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Want to get outside now that classes are online? Here are some trails near Chapel Hill

By Macon Porterfield | September 2

Chapel Hill has an abundance of trails filled with scenery that will awaken one's inner adventurer.

UNC senior's women empowerment brand promotes inclusivity and entrepreneurship

By Hannah Kaufman | September 1

In June of this year, Caitlyn Kumi launched her business: Miss EmpowHer. The brand encourages inclusivity, empowerment and body positivity for women of ...

New mural is set to liven up old pipes on Booker Creek Trail

By Trevor Moore | September 1

A new mural is being painted in Lower Booker Creek Tail in Chapel Hill to liven up cracked and worn-down pipes.

Office DJ: Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic needs a break

By Anna Pogarcic | August 30

"Contrary to what you may be thinking as you read this, I am not writing this Office DJ to add more stress to your plate. Rather, I'm trying to remind ...

Office DJ: It's OK to be sad, this sucks

By Brandon Standley | August 30

"But for today, take some time off, have a good moment of intense emotion and accept that 2020 has been rough, and that this — and whatever you may ...

Student religious groups on campus build community, faith online

By Dominick Ferrara | August 27

"I think the idea of feeling bigger than yourself in a time that's very hard is quite moving.”

Students go viral on TikTok to criticize University, find comedic relief

By Aditya Surana | August 27

While TikTok virality may not directly influence the administration, it grew into a space for students to cope with stress, voice their frustrations and ...

UNC dance teams are working to keep dance alive, even while virtual

By Liz Johnson | August 23

Indian classical dance team UNC Ek Taal was on track to perform in a national championship in the spring, until the competition was canceled due to the ...

Latinx Pride bus hits the road, a mobile tribute to Orange County’s Latinx community

By Lilly Clark | August 23

Artist Georges Le Chevallier, who designed the bus, he hopes non-Latino residents will see the bus, learn the Spanish and English words and realize they ...

UNC alumnus collaborates on virtual play supporting Black transgender people

By Elizabeth Egan | August 21

The play, which was written in less than two weeks, aims to continue the movement started by the Black Lives Matter protests.

One week out from the start of classes, first-years say their goodbyes

By Ramishah Maruf | August 19

First-years say their goodbyes to Chapel Hill after one week of in-person classes.

Minute details, surreal quality define UNC student's clothing line and digital art

By Emma Craig | August 18

Meet the UNC senior whose high-quality fashion pieces contain a major attention to detail, while still being relatively affordable.

Office DJ: College is pretty much just a run around the block

By Brandon Standley | August 18

Just like a run, whether one that’s around the block or one to class, this Office DJ recognizes the segments that make the activity up.

Column: I went to Frat Court so you don't have to

By Nathan Wesley | August 17

"Winter Candy Apple Bath & Body Works pocket hand sanitizer is the equivalent to a wristband at a frat party in 2020. If that doesn't tell you there's ...

How some UNC Black artists are using songs, paintings to showcase their experiences

By Dominick Ferrara | August 13

As Black Lives Matter protests renewed national conversations about race over the summer, Black artists at UNC were trying to think about how they could ...

'Can’t take our foot off the gas': Local designers rebrand for Black Lives Matter

By Aditya Surana | August 13

As protests for racial justice grew around the country, these designers pledged to donate all revenue from their new designs to various local and national ...

Chapel Hill native combines fashion and politics to encourage a generation

By Nathan Wesley | August 13

“Our generation loves to show our creativity through the things that we do and wear, so I thought this was a great way to show my love for fashion and ...

Working during COVID-19: Student entrepreneurs start their own businesses

By Emma Gerden | August 11

With COVID-19 cancelling job and internship opportunities, UNC students are creating their own businesses to make some money.

Analysis: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is a show for our moment

By Cynthia Dong | August 10

"This year has made it abundantly clear that we are at turning points in our own wars. Wars, not against the Fire Nation, but against disease, racism, ...

UNC Department of Music program provides novice instrument lessons

By Aaron Sugarman | August 10

Faculty and staff of the UNC Department of Music reference the benefits of learning to play instruments as a contributing factor in their new initiative, ...