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‘B Daht,” the Dean Dome’s new arena host, hopes to fire up the fans – and spread a positive message

January 15, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Brian McLaughlin – who goes by the name B Daht – says he wants to spread a message of unity: “Like there is no gender bias. There is no race bias. There is no age bias. We’re all Tar Heel fans.”

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UNC student turns his OCD into a musical

December 3, 2021    

Gian Gibboney’s play tries to address common stereotypes about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He hopes the performance will represent others like him. 

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New UNC e-sports gaming arena becomes a gamer’s heaven

December 3, 2021    

A south campus dorm has transformed its basement into a gaming arena for all things e-sports, including competitive and casual events.

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Students are taking finals in-person this semester, and it’s even more stressful than usual

December 3, 2021    

Finals season is here, and many students are feeling the pressure of the intense week ahead after a year and a half without in-person exams.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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