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Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff and Maya Harris visit the Triangle in recent campaign efforts

By Laney Crawley | October 24

Douglas Emhoff, Maya Harris and Tim Walz all visited North Carolina in the last week targeting young voters in their campaigning efforts.

Column: Let the vice president chortle

By Madelyn Rowley | August 18

"Kamala Harris is not without her flaws; in fact, they are highly numbered. But there will be no space left to discuss sound critiques if all of our attention ...

'There’s nothing better than to be involved': Students organize for the 2024 Election

By Dania Al Hadeethi | August 18

UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans plan to host events and candidates on campus leading up to the 2024 election cycle.

President Joe Biden holds post-debate rally in Raleigh

By Ananya Cox and Lola Oliverio | June 30

The rally came in the wake of concerns about the president’s performance at the June 27 debate against Republican candidate and former President Donald ...

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Column: Loud and privileged voices are damaging the credibility of the left

By Madelyn Rowley | April 29

"Many lifelong American citizens who demand that their opinion be heard first have never experienced true oppression — the type of oppression that plagues ...

Column: UNC students must continue to engage with differing ideologies

By Maggie Mead | April 29

"A reluctance to have hard conversations with each other doesn’t preserve “polite company,” it only serves to ignore — and therefore perpetuate ...

Eric Blankenburg wins Republican primary for District 4 to face Valerie Foushee in November

By Emmy Martin | March 5

Blankenburg will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee, who currently holds the seat, in November.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump win respective North Carolina party primaries

By Walker Livingston | March 5

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have won their respective party primary contests for U.S. president. According to unofficial results, Biden earned 90 percent ...

Q&A: Gov. Roy Cooper talks mobilizing young voters, Cook Out

By Ethan E. Horton | January 23

Gov. Roy Cooper sat down with City & State Editor Ethan E. Horton to discuss his priorities on gun violence and young voter mobilization before ...

41 faculty members recognized for “broad influence” in their research

By Akash Bhowmik | January 9

In 2023, 41 UNC faculty members were named to Clarivate's 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list. Researchers were selected based on metrics such as citation ...

This year's major lawsuits and court cases on redistricting and gerrymandering

By Tori Newby | December 5

The Harper v. Hall series took the main stage in North Carolina politics with the third case in the series, Harper III, being decided this year.

'To inspire people': UNC hosts 14th Model United Nations conference

By Claire Harutunian | November 16

The UNCMUNC is a four-day intensive period of debate, philanthropy and social events featuring more than 430 students from 35 colleges and universities ...

David Price to receive state’s highest civilian award for congressional service

By William Becker | November 2

Gov. Roy Cooper will present six recipients with the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor, on Nov. 9 for their contributions to ...

'Everything sounded like gunfire': Student organizations hold rally against gun violence

By Lauren Rhodes | September 1

Co-hosted by UNC Young Democrats and the University chapters of March for Our Lives and Students Demand Action, a rally following UNC's campus shooting ...

Column: Dear politicians, thoughts and prayers aren't enough

By Laney Crawley | August 29

"It is disgusting that six months after Senate Bill 41 became law, this tragedy occurred. It is disgusting, but it also feels directly related — and ...

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 ...

Mike Pence speaks on UNC campus, students protest in response

By Lauren Rhodes | April 27

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was on UNC's campus Wednesday evening, speaking at an event titled “Saving America from the Woke Left." The event ...

Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. ...

'Setting the framework': Rep. Jeff Jackson uses social media to inform voters

By Ginny Dempster | March 28

Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-N.C. 14th) has about 1.4 million followers on the platform, where he posts informational videos about Congress, its function and ...

STEM group unites women and minorities in UNC graduate programs

By Holly Adams | March 5

Allies for Minorities and Women in Science and Engineering, or AM_WISE, is a group of UNC graduate students who serve as both a resource and a support ...