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UNC softball uses eight run seventh inning to take down UNCG, 15-5

| March 26

Elevate: Amplifying voices in our community

'Justice isn’t about just us': A history of local queer people, spaces and movements

By Emma Geis | June 27

LGBTQ+ people have a storied history in North Carolina, marked most notably by legislation such as Senate Bill 49 and House Bill 2. Despite this, local ...

'League of his own': DTH alumnus Sharif Durhams pushes to reach more communities in new role

By Ashley Quincin | June 25

Sharif Durhams, the first Black editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel, has been named the managing editor of news of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ...

'It has served so many people for so many years': Juneteenth celebrations commence at Hargraves

By Walker Livingston | June 19

Community members gathered at Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill to celebrate Juneteenth and the unveiling of a new landmark at the center. Hargraves ...

House Bill prohibits compelled speech in UNC System schools, raises concerns and support

By Mary Mungai | June 6

House Bill 607 prohibits UNC System schools and community colleges from compelling students, faculty and administrators to express a given view of social ...

Fairness in Women's Sports Act threatens rights of trans athletes

By Sydney Beyer | May 20

On April 19, the N.C. House passed House Bill 574, also known as the Fairness in Women's Sports Act. This new legislation would prohibit transgender female ...

Most Lumbee Tribe members in North Carolina live in Robeson, Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland counties

After more than 100 years, Lumbee Tribe still seeking federal recognition

By Walker Livingston | April 27

“I want people to know that we are a tribal entity, we are a tribal government, we are a government that is self-sustaining,” John Lowery, chairperson ...

'A personal attack': NC House Republicans introduce bill to criminalize drag shows

By Arwen Helms | April 25

Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House filed House Bill 673 on April 18, which would criminalize drag shows in the presence of minors statewide. ...

Affirmative Action Coalition bridges student groups with Diversity at Carolina

By Ashley Quincin | April 17

On Saturday morning in Carroll Hall, the Affirmative Action Coalition hosted the Diversity at Carolina event to discuss affirmative action policy and ...

Former UNC stars to host free Diversity Field Hockey & Soccer Clinic

By Kelly Baker | April 10

The free-of-charge clinic aims to provide access and resources to young girls and families of color and help minimize the various barriers to participation. ...

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'We were people, too': Unhoused population faces complex relationship with police

By Gowri Abhinanda , Tori Newby and Maddie Singleton | April 5

Chapel Hill resident Bobby Woodlief said he has endured a variety of difficulties during his 18 years of experiencing homelessness in the town. As a result ...

RENA Community Center continues to serve neighborhood despite historical injustices

By Maddie Policastro | April 4

“That is basically the main purpose of the Rogers Community Center,” RENA President Robert Campbell said. “To give voice to a marginalized community ...

Chapel Hill Public Library hosts series of readings on reparations and repair

By Libby Wakefield | April 3

On March 30, the Chapel Hill Public Library hosted “From Here to Equality: Chapel Hill Community Read and Conversations,” the second session in a ...

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Computer science department works to close the gender gap

By Eilah Wood | March 28

The computer science department, typically a male-dominated field, has seen an increase in students identifying as non-binary and female over the past ...

Muslim students observe Ramadan and begin fasting period with support of MSA

By Arwen Helms and Lauren Fichten | March 28

As dusk descended on Murray Hall last Thursday, students gathered to celebrate Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims marked by deep spiritual reflection, ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library introduces sensory resources to serve neurodiverse community

By Libby Wakefield | March 26

In an effort to make the space more inclusive, the Chapel Hill Public Library is launching an initiative that offers nature-themed, sensory-friendly resources. ...

'A sisterhood': LEAD helps foster a new generation of Black doulas

By Adele Morris | March 21

Lived Experience Accessible Doula (LEAD) is an eight-week program that trains black doulas, or birth experts, on how to support black mothers emotionally, ...

'Dehumanizing' experiences lead disabled student to demand improved bus accessibility

By Emmy Martin | March 21

After a series of accessibility-related issues with Chapel Hill Transit, UNC junior Sarah Ferguson reached out about her negative experiences with bus ...

Pawan Dhingra speaks on anti-Asian violence in final lecture, March 29

By Madison Gagnon | March 21

The final lecture of the Nannerl O. Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professorship will take place next week at Duke University with speaker Pawan Dhingra ...

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Orange County Schools works to diversify student enrollment in advanced courses

By Maddie Van Meter | March 8

Members of Orange County Schools provided the Board of Education with updates on their partnership with Equal Opportunity Schools in a Monday meeting. ...

'Black and Carolina Blue Tour' showcases Black history on UNC's campus

By Annie Ham | March 7

In the end of February, University Libraries promoted a website titled “The Black and Carolina Blue Tour” — a recently updated digital showcase ...