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Student-run project seeks to educate about LGBTQ+ history

By Albert Carlson | September 5

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke University junior Jenna Smith started the LGBT History Project, an Instagram account that aims to educate about the ...

Preview: Hopscotch Music Festival gears up for 14th year

By Alexis Clifton | September 5

Hopscotch Music Festival brings together local and international artists for a weekend filled of music, comedy, local vendors, and club shows.

Review: A guide to tackling Chapel Hill and Carrboro's cafe scene

By Mollie Ray | September 5

"I consider myself a bit of a coffee connoisseur, and though I’ve lived in Chapel Hill for over a year, I have barely scratched the surface of the local ...

Native Narrative Tour highlights Indigenous impact on UNC

By Albert Carlson | September 2

The American Indian Center's Native Narrative Tour, held on Wednesday, guided participants around UNC's campus and highlighted Indigenous impacts on the ...

Triangle Go Group shows board games are for everyone

By Adele Harris | September 2

Every Thursday, the Triangle Go Group meets at Lanza's Cafe in Carrboro to play the centuries-old board game, Go. Meetings attract players of all ages ...

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UNC student promotes reproductive rights through 'craftivism'

By Shreya Senthilkumar | September 2

Junior Mary Esposito released a new collection titled 'i love MY body!' for her online business. The collection consists of crocheted versions of breasts, ...

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Women's self-defense seminar promotes self-confidence, teaches practical techniques

By Brigit Pierce | September 2

On Saturday afternoon, 30 women gathered in the wrestling room in Fetzer Hall to attend a women's self-defense seminar hosted by the UNC Police and Gracie ...

Review: “Charm” by Clairo explores ups and downs of love

By Alexis Clifton | August 29

"'Charm' is easily one of my favorite albums from this year," writes staff writer Alexis Clifton. "It’s a tenderhearted retention of fleeting moments ...

'Please, Please, Please' listen to 'Short n' Sweet'

By Marisa Rosa | August 29

"Espresso" was only a "Taste" of Sabrina Carpenter's newest album.

Town of Chapel Hill opens application for next poet laureate

By Albert Carlson | August 28

The Town of Chapel Hill's application for poet laureate is now open. CJ Suitt, the Town's first laureate, reflects on his experience.

How two former UNC professors are fighting fast fashion

By Jackson Fromm | August 27

Two former UNC professors started a company after discovering ways to breakdown and reuse polyesters. In April of 2024, their company was purchased by ...

Fiestas en la Calle showcases vibrant performances, highlights Latino community

By Carly Breland | August 27

On August 25, Carrboro hosted the ninth annual Fiestas en la Calle, a latino festival showcasing traditional food, dance and music. The event also highlighted ...

'A kind of austerity': Ackland combines current exhibit with new musical arrangements

By Mollie Ray | August 26

The Ackland Art Museum's current exhibit, Arranged, was accompanied with musical compositions from Allen Anderson as an exploration of how different art ...

'Enjoyment of making something': UNC student-band Juggs releases first single

By Marion Rambler | August 26

UNC student-made band, Juggs, releases "bird of prey," their first single. Juggs band members reflect on their experience, how the band formed, as well ...

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'It’s to build that buzz': PlayMakers Repertory Company kicks off 2024 season

By Brooke Xu | August 26

“None of the politics, all of the drama." PlayMakers is back and ready for another year of theater after their season kickoff.

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Student-run Instagram account keeps every Tuesday ‘tuff’

By Alexis Clifton | August 26

Every Tuesday, William Walker III takes snapshots of fun and eccentric outfits of all styles to post on the Tuff Fit Tuesday Instagram page.

UNC student releases new hip-hop single ahead of next album

By Marisa Rosa | August 26

Senior music major K’mani Leonerio released his latest single, “The Ocky Way (feat. Conway the Machine),” on Aug. 19.

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Ackland becomes first art museum in N.C. to offer EnChroma Colorblind Glasses

By Rebecca Savidge | August 25

On Aug. 21, the Ackland Art Museum unveiled a new gallery feature: EnChroma Color Blind Glasses that help individuals with red-green colorblindness ...

Palestinian-American post-punk band DUNUMS releases new single

By Akash Bhowmik | August 22

Songwriter Sijal Nasralla said his band’s “honeycomb art on a billion twins” is an evocation of love.

Column: FDOC fashion makes me want to dress up for class

By Hamsini Sivakumar | August 22

New school year resolution: I’ll dress up for class every single day. It seems like everyone feels this way during the first week of classes. Over the ...