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Carolina Puppies Unite People serves canine, UNC community

By Elizabeth Pham | April 11

Carolina Puppies Unite People, also known as CPUP or Puppies at Carolina, hosts numerous events each month to work with local shelters and service dog ...

'Cypher, Cypher!' UNC artist collective celebrate expression, togetherness every Wednesday

By Akash Bhowmik | April 11

UNC Cypher is a student rap group that gathers at the Pit every Wednesday at 9:25 p.m. is planning on releasing their own album by the end of this semester. ...

'Teach-in' to educate students about labor unions this Friday

By Mary Mungai | April 11

A recent nationwide spike in support for labor unions has pushed more than 70 universities to host teach-ins focused around labor unions, worker rights ...

'Vinyl is seeing a real resurgence': 32nd biannual CD & Record show held in Carrboro

By Irene Denniston | April 9

On Sunday, April 2, the 32nd Carrboro CD & Record Show brought over 40 tables with new and used CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia to the Carrboro ...

Student band Braless rocks creative, inclusive space through music

By Annie Ham | April 4

Formed by students at UNC, the seven-member band 'Braless' brings a unique variety of sounds – including a saxophone – to their performance. But their ...

'It is so frightening': Faculty Executive Committee concerned by proposed firing rules

By Emi Maerz | April 4

At their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language that would loosen the rules surrounding faculty firing. It also considered ...

UNC program aids veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries

By Satchel Walton | April 3

The UNC THRIVE Program works with veterans to address the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, such as headaches, dizziness and sleep issues. Through ...

Q&A: Anna Wu retires, reflects on 28 years with Facilities Services

By Ashley Quincin | April 3

Anna Wu, the previous associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, sat down with staff writer Ashley Quincin to talk about her time at the University. ...

Seniors prepare themselves, and their wallets, for graduation

By Adele Morris | April 3

As the days tick down until UNC commencement on May 14, seniors are making their final preparations for this highly-anticipated day — including adjusting ...

UNC Science Expo returns to Morehead Planetarium this weekend

By Samantha Nichols | March 30

As part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting its annual UNC Science Expo on ...

University announces launch of HEELSENGAGE, an alumni engagement platform

By Madison Gagnon | March 29

The HEELSENGAGE Network launched this month with the goal of ensuring students and alumni can connect with people and networks needed to succeed and enable ...

Exhibitions celebrate Women's History Month at UNC

By Mary Mungai | March 28

Throughout Women’s History Month, students and faculty members have had the opportunity to explore female experiences and intersectional identities ...

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Lauren Hawkinson elected president of Graduate and Professional Student Government

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 28

Lauren Hawkinson has been elected as the 2023-2024 Graduate and Professional Student Government.

Theodore Nollert reflects on term as GPSG president

By Adele Morris | March 28

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government president reflects on the year as his term comes to an end. During his time, ...

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Computer science department works to close the gender gap

By Eilah Wood | March 28

The computer science department, typically a male-dominated field, has seen an increase in students identifying as non-binary and female over the past ...

Taliajah "Teddy" Vann reflects on her year as student body president

By Jessica Walker | March 28

Student Body President Taliajah "Teddy" Vann doesn’t measure the success of her term by how many changes she’s made or boxes she can check off, she ...

Muslim students observe Ramadan and begin fasting period with support of MSA

By Arwen Helms and Lauren Fichten | March 28

As dusk descended on Murray Hall last Thursday, students gathered to celebrate Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims marked by deep spiritual reflection, ...

Ackland Art Museum to unveil new Japanese art collection Friday

By Brianna Atkinson | March 27

The Ackland Art Museum holds the largest Asian art collection in the Southeastern part of the United States, which is set to become even larger soon. ...

S.O.U.L. is UNC's not-so-secret book club

By Elizabeth Pham | March 27

The Student Organization for Undergraduate Literature, also known as S.O.U.L. is described as a non-traditional book club at UNC. Students are not expected ...

"Push to Start:" The Tarpeggios new EP releases Friday

By Stella Griffin | March 23

The Tarpeggios’ new EP "Push to Start" releases Friday, March 24. The group recorded the EP over the summer of 2022, with Chen and Sindhura Kondaveeti, ...