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Affordable housing a major issue in 2011 Chapel Hill elections

By Ethan Robertson | August 31

For candidates in this year’s Chapel Hill municipal elections, affordable housing will once again be a major issue.

Carrboro symbolically passes resolution against DOMA

August 31

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen passed a resolution this week against the N.C. Defense of Marriage Act, a measure proposed in the N.C. General Assembly. ...

Renovations set to begin for UNC Student Union

By Colleen Volz and Sarayu Kumar | August 31

With less space in the Student Union available to reserve for student groups during upcoming renovations, Union officials said they are doing their best ...

Junior transfer students have trouble graduating on time

By Caitlin McCabe | August 31

When Lauren McGuire first applied as a junior transfer student to UNC, she thought all she needed in a university was friendly people, warm weather and ...

UNC’s centers on the front lines of budget cuts

By Amelia Nitz | August 31

The institutions on the front lines of the University’s budget struggles are feeling the persistent pain associated with drastic cuts.

NC legislators considering outright gay marriage ban

By Estes Gould | August 31

North Carolina does not recognize same-sex marriages under the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman.

Chapel Hill parking spots hard to find, say residents and visitors

By Gayatri Surendranathan | August 31

Finding parking in downtown Chapel Hill is not always an easy task. University Florist and Gift Shop owner Charles House said that just about every ...

Northside area responds to more break-ins

By Tyson Leonhardt | August 30

When junior Kaylon Kirk couldn’t find her backpack in her room, she thought she may have left it in her car. But when she saw books scattered across ...

UNC will look into Christian a capella group

By Paula Seligson | August 30

The University will investigate whether or not the Christian a cappella group Psalm 100 violated UNC’s non-discrimination policy in dismissing senior ...

UNC system looks into credit score evaluation criteria

By Miranda Murray | August 30

Following changes to two UNC-system schools’ credit ratings, administrators are looking into the criteria behind the ratings to avoid future downgrades. ...

Chapel Hill balances resident, business parking needs downtown

By Florence Bryan | August 30

Complaints about vehicle towing practices are on the rise in Chapel Hill, and town officials are trying to balance business and resident interests to ...

UNC finance head, nominee share NY origins

By Elizabeth Johnson | August 30

Working with his predecessor might provide Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Dick Mann with an opportunity to reminisce about his past.

UNC libraries cope with 12.7 percent budget cuts

By Nicole Comparato | August 29

Students and faculty members who depend on resources from UNC Libraries might find smaller selections as libraries cope with a $3.6 million funding cut. ...

Ackland Art Museum to host fundraising gala

By Katelyn Trela | August 29

Debuted with the wild style of Andy Warhol last November, the Ackland Art Museum’s benefit gala is returning with a more classic — and student-friendly ...

Faculty concerns dominate honor system review

By Caitlin McCabe | August 28

As the University begins a full examination of its student-led honor system, it has become clear that a large percentage of faculty — roughly a third ...

UNC keeps recent administration searches under wraps

By Paula Seligson | August 28

As the search for the University’s head of finance draws to a close, the search for a new athletic director is just beginning — with a familiar twist. ...

UNC announces new vice chancellor for finance and administration

By Elizabeth Johnson | August 28

After months of interviews and closed-door meetings, Chancellor Holden Thorp has recommended Karol Gray be named the next vice chancellor for finance ...