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Check out the winning photos of UNC's global photo competition

By Lindsey Banks | February 15

The winners of the 2018-2019 Carolina Global Photography Competition were honored at an awards ceremony Wednesday.

Courtney Cannon poses with her ‘pal’ Jordan Greiner in her hospital room.

Photo courtesy of Emily Senger.

Students provide support for pediatric cancer patients at Lineberger's

By Ava Eucker | February 14

“Volunteering with CPALs offers a breath of fresh air for patients who are going through an unspeakably hard time. Maintaining a friendship can make ...

UNC facilities and maintenance started day two of the Bell Tower landscape renovation project Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The project is meant to improve the safety of pedestrians and utilize land that was formerly not used by the university.

The Bell Tower is getting a makeover

By Brandon Gianikos | February 14

The shrubs surrounding the Bell Tower are being removed in hopes of creating more usable space on UNC’s campus and enticing more events to be hosted ...

Mi Pueblo holds vigil to show that 'Love Knows No Borders'

By Edward Trentzsch | February 14

Latinx student organization Mi Pueblo will be holding a vigil today in a sign of solidarity for the plight of undocumented people across the North Carolina ...

How the law used to keep Silent Sam up is being used to defend the James Cates plaque

By Charlie McGee | February 14

The memorial commemorating James Cates was placed by activists on Tuesday afternoon in the Pit, the same place he was killed 49 years ago. By the next ...

Jock Lauterer and Dr. Lynne Vernon-Feagans

Isn’t it (academia) romantic? Fall in love with these professor couples at UNC

By Jessica Wynblatt | February 14

Love is in the air today at UNC, and students aren’t the only ones who will be celebrating the romance. Here are the stories of two professor couples ...

There's no official policy providing family leave for undergraduate student parents

By Cam Edson | February 13

Despite a growing number of resources on campus, undergraduate and graduate student parents at UNC still face various challenges ranging from time management ...

Student Body President Ashton Martin Announcement

After a tumultuous campaign, Ashton Martin has been elected student body president

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 13

The end of the election cycle was marked by one candidate's disqualification and accusations of inappropriate behavior by the other candidates. Read on ...

Maya Little's Honor Court case has been dismissed

By Praveena Somasundaram and Evelyn Gandy | February 13

An appeal hearing took place on Tuesday for UNC doctoral student Maya Little, who was found guilty by the Honor Court in October of defacing Silent Sam. ...

How much power does Student Government really have?

By Elizabeth Holmes | February 12

Despite the conclusion of student body elections, much of the student body does not exactly comprehend the role Student Government plays and how it relates ...

Why hospitals are becoming increasingly popular Uber and Lyft destinations

By Rachel Crumpler | February 12

Transportation is a major barrier to health care for millions, but ride-sharing services are trying to fill the gap.

TEDx fans, rejoice: UNC to host 2019 conference this weekend

By Lauren Westbrook | February 12

At TEDxUNC, Chapel Hill's annual TED Talk event, speakers will discuss their interpretation of "flow" and how it relates to their work and passions.

Statement claims SBP candidate Tarik Woods challenged leadership capabilities based on gender

By Myah Ward | February 12

Katharine Shriver, speaker of the 99th Undergraduate Senate, released a statement Tuesday about student body presidential candidate Tarik Woods. ...

SBP candidate Jack Noble disqualified night before election

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 12

According to a statement from the Board of Elections, the Noble campaign was found guilty of five violations: three counts of misrepresentation, ...

Photos of blackface in UNC yearbooks reflect on the University's history of racism

By Stephanie Mayer | February 11

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook page surfaced with a picture of a man in blackface standing alongside another in KKK ...

Meet your 2019 student body president candidates

By Casey Quam | February 11

Before you vote for UNC student body president, get to know your candidates and their platforms.

Red White and Blue Scholarship Robert Blouin

Scholarship funds for military-affiliated students receives $2 million from GAA

By Abbey Thompson | February 11

The UNC General Alumni Association is gifting $2 million in scholarship funds for military-affiliated students.

Students got professional attire at JCPenney's Suit Up! event

By Will Forrest | February 11

The workshop for students featured a 40 percent discount on professional clothing, free headshots, makeovers and free food.

Days before Maya Little's Honor Court appeal, questions still remain

By Charlie McGee | February 11

Little’s appeal argues that the initial judgement constituted a violation of her basic rights, insufficiency of evidence and severity of sanctions. ...

Want $10,000 in prizes? Compete in the Carolina Challenge Makeathon

By Anna Southwell | February 10

“Both faculty and students are focused on understanding things better and advancing the boundaries of what us humans know, and I think that’s really ...