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Safety and security changes this year on UNC campus

By Claire Harutunian | September 10

UNC announced changes to Alert Carolina on Aug. 22, almost a week from the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting on campus. Changes at the University ...

'Stirs up horrible feelings': UNC sends incorrect Alert Carolina message during scheduled test

By Ananya Cox | June 30

UNC sent a warning of an armed and dangerous person to the University community on June 18 during a scheduled Alert Carolina test, creating confusion ...

A look back on concerns about Alert Carolina since the Aug. 28 shooting

By Claire Harutunian | April 30

Many community members still want to see changes made to the Alert Carolina System in response to concerns from the fatal on-campus shooting last fall. ...

Suspect in sexual assault at McClinton Residence Hall identified

By Emmy Martin and Walker Livingston | October 1

A report of sexual assault or groping occurred Sunday at 6:10 p.m. at McClinton Residence Hall, according to a 10:41 p.m. Alert Carolina message. UNC ...

Column: A message to reporters — UNC students need time to heal

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | September 19

"There is a clear question here: Why did some news organizations seem to prioritize their agendas above the safety of students on Aug. 28 and Sept.13?" ...

Editorial: Two times too many

By Editorial Board | September 18

"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and ...

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Suspect in Wednesday's gun incident at Alpine Bagel makes first appearance in court

By Ethan E. Horton and Abby Pender | September 14

Harris, 27, allegedly brandished a gun in the Student Union and was arrested around 2:45 p.m., more than 30 minutes after UNC issued the all-clear following ...

Some faculty say unclear protocol led to continued instruction during lockdown

By Samantha Nichols | September 12

Some faculty and students speculated that miscommunication and lack of training were the reasons some professors continued teaching during the active ...

Community members critique lockdown communication from Town, UNC

By Ashley Quincin and Walker Livingston | September 5

Following the Aug. 28 shooting on UNC's campus, some community members said communication from the Town of Chapel Hill and the University was disorganized. ...

Column: The (Im)possibility of Resuming Normal

By Le Ha | September 5

"To make some sense of the senseless, I turned to talk to others on campus. I asked them about how they spent this past week, how they’ve navigated ...

Column: Student fear is not your entertainment

By Kennedy Cox | September 5

"True crime should never be turned into a spectacle, especially when those who are affected are actively sharing these online spaces that content creators ...

Column: Poor crisis communication hurts us all — especially those at risk

By Adrian Tillman and Aisha Baiocchi | August 30

"As a community, we need to remember him, as well as what his detainment foreshadowed. His wrongful detainment began the cycle of racism and misinformation ...

Editorial: We deserve to be kept informed, we deserve dignity

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | August 29

"It seems UNC and Chapel Hill Police had a lack of preparation for a crisis like this. In a world threatened by gun violence daily, students deserve more ...

One faculty member killed in shooting, suspect charged with first degree murder

By Emmy Martin and Abby Pender | August 28

The suspect, UNC graduate student Tailei Qi, 34, was charged with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm on educational property early Tuesday morning. ...

Alert Carolina updates text messaging system, only 'urgent' and 'critical' crime alerts to be sent

By Liza Smith | August 22

The Alert Carolina system is required by the Jeanne Clery Act, which was adopted in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. UNC’s campus-wide ...

Student assaulted near Craige Residence Hall on Wednesday night

By Liv Reilly | February 9

A student was assaulted by an unknown individual last night, according to an Alert Carolina sent at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday.

UNC will move into Condition 1 at 7 p.m. Friday

By Brianna Atkinson | January 28

The University will move into Condition 1 Friday at 7 p.m. until Saturday at 12 p.m. due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, according to ...

Armed robbery reported near the intersection of Cameron Ave and Pittsboro St

By Allie Kelly | January 22

UNC Police is investigating a report of an armed robbery near the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Pittsboro Street around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, according ...

University plans move to Condition 2 status ahead of Winter Storm Izzy

By Allie Kelly | January 15

The University will move to a Condition 2 from 6 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday due to the forecasted impacts of Winter Storm Izzy, according to an Alert ...

Editorial: Minimal compliance with the Clery Act isn't enough

By Editorial Board | November 29

"Handling sexual assault properly doesn’t mean just checking boxes and meeting minimum compliance. Handling sexual assault means being proactive, taking ...