During World War II, UNC’s Cloudbuster Nine united baseball stars and future presidents in a Navy training team. Anne R. Keene uncovered their forgotten story through her father’s scrapbook, leading to a book honoring the players’ service, talent, and lasting impact on their communities.
Sports
A story stitched in color
By Sienna Ayes A dark green mesh helmet caked heavy with dust. A white-and-blue silicone…
The round of a lifetime
Story by Harry Crowther Golf is a game that is played on a 5-inch course…
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.
Whitewater kayaking race to return with a course transformed by Hurricane Helene
Story by Tori Newby Paddlers will soon return to the whitewater river of Western North…
Five girls’ unbreakable bond built by N.C. basketball
Story by Emma Unger Even among North Carolina’s long history of great basketball, one team…
Coaching, connection, and the Overbeck name.
Story by Bethany Pryor
From track to ice: Manteo Mitchell targets groundbreaking dual Olympic medals in 2026
N.C. bobsledder Manteo Mitchell discusses his training plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photo by…
Coaching, connection and the Overbeck name
Story by Audrey Kashatus At UNC-Chapel Hill, the Overbeck name carries weight — but for…