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Student-run Instagram account keeps every Tuesday ‘tuff’

By Alexis Clifton | August 26

Every Tuesday, William Walker III takes snapshots of fun and eccentric outfits of all styles to post on the Tuff Fit Tuesday Instagram page.

UNC student releases new hip-hop single ahead of next album

By Marisa Rosa | August 26

Senior music major K’mani Leonerio released his latest single, “The Ocky Way (feat. Conway the Machine),” on Aug. 19.

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Ackland becomes first art museum in N.C. to offer EnChroma Colorblind Glasses

By Rebecca Savidge | August 25

On Aug. 21, the Ackland Art Museum unveiled a new gallery feature: EnChroma Color Blind Glasses that help individuals with red-green colorblindness ...

Palestinian-American post-punk band DUNUMS releases new single

By Akash Bhowmik | August 22

Songwriter Sijal Nasralla said his band’s “honeycomb art on a billion twins” is an evocation of love.

Column: FDOC fashion makes me want to dress up for class

By Hamsini Sivakumar | August 22

New school year resolution: I’ll dress up for class every single day. It seems like everyone feels this way during the first week of classes. Over the ...

Word on the Street: What are you most excited for this semester?

By Will Kleinschmidt | August 21

Over the weekend, UNC students poured back onto campus for the school year. The school year is now in full swing, so staff writer Will Kleinschmidt asked students ...

'She's fearless': Nine-year-old Chapel Hill dancer inspired by moment with Taylor Swift

By Lucy Marques and Kathryn DeHart | August 21

Lucia's dream of dancing professionally means being the star of the show, not backup. Her dance teacher Summer Disher said it’s crucial for young girls ...

Sunset Serenade highlights UNC a cappella groups, fosters artistic community

By Mollie Ray | August 21

From the bottom of the steps of South Building to the flagpole, UNC students and community members gathered in Polk Place on Monday to witness UNC’s ...

UNC students reflect, share advice on transition back into the school year

By Brigit Pierce | August 19

Although adjusting to college life is difficult, thousands of UNC students successfully manage the transition every year. As the school year begins, some ...

Paperhand Puppet Intervention begins 24th annual show in Forest Theatre

By Morgan Brenner | August 19

Paperhand Puppet Intervention opened its 24th annual show on Aug. 10, and will run until the end of September at the Forest Theatre. The show explores ...

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Word on the street: Students recommend songs for the first day of class

By Will Kleinschmidt | July 25

Staffer Will Kleinschmidt interviewed UNC students about their ideal first day of class songs. Here is a playlist of their song selections.

'Truest form of your gingerness': UNC ginger club brings together Tar Heel redheads

By Sarayu Thondapu | July 24

Ginger Club is a group chat for UNC redheads with over 250 members, where they chat about everything from sunscreen brands to redhead memes.

Gaming spots throughout Chapel Hill enrich UNC student experience

By Emma Cooke | July 23

Various gaming groups in Chapel Hill provide opportunities for students and community members alike to game and hang out with one another.

P2P bus drivers support students and set the late-night vibes at UNC

By Albert Carlson | July 23

P2P bus drivers share their experiences driving students late at night, including the music they play to set the vibe for students' nights out.

Downtown trolley to transport locals, tourists for international soccer game

By Anna Fetter | July 18

The Manchester City and Celtic FC soccer teams are playing in Chapel Hill on July 23. Locals and tourists alike will be able to use the trolley service ...

‘Underutilized strategy': Storm drain murals raise awareness for waterway pollution

By Morgan Brenner | July 18

Jordan Lake supplies water to around 1 million residents in the surrounding area and has seen many problems with point source pollution since the 1960s. ...

Community members perform poetry, share stories at Eno Arts Mill Gallery events

By Brigette Bagley | July 16

The Weave & Spin series, an open-mic event held every second Wednesday of the month, features poets and artists with unique perspectives, simultaneously ...

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The summer UNC turned pretty: Community participates in visiting TV production set

By Morgan Brenner | July 15

UNC students were involved in the production of season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty" as it filmed on campus July 8-10.

Carrboro Farmers Market-goers dress in their cherry best for annual Tomato Day

By Emma Cooke | July 14

Tomato Day is Carrboro Farmers Market’s biggest annual event of the year, featuring more than 70 tomato varieties from local farmers and limited-edition ...

UNC student rapper aims to prove 'you don't have to be one thing'

By Emma Moon | July 14

Benji Garland released his second rap album under the name Skkolar in May, with a new single on July 14 and four more singles on the way.