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Q&A: Campus Y co-presidents plan for the new year, prioritize radical rest and joy

By Noelle Harff | June 27

The Daily Tar Heel’s Noelle Harff spoke to upcoming Campus Y co-Presidents Karina Vasudeva and Imani Rankins about their goals, challenges and plans ...

Men's, women's basketball repair rosters ahead of 2023-24 season

By Ben McCormick | June 27

As the men's and women's basketball teams navigate recruiting and the transfer portal, here is a look at how the rosters are shaping up heading into next ...

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An early look at Chapel Hill Town Council elections coming up in November

By Grace Whittemore | June 27

This November, 5 Chapel Hill Town Council seats— including the mayoral seat— are up for grabs. The official candidate filing window opens on July ...

U.S. Supreme Court rules state legislatures do not have full power over redistricting

By Ethan E. Horton | June 27

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday morning 6-3 that state legislatures do not have sole authority over redistricting, as was argued by North Carolina ...

UNC's outdoor spaces provide opportunities for community, connection

By Mary Mungai | June 26

Various outdoor spaces on UNC's campus provide students with places to rest or connect with friends and community members. From the Coker Arboretum to ...

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An early look at who is running for town council and mayor seats in Carrboro

By Emma Hall | June 25

A number of Carrboro residents have already announced their candidacy for Carrboro Town Council and mayoral positions. Candidate filing officially opens ...

'League of his own': DTH alumnus Sharif Durhams pushes to reach more communities in new role

By Ashley Quincin | June 25

Sharif Durhams, the first Black editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel, has been named the managing editor of news of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ...

Chapel Hill's housing zoning rules have changed. What now?

By Ethan E. Horton | June 23

Chapel Hill Town Council voted, 6-3, to pass a text amendment to its land use management ordinance that allows more multi-family housing to be built in ...

Chapel Hill Town Council approves Housing Choices text amendment, 6-3

By Ethan E. Horton | June 21

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved the controversial land use ordinance amendment at its final meeting before their break on June 21.

'We are change agents': UNC program trains future rural school counselors

By Madison Gagnon | June 21

The UNC School of Education received a $2.27 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve mental health and educational opportunities ...

UNC summer students experience food insecurity, limited options for food on campus

By Zoe Sinclair | June 20

Food pantries like the Campus Y's mutual-aid food pantry are available for students and community members to access for non-perishable and microwavable ...

'Making space and bearing witness': Black artists at UNC discuss creativity, community

By Eliza Benbow | June 20

Black artists at UNC use their art to explore their experiences and express their identities. De'Ivyion Drew, Kolby Oglesby and Lansana Koroma have found ...

Donna Papa reflects on career as UNC softball coach after retiring in May

By Emma Moon | June 19

“I was challenged every day to be better and to work and try to keep up with the people around me,” Papa said. “I was challenged to be the best ...

'It has served so many people for so many years': Juneteenth celebrations commence at Hargraves

By Walker Livingston | June 19

Community members gathered at Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill to celebrate Juneteenth and the unveiling of a new landmark at the center. Hargraves ...

H.B. 823 proposes scholarship program for school choice vouchers across income levels

By Arwen Helms | June 15

House Bill 823 — which passed the N.C. House in May and is currently in the N.C. Senate Rules Committee — would expand the Opportunity Scholarship ...

UNC field hockey and women's tennis teams honored at White House

By Jordan Gooch | June 15

On Monday, June 12, the UNC women's tennis and field hockey teams traveled to Washington, D.C., to be recognized for their accomplishments and respective ...

NCDOT proposes redesign of exit 270, mayor and community members express concerns

By Zoe Werner | June 15

The NCDOT has proposed converting U.S. 15-501 into a freeway from the Interstate 40 interchange to Garrett Road and changing the I-40 interchange to a ...

Town Council member Adam Searing announces intent to run for mayor of Chapel Hill

By Caitlyn Yaede | June 15

Chapel Hill Town Council member Adam Searing announced his intent to run for mayor of Chapel Hill on Wednesday evening. He proposed improvements to the ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools offers summer programs in literacy, career education and more

By Emma Hall | June 15

Over the summer, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools offers programs to elementary, middle and high schoolers to promote literacy, college and career preparedness ...

The Affirmative Action Coalition at UNC-Chapel Hill hosts student leader forum ahead of SCOTUS decision

By Akash Bhowmik | June 15

On Wednesday, June 14, the Affirmative Action Coalition at UNC-Chapel Hill hosted a student leader forum to discuss affirmative action in higher education ...