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DTH Photo Illustration. The Process Series partners with UNC's Department of American Studies to present a Storytelling Festival.

Calli Westra

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The Process Series' Storytelling Festival aims to bring people together

By Taylor Molina | Feb. 17, 2021

“Our brains are now really wired for narrative as the memorable way for us to take in information, sort it out, and store it with meaning,” storyteller Milbre Burch said. “So why not devote yourself to the most effective way to communicate with people, especially if you're trying to do it for the betterment of a culture." The series will be livestreamed from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21.

DTH Photo Illustration. With many people spending increasing amount of time on their computer for work, some are turning to blue light glasses in an attempt to reduce eye strain.

Jonathan Gilyard

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Students look to blue light glasses to overcome Zoom fatigue, health issues

By Taylor Molina | Feb. 7, 2021

“I would say that I have gotten less headaches from the computer,” Reynolds said. “Usually if I feel a headache start to come on, and I'm not wearing them, I'll put them on to try and help, and they usually do help.”

Durham-based band D-Town Brass released its newest album “Demiurge” on Dec. 9, 2020, and it is now available in digital and CD format. Photo courtesy of Andrew Magowan.

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Durham-based band D-Town Brass releases its newest out-of-the-ordinary album

By Taylor Molina | Jan. 25, 2021

Composer and key player Andrew Magowan said he thinks the Durham-based band, which released its newest album in December, stays together because of its uniqueness.

Screenshot from Company Carolina's Zoom production of Angels in America. This year, all theatre performances from UNC's various companies were held virtually. Photo courtesy of Hannah Fatool.

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'It hasn't been easy': UNC theater groups reflect on year of shifting to virtual shows

By Taylor Molina | Dec. 10, 2020

With theater depending on in-person interaction, theater companies in 2020 had to be even more creative to make sure the show would go on virtually. Each group produced performances a little differently. Some were on Zoom, others on Skype, some prerecorded, and some livestreamed on Twitch or YouTube.

DTH Photo Illustration. As student voters chose which candidates to vote for, many considered the endorsements of celebrities.

Matherly Collins

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How influential are influencers? Political science professors explain

By Taylor Molina | Nov. 5, 2020

There have been many celebrities showing their support for politicians this year, such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Pump and even Ice Cube. But the question is, how influential are the influencers?

Ayden Love, a resident artist at Critter Swamp in Hillsborough, prepares to tattoo a client on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.

Maris Ava Cruz

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'A dream come true': Tattoo shop in Hillsborough creates a safer space for artistry

By Taylor Molina | Nov. 1, 2020

Clients are traveling from all over to the Critter Swamp in Hillsborough, a Black, trans and queer-owned tattoo shop that was created to combat many issues within the tattoo industry.

A patch of pumpkins in western North Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, people are finding ways to stay in the spooky spirit, such as by carving pumpkins.

Emma Cooke

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Pumpkin houses and DIY costumes: Students find ways to celebrate Halloween indoors

By Taylor Molina | Oct. 21, 2020

The spooky spirit is still in the air this season. While there are less people dressed up on Franklin Street, more students have chosen to stay inside to safely celebrate Halloween.

Production shot from "It Can't Happen Here". Photo courtesy of Martha Hoelzer.

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An eerie echo of today: 'It Can't Happen Here' play to be live streamed from Cat's Cradle

By Taylor Molina | Oct. 14, 2020

This Sunday, "It Can’t Happen Here" will be live streamed from Cat's Cradle to the homes of audiences at 7 p.m. "It Can’t Happen Here" is a 1935 novel by Sinclair Lewis that was adapted into a play. The novel is a satirical look at the rise of a fascist dictator.

Farmer Cindy Stubbs dressed as a witch at Firefly Farm. Photo courtesy of Firefly Farm's Facebook page.

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The Witch's Haunted Barn is saving Halloween with a family-friendly event

By Taylor Molina | Sep. 30, 2020

Elementary school students and families have the opportunity to go to Firefly Farm to experience the spooky spirit starting this Saturday. The event is happening every Saturday in October, with tickets costing $15.00 per family.

On Monday, Sept.23, 2019 at the Carolina Latinx Center, students participate in "Paint My Latinidad" by each painting a visual representation of their latinidad. This event was one of many hosted by the Carolina Latinx Center as a way to celebrate Latin Heritage Month and raise conversations about Latinx culture.

Angelina Katsanis

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, people are celebrating culture virtually

By Taylor Molina | Sep. 27, 2020

Even in a pandemic, Hispanic Heritage Month is still a time to become exposed to various Latinx cultures connected around the world, and Latinx students and faculty at UNC are still celebrating.

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The Process Series' Storytelling Festival aims to bring people together

Students look to blue light glasses to overcome Zoom fatigue, health issues

Durham-based band D-Town Brass releases its newest out-of-the-ordinary album

'It hasn't been easy': UNC theater groups reflect on year of shifting to virtual shows

How influential are influencers? Political science professors explain

'A dream come true': Tattoo shop in Hillsborough creates a safer space for artistry

Pumpkin houses and DIY costumes: Students find ways to celebrate Halloween indoors

An eerie echo of today: 'It Can't Happen Here' play to be live streamed from Cat's Cradle

The Witch's Haunted Barn is saving Halloween with a family-friendly event

This Hispanic Heritage Month, people are celebrating culture virtually

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