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Introducing "Sticky Feet": a UNC student comedic film

By Holly Adams | January 26

UNC student film, "Sticky Feet" is set to premiere on Feb. 24 at the Varsity Theatre in Chapel Hill. The film is directed, produced and cast by University ...

UNC softball looking to bounce back after lackluster 2022 season

By Brendan Lunga | January 26

“We just want them to go out there and believe in themselves and invest in each other,” head coach Donna J. Papa said. “Certainly, the other team ...

María Estorino appointed to be University Librarian

By Liv Reilly | January 26

María Estorino has been appointed as the new vice provost for University Libraries and University Librarian, beginning Jan. 30. She succeeds Elaine ...

Northside neighborhood feels pressures of increased student presence, housing costs

By Eliza Benbow | January 26

Northside, which is historically the largest Black community in Chapel Hill, has seen a decrease in homeownership for years and an increasing demand for ...

Tori Hansen talks NWSL draft, relationship with current pros Pinto and Dickey

By Hamsini Sivakumar | January 25

The senior center back was selected by the Orlando Pride on Jan. 12 as the first pick of the third round and the 25th overall selection.

Former UNC wrestlers Chasen Blair and Andre Petroski chase mixed martial arts dreams

By Erin Singleton | January 25

Current UNC wrestler Austin O’Connor and Blair were roommates at Chapel Hill for three years. They keep in contact on a weekly basis as O’Connor looks ...

There are more than 300 affordable housing units situated in the twelve public housing communities in Chapel Hill

Affordable housing explained: A look at public developments in Chapel Hill

By Walker Livingston | January 25

The Town of Chapel Hill owns and operates a number of affordable housing units within Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including single up to multiplex residences. ...

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Gritty performance at Syracuse gives UNC men's basketball second road win of season

By Noah Monroe | January 25

Tuesday's men's basketball win against Syracuse was anything but pretty, but it showcased the experience and grittiness that is needed for North Carolina ...

Hyde County had more than twice the state average in school funding for the 2021 to 2022 school year

NC ranks last in national school funding effort, report says

By Avery Baker | January 25

North Carolina ranks 50th in school funding effort and 48th in overall funding level, according to an annual report by the Education Law Center. Parents ...

Number of active short-term rentals, including Airbnb, increase in Chapel Hill

By Annie Gibson | January 25

"Since January 2021, the number of active short-term rentals (STRs) in the Chapel Hill area has increased by about 40 percent."

Chapel Hill works to meet demands for affordable housing

Despite funding, Chapel Hill sees stall in affordable housing preservation, development

By Bailey White | January 25

The development and preservation of the Town of Chapel Hill's new affordable housing units struggles to keep up with demand, despite increases in funding. ...

‘Absolutely ridiculous’: Students struggle to find on- and off-campus housing

By Maddie Singleton and Abby Pender | January 25

Six hundred UNC students are on the waitlist for fall 2023 on-campus housing. Last year, there were 422. That's an increase of 42.18 percent. The University ...

UNC men's basketball fights off late-game Syracuse push, defeat Orange 72-68

By Lindsey Ware | January 25

This win upholds UNC’s win streak and proves that the team is capable of winning on the road.

Gov. Roy Cooper signs executive order to ban TikTok from state-issued devices

By Sam Kornylak | January 24

The executive order, signed Jan. 12, directs the state's Chief Information Officer and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology to develop ...

UNC gymnastics emerges victorious in Carolina Tri-Meet after layoff

By Lindsey Ware | January 24

Following a two-week hiatus, the North Carolina gymnastics team returned to competition by picking up right where it left off.

Here's what you need to know about land use ordinances and affordable housing

By Ethan E. Horton | January 24

A land use ordinance is a collection of all of the rules, procedures and guidelines a municipality follows when developing a property. It defines, through ...

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North Carolina housing shortage, instability negatively impacts mental health

By Maddie Policastro | January 24

Housing instability is a prominent issue facing many North Carolina residents. About 348,000 renter households in North Carolina are at an extremely low ...

Graduate students say they struggle to afford housing, take up extra work

By Emi Maerz | January 24

Graduate students in the UNC community face complications in the relationship between their stipends and rent in Chapel Hill. Between finding roommates, ...

UNC men's basketball looks to solve Syracuse's 2-3 zone in Tuesday night clash

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | January 24

After Saturday’s 80-69 victory over N.C. State, UNC head basketball coach Hubert Davis insisted he was not worried about the team’s record. With a ...

Column: A guide for navigating your college breakup

By Georgia Roda-Moorhead | January 24

"A week ago I discovered that my boyfriend was cheating on me. This discovery sent me into emotional shambles. I needed to re-introduce structure to my ...