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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...

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...