Savannah Patterson, a biology teacher and a UNC alumna, was named the teacher of the year at Cedar Ridge High School. Patterson represents CRHS as a contender for Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year, among 12 other candidates.
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Savannah Patterson, a biology teacher and a UNC alumna, was named the teacher of the year at Cedar Ridge High School. Patterson represents CRHS as a contender for Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year, among 12 other candidates.
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The UNC Muslim Students Association provides a space for students to pray, socialize and learn more about the culture. But attaining that space — both physically and figuratively — is something that students continually strive for. During Ramadan, a holy month marked by spiritual reflection and community, MSA has been able to reserve rooms in the Student Union for prayer — specifically for Taraweeh, a prayer that takes place every night of Ramadan. “On any Christian major holiday like Christmas, Easter, there's no exams, there's no assignments due that day,” Sidra Qayyum, the most recent president of MSA said. “It's just a little frustrating when there's other religion’s holidays that aren't taken into account as well.”
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The Chapel Hill Town Council discussed topics including the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds and two conditional zoning applications for developments that would offer affordable housing units at a meeting on Wednesday.
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After snapping its 41-game home win streak against top-ranked Syracuse last Saturday, a gritty win to conclude the regular season may help the Tar Heels regain momentum as they continue their quest for a national title defense.
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Final exams are quickly approaching, and UNC students are beginning to break out their best — and strangest — study habits. Here is some advice from UNC students on how to make it through finals week unscathed.
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Ryan, who will come to Chapel Hill boasting a career 35-percent clip from deep, joins a roster that recently added respectable marksmen Paxson Wojcik and wing Jae'Lyn Withers via the transfer portal.
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss property tax appeal bias, funding for the Chapel Hill Public Library and updates to opioid concerns.
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During its meeting on Tuesday, the Carrboro Town Council discussed creating an intergovernmental climate council within Orange County and devoting more resources to aesthetic improvements in the town.
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The classic UNC senior tradition of climbing the Bell Tower took place on Wednesday, with one twist — seniors weren't allowed to sign. "I think telling students that they can't partake in this tradition is like telling students not to drink water from the Old Well on the first day of class," said one student. The UNC General Alumni Association said students were not allowed to leave their signature on the tower this year to preserve the "structural integrity" of the historic building.
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"To combat the commencement blues, we embarked on a journey to our favorite Franklin St. spots, but we didn’t order our usual go-to beverages. Instead, we asked for bartenders’ specials, 'secret menu' libations and the most underrated drinks offered."
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"If you find yourself without an internship opportunity this summer, remember there are many other ways to fill your time and energy in the months before the next semester."
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Muter Construction has been working on the renovation project since December and plans to be finished in about a month, according to Mark Radley, construction superintendent.
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Offered by University Libraries, UNC students, faculty and staff can access a variety of of e-books and audiobooks for free through OverDrive. UNC has partnered with the service since 2020 as University Libraries looked for ways to support students during the pandemic.
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Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils announced on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection after his current term ends in December. In the 2021 election, Seils won all eight precincts that voted in Orange County, earning 90.25 percent of the vote in the mayoral race.
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"Rural areas, and rural youth, show remarkable promise. But, they are often neglected by the very platforms that claim to champion them."
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Individuals who face situations like this are on a benefit cliff — when a small increase in earnings results in a steep decrease in welfare benefits. Families or individuals may become ineligible for benefits they previously received, such as housing choice vouchers or childcare subsidies, when their income passes a certain threshold.
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, areas with large numbers of "households with low incomes, inadequate access to transportation and a limited number of food retailers providing fresh produce and healthy groceries for affordable prices" are commonly referred to as food deserts. Although Chapel Hill is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the country, communities in some parts of the Town don't have access to affordable and healthy groceries.
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As Earth Day approaches later this week, experts at UNC in environmental and climate science reflect on the local and national efforts towards sustainability, and the optimism they have for future progress.
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Qué Rico will host their first ever Latin dance showcase this Sunday evening at the Great Hall in the Student Union.
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