Events start Friday, Oct. 9, and run through Sunday, Oct. 18. The event is free but viewers must register online ahead of time. The film festival will be showing films such as “La Historia Oficial,” “When the Mountains Tremble” and “NO,” as well as presenting a series of conversations and talks from renowned speakers. The full calendar of events can be found on the NCLAFF website.
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After Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz encouraged professors to cancel Oct. 9 classes in favor of World Mental Health Day, a flurry of opinions arose surrounding the matter. Some students will have the opportunity to relax or take day trips, while others will still be in Zoom lectures and continuing the week as per usual. Students have started making self-care plans for Friday.
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Through the collaborative efforts of the Orange County Arts Commission and the Hillsborough Arts Council, this year’s fourth annual “Paint it Orange,” is taking a new online format to continue supporting artists in North Carolina.
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Video footage on the organization’s website walks visitors through "Then and Now," an exhibition of Anne Thomas’ prints and paintings, in the latest COVID compromise. From September 6th to November 22nd, the historic Horace Williams House is hosting the exhibit, which spans the 91-year-old artist’s prolific career.
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The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read at the Ackland Art Museum will highlight LGBTQ+ perspectives in their virtual community reading programs this month.
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The Harry Potter franchise itself has been making a resurgence in pop culture because of these TikToks.
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Every student has their go-to Spotify or Apple Music playlist for studying or driving, but that feeling you get when you find an album you enjoy from front to back is unparalleled.
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In the past, the Seymour Quilters met weekly to work together and quilt for charity, but since the pandemic, their meeting format has changed. Instead, they meet online every other Monday to stay connected and share their quarantine creativity.
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Programs such as "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or the follow-up series "The Legend of Korra" offer different experiences depending on the viewer, as well as room for new interpretations of the shows. The two series have resurfaced after their recent release on Netflix.
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With election season in full swing, students are finding lighthearted methods of staying informed without feeding into the tense and stressful energy. Senior Marcella Pansini played a debate-themed drinking game with her roommates for the first debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.
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Students at UNC note the importance of online gaming in their modern college experience during a pandemic. With the shift to remote learning, more students are relying on online games, both as a means of entertainment and as a way to build connections with other fellow classmates.
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How are first-years making friends away from campus? “Like any other year, there are Facebook groups," Ryan Phillips, a first-year UNC student said, "but these methods are more significant now than they have been in previous years."
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Many students involved in UNC theater have seen problems with diversity and racial inclusion and working to improve these areas.
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Elementary school students and families have the opportunity to go to Firefly Farm to experience the spooky spirit starting this Saturday. The event is happening every Saturday in October, with tickets costing $15.00 per family.
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The meal kit delivery business has skyrocketed over the past few months due to the pandemic. UNC students are find these services to be helpful for saving time and money s a college student. According to Businesswire, the meal kit delivery market is expected to increase by 15.93 billion dollars over the next 4 years. Companies work by mailing portioned ingredients to your door, making it easier to cook and follow recipes.
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See how these UNC students are preparing for cuffing season in the middle of a pandemic.
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“I just really needed to get out of the house and do something semi-normal, compared to everything else," first-year Tucker Adkins said. "Even the drive to the theater was such a nice experience."
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Although the diverse members of the community all observe Yom Kippur in different ways, many would typically celebrate by fasting throughout the day, attending services at a synagogue and attending a break-fast at the end of the day. This year, virtual gatherings and social distancing are being emphasized as the method to observe the holiest day in Judaism.
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The first lecture of the Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series was Thursday, featuring visiting artists Carmen Neely and Antoine Williams. These artists discussed their work, their process and the role of their Black identities.
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The internet is obsessed with the year 2016. The eventful year, filled with record-breaking music, the Olympics and Pokèmon Go is considered by many as one of the greatest years of our generation.
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Shop The Daily Tar Heel Store this holiday season! We sell UNC sports memorabilia and Daily Tar Heel-themed gear, such as the Century of Champions poster, the 1993 Basketball Championship Commemorative Edition and "Print News, Raise Hell" t-shirts. Our Black Friday sale is starting now! Order by Nov. 30 to receive up to 25 percent off.
