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Five heartfelt books to warm your holiday season

By Alexis Clifton | November 25

Lifestyle staff writer Alexis Clifton gives her recommendations for the best books to read this holiday season.

Haydon Bode

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UNC student Melody Dalili shares her life experiences through the gift of poetry

By Alexis Clifton | November 13

Dalili is the Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate. She draws upon her personal experiences in her poetry and aims to inspire others through her work.

Haydon Bode

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The cool, creepy and unconventional: Local vendors showcase their creations

By Alexis Clifton | October 28

Horrorfest Oddities Market took place this Saturday on Franklin Street, featuring a market with various local booths. These booths included homemade, unique spooky goods such as jewelry, paintings and antiques.

Virginia Van de Riet

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Review: Five hair-raising reads for a spooky Halloween

By Alexis Clifton | October 16

Five creepy books that will keep you up all night for the 'spooky' October season.

Ava Wharton

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Ackland brings collection of prints from van Gogh, Rembrandt and more to the public

By Alexis Clifton | October 7

The Ackland Art Museum's newest exhibition, Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints, opened on Sept. 27. The exhibition features 97 print artworks from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn and Henri Matisse.

Maria Chettoor

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Campus Y continues to provide diverse, inclusive community despite DEI changes

By Alexis Clifton | September 17

The Campus Y is a long-standing organization at UNC that provides a diverse and inclusive community through various social justice-oriented organizations. The recent repealing of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy at UNC makes the organization's future uncertain, but the Campus Y continues to provide a safe space for students to study, get a cup of coffee and find community.

Grace Richards

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Preview: Hopscotch Music Festival gears up for 14th year

By Alexis Clifton | September 5

Hopscotch Music Festival brings together local and international artists for a weekend filled of music, comedy, local vendors, and club shows.

Veronica Cheaz

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Review: “Charm” by Clairo explores ups and downs of love

By Alexis Clifton | August 29

"'Charm' is easily one of my favorite albums from this year," writes staff writer Alexis Clifton. "It’s a tenderhearted retention of fleeting moments — rosy windows in time that grow fuzzy around the edges, becoming even more charming once they’ve passed."

Lillah Hayes

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Student-run Instagram account keeps every Tuesday ‘tuff’

By Alexis Clifton | August 26

Every Tuesday, William Walker III takes snapshots of fun and eccentric outfits of all styles to post on the Tuff Fit Tuesday Instagram page.

Bridget Hight

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Community and restaurants keep vegan dining options within reach

By Alexis Clifton | April 19

Clare Curtis began documenting vegan and vegetarian options at restaurants in Carrboro earlier this year as a way to make options more accessible to community members and students.