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N.C. Congressman reflects on a week of “chaos and confusion” in the U.S. House

October 6, 2023 Sierra Pfeifer

13th District Congressman Wiley Nickel, a first term Democrat, said young people shouldn’t become disillusioned with politics, despite the dysfunction in the Republican-led House.

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For First Amendment Day, students and faculty read books that others have banned

October 6, 2023 Siya Zhang

This year’s annual “Freedom to Read” celebration at UNC Libraries had added significance as librarians around the country face pressure to ban certain books.

Features

A new marker on Franklin St. recognizes UNC’s historic contribution to WWII

October 6, 2023 Henry Taylor

The NC Highway Historical Marker program has installed a new marker on Franklin St. commemorating the pre-flight school located on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus during WWII.

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Chapel Hill’s police department is planning to move to leased space in an iconic building

October 6, 2023 Kinslee Braddy

Chapel Hill leaders say the police headquarters building is crumbling and overcrowded, so the town is planning to lease space for the police department at the former Blue Cross and Blue Shield building.

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Legislators say new N.C. ban on gender-affirming care protects kids. Critics call it discrimination

September 29, 2023 Lauren Zola

Overriding a veto from Gov. Cooper, legislators passed a law this summer that prevents transgender minors from obtaining gender affirming care.

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NC House Speaker suggests UNC should no longer be a gun-free zone

September 29, 2023 Anthony DeHart

After a fatal shooting and two lockdowns in the first few weeks of this semester, some UNC students are calling for gun control legislation. But N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore disagrees.

Features

UNC screenwriting students and professors have mixed reactions to the end of the writers strike

September 29, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

Carolina screenwriters discuss implications of the 148-day Writers Guild for America strike and its outcomes.

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After August shooting, UNC plans to add more security measures and officer training

September 29, 2023 Editor

At the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, UNC police chief gave a report on the events of Aug. 28 and discussed strategies for campus safety.

Features

UNC has added a new mural in an unusual place – a South Campus parking deck

September 29, 2023 Henry Taylor

UNC’s Craige Parking Deck just got a little more colorful with the addition of a large-scale mixed media installation called “Drawn to Explain” by artist Amalia Pica. The London based artist is famous for her sculptures and installations.

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Campus lockdowns can be especially hard for grad students, who face unique pressures

September 22, 2023 Tianyi Wang

Not only do graduate students grapple with the high-stress academic environment, but recent tragedies have also exacerbated feelings of depression and anxiety.

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