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Vinyl, CD listeners feel connected through physical media

By Laney Currin | February 26

When WXYC graduate student DJ Luke Cimarusti buys a vintage record, they don't know how many people have owned it, or have many stores it has been ...

Student podcasters make their voices heard across campus

By Adele Harris | February 23

Corey Brandon, a sophomore at UNC, started his podcast firstly because he enjoys talking with people, especially about pop culture. Brandon is just one ...

Review: Why 'The Holdovers' deserves Best Picture

By Charlie Bagwell | February 21

"Alexander Payne’s 'The Holdovers' is the epitome of a feel-good Christmas movie. It’s got heart, humor and an aesthetic sense so well-cultivated ...

The hollowing of humanities and the history of a legendary UNC professor

By Satchel Walton | February 18

When Larry Goldberg started as a teaching assistant in 1963, Kennedy was president and the Beatles still wore suits and ties. The number of tenure-track ...

'Felt a lot more loved': Instagram account documents student life and spreads positivity

By Brooke Xu | February 18

First-year Emilyn Steele began her Instagram account, UNC Loves You, in January. The account features photos Steele has taken of students she feels drawn ...

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 ...

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 ...

Romance and erotica genre expands to include new voices

By Morgan Brenner | January 17

Romance and erotica written for female audiences has been growing more popular with a wider age range, and has been broadening its horizons to include ...

Review: Sandwiches are great, too bad they fund a cult

By Satchel Walton | January 15

"After catching up on our breaks, Victor threw out a pitch — what if we went to the Yellow Deli, a restaurant he absolutely loved, tomorrow? Only two ...

Silverspot Cinema, located at University Place, is pictured in October 2015.

Review: “Saltburn” was freaky, filthy and funny

By Skye Taylor | January 12

"As an American student at a posh British university myself, this part of the movie was a true representation of the omnipresent role that class plays ...

Fresh takes on fresh starts: UNC community sets goals for the new year

By Preethika Ratnam | January 9

Students' New Year's resolutions include spending more time on their mental health and working toward the kind of person they hope to become.

Book content creators predict trends for 2024 reads

By Madison Gagnon | January 9

As readers seek out new books to read for fun in 2024, book content creators are at the forefront of recommending books and sharing literary trends.

Review: The movies that made 2023

By Carly Breland | December 14

"2023 was the resurrection of the movie theater. As a self-proclaimed film reviewer, here are my 2023 year-end opinions – coming from someone who ...

Review: "Snow Angel Deluxe" has a song for every emotion

By Marisa Rosa | November 23

"I’m obsessed with Reneé Rapp. Her lyricism is piercing and vulnerable, her melodies original and captivating and, on top of it all, I believe ...

Review: The Hunger Games universe returns with an unexpected protagonist

By Carly Breland | November 19

"While you may prefer to forget the side braid and amateur archery phase of your adolescence, 'The Hunger Games' universe is back on the big screen – ...

'The Marvels' performs low at box office, reflects 'superhero fatigue'

By Sarah Monoson | November 17

"The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated the box office and pop culture throughout its 15-year existence, but its grip on audiences ...

UNC offers niche, interest-specific classes

By Charlie Bagwell | November 14

For the spring semester and beyond, students may find themselves looking for niche classes to fullfill their general education requirements. Here are ...

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Review: Romantic fantasy novel 'Iron Flame' brought me to emotional extremes

By Skye Taylor | November 14

"I took my time reading because I knew I would be left an empty shell in the wake of its whirlwind events and emotions, but the book was just as crushing ...

Review: The Beatles’ new track makes me understand my Swiftie friends

By Satchel Walton | November 13

Marketed as “the last Beatles song,” "Now and Then" was based on an unfinished demo by John Lennon after the band’s breakup. In 1995, 15 years after ...

Indigenous community critiques representation in "Killers of the Flower Moon"

By Carly Breland | November 2

Martin Scorsese's recent film adaptation of "Killers of the Flower Moon" tells the true story of the Osage Nation and their treatment. Native community ...