Alli Pardue was the 2023-24 audience engagement editor at The Daily Tar Heel. She previously served on the audience engagement desk as assistant editor and summer AE editor.
"As EIC, I would build on the existing foundation of hard work and creativity while pushing toward greater inclusion, higher-quality multimedia content and a more supportive work environment."
In response to a student mental health crisis during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities across North Carolina began implementing wellness days into their academic calendars.
"This one’s for all my Broadway babies, and it’s especially for people like me, who might've strayed away from the stage, but who never stopped telling stories."
"This year at the fair, you’ll find all your quintessential attractions, including local exhibitions, heritage artisans, unhealthy — and overpriced — fair food and my personal favorites: the rides.I love them all, but I must say I’m partial to the thrillers. Big drops, high velocities and mildly concerning seatbelts? The rides that’ll make you regret scarfing down that giant turkey leg and side of poutine? Yeah, those are my favorites."
