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As they commemorate Black History Month, some students question UNC’s commitment to equality

February 15, 2020

While Black History Month is a time to raise up the voices of the black community, some black students say they feel UNC isn’t serving their best interest.

How Joe Van Gogh is making your morning caffeine fix more sustainable

February 15, 2020

With the installation of new 21-kilowatt solar panels, Joe Van Gogh is following the trend of coffee shops cutting down on waste.

Could doulas help reduce the mortality rate among black infants in North Carolina?

February 8, 2020

Doulas are becoming more popular in North Carolina. Yet black families aren’t as likely to seek them out, despite the fact that black infants are at hight risk for pregnancy-related complications.

Ethical farming is a growing movement, as people care more about animal welfare

February 8, 2020

People are beginning to show more concern with how their meat products are getting from the farm to their plates. This has fed into a movement promoting ethical agriculture.

Lucia Lucas combines a powerful voice with a powerful message: ‘Be yourself’

February 1, 2020

Lucas, who is performing at CURRENT Artspace+Studio in Chapel Hill, broke ground as the first known trans woman to headline at a major U.S. opera house.

Growing upward: future farms in NC could be vertical

January 25, 2020

N.C. State students and faculty have turned a shipping container into a vertical farm. It’s a new growing method may enhance and assist traditional farms.

Actors play randomly assigned roles in Playmakers’ “Everybody”

January 25, 2020

PRC’s newest play wants audiences to think about the way they live and how they want to leave their legacy. For each show, the actors are assigned their roles by lottery, creating a different show every performance.

Raleigh’s Lunar New Year festival highlights traditional version of Chinese culture

January 25, 2020

The Chinese New Year Festival tries to bridge the information gap between authentic Chinese culture and “Americanized” perceptions of the East.

Christianity plus cattle: Cowboy churches are on the rise

January 13, 2020

One of the fastest growing trends in religion is cowboy churches. According to one fellowship group, more than 200 are now operating around the United States.

Maple View Mobile is bringing back the milkman

November 23, 2019

Home milk delivery is a rare service, but the Chapel Hill company Maple View Mobile is hoping to popularize it again.