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The latest menu item at Lenoir? Apparently, worms and undercooked chicken

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 3

Student tweets picture of worms and undercooked chicken found in UNC dining halls. What next?

Not everyone at UNC hears ‘surprise holiday’ when Condition 2 is declared

By Jessica Snouwaert | January 23

Hurricanes, snow storms, and burst pipes meant plenty of days off for students last semester. But for UNC faculty members, it meant losing their vacation ...

This new meal plan option lets you use your swipes on Franklin Street

By Samantha Perry | January 14

Elevate gives UNC students the opportunity to pursue a new meal plan partnered with as many as 21 restaurants on Franklin Street, introducing a variety ...

Vegan students navigate dining halls and stick to a strict diet on campus

By Macy Meyer | January 9

After Carolina Dining Services earned a positive rating for being vegan-friendly, some students who live and dine on campus discuss where vegan options ...

Here's what UNC Housing's instructing you to do following the OWASA pipe break

By Myah Ward | November 5

For on-campus residents and those in Chapel Hill affected by the major water pipe break, here is what to expect according to UNC Housing.

From dishwasher to supervisor: Hugo Brito-Montilla shares his American dream

By Casey Quam | September 9

You've definitely seen his friendly face around Chase Hall, but you probably don't know his story.

Port City Java, founded in Wilmington, currently has six locations on the campus of NC State.

We got the tea on the new Port City Java replacing the Chase Hall Starbucks

By David Saff | July 11

The new café will be opening this fall at Chase Dining Hall.

Worried about your health? UNC faculty offer advice on balancing school and wellness

By Cailyn Derickson | February 4

Here's how to juggle all the aspects of college life without sacrificing your health.

Chapel Hill received up to 10 inches of snow on Jan. 17, leading to two and a half days of cancelled classes for UNC students.

University staff works through snow to ensure students have full stomachs

By Zach Goins | January 21

As snow covered the University last week, students across campus frolicked in the absence of classes. But for some, the wintery weather didn’t mean ...

Meals with Heels provides unique dining experience for students and faculty

By Suzanne Blake | January 9

Lenoir Dining Hall and Chase Dining Hall are often the setting for numerous college memories, including eating with newfound friends and studying for ...

Students practice chants in the quad before the protest Monday.

Why are students protesting Wendy's?

By Olivia Slagle | October 30

Carolina Advocating for Gender Equity and Students United for Immigrant Equality co-hosted the “Boot the Braids” Wendy's protest on campus Monday. ...

Roderick Gladney (right), founder and chairman of Carolina Cupboard, an organization that provides free food to the UNC campus community, helps recruit new members in the Pit in October 2014. DTH file photo by Johanna Ferebee.

Rising numbers of college students experiencing basic needs insecurity

By Keely Hendricks | October 3

With the high prices of college tuition, a growing number of students are experiencing food and housing insecurity in both community colleges and four-year ...

Cup crisis at Lenoir creates student confusion

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | September 14

Coffee-loving students were taken by surprise when Carolina Dining Services temporarily relocated the to-go coffee cups from their regular location.

Protest against Wendy's raises awareness for farmworker abuses

By Rebecca Ayers | July 1

UNC students, members of Student Action with Farmworkers and other local residents joined the farmworker leaders of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers ...

UNC wants to bring back the old name of Rams Dining Hall

By Jacob Hancock | March 29

Carolina Dining Services wants to recreate the legacy of Rams Head Dining Hall by bringing back the name Chase Dining Hall.

Sorority wants to give back to CDS staff who made them feel at home

By Preston Lennon | February 15

A UNC sorority is planning a thank you dinner for a small number of Carolina Dining Services employees.

Carolina Dining Services has returned to the original recipe for their M&M cookies.

M&M cookie recipe returns to dining halls, much to students' relief

By Gloria Ge | February 9

UNC students have been flocking to the cookie shelves at Lenoir Dining Hall since Carolina Dining Services brought back its original M&M cookie recipe. ...

Carolina Dining Service employees hand out water to students during the water crisis.

University departments had to think on their feet to get through water crisis

By Nicole Booth | February 6

When Chapel Hill’s water source was shut down on Friday, the University didn't have a specific procedure, but had to use other emergency plans to make ...

Carolina Dining Services employee, Melanie McMullin, parks at University Place in order to avoid paying to park on or near campus for her job.

UNC employees face parking issues, may have to pay for night parking in the future

By Felicia Bailey | February 3

Students and visitors at UNC compete for parking on or near campus every day but often forget that university employees are fighting the same battle when ...

Students to honor the behind-the-scenes workers who care for UNC

By Kaitlyn Green | January 19

A group of UNC students is working to recognize the behind-the-scenes workers who take care of the University.