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Student government creates new student support network for mental health

By Anna Neil | September 19

A new peer support system for students is set to launch at the end of September. This new system, created by the Undergraduate Executive Branch of UNC ...

How Police Chief Perry was chosen, and what his history at FSU means to UNC students

By Evely Forte | August 29

“One of the priorities in our search was to find someone with a proven track record in community policing and strong experience building communication ...

How Student Body President Ashton Martin wants to be remembered at UNC

By Evely Forte | August 19

“We are not here to shove our ideas or our policies onto anyone, but really to collaborate with the community and work with other stakeholders to make ...

Savannah Putnam brought an activist angle to student politics during her presidency

By Preston Lennon | June 24

Savannah Putnam, former student body president, took heed of the student government body during a tumultuous year filled with politics, Silent Sam and ...

Students who advised Chancellor Folt remember a conflicted leader

By Preston Lennon | May 29

Students offered input on former Chancellor Folt's time at UNC, specifically in regards to Silent Sam.

101st Undergraduate Senate disagrees over first substantive bill

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | April 17

The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches ...

There’s paw prints in the pollen: Here’s why the Pit was full of dogs on Tuesday

By Janet Haver | April 9

The Buddy Project, UNC Paws and the Mental Health Coalition teamed up to host their “Doggies and Dialogue” event Tuesday morning for Mental Health ...

UNC Student Government to host first Mental Health Awareness Week

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 3

Beginning on Monday, April 8, UNC Student Government will host a Mental Health Awareness Week to support mental health education on campus.

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Undergraduate Senate meeting

By Janet Haver | March 6

Three University resolutions were proposed and voted on, including one proposal that passed unanimously.

Here's what happened in the days leading up to the SBP election

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 20

On the Friday before the election, four cases were brought against the Noble campaign, which resulted in Noble receiving 18 points, three over the 15-point ...

'It changed my perspective': First Black Male Unity Dinner brings campus together

By Cynthia Dong | February 17

"It just shows me that there are other people on campus who look like me, who can give me guidance if I need it.”

Student Body President Ashton Martin Announcement

After a tumultuous campaign, Ashton Martin has been elected student body president

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 13

The end of the election cycle was marked by one candidate's disqualification and accusations of inappropriate behavior by the other candidates. Read on ...

How much power does Student Government really have?

By Elizabeth Holmes | February 12

Despite the conclusion of student body elections, much of the student body does not exactly comprehend the role Student Government plays and how it relates ...

Statement claims SBP candidate Tarik Woods challenged leadership capabilities based on gender

By Myah Ward | February 12

Katharine Shriver, speaker of the 99th Undergraduate Senate, released a statement Tuesday about student body presidential candidate Tarik Woods. ...

SBP candidate Jack Noble disqualified night before election

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 12

According to a statement from the Board of Elections, the Noble campaign was found guilty of five violations: three counts of misrepresentation, ...

Meet your 2019 student body president candidates

By Casey Quam | February 11

Before you vote for UNC student body president, get to know your candidates and their platforms.

Martin endorsed at second debate of student body president campaign season

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 7

The second debate of the student body president campaign season ended with the host endorsing candidate Ashton Martin.

February Senate meeting fails to fill speaker pro tempore vacancy

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 7

The full Undergraduate Senate met Tuesday to discuss new appointments to various positions in the UNC Supreme Court, Board of Elections and full Senate. ...

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

Letter to the Editor: The next generation of leaders

January 29

"And to the next generation of student leaders, I say this: Your leadership matters because Carolina needs leading. Now more than ever."

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 ...