"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. You could be the difference between it only having 10 views and going viral."
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"Being a good neighbor is the same as being a good person or friend. It requires the same principles of self-discipline, respect, consideration and, most importantly, good communication."
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Starting on May 11, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its weekly GEMS program for young women in the community. In the program, which the department has not held since 2019, the participants explore community-oriented careers, including those in police departments.
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Dozens of musicians have and will continue to perform at locations along Franklin Street as part of Downtown Live, a free outdoor concert series hosted by the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership. The annual series began on March 25 and events will take place every Saturday and on the second Friday of each month throughout the spring.
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The University Libraries will hold its Recent Acquisitions Evening on April 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event celebrates additions to the Wilson Special Collections Library over the last three years.
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After a dominant 16-3 victory over Pitt last week, UNC ventured into Greenville hoping for a smooth-sailing game. However, the ECU matchup exposed the same offensive issues that have plagued the Tar Heels at points this season.
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"What Jeff Jackson is doing here matters. For one, it’s increasing political engagement by reaching millions of Americans through the most dowloaded app in the world. As much as political news is available to the average American, many do not seek it out. Jeff Jackson is able to reach his constituents and more on a free app that most people already have downloaded."
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"Fans of college sports teams have a significant impact on the players and the games in general. It’s important to remember that every athlete is still a person and that words affect them."
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The seventh annual Arts Everywhere Day will take place on Friday, April 14, with a theme of "YOU are an artist." There will be a wide variety of performances, exhibits, hands-on activities and installations across campus.
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During a work session on April 10, the Chapel Hill Town Council met to discuss controversial changes to housing ordinances in the Town. The proposed amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance would promote "missing middle" housing, such as accessory apartments and duplexes.
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During its Monday meeting, the Orange County Schools Board of Education approved its Local Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2024. The meeting also covered OCS accreditation, a high school robotics team's win at the statewide championship and teacher of the year awards.
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An anonymous survey of the greater Chapel Hill community revealed varying viewpoints regarding The Daily Tar Heel’s representation of race, sexual orientation and gender identity. The general public opinion of the paper was largely positive. However, separating respondents by race, gender and sexuality revealed disparities between subgroups for questions about representation.
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Orange County residents lead the state's average life expectancy by almost four years. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s 2019 U.S. health map, the average life expectancy for a North Carolina resident is 78.2 years, while the average in Orange County is 82.1. Social determinants, such as health care access and housing, contribute to the higher life expectancy in Orange County.
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The No. 13 North Carolina baseball team (23-10, 8-5 ACC) defeated Queens University, 10-6, in the Tar Heels’ first matchup of a nine-game homestand.
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Lanza’s Cafe, Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews and 1922 By Carolina Coffee Shop are some of the local coffee shops that have recently hosted live music in their spaces, offering a more intimate experience than a traditional concert.
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Communication. That is what it all boils down to. The stigma around anxiety in athletics has made it difficult for athletes at all levels to come forward and communicate the fact that they are struggling.
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Grace White, the paper conservator at Ackland Art Museum, spends her days repairing damages on works of art like drawings, watercolors and prints. She said that one of the most interesting parts of her job is learning about art from different locations and times.
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"North Carolina needs to properly address the industry of online sports betting with safeguards and preemptive policies to help our vulnerable youth. We have seen the spread of addiction in the schools of surrounding states, and we have no reason to bet against it."
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The Graduate and Professional Student Government’s first-ever Climate Action Day will be held this Thursday. The event will feature a collection of informational tables run by organizations working to bring awareness to the climate crisis, followed by two documentary screenings. Climate Action Day is being organized by GPSG’s Climate Crisis Committee, which was formed in September.
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Facing over 60 other teams, 10 Tar Heels reached the podium over the course of three days at Duke's Morris Williams Track and Field Stadium.
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