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A Place for Every Body

On Page 60-61: From well-muscled Greek sculptures to ’80s bodybuilders on magazine covers, the idolization of specific body qualities has repeatedly influenced and shaped western societal standards.

The notion of a “perfect body” has detrimental effects on the human race. These posed and perfected depictions are often nothing but a small fraction of bodies that are considered “in shape.”

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Fashion Meets Mind: Coulture, Art and The Brain Host Bold Event Exploring Fashion and Mental Health

On April 3, a lively crowd of curious students gathered at Meantime at The Junction for a collaborative fashion exhibit titled “Threads of the Mind.”

The event was dedicated to exploring mental health and neurocognitive conditions through art and design.

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Art MFA graduate creates works inspired by her own MRI scans

Featured in the "News from the College" newsletter sent to over 80,000 Carolina students, faculty, and alumni: Rebecca Pempek explores the complexities of chronic pain and the American health care system in her thesis artwork.

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From reluctant applicant to senior class president

Published in the Spring 2025 edition of Carolina of Arts and Sciences Magazine: Timothy McLendon reflects on his transformative college journey, including leadership roles, D.C. internships and his passion for justice. 

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The show is just beginning for December graduate Madi Ugan

The dramatic art and psychology double major draws inspiration from all aspects of theater, including improv comedy, directing and sound design.

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Cuisine as a bridge for cultural understanding

A Southern Futures Undergraduate Fellow created an online cookbook, showcasing the N.C. Vietnamese American community’s rich tapestry of experiences.

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Meet a Tar Heel: Jonas Laukoter awarded the 2024 Thomas Wolfe Scholarship

A first-year student, Laukoter draws inspiration from favorite authors, the complexities of religion and the queer community.

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The Daily Tar Heel

'It's about the process': Art therapy provides creative outlet as mental health care

When hospice employee and registered art therapist Anna Hicken asks her patients to paint something that represents their grief, she sees a variety of different images — a flower, a house, a landscape and even the weather. 

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Students unwrap a year of diverse Spotify listening

It’s that time of year again.

2023's biggest artists, songs and albums — from SZA's "SOS" to Zach Bryan's self-titled project — are all over social media. 

Spotify Wrapped, which was released on Nov. 29 this year, provided users with concrete data about their music streaming habits. 

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Thanksgiving, dorm edition: Ways to celebrate, give back this holiday season

It's that time of year again, when the Halloween hauntings have passed and the spirit of the holiday season begins to peek through.

Even though some start celebrating Christmas as soon as skeletons are taken off porches, the red and orange leaves covering Chapel Hill mean Thanksgiving is just around the corner. 

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'Don't have time to erase:' New UNC club promotes quick drawing style

Imagine it's a breezy fall day on campus. You're settled in the Pit, locked in on an assignment due that night. All of a sudden, a bustling group clutching pencils and sketch pads approaches.

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Quilting communities in North Carolina stitch together support

North Carolina quilt creators support communities all over the world with thousands of blanket donations, according to MaryAnn Bufalini, one of the about 200 members of the Durham-Orange Quilters Guild.

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Pagan community in the Triangle uplifts 'love, light and non-judgement'

According to Lynn "MagikCraft" Swain, the owner of metaphysical shop Quantum Soul on Franklin Street, the concept of paganism has been plagued by false assumptions throughout history.

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Author explores writing Afrofuturism and identity in Latina/o Studies Program event

Author and poet Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro began a Zoom call hosted by the UNC Latina/o Studies Program (LSP) on Wednesday with the introduction of one of her short story collections, “las Negras.”

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WALTER Magazine

UNC graduate displays career of Afrosurrealist work on campus

As community members walk by Hanes Art Center, their eyes might gravitate toward the large black and white drawings printed on the walls of the John and June Allcott Gallery.

Visible even from a distance through the glass windows, the drawings are a part of UNC alumnus Antoine Williams’ newest exhibit, "Something in the Way Of Things." 

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Art exhibit fosters conversations between Latino artists and community

Fabrizio Bianchi, one of the creators of The ArtsCenter exhibit “De Colores,” imagines group art exhibits as collaborative musical performances.

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15 Sweet, Icy Treats to Try in the Triangle

Beat the heat in Raleigh, Apex, and beyond with one of these delicious frozen desserts.

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A Guide to Eating Lunch in Downtown Raleigh

Looking for a quick midday bite? Here’s where to get sandwiches, salads, and coffee near Fayetteville Street

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10 Amazing Airbnbs along the North Carolina Coast

Favorite these incredible beach rentals to make the best out of your summer vacay with family, friends or solo.

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