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Unwelcome in parking decks, students seek a new place on campus to skateboard

October 24, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

After UNC Police shut down a practice in a campus parking deck, the UNC Skate Club is petitioning Campus Recreation for a designated skate spot.

Chapel Hill rally protests threats to university research and academic freedom

October 24, 2025 Andrew Sellers and Reyna Drake

Indivisible Orange County, an activist group, criticized both the Trump Administration and UNC leaders.

AI experts say detecting deep fakes is a growing challenge

October 24, 2025 Gracie Durham

The discussion of fake videos was one of the highlights of Converge-Con, a UNC conference exploring artificial intelligence.

First Amendment Day takes on added meaning amid threats to speech and academic freedom

October 10, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Chris Clemons, and a press conference by Professor Dwayne Dixon, who was briefly suspended last week over allegations he advocated violence.

Losses on the field and controversies off the field lead to questions about Bill Belichick’s future

October 10, 2025 Reyna Drake

UNC says Belichick has the university’s full support, despite a growing list of problems, including the suspension of an assistant coach for violating NCAA rules.

Gamers are often exposed to extremist content, but players say there are ways to avoid the rabbit hole

October 10, 2025 Andrew Sellers

While multiplayer online games – like much of the internet – can expose people to radical content, some gamers say the community should work together to challenge harmful beliefs and make everyone feel included.

Repairs are set to begin on Chapel Hill trails damaged by Chantel

October 10, 2025 Gracie Durham

With federal money in hand, the Town of Chapel Hill plans to begin repairing trails and paths damaged during Chantel. Some of the repairs will be temporary to get the trails open sooner.

As construction begins on NC’s first Buc-ee’s, neighbors are split on its potential impact

October 10, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

A new Buc-ee’s location is coming to Mebane. People are passionate about the incoming mega gas station. There’s both excitement and concern surrounding it.

UNC reinstates professor after investigation of alleged ‘advocacy of politically motivated violence’

October 3, 2025 Andrew Sellers and Brooks Stevenson

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon over his ties to a leftist group. The suspension led to concerns about free speech on campus.

UNC conference to explore the use of AI in the classroom, courtroom, newsroom, and more

October 3, 2025 Gracie Durham

“Converge-Con” will highlight how AI is changing both academics and the professional world.