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Commentary: University of North Carolina trustees’ plan using Chicago Principles of free speech falls short

The free speech wars are escalating at North Carolina’s flagship university.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 17, 2023

A diverse Supreme Court grapples with affirmative action, with its justices of color split sharply on the meaning of 'equal protection'

The United States Supreme Court is deciding a pair of cases that could end affirmative action programs that consider race in college admissions.

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023

Luke DeCock: Coach K makes his Cameron return — as a fan, to help honor Mike Brey

DURHAM, N.C. — The day was surely going to come, eventually. Mike Krzyzewski couldn’t stay away forever. Not from Duke basketball. And not from Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

16% of North Carolina residents have had long COVID. Here’s an updated guide to the condition

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 16% of North Carolinians — one of the highest rates in the country — have experienced long COVID, according to a recent CDC survey.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

A 22-Year-Old Head Coach? UNC Didn’t Think Twice About It.

Less than three months after winning a national title as a star player, Erin Matson made the short walk—and quantum leap—from the Tar Heels’ locker room to the coaches’ office.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 8, 2023

UNC's frustration continues with tough ACC road loss at Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — North Carolina played like a team uninterested and unfocused for too long before playing a furious and frenetic pace that prompted a comeback that came up short during its 92-85 loss to Wake Forest on Tuesday in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

In new era for Duke-UNC rivalry, Jon Scheyer passes first test and takes a victory lap

DURHAM, N.C. — The night before his first game against North Carolina, at least his first one as Duke’s head coach, Jon Scheyer participated in a familiar ritual. He met with the students — 3,000 of them, he said — inside Cameron Indoor Stadium, and delivered the de facto keynote…

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

Magic’s Paolo Banchero Relieved by Duke’s Win Over UNC

The former Duke star was in attendance for the Blue Devils-Tar Heels game Saturday night.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5, 2023

Duke regains foothold in rivalry as Blue Devils beat UNC, 63-57

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s hard-nosed defense, led by a freshman, and key late baskets by its most experienced player earned the Blue Devils a thrilling win over rival North Carolina on Saturday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

Take the over, and other enticing bets for Duke vs. North Carolina

Take the over on points on Tobacco Road.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023