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Articles by Victoria Kirova
Column: College dating is just a game of nonchalance
Opinion Apr 26, 2026, 10:27 PM What do you call the person you text daily, go on dates with every weekend, are intimate with and introduce your friends to? Your situationship. Somewhere along the way, our generation decided that no commitment was the way to go. In a college dating scene saturated with hookups and emotional unavailability, confusing situations have become the norm.
Review: ‘The Drama’ isn’t what you think
News Robert Pattinson, top, and Zendaya play an engaged couple in "The Drama." (A24/TNS) Digital Managing Editor Apr 17, 2026, 12:31 AM Content warning: This article discusses gun violence in schools. I was not physically or mentally at ease for a single second when watching "The Drama." When I saw that a new movie was coming out starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, I metaphorically booked my ticket months in advance. Unknowingly, I was falling into the very trap that the movie relied on me to.
Column: It’s time to stop pretending reality TV empowers women
Opinion Taylor Frankie Paul during a special preview of the Oscars before the premiere of "The Backelorette," which is now not going to air. Photo courtesy of John Fleenor/Disney. Apr 14, 2026, 12:42 AM Taylor Frankie Paul’s arrest video in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Kaylor Martin’s endless crashouts over Aaron Evans in Love Island USA. Chrishell Stause’s scandalous, publicized divorce on Selling Sunset.
Column: Vintage is the new game day chic
Opinion Students of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and residents of the Carborro area shop at the Chapel Hill Vintage Market on Franklin Street Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The event allows customers to acquire second-hand attire at an affordable price. Mar 10, 2026, 1:28 AM Walk down Franklin Street on game day and find yourself surrounded by a sea of Carolina Blue.
Column: Give young athletes the right to make mistakes
Opinion Ilia Malinin of the United States reacts after competing in the figure skating men's singles free skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 13, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy of Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times. Feb 23, 2026, 4:24 PM “Liu takes gold, Malinin stumbles .” “Crushing finish.” “Squanders his prime Olympic hope.” With just a few words, the media collapses years of training and success into a single moment of failure.
Satire: The BEST day at UNC-Chapel Hill
Opinion Feb 3, 2026, 10:39 PM You wake up on Friday morning with a pounding headache from the diverse beverage choices you consumed the night before at your roommate’s Greek life event. It’s okay though; you’re used to this. Your roommate has yet to find a real date to their events, so you’ve been a plus-one to a mixer each week since August. It’s awesome. After rolling out of bed, you throw on a coat and head to your 8 a.m. lab. Thank God for Tylenol.
Column: UNC promised us the world, then defunded it
Opinion Demonstrators gathered outside the Sprangler Center to show opposition to the removal of all 6 area studies research centers during a UNC Board of Trustees Meeting in Chapel Hill, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Jan 23, 2026, 1:28 AM For many UNC students, the phrase “global education” isn’t just a buzz word used to attract more University applicants. It’s a promise.
Column: 86 years later, the ‘Wicked’ franchise still glorifies eating disorders
Opinion Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED FOR GOOD, directed by Jon M. Chu. Photo courtesy of Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures/TNS. Dec 4, 2025, 6:10 PM With the release of each “Wicked” movie, fans are quick to declare that the franchise is “cursed .” When remarking on the appearances of Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh in these films, some claim that there must be some supernaturally sinister force at play — yet the explanation is far more human.
Life Lessons: How to get the biggest bang for your buck with UNC's meal plans
Lifestyle Nov 30, 2025, 11:57 PM I don’t know about you, but the end of the semester has snuck up on me. I was not aware of the countdown of days before finals until recently. I was even less aware of the dwindling number of meal swipes I had left. As students buzz between classes, late nights studying and extracurriculars, food acts as both fuel and a motivator. I, for one, have been bribed into studying by Chick-fil-A fries.
Guest essay: Independent farmers need state standards like Prop 12
Opinion I operate WildSide Farm in Chapel Hill, a project devoted to transforming what was once a conventional dairy farm into a thriving, biodiverse agricultural ecosystem. Our mission is to create a healthy and vibrant farm where we grow delicious, nutrient-dense food for our local community while protecting and enriching the land’s biodiversity. Our guiding principle is simple but powerful: Healthy Soil. Healthy Food. Healthy People.
Column: Fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, politics
Opinion Nov 16, 2025, 9:36 PM Every five years, the United States government advises Americans about what food and drink they should be consuming in order to foster a healthy lifestyle. These recommendations apply to all ages, through their impact on school lunches, to college dining halls and even to nationally implemented food programs. However, the revision that is expected at the end of 2025 shows a departure from the traditional methods of crafting this advice.
Satire: Introducing EZdium - the overworked student's new miracle drug
Opinion Nov 6, 2025, 10:47 PM Do you despise spending your days hunched over calculus problems in the library, contemplating dropping out? Or pulling back-to-back all-nighters just to survive your philosophy midterm and the organic chemistry exam that sadistically lurks right behind it? Do you ever wish you could press a single button and instantly absorb every ounce of class content without doing any of the work?
