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CUAB's on snapchat — and they might add you back

By Rachel Jones | January 11

Carolina Union Activities Board wants to make an impression that lasts more than 10 seconds through its Snapchat, cuab_unc.

New GPSF president hopes to define organization's role

By Maria Prokopowicz | January 10

The Graduate and Professional Student Federation has elected a new president, Dylan Russell, to fill the position left by Brandon Linz in November.

Q&A with Davis Library spokesperson Judy Panitch on Front Desk Renovations

By Cailyn Derickson | January 10

Davis Library began a renovation on its decades-old main service desk over winter break. Library spokesperson Judy Panitch spoke to staff writer Cailyn ...

UNC study determines effectiveness of physical fitness trackers

By Jamie Gwaltney | January 10

The Gillings School of Global Public Health partnered with the research institute RTI International to see if Fitbits and other activity trackers are ...

2,000 new graduates celebrate in the Dean Dome

By Mona Bazzaz | December 13

Another 2,113 UNC students switched their tassels to officially become alumni Sunday afternoon.

Folt holds race relations meeting with town hall protestors and other student leaders

By Acy Jackson | December 2

“There are definitely a lot of steps being put in the right direction,” Morton said. “Does that mean the work ends? No. Does that mean that there ...

UNC student starts GoFundMe to raise money for a homeless man

By Janna Childers | December 2

Instead of asking for gifts for her 21st birthday, UNC student Leslie Moen is asking for people to donate money to her friend Steven Howser, a homeless ...

On November 19th UNC held a town hall meeting on race and inclusion at the university.

Year in Review: Racial tensions remain high on campus

By Hannah Smoot | December 2

At a Nov. 19 town hall meeting on race and inclusion, a group of students read a list of 50 demands of UNC.

New GPSF president election today — and another resignation

By Maggie Budd | December 2

After a series of resignations, the Graduate and Professional Student Federation will elect a new president today in an online election.

Town hall protestors prioritize demands, will meet with Chancellor Carol Folt today

By Felicia Bailey | December 1

After reciting their demands at the University-led Town Hall meeting on race and inclusion on Nov. 19, a coalition of students will meet with Chancellor ...

Shedding clothes, inhibitions and stress in Davis Library

By Anna Freeman | December 1

Some with masks and some without, the Davis Library finals streakers are an exam-week staple, running down the floors of Davis Library and then across ...

Five friends tackle last leg of The Daily Tar Heel’s bucket list

By Elizabeth Beckman | November 30

Five friends have five months to complete 13 challenges.

Column: It is going to be OK

By Alice Wilder | November 30

My friend Mary has a lot of things above her desk — to-do lists, encouraging mantras, long-term goals and her full star chart. But the thing that struck ...

University groups celebrate Chanukkah and Kwanzaa

By Blake Hoarty | November 30

Surrounded by menorahs and kinaras, students ended a Chanukkah and Kwanzaa celebration with a game of dreidel. The multicultural affairs and diversity ...

Overcoming 'six strokes and counting'

November 30

On Valentine’s Day in 2007, a fifth-grade girl cheered as her older brother continued to score 3-pointers at the last minute. That’s when the strong ...

Second rally to protest possible Student Stores privatization planned for Monday

By Hannah Smoot | November 30

Students and faculty are protesting the possible privatization of Student Stores today in the Pit — the same day as the store's biggest sale, Mammoth ...

The Siren feminist magazine’s fall issue highlights UNC activists

By Emily Perry | November 29

Change happens through powerful stories.

(From left) Alec Niccum, Alex Patmore Marquez and Alan Cat, members of the UNC sci-fi club TARDIS, pose outside Student Stores.

TARDIS becomes safe space for UNC nerds

By Jenni Ciesielski | November 29

If UNC students want to wear their Chewbacca costumes after seeing the new “Star Wars” movie, they can talk to Alec Niccum. The junior is working ...

UNC students react: do men eat more pizza when with women?

By Zoe Hazerjian | November 24

According to a Cornell study published Nov. 18, men consume almost twice as much pizza when eating with women, compared to eating with other men. ...

Campus housing to close over break

By Karli Krasnipol | November 24

In 2014, Rick Bradley, associate director of housing and residential education, said keeping residence halls open for Thanksgiving was a possibility. ...