Embody Carolina looks to combat fatphobia with training sessions and events
In the era of body positivity and embracing the diversity of beauty, a group at UNC is bringing this mission local.
CULTURE
Beez in the Trap panel captures the progression of trap sound
A panel on the history of trap music, creating trap tracks and how trap is perceived in society engaged attendees in trap music culture at Beez in the Trap, hosted by UNC's Mu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Get stoked to party hardy at WXYC's totally rad '80s Dance
Tickets will be sold in the Pit on Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.
Take a break from studying and laugh with I Just Said That
"We Got Bangs!!!" will be at 8 p.m. this Thursday at The Station in Carrboro.
Turn tension into humor at Elly Lonon's workshop on how to discuss politics
Discussing politics doesn't always have to end in a yelling match. Learn how to turn heated debates humorous from McSweeney's columnist and satire writer Elly Lonon.
'The Nutcracker' brings holiday magic to Memorial Hall
Experience the magic of ballet and the holidays this weekend at Memorial Hall.
Carolina Bluegrass Band brings modern music to bluegrass as a performing group and class
Did you know you could take a bluegrass class in the College of Arts and Sciences? No worries, no prior bluegrass experience necessary.
Stressed about exams? Arts Everywhere is giving students three events to help relax
The week of relaxation organized by Arts Everywhere and the Morrison Art Studio is offering students three events to unwind in between studying for finals.
Meet the baby goats taking over Chapel Hill this holiday season
The goats of Spring Haven farm have become local celebrities, offering Chapel Hill residents a variety of different activities to do with them, like yoga, cuddling and movie nights.
These five local DJs are bringing soul music to the Triangle
A group of five local DJs are attempting to share their love of soul music throughout the Triangle. And the composition of this group may surprise you.
Carrboro Film Festival brings eclectic global films to the Triangle
The 13th annual Carrboro Film Festival took place this weekend and the festival's organizer Nic Beery discusses how the festival featured many protest films, such as “Parallel Parking,” which portrays the experience of immigrants in the United States.
How two local artists are sharing their love of tea and pottery with Chapel Hill
Julie Berkowitz and Christine Parks had their first tea and pottery show Saturday set in a greenhouse in Chapel Hill.
J.Cole makes surprise appearance at Cat's Cradle Bas concert
Cat's Cradle is a well-known spot in Carrboro where all sorts of artists and collaborators come to perform, however a surprise appearance by J. Cole was the last thing many attendees thought they would get for $20 on a Tuesday night.
Clearing out your closet? Carolina Thrift wants you to pick donation over dumping
“I think it is easy for us to like look at stuff in our closet and think, ‘Oh I’ve had this for a while and I don’t want it, so nobody else will want it either.' The lifespan of things is much longer than just one of us,” Whelchel said.
Music therapy, relatively new to North Carolina, lacks licensure laws
“Yes, we have music, but if I’m not able to connect with an individual, I can’t get to the music part. It really, at the end of the day, is about human connection.”
Fire-breathing and 3,000-degree art at third annual Iron Pour
Celebrate the art of molten metal with artists collective Liberty Arts.
'The Simpsons' meets UNC opera in this course on music and drama
"Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play" has drama, opera, 'The Simpsons' and contemporary themes relevant to today.
"Hedda Gabler" reimagining wants to show effects of societal pressure on women
“The only way to live happily is to live truthfully, even if it’s in antagonism to the world around you." Kenan Theatre Company prepares its rendition of "Hedda Gabler," a play that explores dark forces on complex characters.
Tales of cowherds and forbidden romance at Storytelling Under the Stars
The Morehead Planetarium and the SILS department on campus is bringing together a passion for folktale storytelling and crisp starry nights to students and the community.
COLUMN: Stop buzzing about 'A Star Is Born'! It was bad!
"You have to have a pretty solid reason to remake a film for the fourth time, especially when the plot wasn’t that good to begin with, and forced chemistry between a pop star and an actor singing generic country tunes is not a good enough reason."
