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'Another sixth man': Banghart's energy gives UNC optimism despite loss to N.C. State

By Parth Upadhyaya

Despite UNC’s 76-68 loss to N.C. State on Sunday, the team’s optimism hasn’t wavered, in large part thanks to head coach Courtney Banghart. The Tar Heels have trailed at halftime in their last seven games, and though they’ve only come back to win three times in that stretch, they’ve shown promise. Aside from a 14-point road loss to No. 14 Florida State two weeks ago, UNC hasn't fallen by more than seven points this season. “That’s the team I’ve got, a group of fighters,” Banghart said. “That’s what I expected, and that’s what I got.”

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Meet the professor who helped shape jazz education at UNC

By Morgan Topol

Jim Ketch, a music professor at UNC, is planning on retiring after 43 years at the school. Ketch played a vital role in shaping UNC's jazz programs.

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National politics takes center stage at Raleigh Women's March

By Sofia Lesnewski and Brittany McGee

“Until women’s rights are enshrined in the constitution with an Equal Rights Amendment, everything that has been given to us by law, can conceivably be taken away.”

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Chapel Hill churches denounce the UNC System's Silent Sam settlement with SCV

By Victoria Johnson

The St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist churches released a joint statement condemning the UNC System's $2.5 million settlement with the Sons of Confederate Veterans over Silent Sam.

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Can't afford to study abroad? This new UNC initiative could help

By Preston Fore

44 percent of undergraduates currently study abroad, according to the vice provost for global affairs and chief global officer. Those who don't study abroad often cite financial barriers as their main obstacle. Now, UNC’s Global Guarantee is aiming to eliminate those barriers.

1/25/2020 5:35pm

UNC men's basketball can sleep well tonight after snapping five-game losing streak

By Brian Keyes

The North Carolina men's basketball team got a long-awaited bit of relief after handily defeating Miami on Saturday afternoon, stopping a five-game losing streak and tying the most assists in a game since Roy Williams became coach. 

1/25/2020 4:35pm

After a long and winding road, UNC's Roy Williams eclipses mentor Dean Smith

By Ryan Wilcox

For the head coach of North Carolina basketball, it happened. Roy Williams has, by at least one metric — career wins — eclipsed his mentor, good for fourth all-time among Division I coaches in college basketball history.

1/24/2020 3:54pm

Second-graders in Orange County School to start free swimming lessons next month

By Taylor Heeden

Orange County Schools, Swim for Charlie and the Orange County Sportsplex have teamed up to provide second-graders free swim lessons.

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Keeping you (com)posted on new eco-friendly programs at two Orange County schools

By Audrey Selley

“The schools came to us and said — as part of the County’s overall climate action plan — we want to reduce waste,” Pollock said. “Specifically, they want to focus on food waste generated from cafeterias as that is where the majority of food waste comes from.”

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'I can come through it as well': Duke dean speaks to students about impostor syndrome

By Praveena Somasundaram

Dean of Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts and Science Valerie Ashby led a discussion on impostor syndrome on Friday. 

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'Is my vote going to count?' Local nonprofit addresses race and voting rights in N.C.

By Sofia Lesnewski

Last Thursday, voting rights advocates met at the Chapel Hill Public Library to discuss their opposition to voter ID and other issues.

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N.C. to receive $542 million in disaster relief for Hurricane Florence recovery

By Brittany McGee

“The $542 million in federal funds from HUD will facilitate long-term recovery for communities impacted by the hurricane, as well as help mitigate the impact of future disasters,” said U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C., in a press release.

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Meet these UNC professor friends trying to cure Alzheimer's together

By A.J. OLeary

A pair of professors has received a grant for $3.1 million from the National Institute on Aging to research potential cures for Alzheimer’s Disease. To do so, they turned to a subject they both know well — proteins.

1/25/2020 5:53pm

Brandon Robinson's 29 points in Williams' 880th win epitomizes North Carolina basketball

By Jared McMasters

After not starting a single game in his first three years with the Tar Heels, Brandon Robinson dropped a career-high 29 points in a win over Miami to give Roy Williams the fourth most wins by a D-I men's basketball head coach.

1/24/2020 1:27am

Songs for Australia benefit concert raises money for Australian animal rescue

By Rylee Parsons

50 bands and performers will gather at Cat's Cradle this Sunday, Jan. 26, for a charity concert that will raise money for Australian wildlife rescue efforts in the wake of devastating bushfires.

1/24/2020 1:27am

The Man in Black is coming to The ArtsCenter with 'Hello, I’m Johnny Cash'

By Courtney Heaton

David Burney, lead singer of the Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, will be recreating the country music legend's iconic Folsom Prison performance at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro from Jan. 24 to 26 .

1/24/2020 1:27am

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting

By Kayleigh Carpenter

Since the 2002 Greene Tract resolution was adopted, several different land-use needs have been suggested, but no development has started on the lot.

1/24/2020 1:27am

Ever heard of Ankhrasmation? Learn about a different musical language at Pruett Lecture

By Dominick Ferrara

UCLA musicology professor Nina Eidsheim will be discussing the work of musician Wadada Leo Smith and his "musical-philosophical language" on Jan. 24 in Person Hall.

1/24/2020 1:26am

At Triangle ArtWorks’ SMASH! networking event artists connect, learn and inspire

By Alicia Robbins

Triangle ArtWorks is hosting SMASH! this Friday. The event works to bring artists, organizations and creative minds together to learn and connect with one another. 

1/24/2020 1:21am

Here's what the Tar Heels need to do against Miami to end their five-game skid

By Jared McMasters

How well the Tar Heels create a massive presence on the boards, maintain possession of the ball and slow down Miami's 3-point shooters on Saturday will be the deciding factors in North Carolina's game against the Hurricanes.