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N.C. Senate votes to crackdown further on DEI in higher education

April 11, 2025 Gowri Abhinanda

The measure, which now moves to the House, would further restrict DEI, which Republican Senator Brad Overcash, a UNC alumnus, says creates “divisive concepts” and “discriminatory practices.”

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Belichick sidesteps UNC’s anti-nepotism policy as he hires his two sons as assistant coaches

April 11, 2025 Mia Khatib

Though a UNC System policy bans employees supervising their relatives, new head football coach Bill Belichick has taken advantage of an exception to hire his two sons as assistant coaches.

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Raw milk is moooooving up in popularity despite expert warnings

April 11, 2025 Sarah Ellis

Raw milk connoisseurs say pasteurizing milk kills good nutrients, and raw milk is healthier. Health experts disagree, and some raw milk drinkers are getting sick from it.

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N.C. health agencies may lose as much as $230 million to federal cuts

April 11, 2025 Lily Kane and Maddie Policastro

Nationwide, the Trump Administration is cutting $12 billion in funding for state health agencies. Orange County and UNC will be affected.

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Avery Residence Hall remodel scheduled to open in August

April 11, 2025 Regan Rhymes

Improvements include an elevator, central air conditioning, and kitchens on every floor.

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UNC says the federal government has terminated the visas of six international students

April 8, 2025 Twumasi Duah-Mensah

The six UNC students are among several international students at North Carolina universities whose visas have been revoked.

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The immigration crackdown on international students at other universities has left UNC students shaken

April 4, 2025 Andy Zhao and Maddie Policastro

The UNC office of International Student and Scholar Services sent an advisory Monday cautioning students of a heightened risk of international travel. And at N.C. State, two students left the U.S. this week after their visas were revoked. 

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Prices of groceries, other student necessities could soar because of President Trump’s tariffs

April 4, 2025 W.H. Hayes

Wall Street was in turmoil this week after President Donald Trump instituted sweeping tariffs, saying foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency. Meanwhile, consumers around the U.S. are trying to figure out how the tariffs will affect them.

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After a 30 year wait, Carrboro residents have their first standalone library

April 4, 2025 Melodi Carty

Located in the Carrboro Drakeford Library Complex is the new Orange County Southern Branch Library. It replaces a public library that shared space with a school library.

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Zaxby’s ruffles the feathers of the Franklin St. chicken scene

April 4, 2025 Maya Hagan

Zaxby’s just opened on Franklin Street—joining Raising Cane’s, Voodoo Wing Company, Time Out, and other fast food places on Chapel Hill’s unofficial “chicken corridor.”

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