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A guide to registering to vote in Orange County ahead of the Oct. 8 deadline

By Ian Walniuk | September 29

With the November elections right around the corner, here's what Orange County residents need to know about registering to vote.

North Carolina men's soccer falls to UNC Wilmington in chippy affair

By Caroline Yaffa | September 29

The North Carolina men’s soccer team (5-3-1, 1-2-0 ACC) lost to UNC Wilmington (6-3-0, 1-1-0 CAA), 2-1, on the road Wednesday night.

Column: Abortion resources at UNC — and how to get one

By Savannah Bradley | September 29

"While the road to free, accessible health care may be arduous, there is still a plethora of options available to you if you’ve decided to terminate ...

She Thrifty Apparel aims to combat fashion waste with thrifting

By Jenna Rupp | September 29

She Thrifty Apparel is a local, female- and Black-owned secondhand clothing store in Chapel Hill that aims to break the cycle of linear fashion and change ...

'We have ideas and we want to improve': Vaccinate UNC Now rallies for vaccine mandate

By Kaitlyn Dang | September 28

Vaccinate UNC Now held its second rally of the semester on Friday. The student-run organization is advocating for the approval of a vaccine mandate for ...

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UNC social work professor and John R. Larkins Award recipient reflects on career

By Kelly Kendall | September 28

In recognition of her career in social work and therapy, as well as her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, April Parker was ...

Editorial: Smashing the paywall between academic journals

By Editorial Board | September 28

Academic research databases are exploiting researchers, institutions and their users. This isn’t the way it has to be.

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Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan works towards a sustainable future

By Katie MacKinnon | September 27

The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed the Town's Climate Action and Response Plan at a Wednesday meeting. The plan elaborates on Town initiatives which ...

Chapel Hill Public Library announces plans for a Community History Lab

By Peyton Brown | September 27

The Chapel Hill Public Library recently announced plans for a Community History Lab that will serve as an inclusive space dedicated to promoting the rich ...

At the annual Harvest Moon Festival, UNC students celebrate sustainability and community

By Hadley Chapman | September 27

Edible Campus UNC hosted its fifth annual Harvest Moon Festival last Wednesday. Along with the food, entertainment and activities, the festival offered ...

'Work doesn't lie' for UNC men's soccer player Ernest Bawa

By Jeremiah Holloway | September 27

Ernest Bawa grew up in Ashaiman, located in Ghana's capital, Accra. His dedication to soccer paid off, as he eventually received a scholarship to play ...

Column: Making Chapel Hill’s streets safer means enacting proactive policy

By Ben Rappaport | September 27

"No street with car and pedestrian interactions will ever be 100 percent safe, but it should not take people getting hit to make a change to the intersection." ...

Orange County Board of Commissioners talks mental health and racial equity in schools

By Samuel Long | September 27

The meeting delved into several topics, notably addressing wellness needs for students and staff as well as collaboration and support for racial ...

Mark Dillon, Casey Kania help UNC men's tennis win doubles at Elon Invitational

By Shelby Swanson | September 27

The North Carolina men’s tennis team won the 2021 Elon Fall Invitational doubles title this Sunday, marking the first title win for both players in ...

In its first fall season in two years, UNC women's tennis finds a renewed mindset

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | September 27

“Winning to me is a byproduct of having good players, hard working, great attitudes and just getting better,” UNC women's tennis head coach Brian ...

Senate Bill 257 aims to protect local pharmacies from spread pricing

By Austin Blake | September 26

On Sept. 20, Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation that will impose tighter regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and protects local pharmacies and consumers ...

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'They’re human as well': Athlete-focused UNCUT celebrates two-year anniversary

By Joshua Dolgoff | September 26

UNCUT is a storytelling platform prided on allowing athletes to express themselves off the field.

After 26 years of service, Rep. Verla Insko announces her retirement

By Meagan Bergstrom | September 26

She said she's most proud of the work she's done to expand public education, especially early childhood education. Public education was the reason she ...

"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 ...

Town of Carrboro holds community open house to get feedback on draft 20-year plan

By Harrison Gummel | September 26

In its draft 20-year plan, the Town of Carrboro focuses on ensuring affordable housing, embracing climate action and furthering racial equity for all ...