UNC students Noor El-Baradie and Rama Yasin, restarted UNC’s Arab Student Organization with the mission of connecting Arab students on campus and spreading Arab culture to the broader UNC community.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority temporarily changed its water disinfection process on Wednesday, March 1 — this shift will last throughout the month in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area and might affect the taste or odor of tap water, though it is still safe to drink.
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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a Delaware-based chain, is set to open a location in Chapel Hill at 127 E. Franklin St. on March 9. The location will be between Blue Horn Lounge and Cold Stone Creamery.
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The absence of Seggerman, who typically plays No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles, left a gaping hole in the team that needed to be patched. Paul’s response was to shift the entire lineup, allowing younger players to step up into bigger roles while relying on the core leaders of the team to provide consistency.
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The seventh inning saw the Pirates score four behind a single and two doubles, giving them a lead and the win.
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In a two-game series against East Carolina, the Tar Heels found themselves on the brink of sweeping the weekend. But in both contests, three-run leads slipped away late from UNC’s bullpen, as seventh and eighth-inning rallies in the respective games helped the No. 11 Pirates prevail in both outings, 6-5.
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Using Google Cardboard VR headsets, UNC students in Arabic language classes are able to explore the histories and cultures of Morocco, Algeria and other Arabic-speaking communities in the U.S.
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While most bills in the N.C. General Assembly are written to address a specific issue, state senators occasionally file blank bills during legislative sessions. These allow senators to work around local bill filing deadlines as the bills can be amended pending committee approval.
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North Carolina experienced a 22 percent increase in overdose deaths in 2021, according to a Feb. 21 press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The NCDHHS recorded 4,041 people who died from overdose, the highest-ever number of overdose deaths in a single year.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools hosted an event celebrating Black joy, highlighting Black achievements and amplifying Black voices in the school community on Saturday. The celebration was held at Culbreth Middle School from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to commemorate Black History Month. The event featured two panels, arts and crafts, a DJ and free food.
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"More than half of the conservative students at UNC censor themselves during political discussions on campus, according to a survey published in August 2021. This includes me."
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The Kappa Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosted a two-day event last week called "KnOw Your Roots". This event highlighted the Black history at UNC through a self-guided tour with 17 stops — including Steele Hall — and a panel of alumni speakers.
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On Sunday, Duke was looking for more than just a top-25 win over its rivals on senior night. North Carolina shot below 35 percent from the field and scraped by to earn a win with 45 points — the lowest score in a win in program history. Despite the victory, the Tar Heels realize scraping by with this type of play isn’t sustainable. Sitting between Kelly and Todd-Williams during postgame interviews, Banghart placed her hands on the shoulders of the star players: “I love you all, but I need you to take better care of the basketball,” she told them.
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UNC School of Law professor Gene Nichol is publishing a new book this April that focuses on the political effects of lacking representation of marginalized groups in North Carolina's government. “The first thing I hope people see is that we are literally in a battle for the future of democracy in North Carolina, and we are frequently losing that battle,” Nichol said.
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"Still, a doctor should spend longer than an hour working with patients before deciding to put someone on these types of drugs. A year of therapy has done more for me than any medication a psychiatrist ever prescribed me. And while my case is not universal, I am also not alone in this experience."
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"A deep, intractable uncertainty has haunted the 365 days that have now passed since the first February 24th . My questions are professional and personal. What use are nuanced histories of a Russia that only confirms the worst stereotypes of its own brutality and thuggishness? How do I process my feelings of betrayal by people whom I know to be better than this?"
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Will Jansen is as new as they come — currently in his first semester of his first-year of college, thousands of miles away from his family and friends. Coupled with the fact that he's been consistently playing both No. 3 singles and doubles for UNC men's tennis during the indoor season, the London-native has a lot on his plate.
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"ProctorEdu reported that even with these policies strictly implemented, 60.8 percent of college students still act dishonestly in their studies, and 95 percent of cheaters don't get caught. It is clear that ethical policies don't always guarantee ethical behaviors. So, who is to blame?"
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The No. 1 North Carolina women’s tennis team (16-0, 2-0 ACC) came out on top against the Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3, 0-2 ACC), winning 4-3 in Blacksburg on Sunday.
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The UNC Board of Governors recognized an honoree of a faculty service award and discussed enrollment challenges at its Thursday board meeting. In his report, UNC System President Peter Hans spoke about the mental health crisis and expanding initiatives to combat it. The BOG also discussed no tuition increases for resident undergraduate students.
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