Happy 127: The DTH celebrates over a century of printing news and raising hell
The Daily Tar Heel will reflect on its 127-year history at its birthday celebration this weekend.
NATIONAL-POLTICS
Letter: To the individual who covered his face next to me in the library
"I get it. You’re scared of the coronavirus, and an Asian person sat next to you. Covering your face with your shirt was simply a precaution, even if shirts only marginally protect against virions. How can such a harmless act be offensive?"
New study shows disparity in education spending within North Carolina
Disparities in educational spending between low and high income communities continue to widen. Low-income communities are struggling to adequate funding for public schools.
UNC Clean Tech Summit ignited conversations about the future of sustainability
Here's what happened at the UNC Clean Tech Summit on Feb. 20 and 21.
Learn about the LGBTQ+ space The PIT has created for queer performers
“It’s nice to create a space for the audience and the performers where they feel safe and respected, and it’s kind of like they’re coming home. It’s like performing for family.”
How and why to vote by mail in the 2020 primary
To receive a mail-in ballot, a voter has to request the form available on the North Carolina State Board of Elections absentee voting website and return the form — either by mail or in person — to their home county’s board of elections by 5 p.m. on Feb. 25.
UNC baseball drops series to Dallas Baptist despite strong weekend on the mound
Despite losing two of three games against the Patriots, the one constant for UNC throughout the weekend was its pitching staff, as the Tar Heels threw a total of 31 strikeouts in their three games against DBU.
Town of Chapel Hill hopes to begin issuing affordable housing bond this fall
After voters approved a $10 million housing bond, Chapel Hill is now trying to piece together how to issue it.
UNC women's basketball, just seconds away from a win, loses to Wake Forest in OT
After flirting with the much-needed win that could have broken its four-game losing streak late in regulation, North Carolina allowed a game-tying 3-pointer with six seconds left and ultimately lost 82-79 in overtime to Wake Forest.
Column: The intersection of technology and human rights
"I firmly believe that technology is intersectional; it embraces change, impact and different world views."
Editorial: Why you should watch Netflix's 'Cheer'
“Cheer” follows a community college cheerleading team from Corsicana, Texas as they prepare for the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship in Daytona, Florida. The series shows the audience what it’s like to be a cheerleader and coach for one of the best cheer teams in the country.
Column: Why I'm voting for Mark Dorosin
Allison De Marco talks about why we should vote to re-elect Mark Dorosin to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Column: What is an editorial board?
"At the end of the day, The Daily Tar Heel belongs entirely to its readers. It always has."
Stripped: The personal (and sexual) is political
"And yet, having those choices, difficult though they may be, is still fundamentally better than having no choice at all."
No. 1 UNC women's tennis survives scare against No. 2 FSU, 4-3, to remain undefeated
The win over the Seminoles extended the Tar Heels' winning streak to six straight matches over No. 2 ranked opponents.
No. 8 UNC wrestling survives upset scare against UVa
The No. 8 North Carolina wrestling team narrowly defeated Virginia 19-18 on Friday in Charlottesville. Bonus points were crucial for both teams as the Tar Heels endured a late UVa push to secure the close victory in the last bout of the dual.
UNC women's basketball falls in overtime to Wake Forest for fifth straight loss
The North Carolina women’s basketball fell for the fifth consecutive game, this time dropping a close one in overtime to Wake Forest, 82-79, on Sunday afternoon.
Three takeaways from UNC's seventh consecutive loss, this time to Louisville
After suffering back-breaking defeats in three of its last four games, the North Carolina basketball team spared its fans of any more heartbreak in Louisville on Saturday afternoon. The Tar Heels were outmatched in a 72-55 loss to the Cardinals, losing the rebounding, turnover and assist battle.
Silent Sam will not return to campus, UNC System leaders say
UNC System Board of Governors Chairperson Randy Ramsey said Silent Sam will be secured away from UNC's campus at a meeting Friday.
UNC women's golf ties for fourth in Moon Golf Invitational
Their first tournament of 2020 saw the Tar Heels finish in a tie for fourth place overall, with a team score of 867 and one player finishing in the top 10.
