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Editorial: Blood drives show health is still political for queer people

By Editorial Board | November 15

"Those who are eligible should consider donating blood on Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re eligible or not, everyone ...

A guide to Coming Out Day events on campus this week

By Allie Kelly | October 11

Here are some of the events happening on campus this week to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.

"We didn't want to cancel Pride": Durham celebrates LGBTQ+ community safely

By Dylan Thiessen | September 26

Festival coordinator Travis Cinnamon said the event's organizers were forced to pivot to determine what safe activities they could hold in person and ...

Transgender teen asked to submit to TSA strip search at RDU, according to lawsuit

By Susie Webb | September 21

Content warning: This piece contains graphic descriptions of experiences transgender individuals have had with TSA security. The mother of a transgender ...

CHCCS removes painted pride flag from classroom wall

By Isabella Reilly | August 29

Jeff Nash, executive director of community relations for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, said in an email that the flag was painted over due to an ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman announces her bid for reelection

By Kelli Rainer | June 14

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman is running for reelection after serving her first four-year term in the position.

LGBTQ+ students share how they celebrate Pride

By Valeria Cloës | June 6

For some of the LGBTQ+ students at UNC, Pride Month means a number of different things. Bri Smith, a rising junior, said Pride is about embracing ...

Chapel Hill and Carrboro collaborate to host Small Town Pride events throughout June

By Kelli Rainer | June 3

In honor of Pride Month, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are collaborating to host Small Town Pride, a local month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ ...

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After five-year fight, UNC allows graduates to specify name on diploma

By Kelly Kendall | May 3

The University Registrar notified seniors that they now have the ability to specify the name that appears on their diplomas. This decision allows students, ...

N.C. General Assembly's three anti-trans bills follow a recent nationwide trend

By Brian Rosenzweig | April 20

In the past month, the N.C. General Assembly has introduced three bills seeking to discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who are transgender ...

UNC celebrates LGBTQ+ community through its annual Pride Week Celebration

By Chelsea Ramsey | April 14

Pride Week this year featured a variety of virtual events, including a Pride baking party, an LGBTQ+ book club meeting, Pride wellness hour, Pride Pictionary ...

NCGA Weekly Roundup: Vaccine PSA, education bills signed and anti-LGBTQ+ bill introduced

By Guillermo Molero | April 13

There's a lot that's been happening in the N.C. General Assembly. This is part of a new series that will look at bills the legislature has introduced, ...

Column: Everything you need to know about Lil Nas X's Billboard no. 1 single

By Ellis Riggsbee | April 7

If the March 26 release of “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” has taught me anything, it’s that there’s nothing more controversial you can do than ...

Most public school records in N.C. will now show students' preferred names

By Ella Layn | March 30

A recent change from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will now allow North Carolina public school students to list their preferred ...

Equality Act, cosponsored by Rep. Price, passes House, still faces vote in Senate

By Kathryn Goodwin | March 3

U.S. Rep. David Price co-sponsors and votes for the Equality Act, prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The ...

LGBTQ+ educators discuss Valentine's Day, give advice to those struggling with identity

By Anthony Howard | February 9

With Valentine’s Day approaching, educators at UNC who identify as LGBTQ+ uncover their personal journeys and stories of love, talk about their plans ...

In defense of 'Ratched': How it avoided the seven deadly sins of queer film

By Chloe Walker | February 7

There are at least seven deadly sins in queer film, such as obnoxious age gaps and lack of queer actors. Despite the negative reviews, the series "Ratched" ...

Local Wrench nights create safe space for queer community

By Praveena Somasundaram | January 27

Hosted at the ReCYCLEry NC, a local nonprofit that encourages bicycle use, the WTF Wrench Nights create a shop space for women, trans, femme, nonbinary ...

Chapel Hill joins Carrboro, Hillsborough in passing LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance

By Trevor Moore | January 14

The new ordinance includes protections for sexuality and gender identity in public places and employment after a statewide ban expired Dec. 1.

Queer Film Festival seeks to unite viewers through a virtual showing

By Avery Baker | November 12

The OutSouth Queer Film Festival will be held virtually this year and feature 11 LGBTQ+-themed films.