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Decorations to make your dorm room your own

By Madeline Rael | August 31

Now that the rush of move-in is over, you have time to decorate your dorm room beyond selecting the color of your bed sheets. Staff writer Madeline Rael ...

Bafia's extensive collection of UNC gear for his #CarolinaSwag submissionPhoto courtesy of Nicholas Bafia

Week of Welcome photo winner snaps UNC spirit

By Hanzhang Connie Jin | August 31

For Nick Bafia, sophomore and photographer for The Daily Tar Heel, it was all about finding the most iconic “UNC” things on campus and making them ...

UNC campus recreational spaces are limited

USPS mail carriers: These are their stories

By Joseph Held | August 31

With the expansion of the internet comes the ability to have practically anything shipped and delivered in less than two days. The old-fashioned title ...

First-years: Here's the lingo you need to know ASAP

By Tess Bettinsoli | August 29

As FWOC (First Week of Classes) comes to an end, you may have heard some terms and thought, "What the heel does that mean?" I got you.

Photo: Junior transfer students have trouble graduating on time

Transfer students: You're not alone

By Alexandra Blazevich | August 29

For all transfers students who looked like first-years last Tuesday, you're not alone. Your fellow new students don't exactly know where Cobb Hall is ...

José Valle at IHOP for his 21st birthday dinner.

Office DJ: 'Run Away With (V)ME' edition

August 29

I wish I remembered most of my 21st birthday. And no, it’s not what you think. I wasn’t wasted. I was too tired from spending endless hours here in ...

Mick Mixon & The Franklin Street Band perform in front of the Carolina Inn as a part of the Fridays on the Front Porch concert series.

Things to do in Chapel Hill and Carrboro that won't kill your savings account

By Paige Connelly | August 29

Going out doesn’t always mean “going out,” and it doesn’t always have to mean stealing from your savings account, either.

Pancakes and Canadian Bacon: a comedy tour coming to Chapel Hill

By Tess Bettinsoli | August 29

While your mouth might be watering like mine is when you hear "Pancakes and Canadian Bacon," this isn't just a breakfast spread.

The lobby of Hinton James has been transformed into a haven for UNC.

UNC housing rebrands dorms to have more school spirit

By Alex Gailey | August 28

The UNC Department of Housing and Residential Education has taken a new approach to interior decor.

Kindred canines wait for homes at Paws4Ever Sanctuary

By Lauren Farrington | August 28

Everyone loves a dog. That’s not hyperbole. There are those Bigfoot-sightings-in-Arizona-rare people who say, “I don’t like dogs,” but they simply ...

The UNC Media and Journalism students while taking a break from covering the Rio Olympics. Photo courtesy of Paul Beam

UNC journalism students cover Rio Olympics and have cool stories to prove it

By Alli Ehrman | August 26

This summer, 29 students in the School of Media and Journalism had the opportunity to go to Rio de Janeiro and cover the Olympic Games as reporters with ...

Drink About it: FDOC Edition

By Megan Mallonee | August 25

This is a special place for me to get drunk and write about my feelings. So, like, the same as every note I have saved in my phone. Think "Wine About ...

The new University alcohol policy, effective Aug. 1, emphasizes education and health over discipline and lays out treatment options for students and faculty.

Behind the Headlines: Alex Kormann on creating a front-page photo illustration

By Alex Kormann | August 25

In the inaugural installment of Behind the Headlines, Photo Editor Alex Kormann takes us behind the scenes of yesterday's front page photo illustration. ...

We love the Clef Hangers, and they are truly part of UNC. However, sometimes you just need to drink to "Carolina on my Mind."

Pitch(er) Perfect: An a cappella drinking game

By Rachel Jones | August 25

Welcome back to campus, Tar Heels! The sun is out, first-years are lost and a cappella groups are searching for new blood with almost the same level of ...

"It’s probably good I didn’t keep up with the news since it was so chaotic.”

How do you practice self-care after a chaotic summer?

By Kameron Southerland | August 25

This summer has been full of extraordinary highs and lows in the worlds of pop culture, politics and social justice.

Kris Jordan, Lecturer of Computer Science, explains boolean statements to his COMP 110 class. Jordan is liked by students for being relatable and fun.

Classes that aren't currently offered at UNC but should be

By Krupa Kaneria | August 25

The first week of class is always stressful, especially when the classes you really want don't actually exist. From Chancellor Folt to Franklin Street, ...

Pop culture was crazy this summer. Here's a roundup of the most memorable moments.

The best (and worst) of summer 2016 pop culture

By Alexis Hinnant | August 24

This summer has been packed with notable international events, but none have been as memorable and entertaining as the drama in the world of pop culture. ...

The new Frank Ocean album is worth the (four year) wait

By Cassandra Cassidy | August 24

We all knew a new Frank Ocean album was coming, we just didn’t know when.

Carolina Cribs: First-years show off their new homes away from home

By Alexandra Blazevich | August 23

Fall has arrived, which means it’s time for students to move back into dorms and apartments for the new school year. And with move-in day comes design ...

Kenny Williams (left) congratulates Marcus Paige after making a three-point shot in the last five seconds of the game.

Don't be afraid of the athletes: a story told in gifs

By Morgan Howard | August 23

Now that you’re officially on campus, we can tell you what UNC stands for: University of National Champions. Our student-athletes are insanely talented ...