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Project Bucket: A documentary about the ultimate UNC bucket list

By Tess Bettinsoli | November 30

Five friends and former UNC students completed the ultimate UNC bucket list together before graduation last May. The last item to check off the list was ...

Get outside before North Carolina becomes the arctic tundra

By Jacquelyn Melinek | November 29

December is sneaking up on us and, although it was 70 degrees yesterday, so will the chilly weather. With that being said, many students are trying to ...

Raleigh design company to host official 'Gilmore Girls' merchandise contest

By Lauren Farrington | November 29

Creative Allies, a Raleigh design company, is partnering with “Gilmore Girls” to create the official merchandise for the Netflix miniseries, “Gilmore ...

A squirrel takes in the winter wonderland in Polk Place.

Snapchat saved my life

By Trevor Marks | November 29

Yes, Snapchat saved my life. OK, not really. But basically, so hear me out.

Amante Gourmet Pizza, serving up spaghetti realness

Spaghett-about it: the search for the best spaghetti in Chapel Hill

By Karyn Hladik-Brown | November 29

Spaghetti and meatballs has been my favorite meal since before I could actually spell spaghetti.

Students put on a special performance at Kenan Theatre to honor victims of the Orlando shootings.

'After Orlando' performances honor victims of Pulse massacre

By Jordan Howard | November 28

A pulse is a sign that you have air in your lungs and that you are alive.

Alex Koszeghy, better known as Glitter Girl, takes a selfie with North Carolina football head coach Larry Fedora. Photo courtesy of Alexa Blaze.

Super fan sparkles at UNC football games

By Seth Pyle | November 28

Alex Koszeghy sat at a table near the Pit wearing a sweater, yoga pants and a smile.

Here are some Dark Kermit memes to power you through finals

By Taylor Mabrey | November 28

If you use the internet, you’ve probably seen the Dark Kermit memes. They came out of nowhere and are now unavoidable on all forms of social media.

Deck your halls with boughs of holly (and paper snowflakes)

By Hanzhang Connie Jin | November 27

As the holiday season approaches, what better way to get into the spirit — and procrastinate on studying for finals — than to liven up your dorm with ...

Treat Yo Self: Gluten-free edition

By Alexandra Blazevich | November 27

Exams are hard. Writing papers is also hard.

PORCH is a local nonprofit organization fighting local hunger by collecting and distributing food throughout the community. All proceeds from the book, Planting Hope, will go towards PORCH. Photo courtesy of Susie Wilde

PORCH fights hunger with children's book

By Maggie Mouat | November 22

With the help of hunger relief program PORCH, local children are planting seeds of hope — one book at a time.

UNC men's basketball forward Kennedy Meeks played basketball in the wheelchair basketball event last year. Photo Courtesy of Lily Stine.

Wheelchair basketball is a slam dunk

By Lauren Farrington | November 22

On Monday, students were encouraged to participate in wheelchair basketball outside of Davis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2016 is a lot, but there are a lot of reasons to be thankful

By Alex Gailey | November 22

Ladies and gentlemen, 'tis the season of giving, thanks and copious amounts of delicious food.

The UNC marching band, The Marching Tar Heels, performs at the Chick-fil-A kickoff game against Georgia in Atlanta on Sep. 3. Photo Courtesy of Kristie Thompson.

Give thanks to the Marching Tar Heels

By Haley France | November 22

With football season coming to an end, it’s important to not only give thanks to our athletes but also to our Marching Tar Heels.

The Thanksgiving Cake. Photo taken from Chow Hound

I'll be in the kitchen cooking pies with my baby: THANKSGIVING

By Seth Pyle | November 22

Thanksgiving is a holiday known for its food but college is not always the place for fine dining and feasting.

The 25 Days of Christmas can suck it

By Zach Goins | November 22

Thanksgiving break is here, and that means everyone is in an especially festive mood.

Be thankful with your family: a playlist

By Lily Lou | November 22

Though Thanksgiving isn’t really known for its music, music is essential for celebrating Thanksgiving, from accompanying you when baking pumpkin pie ...

Students groups at UNC are helping collect food for families who cannot afford much for the holidays. Photo Courtesy of Rosario Vila.

UNC groups put the 'giving' in Thanksgiving

By Jordan Howard | November 20

Whether it’s the turkey in the oven, the game on TV or the family gathered around the table that defines Thanksgiving for you, this is a time to be ...

Q&A with 'Fighting for General Lee' author Butch Barringer

By Andrea Gonzales | November 20

"Fighting for General Lee," a nonfiction book released in February 2016, details the life of Rufus Barringer, a UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus and Confederate ...

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' proved to be spellbinding cinematography

By Allison Melrose | November 20

Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) sprinted across the screen, blue coattails flying and wand raised aloft. His suitcase was in his other hand, the worn ...