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State racial equity task force releases report, showcases successful legislation

By Libby Wakefield | February 6

According to the report, TREC seeks to take a holistic look at the criminal justice system and create strategies and solutions to address racially disparate ...

Chapel Hill announces development of long-anticipated inclusive playground

By Caroline Horne | February 6

“It's just a really worthy project and one that we've been wanting to do for a long time, and we’re really happy that we got that funding, so that ...

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Political leaders and experts consider reality of North Carolina redistricting reforms

By Sophia Fanning | February 6

Both N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland, Rutherford) and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Guilford, Rockingham) sponsored a bill ...

Laura Saavedra Forero added to SBP ballot after technical issues

By Madeleine Ahmadi | February 6

Undergraduate Student Senate candidate Matthew Tweden filed a lawsuit — which he later dismissed — against the Board of Elections arguing unclear ...

Chapel Hill staff host public LUMO meetings with rewrite underway

By Makenzie Mills | February 6

The draft portion of the rewrite process is set to occur through May. This summer and fall, the proposed changes will be presented to the town council, ...

Animal therapy provides stress relief across Chapel Hill

By Sydney Brainard | February 6

Although owning a pet can be difficult due to various factors, organizations and farms both on and off campus are providing opportunities for students ...

Silent Sam blindfolded by a Confederate flag in 2015. The statue was recently given to Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Column: If you know UNC for just its beauty, you don't know it well enough

By Sarayu Thondapu | February 6

"UNC is a beautiful place, but if that's all you know it for, then it's time to dig up the skeletons."

Flyleaf Books holds panel discussing gun safety, culture

By Preethika Ratnam | February 6

On Tuesday, a historian, journalist, student activist and the executive director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law joined for a panel discussion about ...

SBP candidate Jaleah Taylor aims to address food insecurity, inclusion

By Charlotte Wilkerson | February 6

There are four pillars to the campaign’s platform: diversity, inclusion and belonging; accessibility; collaboration and community service; and transparency. ...

High school publications capture student interest

By Grace Gao | February 6

Beyond UNC's campus, high school students are creating news content for other high school students. Their work provides connections, not just between ...

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'Specific dismantling': Public school educators, legislators react to shift to private vouchers

By Sophie Baglioni | February 6

Late last month, Phil Berger (R-Guilford, Rockingham), the N.C. Senate president pro tempore, confirmed the state legislature plans to expand ...

Column: UNC needs more than a performative Black History Month

By Laney Crawley | February 6

"Creating a more inclusive and supportive environment requires more than just symbolic gestures during Black History Month."

Members of UNC chancellor search committee to be named in early February

By Ashley Quincin | February 6

UNC System President Peter Hans says the search committee for a permanent UNC chancellor will be finalized early this month — though he has ...

Four UNC women's lacrosse players sidelined for 2023-24 season

By Emma Moon | February 6

Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Marissa White, Chloe Humphrey and Kaleigh Harden suffered season-ending injuries.

UNC wrestling rattled in tough N.C. State road environment

By Megan Smith | February 6

“It’s sold out, and 99 percent of them are wearing red and screaming at you,” UNC head coach Rob Koll said. "And you get accosted as you're walking ...

Hark the Pod: Victory Edition

By Shelby Swanson , Luther Walker , McKenzie Bulris , Gwen Peace , Natalie Bradin and Caroline Wills | February 6

In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's victory over Duke in men's basketball. Also on this episode, the editors discuss the results ...

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Column: The lesser of two evils is still evil

By Harry Black | February 5

"When your entire presence in the legislature is built around preventing other ideologies agendas, then you’re not actually pushing your own. This defensive ...

Former N.C. Supreme Court justice files lawsuit to establish right to 'fair' elections

By Ethan E. Horton | February 5

Orr's lawsuit asks the court to officially establish an unenumerated right to fair elections and to declare that the maps passed by the General Assembly ...

Memoirs of enslaved Hillsborough woman enrich understanding of history

By Marisa Rosa | February 5

The 1868 memoir of Hillsborough resident Elizabeth Keckley details her life as an enslaved woman, her fight for freedom and eventual success as a seamstress ...

Tar Heels triumph in overtime thriller, beating N.C. State Ice Pack 3-2

By Grace Nugent | February 5

The North Carolina men's ice hockey team faced challenges and penalties before emerging triumphant.