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Farm combines pumpkin carving and goats for unique fall family fun

September 22, 2023 Caroline Horne

Spring Haven Farm outside of Chapel Hill offers pumpkin carving and an array of new activities for people of all ages.

News

Members of the ‘lockdown generation’ push for stricter gun laws

September 15, 2023 Anthony DeHart

After the August 28 shooting, a hush fell over campus as students began processing the event. In the days that followed, that hush was replaced with a yell demanding action. Students wanted to feel heard and shine a light on their new reality.

News

In the wake of tragedy, students find support from organizations, faculty members, and each other

September 15, 2023 Tianyi Wang

In the aftermath of the campus shooting, students are uniting to support one another. Mental health resources, a healing panel, and community bonding help students navigate complex emotions.

News

Two lockdowns in 16 days leave students and others anxious and angry

September 15, 2023 Savannah Gunter and Anthony DeHart

16 days after Professor Zijie Yan was shot, UNC went into lockdown again, when a man allegedly pulled out a gun in the student union. For students and others, it’s been a time of turmoil and stress.

News

Guskiewicz pledges to do ‘everything possible’ to maintain campus safety

September 15, 2023 Henry Taylor

UNC leaders say the university has learned from two lockdowns this semester, and they say it will have a stronger response to future emergencies.

Features

Non-profit coffee shop brings ‘Being, Belonging, and Becoming’ to library and downtown

September 15, 2023 W.H. Hayes

The Chapel Hill Public Library – and soon the Carolina Junction building on Rosemary Street – is home to a cafe dedicated to providing social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities.

Features

Dribbling across campus, UNC athletes help raise $65,000 for cancer research

September 15, 2023 Caroline Horne

The annual Dribble for Victory Against Childhood Cancer event raised money for pediatric cancer research. Children and parents dribbled basketballs in the Carmichael Arena and around campus with the athletes.

Sports

UNC is considering legal options to get Tez Walker on the football field

September 15, 2023 Kinslee Braddy

Walker transferred to UNC in hopes to play football while being closer to his ill grandmother. But the NCAA ruled Walker ineligible, saying he violated its “one-transfer” rule.

News

Mike Pence brings his ‘anti-woke’ campaign to UNC, attracting supporters and protesters

April 28, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

Pence, who gave a speech titled, “Saving America from the Woke Left,” was the most prominent Republican politician to visit UNC in years.

News

Mimi Chapman ends her term as faculty chair at a tense time for higher education

April 28, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

Chapman’s three-year term ends in June. In the past several months, she has guided the faculty through several controversies.

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