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I went to Chance the Rapper on Friday and it was a spiritual experience

By Morgan Vickers | October 10

I first heard of Chance the Rapper at shitty high school parties filled with good music.

Hannibal Buress will perform standup at The Duke Energy Center on September 23. Photo courtesy of Pam Loshak.

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Q&A with "Broad City" actor, funny human Hannibal Burress

By Morgan Vickers | September 23

Hannibal Burress is known for being Lincoln on "Broad City," a stand-up comedian and an overall cool guy. He will be performing standup at The Duke Energy Center in Raleigh tonight. Swerve Assistant Editor Morgan Vickers spoke with Burress about life, love and the pursuit of happiness.

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Wainstein's report, NCAA notices and accrediting response paint different pictures

By Morgan Vickers , Samantha Sabin , Colleen Moir , Sara Salinas , Lauren Kent and Bradley Saacks | April 26

In October 2014, the public was given what was considered the end of UNC’s yearslong academic-athletic scandal: independent investigator Kenneth Wainstein’s report.

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Prince’s purple reign at Carmichael in 1980s

By Morgan Vickers | April 25

Lavonda Burnette said her love of Prince has shaped her life.

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New Ackland director hopes to paint a connected community

By Morgan Vickers | April 18

In the late ‘70s, Katie Ziglar interned at the Ackland Art Museum in the prints and drawings department. And on July 6 — nearly four decades later — she will be the director of that same museum.

All-female hackathon aim towards creating an encouraging environment for women of all skill levels to pursue their interests in technology.

Pearl Hacks holds a Sponsor Fair from 11AM to 1PM at the lower lobby in Sitterson Hall on Apr.2.

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Women STEM majors foresee a different kind of post-grad stress

By Morgan Vickers | April 12

For female STEM majors, the post-grad stress is more than just finding a job immediately after graduation. Few women reach high-ranking positions in the field, so moving up equals more pressure to excel, both internally and externally.

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Carolina Performing Arts increased funding threefold in preparation for two new spaces

By Morgan Vickers | March 30

In one year, Carolina Performing Arts tripled the donations they received.

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4-year art search shown at Ackland

By Morgan Vickers | March 7

For years, students have been coming to the Ackland Art Museum to see a bright work of art without realizing the brilliance behind it. The interest resulted in an explosion of color taking over the museum’s walls.

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Millennials choose experiences over possessions

By Morgan Vickers | February 22

In the month of February alone, UNC senior Conner Frank estimates that he spent $2,600 on experiences rather than on things.

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‘A Year in Reflection’ through art

By Morgan Vickers | February 9

Following the deaths of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, Triangle-area residents turned to art to grieve and make sense of the tragedies.