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Totally tubular: Davis Library celebrates 40th birthday with 80s party

By Adele Harris | February 8

On Wednesday, Davis Library celebrated 40 years of being open with free holographic stickers, Rameses stuffed animals, music from WXYC and t-shirts printed ...

Review: Playmakers' 'Fat Ham' shows peril and promise of liberated theater, culture

By Satchel Walton | February 6

"Readers of Shakespeare will be familiar with the murder and marriage dynamics of the protagonist’s family, but the play goes beyond its loose source ...

Animal therapy provides stress relief across Chapel Hill

By Sydney Brainard | February 6

Although owning a pet can be difficult due to various factors, organizations and farms both on and off campus are providing opportunities for students ...

Flyleaf Books holds panel discussing gun safety, culture

By Preethika Ratnam | February 6

On Tuesday, a historian, journalist, student activist and the executive director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law joined for a panel discussion about ...

High school publications capture student interest

By Grace Gao | February 6

Beyond UNC's campus, high school students are creating news content for other high school students. Their work provides connections, not just between ...

Memoirs of enslaved Hillsborough woman enrich understanding of history

By Marisa Rosa | February 5

The 1868 memoir of Hillsborough resident Elizabeth Keckley details her life as an enslaved woman, her fight for freedom and eventual success as a seamstress ...

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'Somebody standing beside you:' Local record label supports local artists

By Margaret Hungate | February 2

Founded nearly five years ago by Gabe Anderson and Saman Khoujinian, Sleepy Cat Records is a local collective inspired by their community of 18 artists. ...

New campus group spotlights student artists

By Shreya Senthilkumar | January 31

The Carolina Arts Coalition, founded in the fall semester, is a place for artists from various disciplines and backgrounds to connect and share their ...

'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 ...

'Power in vulnerability': Local open mic night reflects on one year of performances

By Preethika Ratnam | January 30

Weave & Spin, a monthly open mic night hosted by the Orange County Arts Commission, has been providing a sense of community and creativity for writers ...

'The backdrop is Europe': film festival brings European issues to Chapel Hill

By Charlie Bagwell | January 29

The Center for European Studies held a film festival from Jan. 26-29, showcasing films that displayed a wide variety of European experiences from across ...

Erika Howsare explores connections between humans and deer at Flyleaf talk

By Delphine Liu | January 29

"Age of Deer," a recently released book exploring the centuries-old relationship between humans and deer, was discussed at a book panel at Flyleaf Books ...

Adult creative writing classes encourage learning beyond the university

By Laney Currin | January 28

Founded in 2019, the Redbud Writing Project is the Triangle's only independent school providing classes and writing opportunities for adult writers. Students ...

Carolina Theatre venues raise the curtain on statewide history

By Sydney Brainard | January 26

From the 1920s to the present, Carolina Theatre venues across the state have provided entertainment for North Carolinians. Through volunteer efforts, ...

'It’s truly part of our heritage': Botanical garden hosts program dedicated to longleaf pine

By Jackson Fromm | January 25

The Botanical Garden will host a series of events exploring the ecological, historical and cultural significance of the tree and its habitats.

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"Every Brilliant Thing" performances bring mental health awareness to campus

By Charlie Bagwell | January 24

"Every Brilliant Thing," a play about appreciating the small things in life, seeks to reframe the narrative of mental health and suicide awareness through ...

Review: The good, the bad and the ugly of this awards season

By Carly Breland | January 23

"The nominations for the Oscars will be announced on Jan. 23, and the winter weather gives every movie lover the perfect excuse to stay inside and pretend ...

'It can teach you a lot': UNC students find friendship through random roommates

By Grace Gao | January 22

When Zach Maready's plans for a roommate fell through days before housing applications closed, he chose to take the plunge and accept a random roommate. ...

UNC students, alumni contribute to young adult literature

By Hamsini Sivakumar | January 22

Various UNC alumni, from Jenny Han to Tracy Deonn are writing young adult books, a market for teenagers and students, adding their voices to a relatively ...

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Chapel Hill organization preserves community stories and structures

By Kaitlyn Church | January 22

Since 1972, Preservation Chapel Hill has been renovating historic homes in Chapel Hill's three historic districts by providing low-interest loans and ...