Brigit Pierce Takes Over Crossword Editor Role | Durham News

Brigit Pierce, UNC’s new crossword editor for 2026 and 2027, is bringing her sharp wit and economics background to the Daily Tar Heel’s puzzle section — and she’s not just editing, she’s writing too. From femicide to morning classes, her columns tackle big issues with personal flair. This year, the paper’s crosswords are going digital and expanding with a daily mini-puzzle, plus open submissions from anyone in the UNC community — whether you’re a seasoned puzzler or just love words. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://dailytarheel.com/staff_profile/brigit-pierce/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03d7a4ac90bda6b6 Report issues to [email protected].