Features Speakers of the endangered Cherokee language are trying to preserve it April 22, 2022 Ava Pukatch The Cherokee language in North Carolina is at risk. Fewer than 200 speakers remain in the state, and they’re concerned it could be lost forever.
News For the first time, UNC renames two buildings in honor of notable people of color December 3, 2021 Ava Pukatch UNC has removed the names of two white supremacists from campus buildings and replaced them with the names of people of color.
News Women on the courts: The journey is long November 19, 2021 Ava Pukatch While more women are serving as judges on the nation’s courts, women still face barriers advancing through the judicial system.
Features UNC alumni premiere their movie musical, dreaming of an Oscar November 10, 2021 Ava Pukatch A team of UNC alumni created an original movie musical to try to activate an obscure Academy Award category.
Features UNC researchers investigate increasing rate of turtle mortality October 29, 2021 Ava Pukatch Researchers in Morehead City are studying the human influences that lead to warmer waters and the declining populations of turtles.
News Sign of the times: Expert says political signs do little October 29, 2021 Ava Pukatch Campaign signs are everywhere in Chapel Hill in advance of the municipal election. But it’s not clear that they help candidates win votes.
Features Mushroom foragers find delicacies in the most unlikely places September 24, 2021 Ava Pukatch North Carolina is one of the best states for mushroom foragers, who can find exotic delicacies both deep in the woods and in more accessible places.