Lorelai Sykes

Mike Pence brings his ‘anti-woke’ campaign to UNC, attracting supporters and protesters

April 28, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

Pence, who gave a speech titled, “Saving America from the Woke Left,” was the most prominent Republican politician to visit UNC in years.

Former VP Mike Pence to speak at UNC on ‘Saving America from the woke left’

April 21, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

It’s the first time in years that such a prominent national Republican politician has visited UNC.

In this UNC class, it’s okay to clown around

March 31, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

This Saturday is April Fools Day, but here’s a class that’s no joke: “Physical Comedy, Farce Techniques, and Clown,” or just clown class, is dedicated to the art of clowning around.

UNC Trustees signal their support for ban on ‘compelled’ speech

March 24, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

The UNC Board of Trustees has voted to support the new UNC System policy prohibiting compelled speech. The policy was approved by the Board of Governors in February, banning schools from forcing people to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of admission as a student or employment.

CarolinaCast: Cornell Watson talks about ‘Tarred Healing’

March 13, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

Nearly a year since UNC canceled the showing of the controversial photography exhibition “Tarred Healing,” the photos are on display at the National Civil Rights Museum.
On this edition of “Carolina Cast,” photographer Cornell Watson joins Carolina Connection’s Lorelai Skyes to discuss Tarred Healing and the controversy.

Chris Everett has been elected as UNC’s next student body president

March 9, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

After a contentious election, Chris Everett is UNC’s student body President-elect. He will serve in the role next school year.

CarolinaCast: Recent initiatives aim to reduce inequality in Chapel Hill’s housing market

February 24, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

One of Chapel Hill’s most consistent problems is a lack of affordable housing for students and residents alike. But it’s not a new issue. In this edition of CarolinaCast, Will Christensen and Lorelai Sykes discuss the history of racial discrimination in the housing market and recent initiatives to make housing more inclusive in the area