Column: The Tea App brews dehumanization and toxicity
Scandals no longer spread through whispers on a college campus; gossip has gone digital. A new app has taken over, allowing students from campuses across the country, including UNC, to anonymously spill the tea. Tea Dating Advice, colloquially called "the Tea app," has been a recent craze — female users review their romantic experiences, giving guys either red or green flags depending on their behaviors and experiences with them.
Column: Protests like No Kings are not enough
Opinion Oct 30, 2025, 10:31 AM Last Sunday, America’s largest cities — from New York to Chicago to Atlanta — were alive with hundreds of thousands of protesters pouring into the streets for the latest No Kings demonstration. The gatherings were jubilant affairs, a collective act of democracy, with people holding signs that blended humor with advocacy. Messages like “Eat the Rich (Ethically Sourced)” and “I like taters not dictators” elicited smiles.
At UNC and beyond, the manosphere’s influence on young men is growing
Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault, violence and mental health. When UNC junior Christopher Dunevant thinks of Andrew Tate, the first word that comes to his mind is “corny.” Dunevant said when he first got on social media, he was recommended an initial wave of content about masculinity. If he interacted with it, he said, it would lead to more and more posts. Though he scrolled until he received less of the content, he watched childhood friends get swept up in it.
A flow state of mind: UNC students spin into mindfulness with cloth stars on the quad
Lifestyle Senior Writer Oct 28, 2025, 1:37 AM From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, you will find Ben Tonnesen on the Quad, wearing over-ear headphones and working with a piece of cloth to enter what is referred to as the “human flow state.” "There’s a category of things called Flow Arts, which is essentially a way to try and tap into that flow state a little easier," Tonnesen, a senior majoring in physics, said.
Column: The No Kings protests made satire great again
When thousands of Americans across the country take to the streets wearing Minion costumes, orange wigs and signs that read “No Kings Except Burger King,” it is easy to laugh — but behind every joke lies an undeniable truth. The No Kings protests — a nationwide movement opposing the Trump administration — may look like a clickbait meme trying to appeal to the chronically online.
Pop quiz: who just won $30,000 from MrBeast in their business analytics class?
University Oct 12, 2025, 8:24 PM On Oct. 2, UNC senior Vinit Satasia left his evening class $30,000 richer after famous YouTuber MrBeast made an appearance. The day before, James “Jimmy” Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, was also spotted filming what seemed to be a YouTube video on the Kenan Stadium, as well as other parts of campus. Satasia said that MrBeast visited the Kenan-Flagler Business School to film content for a future video.
Satire: A locked out student’s guide to underachieving
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue In a world where we constantly compare ourselves to students on LinkedIn, we all have that one friend we don't have to worry about. Comparisons to the token slacker remedy these insecurities, making us feel like the next Bill Gates. Ok, you caught me. I am that friend.
Column: It's time to leave "performative" men alone
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Spotted on campus: male, 19 to 25. Wired headphones in, phone lit up displaying “Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Ray, iced almond milk matcha in hand. Subject is wearing baggy jorts, a collared flannel shirt and non-prescription glasses. The most notable features are a Labubu clipped onto his side pocket and a tote bag carrying a single novel — The Handmaid’s Tale.
Column: I lost my 4.0 and found happiness
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue I came to UNC programmed to try hard: a 4.0 perfectionist with a full AP schedule, top 1 percent of my class and on a first-name basis with my high school teachers. My numbers and letters were perfect on paper yet my mind was a scrambled mess of stress, struggling to keep up.
Column: We can't ignore how the 'tradwife' trend predicted Trump's win
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue Every morning, I wake up as the sun illuminates my silk sheets, put on my cashmere Ralph Lauren “daytime” dress and cook up a homemade breakfast for my husband and two children — from scratch. This signifies the ideal traditional 1950s American woman. This ideal has not only been re-emerging but trending, yet somehow people are still shocked that Donald Trump won the presidential election.
Column: Am I a lesbian for wearing cargo pants?
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue In most Southern schools, throw on a pair of loose jeans, lace up some Doc Martens, have a dyed reddish tint to your hair and you might as well be holding a flag and announcing your sexuality to the world.
Column: UNC must provide more education and resources to prevent harm from alcohol, drugs
A month into my “freshman experience” I witnessed the effects of two girls getting roofied. I saw their eyes roll back and their faces pale, as they melted into the hard concrete of the floor that lay below. I remember standing paralyzed, hands shaking and tears streaming down my face, my thoughts muted by the deafening shriek of the surrounding terror I had stumbled upon. To everyone’s relief, the girls ended up being safe, however, a recollection of the night shows a disturbing reality.
Column: Rise above the bare minimum — raise the minimum wage
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue Amid significant economic development, the skyline expanding as more businesses thrive, the North Carolina minimum wage remains stagnant at $7.25 per hour. In a state categorized by an intellectual hub for education, teaching students progressive ideologies in schools and then sending them into a workplace overrun by oppressive conditions is downright hypocritical.
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