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Local art scene chimes in on complex relationship between art and AI

By Marisa Rosa | April 14

While some artists and curators use AI to enhance their artwork, others are apprehensive of art that does not have more human influence.

'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.

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.

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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'It’s really community-based': Inaugural zine fest celebrates art and accessibility

By Brooke Xu | April 8

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Zine and Printed Matter Festival showcased the work of approximately 70 vendors in the Carrboro Town Commons.

Sensory-friendly events promote community, accessibility in Chapel Hill

By Shreya Senthilkumar | April 7

Throughout Chapel Hill, sensory-friendly events are being held for kids with sensitivity to sensory stimuli.

Column: Slang in formal writing must take that L

By Sydney Baker | April 7

"I don’t just hear slang within groups of first-years standing in the middle of the sidewalk or in Chase or in the spine-tingling back rooms of the ...

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'A memorial site': UNC architecture serves as encouragement for change

By Morgan Brenner | April 2

Before it was Old East, it was just East Building: the University’s first, erected in 1793. Today, Old East is a tan building, reminiscent of the first ...

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Students string together jewelry-making businesses on campus

By Madison Gagnon | April 1

At UNC, some students balance school, extracurricular activities and running a small business, like jewelry makers who sell their products on social media ...

‘Inclusive culture’: Cyclists find community in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Jackson Fromm | April 1

The cycling culture in Chapel Hill and Carrboro has grown over the past 20 years, and as the community increases, town infrastructure is beginning to ...

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'All my own': Studio art seniors display year of work in exhibitions

By Charlene Wu | March 26

Studio arts majors utilized a variety of mediums, from linocut prints to ceramic sculptures, in their senior honors thesis exhibitions this year. They ...

Franklin Street Rubbish the Raccoon sculpture shares Earth Day message

By Marisa Rosa | March 25

Rubbish the Raccoon, made of nearly 200 pounds of trash collected from college campuses and the Haw River, made its debut at 140 W. Franklin St. Plaza ...

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'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 25

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

A UNC senior's one-man show explores experiences as a second-generation Korean American

By Preethika Ratnam | March 25

UNC senior Ethan Kim's one-man show, “The Dishwasher: soap, sponge, scrub” explores themes of generational trauma and what it means to do work with ...

UNC students and local community welcome spring to Chapel Hill

By Phoebe Martel | March 24

The vernal equinox takes place between March 19 and 21 every year. Students and community members in Chapel Hill celebrate the new season through a variety ...

Film project explores pride and joy of historically Black Greek organizations

By Brooke Xu | March 19

A new film by N.C. Central University sophomore Cameron Elyse will explore the history and legacy of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. Promotional ...

Tyamica Mabry selected as BIPOC Artist-in-Residence at Eno Arts Mill

By Marion Rambler | March 19

The self-taught artist has been honing her artistic style, which includes painting flowers and bold faces, from her house for years. In 2024, she ...

Column: Stop gatekeeping. Spread the wealth

By Malea Mull | March 17

"Yet, does someone else liking or having the same things as you diminish the value of it? It seems like a silly question, but this is ultimately the reason ...

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Words of local musician inspire visual creations in Hillsborough gallery

By Jackson Fromm | March 6

From Feb. 20 to March 24, the 21 artists in the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will be paying homage to Hillsborough singer-songwriter Mary Rocap with visual ...

Students share their plans to get away from spring semester stress over break

By Margaret Hungate | March 4

Students are taking a pause from classes and spending their anticipated spring breaks in places from Scotland and Jamaica to Florida and Chapel Hill.