William Becker

Podcast

Heel Talk: New and Old Elections: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Daley Hooten , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | March 24

In this episode of Heel Talk, AV editor Natalie Bradin sits down with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner to recap the biggest stories across the DTH's University, City & State and Lifestyle desks. The group discusses UNC's newly-elected graduate and professional student government president, updates on the contested NC Supreme Court race and a UNC professor encourages students to explore the world of food studies.

Podcast

Heel Talk: SBP Votes & Valentine’s Jazz: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , Brodie McCartan , William Becker and Natalie Bradin | February 17

In this episode of Heel Talk, host Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest DTH stories from last week with colleagues William Becker, Brodie McCartan and Lizzie Stoner. The group chats about Adolfo Alvarez's victory in the student body president elections, the closure of 401 Main in Carrboro and a jazz concert that united N.C. Central, UNC and Duke University.

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Heel Talk: From Chicken Spots to Curriculum Plots: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Lizzie Stoner , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | January 20

Welcome back to a new season of Heel Talk, where AV Editor Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest stories you may have missed last week with staffers Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner. In this episode, the group discusses changes to UNC's IDEAS in Action curriculum, a new Zaxbys location coming to Franklin Street and the new North Carolina branch of the Horror Writer's Association.

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Heel Talk: The Mental Health Edition

By Lizzie Stoner , William Becker , Natalie Bradin and Kshitiz Adhikari | March 21

Welcome to this special edition of Heel Talk. Audio-Visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps some of the biggest mental health stories with audio reporters Kshitiz Adhikari, William Becker and Lizzie Stoner. In today's episode, the group discusses how CAPS seeks to alleviate financial burdens for students, the difficulty of finding a mental health care provider that accepts insurance and health humanities studies at the HHIVE Lab.

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Derek Peng

City & State

Chapel Hill Town Council votes 7-1 against proposed 12-story development on Rosemary Street

By William Becker | November 30

The town council also approved a conditional zoning application regarding the Chapel Hill Life Sciences Center at 306 W. Franklin St., with only council member Adam Searing voting in opposition.

Lara Crochik

City & State

'I know what my purpose is': CHCCS CHAMPions recognizes teachers, school staff

By William Becker | November 19

The CHAMPion, or Celebrating Heroes and Magnificent People, program is a partnership between Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation that recognizes outstanding students, staff and community members for their work and contributions to the district.

Alex Wong

City & State

David Price to receive state’s highest civilian award for congressional service

By William Becker | November 2

Gov. Roy Cooper will present six recipients with the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor, on Nov. 9 for their contributions to the state and nation. One of the recipients is familiar to Chapel Hill — David Price.

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City & State

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 celebrating National Coming Out Day, will be held on Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the Seymour Center, and co-hosted by the Orange County Department on Aging.

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Phillip Le

City & State

Take a Child Outside Week aims to promote outdoor engagement and exploration

By William Becker | September 25

Take a Child Outside was founded as a website in 2007. It was inspired by author Richard Louv’s 2005 book Last Child in the Woods, which calls attention to today's youth spending less time outdoors than previous generations.