'This is how I view the world’: Netflix stand-up comedian comes to the Triangle
Warn Your Relatives star, Hari Kondabolu makes his return to the RTP as a part of his 2020 tour with Liz Miele on Feb.19.
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Office DJ: Clean Vibes
Assistant Sports Editor Brian Keyes is attempting to reset the vibes with his "clean vibes" playlist.
Has your class been to the Ackland? Meet the graduate students who taught you
The Object-Based Teaching Fellowship at the Ackland Art Museum allows graduate students to explore the interdisciplinary potential of, and teach others to appreciate, all that the study of art has to offer.
Art Therapy Institute to host 10th annual community fundraiser
The I Heart Art fundraiser will be held at Top of the Hill Feb. 16.
Authenticity and relatability: How UNC R&B artist K.A.L creates music
A look into the inspiration and career of Kal Caviness, an artist better known by the name K.A.L.
CAGE’s Feminist Clothing Swap will bring accessible thrifting to the Pit
Sustainability, accessibility and gender equity are coming to the Pit at next Monday's Feminist Clothing Swap, all for just three for $5.
Support your local girl gang while you treat yourself at Rumors' Galentine's event
Offering all sorts of goodies, from guava-flavored cotton candy to kombucha, Rumors' post-Valentine's Day event will highlight local female-started and run businesses from 12-5 p.m.
UNC hosts Indian dance competition with Dola Re Dandiya
The Raas All-Stars bid competition will be working with Dola Re Dandiya to put on a dance competition featuring bhangra and raas dance teams in Memorial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The proceeds go towards education in rural India.
Office DJ: Valentine's Day songs celebrating all love, not just romantic
"So take a look at my playlist, filled with a handful of songs that remind me of some people, places or memories I cherish. I hope it inspires you to do the same and give your future self the best Valentine’s Day gift of all — the ability to remember the love you’ve felt not just on this one day, but all the days of your life."
Share a laugh with loved ones at this improv Valentine's Day musical
“I think everybody loves a good love story, and everybody loves a good laugh. The love shows, they really touch on real human emotions.”
Cover band to perform pop hits at Valentine's Day concert
Mix Tape Grab Bag, a self-proclaimed "Top 40 party band," will be back at The Station on Valentine's Day with a show for people of all relationship statuses.
Sisterhood and love of music are pillars of the women’s group Sigma Alpha Iota at UNC
“SAI is important at UNC and in our community because it promotes women in music. It’s an important form of expression, which women were historically excluded from. We encourage musical excellence in all women, regardless of race, nationality or age.”
Jackson Hall thief in skeleton costume steals garden gnome and Roy Williams bobblehead
UNC Police are investigating a breaking-and-entering at Jackson Hall that occurred early on Saturday. A member of the crew for the production of PlayMakers Repertory Company's "Everybody," said the suspect was allegedly seen in the building on surveillance footage wearing a skeleton costume, one of three costumes stolen from "Everybody."
UNC a cappella groups sweep quarterfinal competition, head to the Southeast semifinals
The Tarpeggios placed first and Tar Heel Voices placed second at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella South Region quarterfinal on Feb. 1.
UNC’s Cadence: Dismantling the 'Pitch Perfect' ideal of a cappella groups
UNC a cappella group Cadence's efforts to support women go beyond the bonds group members have built among each other. They have recently extended their support to the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, holding gigs that focus on female empowerment and uplifting women within the UNC and Chapel Hill community.
Despite Oscars' neglect of women in top categories, UNC female filmmakers fight on
The Academy Awards were held on Feb. 9, honoring what many would consider to be the best of film. In the category for best director, no women were nominated. In the 92 years of Oscars awards, five women total have been nominated for best director. Only one has won. But despite this lack of recognition, many female directors at UNC are far from disheartened. Through academic programs such as film studies in the communications department to student organizations like Carolina Film Association, female directors on campus are actively striving to break through this gendered barrier.
Change is in style: How Coulture is evolving into more than just a fashion magazine
The magazine tackles a global perspective, relatability and accessibility to provide content that is diverse and inclusive for readers.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to CPA with 'Ailey Revealed'
"I know there are some spiritual things in his dances, but also the movement is so beautiful and strong that I think anyone would be drawn to it."
"How far we’ve come, and how far we still need to go": Films challenge prejudices
On Monday night, UNC English professor Martin Johnson will be showing four films that highlight race, gender and perspective from the 1960s.
Durham museum to host civil rights author
UNC graduate Brandon K. Winford's new book explores the life of John Harvey Wheeler — a banker, civil rights lawyer and activist — and major figure of the civil rights movement during the 50s and 60s. But the book goes beyond Wheeler, to study how black businesses in Durham developed and how economic concerns shaped Black Americans struggle for civil rights.
