Features

Kenan Theatre Company reimagines the Greek play ‘NIA’ with a contemporary NC setting

November 8, 2022 Reagan Allen

NIA is being showcased for the first time at UNC by the Department of Dramatic Arts. It will tackle issues like climate change, religious extremist, and women rights.

Longtime football fan helps his blind friend ‘see’ the game via live commentary

October 28, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

Two friends from Creedmoor have been going to football games together for the past 20 years, despite one being blind. They discuss the unique way they see the game.

A new mural from a student artist will promote mental health

October 28, 2022 Reagan Allen

A mural is coming to Campus Y that embodies mental health awareness using nature and iconic school symbols.

From ghostly fields to ghost hunters: a brief foray into the world of hauntings in the Triangle

October 28, 2022 Henry Taylor

Ghost hunters in the Triangle explore historic sites to explain ongoing reports of hauntings.

More UNC students are experiencing ‘burnout.’ It’s part of a nationwide trend

October 28, 2022 Tajahn Wilson

The nationwide trend of student burnout is increasing, according to a study by the Ohio State University. Some UNC students are among those feeling overstressed.

Chapel Hill celebrates Festifall, featuring art, music, food and more

October 14, 2022 Emma Cooke

Festival extends over several weekends, and attendees can patronize local art vendors, eat at food trucks, and even help paint a mural.

Triangle startup ‘CareYaya’ aims to relieve the burden of NC caregivers

October 14, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

The state of caregiving in the US is in need of help itself, and one Chapel Hill start-up aims to do just that.

UNC junior starts non-profit to provide fellow students with opportunities

October 13, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

A UNC business student built a non-profit during the pandemic. It has helped students across the nation get internship offers and MBA programs.

UNC’s ballroom dance team proves it often takes more than two to tango

October 7, 2022 Reagan Allen

The UNC Ballroom Dance Team offers free lessons to any skill level in Latin and Standard international dance styles. The team practices and competes together.

Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez highlights UNC’s Latinx Heritage Month

October 7, 2022 Emma Cooke

In a keynote address, Hernandez advised UNC students to take time for themselves.