'Don't give up hope': N.C. legislators and advocates reflect on state environmental policy

Here are some of the most important environmental laws introduced by the N.C. General Assembly — passed, overridden and stalled — this year.

Gaps in UNC mental health resources exposed by 2023 gun violence

Throughout the calendar year, the University expanded its well-being programs and parts of the campus community provided additional support.

This year's major lawsuits and court cases on redistricting and gerrymandering

The Harper v. Hall series took the main stage in North Carolina politics with the third case in the series, Harper III, being decided this year.

UNC administrators, state politicians alarmed by Students for Justice in Palestine

Emails obtained by The Daily Tar Heel show members of the UNC administration and state officials commenting on UNC's Students for Justice in Palestine ...

Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on triumphs and trials of 2023

As 2023 winds down, Editor-in-Chief Emmy Martin sat down with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to talk about victories UNC has experienced and unprecedented ...

Three keys to UNC women's basketball's showdown with No. 17 UConn

UNC will need to keep controlling the glass, contain Paige Bueckers' supporting cast and find an offensive rhythm to take down UConn.

After postseason run, UNC men's soccer falls in Elite Eight to Oregon State

“I think, tragically, that's one of those games where it's like, oh, man, you could take so much from that and just take us to another level,” head ...

2023 Year In Review Edition

NCDHHS Low-Income Energy Assistance Program accepting applications

Since Dec. 1, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services' Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has been accepting priority applications ...

Column: This year, I learned to find contentment in the passage of time

"I am not pieces of a puzzle that fit together perfectly to create a predetermined image. I am a growing mosaic that will never be finished."

Editorial: The Editorial Board’s year in review

"We aim to be holistic in our commentary and consider multiple viewpoints when we meet each week before releasing an opinion or calling for change. We ...

From Young Nudy to Mike Pence: A look into the biggest campus events of 2023

From the annual Sunset Serenade in Polk Place to the first-ever Pro-Choice Pit Party, students came together in 2023 to celebrate lasting traditions and ...

Students pursued sustainable, 'timeless' fashion in 2023

Timeless clothing captured some student interest in 2023, from staple pieces to basics that could be swapped out daily. Fashion-focused groups like Expressions, ...

Students unwrap a year of diverse Spotify listening

Across campus and North Carolina, students' top artists, genres and albums from the year reflected a variety of musical interests.

Column: Campus tragedy impacts students for more than a few days

"Though the cancellation of classes was a necessary and important step for UNC administrators to take, the loss of up to four days of class time set the ...

Column: An ode to morning classes

"I kept waiting for the pin to drop; waiting for the day that waking up before 8 a.m. became unbearable. That day never came."

North Carolina's 2023 congressional maps challenged as racial gerrymander

Several individual voters from across the state filed a lawsuit against members of the General Assembly that specifically said congressional districts ...

2023 Year in Review: A 23rd national championship remains elusive for UNC women's soccer

A periodic inability to convert chances and see out games accounted for a program-record eight draws.

Satire: Welcome to UNC Finals Survivor

"Finals are less than a week away and you’ve been chosen as one of our contestants for our biannual competition: UNC Finals Survivor."