Rylee Parsons
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Stone Center to offer virtual book talks to comply with social distancing precautions
In light of the current coronavirus crisis, The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History has created a new format to continue their 2020 Author's Discussion Series. They plan to offer a virtual platform to their speakers and are attempting to find similar alternatives for other such speaking engagements that have been recently cancelled.
More than just a rumor: The story behind the owners of Rumors Boutique
Casey Longyear and Marsche Wyche opened Rumors Boutique in 2007. They were not expected to be successful, but 13 years later, they have not only expanded but have also created a positive work environment.
'My quarantine passion project:' Meet the UNC sophomore who just released her fourth EP
Lizzy Campbell, a UNC sophomore and musician, just released her fourth EP on SoundCloud. "Suggestion Box" includes tracks such as "Butterscotch Brownies," "burnt red" and "Amidst the Chaos." The EP's title comes from Campbell's quest to find song ideas: a Google Form she sent out to her friends asking for three random words and a chord she had to use.
These UNC students combined reading and community service for A Novel Idea
“As we’re college students learning how to live on our own and function on our own, it's really important to make these habits now,” Ragsdale said. “Our habits now will probably stick with us for a very long time in our adult life.”
'Anything that can endure, should endure': Student publications persevere off campus
Student-led organizations like Coulture Magazine, Carolina Quarterly and Cellar Door are facing new challenges in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Their dilemmas beg the question: how does an on-campus publication continue when the people behind the scenes are no longer on campus?
LAB! Theatre is bringing back middle school memories with 'Horse Girls'
The play allows its viewers to channel their inner middle-schooler and reflect on a transformative time.
UNC hosts Indian dance competition with Dola Re Dandiya
The Raas All-Stars bid competition will be working with Dola Re Dandiya to put on a dance competition featuring bhangra and raas dance teams in Memorial Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The proceeds go towards education in rural India.
Change is in style: How Coulture is evolving into more than just a fashion magazine
The magazine tackles a global perspective, relatability and accessibility to provide content that is diverse and inclusive for readers.
Songs for Australia benefit concert raises money for Australian animal rescue
50 bands and performers will gather at Cat's Cradle this Sunday, Jan. 26, for a charity concert that will raise money for Australian wildlife rescue efforts in the wake of devastating bushfires.
'The next generation of leaders': Chapel Hill and Carrboro youth plan MLK celebration
“I think that a generation has failed to educate our young people about the many losses people suffered in order to preserve our democracy, and that we take our democracy for granted when we shouldn't. I think this is an opportunity to express that this is the next generation of leaders.”