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UNC Opera to perform a compilation of five works

By Caroline Pate | November 8

“Once Upon a Time” is coming to UNC. The UNC Opera will perform its workshop production “Once Upon a Time: Operatic Fairy Tales” on Saturday.

Vimala's event benefits refugees from Burma

By Julia Craven | November 8

Transplanting Traditions Community Farm wants to make the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area feel like home to refugees from Burma.

Literally a column about ‘literally’

By Sarah Edwards | November 8

My complicated relationship with the word “literally” began earlier this year. Two of my best friends began a Twitter account called Literally a Handle, ...

The campus LGBTQ center needs a more central location

By Editorial Board | November 8

The UNC LGBTQ Center works to make the University a safe, affirming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. But the current ...

North Carolina not likely to follow suit in legalizing marijuana

By Caroline Stephens | November 8

Colorado and Washington have become the first two states in the country to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for those 21 years and older.

"The Rocky Horror Show" to premiere tonight at midnight at the Carrboro ArtsCenter

By Josephine Yurcaba | November 8

Men in corsets and studded heels, a shimmering gold Speedo and orgies abound in the Pauper Players’ fall show. The scientific and sexual feather boa-fantasy ...

West Coast native here to stay

By Dalisha Sturdivant | November 8

The town of Chapel Hill, earth’s rarest jewel, offers limited opportunities for those who seek them out.

County votes a concern

By Brian Fanney | November 8

Chris Weaver banged his fist on the table and jumped out of his seat.

Cameron Ayres (right), playing the character of Lamb, rehearses a scene in which he is approached to receive treatment.

Depression is a central focus in the dark rendition 'Of Lamb'

By David Scarisbrick | November 7

Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white with mild depression and undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

Bill Nye tells crowd to ‘change the world’

By Paola Perdomo | November 7

Bill Nye looks at the solar system just like he looks at the story of Goldilocks and the three bears.

D. Kelvin and Ronda Bullock, Mr. and Miss BSM 2003, speak to BSM students at the 45th Anniversary BSM History Exhibition.

Past BSM members return for 45th anniversary

By Sam Schaefer | November 7

Decades after the civil rights movement, past and present members of UNC’s Black Student Movement say the organization is still relevant.

Diversity of opinion prevails in the first public forum about the new chancellor

By Liz Crampton | November 7

The job description for University chancellor is intimidating. The position, held by Holden Thorp until June, is charged with overseeing a liberal arts ...

Student Body Vice President stipend cut likely

By Hailey Vest | November 7

The rules and judiciary committee of Student Congress reported favorably on a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the student body vice president’s ...

Common to speak at semester’s end

By Mary Stevens | November 7

This semester’s last day of classes will be anything but common. The day will be punctuated by a visit from Common, a socially conscious hip-hop artist ...

Diversity a priority for city schools

By Daniel Schere | November 7

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools officials are striving for diversity as they move forward with redistricting plans for elementary school students.

Employee Forum discussed need for increased representation in planning

By From staff and wire reports | November 7

The Employee Forum approved a resolution Wednesday to work for more representation in the advisory committee on strategic decisions. The resolution will ...

UNC’s tuition-setting process not universal

By Amy Tsai | November 7

Universities nationwide are attempting to balance their need for revenue with their ability to attract qualified in-state and out-of-state students during ...

Chang and Eng is the reworks of Phillip Kan Gotanda play. It is an epic and fictional re-imagining of the lives of the original Siamese twins.

Show tells the story of the original Siamese twins

By Elizabeth Tew | November 7

After 25 years, Philip Kan Gotanda’s narrative about Chang and Eng Bunker is ready to be told.

Police log for Nov. 8, 2012

November 7

Someone broke and entered a residence at 500 Church St. between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. The person entered ...

Quickhits for Nov. 8, 2012

By Editorial Board | November 7

In every election, there are winners and losers. Among the winners this election were women in all walks of life. There are more women in the Senate than ...