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Office DJ: A playlist for savoring the moment

By Caroline Bittenbender | March 28

"However, music evokes an intense variety of emotions that I cannot quite communicate in a still image. And photos cannot always do a moment justice, ...

Column: Oscars predictions — who will take home gold in Hollywood’s biggest night?

By Guillermo Molero | March 24

"For the first time since Jimmy Kimmel in 2018, there will be a host for the evening’s proceedings — three, actually: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and ...

Column: New Instagram feature corrects appropriation of Black influencers

By Zari Taylor | March 24

"Though the feature has the potential to change the everyday practices of granting credit, it's just a start to challenging a general societal trend that ...

Column: The novel that sheds light onto the Triangle's tobacco-rich history

By Claire Burch | March 24

"As for 'The Tobacco Wives,' I’d recommend it to anyone, but specifically to someone who is from North Carolina. Learning about the history of the state ...

Column: Combat photojournalism is disturbing but necessary

By Ira Wilder | March 24

"If we rely on statistics and aerial reporting, we lose sight of individuals. Loss is reduced to numbers — an indifferent, diplomatic game of chess. ...

Column: The case against permanent daylight saving time

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | March 23

"People want more daylight, but the reality is that we need it on our morning commutes just as much as we need it at any other time. So let’s ditch ...

Column: Imposter syndrome for women in higher education and the workplace

By Sophie Teague | March 23

"I am inspired to lead and learn just as my mom has, and to inspire more women to see themselves in success. I have been lucky to have professors and ...

Column: How to juggle being a full-time student and part-time employee

By Kailee Sullivan | March 20

"You might just surprise yourself with how well you can balance a job with your other responsibilities and make a few bucks to treat yourself along the ...

Column: Where is the accountability to disabled students?

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | March 10

"UNC has shown that when it actually cares about something, then it can produce swift and deliberate change and accountability. So when it stalls on accessibility, ...

Column: Brooding and badass, Reeves' slick noir thriller brings Batman to new level

By Guillermo Molero | March 10

"'The Batman' is easily one of the most complete superhero movies ever made, a cinematic triumph that uses everything at its disposal to provide a thoroughly ...

Column: The importance of raising awareness about Russia-Ukraine invasions

By Georgia Roda-Moorhead | March 8

"In the age of information, it has never been so easy to overlook conflicts the media has already covered in seeming abundance and instead focus on the ...

Column: “Jeen-Yuhs” grapples with Kanye West’s complicated legacy

By Zari Taylor | March 7

"The internal struggles Kanye has dealt with, however, don’t justify the harm he has brought. They shouldn’t be forgotten, no matter how much we — ...

Column: Chapel Hill should be for pedestrians

By Arul Gundam | March 3

"In its current state, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area is difficult to navigate by foot and car. And when these modes of transportation intersect, neither ...

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Column: The University isn’t ready to talk about its racial past

By Zari Taylor | March 3

"The University should be open to telling this story even if it’s not convenient for its brand. Further, the gross exertion of control over a Black ...

Column: The harm of how UNC dining halls display calories

By Georgia Roda-Moorhead | March 2

"It's far past time to push calorie monitors so they don't have to be right above food to a place where they are accessible to students who need them ...

Column: Bomb threats at HBCUs are another act of violence against Black students

By Charity Cohen | March 1

"Racism and hatred toward Black people who are seeking to better themselves intellectually still exists, and isn’t a remnant of the past, but rather ...

Column: Want to improve students’ mental health? Design better spaces.

By Savannah Bradley | February 27

"The psychology of both exterior and interior design is a relatively new concept (and long overdue). The benefit here is not just for students struggling ...

Column: Reclaiming February for single people

By Hannah Kaufman | February 22

"But if you do happen to be an attractive fish with a nice smile, kind eyes, sense of humor and great personality — feel free to hit me up."

Column: Reviewing Netflix's "Inventing Anna"

By Charlsie Doan | February 21

"The series is soapy, dramatic and riveting, just like I’d expect from any Shondaland production, but it’s also an emotional rollercoaster. Viewers ...

Column: Swindle and scam culture are fueled by desires for clout

By Zari Taylor | February 21

"The 'Tinder Swindler' and Anna Delvey demonstrate that people are willing to believe a lie if it’s covered in designer clothing, desperate for a luxurious ...