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New bookstore to open in Carrboro, focuses on used and affordable books for everyone

By Bridget Bendezu | November 15

Golden Fig Books, an independent Durham bookstore, is opening a new store in Carrboro at Carr Mill Mall on Friday, Nov. 18.

'It's really dangerous': Residents along NC-54 struggle with lack of crosswalks

By Olivia Gschwind | November 15

Some areas of NC-54 lack crosswalks near bus stops, which poses a problem to pedestrians trying to reach those across the road. The highway is one of ...

UNC football looking to avenge last year's 23-point loss against Georgia Tech on Saturday

By Gwen Peace | November 15

UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo remembers last year's loss to Georgia Tech as one of the two worst games he’s experienced in his time on the job. ...

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Column: We need to rethink gifted and talented education in NC

By Georgia Roda-Moorhead | November 15

"In a country that views education as an economic equalizer and key predictor for future success, policymakers have a moral imperative to ensure that ...

Sancar Center hosts event for Azerbaijan Victory and Flag Day, celebrates culture

By Phoebe Martel | November 15

Last Saturday evening, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora, Triangle-area officials and Washington, D.C.-based foreign policy analysts gathered to celebrate ...

Column: The Chinese character 'biang' and what it means to me

By Michelle Seucan | November 14

"From my many years at the Chinese school, I have developed an intimate relationship with the many complexities and simple pleasures of my culture — ...

State honors tribes during American Indian Heritage Month, some question sincerity

By Caroline Dickey | November 14

On Nov. 2, Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month to celebrate the eight state-recognized indigenous tribes. Since 1990, ...

Hospitals face strains amid rise of flu and respiratory illnesses in NC

By Audrey Kashatus | November 14

North Carolina is facing very high levels of influenza-like illness much earlier this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control ...

'Celebrating and interrogating Southern culture': Carrboro Film Fest returns for 17th year

By Jenna Rupp | November 14

The film festival will showcase nearly 50 independent films, all focusing on the South and Southern culture. The two feature-length films were both written ...

UNC Board of Trustees discuss university naming policy, Tar Heel Bus Tour

By Abby Pender | November 14

The Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to pass an amendment to the university naming policy and recognized the success of both Campaign for Carolina ...

UNC wrestling loses 23-12 to No. 5 Michigan in first-ever dual at Boshamer Stadium

By Evan Rogers | November 14

“Especially this year, we have high expectations for ourselves,” Lautt said. “We want to win the ACC. We want to be in the top five in the country." ...

UNC women's soccer offense wakes up in NCAA Tournament win over Old Dominion

By Brendan Lunga | November 14

The Tar Heels scored early and often. Redshirt first-year Ally Sentnor began the onslaught in the 6th minute, and the team generated chances all night. ...

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'An opportunity to celebrate with others': American Indian Heritage Month at UNC

By Stella Griffin | November 14

Throughout November, campus organizations are celebrating American Indian Heritage Month. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Carolina Indian Circle will host ...

'Part of my identity': Kasama club connects UNC’s Filipino community

By Samantha Nichols | November 14

UNC's Kasama is a club dedicated to fostering community and connecting Filipino-identifying students at the University. In recent years, the group has ...

No. 12 UNC women's basketball deploys full-court trap in win over TCU

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 14

Our defense drives our offense,” junior small forward Alyssa Ustby said. “Once we get going and get some stops, then offense just comes easy.”

Matson records hat trick in final home game, lifts UNC field hockey to NCAA Final Four

By Shelby Swanson | November 13

On Sunday, North Carolina earned a 5-2 win over the Hawks in the NCAA Tournament second round. But for the Tar Heels’ senior class, Sunday’s win was ...

Op-ed: A student organization’s attempt to divide the School of Law falls flat

November 13

"The UNC Federalist Society made a deliberate and ultimately self-defeating choice to invite a speaker who was not only purposefully provocative, but ...

'It’s the time of highest need': Residents face housing shortage, rising prices

By Lily Richardson | November 13

Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents face difficulties as interest rates and home prices rise and housing becomes more challenging to find. Since 2017, the ...

Office DJ: Songs that warm my punk, metal and emo heart

By Caroline Parker | November 13

"But, no matter how many new genres and artists I’m introduced to, the emo, punk, metal and grunge scenes will always be my musical homes."

Column: $1.2 billion should come with strings attached

By Samad Rangoonwala | November 13

"So when manufacturers like VinFast come to NC asking for billions in government handouts, there's no reason not to restrict the size of the cars they ...