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Concert uplifts assault survivors through history-based performance

By Shreya Senthilkumar | November 2

Leonard Raybon's Sacred Nine Project performed "The Mending Sampler" on Saturday, based on Professor John Sweet's historical book, "The Sewing Girl's ...

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Franklin Street Halloween celebration smaller, still 'nothing but love'

By Charlie Bagwell | November 2

This year's Halloween celebration on Franklin Street may have been less attended than previous celebrations, but it was no less lively.

Review: Taylor Swift reinvents herself again on '1989 (Taylor's Version)'

By Marisa Rosa and Hamsini Sivakumar | November 1

"Almost a decade has passed since Taylor Swift reinvented herself as a pop artist with the release of her 2014 album, '1989.' Now, the re-recording of ...

Pagan community in the Triangle uplifts 'love, light and non-judgement'

By Sophia Melin | November 1

Practitioners of paganism in North Carolina reflect on the joy and misconceptions of their religious practice and its expansion.

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Students take the stage at School of Rock Halloween Spooktacular

By Mila Mascenik | November 1

Student artists between the ages of 6 and 18 performed at Chapel Hill School of Rock's Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday.

“Rocky Horror” encourages lacy, red-lipped self-expression

By Eliza Benbow | October 31

For the weekend leading up to Halloween, on-campus theater troupe UNC Pauper Players enlisted a shadow cast of student actors dressed in lingerie to mimic ...

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Grow to Life hosts fall market series, encourages nutritious eating

By Preethika Ratnam | October 31

The organization hosted the third day of its Farmers of Color Market Fall Series on Thursday, Oct. 26, as part of its larger mission to provide the community ...

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Sleepy Fest brings together local musicians, attendees for a relaxing day

By Hamsini Sivakumar | October 30

At Down Yonder Farm in Hillsborough, Sleepy Cat Records hosted its second annual Sleepy Fest, with artists like Dante High, Chessa Rich, Nightblooms and ...

From closets to costumes: Students predict this year's resourceful Halloween styles

By Kathryn Bragg | October 29

Chapel Hill's Halloween costumes are often made of elements from peoples' own wardrobes, combining pieces they are comfortable with and need an excuse ...

'Be curious': Raleigh group explores paranormal activities in the Triangle

By Morgan Brenner | October 27

Members of The Ghost Guild research local history and paranormal activities at historic sites like the Mordecai House in Raleigh, exploring the lives ...

All treats, no tricks: Halloween festivities in the Triangle

By Laney Currin | October 27

From music festivals to movie screenings, there is something for everyone in Chapel Hill and Carrboro this Halloween.

Review: Unconventional movies to stream and scream to this Halloween

By Carly Breland | October 26

"The best way to celebrate Halloween – besides trick-or-treating – is to turn off the lights and find a movie that makes you question whether there’s ...

Book List: Eerie novels that will leave you on the edge of your seat

By Madison Gagnon | October 25

Booksellers from Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews and Flyleaf Books, as well as a UNC students, recommend reading these five horror and thriller novels ...

The culture and history of tarot, from Italy to Chapel Hill

By Sydney Brainard | October 24

Tarot, which began as an Italian card game, has made its way to the Triangle through local readers and teaching groups.

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College of Arts and Sciences sees differences in funds, expenditures among departments

By Hamsini Sivakumar | October 24

In the 2022-23 fiscal year, the five programs with the top expenditures, all of which were STEM, received and spent $20 million and $42 million each, ...

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Author explores writing Afrofuturism and identity in Latina/o Studies Program event

By Sophia Melin | October 22

Yolanda Arroyo Pizzaro, Puerto Rican author and poet, spoke on a zoom call hosted by the UNC Latina/o Studies Program last Wednesday about her career ...

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Rimini Protokoll and Carolina Performing Arts perform the demographics of the Triangle

By Kathryn Bragg | October 22

Rimini Protokoll doesn’t work with actors. Instead, they are interested in what Helgard Haug, the show's co-director and the collective's co-founder, ...

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Review: Standout State Fair rides provide thrills and photo ops

By Alli Pardue | October 19

"This year at the fair, you’ll find all your quintessential attractions, including local exhibitions, heritage artisans, unhealthy — and overpriced ...

Rating foods at the N.C. State Fair based on taste and value

Review: New foods at N.C. State Fair offer a change of pace

By Sarah Wooster and Anh Nguyen | October 19

"Overall, this year's new additions diversify the fair's menu, offering a refreshing change from the classics. Most of them are worth a try, but it will ...

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Local musicians perform in unlikely places

By Preethika Ratnam | October 17

Musicians in the Triangle can be found performing in cafes, breweries and farmers markets. Local artists Andrew Kasab, Robert Gelblum and Rabbi Sandra ...