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Emerging stars: UNC football's 2023 recruiting class makes transition to collegiate play

By Brendan Lunga | August 31

Ranked 30th nationally by 247Sports, UNC signed 20 recruits, including six 4-stars. While most first-years may not have an immediate impact on the team, ...

Analysis: Veteran transfers look to make impact on both sides of the ball for UNC

By Jarrett Kidd | August 31

After losing several of its own players to other schools, the UNC football team looked to the transfer portal to fill gaps on both sides of the ball.

Preview: UNC football prepares to face South Carolina in season opener

By Emma Moon | August 31

The Tar Heels are expected to meet the Gamecocks in Charlotte this weekend for Duke's Mayo Classic. After losing to South Carolina in their last matchup ...

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UNC football ready for a physical schedule in 2023

By Ben McCormick | August 31

When UNC football head coach Mack Brown took to the podium at the 2023 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., he made one thing clear about UNC’s schedule: It ...

Analysis: Returning running backs look to improve UNC's ground game

By Brendan Lunga | August 31

With four different starting running backs accumulating over 100 rushing yards each last year and key players returning from injury, head coach Mack Brown ...

Transfers, young faces and depth chart climbers complete a renewed UNC secondary unit

By Grace Nugent | August 31

Assistant head coach for defense Gene Chizik will try to cut down on yards per contest and increase interceptions during the upcoming season. With additions ...

Analysis: Seasoned veterans comprise this year's defensive line and linebacker room

By Hannah Smith and Charlie Haines | August 31

The Tar Heels allowed 436.5 yards per game last season, ranking 116th-worst out of 131 FBS teams. As UNC looks to improve that metric in 2023, strong ...

Analysis: UNC offensive line looks to build upon strong 2023 performance

By Anna Page Lancaster | August 31

The core unit of Corey Gaynor, Spencer Rolland, Ed Montilus, and Jonathan Adorno will be returning to head the offensive line for North Carolina. ...

Analysis: Despite loss of Josh Downs, UNC heads into season with deep receiving roster

By Caroline Wills | August 31

Combining a deep receiving roster with veteran tight-ends, sophomore quarterback and potential first-round draft pick Drake Maye will have plenty of offensive ...

'Truly missed and forever remembered': UNC mourns Zijie Yan at candlelight vigil

By Walker Livingston | August 31

"He would want us to keep doing research here at Carolina that will change the world, that is exactly what we're going to do," Theo Dingemans, the chair ...

Rob Koll tapped to replace Coleman Scott as UNC wrestling coach

By Shelby Swanson and Lucas Thomae | August 31

Koll was a 1988 national champion wrestler at UNC and previously coached at Stanford and Cornell. In his 30 years of coaching experience, Koll has helped ...

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'Sigh of relief': Resident advisers and students reconnect after shooting

By Eliza Benbow | August 31

Students on campus reconnected with each other after the Monday afternoon lockdown — sharing hugs, moments of silence and space to process their experiences. ...

Religious organizations open doors after Monday's shooting, lockdown

By Lauren Zola | August 30

After the shooting and lockdown on Monday, religious organizations on and near UNC's campus responded quickly – opening their doors to students, offering ...

'I just want to go to class': University members reflect on campus accessibility

By Eilah Wood | August 30

“It seems like it’s just a conversation about a retroactive mindset versus a proactive, legally aware mindset,” junior Eleanor Bolton said about ...

Downtown Chapel Hill businesses provide shelter during lockdown at UNC

By Walker Livingston | August 30

Businesses on Franklin Street, like Epilogue and The Purple Bowl, sheltered students and community members during the three hour campus lockdown on Monday. ...

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UNC first-years hold vigil day after campus shooting, hundreds of students attend

By Lucy Marques | August 30

“Let’s do something to show our support and to help make some change,” said Raife Levy, a first-year who helped coordinate the vigil after UNC's ...

Elected officials react to UNC shooting, state of gun legislation

By Lucy Marques | August 30

A shooting on UNC's campus Monday left on faculty member dead. Now, elected officials respond to the emergency that left students on lockdown for over ...

Parents, campus community support students following lockdown

By Emi Maerz | August 30

Community members, parents and alumni gathered on Tuesday to provide support to students through food, hugs and dogs.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC standouts gearing up for 2023 NFL season

By Moira Martin | August 30

Quarterback Sam Howell and wideout Josh Downs will look to make an immediate impact on the Commanders' and Colts' offense, respectively, while quarterback ...

Ahead of his seventh season, UNC's Corey Gaynor 'still got that same dog in him'

By Matthew Maynard | August 30

UNC graduate center Corey Gaynor transferred to North Carolina after four years at Miami. Now entering his final season of college football, Gaynor is ...