UNC's COVID-19 research makes headway and headlines
Articles from ProPublica and The New York Times shine light on lab and data security at UNC as it continues to lead the way in COVID-19 research.
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NCAA announces college basketball start date as November 25
The NCAA announced on Wednesday that college basketball would start on Nov. 25, with a reduced number of games for the upcoming season.
With the UNC-Charlotte game canceled, North Carolina football hits expected speed bump
The COVID-19-related cancellation wasn’t unpredictable — last week Virginia Tech and other teams across the country had to postpone season openers due to coronavirus clusters — and in some sense, No. 12 UNC’s game against Charlotte being booted from the Tar Heels’ schedule feels almost routine.
During a virtual semester, ITS adapts operations to serve students
With most classes online, UNC ITS Desk is still helping students resolve computer issues that arise this fall.
Ex-offenders led the fight to make getting second chances easier—and they won
Advocates reflect on the North Carolina General Assembly passing the Second Chance Act, which makes it easier for people with non-violent felonies to get their records expunged.
Town officials, students concerned about uncertainty of off-campus COVID-19 reporting
Uncertainty regarding the accuracy of off-campus students’ COVID-19 testing and reporting persists. Carrboro Town Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell said she is concerned about the accuracy of off-campus student case reporting. Taylor Steele, a senior at UNC who lives in off-campus apartment complex Chapel Ridge, said she believes there are cases at Chapel Ridge, even though she said she hasn’t received any notification from the apartment complex about testing, reporting or positive cases. Courtney Schnee, the senior vice president and asset manager at Northwood Ravin, said Northwood Ravin has taken several steps to limit the spread of coronavirus at its Chapel Hill properties, including using hospital-grade sanitizing misters and restricting the capacity of amenities such as the pool.
What you need to know about the N.C. commissioner of labor candidates
The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot from governor to county commissioner. Here we broke down who the candidates are for N.C. commissioner of labor.
Chapel Hill Police bans chokeholds after council request and public support
The Chapel Hill Police Department's announced Wednesday a new policy that specifically bans chokeholds. This policy change comes after the police department failed to update the policy after a June town council meeting.
Editorial: UNC administration, own up to your mistakes
"Guskiewicz should regret his decisions. Showing a little remorse is the least he can provide."
Column: No, we don't know if there are aliens on Venus
Does the latest scientific discovery point to aliens on Venus? Columnist Rajee Ganesan explains.
Column: How it feels to be a transfer student during COVID-19
"Fellow transfer students: I know a lot of us are feeling discouraged and wondering if this is the right time to be transferring, but we have come this far."
North Carolina women's soccer defeats Wake Forest 4-1 in first game of the season
The North Carolina women's soccer team defeated Wake Forest on Thursday night 4-1 in the first game of the season.
'You know why I'm here': Students swarm McDonald's for Travis Scott burger
UNC students, along with other college students around the nation, are raving about the new tasty collaboration between McDonald's and Travis Scott.
Orange County welcomes visitors to playgrounds as North Carolina enters phase 2.5
Several parks facilities in Orange County, including playgrounds, are opening up under phase 2.5 of Gov. Cooper's executive order.
Ready to vote? Here's how
There've been a lot of concerns about how to vote this year. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about the process.
UNC cross country team optimistic for 2020 season following official schedule release
“Let’s make the most of every chance we get.” The UNC cross country team is excited to compete this year, despite the possibility that the entire season will not happen.
Old North State stories: The New Deal in Chapel Hill
Columnist Michael Beauregard explores the influence of the New Deal on Chapel Hill.
All up in your business: Summit Coffee Co. is coming to Franklin Street in October
Summit Coffee Co., a Davidson-based coffee shop, is expected to open its Chapel Hill location in October.
Elevate: South Asians need to forget 'What will people think?'
"According to some parents, having a mental illness can be shameful, so they are told to suppress their feelings. Conversations about mental health are on the rise, especially amongst our generation; however, in South Asian households, it still seems to be a taboo."
Elementary schools in North Carolina can reopen at full capacity, Cooper announces
Elementary schools in North Carolina are now able to reopen at full capacity, Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday briefing.
