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'I'm my own guy': Criswell looks to rewrite story after returning to UNC football

By Emma Moon | July 16

According to Jacolby Criswell, he wouldn't be back at North Carolina if that wasn't his dream. With his dreams in mind, the player isn't holding anything ...

Community members perform poetry, share stories at Eno Arts Mill Gallery events

By Brigette Bagley | July 16

The Weave & Spin series, an open-mic event held every second Wednesday of the month, features poets and artists with unique perspectives, simultaneously ...

Owner, community members reflect on Mediterranean Deli one year after fire

By Sophie Baglioni | July 15

July 22 will mark one year after a fire broke out at Mediterranean Deli — a restaurant on Franklin Street — while a contractor was doing ...

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The summer UNC turned pretty: Community participates in visiting TV production set

By Morgan Brenner | July 15

UNC students were involved in the production of season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty" as it filmed on campus July 8-10.

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Diamond Heels' Casey Cook drafted No. 103 in MLB Draft by Texas Rangers

By Emma Moon | July 15

Known as the Tar Heels' best pure hitter, redshirt sophomore left fielder Casey Cook was selected as the No. 103 pick in the third round by the Texas ...

Diamond Heels' Vance Honeycutt drafted No. 22 in MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles

By Emma Moon | July 14

During his three seasons with the Tar Heels, Honeycutt etched his name in UNC history.

Carrboro Farmers Market-goers dress in their cherry best for annual Tomato Day

By Emma Cooke | July 14

Tomato Day is Carrboro Farmers Market’s biggest annual event of the year, featuring more than 70 tomato varieties from local farmers and limited-edition ...

UNC student rapper aims to prove 'you don't have to be one thing'

By Emma Moon | July 14

Benji Garland released his second rap album under the name Skkolar in May, with a new single on July 14 and four more singles on the way.

UNC fraternity members listed as speakers at Republican National Convention

By Ananya Cox | July 14

A group of students and fraternity members will be featured speakers at the Republican National Convention this week after gaining national attention ...

Local birdwatching groups support community and green spaces

By Anna Fetter | July 11

Local birdwatching groups support nature and facilitate community by providing organized tours, identifying both common — and more rare — birds alike. ...

UNC diver Aranza Vazquez prepares for second Olympic appearance

By Emma Moon | July 11

After placing sixth in the 3-meter springboard competition at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Vazquez has one personal goal left to check off before her time ...

Spring study abroad applications to open Aug. 1

By Madeline Reames | July 11

UNC offers various types of study abroad programs across more than 70 countries. The application for studying abroad in the spring with open on August ...

UNC women's frisbee team reflects on program after fourth consecutive championship

By Abby Ludwig | July 10

The women's club ultimate frisbee squad — the Pleiades — has become an underground force.

Incoming first-year swimmer Martin Kartavi headed to Olympics

By Tess Alongi | July 10

Kartavi will represent Israel at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

UNC academics research shark ecology and mislabeling of shark meat in grocery stores

By Sarayu Thondapu | July 8

Shark Week is an annual, week-long television event that began on July 7. At UNC, sharks take the limelight for longer than a week, with many professors ...

British football clubs to bring in town revenue with Kenan Stadium match

By Lola Oliverio | July 8

On July 23, England’s Manchester City and Scotland’s Celtic football clubs will play a match at Kenan Stadium on UNC’s campus. It will be the second ...

'Trials and tribulation': UNC swimmer Patrick Hussey prepares for first Olympics

By Connor Gould | July 8

In May, Hussey made Canada's Senior National team with a second-place finish in the 200-meter freestyle at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Trials, ...

UNC professor's contract not renewed after University recorded classes without notice

By Ananya Cox | July 7

Professor Larry Chavis has worked at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School for 18 years. He said that he was not asked to return to UNC next year, saying ...

UNC workers remove the remainder of William Saunders' name from Carolina Hall on June 1, 2015. William Saunders was a chief organizer in the North Carolina Ku Klux Klan.

Renaming UNC buildings sees no progress in three years since committee recommendation

By Dania Al Hadeethi | July 7

Ten buildings recommended to be renamed by the Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward in 2021 remain the same three years later.

Four UNC swim & dive members set to compete in the Olympics

By Emma Moon | July 7

Four members of the UNC swim & dive team are set to compete in the 2024 Olympics. Here's a look at how they punched their ticket to Paris. ...