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UNC Newspaper Halts Satire and Implements DEI Training After Backlash Over April Fools’ Issue

Apr 10, 2026

After backlash over its April Fools’ issue, The Daily Tar Heel announced it will halt satire for the rest of the semester and implement DEI training and internal reviews. The decision followed criticism from administrators over articles some students found offensive. Free speech advocates argue the response risks chilling student expression.

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