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UNC plans redevelopment of Porthole Alley to create a Franklin St. “gateway to campus”

November 12, 2021    

UNC plans to transform one of the busiest Franklin Street blocks, demolishing the building that houses Johnny T-Shirt and Cosmic Cantina.

Sports

For the first time in 20 months, the Dean Dome is open to full capacity

November 12, 2021 Daniel Myrick

After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, UNC is allowing capacity crowds at the Smith Center, but fans must wear masks.

Features

Falling acorns drive students nuts, but play an important role in the ecosystem

November 12, 2021    

It’s fall in Chapel Hill. That means crisp air, colorful leaves and falling acorns. It’s a phenomenon that’s driving some UNC students nuts.

Features

UNC alumni premiere their movie musical, dreaming of an Oscar

November 10, 2021 Ava Pukatch

A team of UNC alumni created an original movie musical to try to activate an obscure Academy Award category.

News

‘Our kids are coming to Carolina in bad shape,’ Board of Trustees told

November 5, 2021    

After multiple student suicides, UNC officials said they’re trying to respond to a greatly increased need for mental health resources.

Features

UNC helps a Vietnam vet get his Purple Heart – 50 years after he served

November 5, 2021    

Army veteran John Spencer was wrongly denied an honorable discharge, in part because of racism. UNC law students helped him get his medals and veterans benefits decades later.

News

UNC community remembers senior nursing student Katherine Acierno

November 5, 2021    

The UNC community is mourning the loss of Senior Katherine Acierno, who was hit by a car last week in Greenville.

News

COVID-19 haunts Chapel Hill officials prior to Franklin St. Halloween celebrations

October 29, 2021    

Crowds and COVID-19 are two of the scariest things that could hit Franklin Street this year, according to Chapel Hill officials.

News

Following presidential order, UNC mandates vaccines for employees

October 29, 2021    

UNC faculty, staff, and graduate students will be required to get vaccinated following President Biden’s executive order regarding federally paid employees.

News

Contested Chapel Hill mayoral race nears final lap, but do students care?

October 29, 2021 Daniel Myrick

One thing that all three candidates in the Chapel Hill mayor’s race agree on: Students should take an interest in town government and vote.

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