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Crash on Franklin Street downs power lines

From staff and wire reports | MAY 17

Chapel Hill police are advising drivers to avoid a section of Franklin Street near Park Place where a car accident occurred earlier this afternoon.

NC leaders evaluate economic impact of investment in higher education

Amanda Albright | MAY 15

Drew Moretz, a lobbyist for the UNC system, has fielded tough questions from legislators about how state money is being used on college campuses.

Sexual Assault Task Force begins discussions for reform

Andy Willard | MAY 16

In the midst of a sexual assault scandal that has brought national scrutiny to the University, the UNC community is now looking to become a leader in increasing conversations about sexual assault awareness.

Bill would allow guns in locked cars on campus

Sarah Brown | MAY 15 |

UNC-system campuses have been gun-free zones for years.

But the N.C. General Assembly is now joining South Carolina, Texas and state legislatures around the country in a push to legalize guns on college campuses, despite opposition from higher education leaders and university faculty.

Library system able to streamline services despite budget cuts

Anna Long | MAY 15 |

Despite losing nearly $4 million over the last three years, the University Library was able to streamline its services to better serve students, professors and the community during the 2010-12 period.

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Gallery Graduation 2013

Students attended a graduation ceremony to commend their completion of their degrees on Sunday at Kenan Stadium.

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The North Carolina Athletic Department hosted the first Rammy’s Awards show to honor all Student Athletes and present awards for outstanding performances and hard work.

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UNC Men’s Lacrosse defeated Virginia 16-13 in the 2103 ACC Championship Game to win the ACC Championship for the first time since 1996.

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UNC Men’s Lacrosse defeated Duke 18-17 in the semifinals of the 2013 ACC Tournament on April 26th, 2013 at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels with play Virginia in the ACC Championship game on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 at 1 pm.