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UNC Board of Trustees sets policy for campus historical markers

November 11, 2022 Tajahn Wilson

The university has already approved one new marker that will commemorate the spot where a Black resident of Chapel Hill was stabbed in 1970. But Board members expressed some concern about future markers.

New Franklin St. bike lanes aim to address safety concerns

November 11, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

The change comes after a notable increase in biking and pedestrian crashes over the past five years.

Republicans gain seats on NC Supreme Court, fall short of legislative supermajority

November 11, 2022 Walter Reinke

By a one-seat margin, Republicans failed to attain a veto-proof majority in the legislature, meaning Democratic Governor Roy Cooper has a chance to have his vetoes sustained.

UNC students face increasing restrictions to abortion access following the overturning of Roe

November 7, 2022 Madison Ward

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer, one of the most controversial issues on the ballot this election season is abortion. In North Carolina, if Republicans achieve a supermajority in the state legislature, they could restrict abortion beyond the current 20-week ban.

NC Republicans eye potential legislative supermajority as midterm elections continue

November 6, 2022 Walter Reinke

NC Republicans seek to regain their supermajority in this year’s General Assembly elections.

UNC argues on behalf of affirmative action in Supreme Court case

November 4, 2022 Chris Kammerer

UNC went to the Supreme Court this past week, and it might mean big changes in the future of race-conscious admissions at universities.

Housekeepers on UNC campus demand higher pay amidst rising inflation

November 4, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

As inflation rises, UNC Housekeepers are calling for their salaries to increase too.

UNC heads to the Supreme Court to defend Affirmative Action in admissions

October 28, 2022 Chris Kammerer

UNC-Chapel Hill and Harvard will argue in defense of Affirmative Action at the Supreme Court Oct 31.

Young voter turnout may help determine U.S. Senate election outcome

October 28, 2022 Lorelai Sykes

Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are both campaigning around the state, with Beasley hoping for a big youth voter turnout.

November election will determine partisan balance of NC Supreme Court

October 28, 2022 Walter Reinke

The NC Supreme Court election this November could swing the balance of the court.