A.J. OLeary

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Students prepare for class in Phillips 208 on Monday, March 18, 2019. This is one of five classrooms considered a 'Studio Classroom' and just one type of classroom in Carolina's Flexible Learning Spaces Initiative. The Initiative's purpose is to improve student-focused interaction through the modernization of classrooms.

Change your worldview, change your major: life-changing classes at UNC

By A.J. OLeary

UNC students interviewed by The Daily Tar Heel shared the life-changing experiences they had in classes.

Thomas Keith, a philosophy and gender studies professor at California State Polytechnic University, discusses the implications of what he callled "bro-culture" at his talk in Hyde Hall on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

'The Bro Code' and toxic masculinity discussed by visiting lecturer

By A.J. OLeary

A professor from Claremont Graduate University spoke about the pervasive effects of toxic masculinity in society.

From right to left: Victor Ehrnrooth, Daniel Bonomo and Baker Fran. Photo courtesy of Victor Ehrnrooth.

New global development club seeks to take a different lens on international issues

By A.J. OLeary

The UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for Global Development — better known as The Global Development Association — is a new club on campus that is hoping to connect students interested in engaging in conversations about issues of the world.

Mi Pueblo and other Latinx organizations gathered to celebrate BOT's approval of a Latinx Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. The Latinx Center will be located in Abernathy Hall. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ordonez.

Check out these events celebrating Latinx heritage around campus

By A.J. OLeary

The recently-opened Latinx Center will be hosting events throughout the month to celebrate Latinx heritage. Here are some to check out.

Interim UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and interim UNC-system President Bill Roper address Guskiewicz's goals for this academic year and their mission for UNC's future at the Carolina Inn on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

UNC System Presidential Search Committee meets to discuss terms of search

By A.J. OLeary

The UNC System President Search Committee met on Thursday to discuss the terms of their search, promising that students will be an important part of that process.

The Media and Journalism school is changing their application process from needing a 3.1 to a more thorough in-depth application.

Business journalism program faces uncertain future after losing leader

By A.J. OLeary

Following the resignation of Chris Roush, former director of UNC's business journalism major, the Hussman School of Journalism and Media currently has not issued a replacement. Dean Susan King of the school shares her thoughts on the future of the program and how current students in the program are affected.

Vecino Brewing Company will host a "Seinfeld"-themed Festivus this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Tyler Brown.

'Seinfeld' is coming to Carrboro with a Festivus for the rest of us

By A.J. OLeary

Vecino Brewing Company in Carrboro is hosting Festivus: a party for "Seinfeld" fans tired of the holidays.

UNC senior Samantha Paisley pours coffee at The Meantime Coffee Co., which is located in the Campus Y.

Take a coffee break at The Meantime Open Mic Night

By A.J. OLeary

The Meantime Coffee Co. is bringing the coffee shop environment to the Campus Y by hosting a free open mic night with snacks, drinks, art and performances.

WXYC is hosting a dance to celebrate the music of the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Ashley Choo-Hen.

Get stoked to party hardy at WXYC's totally rad '80s Dance

By A.J. OLeary

Tickets will be sold in the Pit on Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.

Drew Matthews from in-STUDIO leads a workshop on acting for film at the 13th annual Carrboro Film Festival on Saturday Nov. 17, 2018. A private studio that specializes in on-camera acting techniques, in-Studio strives to provide safe acting classes in North Carolina. Matthews has made appearances in multiple movies and television series such as Paper Towns, Homeland, and Nashville.

Carrboro Film Festival brings eclectic global films to the Triangle

By A.J. OLeary

The 13th annual Carrboro Film Festival took place this weekend and the festival's organizer Nic Beery discusses how the festival featured many protest films, such as “Parallel Parking,” which portrays the experience of immigrants in the United States.