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Heel Talk: Terminated Visas and Contested Ballots: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Daley Hooten , Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse and Kshitiz Adhikari | April 14

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, N'Nia Brickhouse and Lizzie Stoner to recap some of the biggest stories from The Daily Tar Heel that you may have missed last week. The group discusses the Trump administration's termination of six international student visas at UNC, a recent decision to count the contested ballots in the race for North Carolina Supreme Court Justice and the latest art exhibition at Carrboro's Peel Gallery.

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Heel Talk: Hiring Freeze Hits the B-School: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lucy Wu , Daley Hooten , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | April 7

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lucy Wu to recap the biggest local news you may have missed last week. The group discusses a hiring freeze at the business school, decisions made at the Carrboro Town Council's latest meeting and a new on-campus escape room from Chapel Thrill Escapes.

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Heel Talk: Leaders Elected, Fires Explained, Curtains Closed: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lauren Zola , Daley Hooten , Natalie Bradin , Claire Kwon and Kshitiz Adhikari | March 31

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV Editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, Lauren Zola and Claire Kwon to recap the biggest University, City and Lifestyle stories from last week at UNC. The group covers a disqualified student government candidate suing the UNC Board of Elections, the spread of North Carolina wildfires after Hurricane Helene and a UNC play about abortion research.

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Heel Talk: New and Old Elections: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Daley Hooten , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | March 24

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner to recap the biggest stories across the DTH's University, City & State and Lifestyle desks. The group discusses UNC's newly-elected graduate and professional student government president, updates on the contested NC Supreme Court race and a UNC professor encourages students to explore the world of food studies.

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Heel Talk: Tech, Transitions and Tunes: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Lucy Wu , Tae Hong and Amelie Fawson | March 3

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV assistant editor Amelie Fawson sits down with staffers Tae Hong, Lucy Wu and Lizzie Stoner to recap the biggest stories across the DTH's University, City & State and Lifestyle desks. The group discusses UNC's use of AI technology to review admissions essays, the impact of new funding for reentry programs in North Carolina and the local music scene spotlighted by the PBS show Shaped by Sound.

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Heel Talk: Election lawsuit, NYFW and the return of Fort Bragg: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Natalie Bradin , Claire Kwon , Meredith Kearson and Amelie Fawson | February 24

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV editor Natalie Bradin sits down with assistant Amelie Fawson and staffers Claire Kwon and Meredith Kearson to recap the biggest stories across the DTH's University, City & State and Lifestyle desks. The group discusses a student lawsuit filed against the UNC Board of Elections, Fort Bragg returning to its original name and a group of UNC students who reported on NYFW.

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Heel Talk: SBP Votes & Valentine’s Jazz: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Brodie McCartan , William Becker and Natalie Bradin | February 17

In this episode of Heel Talk, host Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest DTH stories from last week with colleagues William Becker, Brodie McCartan and Lizzie Stoner. The group chats about Adolfo Alvarez's victory in the student body president elections, the closure of 401 Main in Carrboro and a jazz concert that united N.C. Central, UNC and Duke University.

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Heel Talk: Essays Under Pressure, Rights Under Threat: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Daley Hooten , Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse and Claire Kwon | January 27

Welcome back to another episode of Heel Talk, where AV editor Natalie Bradin recaps the biggest local stories with colleagues N'Nia Brickhouse, Daley Hooten and Claire Kwon. In today's episode, the group unpacks UNC potentially evaluating admission essays with AI technology, North Carolina joining a lawsuit against President Trump's birthright citizenship order and three UNC a cappella groups competing in a national championship. 

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Heel Talk: From Chicken Spots to Curriculum Plots: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | January 20

Welcome back to a new season of Heel Talk, where AV Editor Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest stories you may have missed last week with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner. In this episode, the group discusses changes to UNC's IDEAS in Action curriculum, a new Zaxbys location coming to Franklin Street and the new North Carolina branch of the Horror Writer's Association. 

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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.