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Column: Why you should get to know your local student journalist

By Ethan E. Horton | July 27

"We're students whose writing and editing and designing and photographing makes up one of the best student newspapers in the country, and the main print ...

What was the legal reasoning behind the affirmative action decision?

By Ethan E. Horton | July 27

Students for Fair Admission v. UNC, a case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in June that struck down affirmative action in higher education, could have ...

'The numbers are what they are': Legislators, LGBTQ+ activists prepare for veto overrides

By Walker Livingston | July 27

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills concerning LGBTQ+ youth: House Bills 547 and 808 and Senate Bill 49. These bills have not yet returned to the legislature ...

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A look at what this fall's municipal elections mean for Chapel Hill residents, local politics

By Lucy Marques | July 27

This November's municipal elections will have four seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council, along with the Chapel Hill mayoral seat up for grabs. The Chapel ...

'We've got to be more aggressive': UNC football looks to mend defensive struggles

By Ben McCormick | July 27

“I think we've done a lot of different things this offseason to improve,” UNC senior linebacker Cedric Gray said. “I think, first and foremost, ...

SCOTUS struck down affirmative action. Where do UNC students go from here?

By Adele Morris | July 27

In the wake of the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning affirmative action – the consideration of race in college admissions – some groups ...

Mack Brown expects improved running game, continued use of air raid in 2023 season

By Matthew Maynard | July 27

“The running game is our quarterback's best friend with pass protection, and Chip had been involved with Gus Malzahn at Auburn and at Central Florida, ...

UNC and Chapel Hill Black leaders respond to SCOTUS affirmative action decision

By Emma Geis | July 27

"I hope frankly that the University doesn't embrace a legal regime in which people are excluded on the basis of race," Theodore Shaw, director of the ...

Rebecca Mormino to begin new role as executive director of Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership

By Lola Oliverio | July 27

Rebecca Mormino will be the new executive director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, effective Aug. 14. Mormino has served as the assistant director ...

'Soaking up knowledge': Three Diamond Heels working to improve during summer ball at the Cape

By Grace Nugent | July 27

Three Diamond Heels are spending their summer covered in sweat and sunburns, but not because of beach vacations or lake days. Instead Casey Cook, Dalton ...

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Who's new at UNC: An overview of this summer's new University leaders

By Eliza Benbow | July 27

This summer, a range of leaders have stepped into new roles at UNC. These roles include the new faculty chair, chair of the UNC Music Department, director ...

Disability Pride Month highlights need for accessibility, accommodations

By Adele Morris | July 26

July 26 was the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Pride Month creates a space to celebrate the resilience and joy of ...

'He wants to win': Hubert Davis details Elliot Cadeau's reclassing decision

By Ben McCormick | July 26

“What’s important for me is guys that want to be here,” head coach Davis said. “Guys that want to be part of a team, and understand the importance ...

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UNC men's basketball's melting pot of experience sets up hopes for redemption

By Ben McCormick | July 26

Seven players transferred from the program, and seven new players have walked right back through the revolving door of faces that typifies modern college ...

'One of the fastest turnarounds': CJ Saddler goes from rock bottom to ACC champion

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | July 26

Ten days prior to the ACC Championship in May, CJ Saddler hit the lowest point in his life. But just 10 days later, after finding ways to cope, Saddler ...

Penny Gordon-Larsen, new vice chancellor for research, hopes to continue collaboration

By Mary Mungai | July 26

Penny Gordon-Larsen, who accepted the permanent position of vice chancellor for research earlier this month, said that strategic priorities are being ...

School of Civic Life and Leadership works toward hiring faculty despite pushback

By Ashley Quincin | July 26

In the past few months, the SCiLL has seen several developments — including the hiring of its first faculty member and the meeting of a faculty committee ...

Independent State Legislature Theory: How Moore v. Harper got to SCOTUS

By Ethan E. Horton | July 26

After years of legal back-and-forth, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the idea that acts of state legislatures — including redistricting — are not ...

Local officials and business owners meet to organize support for Mediterranean Deli

By Walker Livingston | July 25

Members of the Chapel Hill community — small business owners, local government officials and organizations such as the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership ...

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Michael Beauregard will not run for Town Council, despite previous announcement

By Walker Livingston | July 25

Michael Beauregard, who announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council earlier this summer, wrote in a Substack post last Friday that he will no ...