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Heel Talk: Campus re-entry and sports preview for spring

By Evely Forte , Praveena Somasundaram and William Christensen | Jan. 20

On this special episode for the first day of UNC classes, host Evely Forte chats with University Desk reporters Heidi Perez-Moreno and Rachel Crumpler about what re-entry for students will look like this spring semester. They also talk about the University’s new COVID-testing program and technology being used for its implementation. Sports editor Jared McMasters previews the spring season for UNC sports teams.

Chill on the Hill: The Best of 2020

By Brandon Standley and Will Melfi | Jan. 1

Before You Vote Episode 9: Election Results

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | Nov. 17

Chill on the Hill: Trending on Tik Tok

By Brandon Standley and Will Melfi | Nov. 13

Heel Talk: BOG members' political contributions show conservative ties

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram | Nov. 9

Chill on the Hill: Running with Reason

By Brandon Standley and Will Melfi | Nov. 6

Before You Vote Episode 8: Election Day

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | Nov. 3

In the eighth episode of Before You Vote, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to UNC professor Jason Roberts about what to expect on election night.

Heel Talk 27: Voter trends impacting the election

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram | Nov. 2

Chill on the Hill: Just a Jump to the Left

By Brandon Standley and Will Melfi | Oct. 30

Before You Vote Episode 7: Election security

By Meredith Radford , Kayleigh Carpenter and Sonia Rao | Oct. 27

In the seventh episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to N.C. Board of Elections Director Karen Brinson-Bell and UNC political science professor Marc Hetherington about election security during the pandemic.

Heel Talk 26: UNC resident advisers grapple with media policy

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram | Oct. 26

Chill on the Hill Episode 1: We could all use some good news

By Brandon Standley and Will Melfi | Oct. 23

Before You Vote Episode 6: How student leaders are engaging voters

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | Oct. 20

In the sixth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Greear Webb and America Juarez-Maldonado, two student leaders at UNC about what they're doing to engage student and minority voters before the election.

Heel Talk Episode 25: Fans are welcomed back to Kenan Stadium

Oct. 19

Before You Vote Episode 5: N.C. Ballot Breakdown

By Meredith Radford , Kayleigh Carpenter and Sonia Rao | Oct. 13

In the fifth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to UNC Hussman professor Joe Cabosky about what races are on the ballot in November.

Heel Talk Episode 24: Student leaders look ahead to spring semester

By Evely Forte , Praveena Somasundaram and Jennifer Tran | Oct. 6

UNC student leaders reflect on shortcomings of the fall semester and share their perspective on what changes the University should consider as it plans for the spring.

Before You Vote Episode 4: How to tackle misinformation and disinformation

By Meredith Radford and Sonia Rao | Oct. 6

In the fourth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to UNC professor Deen Freelon and Politifact's Josie Hollingsworth about misinformation and disinformation, and how becoming more media literate could help prepare you for the election.

Before You Vote Episode 3: How to vote in North Carolina

By Meredith Radford , Kayleigh Carpenter and Sonia Rao | Sep. 29

In the third episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Karen Brinson-Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, and UNC student Leighann Vinesett, about how to vote in the upcoming election.

Heel Talk Episode 23: Voices on reopening the University next spring

By Evely Forte and Praveena Somasundaram | Sep. 28

Today, we’re talking about the Campus & Community Advisory Committee — that met for the first time last Tuesday.

Before You Vote Episode 2: How COVID-19 has impacted the election

By Meredith Radford , Kayleigh Carpenter and Sonia Rao | Sep. 22

In the second episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Rachel Raper, director of the Orange County Board of Elections, and Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, about how the pandemic is impacting the Nov. 3 election.