Happy Monday, UNC! Be sure to channel your anger from Saturday’s loss against Duke into studying for midterms. Here’s the news for March 5:
QUICK HITS
- Ten years ago, the student body president of UNC was kidnapped, robbed and murdered. Today, Eve Carson remains a focal point of campus involvement.
- Duke’s Marvin Bagley III showcased his NBA potential in a comeback victory over UNC on Saturday night, as Duke and Carolina split the season series.
- UNC has been trying to close Horace Williams Airport since 2002, but a recent petition has hundreds of signatures to keep it open, citing benefits to the local economy and a rich history.
MARCH IS GETTING MAD
Today marks our March Madness preview — read on for more info on the Tar Heels’ strengths and weaknesses and the opponents to watch out for in the coming weeks.
- It’s tournament season, baby. The DTH sports desk shares who Roy Williams’ team needs to look out for during the ACC and NCAA tournaments, including Syracuse and Seton Hall.
- Joel Berry II, Luke Maye and Pinson have the Tar Heels looking solid heading into March — but their ability to guard the deep-ball could be problematic down the stretch.
- COLUMN: “While John Calipari is a bit of huckster, UNC administrators and coaches should follow his lead in vocally endorsing payment for players.” March Madness is arriving, and so are the scandals.
CAMPUS AND CITY
- REVIEW: Hibachi & Company opened on Franklin Street on Feb. 26. We have the rundown on the Japanese restaurant’s atmosphere, cost, taste and all other essential details.
- “It’s the difference between a life of guilt and dread, defined by a disease I was resigned to, and a future in which I can and will be healthy, happy and thriving.” Two Carrboro service dogs just completed their training, and are now ready to help humans in need.
- Break out the brooms, it’s a sweep! The UNC baseball squad defeated Liberty in all three home games they played against the Flames this weekend: 17-2; 6-5; 13-8.
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