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UNC minority enrollment rate does not reflect state demographics

By Ramishah Maruf | April 26

As of fall 2017, UNC had a 7.8 percent enrollment rate for Black students and a 7.5 percent enrollment rate for Hispanic students, unrepresentative of ...

UNC seniors have a habit of stealing bricks from around campus at the end of the year to keep as souvenirs.

Any brick you take can and will be used against you

By Kate Karstens | April 26

Think you're safe after stealing a brick? Think again. The UNC Police department views it as a criminal offense, and Carolina Housing punishes those found ...

Trying to find plans for LDOC in Chapel Hill? We've got you covered.

By Charlie McGee | April 26

LDOC is coming, and these events on and around campus will be catering to your celebratory needs.

Students march to raise awareness of sexual assault

By Suzanne Blake | April 26

To empower survivors of rape and sexual assault, the Student Safety and Wellness Committee of the Undergraduate Student Government Executive Branch hosted ...

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Black Student Movement welcomes new wave of leadership

By Kayla Boswell | April 25

Alex Robinson and Qieara Lesesne, both rising seniors, have been elected to lead BSM as the new vice president and president.

The women's bathroom in the Union on campus.

Wondering where to take your next bathroom break? The DTH has an answer!

By Lorcan Farrell | April 25

It is a well-known fact that campus is home to some shitty bathrooms (no pun intended). Long study sessions in Davis Library are not made any easier by ...

Meet UNC's resident Lorax: Thomas Bythell, the University arborist

By Jessica Snouwaert | April 24

People have heard of Dr. Suess’s character the Lorax, but they may not have heard of UNC’s very own Lorax, Thomas Bythell. He has been the University ...

How to heal when disaster strikes: UNC pharamacist helps Puerto Rico hurricane survivors

By Brooke Bauman | April 24

Jennifer Kelly, a critical care pharmacist at UNC who works in the emergency department, has combined her medical training with a passion for service. ...

The decades-long tradition of faculty gym uniforms, including laundry services and clothing storage, is coming to an end this May.

Removal of 'Fetzer Grays' signals larger issues with faculty benefits

By Kate Karstens | April 24

On May 11, all clothing and basket service will cease at Fetzer Hall, bringing an end to the decades-long “Fetzer Grays” tradition. Under the current ...

Art students outside of South Building take turns speaking out against Chancellor Folt and the condition of Hanes Art Center on Monday.

Folt Revolt protestors claim that Arts Everywhere initiative is not enough

By Casey Quam | April 24

“This is not about feelings. It is about the spotlight on Arts Everywhere, a hollow platitude that gives the school a façade of interest in the arts ...

The Daily Tar Heel: Campus Year in Review

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | April 23

As the 2017-2018 school year draws to a close, The DTH wants to bring back the biggest campus stories of the year. So much has happened that it would ...

Carolina General Aviation says goodbye to Horace Williams Airport with final flying event

By Mark Burnett | April 22

Horace Williams Airport has been flying high, but it's set to close in May. Carolina General Aviation took advantage of its last few weeks.

UNC consistently overestimates average cost of attendance

By Emily Galvin | April 22

When the University announced the decreased average cost of attendance, students sought transparency about the process by which the University determines ...

'So many guys seem to take it too far:' how college culture encourages sexual assault

By Madeleine Fraley | April 22

In a study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in 2015 following the survey by the AAU, researchers conducted interviews ...

Cheyenne McNeill, president of the Carolina Indian Circle, talks about her experiences as a Native American student at Carolina.

Underrepresented Native populations at UNC call for student awareness, resources

By Katie Rice | April 19

This UNC first-year has high hopes for the future of Relay for Life's presence at Carolina

By Grace Little | April 19

Relay for Life of UNC is moving to merge with the Orange County branch of the organization. The UNC branch raised over $50,000 this year.

(From left) senior vocal performance major Chris Burrus, junior political science and public policy Jabril Rice, and first-year vocal performance major Cole Covington rehearse their solos in preparation for the Clef Hangers' Fall concert.

A cappella involvement entails 'the time commitment of a job' and love of the game

By Maria Elena Vizcaino | April 19

The a capella life is one filled with surprises, practice, legacy and friends. Though there are times when its members are swamped with six hours of practice, ...

'I can't believe that happens': Status of Women Committee discusses pay discrepancies at UNC

April 19

The Status of Women Committee focused on policy solutions for salary discrepancies, childcare for faculty and accommodations for working parents Thursday ...

Two DTH graduates win Pulitzer Prizes

By Kate Karstens | April 19

UNC alums Emily Steele and Peter Wallsten won Pulitzer Prizes for their part in reporting on two of the most important topics in recent years: Bill O'Reilly's ...

A Year in Review: Elizabeth Adkins looks back at her year as president

By Suzanne Blake | April 18

As the school year ends, junior Savannah Putnam is taking on the role of student body president in senior Elizabeth Adkins’ place. In her administration, ...