A Year in Review: 2016

Year in Review: Margaret Spellings' first year in office

Unfazed by the widespread protests over her appointment, UNC-system President Margaret Spellings focused on creating and implementing the system five-year strategic plan in 2016.

Year in review: NC voting rights reach federal courts

By Caroline Metzler

A North Carolina voting law and the state's voting districts for the General Assembly were contested by federal courts over claims of racial discrimination this election year.

Year in Review: Student Stores privatization

By Sofia Edelman

This time last year, UNC Student Stores was an independently operating entity on campus. Since July 1, it has been operated by Barnes & Noble College.

Year in Review: GPSF attempted to split from student government

By Jamie Gwaltney

After referendums failed to pass in two elections, administrators are stepping in to resolve tension between the Graduate and Professional Student Federation and student government that has been growing over the past year.

Year in Review: Sexual assault at UNC

By Acy Jackson

On Nov. 21 The Daily Tar Heel and three other news organizations filed a lawsuit against the University to release the records of students convicted of sexual assault.

Former UNC seniors Marcus Paige (5) and Brice Johnson (11) walk off the court after falling to Villanova 67-64 in the NCAA National Championship game on April 4.

Year in Review: Success and last-second heartbreak for UNC sports

By Jeremy Vernon

The past year has been a benchmark one for North Carolina athletics. Six teams made it to the Final Four in their respective sports, and a seventh could potentially do the same by the end of 2016.

The Rosemary Street construction has proven to be a disruption for some (and less so for others) with its demolition of the sidewalk.

Year in Review: Construction projects in Chapel Hill

By Samantha Scott

Construction in downtown Chapel Hill has caused many disruptions for residents and local business owners this year, but progress has been made toward the completion of each project with hopes to improve conditions for residents and enhance tourism.