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‘Fight back no matter the cost’: Protestors at UNC demand release of pro-Palestinian Columbia students

March 21, 2025 Regan Rhymes

Columbia students Mahmoud Khalil and Leqaa Kordia were detained by ICE over their involvement in Pro-Palestine protests. Critics fear the consequences for free speech.

A large group of chickens walk on the grass of Valley Love Farm and Seven Falls Farm. Some have orange feathers, others have brown feathers.
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Even as egg prices fall, businesses and consumers still feeling the effects

March 21, 2025 Maya Hagan

Egg prices have come down somewhat after setting new highs. But some consumers are turning to new sources like local eggs.

Features

Groups are installing ‘trash traps’ in area creeks to catch litter

March 21, 2025 Andy Zhao

The traps are metal devices that are installed in creeks to catch bottles, cans, and other debris. Several local organizations are installing them in Wake County.

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To Dean or not to Dean: Students want the potential Smith Center replacement to remain on campus

March 7, 2025 Lily Kane

As UNC considers several locations for a new arena to replace the Dean Dome, student leaders are expressing concern that their views aren’t being considered.

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DEI initiatives left in limbo after Trump executive order and Education Dept. letter

March 7, 2025 Sarah Ellis and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Some UNC System schools have begun to flag course titles and take other measures in response to the Trump Administration’s directives.

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‘Once you can see the truth, you can face it’: 15,000 racial covenants made available online

March 7, 2025 Mia Khatib

A project in Wake County is cataloging and mapping restrictive covenants that imposed racial restrictions on who could buy or live in certain neighborhoods.

Features

Wilson Library exhibit “Priceless Gems” spotlights artifacts from UNC’s past

March 7, 2025 Melodi Carty

The display showcases items from famous UNC students such as Andy Griffith and Michael Jordan, as well as routine things from lesser known Tar Heels.

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UNC leaders urge patience after Trump’s funding freeze

March 1, 2025 Twumasi Duah-Mensah and Sarah Ellis

At a meeting of the Faculty Council, Chancellor Lee Roberts and other UNC leaders told researchers to continue their work unless they hear otherwise.

Features

Declining enrollment might make 2026 the last class of music education concentrations

March 1, 2025 W.H. Hayes

UNC has paused its music education program, making it unable to admit new students. University leaders say enrollment had become too low.

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A UNC student is helping draft N.C. legislation to address social media addiction

February 28, 2025 Mia Khatib

Senior Sam Hiner is helping legislators write a bill that would regulate the algorithms social media sites use to keep young people scrolling longer.

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