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UNC Police obtain search warrant for UNC SJP Instagram account in vandalism case

By Ananya Cox | July 21

UNC Students for Justice in Palestine promoted a May 11 protest on their Instagram that resulted in some demonstrators pouring red paint on South Building. ...

Downtown trolley to transport locals, tourists for international soccer game

By Anna Fetter | July 18

The Manchester City and Celtic FC soccer teams are playing in Chapel Hill on July 23. Locals and tourists alike will be able to use the trolley service ...

‘Underutilized strategy': Storm drain murals raise awareness for waterway pollution

By Morgan Brenner | July 18

Jordan Lake supplies water to around 1 million residents in the surrounding area and has seen many problems with point source pollution since the 1960s. ...

Six Diamond Heels selected during MLB Draft

By Emma Moon | July 18

During the three-day 2024 MLB Draft, six players from the Diamond Heels' 2024 team were selected to go to the majors. Here's a breakdown of which ...

UNC hockey program adds new women's team

By Beckett Brantley | July 18

After seeing the caption on a post from the UNC hockey's Instagram in January advertising a new women's team, then-first-year student Hattie Leasure immediately ...

Chancellor Search Advisory Committee hold special meeting on July 17

By Natalie McCormick | July 17

The Chancellor Search Advisory Committee met on Wednesday to discuss updates on their search for the next chancellor of the University.

UNC plans to make Honor Court staff-led after over 100 years of student leadership

By Ananya Cox | July 17

In an email to the campus community on July 17, UNC announced that it plans to shift the student-led honor system, which has existed at ...

Proposed N.C. bills target predatory towing, excessive fees

By Quinn Groves | July 17

House Bill 1024, Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform, would establish the Towing and Recovery Commission. The commission would regulate towing businesses ...

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CDS and community members reflect on Bojangles litter across campus

By Regan Butler | July 16

Bojangles’ rectangular boxes has reportedly caused trash cans to overflow and litter to increase across campus, potentially due to the bulkier packaging. ...

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'I'm my own guy': Criswell looks to rewrite story after returning to UNC football

By Emma Moon | July 16

According to Jacolby Criswell, he wouldn't be back at North Carolina if that wasn't his dream. With his dreams in mind, the player isn't holding anything ...

Community members perform poetry, share stories at Eno Arts Mill Gallery events

By Brigette Bagley | July 16

The Weave & Spin series, an open-mic event held every second Wednesday of the month, features poets and artists with unique perspectives, simultaneously ...

Owner, community members reflect on Mediterranean Deli one year after fire

By Sophie Baglioni | July 15

July 22 will mark one year after a fire broke out at Mediterranean Deli — a restaurant on Franklin Street — while a contractor was doing ...

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The summer UNC turned pretty: Community participates in visiting TV production set

By Morgan Brenner | July 15

UNC students were involved in the production of season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty" as it filmed on campus July 8-10.

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Diamond Heels' Casey Cook drafted No. 103 in MLB Draft by Texas Rangers

By Emma Moon | July 15

Known as the Tar Heels' best pure hitter, redshirt sophomore left fielder Casey Cook was selected as the No. 103 pick in the third round by the Texas ...

Diamond Heels' Vance Honeycutt drafted No. 22 in MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles

By Emma Moon | July 14

During his three seasons with the Tar Heels, Honeycutt etched his name in UNC history.

Carrboro Farmers Market-goers dress in their cherry best for annual Tomato Day

By Emma Cooke | July 14

Tomato Day is Carrboro Farmers Market’s biggest annual event of the year, featuring more than 70 tomato varieties from local farmers and limited-edition ...

UNC student rapper aims to prove 'you don't have to be one thing'

By Emma Moon | July 14

Benji Garland released his second rap album under the name Skkolar in May, with a new single on July 14 and four more singles on the way.

UNC fraternity members listed as speakers at Republican National Convention

By Ananya Cox | July 14

A group of students and fraternity members will be featured speakers at the Republican National Convention this week after gaining national attention ...

Local birdwatching groups support community and green spaces

By Anna Fetter | July 11

Local birdwatching groups support nature and facilitate community by providing organized tours, identifying both common — and more rare — birds alike. ...

UNC diver Aranza Vazquez prepares for second Olympic appearance

By Emma Moon | July 11

After placing sixth in the 3-meter springboard competition at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Vazquez has one personal goal left to check off before her time ...