Story by Emmy Benton Simran Panda, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, looks out the window…
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From Chapel Hill to space: Morehead Planetarium inspires the next generation
Video by Champ Lyerly
‘Everything I imagined and more’: The story of UNC basketball’s last JV player
When UNC basketball player Evan Smith runs out onto the floor of the Dean Smith Center, he wears the number 32 across his back. But as the last-ever varsity walk-on from the now-defunct JV basketball team, Smith’s journey to Roy Williams Court wasn’t quite like theirs.
Chasing Velocity: How analytics changed pitching
This video explores how innovations in technology and data analytics have changed the way we approach the art of pitching in baseball.
Flipping the Script: UNC Gymnastics on the Rise
This story focuses on the rise of the University of North Carolina’s gymnastics program and how head coach Danna Durante is reshaping perceptions of the sport within the Atlantic Coast Conference. In a collegiate gymnastics landscape long dominated by powerhouse conferences like the SEC and Big Ten, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is emerging as a program to watch, thanks to Durante’s leadership, recruiting, and emphasis on visibility. Through competition sound, crowd energy, and insight from coaches and athletes, the story shows how increased attention on UNC gymnastics not only elevates the team itself but also brings greater recognition to the sport across North Carolina, signaling a broader shift in where elite gymnastics can thrive.
Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
A story stitched in color
By Sienna Ayes A dark green mesh helmet caked heavy with dust. A white-and-blue silicone…
A look into the UNC system’s growing dependence on adjunct labor
An investigation into how and why UNC system schools have increased their use of part-time faculty.
Safe to Care: Inside North Carolina’s Nursing Simulation Revolution
One student is performing a procedure on a manikin, while his teammate observe and help.…
UNC strives for better brand, adopts interlocking NC as primary logo
Story by Harry Crowther UNC-Chapel Hill has a new (but old) logo. In early November,…