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Study finds racial disparity in foot disorder occurrence

By From staff and wire reports | November 9

A study authored by UNC researchers has found that foot disorders are more common in African Americans than in whites. The results showed that, other ...

Obama says he supports permanent U.N. Security Council seat for India

November 8

NEW DELHI (MCT) — President Obama said Monday that India should rise to the status of holding a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, a dramatic ...

Jessica Breland (51) scored the game’s only double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in her first game since March 2009, missing all of last year battling cancer. Above, Waltia Rolle (left), Breland and Cetera DeGraffenreid prepare for the exhibition game at Carmichael Arena.

Breland leads UNC women's basketball in rout

By Kelly Parsons | November 8

“She’s back.” Those were the words that boomed over the sound system prior to the start of the North Carolina women’s basketball team’s exhibition ...

Barbara Entwisle is the interim vice chancellor for research.

UNC uses search firms to fill administrative positions

By Davis Wilbur | November 8

The search for the next vice chancellor for research is under way, joining several similar searches throughout the University. The search committee charged ...

Bill Andrews (left) and Sue Estroff (right), co-chairs of the academic plan steering committee, discuss the draft in a committee meeting Monday afternoon. The plan is the University’s road map for the next 10 years.

UNC Academic Plan draft balances vision with financial realities

By Nick Andersen | November 8

The University’s academic options in the next 10 years could include a fast-track bachelor’s to master’s degree program, guaranteed enrollment in ...

Kenan-Biddle grants see little competition, few applicants

By Alex Barinka | November 8

Students interested in getting a $5,000 grant for next year might benefit from a lack of competition. As of Monday, no applications had been submitted ...

Learn about role of art in confronting rights abuses

By Letter to the Editor | November 8

TO THE EDITOR: This Friday, Nov. 12, there will be an opportunity to learn about how art is used to bring attention to human rights abuses.

What's in a name? A lot more than ever before

By Letter to the Editor | November 8

TO THE EDITOR: Today, a name is not just a name. It is the gateway to a person’s online image, a key component of one’s personal brand. If you’re ...

Duane Hampton is sworn in as the new Chief of Police in Hillsborough by Mayor Tom Stevens on Monday at the Hillsborough Town Barn.

New Hillsborough police chief sworn in

By Chelsey Dulaney | November 8

Before an audience of family, friends and fellow law enforcement officials, Duane Hampton, Hillsborough’s new police chief, pledged an oath to the town ...

Nobody should miss the chance to gain insight

By Letter to the Editor | November 8

TO THE EDITOR: A campus event reported in the Oct. 26 Daily Tar Heel and sponsored by Christians United for Israel (CUFI) preceded, overnight and town ...

'Bed Intruder' song humor comes with qualifications

By Letter to the Editor | November 8

TO THE EDITOR: Antoine Dodson’s immortal words of caution have become the pop-cultural hallmark of this summer. But it is important to engage the ...

By any other name: Students' quest for a name change makes surprising sense

By Editorial Board | November 8

If students at UNC-Charlotte want to change its name to the “University of Charlotte,” then they should be allowed to. Megan Smith, UNC-C student ...

The population we can all hate

By Saffa Khan | November 8

In the quaint little town of Chapel Hill, nestled in the bucolic milieu, is a population of millions that are oft neglected, or at least until they cause ...

Irrelevant regulation: Formal autonomy for the CAA is long overdue

By Editorial Board | November 8

At its meeting tonight, Student Congress will consider “a bill to provide greater autonomy to the Carolina Athletic Association.” We believe they ...

SKEMA Business School coming to N.C. State

By Elise Young | November 8

Beginning this spring, N.C. students will be able to study international business firsthand. SKEMA Business School — a French school with satellite ...

Three cheers for Bowles: Erskine Bowles was a five-star recruit for the UNC-system presidency-five years on, he has lived up to the hype

By Editorial Board | November 8

The University of North Carolina system has much to be thankful for from the past five years of Erskine Bowles’ leadership. Five years ago, a rather ...

UNC tailback Johnny White will miss the rest of the year after breaking his collarbone on Saturday.

Johnny White's injury leaves vacancy in running back position

By Kevin Minogue | November 8

Almost forgotten in the wake of North Carolina’s dramatic victory against Florida State was the crushing loss of the team’s most consistent offensive ...

Interdisciplinary Cluster Program may no longer count toward Supplemental Education

By Katyayani Jhaveri | November 8

The Interdisciplinary Cluster Program was established as a means of fulfilling the Supplemental Education requirement, and started appearing in course ...

Jenna Wadsworth, a 21-year-old senior at N.C. State, was elected district supervisor for Wake County’s Soil and Water Conservation board. Courtesy of Jenna Wadsworth.

N.C. State student elected to office at 21

By Jessica Seaman | November 8

A student at N.C. State University might be the youngest person elected to a Wake County office. Jenna Wadsworth, 21, a senior at NCSU, was elected ...

JobLink Career Center targets local veterans

By Hannah Floyd | November 8

Locals seeking employment attended the center’s Veterans Day Job Fair to meet with 11 potential employers. The event showcased businesses like A Southern ...