This story focuses on the rise of the University of North Carolina’s gymnastics program and how head coach Danna Durante is reshaping perceptions of the sport within the Atlantic Coast Conference. In a collegiate gymnastics landscape long dominated by powerhouse conferences like the SEC and Big Ten, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is emerging as a program to watch, thanks to Durante’s leadership, recruiting, and emphasis on visibility. Through competition sound, crowd energy, and insight from coaches and athletes, the story shows how increased attention on UNC gymnastics not only elevates the team itself but also brings greater recognition to the sport across North Carolina, signaling a broader shift in where elite gymnastics can thrive.
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Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
A story stitched in color
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A look into the UNC system’s growing dependence on adjunct labor
An investigation into how and why UNC system schools have increased their use of part-time faculty.
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One student is performing a procedure on a manikin, while his teammate observe and help.…
UNC strives for better brand, adopts interlocking NC as primary logo
Story by Harry Crowther UNC-Chapel Hill has a new (but old) logo. In early November,…
How UNC superfan, Randall Keen, rallies in Carolina blue
When 64-year-old Randall Keen enters a UNC game, ushers greet him by name. Living with ALS hasn’t stopped him from cheering for nearly every Tar Heel team–or from teaching his daughter, Avery, what it means to keep showing up in Carolina blue.
“Using theater to teach nurses”: How simulation training is shaping the future of nursing education
Story by Mackenzie Thomas Photos by Jinrui Liu A patient was in pain, frustrated…
‘Only so sustainable’: UNC-CH senior juggles acting and academics
Sarah Grace Elliott has appeared in “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “Outer Banks,” and more. Story…
Coaching, connection, and the Overbeck name.
Story by Bethany Pryor