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Does CAPS' referral system work?

By Suzanne Blake | January 13

Student experiences at Counseling and Psychological Services at UNC have been generally positive, but there is one complaint: They want more sessions. ...

Subway's leaving Bottom of Lenoir and the CDS station is ready for the next arrival

By Nathan Wesley | January 10

With Sitar and Subway leaving, two replacements are arriving this semester to Bottom of Lenoir, one a new local addition, and one that might be a familiar ...

Trailblazer UNC professor Carol Reuss dies at 86

By Jessica Snouwaert | January 10

Carol Reuss, one of the first female professors at the MJ-school, was beloved by students and faculty alike for paving a path for women in the school ...

Keep your New Year's fitness resolutions with Campus Recreation

By Kate Karstens | January 9

Hate cold weather but still want to stay in shape? Campus Recreation offers plenty of indoor workout options throughout the semester, from fitness classes ...

Meet the UNC first-year working with the Obama Foundation to help Black women in STEM

By Hannah Lang | January 9

Did you know that there is a student among UNC's class of 2022 who has created her own non-profit organization, worked with a program under former President ...

Meet Maggie Hilderbran, a UNC senior who received a scholarship that only 40 people get

By Ellie Heffernan | January 8

Exploring the intersection of religion and science, Maggie Hilderbran received a remarkable scholarship to continue a passion that began with watching ...

Here's what a nearly million dollar grant can do for UNC's women in STEM

By Abbey Thompson | January 8

The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to boost mentorship opportunities for women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and ...

University monitoring weather conditions as Winter Storm Diego approaches

By Taylor Buck | December 8

If the University moves to Condition 1, semester exams will continued as scheduled, the AlertCarolina said. If the University moves to Condition 2, Monday's ...

'It felt like Carolina didn’t care': Students say on-campus housing hunt is unideal at best

By Suzanne Blake | December 4

Last year, Carolina Housing was in the same position with unassigned students but, by the start of classes the next year, there were 60 vacant beds.

Maya Little has headed the charge against Silent Sam, but not without consequences

By Preston Lennon | December 4

“Maya is the bravest person in Chapel Hill. She put herself on the line, knowing that she faces violence not only from white supremacists, but also ...

Savannah Putnam reacts to winning the 2018 UNC Student Body President Election on Feb. 13.

What does Savannah Putnam's administration look like after eight months?

By Praveena Somasundaram | December 4

After eight months in office, UNC Student Body President Savannah Putnam reflects on the work that her administration has completed — specifically emphasizing ...

More details of Silent Sam plan emerge at Faculty Executive Committee meeting

By Casey Quam | December 3

On Monday morning, Chancellor Folt and the Board of Trustees officially made their recommendation to the Board of Governors about where to house Silent ...

What comes next? UNC students look to the future of state and national politics

By Olivia Slagle | December 3

The latest election may have been less than a month ago, but leaders of UNC's Young Democrats and College Republicans are already planning for the next ...

B³ coffee shop creates opportunities for inclusion

By Arabella Saunders | December 3

For most people, a three-year job as a Starbucks barista would simply serve as material for the “experience” portion of their LinkedIn profile. But ...

Three UNC students appointed to N.C. Attorney General's opioid misuse panel

By Cam Edson | December 3

Three UNC students have been appointed to Attorney General Josh Stein’s Council on Collegiate Opioid Misuse. Sheel Patel, Amanda Sin and Anna Austin ...

Thanks to the NFL, UNC is participating in a CTE study with part of a $14.7 million grant

By Taylor Buck | December 3

You may have heard about the tragic death of a former UNC football player who was homeless and nearly unrecognizable in 2015. But his story highlights ...

Protesters oppose Chancellor Folt, Chief Blue's inclusion in UNC summit on student safety

By Maydha Devarajan and Cynthia Dong | December 3

“I don’t believe (Folt and Blue are) experts on student safety." “I believe their actions have been antithetical to student safety, especially ...

The future of student activism looks bright after 2018 midterm

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | December 2

“It’s a great thing when students take politics into their own hands and get the voice of the young and educated out there," one UNC student said. ...

Here's how you can help at UNC's annual holiday blood drive

By Evely Forte | December 2

UNC's 20th annual Holiday Blood Drive will occur Dec. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fetzer Hall.

PPE minor receives 3.4 million dollar donation

By Raymond Chen | November 30

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics minor program at UNC continues to grow as students seek to supplement their major(s) or future career with beneficial ...