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As the census deadline approaches, here's what college students need to know

By Graham Hill | September 21

“The census is important just because it helps determine $675 billion in federal funds. College kids need to know that they should fill it out — don’t ...

'New voices': UNC introduces approach to spring semester planning involving students

By Kate Carroll | September 21

The University is taking a new approach to planning for the spring semester that includes a new Campus and Community Advisory Committee following an unsuccessful ...

UNC tackles football broadcast productions from a control room on campus

By Lindsay Callihan | September 20

“You didn’t know where it was produced from because you just want to watch the Tar Heels play,” UNC Associate Athletic Director Ken Cleary said. ...

Chapel Hill residents adjust as students move off campus

By Marin Wolf | September 20

As students move off campus, some long-term residents are worried about the potential risk for increased exposure to COVID-19.

UNC’s history department suspends graduate program admissions for fall 2021 cycle

By Clay Morris | September 20

The UNC History Department announced earlier this month that it will not take applications for graduate students for the 2021 cycle Decision comes ...

UNC's COVID-19 research makes headway and headlines

By Clay Morris | September 17

Articles from ProPublica and The New York Times shine light on lab and data security at UNC as it continues to lead the way in COVID-19 research. ...

With the UNC-Charlotte game canceled, North Carolina football hits expected speed bump

By Zachary Crain | September 17

The COVID-19-related cancellation wasn’t unpredictable — last week Virginia Tech and other teams across the country had to postpone season openers ...

Town officials, students concerned about uncertainty of off-campus COVID-19 reporting

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 17

Uncertainty regarding the accuracy of off-campus students’ COVID-19 testing and reporting persists. Carrboro Town Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell ...

Chapel Hill Police bans chokeholds after council request and public support

By Trevor Moore | September 17

The Chapel Hill Police Department's announced Wednesday a new policy that specifically bans chokeholds. This policy change comes after the police department ...

North Carolina women's soccer defeats Wake Forest 4-1 in first game of the season

By Lindsey Ware | September 17

The North Carolina women's soccer team defeated Wake Forest on Thursday night 4-1 in the first game of the season.

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BOG Committee on Budget and Finance discusses tuition costs and student fees

By Charlotte Geier | September 16

As a result of COVID-19, the committee discussed UNC school tuition for the upcoming year. Chairperson James Holmes recommended holding tuition costs ...

‘Something to look forward to’: Students weigh housing options for fall 2021

By Anne Tate | September 16

Allan Blattner, executive director of Carolina Housing, said the Carolina Housing process typically occurs in late October/early November, but that this ...

N.C. Art Therapy Institute shifts to provide creativity online

By Macon Porterfield | September 16

Carrboro’s N.C. Art Therapy Institute has developed therapy even more to focus on using its tools across a wide range of communities.

BOCC considers development opposed by residents and a resolution about marijuana

By Mattias Miller | September 16

The Orange County Board of Commissioners decriminalized marijuana and held a hearing for the Research Triangle Logistics Park at a Tuesday meeting. ...

'Not reformable': Members of UNC Epsilon Eta abolish the honors fraternity

By Hunter Haskett | September 16

Members of UNC’s chapter of the environmental honors fraternity Epsilon Eta announced the abolition of the group in an Instagram post on Sept. 2 after ...

Faculty of color consider leaving, cite lack of opportunities and toxic environment

By Sasha Schroeder | September 15

UNC faculty said they have considered leaving the University for peer institutions due to a lack of leadership opportunities and a toxic environment for ...

COVID-19 and racial inequity discussed during Monday's OCS Board meeting

By Taylor Heeden and Hayley Rosewall | September 15

The Orange County Schools Board of Education discussed racial inequity, coronavirus and returning to school at its Monday meeting.

Meet five of the members of newly-formed UNC first-years' band Gum Box

The Suite Life of Gum Box: First-year suitemate band optimistic despite move back home

By Liz Johnson | September 14

Just weeks after they arrived, the members of Gum Box — along with thousands of other students — were moving off campus again. Instead of having impromptu ...

'It just feels really inconsiderate': Carolina Housing terminates student staff

By Praveena Somasundaram | September 14

After being informed of their termination, effective Oct. 30, Carolina Housing student staff ask: Of all of the pay cuts that could have been made, why ...

Struggling together: Students recreate study spaces online

By Malak Dridi | September 14

Students are finding ways to come together during COVID-19 through Zoom study rooms and GroupMe chats. "I wouldn't say I’m making friends through the ...