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Artists and viewers admire the art of the thirteen LatinX artists on display for the Being and Belonging exhibit at the Fedex Global Center on Oct. 5.

'Part of what's here': Being and Belonging exhibit hosts Latinx artists across N.C.

By Valeria Cloës | Oct. 17

The exhibition will be on display until Dec. 12 and aims to introduce a greater audience at UNC to a Latin American aesthetic sensibility. "Being and Belonging" was organized by UNC Global in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of the Americas. The artists featured in the art exhibit are: Antonio Alanís, Tina Alberni, Adriana Ameigh, Georges Le Chevallier, Gabriela Costas, Alexandre Emmanuel, Lina Fernández Giraldo, Gloribel Irizarry, Leandro Manzo, Peter Marín, Renzo Ortega, Alexander Lee Quiñonez and Tina Vasquez.

The UNC Hospitals entrance sign is pictured on Oct. 13.

No Patient Left Alone Act passes in N.C. Senate, seeks to expand visitation rights

By Sophie Teague | Oct. 14

The No Patient Left Alone Act passed unanimously in the N.C. Senate and is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Roy Cooper. The bill would ensure patient visitation rights in most health care facilities and permit residential treatment facilities to receive visitors to the fullest extent.

UNC sophomore guard Caleb Love smiles at the 2021 ACC Men's Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte, NC on Oct. 12.

After disappointing first season, UNC hooper Caleb Love is looking for revenge

By Hunter Nelson | Oct. 14

After inheriting the coveted North Carolina starting point guard position and being tagged as the savior that would revamp the Tar Heels’ dormant offense from the previous year, Caleb Love’s play was volatile during his first season in Chapel Hill. But with his swagger back in the fold, he is looking forward to putting the Tar Heels — and himself — back on the map.

Gov. Roy Cooper speaks Thursday at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro, which recently implemented a vaccination requirement to dine there.

Republicans continue to push bill to limit Gov. Cooper’s emergency powers

By Ian Walniuk | Oct. 14

A bill designed to restrict the executive powers of the governor could soon be headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk. After several months of limited discussion in the Senate, it was amended and passed on Sept. 8. It was then sent back to the House, where it is currently under consideration.

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Lauren McRae, a graduate student, plays with Hunter, a graduated service dog from Eyes Ears Nose and Paws. EENP is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs to partner with people who have disabilities. On Wednesday, they brought several dogs and volunteers to the quad to play with students and offer support as the campus community grapples with student deaths this semester.

Gallery: Dogs and moms offer support, embrace UNC community

By Ira Wilder | Oct. 15

The Chapel Hill community came together in many ways this week to support mental health on campus, including dogs from Eyes Ears Nose and Paws and a parent rally organized by a Facebook group.

Coalition for Carolina plans to assess governance structure of the University

By Hannah Rosenberger | Oct. 11

The Coalition for Carolina formed in response to recent concerns about the politicization of University governance and partisan interference in the UNC Board of Trustees and Board of Governors.

UNC junior midfielder Antonio Lopez (11) fights for the ball against a Wofford player during a home game on Oct. 12 at Dorrance Field.

UNC men's soccer's 1-0 win over Wofford reflects the performances the team needs

By Zachary Crain | Oct. 14

On that quiet Tuesday night, the Tar Heels displayed the sort of performance that will be required of them as they head into the rest of the season’s storm.

Senior midfielder Cassie Sumfest (12) defends the ball during UNC's Oct. 10 field hockey game against Liberty. The game proved to be a loss for the Tar Heels–Liberty headed home with a 4-0 win.

UNC field hockey loses at Karen Shelton Stadium for the first time ever

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | Oct. 14

“All good things must come to an end, right?” UNC head coach Karen Shelton said. “We've had a really great run and we'll just start another run. So that's our goal, that's our plan.”

Community members visit the Ackland Art Museum for the Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon exhibit, which runs from Oct. 8 to Jan. 9. The new exhibit features nearly seventy artistic pieces from ceramics to metalwork.

Asian art exhibit 'The Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon' arrives at the Ackland

By Jade Neptune | 12:35am

On Oct. 8, the traveling "Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon" art exhibit made its way to UNC's Ackland Art Museum. The exhibit, which will travel to a total of five museums, includes pieces from a variety of time periods and cultures across Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam, India and more.

