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UNC reinstates professor after investigation of alleged ‘advocacy of politically motivated violence’ 

October 3, 2025 Andrew Sellers and Brooks Stevenson

UNC had placed Dwayne Dixon on administrative leave after a Turning Point USA spokesperson called on UNC to fire Dixon over his ties to a leftist group. The suspension led to concerns about free speech on campus.

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UNC’s School of Dentistry hosts its annual DEAH Day to honor slain student through service

October 3, 2025 Liana Riachi

The day of service honors Deah Barakat, a dentistry student, as well as his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and sister in law Razan Abu-Salha. The three were murdered in their Finley Forest condominium by a neighbor in February 2015.

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Tyler Hansbrough is back on campus, helping expand UNC’s sports communication curriculum

October 3, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

A growing curriculum in UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media helps prepare students for careers in media and talent management, public relations, sports journalism and more.

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Photographer uses AI to reimagine a classic Mexican card game

October 3, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Durham-based photographer Anthony Garza blurs the line between A.I. and art to empower and portray his subjects. By playing with the popular Mexican game Loteria, he asks “who is Latino/a?”

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Despite immigration fears, people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with pride and hope

September 26, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Amid ongoing political and legal threats, Hispanic Heritage Month is still a space to proclaim and celebrate. At the Carolina Latinx Center event, multiple organizations demonstrated unity.

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Tariffs are contributing to higher coffee prices, putting the squeeze on local shops

September 26, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

Tariffs and environmental factors are driving price increases on coffee. While some members of Congress want the tariffs removed, coffee shops are deciding whether to pass along higher costs to customers.

Features

Emotion and improvisation highlight Jazz Jams at downtown restaurant

September 26, 2025 Gracie Durham

The Jazz Social Club brings students, musicians, and community members together at Imbibe Cajun Restaurant, creating a sense of community around a love of jazz.

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More than a year after scenes were filmed on campus, ‘Summer’ is still a UNC sensation

September 26, 2025 Emmy Berger

The hype of the hit show “The Summer I Turned Pretty” found its way to UNC once again. with a sold-out watch party at the Varsity Theater and a campus tour of filming locations.

Features

N.C. Botanical Garden exhibit celebrates the connection between art and nature

September 19, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

“Sculpture in the Garden” is a three month event featuring the work of more than fifty local artists displayed among the Garden’s landscape.

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Tired of competing with “dings and buzzes,” schools implement NC’s new cell phone ban

September 19, 2025 Rachel Moody

A new law passed requires North Carolina public schools to restrict phones from classes starting January 1. Many school systems have already implemented limits and bans.

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