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Heel Talk: BOT Changes and Cookie Boycotts: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Natalie Bradin , Claire Kwon and May Proctor | November 18

Welcome back to another episode of Heel Talk, where AV Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories from last week with Lizzie Stoner, May Proctor and Claire Kwon. In this episode, the group discusses changes to the UNC Board of Trustees after the election, boycotts outside the Franklin Street Crumbl Cookies and upcoming a capella performances around campus.

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Heel Talk: Harris visits Raleigh and Committee reviews Campus Y: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse , May Proctor , Kshitiz Adhikari and Amelie Fawson | November 4

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Assistant Editor Amelie Fawson is joined by Kshitiz Adhikari, N'Nia Brickhouse and May Proctor to chat about the biggest news you may have missed last week, including the results of the Campus Y review, a Kamala Harris rally in Raleigh and the story behind the annual haunted trail on Rossburn Way.

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Heel Talk: New Certification and Voter Ride Share Programs: What You Missed Last Week At UNC

By Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse and Kshitiz Adhikari | October 28

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Editor Natalie Bradin recaps last week's biggest stories that you may have missed with staff reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Lucy Wu and N'Nia Brickhouse. The group discusses a new certification program through the School of Pharmacy, an Orange County ride-share program to get people to the polls and festive Halloween activities at the Chelsea Theater.

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Heel Talk: Navigating Legal Battles and Natural Disasters: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Daley Hooten , Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse and May Proctor | October 7

In this week's episode of Heel Talk, Audio-visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps last week's biggest local headlines with guests Daley Hooten, N'Nia Brickhouse and May Proctor. The group unpacks a former professor's lawsuit against the UNC System Board of Governors, how Hurricane Helene impacted voting procedures ahead of the general elections and a new TV show featuring UNC entrepreneurs.

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Heel Talk: Search Warrant & Stein Endorsement: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Jiayi Zhang , Lizzie Stoner , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | September 30

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where audio-visual editor Natalie Bradin recaps UNC's biggest news that you may have missed last week. In this episode, she is joined by Kshitiz Adhikari, Lizzie Stoner and Jiayi Zhang, who help her unpack a search warrant served to a student activist, Roy Williams running his first political ad for Josh Stein and an anonymous donation made to the Ackland Art Museum. 

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Heel Talk: From Flagstock to Hopscotch, here's what you missed

By Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari and Maria Barriga-Mateos | September 9

Welcome back to the fifth season of Heel Talk, where Audio-visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest local news you may have missed. In this episode, she is joined by Kshitiz Adhikari, Lucy Wu and Maria Barriga-Mateos, who unpack some of the biggest happenings in the Triangle area — from Flagstock 2024 to the Hopscotch Music Festival.

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Heel Talk: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

By Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari and Amelie Fawson | April 16

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Amelie Fawson and Lucy Wu. In today's episode, the group discusses a petition for law student Jamie Marsicano to attend graduation, a report analyzing North Carolina's continued economic growth and a local farmer who donates his produce to those in need.

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Heel Talk: Monday, April 8, 2024

By Lucy Wu , Mac Geoffroy , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | April 8

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Mac Geoffroy and Lucy Wu. In today's episode, the group discusses a gluten-free cookie business on campus, North Carolina's record-breaking tree pollen levels and an increase in sensory-friendly spaces in Chapel Hill.

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Heel Talk: Monday, April 1, 2024

By Will Kleinschmidt , Emma Cooke , Natalie Bradin and Amelie Fawson | April 1

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Emma Cooke, Amelie Fawson and Will Kleinschmidt. In today's episode, the group discusses the UNC System President's potential block on anonymous apps, the CDC's updated COVID-19 regulations and a vibrant biking culture in Chapel Hill.

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Heel Talk: Monday, March 25, 2024

By Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin , Kathryn Bragg and Amelie Fawson | March 25

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Lucy Wu, Amelie Fawson and Kathryn Bragg. In today's episode, the group discusses the interim chancellor's interview with the Coalition for Carolina, the runoff election for the third available seat on the Orange County Schools Board of Education and a UNC senior's one-man show at Swain Hall Black Box Theater.

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Heel Talk: The Mental Health Edition

By Lizzie Stoner , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | March 21

Welcome to this special edition of Heel Talk. Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest mental health stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner. In today's episode, the group discusses how CAPS seeks to alleviate financial burdens for students, the difficulty of finding a mental health care provider that accepts insurance and health humanities studies at the HHIVE Lab.

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Heel Talk: Monday, March 4, 2024

By Katie Littlejohn , Lauren Mallett , Lizzie Stoner and Natalie Bradin | March 4

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Katie Littlejohn, Lauren Mallett and Lizzie Stoner. In today's episode, the group discusses the interim chancellor's connection to a conservative retail organization, the declining enrollment rate at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the UNC Hip Hop Ensemble in Hill Hall.

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Heel Talk: Monday, February 26, 2024

By Emma Cooke , Lucy Wu , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | February 26

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Lucy Wu, Kshitiz Adhikari and Emma Cooke. In today's episode, the group discusses the UNC Beat Lab in Hill Hall, lingering racial disparities at Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the first musical guest on the DTH's new concert series - Editors' Notes.

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Heel Talk: Monday, February 19, 2024

By Coleman Rambo , Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari and Amelie Fawson | February 19

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Amelie Fawson and Coleman Rambo. In today's episode, the group discusses the University election results, a new historic marker honoring an 1898 lynching victim and an Instagram account that promotes kindness and self-acceptance across campus.

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Heel Talk: Monday, February 5, 2024

By Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari , Kathryn Bragg and Amelie Fawson | February 5

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Amelie Fawson and Kathryn Bragg. In today's episode, the group discusses the upcoming University election, the federal complaint filed against Senate Bill 49 and avenues for animal therapy in Chapel Hill.

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Heel Talk: Friday, February 2, 2024

By Coleman Rambo , Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari and Amelie Fawson | February 2

Welcome back to Heel Talk, where Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local news stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Amelie Fawson and Coleman Rambo. In today's episode, the group discusses a possible pattern of cancer diagnoses in McLendon Labs, a spike in COVID-19 detection in Chapel Hill and Carrboro wastewater and the restoration of the historic Carolina Theatres.

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Heel Talk: Friday, January 26, 2024

By Coleman Rambo , Natalie Bradin , Kshitiz Adhikari and Kathryn Bragg | January 26

Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest housing news of the week with staff reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, Coleman Rambo and Kathryn Bragg. In this episode, the group discusses the on-campus housing waitlist for fall 2024, a local coffee shop's closure and a Chapel Hill nonprofit that preserves historic community structures.