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UNC exchange student Rafaela Granzotti, from Brasil, studyies in her dorm room in Aycock.

UNC provides home for international students studying abroad

By Colleen Moir | September 2

International students who come to Chapel Hill are as excited to come as UNC students are to go abroad.

UNC Honor System informs with food

By Jane Wester | September 2

The list of what Student Congress cannot pay for is short: no firearms, no T-shirts, no lobbying and no food.

Students, faculty, and visitors conjure together to honor the late poet Seamus Heaney in Wilson Library on Tuesday.

Students honored Seamus Heaney with poetry reading

By Katie Reilly | September 2

A Tuesday evening memorial for late Irish poet and Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney brought together two places — one that’s known for its 40 shades ...

The large hole in front of Greenlaw was caused by a water main break.

Greenlaw Hall recovering from flood

By Carolyn Ebeling | September 2

Students with classes in Greenlaw Hall were greeted with a large hole in front of the building Tuesday morning thanks to a water main break that occurred ...

Drama 160 consistently has a high percentage of athletes

By Robert McNeely | September 2

Student-athletes have made up more than 20 percent of the total enrollment in the University’s stagecraft class since 2006 — in some cases, making ...

Early voting appeal denied at App State

By Lindsey Brunson | September 1

A final push to save Appalachian State University’s on-campus early voting site was denied at the end of August — ensuring students will have ...

Yik Yak app's 'herd' expands at UNC

By Haley Waxman | September 1

From asking for the time of a football game to complaining about the construction on the quad, UNC’s witty “yaktivity” is beating out that of other ...

Arts applicants find favor for special talent

By Chinelo Umerah | September 1

The athletic department has drawn criticism for some of its athletes’ illiteracy and inability to perform in the classroom since January.

Jessica Hu competes on ice, in classroom

By Jane Wester | August 28

Freshman Jessica Hu was late to Fall Fest. Her flight was delayed - an unusual problem for a student from Raleigh.

One Card Plus upgrades to more secure system

By Wei Zhou | August 28

The One Card Plus, a staple for many UNC students, is getting a face-lift — plus one security feature.

Freshmen will face new shortened drop deadline on Tuesday

By Mia Madduri | August 28

Freshmen who are still figuring out their schedules for the semester will have only until the end of today to do so.

Displaced LUX students will move on campus

By Holly West | August 28

Students living in dorm rooms with empty beds might be getting unexpected roommates this weekend.

Katie Ford is one the women's swimming and diving team and also has a passion for drawing.

Student athletes as artists

By Margaret Gilmore | August 26

It takes focus and dedication to be a great swimmer, and Katie Ford said drawing demands a similar skill set.

Carolina United's dialogue examines Ferguson situation

By Kristen Chung | August 26

Despite the national uproar surrounding recent events in Ferguson, Mo., a dialogue on the topic Tuesday struck a reflective tone.

Man on the Street: How do you feel about homecoming?

By Erin Wygant | August 26

As homecoming, headlined by artists Gloriana and Earl Sweatshirt, approaches, Arts & Culture Editor Erin Wygant stopped students on campus to ask ...

Man on the Street: After one week of class, what conversation are you most sick of having?

August 26

After one week of classes, students were asked: what conversation are you sick of having?

ArtHeels brings art therapy to UNC Hospitals patients

By Jessica Zambrano | August 25

ArtHeels is a student organization at UNC that promotes healing through an underrated form of therapy?art.

Record number of UNC Fulbright Scholars will begin work abroad

By Karishma Patel | August 24

A record 19 UNC graduates and graduate students will soon be teaching English and conducting research in places from Turkey to Taiwan as a part of the ...

Students are venturing into the world of mixology

By Paige Hopkins | August 24

UNC students bring Chapel Hill bars and clubs to life. And many of them are doing so from behind the counter.

Southern Folklife Collection celebrates anniversary

By Elise McGlothian | August 20

Unbeknownst to most on campus, a Barbie doll — still encased in her 1963 box, posing with teased blonde hair, wearing an oversized t-shirt and a ...