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Former UNC historian Cecelia Moore, Burton Craige ('75), Walter Jackson ('67), Bill Taylor ('66), and Hugh Stevens ('65), the core conspirators behind the Silent Sam lawsuit, stand atop the area where the former Confederate Monument once sat on Friday, Sept. 16. 2022.

'It's important they understand:' Leaders in Silent Sam reversal aim to educate next generation

By Allie Kelly and Madi Kirkman | Sep. 21

This fall brings the first academic year that a full campus of undergraduate students will have never walked past the Silent Sam statue. Alumni and community members involved in the reversal of the $2.5 million Silent Sam settlement gathered this past week to reflect on the case. "Even though progress might be slow, over the long term, it is possible to implement change in a system that seems so resistant to change," Walter Jackson, chairperson of UNC's Black Pioneers and a 1967 UNC alumnus, said.

Students table in the pit, offering to register voters on Sept. 15, 2022.

NC organizations engage voters on National Voter Registration Day

By Tori Newby | Sep. 20

The midterm election will take place Nov. 8. The deadline for voter registration in North Carolina is Oct. 14. Otherwise, unregistered voters can same-day register and cast their ballots during the early voting period which runs from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5.

UNC senior midfielder Cameron Fisher (17) protects the ball during the Tar Heels' game against UNCW on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Dorrance Field.

UNC men's soccer ties UNC Wilmington, 0-0, in Tuesday evening bout

By Evan Rogers | Sep. 20

With the tie, the Tar Heels see their second straight contest end in a draw. Likewise, North Carolina has failed to win four of its last five matches — with its lone victory coming against East Tennessee State.

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

Detectable levels of lead found in drinking fountains of six campus buildings

By Preston Fore | Sep. 20

Lead has been detected in drinking fountains in six campus buildings this month, according to emails sent to building occupants and further confirmed by a University spokesperson. The affected buildings include Hamilton, Fordham, Manning and Phillips Halls, South Building and Wilson Library. Drinking fountains in multiple buildings yielded over 25 times the detectable lead threshold set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Located on Cameron Avenue, UNC’s coal-burning power plant is at risk of facing lawsuits due to its emissions. The plant sits in between several residential neighborhoods, photographed on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

Organizations file notice of intent to sue EPA for issues with UNC coal plant

By Maggie McIntyre | Sep. 20

The intent to sue, filed September 13, was filed for failure to respond to a petition requesting that the EPA objects to the air quality permit for UNC's coal-fired power plant.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office, located in Hillsborough, pictured on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

Suspect identified in Orange County homicide investigation

By Allie Kelly | Sep. 20

A suspect has been identified in the homicide investigation of 14-year-old Lyric Woods and 18-year-old Devin Clark. The Sheriff's Office is seeking a juvenile petition against a 17-year-old for two counts of first-degree murder — according to a Tuesday statement from Sheriff Charles Blackwood.

Hamilton Hall pictured on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Three Hamilton Hall drinking fountains found to have detectable levels of lead

By Preston Fore | Sep. 20

Detectable levels of lead has been discovered in three Hamilton Hall drinking fountains, according a University email sent Monday to the occupants of Hamilton Hall and obtained by The Daily Tar Heel. This comes after the entire campus was notified on Sept. 1 that lead had been discovered in three Wilson Library drinking fountains.

A young Ethan E. Horton poses in his UNC gear during a photo shoot in 2004.
Photo Courtesy of Marion Horton.

Office DJ: Songs I used to sing

By Ethan E. Horton | Sep. 19

"These are the songs I used to sing, the songs that take me back to a taking-out-all-of-the-bad-stuff reality I wish I lived. Enjoy, or don’t. That’s your problem, not mine."

Devon Triplett, the founder of Bridging the Gap, poses for a portrait at the Old Well on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

UNC student aims to bridge the gap in BIPOC business leadership

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata | Sep. 19

UNC junior Devon Triplett founded the non-profit Bridging the Gap during the pandemic in 2021. The organization is dedicated to increasing BIPOC representation in the business community and providing students with economic opportunities.

The UNC Cogeneration Facility, located on Cameron Avenue, pictured on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Column: I’m going to fight the coal plant.

