Caitlin Gooch isn't holding her horses in stopping childhood illiteracy

Based in Wendell, North Carolina, equestrian Caitlin Gooch uses horses to encourage childhood reading, build confidence and increase representation within ...

'Reverence and respect': Carrboro honors Black Lives Matter with two murals

Residents and Town Council members hope the mural will keep the momentum of the movement going and bring the community together.

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Carolina Performing Arts' Commons Festival gives a digital platform to local artists

“The subject matter that they're dealing with at this time, and for all four of these artists to be young Black artists and to be given a platform for ...

UNC junior publishes fictional novel about a young investigative journalist in D.C.

Eleven months after a cold message on LinkedIn, Jocelyn Quinn became a published author with her first book, "Off The Record."

Olivia Rodrigo’s 'drivers license' breaks records and students' hearts

 “I think that everybody is so obsessed with it because, one, there's so much drama behind the song and everybody loves drama,” senior Taylor ...

UNC students are turning to food TikTok for the latest cooking trends

Food TikTok is known for continuously sparking viral crazes that anyone can try. From folded tortilla wraps to air fryers to whipped coffee, college students ...

'Everyone just needs someone': Students share schedules on social media

While classes are currently remote-only, students utilize social media to share class schedules to combat the loneliness of online learning.  

Ackland Art Museum set to reopen at the end of January

With the Ackland Art Museum reopening on Jan. 27, visitors will soon be able to see works in-person such as "holding space for nobility," a memorial to ...

Three Orange County towns become first in N.C. to pass LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances

The nondiscrimination ordinance is a step in the right direction by protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity ...

Performance groups dance around rehearsal amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Some student performance groups are set to resume in-person rehearsals this semester, such as Tar Heel Voices, University Bands and Blank Canvas Dance ...

Remember the Tar Heels: Three women's soccer stars selected in 2021 NWSL Draft

As Emily Fox, Brianna Pinto and Taylor Otto seek to write their professional stories in the National Women's Soccer League, let’s take a look at the ...

TikTok users revive a centuries-old genre with sea shanty videos

“Behind every sea shanty there's a story,” rising junior Maggie Helmke said. UNC students are sharing their thoughts on the newest TikTok trend, which ...

UNC students look to vision boards to help manifest 2021 goals

Kickstarting a new year, students take New Year's resolutions and manifestation to the next level by creating vision boards. From personal goals such ...

Despite adversity and hardship, junior Andrea Santiago persevered through soccer

UNC junior Andrea Santiago's path to the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship wasn't easy. But despite injuries, natural disasters and personal strife, ...

Review: 'Anyone can cook’: TikTok’s 'Ratatouille' musical

"Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" hit small screens nationwide Jan. 1 after garnering vast popularity from what started as a TikTok trend. The musical’s ...

UNC alumna Nancy Stancill writes memoir detailing life as an investigative reporter

UNC and Daily Tar Heel alumna Nancy Stancill has had an extensive career in journalism working across the country, but she has now settled down with her ...

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'Black Nativity Durham' tells story of the birth of Jesus with an African twist

The press release stated that "Black Nativity Durham" is a “soulful, gospel, celebration about the birth of Jesus Christ” that was originally written ...