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DTH Photo Illustration. A student looks at a positive pregnancy test and a pill.

N.C. doctor files lawsuit against state, challenges restrictions on medicated abortions

By Emmy Martin | Feb. 1

Chapel Hill OB-GYN Dr. Amy Bryant filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the Middle District of North Carolina last Wednesday that could impact abortion access across the country.

Bryant's complaint challenges North Carolina's restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, the first of a two-pill regimen that terminates pregnancy within 10 weeks of gestation. She argues that North Carolina's restrictions on mifepristone contest regulations set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
"Medication abortion is safe and effective – there’s no medical reason for politicians to interfere or restrict access to it, or for states to force doctors to comply with mandates not supported by medicine or science," Bryant said in a press release.

Sitterson Hall, pictured here on Monday, Jan. 30,2023, houses the Computer Science department that recently transitioned to an admission system.

'Admissions maximalists' — computer science department makes final switch to application

By Hannah Rosenberger | Jan. 31

South Building is pictured on Oct. 10, 2022.

‘I’m flabbergasted’: UNC leaders blindsided by trustees' decision on School of Civic Life and Leadership

By Abby Pender | Jan. 30

Broken elevators in Granville East in the process of getting fixed on are pictured on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

'False promises': Residents of Granville Towers face maintenance issues

By Anna Neil | Jan. 19

Carolina Cupboard, pictured here, is located in Avery Residence Hall in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Jan 26. 2023. Carolina Cupboard provides free food for UNC students who are experiencing food insecurity.

'We all deserve food': Organizations help UNC students overcome food insecurities

By Celia Funderburk | Jan. 29

Daily Tar Heel Assistant City & State Editor Ethan Horton shoots the ball during the rivalry basketball game against The Duke Chronicle in Rams Head Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. DTH beat The Chronicle 2-1.

DTH defeats Duke's Chronicle 2-1 in Rivalry Challenge basketball series

By Hamsini Sivakumar and Gwen Peace | Feb. 1

Abigale Parker fences during the ACC Championship in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021.
Photo Courtesy of Jeffrey Camarati/UNC Women's Fencing.

No. 25 UNC women's fencing to face tough competition in 2022-23 season

By Jarrett Kidd | 12:06am

“Each time we compete we are seeing highly ranked teams,” Parker said. “I think we are just really holding up well.”

Lantern, an Asian-fusion restaurant on West Franklin Street, participated in Triangle Restaurant Week and is pictured here on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Chapel Hill restaurants thrive, increase success during Triangle Restaurant Week

By Caroline Horne | 11:42pm

Triangle Restaurant Week is open to all restaurants in the area, as long as they meet the event requirements. In the past, Butler said over 100 restaurants have participated and generated $1.6 million in extra revenue. The requirements include offering special three-course menu options and fixed pricing.

UNC senior forward Armando Bacot (5) fights for the ball during the men's basketball game against Pitt in the Dean Smith Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

UNC men's basketball drops home game to Pitt, 65-64, after clutch free throws by Burton

By Gwen Peace | 9:15pm

With three minutes remaining, UNC made a strong comeback but was unable to close the game out, falling to the Panthers 65-64.

Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool, pictured here on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, along with many other preschools in the Chapel Hill area exhibit safe levels of lead in their water.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro preschools report small levels of lead in water

By Harrison Gummel | Jan. 31

As the local community watches as UNC grapples with detectable lead levels in the drinking water of over 125 buildings, some questions have been raised about the safety of other educational institutions. Data from Clean Water for Carolina Kids shows that some preschools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area are also seeing perceptible levels.

The UNC Pauper Players practice their upcoming show, “Rent”, in Carrboro, N.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2023. The UNC Pauper Players will be performing Feb. 3-5, 2023 at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

UNC Pauper Players hit the stage with "Rent" this weekend

By Eileen Foster | Jan. 31

After months of rehearsals, the Pauper Players — a student-led organization at UNC — will premiere their performance of “Rent” this weekend at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for non-students and can be purchased online or in the Pit this week.

The Old Well is pictured on Jan. 30, 2023.

Faculty discusses free speech and School of Civic Life in January meeting

By Emi Maerz | Jan. 31

In the Jan. 30 meeting of the Faculty Executive Committee, members discussed matters regarding the new School of Civic Life, language in Board of Governor's proposals and the University’s formation of a committee for academic freedom and free expression.

Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Chapel Hill has been awarded $2 million from Community Project Funding that will go towards downtown streetscape improvements.

Town of Chapel Hill receives $2 million to improve downtown streetscape

By Catherine Wiles | Jan. 31

The Town of Chapel Hill recently received $2 million in Community Project Funding to be put toward downtown streetscape improvements. Funds will be used to replace traffic light poles as well as potential projects like curb cutting.

UNC junior Macy Brown founded She's Not Here, an all-female rideshare for Carolina students.
Photo Courtesy of Macy Brown.

“It’s girls empowering girls": Student rideshare service aims to support students

By Madi Kirkman | Jan. 31

The “friendly neighborhood designated driver," Macy Brown is turning a fundraising idea for her study abroad trip into a safety resource for female-identifying students on campus: She's Not Here, a ridesharing service.

Top of the Hill Distillery on West Franklin Street is permanently closing its doors on Jan. 29, 2023.

TOPO Distillery to close Feb. 15 after more than 10 years in business

By Vina Senthil | Jan. 31

The distillery produced a wide variety of liquors, including vodka, gin, unaged whisky and wheat whiskey. Visitors were offered a tour of the distillery on Friday and Saturday nights, where they could try samples of liquors and learn about the distillation process and various spirits.

As theft on campus continues to rise, students share their experiences

By Brooke Elliott | Jan. 31

Over the years, the occurrences of theft on UNC's campus have continued to increase. Students and the chief of UNC Police share their experiences with the issue — one which often occurs in plain sight.

UNC senior forward, Erin Matson (1) plays in the National Champion ship game against No. 3 Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC won 2-1.

UNC legend Erin Matson named new head coach of North Carolina field hockey program

By Shelby Swanson | Jan. 31

The UNC athletic department announced Tuesday that UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson will be taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey program. "To say I'm excited and honored to be the head coach of the UNC field hockey program is an understatement – this is a dream come true," Erin Matson said in a press release.

The Clef Hangers stand ready to sing at the UNC Clef Hangers Winter Jam Annual A Cappella Invitational on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Historic Playmakers Theatre.

UNC Clef Hangers to host Winter Jam — a collaborative multi-university concert

By Madison Gagnon | Jan. 31

Winter Jam — a collaborative a cappella performance hosted by the UNC Clef Hangers — is hitting the stage later this week on the University's campus. This year, they have invited four other groups to perform at the concert, including the UNC Tarpeggios, University of Virginia Belles, Villanova University Spires and UNC-Charlotte's Codachrome.

Caitlyn Yaede, Opinion Editor, poses with a basketball in preparation for the UNC vs. Duke game on this weekend.

Office DJ: Songs to take down Dook

By Caitlyn Yaede | Jan. 31

"Basketball isn’t about three-pointers or buckets (well, maybe a little). For me and what I hope is the rest of Carolina fans, basketball is about one thing and one thing only: beating Duke."