Cailyn Derickson, Author at UNC Media Hub

Cailyn Derickson

Cailyn Derickson is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in reporting and political science. She’s interned with The Pilot Newspaper in Southern Pines and The Raleigh News & Observer. She currently works as an investigative reporter for The Daily Tar Heel.

“Don’t limit yourself”: One non-profit orphanage’s mission of second chances

The names of the foster children in this story were changed. Please do not re-publish…

Determined to Help: The support of one tiny home community

The story of how one tiny home community is elevating the thought that no one…

‘Somebody definitely was looking out for her’: From doctor to patient

Hailey Orgass’ head felt like a dead weight. She couldn’t lift it. She couldn’t move…

Hope in the aftermath of a ‘Patient Disaster Crash’

RAEFORD, N.C. — A cloud of orange dust battered his face. The ATV’s roar clogged…