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'Nutrition matters': New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

By Akash Bhowmik | April 17

A study by UNC researchers at the Global Food Research Program tested the impact of subsidies for fresh produce offset by taxes on ultra-processed foods. ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board rates favorite Franklin Street restaurants

By Editorial Board | April 17

"The best thing about Franklin Street food is there’s something for everyone. From the Mexican at Cosmic Cantina and Que Chula Tacos & Tequila Bar ...

Review: The weary student's guide to Chapel Hill bar crawls

By Hamsini Sivakumar | April 17

"On a Friday night in Chapel Hill, weary students, armed with only a real ID and a liver ready for battle, face the last frontier — the bars surrounding ...

Renovations underway for new Franklin Street Purple Bowl location

By Lucy Kraus | April 16

After being forced to relocate to a new location, the Franklin Street acai bowl business is carving out its new space.

Let us be frank: A go-to guide of Carolina dogs in Chapel Hill

By Lucas Thomae and Carson Elm-Picard | April 16

"We teamed up to survey part of the ever-developing local hot dog scene to see who reigns supreme and who is left on the grill at the cookout. For our ...

'An equalizer': Local organizations give back to the community through food

By Morgan Brenner | April 16

From community gardens to grocery pickups, various organizations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro are providing for people facing food insecurity in the area. ...

Chapel Hill restaurants foster relationships with UNC athletes

By Emma Moon | April 16

“[Athletes] bring some great gifts, but they’re craving normalcy,” Paula Gilland, The Purple Bowl CEO, said. “And they’re craving folks that ...

Late night on Franklin: A guide to finding your next midnight snack

By Nithya Indlamuri | April 16

On any given night, it can be hard to tell whether the queues of people lining Franklin Street lead to a bar or a slice of pizza. From Time-Out to City ...

Bubble gum to low-calorie ice cream: A look inside the Diamond Heels' pantries

By Cade Shoemaker | April 16

The Diamond Heels discuss their favorite snacks to eat before and during their games, and how they fit into their strict diets.

Column: Don't let the restaurants that define our college experience fade away

By Katie Littlejohn | April 15

"Walking through Chapel Hill with my dad is like visiting a graveyard of lost friends. As an alumnus of the school, he knows the ins and outs of Franklin ...

Some on-campus students find budget-friendly solutions in dorm cooking

By Brooke Xu | April 15

For students who live on campus with a small meal plan — or none at all — cooking and meal prepping in residence halls can be a cost-effective solution ...

'Getting your hands dirty': How UNC students are composting on campus

By Maria Sullivan | April 14

Students living on campus can utilize composting resources in residence halls, and those living off-campus can donate or have their food scraps picked ...

Word on the Street: What's your go-to comfort food?

By Emma Kate Lauf and Cormac Baxter | April 14

From pasta salad to "blue Doritos," students in the Pit talk about their favorite comfort food.

From farm to TABLE: Efland farmer provides low-income families with organic produce

By Kaitlyn Church | April 11

Jim Sanders, the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm, doesn't make a cent from his crop — instead, he donates it all to TABLE, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering ...

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Carolina Community Garden provides freshly grown produce to UNC housekeepers

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 11

Volunteers at the garden plant and harvest food that is then distributed to low-wage employees at the University.

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First-year students launch nonprofit aimed at fighting hunger

By Adele Morris | April 11

Surprised by Chapel Hill's large population of unhoused individuals, first-year student Tommy Mierzwa felt compelled to give back to his community through ...

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 ...

'We're all together:' Iftars on campus create community for Muslim students

By Brooke Xu | April 1

The UNC Muslim Student Association, along with other local restaurants and organizations, provides meals for Muslim students on weekdays during the month ...

Taylor Hall welcomes new hot food vending machine

By Sofia Szostczuk | March 26

The new Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosk offers warmed savory and sweet foods such as small burger sliders, potstickers, cinnamon rolls and molten lava cakes. ...

'Completely unique': Durham bar offers tarot and safe space

By Delphine Liu | January 31

Arcana Durham, a basement bar in the center of Durham's downtown is alternative, witchy and LGBTQ+ affirming. In addition, the bar fills a unique niche ...