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Rosie Robbins, a senior studying religious studies, sits outside on campus on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Robbins is just one of many Carolina students entering the workforce with the looming possibility of a recession.

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A potential recession in 2020 has soon-to-be graduates worried about finding a job

By Jonny Cook | Nov. 13, 2019

Among the regular post-graduation fears, mixed reports on a possible future recession have students searching for alternate employment plans to make. Some graduating UNC students are preparing for the possibility of a declining job market. Despite economic indicators pointing to a recession in the near future, researchers say the Triangle may be able to weather a downturn. Alumni point to the Great Recession in 2009 as an example of less than ideal economic conditions to enter the labor market under.

The UNC Young Democrats hosted the Chapel Hill Local Candidates Panel in Manning Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

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Local candidates debate ahead of November election

By Jonny Cook | Oct. 10, 2019

Chapel Hill Town Council and mayoral candidates discussed voter engagement alongside climate and transportation policies ahead of November elections.

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Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?

By Jonny Cook | Sep. 8, 2019

Students, here are what your Democratic presidential candidates want to do about higher education debt.

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Chapel Hill celebrated culture and community with Bloom Fest

By Jonny Cook | May. 20, 2019

This year's Bloom Fest, celebrating culture and diversity, as sponsored by WE SENSE took place on Sunday in the 140 W. Franklin St. plaza.

Photographic coverage of the Civic Digital Fellowship event for client Coding it Forward in Washington, DC. Photo courtesy of Tai Huynh.

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UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Jonny Cook | Apr. 24, 2019

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

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New Hope Elementary School teacher suspended amid child pornography investigation

By Jonny Cook | Apr. 16, 2019

Investigators are not currently aware of any students at New Hope Elementary being the subject of photographs.

Michael Teasley (left) and Deb Aronin (right), both employees of Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bakeshop in Durham, say their job is to deliver smiles to all the customers. Mad Hatter's is expanding to Chapel Hill and hopes to open a new location on South Campus during the summer of 2019.

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All Up In Your Business: Mad Hatter's is coming to Chapel Hill

By Jonny Cook | Apr. 11, 2019

A Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bakeshop will be coming to UNC this summer. Many students are excited about the addition because they will no longer have to drive to Durham to enjoy the restaurant's food.

Bob Nutter moved Maple View Farm, known for its milk and ice cream products, from Maine to North Carolina in 1963. On Nov. 13, 2014 he was be honored for his dedication to Orange County.
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'Farmer Bob' Nutter, founder of Maple View Farm, dies at 90

By Jonny Cook | Mar. 21, 2019

Every UNC student knows about Maple View Farm. Since moving to Hillsborough, the farm's founder Robert Nutter's hard work led his farm to success. He received several awards for his contributions to the community.

UNC students in 1960 stand in front of a restaurant during the time of the Howard Johnson Sitdown Action protest. Photo by Charlie Blumenthal.

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Remembering the civil rights movement in Chapel Hill

By Jonny Cook | Feb. 27, 2019

Take a look back at the civil rights history of UNC and where the legacy that continues today came from.

Ken Dawson has been working on his farm, Maple Spring Gardens, for 36 years. He currently serves on the Orange County Food Council and is committed to providing local, organic produce to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. "Raising food for the local community has been my life's work. The food council supports that work."

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Local municipalities hope to come together to fund the Orange County Food Council

By Jonny Cook | Feb. 10, 2019

The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a memorandum to support the Orange County Food Council, an organization that aims to increase food security throughout the county. Now, for the memorandum to be passed, it must be put up to a vote by the Orange County Commissioners.

Joal Broun (right) has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Mary Ann Wolf (left) has been appointed as the new vice chairperson.

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Joal Broun Mary Ann Wall

By Jonny Cook | Mar. 7, 2019

Joal Broun (right) has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Mary Ann Wolf (left) has been appointed as the new vice chairperson.

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A potential recession in 2020 has soon-to-be graduates worried about finding a job

Local candidates debate ahead of November election

Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?

Chapel Hill celebrated culture and community with Bloom Fest

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

New Hope Elementary School teacher suspended amid child pornography investigation

All Up In Your Business: Mad Hatter's is coming to Chapel Hill

'Farmer Bob' Nutter, founder of Maple View Farm, dies at 90

Remembering the civil rights movement in Chapel Hill

Local municipalities hope to come together to fund the Orange County Food Council

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