Michael Jackson – Fame We Will Never See Again
Michael Jackson is widely considered one of if not the most famous person of all time. His name is instantly recognised in every corner of the globe. Even in my…
Second Semester – Second Chances
And just like that, the fall semester is drawing to a close. I don’t know about you, but this semester seems to have flown by. Between the stresses of classes,…
Voices of Power: Black Artists and the 2026 Grammy Nominations
For decades, major award institutions like the Grammys and Academy awards have historically overlooked Black creators, even as Black music and film have become more integrated into American entertainment. Despite…
James Cates Jr.: The Need For Community Memory
On November 20, 1970, James Lewis Cates Jr. was killed by a white supremacist motorcycle gang outside the Student Union. Cates was a community member living in the historically Black…
State Fair Taste Test
Apple Pie Lemonade: 8/10 A perfectly seasonal rendition of a beloved classic drink. The apple pie lemonade took sweetness to a new level with some particles of cinnamon sugar still…
Politics Is No Place for Civility
Civility is a core American virtue woven into the fabric of our society. Across races, religions, and the wealth distribution, politeness, manners, and civility are encouraged, taught and rewarded. Young…
This Must Be a Cakewalk for You
This Must Be a Cakewalk for You Did you know we mimicked you in our quarters even under your stronghold? And you took our joke, gentrified it, and forced us…
A reminder that these are the best days of your life.
In my great-grandmother’s house, there is a watch that counts down the seconds until the best days of my life. My great-grandmother tells me that once the clock stops you…
A Slice of Life: Grape Salad
It’s really beginning to feel like fall around campus. The leaves are falling, it’s getting colder and the Chapel Hill landscape has begun to fill with beautiful autumnal hues of…
Advice from Your Junior Big Sis: Tips for Finishing the Fall Semester Strong
Hey y’all! We’ve hit that point in the semester where the weather is hot one day and cold the next, you have three papers due in the next two weeks,…
