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2/3/2019 8:08pm

Alice Whiteside, head of the Sloane Art Library, was part of the pop-up rare books exhibit in Oct. of 2018.

Lovers of rare books at UNC connect the past and present

Are you fascinated by rare books, or think you might pursue a career in library science or history? Here's a campus organization you might want to join.

2/3/2019 7:25pm

Emma Schubart (left), a sophomore music performance and political science major, and Daniel Malawsky (right), a junior biostatistics and mathematics major, play in front of Patterson Hall on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Emma and Daniel are both part of the student orchestra of the opera at UNC.

Here's why the UNC music department thinks anyone can enjoy the opera

By Abbie Ashford

You don't need a top hat or ballgown to enjoy opera. Read how UNC students and staff put together professional opera shows that bring together viewers from all backgrounds.

2/1/2019 10:48am

(From left to right) Ben Daughtry (27), store manager of Rumors Boutique, and Corey King (28), assistant manager, itemize clothing and respond to email purchase requests at Rumors in Chapel Hill, NC, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Rumors uses social media to leverage their business by providing customers with the option of directly purchasing items through Instagram posts. "The nice thing is, it's a way to do e-commerce, like a website, but there's no middle person. It's just email us," Daughtry says. "This bring us as close as you can to walking up to someone on the street and being like 'would you like to buy this?' That's what Instagram can be to someone.'"

Social media influencers are changing the advertising game on and off campus

By Macy Meyer

The buzz around the failed Fyre Festival has shed light on how powerful social media influencers can be. Here's how college students have gotten into the influencer game.

2/1/2019 12:27am

Office DJ: Hip-hop classics versus the rise of trap – who wins?

By Ryan Wilcox

Office DJ Ryan walks us through his choices for this week's playlist.

2/1/2019 12:25am

Carrboro arcade combats loneliness with vintage dating show

By Robert Keener

The Baxter Bar and Arcade is bringing people together this February through an inclusive revival of the game show "The Dating Game."

1/31/2019 8:03pm

Work by Melinda Fine will be featured in the "Murmurations" exhibit in February. The title of this work is "Aphrodite."

'Murmurations' brings chaos and wonder to Chapel Hill with three artists' work

By Pranav Chintalapudi

"An incredible phenomenon" in nature inspired this art exhibition representing the human experience.

Galentine's Day comedy event provides space for non-male performers to shine

By Mary Mac Porter

"Dudes will be like, 'Every woman was so unique and had her own voice and had her own stories.' We're like, 'Shocking, yes, that is a thing that happens.'"

1/30/2019 10:08pm

UNC Media and Journalism Ph.D. candidate Alex 'AK' Kresovich, who produced a song titled "King of the Clouds" on Panic! at the Disco's sixth studio album, "Pray for the Wicked," poses for a portrait in the beat making studio in Hill Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC. Kresovich, who is interested in the intersectionality between recording artists and mental health, said that he left Los Angeles because pursuing a music producing career full-time wasn't the life he wanted. Despite his decision to leave a full-time music-producing career, Kresovich continues to make beats alongside his studies. "King of the Clouds" peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Top 100 list on July 7, 2018.

Haven't you people ever heard of the UNC Ph.D. candidate who produced a Panic! song?

By Jackson Byrne

From producing for Panic! at the Disco to getting a deal on Shark Take, this UNC Ph.D. candidate has done it all.

1/30/2019 8:48pm

Cat's Cradle hangs posters for upcoming concerts in February and March at their venue in Carrboro on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.

Concerts coming to the Triangle in February

By Jess Bennett

Venues like Cat's Cradle, Local 506 and Durham Performing Arts Center have amazing concert opportunities this month, including DaniLeigh, Ghost Atlas, Landon Tewers and more.

1/29/2019 11:04pm

Super Bowl LIII's halftime show is another swing and a miss

By Zach Goins

With the Super Bowl taking place in hip-hop heaven, the NFL has no reason to snub Atlanta-based musicians.

1/29/2019 8:43pm

A photo of Flowjo, a creative space in Carrboro that will host an Imbolc festival, a Gaelic season festival celebrating the start of spring

Coming to Carrboro: The Flowjo brings seasonal celebration with chocolate

By Aaron Sugarman

"It’s kind of an overused word these days, but people are interested in 'authentic,'" Edwards said. "People are interested to explore and relate from a common place of curiosity.”

1/28/2019 11:20pm

Megan Ruzicka performs her floor routine during home opener and annual Women's Day and Pink Meet against Oklahoma and Ball State on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. UNC placed second behind Oklahoma.

UNC gymnastics is perfecting the artistry of floor routines

By Molly Looman

The UNC women's gymnastics team is emerging as a competitive force as the sport continues its shift away from traditional routines to more artistic performances.

1/28/2019 10:13pm

Christopher Roundtree conducts wild Up: West , a contemporary music ensemble from Los Angeles as they perform a concert at Roulette, part of the Sonic Music Festival, on October 20, 2015.
Photo Credit: ©Stephanie Berger.

Wild Up takes a twist on classical music with 'future folk'

By Ava Eucker

Wild Up, a Los Angeles-based folk band, hopes to inspire Chapel Hill with their inclusive, collaborative style with a conscience for social justice.

1/28/2019 8:37pm

Transfer student, Natalia Aquino, uses her AirPods on her walk to class, despite her preference for Beats Headphones.

Step aside, peasants: AirPods have arrived on UNC’s campus

By Macy Meyer

Apple's wireless headphones, otherwise known as AirPods, are taking the world by storm, and UNC's campus is no exception.

1/27/2019 10:57pm

Qué Rico, UNC's premier Latin dance team, at their first practice of the spring semester on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 in Woollen Gym. For many of the team members, Qué Rico has become a family and place where they can freely express themselves.

Experience Latinx culture through dance with Qué Rico

By Katie Barham

Latinx culture is thriving at Que Rico, a dance team at UNC that serves as one of the only organizations on campus that represents the Hispanic community.

1/27/2019 10:15pm

Seniors Nicho Stevens (left), Chris Coogan (middle), and Jemal Abdulhadi (right) of the UNC Student Hip Hop Organization (UNC SHHO) pose for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 18, 2018 in the alley next to Carolina Coffee Shop located on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Abdulhadi (right) discussed his experiences as a hip hop artist in lieu of the #MeToo movement which began in October of 2017.

How UNC students are fighting for women in hip-hop

By Kyra Miles

At UNC, young hip-hop artists are discussing the new opportunities and limitations involved in making music in a society that is more aware of feminist movements and issues.

1/24/2019 10:05pm