Features

Not every UNC student yearns for a big family Thanksgiving

December 3, 2021

Carolina Connection’s Sabrina Ortiz tells us about her family’s Thanksgiving tradition – a small gathering and take-out food.

Bland Simpson’s latest book is a collection of stories from across North Carolina

November 19, 2021

UNC professor Bland Simpson’s latest work, North Carolina: Land of Water, Land of Sky, shares stories about the state’s natural beauty.

UNC biologist publishes database of bird diets across species

November 19, 2021

With the help of a team of students, UNC biologist Allen Hurlbert created a database of bird diets to see how they’ve changed over time.

Holiday decorations reignite passionate debate regarding “Christmas creep”

November 19, 2021

The holiday spirit is in full swing in the town of Chapel Hill. With it only being mid-November, is it too early to start decorating?

Falling acorns drive students nuts, but play an important role in the ecosystem

November 12, 2021

It’s fall in Chapel Hill. That means crisp air, colorful leaves and falling acorns. It’s a phenomenon that’s driving some UNC students nuts.

UNC alum Leroy Arthur competes for roses and affection on ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’

November 12, 2021

UNC alum Leroy Arthur is among the contestants on the current season of the popular reality dating show.

UNC alumni premiere their movie musical, dreaming of an Oscar

November 10, 2021 Ava Pukatch

A team of UNC alumni created an original movie musical to try to activate an obscure Academy Award category.

Cat’s Cradle to host ‘Office Hours’ audio-visual party

November 10, 2021

After a two-year hiatus, the dance-party-slash-audio-visual-performance known as Office Hours is returning to Carrboro.

UNC helps a Vietnam vet get his Purple Heart – 50 years after he served

November 5, 2021

Army veteran John Spencer was wrongly denied an honorable discharge, in part because of racism. UNC law students helped him get his medals and veterans benefits decades later.

‘Carolina Cupid’ organizes blind dates to raise funds for visually impaired people

November 5, 2021

A student-run organization is pairing up with UNC students, sending them on blind dates and donating the proceeds to help people get the vision care they need.