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Column: Modern horror movies deserve the boos

By Cecily Ross | October 30

"Hollywood generates a quick buck this way, given people's willingness to go to a trashy horror movie just because it's spooky season. They don't ...

Column: Everyone should watch and value scary movies — and not just during Halloween

By Hailie Davidson | October 30

"The screen is a safe space to indulge in the things that scare us, and this makes horror incredibly valuable to the arts."

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17-year-old guard Lanie Grant adjusts to Division I basketball after reclassifying

By Dylan Stalter | October 30

Lanie Grant joins the UNC women's basketball team a year earlier than expected as a five-star recruit, gold medalist and alum of the Jr. WNBA Court of ...

Efland-Cheeks students to join N.C. Elementary Honors Chorus November performance

By Sheridan Barry | October 30

Christian Adkins and Amarah White will perform for their families and music educators on Nov. 10. The Honors Chorus typically receives over 600 audition ...

'A really nice release': PopUp Chorus offers unique singing opportunity for all

By Morgan Perry | October 29

The chorus offers busy students and adults an opportunity to sing in a choir, even if they have little to no singing experience. In November, the chorus ...

RJ Davis returns for fifth year to resolve unfinished business

By Caroline Wills | October 29

Graduate guard RJ Davis announced his return to UNC with two words and a highlight video May 1. Now, Davis prepares for the season as a leader with hopes ...

First-year forward James Brown looks to have an impact by 'doing the little things'

By Beckett Brantley | October 29

James Brown has been working in the offseason to adjust to the faster pace of play in college.

In his third year, Jalen Washington looks to be a key factor in UNC's frontcourt

By Anna Page Lancaster | October 29

Jalen Washington has a clear opportunity heading into his junior season to become UNC's starting center, and he's put in the work and effort in the offseason ...

'I made it': Former JV player Russell Hawkins walks on to UNC men's basketball team

By Lauren Weider | October 29

After playing on the JV basketball team during his first year at UNC, Russell Hawkins made the move to the varsity squad for the 2024-25 season.

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'Whatever it takes': UNC forward Cade Tyson brings shooting, versatility to Tar Heels

By Harry Crowther | October 29

Although Belmont transfer Cade Tyson is clear-minded and level-headed, the external expectations are high.

'Coach's son' Elijah Davis joins the UNC men's basketball team as a walk-on

By Megan Smith | October 29

Elijah Davis, head coach Hubert Davis's son, joins the UNC basketball team after three years at the University of Lynchburg.

Vanderbilt transfer Ven-Allen Lubin offers depth at center for UNC men's basketball

By Cade Shoemaker | October 29

Head coach Hubert Davis sought out junior forward Ven-Allen Lubin from the transfer portal to fill gaps in UNC's roster. The Tar Heels look to maximize ...

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Graduate Alyssa Ustby transforms shot, revitalizes leader role in final year at UNC

By Anna Page Lancaster | October 29

“She cares so much about the ‘Carolina’ across her chest,” head coach Courtney Banghart said. “She's not from North Carolina, but she’ll call ...

Local standout Drake Powell remembers his 'why' in first year at UNC

By Emma Moon | October 29

Drake Powell, who grew up 30 minutes from Chapel Hill, aims to make his parents and hometown proud during his first year at UNC.

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UNC women's basketball looks to increase offensive production

By Brian D'Aguanno | October 29

Offseason changes made by head coach Courtney Banghart include installing a faster paced offense focused on high scoring and increasing spacing to create ...