Siena Hotel Leadership Recaps Busy Week Hosting Mexico Men’s National Team Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 14, 2025 | Business, International, Sports While they were in Chapel Hill, the Mexico men’s soccer national team stayed at the Siena Hotel – catching the attention of El Tri fans. Read More
Triangle Turkish Community Welcomes Chance to See National Team, Matchup vs. Mexico Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2025 | International, National, Sports While Mexico fans are known for their boisterous support of El Trí, the Turkish community is also very passionate about their team – and has a strong contingency in the Triangle largely because of the Sancar Turkish Cultural & Community Center. Read More
Pro-Palestine Activists Hold Event Marking Anniversary of UNC Encampment, Clash with Police Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 30, 2025 | Instagram, International, UNC On April 29, 2024, hundreds of UNC community members and protesters sat on the Chapel Hill... Read More
After ICE Reversal, UNC Chancellor Says 5 International Students’ Status Restored Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, International, UNC The U.S. government’s ongoing scrutiny of international university students recently led to the termination of six UNC students’ visas. Read More
Israeli, Palestinian Speakers Share Message of Unity at Durham Synagogue Posted by Ben Crosbie | Feb 20, 2025 | International, News The two men are members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of bereaved families. Read More
Chapel Hill Removes New Artwork at Peace & Justice Plaza, Citing ‘Deep Division’ Over One Detail Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 20, 2024 | Arts, Instagram, International, Local Government Chapel Hill staff removed the latest art display at the Peace & Justice Plaza on Wednesday, citing division caused by a pro-Palestine symbol. Read More
Local Ukrainian Community Gathers to Celebrate Independence Day, Support War Effort Posted by Ben Crosbie | Sep 4, 2024 | Instagram, International, News Hundreds of people gathered at University Place in Chapel Hill to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day on Aug. 24. Read More
Chapel Hill Friendly Gives Local Manchester City Supporters’ Club Chance to Welcome Team to NC Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2024 | Instagram, International, Sports For the Triangle-based Manchester City supporters’ club, Tuesday’s game in Chapel Hill let members show their support from North Carolina. Read More
Bill Defining Antisemitism in North Carolina Signed by Governor Posted by Associated Press | Jul 3, 2024 | International, State Government Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed legislation that... Read More
UNC Faculty Group Shares Support of Student Protesters, Could Withhold Final Grades in Solidarity Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 6, 2024 | Higher Education, International, UNC Some UNC faculty say they could potentially wait to submit final grades in protest of the treatment of students during protests on campus. Read More