The Daily Tar Heel

11/02/2024

BREAKING: Class of 2025 combo guard Isaiah Denis committed to North Carolina on Saturday afternoon on 247 Sports' YouTube channel. Denis is ranked No. 47 in his class, according to 247 Sports.

Class of 2025 combo guard Isaiah Denis committed to North Carolina on Saturday afternoon on 247 Sports' YouTube channel. Denis is ranked No. 47 in his class, according to 247 Sports. 

11/02/2024

After a big win last Saturday against Virginia, UNC aims to take on Florida State with a strong rushing game while the defense looks to build onto last weeks success. As the Tar Heels head to Tallahassee to take on a 1-7 FSU team, Brown will look to notch his first career win against the Seminoles in his ninth matchup against FSU.

Head coach Mack Brown searches for his first career win over the Seminoles as UNC prepares for Saturday's game against FSU.

11/02/2024

XOXOK, the Durham-based musical project led by UNC alum Keenan Jenkins is set to release its new album, “Jesus Piece,” this Friday. The album centers themes of self-forgiveness and recognizing subconscious anti-Black biases that society promotes. The concept plays out through the album's skits and lyrics contributing to the theme of unlearning deep-seated biases.

Led by UNC alum Keenan Jenkins, XOXOK's new album explores themes of self-forgiveness and dismantling deep-rooted racial bias.

11/02/2024

At a Town of Chapel Hill event, over 100 employees gathered to honor Carla Burnette’s 31 years of service as Administrative Coordinator in Technology Solutions. Burnette received the Cal Horton Service Award, given to employees nominated by peers for embodying Horton’s spirit and dedication.

The Town of Chapel Hill held a celebration in honor of Carla Burnette's 31 years of service and compassion as the Administrative Coordinator in the Technology Solutions department of the Town of Chapel Hill.

11/02/2024

Early voting in Orange County, N.C. runs until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, with six locations available. Same-day registration is offered at all sites during early voting. Early voting sites in Orange County are open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until Nov. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.

Information about early voting in North Carolina and how to register for voting in your county.

11/02/2024

Gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Josh Stein, along with Governor Roy Cooper, attended the UNC Young Democrats rally Monday. They encouraged students to vote and emphasized the importance of assembling state resources to respond to Hurricane Helene's destruction.

The Governor and Governor nominee discussed Hurricane Helene, voting on the state-level and the impact of young voters at a UNC student rally on Monday.

11/01/2024

Make or miss, the result doesn’t matter to Cade Tyson. He takes (and drains) hundreds of shots with assistant coach Jeff Lebo. What is the highest number of shots he's ever made at practice? Tyson doesn't know.

Although Belmont transfer Cade Tyson is clear-minded and level-headed, the external expectations are high.

11/01/2024

“I’m back.” At 3 a.m. on May 1, RJ Davis’ message to the world was simple, to the point. No drawn-out explanation. Davis returns to UNC as the unanimous preseason ACC Player of the Year with the hopes of cementing his legacy even more at North Carolina.

Graduate guard RJ Davis announced his return to UNC with two words and a highlight video May 1. Now, Davis prepares for the season as a leader with hopes to cement his legacy.

11/01/2024

Russell Hawkins has moved up from the UNC men's JV basketball team to the varsity squad, ready to demonstrate his speed and energy on the court. This transition follows a summer of intense workouts that prepared him for the challenges of collegiate basketball.

After playing on the JV basketball team during his first year at UNC, Russell Hawkins made the move to the varsity squad for the 2024-25 season.

11/01/2024

COLUMN: "Horror is a powerful vehicle for social commentary because it allows filmmakers to manipulate and exaggerate to the furthest extent the preexisting anxieties of the public," Hailie Davidson writes. "Whether these be natural, like a fear of the dark, or culturally manufactured, they allow us to explore the things that scare us in safe, low-stakes environments."

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"The screen is a safe space to indulge in the things that scare us, and this makes horror incredibly valuable to the arts."

11/01/2024

The UNC women's basketball team is focused on enhancing its offensive output by adopting a faster-paced style and improving three-point shooting efficiency, with key contributions expected from returning players and new recruits.

Offseason changes made by head coach Courtney Banghart include installing a faster paced offense focused on high scoring and increasing spacing to create better shot selection. The Tar Heels added key pieces in the portal while developing returning players to make this change possible.

11/01/2024

Christian Adkins and Amarah White, students at Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary, were chosen to sing at the North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus on Nov. 10th.

Christian Adkins and Amarah White will perform for their families and music educators on Nov. 10. The Honors Chorus typically receives over 600 audition recordings and selects around 180 of them.

11/01/2024

COLUMN: "Horror movies like these are the equivalent to Hallmark Christmas flicks that everyone knows are garbage, but they're put up with for the seasonal atmosphere they create that we're all desperate for — the industry takes advantage of this desperation," writes Cecily Ross.

