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Palestinian rapper mixes unique music with controversial politics

April 6, 2019

At UNC, Tamer Nafar performed his politically-charged hip-hop music. Critics say parts of his performance are Anti-Semitic.

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“Like the little brother I never had”: SMART mentoring brings college students and kids together

March 30, 2019

UNC’s SMART Mentoring program pairs UNC students with local children. It targets low-income communities and focuses on issues of race, class and gender.

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Who let the dogs out… onto Instagram? Pet accounts take over the social media platform

March 30, 2019

Some UNC students have created Instagram accounts showcasing dog personalities. They say its a way to combat social media’s toxicity.

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UNC professor points to extreme weather as evidence of climate change

March 23, 2019

As much of the U.S. deals with extreme weather, UNC professor Chip Konrad explains why it’s a sign of climate change.

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At this Carrboro market, it’s truly a free-for-all

March 23, 2019

The Really Really Free Market of Carrboro is a place where you can find clothes, books, toys, and all kinds of other free stuff.

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Black female students lack access to hair salons. So, they turn to one another.

March 23, 2019

In Chapel Hill, there’s no place that specializes in styling black women’s hair. So, some students style each other’s hair in their dorm rooms, but that’s technically illegal in North Carolina.

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Alumnus helps UNC fashion class as both a major donor and instructor

March 23, 2019

Allen Bosworth gifted the Fashion Mash program with a donation and will be teaching a FashionMash course in the fall.

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Film festival challenges the traditional medium, showing movies in creative spaces

March 9, 2019

The Cosmic Rays film festival screened experimental short films, including a performance from two Toronto artists that incorporated live elements.

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Robertson Scholars attend both UNC and Duke. Where does their loyalty lie?

March 9, 2019

Students in the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program take classes at both UNC and Duke. Who are they cheering for?

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UNC group says menstrual equity is a national problem. Period.

March 2, 2019

Equal access to menstrual products is a growing issue globally, nationally, and locally. One student organization is working to educate people about menstrual equity.

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