Jess Anderson defeats Adam Searing in Chapel Hill mayoral race

Jess Anderson won the 2023 Chapel Hill mayor race, per unofficial results. Anderson won 58.79 percent of the vote, compared to Searing's 40.97 percent ...

Fray, Merrill and Posada win open seats on Carrboro Town Council

Catherine Fray, Jason Merrill and Eliazar Posada have won the three open seats on the Carrboro Town Council, according to unofficial results. Fray earned ...

Barbara Foushee wins Carrboro mayor seat in unopposed race

“It's been an unopposed race, but we have run the race nonetheless,” Barbara Foushee said.

Live election results: 2023 Chapel Hill, Carrboro municipal races

Op-ed: I loved Hillel. I thought it loved me back

"You can't have it both ways, Hillel. Either you're a home for all Jewish students, including those of us who support Palestine, or you're a Zionist organization." ...

'Very cathartic': Reading series uplifts voices of diverse creators

Founded by poet Ina Cariño, Indigena Collective hosts readings and open mic sessions to support new and established writers with historically marginalized ...

UNC student Nora Elsayed self publishes debut poetry collection

Nora Elsayed's "What's Left of Me" explores her upbringing, her experiences and her realization that emotions are the only things we truly own.

Josh Stein joins nationwide suit against Meta, alleging unethical data collection

The lawsuit claims Meta created a business model that focuses on maximizing time and attention young users spend on its platforms while implementing harmful ...

'Why would they do that?': Faculty reflect on restrictions for distinguished professorships

“I always thought it was the next honor one would aspire to, to be given this kind of position, and I appreciated it very much,” Philip Gura, UNC’s ...

Keep your eyes on the stars at the Morehead Observatory's guest nights

Morehead Observatory hosts guest nights on Fridays for community members to use the facility's telescope and observe the night sky. 

Column: Mike Johnson is not the House Speaker we need

"However, Johnson’s policy plans seem amoral in themselves. Some of his biggest, most threatening takes are rooted in a significant cut in federal ...

Basketball legend Walter Davis remembered for his smooth shot, endearing character

"I remember Walter as a person, and the kind soul he was and how he was all-in 100 percent on North Carolina," former UNC coach Roy Williams said. "Walter ...

'A very steady presence': Transfer Emani' Foster impacts UNC volleyball offense, culture

“I’m not really the most vocal leader on the court," graduate outside hitter Emani' Foster said. “But I feel like just by my demeanor on the court, ...

'Completely overlooked': UNC researcher explores how menstrual cycles affect sports science

According to a 2021 study in the Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, only 6 percent of sports and exercise science research published between ...

Faculty Council discusses freedom of speech, artificial intelligence at meeting

The Faculty Council discussed freedom of speech and expression, as well as the role of the University in responding to the Israel-Hamas conflict, during ...

Before You Vote: 2023 Local Elections, Episode 4

On this episode of Before You Vote, we learn what each candidate said when the Opinion board asked: "What do you see as a solution for the lack of housing ...

'Invest in Indigenous education': UNC hosts series of events for American Indian Heritage Month

The events include speakers, dancing and free food for students and community members. 

'If not myself, then who': Honoria Middough runs for teacher representation on CHCCS board

Middough is the mother of a CHCCS graduate and has over a decade of experience as an English as a second language teacher in Durham Public Schools. She ...

No. 19 UNC men's basketball opens up 2023-24 season with 86-70 win over Radford

The North Carolina men’s basketball team (1-0) opened its season with a win over Radford (0-1), 86-70, at the Dean E. Smith Center on Monday night, ...