Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Erin Mun
Former UNC men’s tennis player focuses his coaching on the mental game
While coaching tennis, Randall Scott emphasizes not only the physical challenges, but also the mental endurance athletes must have on the court. Scott, a former player on UNC men’s tennis team, chronicled these coaching principles in his book “The Inner Way of Tennis, Sport, and Life: Playing the Game from Inside Out.” Scott began playing tennis at 15 years old and earned two varsity letters at UNC.
Flyleaf Books creates reading communities through book clubs
At Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, readers gather through a growing book club program designed to bring people together and turn reading into a shared experience. Flyleaf Books has a total of five book clubs, each focusing on a specific genre.
Southern Cultures revives 'Poetry on the Porch' poetry reading and square dance event
Lifestyle UNC English and comparative literature Professor Calvocoressi sits on the front steps of Bingham Hall on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Apr 28, 2026, 3:37 AM A front porch has long been a place for Southern storytelling — where voices carry, neighbors gather and history is passed down in rhythm and memory.
Community mixtape project displays Chapel Hill as more than just a college town
Lifestyle Photo courtesy of Hannah Kanwischer. Apr 21, 2026, 7:54 PM Chapel Hill residents of all ages and backgrounds are coming together to create a community mixtape. The project, "Talk of the Town: Chapel Hill Community Mixtape," is a creative writing, performance and recording series created as a way for residents to express passion for Chapel Hill.
Student-founded app aims to put 'dating' back into 'dating app'
Lifestyle Anchor's founders pose for a photo by the Old Well on Friday, March 27, 2026. Mar 28, 2026, 11:23 PM Anchor, a new dating app created by a group of UNC students, does not function like an ordinary dating site. Instead of swiping and matching at random, the app was created and tailored specifically toward UNC students, aiming to create genuine connection through planning and going on dates.
Carrboro Film Fest returns for 20th year of celebrating Southern culture
Lifestyle Signs are posted at the Carrboro Film Fest on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Mar 3, 2026, 7:14 PM Last weekend, the Carrboro Film Festival — a gathering of filmmakers and audiences in celebration of independent film — took place at the Drakeford Library Complex. The festival was organized and sponsored by the Town of Carrboro, and some of the creators were invited by festival organizers to apply.
'I hope to provide joy': UNC first-year's art is featured in the Student Union
Lifestyle Jack Nelson poses in front of his paintings in the Art Gallery of the Student Union on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Feb 8, 2026, 7:29 PM A one-man exhibition by Jack Nelson, a UNC first-year majoring in business, featuring a diverse set of his recent work, is on display in the Student Union Art Gallery from Feb. 1 to March 13. His passion for art started young, inspired by his grandmother who was an artist.
Morehead Planetarium hosts 'Meteor Mixer' with drinks and dancing under the stars
Lifestyle Nov 30, 2025, 11:59 PM The Morehead Planetarium held its Meteor Mixer on Saturday, Nov. 15, offering guests food, drinks, music and a hands-on experience with its science exhibits. The mixer, designed for guests 21 and older, targeted the young adult audience, aiming to boost the planetarium’s foot traffic through a fun and casual social event. The Morehead team started planning for the event this past spring.
Word on the Street: What are Tar Heels thankful for?
Lifestyle Senior Writer Nov 30, 2025, 10:33 PM Thanksgiving week has finally arrived, and students are beginning to rush off to visit family and friends and eat good food. But before campus completely empties, some UNC students are reflecting on what they are thankful for. Here is what they said. Sydney Greene, senior, anthropology major “I would say the support of my family.
Review: 'Wicked: For Good' defies good storytelling
News City & State Editor Nov 25, 2025, 12:11 AM Watching the second act of “Wicked” inside the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, you see the tale of two best friends each finding their way amid wicked powers and a world fighting against them. Watching the second act in a movie theater as “Wicked: For Good,” you observe the insistent use of CGI, a beige world and non-stop action interspersed with occasional songs. “Wicked” saw director Jon M.
New Ackland director Shalini Le Gall aims to make museum a 'bridge' for the community
University Nov 20, 2025, 12:15 AM Growing up in New Jersey, Shalini Le Gall ’s first ‘aha’ art moment was seeing Vincent van Gogh ’s “Irises” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during a high school field trip. “I remember just being, kind of, really struck at how beautiful that work was and just had a really quiet moment with that by myself,” she said.
Ackland's new exhibit displays modern art from Robertson Scholarship founder's collection
Lifestyle Nov 13, 2025, 6:50 PM Ackland Art Museum ’s newest exhibition, “Color Triumphant, ” features modern art from the collection of Julian and Josie Robertson. Julian Robertson, who died in 2022, was a UNC alum and the founder of the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program that connects UNC and Duke. The exhibition comes from a longstanding relationship between the Ackland and Julian Robertson.
