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Michelle Garst, program manager of BeAM, talks about the first program down through the Maker-n-Residence series, where BeAM brings in expert makers to lead students in making projects. Students will be building a telescope from scratch, led by a local amateur astronomer and telescope builder. Once completed, the telescope will be used at the Morehead Planetarium for a skywatching party in conjunction with the Discover Your Universe Program.

Makerspaces expanding across campus, starting in the fall

By Erin Friederichs | April 3

A big new makerspace is opening in Murray Hall in the fall — and soon, students might be able to engage in hands-on learning inside their residence ...

'ID: Coming Home' brings pop-up art to North Carolina Study Center

By Hanzhang Connie Jin | April 1

Everything we make says something about where we’re from — at least that's how UNC seniors Emma Biggerstaff and Maggie Blank see it.

Inclusion and Diversity Climate survey has an unknown launch time

By Mashal Aamir | March 31

UNC planned to launch an Inclusion and Diversity Climate survey on March 29, but has postponed due to controversial law changes.

First-year Jack Hazan of the Walk-Ons sings acapella at the 2nd Annual Joy Prom on Thursday night at the Alumni Center.

Joy Prom brings smiles, connections

By Erin Friederichs | March 31

Dancing, a cappella performances and the enthusiasm of the guests and volunteers lit up UNC’s second annual Joy Prom.

Substance use affects mental health — and prescriptions — in college

By Sara Salinas | March 31

It’s been almost two months since Charlotte paid her first visit to a psychiatrist.

Coach Roy Williams heads to Houston with the team for the Final Four game against Syracuse.

Students empty pockets, fill gas tanks to make it to Houston

By Jamie Gwaltney | March 31

The Tar Heels made it to Houston for the NCAA Final Four, but now it’s the students’ turn to get there.

Student Congress special election yields five representatives, 10 empty seats

By Sara Salinas | March 31

Thursday’s Student Congress special elections did little to fill vacant seats.

Perry Morrison, a senior majors in Communications at UNC-CH, is a student author and has a book that will come out on Apr.1.

Senior releases fifth self-published novel

By Cate Alspaugh | March 31

Perry Morrison traces his love for stories back to the first time he saw “Toy Story.”

Dr. Stephen Frye is a professor and director of the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery at UNC.

UNC cancer research finds success with compound treatments

By Karli Krasnipol | March 31

They’ve got money, and they’re working together. Faculty and researchers across UNC’s medical programs say state support and a collaborative environment ...

Jenna Travis, Da'Shawnda Laniqua Jackson, Megan Dew, Giulia Curcelli, and Josh Wigfall celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility on Thursday morning

Pronouns get positive light in the Pit for Transgender Day of Visibility

By Brinley Lowe | March 31

March 31 was Transgender Day of Visibility. UNC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance celebrated by having an event, Pronouns in the Pit.

Students snap, crackle and pop over missing cereal choices

By Jack Davis | March 31

If there is one thing that's certain about UNC students, it’s that they are passionate about their dining hall cereal options.

Ben Shapiro speaks at The Left's Obsession With Race: An Evening with Ben Shapiro, presented by UNC College Republicans in Caroll Hall on Wednesday night.

Conservative writer Ben Shapiro speaks, students walk out

By Acy Jackson and Natalie Conti | March 31

On Wednesday night, Ben Shapiro told a crowd of 450 people that white privilege doesn’t exist.

'Hip Hop & Social Justice' blends activism and music

By Maria Mullis | March 30

Local hip-hop artists, activists and poets Shirlette Ammons, Pierce Freelon and Josh Rowsey agree that music and activism are interconnected.

Holi Moli celebrates Hindu holiday in colorful way

By Jenni Ciesielski | March 30

Last night, 2,500 UNC students announced the arrival of spring, and no groundhogs were needed.

CORRECTION: A former version of this photo caption incorrectly identified the university that most recently changed a name of a campus building. The university was UNC-Greensboro.
In February, UNC-Greensboro became the third university in the state to remove Charles Brantley Aycock’s name from a campus building.

Aycock creates controversy across the state — but the name remains at UNC

By Natalie Conti | March 29

A former North Carolina governor has lost another commemoration.

Chancellor Carol Folt delivers her State of the University address to the UNC Student Congress Tuesday evening in the Aquarium Lounge of the Student Union. She began her speech by addressing House Bill 2 and how she plans to respond on campus.

Folt looks toward the future in speech to Student Congress

By Emily Wakeman | March 29

Chancellor Carol Folt talked about the importance of service and innovation in her first State of the University address, hosted by UNC Student Congress ...

Platform: Digital, student focus

By Sarah Vassello | March 29

The DTH management team has effectively expanded the DTH brand into the digital realm. However, by focusing on the students in the realm where they live ...

Platform: Prioritize digital and staff

By Alison Krug | March 29

The DTH took a strong step to be digital first this past year — we need to sustain this effort, pushing to chase the cutting edge

Langston Taylor is a junior from Silver Spring, Md., who loves the DTH, pop-rap playlists and underachieving sports teams.

Platform: Web, print get equal weight

By Langston Taylor | March 29

1. Create equal print and online managing editor positions.

Platform: Engagement is key to our future

By Jane Wester | March 29

As journalism becomes increasingly digital, our choices keep expanding, and creative thinking is more important than ever. When we make big decisions ...