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New state law changes accreditation process for N.C. universities

By Lauren Lovitt | October 17

A new North Carolina law will require universities and community colleges to find new accreditors after every cycle. Former UNC trustee Sallie Russell ...

Campus Quandaries: Toilet paper and roommate politics

By Satchel Walton | October 17

"In this 'Campus Quandaries' edition, Satchel Walton takes on the social politics of changing housemates and the morality of taking toilet paper from ...

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Run, don't crawl: Local bookstores celebrate National Book Month

By Kaitlyn Church | October 17

The Chapelboro Book Crawl took place on Oct. 14 between five local bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. They offered sales, discounts, free merchandise ...

'This is home': The haunted history of Poplar Hill

By Morgan Brenner | October 17

Laurel Kilgore and her husband purchased Poplar Hill in 2020 — a home that once belonged to Nannie Carr with a history of unusual and paranormal activity. ...

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Creativity from the shadows: Acktoberfest blends art, poetry and spoken word

By Preethika Ratnam | October 17

The Ackland Museum of Art's second annual Acktoberfest took place on Friday, Oct. 13 as part of their monthly second Friday art walks.

'Known for giving back to the community': Fitch Lumber & Hardware celebrates 100 years

By Lauren Zola | October 17

The event included drinks from Craftboro Brewing, food from Al's Burger Shack and the Latin Grill Food Truck, and live music.

Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 6

By Shelby Swanson , Gwen Peace , Sierra Pfeifer and Daniel Wei | October 17

Sports Assistant Editor Gwen Peace talks with Daniel Wei and Harry Crowther about UNC Football's victory over Miami on Saturday and the upcoming ...

2023 Local Elections, Episode 1

By Lucy Marques , Ethan E. Horton , Sierra Pfeifer and Walker Livingston | October 17

Welcome to a new season of Before You Vote, The Daily Tar Heel's election podcast. This season, we will be breaking down what you need to know about voting ...

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Carolina Aging Alliance creates community for older LGBTQ+ adults

By William Becker | October 16

The organization hosts training programs, travel events, picnics, socials, Pride events and voter education support. Celebrating Out and Proud, an event ...

Gov. Roy Cooper proclaims Manufacturing Week to highlight industry in N.C.

By George Leggett | October 16

Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed the week of Oct. 1 through Oct. 7 as N.C. Manufacturing Week. North Carolina’s manufacturing industry ranks 8th in the country ...

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Edible Campus festival highlights sustainability and student performers

By Shreya Senthilkumar | October 16

Last Thursday's Harvest Moon Festival celebrated the beginning of fall with tabling events, food and student performances.

Protesters march in Raleigh to support Palestinians as global conflict escalates

By Samuel Long | October 16

Over 1,300 people convened in Moore Square in solidarity with Palestinians to "end Israel's racist siege" of Gaza. The attendees listened to a handful ...

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Review: “Men on Boats” puts a vigorous twist on the western explorer

By Satchel Walton | October 16

"This all heightens the sense that the group dynamics of manly men in the 19th-century Wild West were not all that different from the dramatic slumber ...

Heel Talk Season 4, Episode 3

By Lauren Mallett , Samantha Nichols , Natalie Bradin , Sierra Pfeifer and Amelie Fawson | October 16

This week on Heel Talk, some UNC students feel uninformed about lab accessibility upgrades, the university plans to install license plate readers to improve ...

'A powerhouse': Dr. David Weber receives Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service award

By Aidan Lockhart | October 16

On Oct. 12, Weber became the 13th recipient of the Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award. Weber has mentored more than 50 master's and Ph.D. students ...

UNC crime report shows decrease in stalking, increase in sexual assaults

By Lauren Rhodes | October 16

On Sept. 29, UNC released its annual security and fire safety report, disclosing an increase in crimes like rape, domestic violence, fondling and motor ...

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'Energy and excitement': Carrboro Elementary celebrates Walk & Roll to School day

By Sarah Clements | October 16

Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event organized by the National Center for Safe Routes to School that encourages students across the country ...

Community members reflect on Shuford program almost 20 years after its creation

By Aidan Lockhart | October 16

The Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship allows students to complete an entrepreneurship minor in one semester, as well as provides scholarship-funded ...

Gov. Roy Cooper, N.C. Democratic Party file lawsuits against two bills

By Kathryn DeHart | October 16

Gov. Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Democratic Party have filed separate lawsuits against two bills passed by the N.C. General Assembly's Republican ...

North Carolina club ice hockey team falls to UNCW, 7-4

By Grace Nugent | October 16

The UNC club ice hockey team lost to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, 7-4, in their first division matchup of the season at the Orange County SportsPlex on ...