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LISTEN: Student Lockdown Experiences, Mental Health Resources and Campus Dorm Safety Measures

By Sarah Choi , Natalie Bradin and Sierra Pfeifer | September 7

Welcome to Heel Talk, The Daily Tar Heel’s podcast recapping the biggest local news of the week. Tune in every Thursday to hear from hosts Sierra Pfeifer ...

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Column: CHCCS students deserved a better first day of school

By Katelin Harmon | September 7

"These students were just getting acquainted with their walk to class, making friends and building their own community on campus. The shooting that occurred ...

Orange County BOCC discusses emergency preparation and climate action plan

By Lola Oliverio | September 6

Amy Eckberg, Orange County sustainability programs manager, introduced the County’s 2023 Draft Climate Action Plan and updated Greenhouse Gas Inventory ...

Preview: UNC women's soccer gearing up for a pivotal clash with No. 10 South Carolina

By Moira Martin | September 6

After the Tar Heels settled for a second scoreless tie against a gritty Wisconsin team, North Carolina has since ignited the formerly stagnant offense. ...

Preview: Three keys for UNC football to win home opener against Appalachian State

By Ben McCormick | September 6

Cleaning up the offense and stopping the run game will be crucial focus points for North Carolina as it looks to defeat Appalachian State on Saturday. ...

Average rent for an apartment in Chapel Hill is rising

Column: Millionaires are trying to buy Chapel Hill’s election. Here's why.

By Samad Rangoonwala | September 5

"This isn’t going to be the kind of highly partisan election you’re used to, the pro and anti-housing sides are using similar rhetoric – they all ...

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Student-run fashion magazine explores storytelling, social discourse

By Morgan Brenner | September 5

Coulture, a fashion and lifestyle magazine run by UNC students since 2015, is looking toward a new year of content and fashion storytelling.

Inaugural genre-bending festival blends music and activism

By Emi Maerz | September 5

LFG Fest, a new genre-bending hip-hop, punk and noise microfestival, had its first weekend of performances in Durham in late August.

Community members critique lockdown communication from Town, UNC

By Ashley Quincin and Walker Livingston | September 5

Following the Aug. 28 shooting on UNC's campus, some community members said communication from the Town of Chapel Hill and the University was disorganized. ...

UNC professor Zijie Yan remembered as gentle mentor, loving father

By Natalie McCormick | September 5

"He just wanted to educate people, to teach people and mentor people," UNC senior Bergen Murray said of associate professor Zijie Yan, who died on Aug. ...

H.B. 808 passes General Assembly in veto override, restricts gender-affirming care for minors

By Maddie Policastro | September 5

A new law in North Carolina restricts gender-affirming care for minors. One of the sponsors of the bill said his major motivation was to protect children ...

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'I've never been that scared in my life': International students respond to a campus shooting

By Eilah Wood | September 5

Many international students who came to UNC from countries where access to firearms is more restricted than the U.S. said they felt unprepared during ...

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Orange County sees increase in visitor spending, contributes $236 million to local economy

By Grace Whittemore | September 5

With events returning to the University and pandemic protocols being dropped, Orange County saw a more than 20 percent increase in visitor and tourist ...

Column: The (Im)possibility of Resuming Normal

By Le Ha | September 5

"To make some sense of the senseless, I turned to talk to others on campus. I asked them about how they spent this past week, how they’ve navigated ...

Editorial: We must stay vigilant in combatting COVID-19

By Editorial Board | September 5

"Without the safety net of a UAA, the University should proactively emphasize safe practices and support for students affected by COVID-19 to protect ...

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More than 200 cameras installed in residence halls to increase campus security

By Liza Smith | September 5

Approximately 270 security cameras were installed this summer in residence halls across campus. The University installed the cameras to help enhance security ...

Faculty reflect on campus safety and returning to class

By Maya Waid | September 5

Faculty members reflect on campus safety after Monday's shooting, lockdown protocols and what it means to move forward as students return to class on ...

Numerous N.C. wetlands lose protections under Farm Act and SCOTUS case

By Walker Livingston | September 5

"For those of us here in Chapel Hill, we see how inconvenient and scary flooding can be even in our community," Kelly Moser, a senior attorney and leader ...

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Ford, Menante and Greaser lead Team USA to historic Walker Cup win

By Harry Crowther | September 5

Members of the UNC men’s golf team, David Ford, Dylan Menante and Austin Greaser, competed on Team USA in the 49th Walker Cup in Scotland this past ...

Orange County Rape Crisis Center faces debilitating funding, budget cuts

By Sophia Fanning | September 5

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is reducing the scope of its services and cutting staff in the face of debilitating budget cuts. The OCRCC and other ...