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Supreme Court accepts NC gerrymandering lawsuit

By Julia Masters | January 13

Common Cause v. Rucho could become an exemplary case for future gerrymandering accusations.

Column: Borders and violence

By Claude Wilson | January 8

“'The Wall' that Trump and the Republican base have rallied around should be understood as a symbolic project representing their worldview rather than ...

UNC named an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prosperity University

By Grace Little | November 15

UNC is joining a cohort of other universities dedicated to student-led innovation.

UNC's semi-annual Research Week begins despite delays

By Stephanie Mayer | November 7

Symposiums, showcases and talks deliver opportunities to undergraduate students who are interested in participating in research at UNC.

Word on the Street: Are you voting in the midterms?

By Lyell McMerty | October 8

With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, many UNC students are eager to exercise their right to vote. Others aren't. Staff writer Lyell McMerty ...

Executive Director of Cure HTT, Marianne S. Clancy, presents Congressman David Price an award on behalf of Cure HTT in August for his work in passing legislation on behalf of those affected by the genetic disease. Price, along with Gov. Roy Cooper, opposed the the proposed Republican health care bill.

New bill aims to improve election finance transparency

By Olivia Slagle | October 4

A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. David Price would require politically active nonprofits to disclose the names of donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually. ...

U.S. House grants $1.68 billion to N.C. and S.C. in hurricane aid

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 27

Hurricane Florence left widespread damage to property across the state, so the U.S. House of Representatives is stepping in to help out.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger (middle left) celebrates her sweeping re-election victory with her husband and children at the City Kitchen restaurant in 2017.

More and more women are running for office in N.C.

By Olivia Slagle | September 24

The diversity in politics is growing wider as a large number of women set the trend for running for office, bringing a fresh perspective and new dimensions ...

Need another reason to vote in November? It's good for your health

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | September 16

While Millennials are one of the largest generation groups, there are still more Baby Boomers and older generations that show up to the voting polls each ...

General Alumni Association honors alumni who died on 9/11

By Payne Lubbers | September 11

First-year Dylan Melisaratos spoke of his uncle, one of the UNC alums lost on Sept. 11, at the ceremony.

UNC senior Rubi Franco Quiroz speaks on Sept. 18 at the DACA in Crisis event, a panel discussion comprised of lawyers, activists and students about how to support the undocumented and DACAmented community.

UNC faculty receive guidance on potential ICE raids

By Charlie McGee | September 7

“These days, immigration enforcement is so completely nutty that I don’t think you can rule anything out.”

DeVos seeks to rescind Obama Administration policies regarding sexual misconduct

By Cailyn Derickson | August 31

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos seeks to change the way public universities are required to handle sexual misconduct cases, in some cases putting additional ...

UNC archeologist uncovers a mosaic that makes ancient Jewish life more unclear

By David Saff | July 12

Magness’ discovery supported the hypothesis that Jewish communities were able to thrive under the Christian Rule.

UNC found in violation of Title IX

By David Saff | June 27

After a five-year federal investigation into UNC’s policies and practices dealing with sexual assault and sexual harassment cases, the U.S. Department ...

What does God look like? You tell us.

By David Saff | June 21

UNC researchers recently published a study on what people think God's personality and appearance are. We talked with them about their findings, and then ...

Local districts struggle for safety as the school shooting epidemic plagues the U.S.

By Suzanne Blake | May 23

"It's a huge undertaking, but the demands being made on schools today are greater than ever before in the history of this country,” said Stephen Halkiotis, ...

Universities are attempting to adapt to increasing Wi-Fi demands by students

By John Edmonds | April 26

Ohio State University is rolling out an almost $19 million plan to expand wireless access to the university's football stadium, while UNC is increasing ...

How will the State Department's new travel warnings impact students studying abroad?

By Bailey Aldridge | April 25

New U.S. State Department travel warnings have prompted colleges and universities to revise their international risk assessment policies, which has brought ...

Out-of-date higher education laws persist amid Congressional gridlock

By Anna Pogarcic | April 25

The Higher Education Act of 1965, which outlines policies affecting universities and college students all over the country, has been out of date for almost ...

Here’s why the Department of Education is dismissing hundreds of civil rights cases

By Michael Meeks | April 25

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights will dismiss hundreds of of civil rights complaints that are considered a burden to the office. ...