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Carolina Community Garden provides freshly grown produce to UNC housekeepers

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 11

Volunteers at the garden plant and harvest food that is then distributed to low-wage employees at the University.

Local nonprofits collaborate to install solar panels on PEACH apartments

By Sophie Baglioni and Sofia Szostczuk | April 10

SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment, Inc. to raise money for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the upcoming PEACH apartments.

'Everyone having fun': Campus community comes together for Holi Moli

By Caleb Herrera and Nithya Indlamuri | April 10

Last weekend, UNC students and community members celebrated Holi, a Hindu tradition that welcomes spring with brightly colored powders. At UNC, Holi Moli ...

'A force for good': Students prepare to be the next generation of mental health professionals

By Lauren Rhodes | April 9

Younger generations uniquely struggle with mounting academic and social pressure, which can exacerbate existing conditions or genetic predispositions ...

'Makes you feel young again:' Senior assassin game kicks off at UNC

By Emmy Benton | April 8

Senior Assassin is an annual competition in which members of the senior class try to eliminate other participants by spraying them with water guns. “We’re ...

Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts speaks at TransparUNCy teach-in

By Claire Harutunian | April 7

The teach-in was planned to discuss the actions of powerful hidden figures in North Carolina controlling education and advocating against their involvement. ...

Middle East Refugee Aid receives service award, addresses health disparities

By Adele Morris | April 7

On Friday, MERA received the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award from the Carolina Center for Public Service for their work to reduce health disparities ...

'Make actual changes': Students voice their opinions at first chancellor listening forums

By Lena Miano | April 4

Many undergraduate students expressed doubt about the committee's prioritization of student input in the search for a new chancellor.

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CUAB cancels annual Jubilee festival due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

By Maria Sullivan | April 3

The annual festival, which includes food trucks, vintage clothing vendors and a slate of music performers, was set to occur on April 14, but was cancelled ...

On-campus groups provide free menstrual products where the University does not

By Claire Harutunian | April 3

The University spends about $240,000 annually to provide toilet paper and paper towels to bathrooms on campus, but does not have a plan to centrally fund ...

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TikTok-famous preachers answer student questions

By Olivia Metelo | April 3

The preachers, Cliffe Knechtle and his son Stuart, are popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for traveling to college campuses across ...

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Community gathers for interfaith iftar dinner to promote connection while fasting

By Daneen Khan | April 2

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church offered its space for members of different religions to connect and learn about fasting in different faiths.

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Student-run chUNC Cookies brings gluten-free treats to campus

By Daneen Khan | April 2

“You taste the goodness, and the gooeyness, and the warmth and just the creativity and personalization that goes into these cookies,” first-year Rachel ...

UNC naval armory added to national historic register, making demolition less likely

By Lana Maizel and Kristin Kharrat | April 1

Over a decade ago UNC's naval armory was facing plans for demolition, today UNC faculty and staff celebrate its addition to the national historic register. ...

UNC Police investigates vandalism to Old Well totaling more than $2,500

By Lauren Rhodes | April 1

Vandalism to the Old Well occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning and resulted in an estimated $2,550 of damage.

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New Undergraudate Student Government bill cuts stipends for Honor Court members

By Lena Miano | March 26

The original bill proposed by Pollack eliminated stipends for summer members of the Honor System – which includes members of the Honor Court and attorney ...

Phi Delta Epsilon to host second Anatomy Fashion Show, fundraise for children’s hospitals

By Emmy Benton | March 25

The fraternity is hoping to bring even more awareness to the work of Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center in Durham this year. All proceeds raised ...

'I still feel close to home': First-year Muslim students navigate Ramadan at UNC

By Brooke Elliott | March 25

The UNC Muslim Students Association works year-round to support the social and religious life of Muslim students at the University. During Ramadan, ...

UNC Students for Justice in Palestine hosts die-in outside South Building

By Natalie Bradin and Dania Al Hadeethi | March 25

The demonstration was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday as a part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about the thousands of Palestinians killed ...

A UNC senior's one-man show explores experiences as a second-generation Korean American

By Preethika Ratnam | March 25

UNC senior Ethan Kim's one-man show, “The Dishwasher: soap, sponge, scrub” explores themes of generational trauma and what it means to do work with ...