Efland Ruritan Club Rodeo returns this weekend to fundraise for community

The annual Efland Ruritan Club Rodeo, hosted by the local Ruritan Club, is scheduled to take place on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

UNC becomes home to new Suicide Prevention Institute

The UNC Suicide Prevention Institute, primarily run by Dr. Patrick Sullivan and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, is a new addition to UNC's campus that aims to reduce the prevalence of suicide in and beyond the UNC Health Care system.  The Institute comes as the result of a $25 million donation from William Starling, a UNC alumnus, and Dana Starling, who lost both of their sons to suicide. 

Meet the Editorial Board

"We are honored and excited to be able to shed light on issues that impact the day-to-day lives of our readers. So, here are the faces– some new and some returning – behind the Editorial Board."

Column: I attended a forum on free speech so you don't have to.

"I sat through what seemed like a fruitful conversation on free expression. I don’t know if I understood all of it, but the following are some things I learned."

UNC football's 45-32 loss to Notre Dame serves as barometer for the season

As North Carolina continues the fourth year of Mack Brown’s tenure as head coach, the oft-cited measures of gradual improvement and elevating the program haven’t yet fully come to fruition.

UNC BOG finance committee looks into changes in funding and tuition

During their Wednesday meeting, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance's discussion included changes to tuition and fees as well as budget reallocations to aid renovation at Wilson Library. 

Founder of FedEx to speak at Global Center's 15th anniversary

The University's FedEx Global Education Center celebrates its 15th anniversary this week. Frederick Smith, the founder and executive chairperson of FedEx, will host a guest lecture this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to emphasize the importance of global relationships through trade. 

Reserve players give UNC women's soccer a spark in victory over Boston College

Unlike the 3-2 loss to Virginia, the UNC defense continued to be sturdy through 90 minutes to secure the clean sheet against Boston College. Dorrance emptied his bench as the game wore on, playing all 27 players available to him on Sunday.

Editorial: What your mode of transportation says about you

"Not all men are created equal, and neither are transportation. Are you a car driver with a rising cyclist and scooter moon? Find out in this comprehensive guide to personality by commuting."

Column: WTF (What the Federal Funds Rate)

"Inflation – it’s why your blue cups at He's Not are more expensive. I’m going to tell you what’s happening with runaway inflation, what the federal funds rate has to do with it and how to capitalize off of contractionary policy."

UNC volleyball overcomes 2-0 deficit to defeat Virginia in five-set thriller

The North Carolina volleyball team (9-4, 1-1 ACC) defeated Virginia (8-5, 0-2 ACC), 3-2, in a thrilling comeback victory after being down two sets on Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville. 

Town of Chapel Hill receives feedback on Community Development Block Grant budget

Student founds 'Boob Blurb,' walks 12 hours to advocate for women's health

A lack of discussion surrounding women’s health motivated UNC sophomore Isabella Grandić to make a difference. In April of 2021, Grandić launched a conversation starter card game to tackle taboo topics and opens up discussion for women’s life experiences. 

'We have to do more to celebrate the cultures': Holiday Parade focuses on diversity

After a two-year pause, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade will return this year with a focus on promoting diversity in the community.  The new application for a parade unit includes questions about the applying organization's advancement of community goals and any work for diversity, equity and inclusion. 

GRE testing no longer required for all UNC graduate school admissions

UNC’s Graduate School Administrative Board recently passed a motion that will no longer require Graduate Record Exam (GRE) standardized testing in the admission process for graduate schools.  Individual programs will still be allowed to opt-in to requiring the GRE as part of the admissions process.  “Really look at standardized testing," UNC senior Kristina Vaher said. "You just learn how to take the test, you learn how they want you to answer certain questions on the test. You’re not really increasing your ability to learn in any other aspect." 

UNC men's soccer earns first road victory of the year with 1-0 win over Notre Dame

A foul allowed fifth-year midfielder Milo Garvanian to score a penalty shot that ended up being the game-winner.

No. 3 UNC women's soccer's Faasse, Hansen and Patterson score in 3-0 win over BC

Junior Avery Patterson lead the team in attempts with four shots and scored the goal that sealed the UNC win. 

UNC football falls to Notre Dame, 45-32, for first loss of the season

The North Carolina football team (3-1, 0-0 ACC) fell 45-32 to Notre Dame (2-2) in Chapel Hill on Saturday after struggling in all three phases of the game.  

UNC volleyball drops tough matchup against No. 10 Pitt in first game of road trip

UNC’s loss to Pittsburgh shows that despite winning eight of 11 games during the non-conference schedule, the Tar Heels still have some work to do if they want to compete with the ACC’s best teams.

Despite 2-0 win over Wake Forest, penalty corners remain an issue for UNC field hockey

A week removed from a season-low one penalty corner earned in their 3-0 victory over Louisville, it’s clear that this is an area of concern for the soon-to-be top-ranked Tar Heels.