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'Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment' continues through fourth day of protesting

By Lauren Rhodes | April 29

As the sun set on the fourth day of the pro-Palestinian "Triangle Gaza Solidarity Encampment," demonstrators continued to demand transparency from the ...

Office Manager Ruby Brinkerhoff holds a plate of food inside Mediterranean Deli on Monday, May 22, 2017.

Celebration of Mideast Food and Culture honors Arab American culture

By Akash Bhowmik | April 29

The celebration was the final event of a series of film screenings, academic lectures and culture nights commemorating Arab American Heritage Month.

'Redemption year': Jumpers rope in national championship

By Maria Sullivan | April 29

Carolina Jump Rope won first place this month at the 8th annual University Jump Rope Summit.

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New UNC School of Social Work vice dean aims to create community resources

By Charlotte Wilkerson | April 29

Robert L. Hawkins will assume the newly created role of vice dean of the UNC School of Social Work on July 1. The North Carolina native has formerly served ...

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Students voice demands for UNC's next chancellor during public forum

By Lena Miano | April 29

Two student-led groups, Affirmative Action Coalition at UNC and TransparUNCy, held a forum Wednesday for students to express their demands for the ongoing ...

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'Choose your own adventure:' Purple Bowl Run Club fosters community

By Madeleine Ahmadi | April 28

“I love to run, but I know that not everyone can, and not everyone wants to,” Amelia Loeffler, leader and coordinator of the run club, said. “Something ...

Sunrise UNC collects signatures to send Green New Deal to Undergraduate Senate

By Maeson Wagner | April 28

The UNC chapter of the Sunrise Movement has been petitioning for a Green New Deal to be adopted by the UNC Undergraduate Senate.

Faculty Council passes resolution updating University Approved Absence policy

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 28

The council also discussed diversity and inclusion policy and free speech on campus and heard from interim Chancellor Lee Roberts during its meeting on ...

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Hundreds of community members rally and march across campus in solidarity with Palestine

By Daneen Khan | April 28

More than 500 students, faculty and community members gathered at Polk Place on Sunday to march across campus and urge the University to divest from Israel. ...

Protesters within pro-Palestinian encampment put tents back up in violation with UNC policy

By Lauren Rhodes | April 28

On Sunday evening at 6:45 p.m., pro-Palestinian demonstrators on UNC's Polk Place re-erected their tents with the knowledge that the action could escalate ...

UNC's pro-Palestinian encampment enters second day as tents remain deconstructed

By Emmy Martin | April 27

The "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on Polk Place at UNC has entered its second day. As of 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, the pro-Palestinian demonstration has remained ...

Encampment forms on Polk Place to protest war in Gaza

By Liv Reilly | April 26

UNC Students for Justice in Palestine organized a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on Polk Place to stand in solidarity with Palestine. This is the second ...

New Transportation and Parking five-year plan addresses some housekeeper demands

By Zora Hollie | April 25

The plan, which will be proposed to the UNC Board of Trustees in May, includes changes to the parking permit structure and pricing. These proposed changes ...

North Carolina Hillel, a proposed on-campus voting site, pictured Thursday.

UNC Hillel's annual Israel Day provides space for Jewish students to celebrate heritage

By Claire Harutunian | April 22

Students gathered at UNC Hillel Friday for an array of activities, discussions and speakers on Israel Day.

Southern Student Action Coalition files complaint against UNC System, says students were denied access to public meeting

By Lauren Rhodes | April 22

Early on Monday morning, The Southern Student Action Coalition filed a complaint with the N.C. Attorney General’s office against the UNC System for ...

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Music Library to relocate, Davis to extend weekend hours this fall

By Keerthana Gotur | April 22

Nerea Llamas, the associate University Librarian for collections strategy and services, said that Davis and the Undergraduate Library are the two most ...

Experts share concerns about climate crisis on Earth Day

By Bridget Reeder | April 22

Some of today's biggest climate crisis concerns, according to UNC experts, include air quality, weather events and the crisis' impact on marine life.

Board of Governors discusses FASFA delays, potential D&I policy changes

By Josie Wissel | April 22

UNC Board of Governors Chair Randall Ramsey said federal financial aid delays are likely to hurt enrollment in the coming year, and it may be necessary ...

UNC Department of Environmental Affairs hosts 5k for SolarEquity project

By Zoe Sinclair | April 21

All proceeds of the event will fund the organization’s newest solar panel project at St. Joseph Christian Methodist Church in the Northside neighborhood ...

Community gathers for 17th annual Tar Heel 10 Miler

By Sofia Szostczuk | April 21

Students, faculty, alumni and community members from across the country gathered for the event on Saturday morning to run or cheer on friends and family. ...