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Student files Student Supreme Court lawsuit following early voting issues

By Claire Harutunian | February 18

UNC Junior Liam Cuppett filed an 11-page complaint against the UNC Board of Elections highlighting the issues in early voting. He brought up issues such ...

Order of The Golden Fleece: Behind the secrecy, unity and nomination process

By Regan Butler | February 17

The Order of the Golden Fleece, one of the oldest honor societies at UNC, currently has its nomination form open for student trailblazers who are committed ...

This Valentine's Day, UNC couples reflect on their love stories

By Sarayu Thondapu | February 17

Three couples reflect on love, academics and the school that brought them together.

UNC adjunct professor contributes to Grammy-winning album

By Sophie Strickland | February 17

Rebecca Kleinmann is the director of Charanga Carolina, playing the flute on Taylor Eigsti's Grammy-winning album “Plot Armor.”

She's Not Here nonprofit plans relaunch with app

By Tulsi Asokan | February 16

The nonprofit, run by female students at UNC, aims to provide safe transit for women after a night out.

'It makes everything worth it': SILS alumna author's successful debut novel

By Megan Michaels | February 16

UNC School of Information and Library Science alumna Meredith Adamo was wary to commit to a career in creative writing. Today, her debut novel, "Not Like ...

Adolfo Alvarez elected as 2025-26 UNC student body president

By Ananya Cox | February 14

Around 13 percent of eligible voters participated in the 2025-26 general elections.

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Sunrise UNC holds first Southern Campus Climate Gathering, supports student activism

By Dayna Wilkerson | February 14

The climate activist group welcomed students from 13 states and 23 universities to discuss ways to combat climate change in the South.

11th annual Give Kids a Smile Day provides children with free dental care

By Lauren LaRoche | February 14

The student-led event's services are estimated to have helped 250 children with $80,000 worth of dental care services.

UNC Student Supreme Court extends General Election until Friday

By Ananya Cox and Daneen Khan | February 12

Students can vote in the election until 5 p.m. Friday.

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Carolina Adapts Toys for Children fosters partnerships, creates specialized designs

By Mariah Temple | February 12

Carolina Adapts Toys for Children is a student-led organization that works to adapt toys and create devices for children that aren't typically catered ...

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New BOT member Ritch Allison talks love of UNC, board goals and Domino's

By Emmy Benton | February 11

University Desk senior writer Emmy Benton spoke with new UNC Board of Trustees member Ritch Allison, former CEO of Domino's Pizza Inc., on Jan. 31.

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Early voting for student government elections delayed multiple times

By Claire Harutunian | February 11

UNC student government early voting has been delayed due to online technical difficulties ahead of the election.

UNC System suspends general education and major-specific DEI requirements

By Alice Scott | February 11

In an email on Monday to the campus community, Chancellor Lee Roberts and Provost Chris Clemens wrote that current classes and course content are not ...

Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies hosts first student body presidential debate

By Bella Pires | February 10

The 2025-26 student body presidential candidates debate in advance of voting period. Early and in-person voting runs from Feb. 8-10, with voting on Heel ...

'It's really unity': Students, staff gather to protest Chancellor's ICE compliance

By Akash Bhowmik | February 10

The Feb. 5 rally included speeches, dances, cultural expressions and culminated in what some students called a safe space.

SBP candidate Kailey Wadsworth seeks to improve student health, safety and inclusivity

By Allison Hurley | February 8

“I think we need a leader that can bring us all together in love, and I think I'm the person to do that,” Kailey Wadsworth, student body president ...