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'Illuminating and important': Sexuality Studies debuts queer theory reading group

By Catherine Tiddy | October 25

“This has been put together to supplement the need for more queer-friendly and more queer-focused readings that we may be missing in our formal curriculum,” ...

'A piece of home': UNC German Club celebrates Oktoberfest

By Zora Hollie | October 25

The UNC German Club and the Carolina Union Activities Board collaborated to provide free food, carnival games and music for entertainment at an Oktoberfest ...

Student creates petition to remove calorie labels from dining halls

By Charlotte Wilkerson | October 25

Grabriela Giulumian, the student behind the petition, said calorie labels can be a "huge trigger" for those with eating disorders or susceptible to eating ...

'Everything at a good price for everybody': Students launch new delivery app

By Olivia Metelo | October 24

The UNC student-launched Speedi Delivery app aims to deliver products in categories such as snacks, candy, beverages, hygiene and nutrition in 15 minutes ...

University moves 2024 commencement to a Saturday, reduces departmental ceremonies

By Claire Harutunian | October 24

Τhe University announced last week that the 2024 commencement will take place at 7 p.m. on May 11. In addition to the date change, the University will ...

'Sweeping some things under the rug': 64 UNC buildings still have lead in fixtures

By Eilah Wood | October 24

Within the last year, detectable levels of lead were discovered in at least one fixture of 125 buildings on UNC’s campus. Some students said they want ...

UNC student employees call for higher pay, goal of $15 per hour

By Julian Hill | October 24

Tj Edwards, chair of the Carolina Union Board of Directors, created an ad hoc committee to advocate for higher student worker pay. The committee hopes ...

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UNC Peer Support Core opens 2023 mini-grant applications

By Daneen Khan | October 22

The Core set aside $30,000 for peer support projects at UNC this year, and mini-grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 15. According ...

Committee on Academic Freedom and Free Expression discusses campus-wide free speech in meeting

By Akash Bhowmik | October 22

The Committee discussed a commitment to institutional neutrality, clarified legalities surrounding the pro-Palestine demonstration and considered clearer ...

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Students protest Kenan-Flagler event hosting Starbucks leaders

By Ananya Cox | October 22

The event was a part of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise's Frontiers of Business Conference, which featured discussions with business leaders, ...

Registrar's office announces ConnectCarolina course registration updates

By Natalie McCormick | October 22

Beginning spring 2024, students will be able to join waitlists of up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and eight credit hours in the ...

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'To emphasize that unity, that love': UNC celebrates its 230th anniversary

By Amena Matcheswala | October 22

UNC celebrated this year's University Day, which marks the laying of the first cornerstone at Old East Residence Hall, on Oct. 12. The celebration recognizes ...

FEC discusses faculty response to conflict in Gaza in Monday meeting

By Riya Sharma | October 18

On Monday, the committee also discussed new strategies for retaining faculty and how to approach this year's admissions process.

UNC Police investigating 15 reports of motor vehicle break-ins near campus

By Abby Pender and Lauren Rhodes | October 18

The email said the locations of the break-ins include the Williamson and S-11 parking lots, the Ambulatory Care Center, the McLean Center (Rizzo Center), ...

International student support group holds seventh annual Autumn Fest

By Ava Wharton | October 18

"We're developing community," said Annie Lundeen, the program coordinator for the International Student and Scholar Services. The festival aimed to introduce ...

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UNC launches notifications for broken elevators amid maintenance backlog

By Isabella Hopkins | October 17

UNC announced a new Elevator Outage Notification System on Wednesday, which will allow students to monitor a dashboard to be aware of elevator outage ...

School of Pharmacy Self-Care Week aimed to support student mental health

By Dallia Lindell | October 17

Hosted by the Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students, Self-Care included an outdoor walk, social media campaigning and free snacks, aiming to help ...

New state law changes accreditation process for N.C. universities

By Lauren Lovitt | October 17

A new North Carolina law will require universities and community colleges to find new accreditors after every cycle. Former UNC trustee Sallie Russell ...

'A powerhouse': Dr. David Weber receives Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service award

By Aidan Lockhart | October 16

On Oct. 12, Weber became the 13th recipient of the Edward Kidder Graham Faculty Service Award. Weber has mentored more than 50 master's and Ph.D. students ...

UNC crime report shows decrease in stalking, increase in sexual assaults

By Lauren Rhodes | October 16

On Sept. 29, UNC released its annual security and fire safety report, disclosing an increase in crimes like rape, domestic violence, fondling and motor ...