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Carolina Jump Rope Club off to a promising start since its founding last year

By Lorcan Farrell | February 18

After existing for only one year on campus, the Carolina Jump Rope Club has garnered student interest from both experienced and inexperienced jumpers. ...

Rateyourdorms.com gives college students resources to pick a place to live

By Jessica Snouwaert | February 18

Two UNC students have created a new website akin to ratemyprofessor -- but for university residence halls.

Carroll Hall houses UNC's School of Media and Journalism.

Tucker Carlson was chosen to speak at UNC, and the decision is sparking debate

By Taylor Buck | February 18

Current and former MJ-School students took to Twitter after the announcement to express their disappointment and concerns with this year's Park Lecture ...

UNC highlights issues of citizenship during Global Spotlight Week

By Giselle Pagunuran | February 15

The FedEx Global Education Center highlights pressing citizenship and immigration issues for Global Spotlight Week.

"The term human error exists because it happens:" UNC IOP hosts talk on judicial ethics

February 15

Two million people are currently imprisoned in the United States.

Students and community members began a 24/7 demonstration at Silent Sam on Aug. 22.

Where does UNC stand in the Confederate monument debate plaguing universities?

By Preston Lennon | February 15

“Out of all the schools dealing with this, one of the things that sets UNC apart is an inability or unwillingness of campus administrators to take a ...

Redesigned UNC website showcases student stories

By Suzanne Blake | February 15

UNC's new website design makes use of modern technology to showcase the unique stories and opportunities that make Chapel Hill special.

Professor Hassan Melehy expresses his concerns about the general education curriculum during the Faculty Council meeting on Nov. 10, 2017.

New UNC absence policy blends forgiveness and accountability

By Kate Karstens | February 15

UNC has a new attendance policy that balances no-questions-asked absences with keeping students accountable. The new policy is fresh and succinct, but ...

"There are efforts to divide us:" Meet UNC's 2018 spring commencement speaker

By Kate Karstens | February 15

Spring Commencement speaker Rye Barcott talks about his time at UNC, and how that inspired him to "help talented people to new opportunities" and create ...

UNC senior Samantha Paisley pours coffee at The Meantime Coffee Co., which is located in the Campus Y.

The Meantime Coffee Co. is applying for tax-exempt status

By Grace Little | February 14

"To those 50 students so far and hopefully many, many more, we are offering an opportunity not only to gain employment on campus, but to gain employment ...

Peabody Hall houses UNC's School of Education.

N.C. Teaching Fellows program returns, looking for the next class of future teachers

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 14

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program was discontinued but now that it's back, it will distinguish future leaders in the field. However, students ...

Fortnite: Battle Royale has spread like the flu, and the gamers of UNC are not immune

By Zach Goins | February 14

Haven't seen your friends in a couple of weeks? They're probably playing Fortnite. “I think what makes it so addicting is the fast pace of the ...

Silent Sam "difficult" for University, says Folt

By Ramishah Maruf | February 13

Chancellor Folt addressed changes in the University over the past year in her annual State of University address at the Undergraduate Student Senate meeting ...

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

Savannah Putnam wins student body president election

By Preston Lennon | February 13

In the first election season after a reworking of student government procedures, Savannah Putnam was declared the winner. Results were announced in the ...

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UNC researcher explores the real-world effects of climate change

By Charlie McGee | February 13

Showing the public the threat presented by climate change takes more than explaining the science behind it. To David Salvesen, director of the Sustainable ...

Love is in the lab? UNC professors share stories of working alongside spouses

By Casey Quam | February 13

Especially this week, it seems that love can be found just about anywhere on campus, even in the biology department. Three professor married couples describe ...

Kelie Roy is both a mother to Jonah Roy and a full time student at UNC.

She's a single mother recovering from addiction. Soon, she'll be a UNC graduate.

By Sophia Wilhelm | February 13

Kelie Roy, 23, will be getting her UNC cap and gown in just three months. But she won’t be the only one wearing a party hat that month — her son will ...

Exoneree kicks off speaker series on the death penalty, race, and innocence

By Hannah Anglin | February 12

“The opportunity is to enhance your education by having a deeper personal connection to somebody that’s really lived through a nightmare,” ...

Student Body President candidates tackle CAPS, Silent Sam before Tuesday election

By Preston Lennon | February 12

On Monday, Student Body President candidates met for the final time during a debate hosted by the Board of Elections, with questions submitted via email. ...

Kenan-Flagler business school proposes tuition increase for students

By Kayla Boswell | February 12

The Kenan-Flagler Business School has proposed a $2,000 fee increase for undergraduate business majors and a $1,000 increase for business minors beginning ...