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‘It’s not a joke’: Fed up with squirrels, some Durham residents want limits on wildlife feeders

October 31, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Citing thousands of dollars of squirrel damage to homes and vehicles, residents of a Durham subdivision want the city to regulate wildlife feeders. But the mayor says a proposed ordinance goes too far.

UNC has expanded a personal finance class to help athletes’ money management skills

October 31, 2025 Liana Riachi

UNC has partnered with the financial services company Robinhood to expand the class. The course is open to all students, with a focus on student athletes in need of NIL income management.

Duke Chapel’s Day of the Dead altar invites students and visitors to honor loved ones

October 31, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

The altar, or ofrenda, is in its third year, aiming to bridge faith, memory, and cultural understanding between communities.

In an annual ritual, UNC Pauper Players perform “Rocky Horror’

October 31, 2025 Rachel Moody

The student group takes less than a month to cast, rehearse, and perform the annual production.

Responding to Trump’s request, NC legislators have added another likely GOP congressional seat

October 25, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

A new congressional district map was passed this week in North Carolina. Republicans will likely gain another seat in the state;s congressional delegation, which is already gerrymandered to a 10-4 GOP advantage,

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.

For patients at UNC and Duke Hospitals, volunteer musicians offer comfort and connection

October 24, 2025 Rachel Moody

The local hospitals invite volunteer musicians to play in common areas and patient rooms, showing the power of music to heal the body and mind.

The haircuts are free, the stylists are learning on the job: ‘Free haircut Fridays’ come to UNC

October 24, 2025 Emmy Berger and Liana Riachi

Free Haircuts Friday is a student-led group that provides haircuts to the community free of charge in front of the Undergraduate Library. Their services cover all hair types and styles, with a mission to promote community over profit.

Lattes, smoothies, and more: Pumpkin spice is everywhere this time of year

October 24, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

On Franklin Street, you can find a variety of festive pumpkin spice drinks. Customers love them so much that some places are having a hard time keeping them in stock.

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.