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Column: In defense of the humanities

By Edward Lezada | February 8

"But the humanities don't need to justify themselves with business and science. These enhance their resume but they have inherent virtues. The humanities ...

Investigation into Josh Stein closed, NC law used ruled 'likely unconstitutional'

By Ethan E. Horton | February 8

A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that a North Carolina law making "derogatory reports" toward candidates during an election cycle illegal was "likely ...

Editorial: Out with the old and in with the hue

By Editorial Board | February 8

"While we can never fear that color is going to disappear from our world, it does impact several factors in our lives. Color is something we take for ...

"Others" fees make up the majority of undergraduate student fees

From Student Government to Connect Carolina: how your student fees are reviewed

By Collin Tadlock | February 8

When checking finances on ConnectCarolina, students may notice a number of different fees charged to their student account. Here's a breakdown of these ...

NC Public School Forum proposes 24.5 percent base pay increase for teachers

By Avery Baker | February 8

According to the North Carolina Public School Forum’s “Top Education Issues 2023-24” report, teachers in North Carolina have one of the largest ...

N.C. Senate passes Parents' Bill of Rights, could impact LGTBQ+ students

By Bridget Bendezu | February 8

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 49, the Parents' Bill of Rights in a 29-18 vote. The bill must now be heard on the state ...

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Orange County Schools employees bring concerns of overcrowding to Board of Education

By Maddie Van Meter | February 8

Patrick Abele, Orange County Schools' deputy superintendent, said overcrowding is a concern for the school district as new growth in the area is leading ...

UNC men's basketball nears breaking point after early implosion at Wake Forest

By Lucas Thomae | February 8

"Our back is against the wall," senior center Armando Bacot said.

Walk. Support. Glow. makes strides, brightens student mental health

By Keerthana Gotur | February 8

Walk. Support. Glow. is a student-run nonprofit focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. On top of hosting biweekly meetings, the organization ...

Role of chancellor, provost in proposed UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership unclear

By Abby Pender | February 8

Conversations continue surrounding the newly proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership The resolution to “accelerate” the development of the ...

UNC men's basketball suffers third straight loss in 92-85 defeat at Wake Forest

By Hunter Nelson | February 7

Despite a late push, the North Carolina men’s basketball team (15-9, 7-6 ACC) suffered its third straight loss in a 92-85 defeat to Wake Forest (16-9, ...

Faculty Executive Committee continues conversations on BOT's recent proposal

By Emi Maerz | February 7

On Monday, the Faculty Executive Committee continued their discussion of the new School of Civic Life and Leadership proposed by UNC Board of Trustees ...

UNC men's basketball looking to earn much-needed victory at Wake Forest

By Hunter Nelson | February 7

On Tuesday, UNC will head to Winston-Salem to square off against Wake Forest. The Tar Heels beat the Demon Deacons 88-79 in early January but will face ...

Chapel Hill community responds to rise in gun violence

By Maddie Policastro | February 7

Chapel Hill has seen a rise in gun violence-related incidents in the past year, with the most recent shooting at the Chapel Ridge apartment complex on ...

UNC baseball welcomes high expectations after strong finish to last season

By Cooper Metts | February 7

UNC’s roster is well-rounded with veteran experience, as the team is returning six of its consistent starters from last season. The Tar Heels also have ...

Guskiewicz introduces new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Expression

By Lauren Rhodes | February 7

The new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Speech was formally charged by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on Monday, Jan. 30. “This committee will ...

Column: Sometimes, “bad” user interfaces are good

By Arul Gundam | February 7

"A good interface shouldn't be noticed by the user. There should be consistency in the design of whatever websites or applications in order to offer the ...

No. 14 UNC men's tennis shows fight but ultimately falls to No. 3 TCU, 4-3

By Gwen Peace | February 7

“I think we’re far from our best,” graduate transfer Ryan Seggerman said. “If we’re gonna lose these, we want to lose them now and grow from ...

FDA proposal to allow gay and bisexual men to more easily donate blood

By Sierra President | February 7

On Jan. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to change their current blood donor eligibility policy, which could allow more ...

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Food access report highlights lived experience of those facing food insecurity in Orange County

By Sam Kornylak | February 7

The Orange County Community Food Access Assessment is a report compiled by the Orange County Food Council which aims to help transform food insecurity ...