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'Is it Art?' exhibit fosters debate around AI-generated artwork

By Lana Maizel | April 11

The exhibit showed AI-generated artwork that won the Optimus Awards, which is sponsored by a UNC professor.

UNC softball defeats Longwood, 11-9, to return to the win column

April 11

Sophomore pitcher Kenna Raye Dark took over in the sixth for the Tar Heels. She conceded three runs after loading the bases, but UNC held onto its lead ...

Local nonprofits collaborate to install solar panels on PEACH apartments

By Sophie Baglioni and Sofia Szostczuk | April 10

SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment, Inc. to raise money for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the upcoming PEACH apartments.

Carrboro selects Winston-Salem assistant city manager Patrice Toney as new town manager

By Jessica F. Simmons | April 10

“So we want a very dynamic and experienced town manager, and we feel like we have that in Ms. Toney," Mayor Barbara Foushee said about Patrice ...

Review: Lizzy McAlpine's third album “Older” breathes with musical maturity true to its name

By Marion Rambler | April 10

"It is clear that McAlpine has put time and effort into this album, with each song weaving her angelic vocals and exceptional lyricism into a project ...

Review: Local author explores grief and love in new release

By Sydney Brainard | April 10

Frese's "The Saddest Girl on the Beach" is a fast-moving story of love, grief and friendship set in the Outer Banks as the protagonist, Charlotte, grapples ...

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USA field hockey denies Erin Matson a tryout for 2024 Olympic team

By Maya Waid | April 10

“My request wasn’t to be an Olympian," Matson wrote. "My request was to allow me to try out. USA Field Hockey chose not to grant me that opportunity. ...

Revolutionary War reenactment as part of Twelfth Annual Revolutionary War Living History Day in Hillsborough Saturday 2-22-14. Reenactment of His Majesty's 64th regiment of foot during the year of 1781. Left- David Snyder is from Efland, reenacting a Captain of Infantry, been reenacting since 1976 and started because of the bicentennial. He has an interest in American history and wanted to learn more about the British side of the story. Here he speaks to a crowd about weapons, clothing, and strategies of war. Right- Ed Franz has been reenacting since 1995, when a friend encouraged him to "come out and play" in a historical period. He has loved learning about a time that he had previously been disinterested in.

Hillsborough invites childlike curiosity through living history event

By Adele Harris | April 10

On Saturday, Hillsborough celebrated Revolutionary War Living History Day with volunteers dressed in period appropriate clothing.

Eyes to the sky: Campus celebrates partial solar eclipse

By Charlene Wu | April 10

On Monday afternoon, hundreds of students and community members looked skyward for the partial solar eclipse, an astronomical event that will not happen ...

Town receives $1.5 million award for Tanyard Branch Trace affordable housing project

By Reyna Drake | April 10

Construction on the development is set to begin this summer and opening is planned for winter 2026.

Column: Make rest intentional again

By Sasha Green | April 10

"In many cases, though, I think that the time to rest already exists in our lives — it's just consumed with the guilt that we should be doing other ...

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Orange County passes resolution to proceed with $300 million school improvement bond

By Grace Whittemore | April 10

The board chose the amount for the bond based on the results of the Woolpert School Facility Study, which assessed the needs of every school in the County. ...

'Everyone having fun': Campus community comes together for Holi Moli

By Caleb Herrera and Nithya Indlamuri | April 10

Last weekend, UNC students and community members celebrated Holi, a Hindu tradition that welcomes spring with brightly colored powders. At UNC, Holi Moli ...

LGBTQ Center focuses on connection and visibility during Pride Week

By Michael Singleton | April 10

The UNC LGBTQ Center is partnering with campus organizations to host events and activities throughout the week to celebrate the LGBTQ community and allies. ...

Column: If you are going to use alcohol in college, don't abuse it

By Ellie Kollme | April 10

"Throughout my experience in college, overconsumption of alcohol and blacking out has become more common. The drinking culture at UNC, and in college ...

Thrifting and reselling provides campus with avenues for sustainable life

By Marisa Rosa | April 10

Thrifting can promote ethical consumerism, and for various UNC students, thrift flipping provides income as well as a way to support organizations on ...

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Gibson & Toutant spin together musical ephemera in latest album

By Alexis Clifton | April 10

Written over three days in what they call a game of telephone, Josephine McRobbie and Joseph O’Connell's latest album gives unexpected purpose to small ...

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Qué Rico hosts first collegiate Latin dance competition in North Carolina

By Delphine Liu | April 10

On Sunday, UNC's Qué Rico hosted La Compentencia, a three-round dance competition for Latin dance groups across North Carolina, attended by Duke's Sabrosura ...

Office DJ: A new song every day

By Olivia Goodson | April 10

"On Jan. 1, I made a promise to myself that if I do anything this year, it would be to update a playlist with a new song every day. The only rules: no ...

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OCS Board of Education discusses COVID-19 guidelines, budget for next year

By Caroline Horne | April 10

The Orange County Schools Board of Education met Monday night in the Whitted Building in Hillsborough to discuss updated COVID-19 guidelines, budget increases ...