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UNC Undergraduate Senate passes first finished constitution since 2017

By Maeson Wagner | December 3

Andrew Gary, speaker of the Undergraduate Senate, said the new constitution is filled with checks and balances, as well as requirements that make issues ...

Word on the Street: What's the best thing that's happened to you this semester and why?

By Celia Funderburk | November 30

At the end of a semester that was far from normal, staff writer Celia Funderburk talked to students to see what some of the lighter moments have been. ...

Eve Carson poses for a portrait in front of the Old Well on Oct. 8, 2007. The Eve Carson Scholarship, established in honor of 2008 UNC Student Body President Eve Carson, awards students for their leadership and service on campus.

Photo Courtesy of The Eve Carson Scholarship Executive Committee/Mary Moore McLean.

Eve Carson Scholarship to welcome 15th class

By Daneen Khan | November 28

The scholarship was created to pay tribute to 2008 UNC Student Body President Eve Marie Carson, who envisioned a scholarship that awarded UNC juniors ...

UNC to cover some students' tuition in 2024-2025 through new financial aid program

By Natalie McCormick | November 28

Beginning in 2024, the University will begin covering the tuition of undergraduate in-state students whose families make less than $80,000 a year.

University announces change in leadership, location for Carolina Women's Center

By Lauren Rhodes | November 27

Shauna Harris will become the Carolina Women's Center's new director on Jan. 2.

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Davis Library welcomes historic printing press to be available to students in 2024

By Ava Wharton | November 26

The press was donated to UNC by the Peterson family. Davis Library hopes to develop a mechanism for students to sign up to use the printing press with ...

Word on the Street: How are students spending Thanksgiving break this year?

By Dallia Lindell | November 20

University reporter Dallia Lindell spoke with students and asked them the question, “How are you spending Thanksgiving break this year?"

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Students United for Immigrant Equality provides scholarships for DACA recipients

By Charlotte Wilkerson | November 20

The scholarship application opened at the end of October and will be available until Nov. 30.

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'Making Carolina a greener, cleaner and safer place': Trash Force cleans up campus

By Zoe Sinclair | November 20

Since UNC seniors Andrew Mattson and Stephen Chesser started the club last fall, volunteers have collected over 400 pounds of trash and ...

'Corporate does not care about us': UNC community members strike on Red Cup Day

By Ananya Cox | November 20

Students, community members and Starbucks workers present at the strike carried signs and flyers raising awareness of Starbucks' union-busting tactics, ...

Pro-Palestine students occupy South Building, demand University action

By Julian Hill | November 20

Around an hour after the start of the protest, students occupied the lobby of South Building for more than three hours. The protesters chanted, gave speeches, held moments ...

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UNC American Mock World Health Organization offers immersive learning experiences

By Isabella Hopkins | November 19

The organization educates students about the health policy field by giving all members the chance to simulate leadership positions and learn writing, ...

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UNC Albums and Record Society connects Black students through music

By Dallia Lindell | November 17

The society, founded in 2021, has worked towards creating an inclusive environment for Black students to explore how music impacts their experiences.

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'Create relationships wherever they can be found': Healthy Heels hosts Friendsgiving

By Maeson Wagner | November 17

The event featured food and dessert, self-affirmation and games to try to build relationships among students. It was part of the No More Lonely Tar Heels ...

'To inspire people': UNC hosts 14th Model United Nations conference

By Claire Harutunian | November 16

The UNCMUNC is a four-day intensive period of debate, philanthropy and social events featuring more than 430 students from 35 colleges and universities ...

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Some international students search for stronger community

By Lily Kane | November 16

Susan Chung, a clinical social worker with Counseling and Psychological Services who works with international students, said feelings of isolation are ...

Morehead-Cain Foundation welcomes its sophomore class of 2026

By Akash Bhowmik | November 15

In a historic first, the Morehead-Cain Foundation extended their scholarship application this fall to current UNC sophomores. The selected sophomores ...

'If I just had Medicaid, I wouldn't have to worry:' Students prepare for December Medicaid expansion

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata | November 15

The new age requirement for adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line is 19 to 64 years old.

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Students discuss diversity, equity and inclusion at UNC Executive Branch Town Hall

By Lauren Lovitt | November 14

Students discussed safety, community and representation at a town hall focused on diversity, equity and inclusion hosted by the UNC Undergraduate Executive ...

Religious and faith-based organizations provide resources for students

By Claire Harutunian | November 14

As students are searching for support on campus, some are turning to religious and faith-based organizations, including campus ministries and student-led ...