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Column: Having trouble staying organized? Ditch the agenda

By Ana Sofia Thomas | January 31

"Some people thrive on the pressure of writing an entire paper before the deadline, while others simply need a small to-do list to keep up with their ...

Column: Welcome back to Elevate

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno | January 26

When I began working for the Daily Tar Heel in August, I realized the work needed to make our newsroom more inclusive must be practiced, perfected and ...

Column: Life after the COVID-19 vaccine

By Rajee Ganesan | January 24

How soon will the general public be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and what will life look like afterward?

Many Chapel Hill officials, such as Town Council member Karen Stegman, work other jobs in addition to their town roles.

The OC Voice: Re-imagining community safety in Chapel Hill

January 24

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Karen Stegman ...

Column: It wasn't a happy FDOC, but that's OK

By Paige Masten | January 19

"The UNC I’m attending now looks and feels nothing like it did when I got here."

Orange County residents, tell us what we should be covering

By Sonia Rao | January 19

We've spent a lot of time giving you the news. Now it's your turn to tell us what we should be covering.

Column: Here's what happened in science this year

By Rajee Ganesan | December 6

"If this year has proven anything, it’s that it's going to be difficult to predict anything for 2021."

OC Voice: Orange County can protect the homeless population from COVID-19

November 29

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Alana Gilbert ...

Column: How tech can learn from the pandemic

By Elisa Kadackal | November 16

"In a world increasingly dominated by usernames and mouse clicks, it’s important not to let the millions of other people and non-tech sectors buffer ...

Farewell column: Be kind and you'll thrive

By Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | November 15

"As we trudge through this pandemic, the magical moments we all miss are moments of connection to our friends and loved ones. But you have an opportunity ...

Column: This year has been a wild, Schitty ride

By Brooke Dougherty | November 15

"Let’s be real: we’re all a bunch of disgruntled pelicans right now. The past year has been a wild, Schitty ride."

Farewell column: News, numbers and the mayor of North Carolina

By Michael Taffe | November 15

"I’ll always be proud of our newsroom’s pursuit of serving not just the campus community, but the town and state as a whole."

Column: Clothing makes a statement in our political conversation

By Layla Peykamian | November 15

"One thing I’ve learned following women in politics is that there’s always going to be a conversation about your clothing — so you might as well ...

Column: If COVID-19 were a YouTuber

By Trevor Stevenson | November 12

"If COVID-19 were a YouTuber, it would be about time to cancel it." COVID-19 as a YouTuber would be looking for more followers and sharing suggestions ...

Column: What the COVID-19 vaccine news really means

By Rajee Ganesan | November 12

Don't throw away your mask and hand sanitizer anytime soon. Here's what a coronavirus vaccine does (and doesn't) mean for the future.

Column: Why we should get rid of the Electoral College

By Liam Bendezu | November 10

"Ensure your vote counts. Move to abolish the Electoral College."

Column: Now is the time for civic grace

By Adejuwon Ojebuoboh | November 9

"For many on UNC’s campus, the election results are what we desired. However, the election itself is not the turning point or catalyst that sparks healing ...

Column: The business of bodies

By Savannah Bradley | November 8

OnlyFans has finally put the business of sex work in the hands of its creators. But is it the final frontier?

Column: COVID-19 killed celebrity culture

By Aditi Kharod | November 5

"We have grown weary of the excess of the famous. With a few exceptions, all celebrities are showing us is how out of touch they are."

"Positions" does it all and so does Ariana Grande

By Madison Ward | November 5

Pop sensation Ariana Grande isn’t afraid to boldly confront the confusing cross-section of love and lust. "Positions," Grande’s third album in two ...