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Higher rate of deficiencies reported in absentee ballots cast by Black voters in NC

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 6

As the election approaches, there have been concerns about racial disparities in absentee ballot deficiency rates. The North Carolina State Board ...

Here's what matters to U.S. Senate candidates Cal Cunningham and Thom Tillis

By Suzannah Claire Perry | October 5

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

Here’s what N.C. governor candidates think about key issues

By David Richman | October 4

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

What you need to know about the state Senate race for Orange County

By Brian Rosenzweig | October 4

The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. ...

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State elections board members resign over legal settlement, sparking controversy

By Guillermo Molero | October 4

Just weeks before North Carolinians head to the polls, legal battles and resignations plague the state’s governing body on elections.

UNC field hockey rebounds after first loss since 2017 with 4-0 win over Duke

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | October 4

UNC outplayed its opponent to win its first conference game, ending with 17 shots, one save and eight corners, compared to Duke’s three shots, five ...

Trey Morrison's pick-two gives UNC football its second victory of the year

By Macy Meyer | October 3

Despite penalties and the occasional sloppy play, UNC football came away with its second win of the season, beating Boston College by way of a pick-two ...

UNC petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review ruling in sexual assault records case

By Anna Neil | October 1

UNC filed a petition for writ of certiorari on Sept. 28, which requests the ruling in the case of DTH Media Corp. vs. Folt be sent to the U.S. Supreme ...

'Our best result of the year': UNC women's soccer defeats Clemson to stay unbeaten

By Ryan Heller | October 1

Despite the lack of attendance, the ACC No. 1 North Carolina women’s soccer team (4-0-0, 4-0-0 ACC) brought the energy on both sides of the ball in ...

Campus Health now offers saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students on and off campus

By Raymond Pang | October 1

A new saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students, will be available in the Student Union Monday through Friday from now on.

Chapel Hill residents and officials discuss policing in public roundtable meeting

By Elsa Karcher | September 30

Members of the Chapel Hill Police Advisory Committee hosted a roundtable to talk about their role with policing in the community.

Concerns surround accuracy as the 2020 Census nears its deadline

By Taylor Heeden | September 30

The 2020 census is due Oct. 5, but the response rate is lower than it has previously been, especially for college students.

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Campus and Community Advisory Committee weighs spring semester schedule options

By Kelly Kendall | September 30

These new options call for the spring semester to begin starting on Jan. 11, Jan. 13 and even as late as Jan. 19.

UNC intersectionality course will be funded for at least the next two years

By Hannah Rosenberger | September 30

Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice is taught by three professors and examines race, gender, sexuality and inclusion.

'Wheels are already kind of turning': UNC community reflects on spring semester plans

By Praveena Somasundaram | September 29

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced the formation of the new Campus and Community Advisory Committee in a formal notice on Sept. 15. Selected ...

Concerns about COVID-19 linger as Kenan Stadium nears partial reopening

By PJ Morales | September 29

“If everyone wore masks, then we would say the risk of transmission is probably really low, no matter the size of the crowd,” Pettifor said. “But ...

UNC Zoom now requires a password or waiting room in latest security policy change

By Isabella Sherk | September 29

UNC added an option for meeting hosts to allow UNC Zoom users to bypass the waiting room, in order the manage the high volume of users in large classes. ...

Student advocate Lamar Richards wants a just future for UNC students

By Anthony Howard | September 28

Lamar Richards knows how to keep his hands in more than one pot, as he tackles student equity and racial injustice — all while balancing the demands ...

'We're all alone': Students in large lectures feel disconnected from peers

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno | September 28

As classes with high enrollment move online, students report feeling isolated, having traded a lecture hall for a Zoom screen.

UNC women's soccer defeats Duke, 2-0, to stay undefeated

By Nicole Schroder | September 28

Despite plenty of chances for Duke, UNC women's soccer moved to 3-0 on the season with a shutout victory over the Blue Devils on Sunday.