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Davis Library to increase signage on closing of floors 7 and 8

By Jackson Liu | January 15

Davis Library put up additional signs last Friday to prevent students from entering floors 7 and 8, which are currently under construction to install ...

Stop, drop and roll out of dorm rooms for fire drills

By Mark Burnett | January 15

Students living on campus have all experienced the dreaded fire alarm in the middle of the night. Instead of exiting their buildings, some people have ...

UNC Chancellor Carol Folt speaks at the 2017 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kenan Memorial Football Stadium.

Faculty, staff weigh in on Folt's pledge to review UNC sexual harassment policies

By Eva Ellenburg | January 15

In a university-wide message on Jan. 9, Chancellor Carol Folt said UNC administration will review its sexual harassment and discrimination policies in ...

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UNC students share what drives their activism

By Emily Galvin | January 14

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Daily Tar Heel interviewed student activists at UNC.

New draft of curriculum reduces Gen. Ed. requirements, some AP credit transfer

By Charlie McGee | January 11

A new draft of the General Education curriculum overhaul was made public in December, following the previous draft, released in September. This latest ...

Chapel Hill Police Dept. wants to know about your next party

By Zach Goins | January 11

UNC and the Town of Chapel Hill announced a new program Wednesday allowing students to register off-campus parties in hopes of reducing noise complaint ...

Meals with Heels provides unique dining experience for students and faculty

By Suzanne Blake | January 9

Lenoir Dining Hall and Chase Dining Hall are often the setting for numerous college memories, including eating with newfound friends and studying for ...

LeRoy Frasier, one of the UNC's first African American undergraduates, dies

By Leah Asmelash | January 3

LeRoy Frasier, a Durham native who was one of the first black undergraduate students to attend UNC, died on Dec. 29, in New York City due to heart failure. ...

UNC considering revoking Charlie Rose's honor

By Katie Rice | December 5

The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy at Duke University announced on Monday that it was rescinding an award honoring prominent journalist ...

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Faculty depends on student evaluations to improve

By Kate Karstens | December 5

With finals around the corner, students in Chapel Hill are taking study breaks by agreeing or disagreeing if “the course challenged (them) to think ...

Leftover food and bowls left by a student in Lenoir Dining Hall with first years Deanna Upchurch and Emma Berry, who are studying for their upcoming finals.

Study tips from the Learning Center with academic coach Jackie Stone

By Summer Epps | December 5

The two days UNC sets aside leading up to final exam period are titled “reading days,” but UNC Learning Center academic coach Jackie Stone said students ...

Word on the Street: What are you look forward to most during the holidays?

By Ramishah Maruf | December 5

During finals week, it seems winter break is on every student's mind. Staff writer Ramishah Maruf asked students what they were most looking forward ...

UNC club boxing coach Josh Sokal (left) practices sparring with a student in the Eddie Smith Field House on Friday evening.

Boxing provides empowerment and growth for UNC students

By Jacob Hancock | December 4

When senior Jake Beeson joined the club boxing team his first year, he was looking for something he could do with his friends. His friends slowly stopped ...

UNC libraries week of balance helps students destress during finals

By Giselle Pagunuran | December 4

UNC Libraries’ Week of Balance helps students maintain their mental health during exam week by offering a series of stress-relieving events and activities. ...

Q&A with Study Abroad Adviser Anna Wilson

By Marine Elia | December 4

With the recent opening of study abroad applications, Tar Heels are preparing to pack their suitcases and expand their world views. But what exactly should ...

Students celebrate research at QEP Undergraduate Research and Making Exposition

By Mark Burnett | December 3

About 70 students gathered in the lobby of Genome on Friday to present their research at the Quality Undergraduate Research and Making Exposition. ...

Carolina Swim Clinic makes community impact by providing swim lessons to kids

By Abby Cantrell | December 3

A student organization is making a difference in the Chapel Hill community by providing swim lessons to children from low-income families and English ...

Dozen Doughnut Dash returns after year off

By Jessica Snouwaert | December 3

The Dozen Doughnut Dash came back full force Saturday after a one year break. With more than 200 participants and doughnuts galore, this year's race raised ...

Hinton James resident dead

By Corey Risinger and Jessica Swanson | December 2

A Saturday night message from Alert Carolina informed students of the death of a resident of Hinton James Residence Hall.

Study finds ACA provides better care for mental health patients

By Charlie McGee | November 30

A new study led by a UNC professor found that people with mental health conditions are more likely to be insured and receive sufficient, affordable ...