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Hiroyuki Sanada, left, as Scorpion/Hanzo Hasashi and Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero/Bi-Han in New Line Cinema’s action adventure “Mortal Kombat." Photo courtesy of Warner Bros./TNS

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Column: New 'Mortal Kombat' film adapts the games faithfully

By Noah Robert Houser | Apr. 25

When you think of Mortal Kombat, what comes to mind for many are the grotesque fatalities that made the series famous. Now adapted as a film once again, the movie shows a series of battles in the infamous tournament. From Sub-Zero to Scorpion, the film takes views on a nostalgic ride as if they were in front of their screens playing their friends.

Benjamin Carter, a junior psychology major, plays his cello in McCorkle Place on Sunday, Apr. 11, 2021. Carter just released his album, Coming Out of It.

Maris Ava Cruz

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UNC junior Benjamin Carter writes and produces first album

By Noah Robert Houser | Apr. 11

“Although Benjamin is a soft-spoken person, he possesses a big booming bass voice with growing solo depth,” Timothy W. Sparks said. “Benjamin is a very sensitive artist with a keen intellect and benevolent spirit.”

Poet Rajiv Mohabir speaks at an event on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, hosted by the UNC Asian American Center in celebration of Holi.

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Rajiv Mohabir reads century-old poetry, now translated, to mark Holi

By Noah Robert Houser | Mar. 29

"Rajiv Mohabir sharing these poems educated more people about what Holi is and the history behind it," Shivam Bhargava said. "It's very easy to celebrate Holi without understanding the cultural and religious significance behind it, but Rajiv's poems add historical and cultural context to the celebration so that more people know what they are celebrating."

Paul B. Jaskot, Duke University professor, will present a lecture on Tuesday, March 16, about his use of digital tools to study architecture in the Krakow Ghetto during Nazi occupation. Photo courtesy of Jaskot.

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Duke professor to give lecture on architecture of Nazi-occupied Krakow

By Noah Robert Houser | Mar. 4

An important role of the digital humanities is the preservation of lost culture, which in turn increases diversity and the depth of representation in different cultures.

Chase Cofield

Culture

Vinyl art installations enliven downtown Chapel Hill businesses

By Noah Robert Houser | Feb. 16

For artist Loren Pease, the program is a way to unite the community and encourage residents to support local businesses. “Considering the times we’re in, I figured it was a good, inclusive term to use, so I designed the art around the term ‘Stronger Together'," Pease said.

Still from Buster Keaton's silent film The Blacksmith. Photo courtesy of Tim Carless.

Culture

Carrboro musician rejuvenates silent films

By Noah Robert Houser | Feb. 8

Carless wrote the scores for comedic films, starring masters of the medium like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd.

DTH Photo Illustration. A student plays the violin in her room at on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. As local musicians are impacted by the pandemic, Tracks Music Library is offering an opportunity for artists to share their work with the community.

Thorne Williford

Culture

Tracks application gives platform to local musicians through COVID-19

By Noah Robert Houser | Feb. 7

Once the pandemic hit, the Chapel Hill and greater Triangle area music scene was down for the count. But now, local musicians have an opportunity to connect to audiences by applying to be featured on Tracks.