Column: How we made our Chapel Hill and Carrboro election endorsements

By Rajee Ganesan | 12:00am

"We believe that these candidates would make excellent members for each position being voted on during the Orange County municipal elections. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections in the upcoming month and support our local government."

The Proud Boys stand outside of the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting on Oct. 11. Photo courtesy of Allison Mahaley.

OCS Board of Education to meet virtually after Proud Boys interrupt session

By Ian Walniuk and Katie MacKinnon | 11:59pm

Several members of the Proud Boys attended the Orange County Schools Board of Education work session on Monday, Oct. 11, held at A.L. Stanback Middle School. Now, future board meetings will be held virtually until a different location is determined, Board Chairperson Hillary MacKenzie said in an email.

Troy Walton, lab manager for the Carolina Drone Lab, controls a drone. Photo courtesy of Peggy Mullin/Carolina Drone Lab.

The sky's the limit for the Carolina Drone Lab

By Lara Hansen | 10:50pm

The Carolina Drone Lab is the first of its kind at the University, and facilitates drone and sensor use for solving societal and environmental challenges, according to its website. The lab is located within the UNC Institute for the Environment.

DTH Photo Illustration. A trial has begun which challenges NC's 2018 law requiring photo ID to vote.

Early voting period gives voters options to cast ballots before Election Day

By Samuel Long | 10:09pm

Early voting allows people to vote in the municipal elections during a designated period before the general election on Nov. 2. The early voting period opened on Oct. 14 and closes on Oct 30.

UNC senior American Indian and Indigenous studies major AJ Hunt-Briggs and first-year dramatic arts major Lydia Ruth Mansfield serve as Carolina Indian Circle's 2021-2022 President and Historian, respectively.

Get to know the newest members of Carolina Indian Circle's executive board

By Amy Xu | 10:07pm

Carolina Indian Circle, an organization for Native American students at UNC, recently elected officers for the 2021-2022 school year. Meet the candidates below:

Kylie Broderick, a PhD student at the UNC History Department, poses for a portrait on Oct. 9.

UNC course on Israel-Palestine conflict sparks controversy over academic freedom

By Emily Orland | 9:06pm

UNC PhD student Kylie Broderick’s course “The Conflict Over Israel/Palestine" and her Twitter presence have brought conversations about academic freedom, social media, and professors’ rights and responsibilities into community conversation.

Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for Orange County's municipal elections

By Editorial Board | 6:26pm

"We believe the endorsed individuals below would make strong candidates for office in Orange County. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections in the upcoming month and support our local government."

Banners fly on UNC's South Building on Oct. 11, 2021.

Editorial: Attendance policies need to be adjusted for student mental health

By Editorial Board | 5:54pm

"By increasing flexibility in attendance policies across all departments, as well as integrating wellness days into the regular semester schedule, the University can do its part in promoting mental wellness for students across campus."

Emily Midea, the mother of a first-year student, offers hugs to students behind the Old Well on Thursday. Parents and puppies filled the upper quad to offer hugs, baked goods and support as part of a parent rally organized by the Facebook group UNC-CH Parents Helping Parents.

Column: Making mental health a priority at UNC

By Caitlyn Yaede | 5:48pm

"An emphasis on student wellness should not be conditional on students experiencing tragedies."

FSU sophomore defensive back Jarrian Jones (7) intercepts a long pass intended for UNC sophomore wide receiver Khafre Brown (1) during the Tar Heels' home football matchup in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Oct. 9, 2021, against the Florida State Seminoles. FSU won 35-25.

UNC sophomore wide receiver Khafre Brown to enter NCAA transfer portal

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | 12:50pm

On Monday morning, the UNC football team confirmed that sophomore wide receiver Khafre Brown will enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Terza Lima-Neves presents her new book at a Zoom meeting on Oct.12. The book tells the stories of Cabo Verdean women. "I just want us (Cabo Verdean women) to feel seen, to feel celebrated," Lima-Nerves said about the inspiration behind her work.

'Remembrance, Resistance, and Revolution': Stone Center book talk on experiences of Cabo Verdean women

By Natalie Varma | Oct. 17

The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History hosted a virtual writers' discussion series event on Oct. 12 with Terza A. Silva Lima-Neves — a Cabo Verdeanwoman, author, activist and professor at Johnson C. Smith University.