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'Problem Solved' — A Comedy Debut

By Will Kleinschmidt and Emma Kate Lauf | November 12

On Friday, Oct. 11, UNC student Spence Whitman headlined his debut comedy performance, “Problem Solved,” at the Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street. This sold-out show attracted a mix of fans familiar with Whitman’s comedic sketches in the UNC comedy group False Profits and newcomers who heard about his performance through friends or social media.AV Desk senior staffer Emma Kate Lauf takes us through the day of Whitman’s solo debut, as he prepares to perform his first-ever sold out venue.

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Mini doc: Carrboro Film Fest | Out on a Limb

By Emma Kate Lauf | February 27

AV Desk senior staffer Emma Kate Lauf spent a Saturday at the Carrboro Film Festival, capturing the atmosphere where filmmakers showcased over 30 short films and two features centered on Southern culture and storytelling. She spoke with the filmmaker behind “Luther,” a documentary following a Chapel Hill craftsman’s personal struggles with addiction and his path to recovery through his artwork.

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Problem Solved

By Emma Kate Lauf | November 18

On Friday, Oct. 11, UNC student Spence Whitman headlined his debut comedy performance, “Problem Solved,” at the Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street. This sold-out show attracted a mix of fans familiar with Whitman’s comedic sketches in the UNC comedy group False Profits and newcomers who heard about his performance through friends or social media. AV Desk senior staffer Emma Kate Lauf takes us through the day of Whitman’s solo debut, as he prepares to perform his first-ever sold out venue. Watch the full feature on The Daily Tar Heel’s website or YouTube channel. Video & Editing: Emma Kate Lauf Will Kleinschmidt contributed footage to this project.

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