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A look at community resources and organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Emma Hall | May 22

Community organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro provide identity-based services to local residents. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

UNC American Indian Center to host community 'Welcome Extravaganza'

By Collin Tadlock | August 14

The UNC American Indian Center's annual Welcome Extravaganza on Aug. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will include live music, food and festivities.

Your representatives in D.C., N.C. and O.C.

By Kelli Rainer | July 31

These government officials represent UNC students at the local, state and national levels.

Bucket list: 40 things to do before you graduate from UNC

July 30

Four years at UNC will fly by — so the DTH recommends starting a bucket list of the important things a student should do before graduation. Here ...

Column: Women's sports teams dominate UNC athletics, so treat them like it

By Lucas Thomae | July 11

"The unfortunate truth is that not many self-proclaimed Tar Heel fans paid heed to the world-class athletes who added to UNC's trophy cases this year, ...

Column: A first-year's guide to restaurants around Franklin Street

By Kelli Rainer and Noah Robert Houser | July 11

Moving to a new place is difficult, and finding good places to eat is even harder. To help first-years moving onto campus this fall, here is a list of ...

UNC students discuss events they look forward to in Chapel Hill and Carrboro this fall

By Trevor Moore | July 11

After over a year on hold, many annual events are set to return to Chapel Hill and Carrboro this fall. Here are just a few examples of the festivities ...

Preview: Can UNC's fall sports teams live up to last year's success?

By Lindsey Ware | July 8

With a national championship and two additional NCAA Tournament semifinals appearances, UNC's fall sports did pretty well for themselves last year. Going ...

Carolina Football Plays Its Annual Spring Game Despite Rainy Weather

UNC football preview: returning starters look to have best season yet in Mack Brown era

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | July 8

Howell commands a powerhouse offense that will be backed by a fully returning offensive line, as well as veteran wide receivers like senior Beau Corrales ...

Shelton may be the greatest field hockey coach of all time, but she isn't satisfied

By Zachary Crain | July 6

This time, the coronation took place in Shelton's stadium — with students packed shoulder to shoulder just outside the fences to watch the title game. ...

Column: The best spots to grab a cup of coffee within walking distance of campus

By Isabella Reilly | July 6

How do college students get through countless hours of reading, writing and studying? One word: coffee. Here are seven places on or near campus to grab ...

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How to get free stuff on campus

By Amy Xu | July 6

UNC has a variety of organizations that host events throughout the year where students can snag free things — including swag, food and health products. ...

Student resources available to all UNC students

By Valeria Cloës | July 5

Incoming first-years are encouraged to take advantage of as many of the services the University provides since they are free and easily accessible. "The ...

Column: Finding balance and avoiding burnout

By Kayleigh Carpenter | July 5

"College is supposed to be fun. Yes, you are working on advancing your schooling to eventually be a cog in the capitalist machine, but you will meet some ...

Column: Dealing with impostor syndrome as a transfer student

By Krista Nichols | July 5

"There will be times when you feel like you're incompetent and don't have your life figured out, but trust me — most people are just faking it till ...

A walkthrough of the history of UNC and Chapel Hill

By Krista Nichols and Kelli Rainer | July 1

As the oldest public university in the nation, UNC — and the town that was created because of it — has a rich history that spans over two centuries. From ...

How to study at a college level effectively

By Dylan Cable | July 1

Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult for students. In order to set themselves up for success, students should create positive study ...

A brief history of UNC's storied athletic programs and their national titles

By Noah Monroe | July 1

Carolina Athletics is probably best known for its six-time NCAA champion men's basketball team, which has seen iconic moments from Michael Jordan's game-winning ...

How to beat the blue square: Helpful tips for course registration as a first-year

By Dylan Cable | June 30

Navigating the course registration process as a first-year can seem daunting. UNC students shared some helpful tips to make the process go more smoothly. ...

An incoming student's guide to getting tickets to sports events at UNC

By JC Leser | June 30

Securing your ticket to a game is paramount for the overall sports experience at UNC, and here's how to do so.