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UNC on-campus housing costs continue to rise each year

By Lauren Lovitt | September 28

UNC's increase in on-campus housing costs can be attributed to inflation, development and the upkeep of residence halls. Allan Blattner, executive director ...

UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 28

The University will hire three faculty members focused on the area of Asian American studies. This comes after a student-made petition was created in ...

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UNC student law organizations hosting Lunch & Learn to highlight farmworkers

By Michael Singleton | September 28

The Farmworker Lunch & Learn will highlight migrant and seasonal farmers across all 100 counties in North Carolina who either live in the state permanently ...

'Pens, paper and politics': Campus organizations hold event to increase student voter registration

By Makenzie Mills and Ashley Dowdney | September 27

Campus organizations such as Student Life and Leadership and the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group communicated information to possible voters ...

Only one UNC residence hall still has detectable levels of lead in fixtures

By Eilah Wood | September 27

UNC Environment, Health and Safety is continuing to remediate drinking water fixtures at the University that have tested positive for lead. Some students ...

Word on the street: How community members define home

By Emi Maerz | September 27

Assistant Lifestyle Editor Emi Maerz asked students and community members the question, “What makes the place you live feel like home?”

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'Why don't we deserve just basic safety?': Transgender students struggle with on-campus housing

By Julian Hill | September 27

According to UNC System policy, students must be assigned to a residence hall that agrees with the sex stated on their official academic record. This ...

UNC's on-campus housing shortage 'debilitating' for some students

By Zoe Sinclair | September 27

As the housing search begins again for many UNC students, the University community reflects on housing stress. Carolina Housing expects a waitlist for ...

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Community housing organizations work to address mental health concerns

By Sierra President | September 27

“Housing is not a silver bullet that solves everyone’s problems completely — but being housed gives folks a secure place from which to address other ...

The history of Old East Residence Hall, UNC's first building

By Keerthana Gotur | September 27

Built in 1793, Old East Residence Hall is UNC’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation. Sitting between the Old Well ...

'We just need more damn money': UNC Housekeepers continue to advocate for change

By Aisha Baiocchi | September 26

Nearly a year after UNC Housekeepers began advocating for $20 per hour wages and free parking, their demands have not changed, but their approach has. ...

UNC food pantries and organizations work to combat food insecurity on campus

By Ananya Cox | September 26

This September, which is also Hunger Action Month, food pantries and organizations are working to combat food insecurity across campus. Programs such ...

Students express concern about mold in on-campus housing

By Samantha Nichols | September 25

Discovering mold in their residence hall rooms has led some students to worry about the effects of the mold on their health. After more than 1,000 residents ...

'A beautiful opportunity to broaden perspective': CPA welcomes Philadelphia Orchestra

By Lena Miano | September 25

A week of musical events celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s trip to China, which earned them the title of the first American ...

'Passion and heart': UNC scientist recognized by Time100 for his work preventing overdose deaths

By Amie Cooke | September 25

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist who has been studying opioid overdose for about 20 years, became interested in the issue after a friend passed away ...

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

By Kamryn Hailey | September 25

Co-founders Joann Obioma, Taylah Smith and Jaleah Taylor founded the BPLA last summer, a student organization that aims to support aspiring Black legal ...

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OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

September 21

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, UNC Postdoctoral Association and other organizations hosted National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week at the University ...

David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor

By Abby Pender and Walker Livingston | September 21

Boliek was chairperson of the BOT from 2022 to 2023. He is running against five other Republicans in the primary for state auditor.

Edition on Rosemary to further delay move-in, no finish date in sight

By Maddie Policastro | September 21

The Edition on Rosemary will not be able to meet its Oct. 1 move-in date, according to an email statement from Adam Byrley, chief operating officer of ...

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

By Catherine Tiddy | September 20

Students attended an introductory course for UNC Police's Rape Aggression Defense program on Sep. 18. While the UNC RAD program typically teaches practical ...