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Column: Social media has lost connection

By Layla Peykamian | April 8

"Am I going to be 40 years old and still following people I went to middle school with? Keeping tabs on my almost-roommate from my freshman year? Looking ...

Oscars Spotlight Column: ‘Collective’ is a gripping account of truth and injustice

By Ryan Phillips | April 8

"Because of this mostly objective approach, it feels as though we are watching events occur in reality — with unpredictable stakes and terrifying implications. ...

Column: Everything you need to know about Lil Nas X's Billboard no. 1 single

By Ellis Riggsbee | April 7

If the March 26 release of “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” has taught me anything, it’s that there’s nothing more controversial you can do than ...

Oscars Spotlight: “Sound of Metal” is a touching, technically tantalizing tale

By Guillermo Molero | April 7

“Sound of Metal'' excels both in the technical and emotional aspects of filmmaking. Its brilliant sound and film editing and its sharp writing complement ...

Zooming in: Ackland student guides program engages audiences with art

By Sophia Ramirez | April 6

With a piece of sarcophagus, a pocket watch, and a portrait of an unidentified sex worker called “Peaches,” a student tour guide at the Ackland can ...

Column: Do you believe (in the power of music)?

By Brooke Dougherty | April 6

Music has played a huge role in helping people survive the past 12 months.

Office DJ: A goodbye gift to my DTH family

By Erica Perel | April 6

"I was never lying when I said that I have three kids at home, and 200 more at the DTH. This Office DJ playlist is a goodbye gift for my DTH family. I ...

Morrison Art Studio hosts collaborative digital mural for Arts Everywhere Day

By Sara Raja | April 6

“We don’t get a chance to show off our art all the time, we don’t get a chance this year to get on campus and see everybody for Arts Everywhere ...

Who is ... Kathryn Peters? Carrboro civic technologist wins 'Jeopardy!' game

By Britney Nguyen | April 5

Peters won first place on a "Jeopardy!" episode that aired on March 22. She then returned as the reigning champ on an episode that aired March 23, where ...

UNC student group Holi Moli adapts annual Holi celebration virtually

By Lucy Smithwick | April 5

“It was definitely a very different transition from going from all these friends and family that I have where I live back home to here,” Mansi Gupta ...

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UNC alumni remember Roy Williams for more than just national championships

By Nathan Wesley | April 1

Through numerous NCAA Tournament runs, Williams has shown why UNC is often noted as the University of National Champions. Williams left a lasting impression ...

'Indelible legacy': UNC students reflect on Roy Williams' impact

By Elizabeth Egan and Madison Ward | April 1

UNC students reacted to coach Williams' impact on campus culture and their time at UNC. "It’s been both humbling and inspiring to watch a leader like ...

The Spring Finale: Carolina Performing Arts releases semester’s final events

By Ellis Riggsbee | March 31

“2021 has without a doubt been an extraordinarily challenging year for our community and for artists across the board,” Chris Pendergrass said. “The ...

Stone Center Writer’s Discussion Series highlights innovative research

By Valeria Cloës | March 31

“We also wanted to let folks know that this is a vibrant and active part of the scholarly community,” Stone Center Director Joseph Jordan said. “UNC ...

Column: The fight for the soul of our nation

By Will Melfi | March 30

"Lil Nas’ video is not shocking. What’s shocking is that people really expected queer people to just shut up and take it."

Oscars Spotlight: 'Quo Vadis, Aida?' presents a harrowing microcosm of costs of war

By Guillermo Molero | March 30

Movies about war are rarely ever movies about war. Instead of dwelling on the horrors of conflict, they generally focus on the uplifting aspects of time ...

Column: In Chase Dining Hall, seating is getting a little fishy

By Hannah Kaufman | March 30

To many students, it’s just the clear, open seating area at Chase Dining Hall. Some might even call it “the big glass box” or “that thing people ...

Column: Nostalgia isn't always a good thing

By Raymond Pang | March 30

"By constantly trying to revisit the past, we risk not striving for innovation or creativity."

Column: Stan culture fails to hold creators accountable

By Caitlyn Yaede | March 29

"The expectation that we provide unwavering fanship to celebrities and influencers is not only unhealthy for us and for creators, but also for victims." ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library recognized as finalist for national medal

By Ellis Riggsbee | March 25

Each national medal finalist will have a social media spotlight day, and the CHPL will be featured for its spotlight day on April 30. On that day, the ...