Various students at UNC name their college homes to make the temporary living spaces feel more like homes, usually naming them for some unique characteristic like the home's exterior color.
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.
On Nov. 2, students and fans lined up outside the Carolina Union for an exclusive viewing of a new episode from the current season of Survivor, with Survivor-themed photo ops and opportunities to meet former UNC alumni, Crystal Cox and Sabrina Thompson, who were both contestants in previous seasons of the show.
About 20 artists from around the world participated in the annual electronic arts event, Slingshot Festival, at The Fruit in Durham on Friday and Saturday. Many of these artists combine unique electronic elements with traditional music composition.
Local artists and everyday people alike, either in workshops on their bedside tables, craft their own versions of a junk journal, a creative diary which takes many forms as a medium of self-expression, storing various moments or themes of someone's life experiences. Currently a trend on TikTok, UNC students and locals speak on their own junk journals in a practice that has been going on for centuries.
Artists and patrons alike convened on Saturday for the launch of the 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, which featured 86 sculptures from 66 North Carolina-based artists.
Over the weekend, UNC students poured back onto campus for the school year. The school year is now in full swing, so staff writer Will Kleinschmidt asked students what they are most excited for this semester.
Staffer Will Kleinschmidt interviewed UNC students about their ideal first day of class songs. Here is a playlist of their song selections.
Small Town Pride events concluded on Friday with the Pride Piper Walk and the Carrboro Pride Dance Party, both events blanketed in color, music and fun.
Streaking at UNC might seem like some crazed activity dreamed up by Generation Z, but streaking actually began at UNC as part of a national movement in 1974.
The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with No. 25 Miami and discuss takeaways from the men's basketball team's media day and open practice.
Join Shelby Swanson, Gwen Peace and Daniel Wei as they reflect on the first four weeks of the football season and discuss the UNC win against Pitt on Saturday. Senior writer and lead men's soccer writer, Brendan Lunga, also joins to deliver a special soccer report. Video recording by Keerthana Mariappan Video editing by William Kleinschmidt Audio recording & editing by Sierra Pfeifer Graphics by Carson Elm-Picard Music by Adrian Tillman
