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Blackfuturism: A full color spectrum of Blackness

February 2, 2024 Jessica Simmons

In an exhibition that coincides with Black History Month, thirty Black artists across the Triangle have come together to show off over 100 canvases. They express what the future of Blackness holds in their creations and for their communities.

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Former Washington Post executive editor says journalism remains vital in an era of social media

February 2, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Marty Baron spoke at UNC about journalism in difficult times, and said there are still reasons for students to continue to pursue journalism careers.

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North Carolina’s first ‘Safe Parking Site’ creates space for homeless people in cars

January 14, 2024 Sierra Pfeifer

The Greensboro site is intended to be a place where anyone can stay in their cars for free overnight or during the day, without being hassled and asked to move.

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UNC’s Long COVID Recovery Clinic helps patients cope with lingering symptoms

January 14, 2024 Henry Taylor

A UNC clinic is working to help long COVID patients cope with their symptoms, while trying to get to the bottom of what causes some people’s symptoms to linger for months or years.

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Mead, or honey wine, is making a resurgence in North Carolina

January 14, 2024 Henry Taylor

Mead is the oldest alcoholic drink, but it has long since fallen out of fashion. Now the drink is becoming popular again as more meaderies open their doors.

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‘Larks and ravens’: a new spin on contra dancing

January 12, 2024 Sierra Pfeifer

As contra dancing has spread beyond its country roots to bigger cities, suburbs and college towns, many groups have started using gender neutral terms instead of “ladies” and “gents”.

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Grief, fear, isolation: Students feel ongoing effects from the Israel-Hamas war

December 1, 2023 W.H. Hayes

Since the Hamas attack on Israel October 7, the conflict has led to increased emotional and mental distress on UNC students who have connections to Israel or the Palestinian territories.

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As Guskiewicz weighs Michigan State job, UNC begins to envision a future without him

December 1, 2023 Caroline Horne

Some professors and students are hoping Guskiewicz stays in Chapel Hill, while speculation has begun on possible successors.

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NC will legalize sports betting in 2024, but students have been gambling illegally for years

December 1, 2023 Sofia Casini

Though sports betting won’t become legal until some time in 2024, that hasn’t deterred sports fans, even those under 21, from participating in it. At UNC, gambling is prevalent.

Features

Some Taylor Swift fans find their bank accounts have become a blank space

December 1, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

The Eras Tour movie is just the latest expense for Taylor Swift fans. Some college students have spent thousands on the artist this year.

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