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UNC campus infested with the undead for ‘Tar Heel Zombie Preparedness Festival’

September 23, 2022 Madison Ward

A horde of zombies was unleashed at UNC this week. But fear not, the Tar Heel Zombie Preparedness Festival aimed to eliminate emergencies, not cause one.

NC schools face a widespread teacher shortage, and pay is only part of the reason

September 23, 2022 Walter Reinke

Statewide, vacancies have increased by nearly 27 percent compared to the start of last year.

UNC’s plans to demolish its historic Naval Armory; alumni are trying to save it

September 23, 2022 Reagan Allen

UNC wants to tear down the 80 year old building to make room for the Institute for Convergent Science. Some alumni and veterans want to save it.

Seeking more public input, proponents delay a proposal to crack down on loud parties

September 16, 2022 Jailyn Neville

The Campus & Community Coalition has delayed a plan to ask the Town Council to pass a strict party ordinance. But they still hope to present it to the Council later this year.

UNC Business School Dean steps down via Zoom, effective Monday

September 16, 2022 William Christensen and Sophie Mallinson

In a surprise announcement Friday morning, Dean Doug Shackelford of the Kenan Flagler business school announced his plans to step down. He said his last day will be Monday.

Feeling a little theatrical? UNC has a new musical theater minor

September 16, 2022 Emma Cooke

While UNC produces several musical productions every year, there has never been an academic track. That;s changing w with the introduction of a new musical theater minor.

Amid a rift in the United Methodist Church, local congregations continue to affirm LGBTQ+ congregants

September 16, 2022 Chris Kammerer

The United Methodist Church in the U.S. has been in upheaval since the passing of the “Traditional Plan” in 2019. Here’s a look at how two Triangle-area churches have been responding.

UNC students and faculty fight to rename another building named for a white supremacist

September 2, 2022 Walter Reinke

Faculty who work in Hamilton Hall want to rename it for Black attorney and civil rights leader Pauli Murray.

The Daily Tar Heel removes a controversial op-ed following threats towards its author

September 2, 2022 Lorelai Sykes

The Daily Tar Heel’s decision to remove an opinion piece that allegedly led to the author receiving threatening messages has sparked broader conversations about free speech.

Seniors enjoy what may be their only semi-normal year of college

September 2, 2022 Emma Cooke

UNC seniors have dealt with COVID-related challenges since they were freshman. The upcoming year will be their first and only normal year.