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'Overdue for him to be celebrated': RJ Davis named a finalist for the Naismith Trophy

By Gwen Peace | March 27

On Tuesday afternoon, the senior guard was named a finalist for the Naismith Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player of college basketball.

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New Undergraudate Student Government bill cuts stipends for Honor Court members

By Lena Miano | March 26

The original bill proposed by Pollack eliminated stipends for summer members of the Honor System – which includes members of the Honor Court and attorney ...

'I can’t explain how local I am': Eliza McLamb plays hometown show with new album, new perspective

By Emi Maerz | March 26

On Saturday night, Carrboro-raised singer-songwriter Eliza McLamb performed her debut album in the Main Room of Cat's Cradle for family, friends, fans ...

Office DJ: This playlist is NOT about Jimmy Buffett

By Lauren Rhodes | March 26

I love Jimmy Buffett and no one can stop me.

CDC outlines new COVID-19 regulations, no longer requires five-day quarantine

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 26

The CDC recommends returning to normal activities if fever has not been present without the help of fever-reducing medication and symptoms have ...

AI modules aim to equip students and faculty with tools to navigate new technology

By Dallia Lindell | March 26

The Carolina AI Literacy Initiative introduced three modules aimed at helping students and faculty navigate the use of generative AI in the classroom. ...

Country song explores heartbreak through UNC basketball

By Margaret Hungate | March 26

Gary Frost, a New Jersey native, released a country single on March 22 that explored heartbreak through allusions to UNC basketball titled "UNC."

Chapel Hill Fire Department acquires two new trucks for stations 2 and 3

By Fiona Wong | March 26

Fire chief Jay Mebane said the new trucks cost $600,000 and $710,000, respectively. He said technology has changed a lot, and to continue to meet national ...

Lumos provides broadband internet service to 1,500 homes, businesses in Orange County

By Sierra President | March 26

Derek Kelly, vice president of market development for Lumos, said Lumos’ main focus has been on the northern part of the county, where the majority ...

UNC women's tennis star Reese Brantmeier sues the NCAA over prize money rules

By Shelby Swanson | March 26

According to NCAA bylaws, college athletes are only allowed to keep $10,000 of their earnings per calendar year. Reese Brantmeier is trying to change ...

Sports betting during March Madness builds community, raises concern about gambling

By Tess Alongi and Akash Bhowmik | March 26

Online sports betting was legalized in North Carolina on March 11. Since then, students and experts have voiced concerns about gambling addictions but ...

Zayka Indian Cuisine replacing Basecamp on Franklin Street, set to open in May

By Caroline Horne | March 26

Renovations for the restaurant are roughly halfway completed, Keshav Kalia, owner of Zayka Indian Cuisine, said. He is excited about joining the other ...

Preview: UNC to face high-flying Alabama offense in Sweet 16 showdown

By Daniel Wei | March 26

Will we see a breakout performance from rookie guard Elliot Cadeau? Here's an analysis of UNC's Sweet 16 matchup with Alabama.

Potential anonymous app ban could restrict campus access to Yik Yak, other apps

By Josie Wissel and Caleb Herrera | March 26

UNC System President Peter Hans introduced a plan to ban anonymous apps on UNC campuses, which he said is to prevent bullying and harassment.

Column: Forcing the sale of TikTok ignores the bigger issue of cybersecurity

By Anna Cathryn Perry | March 26

"Why is bill banning a popular app the only partisan thing our polarized Democratic and Republican parties can agree on, aside from passing funding so ...

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'All my own': Studio art seniors display year of work in exhibitions

By Charlene Wu | March 26

Studio arts majors utilized a variety of mediums, from linocut prints to ceramic sculptures, in their senior honors thesis exhibitions this year. They ...

'Past Forward: Native American Art': Ackland exhibit displays centuries of Indigenous art

By Laney Currin | March 26

"Past Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum" will be at the Ackland Art Museum from Feb. 16 to April 28, along with collaborative discussions, ...

Editorial: CDS must do better to serve students with dietary, religious restrictions

By Editorial Board | March 26

"When dining halls close their regular dinner hours at 8 p.m., it makes it difficult for students to find healthy and fulfilling options without paying ...

Taylor Hall welcomes new hot food vending machine

By Sofia Szostczuk | March 26

The new Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosk offers warmed savory and sweet foods such as small burger sliders, potstickers, cinnamon rolls and molten lava cakes. ...

UNC Cleantech Summit highlights need for clean economy, green technology

By Alyssa Acevedo | March 26

The event included a variety of keynote speakers and discussions about topics contributing to a clean economy. The Summit invited academic, business and ...