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Singer-songwriter and UNC alumna Tift Merritt awarded 2026 Thomas Wolfe Prize
Tift Merritt has traveled from small clubs in Chapel Hill and Raleigh to stages around the world, but she said in a speech the night of Sept. 29 that much of her artistic journey can be traced back to where it began. Speaking at the 2026 Thomas Wolfe Lecture in Hill Hall, Grammy-nominated Merritt reflected on the North Carolina places, people and experiences that shaped her as a singer-songwriter and artist.
UNC Greg TikTok account makes everyday moments feel meaningful
Most UNC students don’t stop to admire their walk to class. They’ve done it too many times. They know the paths, the buildings and the crowds by heart. But on UNC Greg’s TikTok, @gregory.unc, those same ordinary moments become something else: cinematic snapshots of a college experience that students may not realize they’re living until they see it through someone else’s lens. UNC Greg is modeled after the original @gregory.nyc account on TikTok — whose creator is actually named Greg.
Are influencer brands on the rise due to quality or personas?
From SKIMS to rhode, influencers and celebrities have turned their online followings into businesses, giving them something traditional brands spend years trying to build: an audience that already knows them. For an industry built on viral launches and online followers, the question is whether consumers are buying influencer’s products — or if the influencer is selling it.
Rebecca Graham founds Clayboro Studios, continuing in her family's footsteps
Lifestyle Owner of Clayboro Studios, Rebecca Graham, demonstrates how to center clay on the pottery wheel during a date-night class on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 in Carrboro, N.C. Photo courtesy of Sarah Arneson. Editorial Board Member Jul 6, 2026, 7:27 PM The clay can smell fear. That’s what Rebecca Graham, the founder and owner of Clayboro Studios, tells her pottery students, reminding them to be present in the moment when creating.
Monsoon magazine's latest issue weaves together South Asian-American students' common 'threads'
University Members of UNC Monsoon's magazine pose for a portrait at their launch event for their 2025-26 issue, "Tapestry." Photo courtesy of Aleena Sebastian. Apr 28, 2026, 3:41 AM “Tapestry,” the 2025-26 issue of UNC Monsoon’s magazine, is an anthem — both to the interwoven, diverse stories of UNC’s South Asian community, and to the intricate, soulful craftsmanship of their fabric-making forefathers.
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.
Carrboro resident seeks to make local news more accessible with 'The Carrborean'
Lifestyle Jennifer Yourkavitch, founder of The Carrborean, poses for a portrait while holding a print issue of The Carrborean. The Carrborean is a local newspaper for Carrboro, N.C. Photo courtesy of Rob Carty. Feb 23, 2026, 11:59 PM In a town known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse community and sustainable, independent spirit, residents of Carrboro once had to scour dozens of websites to figure out what was happening in their own backyard.
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