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Crochet Club creates tight-knit community, donates blankets to unhoused people

By Kate Alexander-Heyward | October 7

“Creating something really gives you an opportunity to give your brain a break without that guilt associated with it,” club Vice President Devon Cholon ...

Citizens-only constitutional amendment to appear on general election ballot

By Sarah Smiley | October 7

Some critics of the proposed amendment think it sows division and racism, while proponents think it will combat voter fraud.

Faculty raise concerns about limits to their freedom of speech

By Jessica Baugh and Dania Al Hadeethi | October 7

Despite the University's stated commitment to protecting the First Amendment rights of its faculty and students, not all faculty feel their speech is ...

Black-Owned Restaurants around the Triangle offer patrons an array of cuisines

By Morgan Perry | October 7

Black-owned restaurants in the Triangle area work tirelessly to supply citizens with good food and good experiences.

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How Mutual Aid makes the Carrboro Really Really Free Market, Free.

By Katie DuHaime | October 7

The Really Really Free Market occurs on the first Saturday of every month at the Carrboro Town Commons. The market is fueled by the Carrboro community ...

Students with disabilities voice frustrations with campus emergency procedures

By Regan Butler | October 7

First-year Kira Tiller said she is uncomfortable with the emergency plans currently made for her, and she has not met a student with a disability at UNC ...

Sankofa Band comes home to Chapel Hill after 20 years apart

By Cameron Hall | October 7

Sankofa, a hip-hop band, reunited at UNC for Homecoming and performed at Cat's Cradle on Friday. Founded in 1997, the group broke up in the early 2000s ...

Column: Apply the 'veil of ignorance' to inform your vote

By Mary Blake Nobles | October 7

"If they’re in a position where they feel indifferent to changes in political leadership and implementation of new policies, considering the position ...

Column: Don't attend graduate school to delay adulthood

By Delaney Broderick | October 7

"Face it: 'I’m going to graduate school' is a palatable response to the gnawing fear that we aren’t ready to do anything else."

Ackland brings collection of prints from van Gogh, Rembrandt and more to the public

By Alexis Clifton | October 7

The Ackland Art Museum's newest exhibition, Dürer to Matisse: 400 Years of European Prints, opened on Sept. 27. The exhibition features 97 print artworks ...

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UNC volleyball sweeps Duke twice for the first time since 1981

By Shannen Horan | October 7

On Friday, North Carolina welcomed Duke to Carmichael Arena and once again swept the team 3-0, marking the first time since 1981 that UNC did not ...

Heel Talk: Navigating Legal Battles and Natural Disasters: What You Missed Last Week at UNC

By Daley Hooten , Natalie Bradin , N'Nia Brickhouse and May Proctor | October 7

In this week's episode of Heel Talk, Audio-visual Editor Natalie Bradin recaps last week's biggest local headlines with guests Daley Hooten, N'Nia Brickhouse ...

Orange County community reflects on Hurricane Helene's impact in western N.C.

By Maddie Policastro | October 6

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents have spent the last week waiting for calls from family in western North Carolina and trying to remain hopeful in ...

'Not alone in this experience': UNC students reflect on impact of Hurricane Helene

By Keerthana Gotur | October 6

Organized by the UNC chapter of the Sunrise Movement, students gathered by the Old Well on Oct. 3 in a vigil in remembrance of those impacted by Hurricane ...

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Where and how to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts from the Triangle

By Lauren Zola | October 6

Organizations across the Triangle are collecting resources and aid for those in need after Hurricane Helene's impact in western North Carolina.

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Chimney Swift birds take flight at UNC's Davie Poplar tree

By Ragan Huntsman | October 6

To their name, the bird species typically roosts in chimneys, previously being found in chimneys along Chapel Hill's Franklin Street.

Visiting artist Lorena Molina turns painful experiences into performance art

By Jaya Nadella | October 6

On Friday, visiting artist Lorena Molina spoke at the Hanes Art Center for an event titled "Balancing Act on Home, Art, and Academia: A Reckoning From ...

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Carolina Artists’ Coalition's open mic celebrates vulnerability and experimentation

By Brooke Xu | October 6

On Friday, the Carolina Artists' Coalition, a UNC club that seeks to highlight intersectionality between artforms, held an open mic night at Epilogue ...

'One hug or pup at a time': Community group celebrates third anniversary

By Sarayu Thondapu | October 6

The Hugs and Pups Posse — Encouraging and Empowering, known as HAPPEE, was formed in October 2021 to offer comfort to UNC students through dogs and ...

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FRANK Gallery’s Bird-Themed Art Sale showcases creativity through nature-inspired art

By Ava Beahn | October 6

FRANK Gallery in Carrboro held a bird-themed sidewalk art sale, featuring various forms of bird art. Artists share their inspiration for the works they ...