"Hollywood generates a quick buck this way, given people's willingness to go to a trashy horror movie just because it's spooky season. They don't seem to take the time on good acting, character development or even manufacturing actual fear. "

11/01/2024

COLUMN: "This goes beyond social media use, though," Shea McIntyre writes. "Even just Googling things and using ChatGPT has let me lose creativity. I'm not using my own brain and thoughtfully pulling out a niche vocabulary term to add to my homework to impress my professors with. Now, I just go straight to a search engine or AI tool to enhance my work."

"As a constant source of so much information, the internet can connect us but also push us into uniform ways of thinking and behaving. In a place where you'd think diversity is at its maximum, somehow it regresses toward the minimum."

11/01/2024

REVIEW: "Unfortunately, I couldn’t try every fall item that Trader Joe’s has to offer, so I set my focus on their pumpkin-flavored bakery items," Marisa Rosa writes. "Over the past few days I have tried ten limited edition products. Here is a definitive ranking of the six that stood out to me — for better or for worse — from my least favorite to favorite."

11/01/2024

PopUp Chorus, a non-audition singing group founded in 2014, invites anyone to participate without long-term commitments, promoting community and enjoyment through music, with an upcoming performance of “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey on Nov. 14.

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The chorus offers busy students and adults an opportunity to sing in a choir, even if they have little to no singing experience. In November, the chorus will be performing at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

11/01/2024

Cosmetic services can be pricey and inconvenient for college students, but on UNC’s campus, several student-run businesses offer affordable hair and nail care. From hair braiding to nail art, students are building community connections.

On-campus cosmetic businesses help busy college students access nail and hair services that would be costly and inconvenient to find otherwise. These businesses provide both the business owner and customer with flexibility around class schedules and create stronger community ties.

11/01/2024

First-year forward James Brown, known for his signature goggles, aims to impact the UNC men's basketball team by focusing on teamwork and fundamental plays. He seeks to contribute through defense, setting screens, and fostering communication on the court.

James Brown has been working in the offseason to adjust to the faster pace of play in college.

11/01/2024

Ven-Allen Lubin, a 6-foot-8 forward transfer from Vanderbilt, brings depth and versatility to UNC Men's Basketball, averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds there. With former Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey describing Lubin as a positionless player, he's now a tool North Carolina can use while Davis tinkers with his lineup.

Head coach Hubert Davis sought out junior forward Ven-Allen Lubin from the transfer portal to fill gaps in UNC's roster. The Tar Heels look to maximize the benefit of Lubin's versatility and experience as a big man.

11/01/2024

In his third year, Jalen Washington is ready to step up as a key player in UNC's frontcourt, focusing on improving his conditioning and skills. His development is crucial following the graduation of Armando Bacot, providing an opportunity for him to shine.

Jalen Washington has a clear opportunity heading into his junior season to become UNC's starting center, and he's put in the work and effort in the offseason to put himself in a position to do just that.

10/31/2024

UNC’s defense powered a 41-14 win over Virginia, recording 10 sacks—its highest since 2000—and two interceptions, including a pick-six. Graduate rusher Kaimon Rucker led with three sacks in an intense display that ended UNC’s four-game losing streak.

North Carolina recorded 10 sacks in a game for the first time since 2000 in a dominant defensive display.

10/31/2024

UNC’s defense powered a 41-14 win over Virginia, recording 10 sacks—its highest since 2000. Leading the team with three sacks was graduate rush Kaimon Rucker in an intense display that ended UNC’s four-game losing streak.

After starting as a walk-on her first year and receiving a scholarship in February, sophomore Sydney Barker is looking to expand her role at North Carolina.

10/31/2024

The preseason No. 9 Tar Heels have set their expectations high and are hungry for a national championship, exhibiting a balance of veteran experience and young talent on this year's roster.

But the team must endure the gauntlet of the 2024-25 season’s schedule. The first month features matchups against the top-two preseason ranked teams, one of which is a familiar foe – Alabama’s Crimson Tide.

As tip-off approaches, here's a look at the No. 9 UNC men's basketball tough schedule.

10/31/2024

This year, the One Card Office began phasing out physical One Cards in favor of mobile One Cards for first-year students. An Oct. 17 email sent to all UNC students said that due to the recent change in the voting policy, students and employees who only had mobile One Cards would need to make other arrangements to show accepted forms of voter ID.

However, UNC first-year Aracely Perez said a lot of people still think a digital One Card is an acceptable form of voter ID.

UNC issues free physical One Cards after North Carolina Court of Appeals rejecting mobile One Card as acceptable voter ID.

10/31/2024

Carrboro dance-pop musician Rachel Kiel released her new single, “Good Scare,” on Friday after being a work in progress since 2015, delayed by various challenges.

“It's felt like a vocation and a calling for me to create songs, because songs have moved me so much,” Kiel said. "And I make things that I think move me, but it's really cool to see when they move other people too.”

On Friday, Carrboro-based musician Rachel Kiel released her new single, "Good Scare." The song was created with producer Alex Bingham, known as "Big Al," and Chessa Rich on back-up vocals.