By Samad Rangoonwala | Sep. 19

"I have a love hate relationship with the UNC Coal plant. Yeah, the UNC coal plant. The one you probably didn’t know existed."

Head coach Mack Brown walks off the field after the game versus Florida A&M at Kenan Stadium n Aug. 27. The Heels won 56-24.

Analysis: What might conference realignment mean for UNC's Olympic sports?

By Noah Monroe | Sep. 19

The potential for conference realignment, driven by increased financial benefits from football and men's basketball TV contacts, would have significant impacts for Olympic sports and local rivalries. If North Carolina chooses to leave the ACC, the program would likely reap the rewards of larger TV deals, and some players could profit from bigger NIL agreements. Despite this, it will be the athletes who will have to deal with the potential consequences of what comes with realignment — the positive, the negative and the unknown.

Sophomore Girija Joshi poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Joshi is the co-executive director of UNC Samaa.

Samaa fuses a symphony of South Asian and western music

By Eileen Foster | Sep. 19

Samaa, the state's only South Asian fusion a cappella group, was founded at UNC in 2011. Their songs are written and arranged entirely by Samaa members, and feature a blend of western and South Asian music.

Garth Brooks gives the record crowd a thumbs up at the New York State Fair in 1992.
Photo Courtesy of Harry DiOrio/Syracuse Post-Standard.

Column: You don’t really hate country music.

By Kennedy Cox | Sep. 19

"Why has the genre of the American working class that is revered for its ability to tell stories over beautifully and simply written melodies become the laughing stock of the music industry?"

Bench to memorialize community member and activist Eva Metzger to be installed Sept. 21

By Annika Duneja | Sep. 19

A new bench memorializing late Chapel Hill resident and activist Eva Metzger will be installed on the Tanyard Branch Trail on Sept. 21.

Virginia's Noah Taylor (14) tackles sophomore running back Javonte Williams (25) during the game in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. UNC lost to Virginia 38-31.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC football players making early-season impact in NFL

By Hunter Nelson | Sep. 19

Although the North Carolina football team did not have a game of its own last weekend, several former Tar Heels suited up for their respective teams in NFL action.

Junior running back D.J. Jones (26), redshirt freshman offensive lineman Carter Kulka (60), and sophomore wide receiver Landon Stevens (85) run onto the field for the Spring Game on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Preview: Three keys to a UNC upset victory against Notre Dame on Saturday

By Evan Rogers | Sep. 19

Despite Notre Dame heading to Chapel Hill with a losing record, head coach Mack Brown understands the challenge the Fighting Irish present. Here are three keys for North Carolina to defeat Notre Dame and enter conference play undefeated.

UNC sophomore outside hitter Mabrey Shaffmaster (9) celebrates getting a point during volleyball match against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Carmichael Arena. Michigan beat UNC 3-0.

UNC volleyball opens ACC play against No. 10 Pittsburgh

By Hunter Nelson | Sep. 19

With non-conference play in the rearview mirror, the North Carolina volleyball team will begin its tough slate of ACC matchups on the road starting Friday night. The Tar Heels currently sit at 8-3 with three consecutive wins at the VCU Invitational.

Le Ha, Toluwanimi Dapo-Adeyemo, Kezia Kennedy, and Adam Sherif, first-year students at UNC, pose for facial detection by artificial intelligence.

Editorial: Even robots need ethics training

By Editorial Board | Sep. 19

"Bias must be eliminated from the data used in AI algorithms, beginning with a more representative group of artificial intelligence developers. Either artificial intelligence algorithms need to have corrective measures or the solutions to our growing world just got a lot more complicated."

DTH Photo Illustration. NC Real ID Explainer. Captured on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

North Carolinians need REAL ID or approved documentation to board flights after May 3

By Bridget Bendezu | Sep. 19

On May 3, federal agencies will begin to enforce the REAL ID Act. This act requires a REAL ID, United States passport or other federally approved identification to board all flights, and visit secure federal buildings, military bases and nuclear sites.

Op-ed: Calling on Chancellor Guskiewicz & Provost Clemens to support free speech

Sep. 19

"The UNC-Chapel Hill chapter of the American Association of University Professors calls upon Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and Provost Chris Clemens to publicly support and defend UNC students, faculty and staff who are supportive of Palestinian rights or critical of Israeli policies and practices."