Valeria Cloës

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'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

By Valeria Cloës | March 24

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous television shows and has done voice acting for commercials, video games and other animations. “It’s been a beautiful process to be a part of watching the growth in her career and growth as a person,” McDuffie's wife, Leila Ryan, said.

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'I love this team': Bhangra Elite wins first place at South Asian dance competition

By Valeria Cloës | February 21

Bhangra Elite, a South Asian dance group at UNC, won first place on Feb. 12 at the East Coast Showdown — the team's first in-person competition in two years. At the competition, 13 Bhangra Elite members performed a seven minute set. Performances were evaluated by a panel of five judges. “I would say coming back this year has been so exciting because there's just so much to look forward to,” junior and team co-captain Kaathya Kashyap said.

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UNC School of Social Work launches its first Black History Month Research Series

By Valeria Cloës | February 8

The UNC School of Social Work launched its inaugural Black History Month Research Series last Wednesday. The series highlights work from an anti-racist approach by faculty, doctoral students, alumni and external researchers.

Kate Lewin

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Signs of mental health issues and ways to approach those conversations

By Valeria Cloës | January 27

A mental health resource of warning signs and how to help your peers, friends and family members address mental health concerns.

Kate Lewin

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Breaking down on-campus and community-based mental health resources for UNC students

By Valeria Cloës | January 24

An array of mental health services exists for students to start using, regardless of the severity of mental health issues a student may be experiencing. These include short-term initial therapy and longer-term options both on and off campus.

Cora McAnulty

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UNC alumnus Eric Garcia talks new book that aims to reframe conversations around autism

By Valeria Cloës | January 17

Eric Garcia, a 2014 UNC graduate, a senior Washington correspondent at The Independent and a columnist for MSNBC, published "We're Not Broken" on Aug. 3. “I hope that through reading this book, that (autistic people at UNC) see that it's possible to live a good autistic life," he said.

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UNC performance groups navigate a return to the stage

By Valeria Cloës | December 1

UNC's Ebony Readers/Onyx Theatre, Company Carolina and Kenan Theatre Company all found ways to perform amid COVID-19 restrictions, and their programming has evolved throughout the year. "I think it was frustrating being home or having a lot of restrictions doing in-person theater," Company Carolina producer and treasurer Ethan Sichel said. "I think it's also allowed us the opportunity to really be creative and explore the possibilities of theater and the capabilities of theater here at UNC.”

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UNC student organizations petition to add a permanent ramp at the Old Well

By Valeria Cloës | November 16

UNC students are calling for the University to take action and provide more permanent on-campus solutions for students with disabilities.

Quincy Marks

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'Research Perseveres': A look ahead at the 60+ events of University Research Week

By Valeria Cloës | November 8

University Research Week, scheduled from Nov. 8-12, is dedicated to celebrating and learning about the research conducted at UNC through a variety of events, both in-person and virtual. This year’s theme is 'Research Perseveres.'

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Katie Rains

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'Part of what's here': Being and Belonging exhibit hosts Latinx artists across N.C.

By Valeria Cloës | October 17

The exhibition will be on display until Dec. 12 and aims to introduce a greater audience at UNC to a Latin American aesthetic sensibility. "Being and Belonging" was organized by UNC Global in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas. The artists featured in the art exhibit are: Antonio Alanís, Tina Alberni, Adriana Ameigh, Georges Le Chevallier, Gabriela Costas, Alexandre Emmanuel, Lina Fernández Giraldo, Gloribel Irizarry, Leandro Manzo, Peter Marín, Renzo Ortega, Alexander Lee Quiñonez and Tina Vasquez.