Alice Irby’s academic journey symbolizes an era of liberation for thousands of like-minded women at Woman’s College in Greensboro.
JANUARY 2013
To the Moon, from Chapel Hill
Nearly every U.S. astronaut until 1975 — yes, including Neil, Buzz, John, and Alan — trained at Morehead Planetarium. That’s where they learned to navigate outer space.
Where Sand Meets Sky: Jockey’s Ridge
The Outer Banks’ Jockey’s Ridge, the East Coast’s largest sand dune, is a force of nature that never stops changing and never ceases to envelop those in its path.
Why We Eat Black-Eyed Peas and Collards on New Year’s Day
Many North Carolinians eat similar good-luck dishes, but do they know why?