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Preview: Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture centers on virtual reality

By Sara Raja | February 28

Carla Gannis, LaJuné McMillian and Rachel Rossin create virtual reality contemporary art and will discuss their work and answer questions from participants. ...

UNC students consider how their lack of sleep affects wellness and school work

By Sophia Ramirez | February 25

Sleepless nights aren't unheard of for most college students, but that doesn't mean it should be the norm. For students, the ongoing pandemic, workload ...

Column: J Blakeson’s 'I Care a Lot' is a messy but watchable crime comedy

By Ryan Phillips | February 25

“I Care a Lot” is an entertaining dark comedy, but feels shallow and overstuffed enough to keep the experience from being truly satisfying. (5/10) ...

Carolina Public Humanities reading groups connect UNC professors with the community

By Casey Meisel | February 25

“It gives you a different perspective,” book club member Roger Goldstein said. “And all of a sudden you think, 'You know that was worth reading,' ...

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Student performers showcase underrepresented composers in First Fridays Series

By Rylee Parsons | February 24

“I think one of the best things we can do as performers is to perform the music by these composers,” Pratt said.

Spotify vs. Apple Music: Students share their thoughts

By Hannah Kaufman | February 24

“It really just depends on what you’re looking for,” Gilbert said. “Spotify is better if you’re looking to discover new music, but if you have ...

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'ARTivism' event will highlight scholars who use art to confront racism

By Mika Travis | February 23

The Race, Racism and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium will hold its third virtual event, “ARTivism: Using Arts-based Scholarship to Interrogate and Dismantle ...

2021 Piedmont Laureate aims to increase representation in children's literature

By Macon Porterfield | February 23

"After 17 years as a writer, Lyons has published over 15 children’s books with people of color serving main character roles."

The reality of reality TV: Black students react to 'The Bachelor’s' first Black bachelor

By Hannah Kaufman | February 23

“I think there's always going to be an advancement of culture just with having representation and recognition, because Black love is not always necessarily ...

Black first-generation students reflect on their experiences at UNC

By Charity Cohen | February 23

“Given I never went to college and then just thinking about the fact that my daughter is not only in college, but is about to graduate is just something ...

Cedar Ridge High School seniors showcase their artwork at Margaret Lane Gallery

By Gabi Allen | February 22

“Around the latter half of my first year in I.B. Art, I stumbled across artists like Hannah Höch and Barbara Kruger who made social commentary,” ...

UNC junior Anna Jordan runs 'AnnaBanana Jewelry' while balancing business school

By Jane Wilson | February 21

This will be AnnaBanana Jewlery's third year contributing to the Jewels of Hope fundraiser, which is organized by Carolina Women in Business and benefits ...

From Vine to TikTok, students reflect on the role of short-form video sharing in life

By Ellis Riggsbee | February 18

“People can quote popular Vines or TikToks in everyday conversation or when meeting new people,” Blackburn said. “I think quoting Vines in fitting, ...

Relax and recharge: Students use wellness days to catch up on shows, movies

By Ryan Phillips | February 18

“When we have things like movies and shows, it gives us a chance to go into a different world," UNC psychology professor Jonathan Abramowitz said. "It ...

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Event Preview: Orange County Historical Museum will hold Native American storytelling

By Chloe Walker | February 17

Lawrence Dunmore, a historian and storyteller from the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, will be telling stories from his tribe as well as others ...

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The Process Series' Storytelling Festival aims to bring people together

By Taylor Molina | February 17

“Our brains are now really wired for narrative as the memorable way for us to take in information, sort it out, and store it with meaning,” storyteller ...

Drive-in at Carraway Village hosts movie series in honor of Black History Month

By Mika Travis | February 17

“History is important to us,” Randi Emerman, the co-founder of the drive-in, said. “No matter where we are or who we are—film tells that story.” ...

C-START program gives students a chance to share their passions through teaching

By Ryan Phillips | February 17

Honors Carolina’s C-START, which stands for “Carolina Students Taking Academic Responsibility through Teaching," allows undergraduates to design, ...

Vinyl art installations enliven downtown Chapel Hill businesses

By Noah Robert Houser | February 16

For artist Loren Pease, the program is a way to unite the community and encourage residents to support local businesses. “Considering the times ...

Column: Riveting, unsettling 'Saint Maud' establishes Rose Glass as bold cinematic voice

By Ryan Phillips | February 16

After being postponed due to COVID-19, the release of the new film "Saint Maud" produced a gripping and discomforting experience full of great acting, ...