The Daily Tar Heel

The Daily Tar Heel (DTH) serves as the independent student newspaper for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Established on February 23, 1893, it transitioned to a daily publication in 1929. While the DTH primarily focuses on news and sports related to the university, it also provides extensive coverage of Orange County and the wider North Carolina area. The newspaper is published five times a week during the academic year and once a week during the two summer school sessions at the university. Editorial responsibilities are managed by student editors and a dedicated volunteer staff of around 250 students, making it the largest news outlet in Orange County.

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Column: Dear Pit preachers, read this article - or thou art a wretched sinner

1 week ago | dailytarheel.com | Sydney Baker

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, April 14, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue You’ve probably seen the viral Instagram Reel about the preacher who came to campus last week.
UNC computer science department looks to the future as it celebrates 60th anniversary

1 week ago | dailytarheel.com | Lauren LaRoche

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Monday, April 14, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue UNC’s highly-ranked Department of Computer Science celebrated its 60th anniversary, hosting events last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The department continues to grow, hiring new faculty and drawing in more students. A.M. Turing Award winner Frederick P. Brooks Jr. created the department in 1964, making it the second oldest in the country.
Pimento Cheese Festival celebrates small businesses in downtown Cary

1 week ago | dailytarheel.com | Cameron Hall

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Sunday, April 13, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Attendees enjoy the Pimento Cheese Festival at Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of Cameron Hall. On Saturday, people flocked to Downtown Cary Park for the seventh annual Pimento Cheese Festival. True to its name, various vendors sold all things pimento cheese: beignets, cheesesteaks and, yes, pimento cheese ice cream.
A look at elder care initiatives in Northside

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, April 10, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue David Lyles begins most spring mornings on his front porch, quilting and talking to passerby neighbors. Lyles is a quilter, fashion designer and resident of Chapel Hill’s Northside neighborhood. Originally from Sanford, Lyles came to Chapel Hill 17 years ago to receive medical treatment at UNC Hospitals.
Satire: Lee Roberts accidentally texted me his hair plans

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Sydney Baker

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, April 10, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue Chancellor Lee Roberts included me in a group chat about his upcoming haircut and styling plans. I didn't think it could be real. Then he walked out on campus today with a buzz cut, his glistening, perfect hair now gone.
Trump administration terminates six UNC-CH international student visas

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Ananya Cox |Daneen Khan

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The visas of six international students have been terminated by the federal government, University Media Relations confirmed in Tuesday email to The Daily Tar Heel. According to the email, the University’s International Student and Scholars Services recorded the terminations through the Student Exchange and Visitor Program.
Satire: A day in the life of UNC’s official music curator

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Sydney Baker

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue It’s officially spring and there’s a lot of stuff in the air — feelings of impending doom around final exams, suppressed excitement for summer, the heinous pollen that UNC Police has mistaken for Big Bird’s nose candy. Also in the air? Music, with different tunes playing around campus from Fraternity Court basements to the very top of the Bell Tower.
UNC Harp Ensemble hosts spring recital

2 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Laura Byrne

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue On Thursday, the audience in Person Hall erupted into applause as four UNC students took their places behind their wooden harps. After a quick speech from Laura Byrne, a harp instructor in UNC’s Department of Music, the room was filled with the gentle and soothing melodies from the students’ harps.
UNC business school announces hiring freeze, cites political disruptions

3 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Ananya Cox |Madeleine Ahmadi

Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893. Thursday, April 3, 2025 Newsletters Latest print issue The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School will not hire any additional personnel through the end of April. The temporary hiring freeze was announced in a Thursday email to business school employees.
Carrboro Town Council discusses improving pedestrian safety, police equity efforts

3 weeks ago | dailytarheel.com | Phoebe Martel

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday night to discuss the Safe Streets For All/Vision Zero action plan and police equity efforts. Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell introduced the theme for this year’s Earth Month as “Our people, our power.” She encouraged community members to participate in anti-food waste initiatives and attend the Town’s Earth Day and Open Streets car-free celebration on April 6.