Column: My love letter to Halloween at UNC
Opinion Editorial Board Member Oct 31, 2025, 8:29 PM On any night during the week leading up to Halloween at UNC, you’ll see battalions of jack-o'-lanterns guarding front porches, spot becostumed revelers traversing Franklin Street between bacchanals, hear The Rocky Horror Picture Show echoing from the Varsity Theatre, and much, much more skullduggery.
'Halloweekend' in Chapel Hill, explained
In college, Halloween is more than just a one-night holiday. It is a weekend-long celebration, often from Thursday through Sunday, where students plan out nights of costumes, parties and traditions in what has become known as “Halloweekend” — and UNC is not exempt from this trend. Planning sometimes starts months before the day of Halloween, and costumes seem to get more creative every year.
The Center Theater Company brings 'The Sound of Music' to Carrboro
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Fifty years after the movie's release, the Center Theater Company will present their performance of "The Sound of Music," with shows running from Sept. 12 through 28. "The Sound of Music" is based on the true story of Maria Rainer and the von Trapp family from Austria.
'Hands grabbing a community': Durham nonprofit provides children with free books
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Book Harvest is a nonprofit organization in Durham that promotes childhood literacy. They recently marked a milestone on Aug. 22, when they installed their 100th Book Hub at Leigh Farm Park. They have been on a mission to share books with every child since 2011. Book Hubs are boxes filled with used books installed in community spaces across Durham.
PhD student puts on original performance about reproductive injustice and incarceration
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, April 13, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Actors perform "Fight Like Hell," a piece that honors the experiences of Black women who have survived reproductive injustices in U.S. prisons and jails, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Swain Hall in Chapel Hill. This performance features the powerful stories of Pamela Winn, Kristie Puckett, Tiawana Brown, and Latisha Facyson. Photo courtesy of Zari Taylor.
UNC classes and organizations offer alternative spring breaks
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, March 16, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue UNC Hussman students and instructors pose for a picture at La Nacion, a prominent newspaper in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over spring break, the group worked on documentary projects in partnership with journalism students at La Universidad Católica Argentina. Photo courtesy of Sol Arreguez.
'Fashion is always there for you': UNC students attend New York Fashion Week
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue UNC students traveled to New York City to attend New York Fashion Week on Feb. 8, gaining firsthand experience in the fashion industry. By networking with industry insiders and gaining special access to shows, their week was more than just a unique opportunity — it was a look at the future they hope to shape.
School of Rock Chapel Hill starts the new year off with a blast
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue School of Rock is a music education program with franchises all over the world. It currently has over 350 schools and 62,000 students enrolled in the program. The school provides music lessons after school for all ages, but primarily kids and teens. The Chapel Hill franchise first opened in 2017.
Three UNC a capella groups prepare for ICCA competition
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The 29th season of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, is starting this month. Three UNC groups — the UNC Walk-Ons, the Tar Heel Voices and the Tarpeggios — will be competing. On January 25, the Walk-Ons and Tar Heel Voices will compete in the first round at the Carolina Theater in Durham.
Schoolkids Records officially closes Chapel Hill location after 50 years
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue On Saturday, the Chapel Hill community was forced to say its final goodbye to the local record store favorite, Schoolkids Records. Schoolkids it would be closing in August due to financial constraints, and since then, the community has slowly grieved the former shop.
Community supports local artists at biannual Arts on Market event
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue Arts on Market, a biannual community art event, was held on Sunday at Southern Village. The event takes place every spring and fall, providing the community with an opportunity to purchase from local artists. Vendors sold various pieces, including paintings, pots, crocheted items, candles, woodworking and handmade accessories.
Interactive cello performance explores themes of offering and loss
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue On Friday and Saturday in Swain Hall’s Black Box Theatre, Okorie “OkCello” Johnson performed "Offering," a cello concert that was a part of the Process Series’ 2024-25 season. The name embodies Johnson’s central aim in this performance, which he said is to gift the audience with a shared musical experience.
EROT encourages poets of color to take up space
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue Ebony Readers/Onyx Theater held auditions last Thursday and Friday for their fall show, which will occur in November. EROT is the oldest spoken word organization at UNC, founded in 1979. Through this collaboration between Ebony Readers and Onyx Theater, individuals put together their creative talents, creating a slam poetry and spoken word team.
1,2,3 Puppetry combines social justice and entertainment
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue Sol Ramirez, a junior at the University of Connecticut, is the driving force behind 1,2,3 Puppetry, a local group of young puppeteers based in Chapel Hill. The group promotes the mission of social justice by utilizing performance art of giant puppets, music, masks and movement. By combining entertainment with activism, 1,2,3 Puppetry aims to build a community-centered company through puppetry.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Erin
Contact Erin, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack