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Word on the Street: Students react to Chancellor Folt's resignation

By Arabella Saunders | January 15

Staff writer Arabella Saunders asked UNC students what they thought about Chancellor Carol Folt stepping down from her position and what it means for ...

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As Carol Folt prepares to leave UNC, Silent Sam's future still uncertain

By Hannah Lang | January 15

“I know how difficult these past few months have been and am sorry that this semester has been so trying and painful for many as we struggle to deal ...

Here's what's left unfinished in Chancellor Folt's final days

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | January 15

All the initiatives started by Carol Folt but left behind after her announcement of her resignation.

Folt’s resignation announcement led activists to gather at Silent Sam’s pedestal

By Casey Quam | January 14

Student activists gave short speeches and answered questions about their "victory party."

Economics professor Bill Parke's death reminds department to leave no student behind

By Evely Forte | January 14

"No one got left behind. That really goes beyond what anyone in this department and what most professors in the University do.”

Whatever happened with the TA grading strike?

By Casey Quam | January 14

At the end of an already unusual semester, UNC's TAs announced a grading strike during finals week in protest of the Board of Trustee's decision on Silent ...

Clay Browning, a former graduate assistant coach for UNC football, crowd surfs in the bleacher level student section of the Dean Smith Center before the UNC men's basketball game vs. Duke on March 4, 2017.

This is why you never win the UNC basketball ticket lotteries

By Elizabeth Holmes | January 14

Do you ever wonder why you're so unlucky, especially when it comes to the UNC basketball lottery? Despite the "fair" lottery system in place, many students ...

Meet this UNC senior who won a scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge

By Lindsey Banks | January 14

Scott Emmons is one of 15 students in the nation who received this award.

Join us in our jealousy of this UNC first-year who met Ellen DeGeneres

January 14

Hunter Sigmund and his boyfriend's relationship has been thrust into the public eye. But they're using this attention to help other LGBTQ+ youth.

This new meal plan option lets you use your swipes on Franklin Street

By Samantha Perry | January 14

Elevate gives UNC students the opportunity to pursue a new meal plan partnered with as many as 21 restaurants on Franklin Street, introducing a variety ...

Chancellor Carol Folt will step down in May 2019

By Kate Karstens | January 14

"As I have reflected on all of this, I’ve decided that this is the right time for me to pass the leadership of our outstanding university, with all ...

C-STEP at UNC extends to two more community colleges and adds STEM initiative

By Maydha Devarajan | January 13

The C-STEP program has been linking transfer students and community colleges to four-year universities since 2006. It recently added two more community ...

UNC Muslim Student Association prepares for MLK-weekend sports tournament

By Raymond Chen | January 13

Sportsfest, an annual charity sports event hosted by the UNC Muslim Students Association, has attracted people of all ages across the East Coast. ...

Looking to join the School of Media and Journalism? Here's the new application process

By Stephanie Mayer | January 13

To encourage more talented students to apply, the UNC School of Media and Journalism has reworked its application process, relinquishing the GPA requirement. ...

The way Chapel Hill looks will change in 2020

By Crystal Yu | January 13

Town Council is working with residents to change Chapel Hill's landscape by updating the Land Use Management Ordinance to add apartment complexes, commercial ...

Does CAPS' referral system work?

By Suzanne Blake | January 13

Student experiences at Counseling and Psychological Services at UNC have been generally positive, but there is one complaint: They want more sessions. ...

Subway's leaving Bottom of Lenoir and the CDS station is ready for the next arrival

By Nathan Wesley | January 10

With Sitar and Subway leaving, two replacements are arriving this semester to Bottom of Lenoir, one a new local addition, and one that might be a familiar ...

Trailblazer UNC professor Carol Reuss dies at 86

By Jessica Snouwaert | January 10

Carol Reuss, one of the first female professors at the MJ-school, was beloved by students and faculty alike for paving a path for women in the school ...

Will the federal government shutdown impact UNC?

By Taylor Buck | January 9

Although the recent government shutdown is predicted to have minimal impact on UNC, problems could still arise.

Keep your New Year's fitness resolutions with Campus Recreation

By Kate Karstens | January 9

Hate cold weather but still want to stay in shape? Campus Recreation offers plenty of indoor workout options throughout the semester, from fitness classes ...