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Column: Lorde's "Solar Power" doesn't produce much energy

By Ira Wilder | August 23

"According to Lorde, her new album is 'a celebration of the natural world,' or an ode to happiness, and a reflection on finding joy in simplicity. I have ...

Susan King reflects on 10 years as dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 23

With the announcement of Dean Susan King's departure from her position of leadership, students and faculty remember her impact on the Hussman School ...

Leah Cox, UNC's new chief diversity officer, plans to improve equity at UNC

By Madi Kirkman | August 22

Leah Cox hopes to build a more inclusive campus environment. Her goals emphasize consistent community dialogue and an intersectional approach to DEI. ...

Editorial: UNC going virtual is inevitable

By Editorial Board | August 22

"We can learn from UNC’s past mistakes and how certain policy decisions might make virtual learning inevitable this semester."

No. 3 UNC women's soccer opens season with 4-1 win over No. 19 Washington

By Noah Monroe | August 19

The No. 3 North Carolina women’s soccer team (1-0, 0-0 ACC) opened its season with a 4-1 win against No. 19 Washington (0-1, 0-0 Pac-12) on Thursday ...

Office DJ: Music for being swept out to sea

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 19

"With that, who wants to pitch in so we can buy this $600 giant flamingo pool floaty and float into the Gulf of Alaska?"

Op-ed: Dean King's impact on "J-school kids"

August 19

"Thank you, Dean King. My entire experience as a journalism student at UNC was what it was because of you. It is a gift of the community that is evergreen. ...

Column: Deconstructing the straight-A student mindset

By Brooke Dougherty | August 19

"In a university surrounded by brilliant minds and self-described overachievers, I know I’m not the only one that falls prey to this mindset. Having ...

After short offseason, UNC field hockey looks to continue its dominance

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | August 18

Only three months after the UNC field hockey team won its third straight national championship, the team is already looking ahead to continue its streak. ...

Editorial: Surviving your first week at UNC

By Editorial Board | August 18

"If you’re a first-year, sophomore or junior who is struggling to get your bearings on campus, here are the Editorial Board’s tips for being a first ...

Op-ed: The risks are too high

August 18

"Rushing back to the classroom this week puts us all at risk — for that reason, we are publishing an open letter requesting online classes for 4-6 weeks, ...

Quiz: How should you prepare for FDOC?

By Editorial Board | August 18

Take this quiz to determine what you need to do to prepare yourself for a fantastic semester!

How Crystal Dunn, Ryder Ryan and other athletes fared representing UNC in Tokyo

By Lucas Thomae | August 17

On July 23, nine UNC alumni, two current UNC athletes and two current UNC coaches walked out representing four different countries at the parade of nations ...

Carrboro unveils 'truth plaque' in recognition of first Freedman School in the county

By Kayleigh Carpenter | August 17

The truth plaque on the Freedman school is the second one installed by a local task force.

Parents express concerns as CHCCS students return to school

By Susie Webb | August 17

K-12 students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools start school on Monday. Though the district has put COVID-19 protocols in place, some parents say ...

Column: We want YOU! to help us cover elections

By Guillermo Molero | August 17

"This year, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on a topic I’ve always been greatly interested in: elections."

As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

By Brianna Atkinson | August 17

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing ...

New census data shows people of color driving growth in Chapel Hill

By Kalley Huang and Ella Layn | August 16

Chapel Hill's population grew by almost 5,000 over the past decade, the result of a boom in racial and ethnic diversity. Since 2010, North Carolina ...

UNC sophomore in Toyko Paralympics represents next generation of sitting volleyball

By Leo Culp | August 16

UNC sophomore Emma Schieck is part of the next generation of the United States’ sitting volleyball program. Born with a brachial plexus injury that ...

Philanthropic Italian eatery Grata Cafe opens in Carrboro where Elmo's Diner once was

By Emily Schmidt | August 16

Grata Cafe opened at the former location of Elmo's Diner in Carrboro in early August. Owner Jay Radford said he has always had a passion for community ...