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Study abroad office is available 24/7 for students' emergencies

By Alexis Bell | December 7

The terrorist attack in Paris in 2015 is still a strong memory for Bob Miles, associate dean of study abroad and international exchanges.

UNC system implements tuition freeze for eight consecutive semesters

By Cole Stanley | December 7

The UNC system implemented a tuition freeze Monday after the N.C. General Assembly passed the freeze via the state budget in July.

Former UNC seniors Marcus Paige (5) and Brice Johnson (11) walk off the court after falling to Villanova 67-64 in the NCAA National Championship game on April 4.

Year in Review: Success and last-second heartbreak for UNC sports

By Jeremy Vernon | December 7

The past year has been a benchmark one for North Carolina athletics. Six teams made it to the Final Four in their respective sports, and a seventh could ...

The Rosemary Street construction has proven to be a disruption for some (and less so for others) with its demolition of the sidewalk.

Year in Review: Construction projects in Chapel Hill

By Samantha Scott | December 7

Construction in downtown Chapel Hill has caused many disruptions for residents and local business owners this year, but progress has been made toward ...

Medical Student, Neha Verma, who started the writing program for survivors of domestic abuse.

UNC medical student creates writing support group at Compass Center

By Natalie Conti | December 7

A UNC medical student created an eight-week support group at the Compass Center to help domestic violence victims heal through writing.

Police log for Dec. 7, 2016

December 7

Someone committed alcohol violations at the 400 block of West Rosemary Street at 12:07 a.m. Sunday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. The person ...

An early concept drawing for the robes for Obi-Wan Kenobi was displayed at a traveling exhibit at Discovery Times Square in New York City in August.

Why Obi-Wan Kenobi is the perfect Jedi

By Alex Kormann | December 7

Alex Kormann loves the Star Wars universe. In honor of the upcoming “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” debuting Dec. 16, he discusses the man he called ...

Opinion: Graduation needs a student speaker competition

By Editorial Board | December 7

It is May 2017. You’re about to graduate from these halls and go out from Chapel Hill to make something of yourself.

Opinion: 2016 was pretty bad, but let’s find something good

By Editorial Board | December 7

2016 was awful. No matter who you are, you probably have a reason to hate 2016.

Column: Another ode to the Varsity

By Evana Bodiker | December 7

I love Christmastime. Even though, in college, exams often overshadow the joy of the season, I still manage to get excited for the holidays here ...

Op-Ed: The fight for Hurston Hall is not over

December 7

On May 28, 2015, the University of North Carolina’s Board of Trustees (BOT) voted in favor of creating a team of scholars to curate a history of William ...

Year in Review: Chandler Kania Trial

By Olivia Schaber | December 7

Former UNC student Chandler Kania was convicted Oct. 17 of three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving.

RTP-based group approves four new elements on periodic table

By Becca Heilman | December 7

A certain element of surprise may be in order — the periodic table has officially expanded.

Chamber of Commerce to honor local heroes in Carrboro-Chapel Hill

By Holden Williams | December 7

Each year, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce recognizes people who help make the towns a thriving community.

“Allied” left me shook

By Trevor Marks | December 7

Shook: defined as “emotionally or physically disturbed, upset” by the Google dictionary. This accurately describes how I felt following my viewing ...

Roy Cooper celebrates victory at rally in Raleigh

By Kent McDonald | December 7

After weeks of uncertainty, Governor-elect Roy Cooper celebrated his victory over Gov. Pat McCrory Tuesday night at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

T.J. Miller promises 'Office Christmas Party' will be a hoot and a half

By Zach Goins | December 7

T.J. Miller has been to some pretty crazy Christmas parties, but nothing that will top what audiences will see in his new movie, “Office Christmas Party.” ...

Women's health and civil liberties groups sue state over 20-week abortion law

By Parker Marshall | December 7

North Carolina is being sued by women’s health groups and civil liberties groups over a law restricting abortions.

Rachel Allen, a sophomore at UNC, grabs the attention of passersby to encourage the discussion of Planned Parenthood.

North Carolina lawmakers drawing pressure from pro-abortion rights activists

By Keaton Eberly | December 7

The announcement that Planned Parenthood, along with other organizations, filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina due to the state’s law ...

Students vote to approve $10 increase in student fees

By From staff and wire reports | December 6

On Tuesday, students voted to approve a $10 increase in student fees. The referendum was approved, getting 68.8 percent of the vote.