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Review: a nostalgic night at Local 506 with Georgia Moon and the Wrong Band, All Night Boogie Band and The Mothmen

Three bands, one stage and a packed room — last weekend, Local 506 hosted an eclectic night of live music featuring Georgia Moon and the Wrong Band, All Night Boogie Band and The Mothmen.

Local 506 is a rock club in Chapel Hill, featuring a full bar and live music performances. As the night began, the atmosphere started to calm, as a surprisingly relaxed crowd gathered for the show. The venue's dance floor remained open, with many attendees choosing to sit back and soak in the performances, giv...
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Review: Harry Styles' new album is the perfect soundtrack for dancing, crying or both at the same time

On March 6, Harry Styles  broke his four-year musical hiatus  with the release of his fourth studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. ”

The majority of the album consists of disco bops, but it also explores slower, introspective tracks that showcase the artist’s lyrical depth and emotional range.

The lead single, "Aperture," which was released on Jan. 22, explores self-reflection and embracing the unknown. The song stands out from the other tracks because of its distinct glitchy,...
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'This moment demands more than endurance': Celebration honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy

Bishop L. Gene Hatley speaks at the 40th annual MLK Jr. Memorial Celebration, located at the UNC Friday Center, on Jan. 19, 2025.

The MLK University/Community Planning Corp.  hosted its 41st  annual memorial celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday at the Friday Conference Center,  marking the organization's first in-person banquet since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organization is dedicated to lifelong learning, community engagement and intellectual enrichment, as...
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A look back at 2025's biggest fashion trends

The sidewalks of UNC Chapel Hill’s campus had new 2025 styles on full display. Between heading to an 8 a.m. class or going out on Franklin Street at night, fashion made a statement: denim got looser, trends from the past returned, boots grew chunkier and headphones became a key part of almost every outfit.

This year, instead of rolling out of bed in sleepwear or whatever they could throw on, many students showed up to class head-to-toe in fully styled looks, with long jorts and barrel jeans eme...
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Jazz artist Nnenna Freelon reads debut memoir on grief at Stone Center

Through her vocals and storytelling, seven-time Grammy-nominated  jazz artist Nnenna Freelon turned the stage at UNC's Sonja Haynes Stone Center into a conversation about loss and diversity. The event that occurred last Thursday drew attendees from across the Triangle.

This performance and reading held special meaning being at the Stone Center, as  the building was designed by Freelon's late husband, architect Phil Freelon. This building also has both personal and cultural significance b...
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Review: Taylor Swift's new album falls short — even for a longtime fan

As someone who has been a diehard fan since the beginning of Taylor Swift's career, it is hard to admit that her new album left me disappointed.

In August, Swift announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on the “New Heights” podcast, which is co-hosted by her fiancée and American football player, Travis Kelce. The album was released Friday and immediately dominated the charts as Swift blended her signature bubblegum pop and catchy lyrics with cathartic choruses. It sparked conv...