Sophie Mallinson
Daily News InternSophie Mallinson joined ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ as a daily news intern in summer 2023. She since has worked as a reporter for the daily news team, largely focusing on environmental stories.
Originally from Greenville, N.C., Sophie graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Media and Journalism. During her time as a Tar Heel, Sophie served as a reporter and producer for Carolina Connection, UNC-Chapel Hill’s radio program. She currently is heavily involved in science education at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
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The State Forest Service officials say that a small beetle is responsible for damage that is making elm trees appear as if they've been scorched by fire. -
Following Monday's shooting on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus, some student activists are calling on state lawmakers to put stricter gun measures in place. -
The Eno River State Park commemorated its 50th anniversary with a series of events this week, which included showing off a new visitor center. -
UNC-Chapel Hill's iconic Old Well reopened Sunday, in time for the first day of classes. Since May, the landmark had been undergoing updates to improve accessibility. -
A graduate student’s research has uncovered plastics in tissue samples of 32 marine animals, including some from North Carolina. -
Wildfires burning in Canada have left states, like North Carolina, with smoky summer skies and fluctuating air quality. -
A new funding opportunity is available for a North Carolina grad student to study these habitats developing across the state’s East Coast. -
Researchers say the dinosaur species can aid in understanding earth’s distant past as well as the future implications of a changing climate. -
Prompted by a post-pandemic rise in suicide rates, UNC-Chapel Hill announced new efforts for community collaboration in suicide prevention.
