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As families go without SNAP benefits, food pantries say they can’t meet the community’s demand

November 7, 2025 Liana Riachi

Local food pantries – already strained by an increase in applicants over the past few years – are seeing demand surge during the government shutdown. Experts say charities can’t make up for the interruption of SNAP benefits.

Citing new DEI guidelines, UNC has revoked the Black Student Movement’s control of a campus lounge

November 7, 2025 Emmy Berger and Anthony Guerra-Flores

Administrators have turned the Upendo Lounge, a historical gathering space of the Black Student Movement, into a space for all student groups. UNC says it’s due to the new federal and UNC System anti-DEI guidelines.

Woodturners group welcomes all to learn about their craft

November 7, 2025 Gracie Durham

The Chapel Hill woodturners club not only has experienced members, but also welcomes all community members with any amount of experience. They are hoping to open their own space, while also maintaining their values of giving back to the community.

‘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.