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12/12/2024

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12/11/2024

BREAKING: Bill Belichick, the former head coach of the New England Patriots, is expected to be North Carolina's next football coach, according to The Athletic.

Bill Belichick, the former head coach of the New England Patriots, is expected to be North Carolina's next football coach, according to The Athletic. 

12/09/2024

Are you planning to double-major? Summer school is a great way to get the classes you need and stay on track to graduate!

12/05/2024

North Carolina’s Certificate of Need law is still being challenged by the lawsuit originally filed in 2020 by Jay Singleton, a New Bern ophthalmologist. The CON requires that the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services determines a need for a health service in an area before health care providers can apply to provide the service.

The CON, which is being challenged by lawsuit, requires that the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services determines a need for a health service in an area before health care providers can apply to provide the service.

12/05/2024

On Nov. 12, the Graduate and Professional Student Government passed a resolution calling for the dismissal of UNC Police Captain Rahsheem Holland citing a threat to student safety.

"This message is less for the police, less for administration — they already know how we feel," Nyssa Tucker, a graduate student senator and co-author of the resolution, said. "This is for the community beyond UNC. This is for everyone to know that there are people willing to who are doing this."

The CON, which is being challenged by lawsuit, requires that the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services determines a need for a health service in an area before health care providers can apply to provide the service.

12/05/2024

Fashion trends are circular in nature and it seems 2024 gave rise to the comeback of early 2000’s y2k. Wide-leg jeans, leather jackets, jerseys, low-rise denim, bedazzled belts and heavily accessorized fits ran rampant at UNC all year long as a baggy silhouette did not come to play this season.

Lifestyle writer Katie DuHaime reviews this year's fashion trends.

12/05/2024

For Damon Nahas, the journey this season has not been about the gravity of stepping in for an all-time great coach. It has not been about him inheriting one of the most illustrious programs in the history of college sports. It's been about his players– everything he’s done has been for his players.

After eight seasons as an assistant coach, Damon Nahas was named the interim head coach after Anson Dorrance retired four days before the beginning of the 2024 season.

12/05/2024

On Saturday, Schoolkids Records in Chapel Hill closed its doors after 50 years. The store cited financial constraints as the reason for its closing, and since then, the community has slowly grieved the former shop.

Schoolkids Records in Chapel Hill closed its doors after 50 years. The store announced its closing in August, citing financial constraints.

12/05/2024

UNC's 2024 construction projects included renovations to the Old Well for accessibility, updates to Memorial, Bingham, and Avery Halls, and delays to the Davis Library cafe and Wilson Library projects due to budget constraints. New additions like Steven D. Bell Hall and Carrington Hall's transformation into a nursing education center are reshaping campus facilities.

UNC progressed five capital projects, including renovating academic halls and renewing buildings.

12/05/2024

During their fall concert, the Carolina Bluegrass Band showcased unique twists in their music, with each member adding distinctive textures to their playing and singing. A standout feature of the performance was that every band member pitched their own songs, highlighting their individual contributions. This allowed the personalities of each player to shine through, creating a memorable and dynamic show.

The Carolina Bluegrass Band, split into three ensembles, performed various unique ensemble performances spanning bluegrass-pop, traditional and country-bluegrass selections.

12/05/2024

In response to national movements against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, the UNC System repealed its DEI policy, redirecting millions of dollars from DEI services to public safety. The changes, which included eliminating programs and positions, have caused confusion among students and led to a significant drop in Black student enrollment.

Following the Diversity and Inclusion repeal in May, current and future University students have seen the impact of new policies.

12/05/2024

UNC's season ended with a 35-30 loss to N.C. State and Coach Mack Brown’s departure. Defensive struggles, injuries, and off-field challenges, including the loss of key players and staff health issues, plagued the Tar Heels, marking a season filled with adversity and missed opportunities.

North Carolina gave up a touchdown during the last two minutes of their fight against N.C. State, leading to Carolina's fourth straight loss against the Wolfpack and marking the end of an eventful season.

12/05/2024

The documented history of lynching in North Carolina dates back to 1805 — a history that is both long and difficult to define due to a lack of reporting on Black history. Many contemporary activists and scholars draw connections between the history of the violent act and modern systems, like the death penalty and its disproportionate use on Black people.

The history of lynching in North Carolina, and across the United States, is both long and difficult to define due to a lack of reporting on Black history for much of the 20th century. Many contemporary activists and scholars draw connections between the history of the violent act and modern systems,...

12/05/2024

UNC saw a 5% increase in out-of-state tuition for the 2024-25 academic year, while in-state tuition has remained flat for eight years. Despite stable tuition rates, rising fees and living costs have prompted students to seek cost-saving measures like transfer programs, while some call for greater transparency in how tuition funds are allocated.

UNC-Chapel Hill's in-state tuition has remained stable for the past eight years, while out-of-state-rates have seen increases.

12/05/2024

Amongst a collection of ACC championships and lofty achievements this year, there are select individuals that earned their flowers during the 2024 seasons.

To cap off coverage of UNC athletics in 2024, The Daily Tar Heel's sports editing staff selected their contenders for 2024 Athlete of the Year.

Three DTH sports editors talk about their picks for 2024 Athlete of the Year.

12/04/2024

COLUMN: "UNC's administration, the Board of Trustees and various unseen entities of influence abide by an unspoken set of rules stemming from a system rooted in youthful and tolerable discrimination and marked by a pattern of forever living in the blind spot," Davina Boison writes.

"For many, both the subtle and out-loud shifts this year feel abrupt and surprising. For me, they confirm what I've noticed over the past few years — UNC was not built for change."

12/04/2024

In response to North Carolina’s 2023 legislative session, which passed restrictive laws targeting transgender youth, including bans on gender-affirming care, limits on gender identity discussions in schools, and exclusion from women’s sports, students, parents, and advocates are grappling with heightened mental health challenges and increased activism to combat these measures.

"Some of the few things that I can actually change about myself to make me feel more comfortable in my body are being taken away," Raleigh high school sophomore Wren Motley said. 

12/04/2024

In the November election, Chapel Hill voters approved five bond referendums allowing the Town of Chapel Hill to borrow up to $44 million. The Town plans to invest the money into local infrastructure projects. The bonds are the most cost-effective method for the Town to borrow money because of their low interest rates add risk-adverse characteristics.

Since 2009, the Town has been setting aside a fraction of existing property tax payments to develop a fund to help pay back debt and interest payments, Town of Chapel Hill Business Management Director Amy Oland said. This fund will help the Town pay back the bonds.