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UNC students of the Department of Music practice for the upcoming 2017 Carolina Jazz Festival.

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Annual Carolina Jazz Festival to be virtual, connect high schoolers to professionals

By Chloe Joseph | February 11

The annual Carolina Jazz Festival will be held online from Thursday, Feb. 18 to Saturday, Feb. 20, kicking off with livestream concerts by University faculty and students. For high school students, there will be open clinics, coaching sessions and a competition with cash prizes. “I think it says a lot about Dr. Anderson's dedication and thoughts about serving the student communities that he has stuck it through,” UNC Jazz Band Director Rahsaan Barber said. “And I think we've actually created something that is going to be uniquely positive.”

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Students share their tips and tricks for finding the perfect holiday gifts

By Chloe Joseph | December 17

Here's how students are planning their gift-giving for the holiday season.

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Love in the time of COVID-19: Student couples take on challenges of a pandemic

By Chloe Joseph | November 12

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to all aspects of our lives, including our relationships. Here's how couples have adjusted to the pandemic.

Maris Ava Cruz

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WXYC DJs keep the music, community flowing 24/7

By Chloe Joseph | October 25

The staff of WXYC is working to preserve the station's culture and core values amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The student-run radio station has allowed some student DJs to broadcast from home, while others come into the studio alone to broadcast.

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Meet the Moment Art Walk on Franklin Street encourages voting, honors political icons

By Chloe Joseph | October 11

Meet the Moment Art Walk is a pop-up art installation focused on encouraging voter turnout and highlighting various social justice issues. Artists and businesses, such as Epilogue and Mediterranean Deli, have come together in their support of the art installations.

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Ackland receives grant for LGBTQ+ community reading, drag storytime

By Chloe Joseph | October 5

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read at the Ackland Art Museum will highlight LGBTQ+ perspectives in their virtual community reading programs this month.

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Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film goes virtual

By Chloe Joseph | September 21

Stone Center Director Joseph Jordan hopes the short films selected will inspire conversations about the cultures and challenges of the African diaspora.

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Fallback plan: UNC students embracing an unusual fall season

By Chloe Joseph | September 13

Tailgates will be rare. Students won't spend hours studying in packed coffee shops. And fall traditions, like attending Pauper Players’ production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in person, might not happen at all. Here's how UNC students are preparing for a fall unlike any other due to the pandemic.

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N.C. Black Farmers' Market provides community gathering place, fresh produce

By Chloe Joseph | September 2

“It all feels like a larger sense of community,” UNC junior Kayla Brown said. “I don't get that a lot I feel like at UNC, especially since I’m mostly in the theater department, so I’m not around as many Black people.”