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Potential anonymous app ban could restrict campus access to Yik Yak, other apps

By Josie Wissel and Caleb Herrera | March 26

UNC System President Peter Hans introduced a plan to ban anonymous apps on UNC campuses, which he said is to prevent bullying and harassment.

Taylor Hall welcomes new hot food vending machine

By Sofia Szostczuk | March 26

The new Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosk offers warmed savory and sweet foods such as small burger sliders, potstickers, cinnamon rolls and molten lava cakes. ...

UNC Cleantech Summit highlights need for clean economy, green technology

By Alyssa Acevedo | March 26

The event included a variety of keynote speakers and discussions about topics contributing to a clean economy. The Summit invited academic, business and ...

Carolina For the Kids hosts 26th annual dance marathon

By Michael Singleton | March 25

The 12-hour dance marathon featured performances from student groups and a family hour where families from UNC Children's Hospital shared their stories. ...

Phi Delta Epsilon to host second Anatomy Fashion Show, fundraise for children’s hospitals

By Emmy Benton | March 25

The fraternity is hoping to bring even more awareness to the work of Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center in Durham this year. All proceeds raised ...

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Interim Chancellor Roberts discusses priorities in Q&A hosted by Coalition for Carolina

By Aidan Lockhart | March 25

The two co-founders of the Coalition asked Roberts about issues ranging from affirmative action to political influence in academics and University governance. ...

'I still feel close to home': First-year Muslim students navigate Ramadan at UNC

By Brooke Elliott | March 25

The UNC Muslim Students Association works year-round to support the social and religious life of Muslim students at the University. During Ramadan, ...

School of Civic Life and Leadership introduces new minor for fall 2024

By Dallia Lindell | March 25

The School of Civic Life and Leadership created a new civic life and leadership minor designed to include an interdisciplinary focus on public discourse. ...

UNC election experts discuss role of social media and rhetoric in elections

By Celia Funderburk | March 25

In retrospect of the midterm elections, UNC election experts shared their observations on the role of social media and polarizing rhetoric in the upcoming ...

UNC Students for Justice in Palestine hosts die-in outside South Building

By Natalie Bradin and Dania Al Hadeethi | March 25

The demonstration was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday as a part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about the thousands of Palestinians killed ...

UNC Faculty Council discusses chancellor search, future of student athletes

By Emmy Benton | March 24

The UNC Faculty Council met recently to talk through various University updates, efforts and issues.

UNC to offer Bachelors of Science and Arts in data science beginning this fall

By Akash Bhowmik | March 24

A Bachelor of Science degree in data science will be offered by the School of Data Science and Society, and the Bachelor of Arts degree will be housed ...

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Organizations provide resources to prevent and treat overdoses at Duke and UNC

By Natalie McCormick | March 24

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Naloxone is a medicine that attempts to reverse an opioid, including fentanyl, overdose. There are ...

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'Why should we have to pay to come to work?': UNC housekeepers deliver parking petition to UNC

By Zora Hollie | March 24

UNC housekeepers' petition addresses growing concerns as new deduction is forced upon employees who park on campus in conjunction with unlivable wages. ...

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Everett Administration to host 'Pickleball Madness' tournament

By Claire Harutunian | March 20

The UNC Executive Branch is hosting a pickleball tournament Saturday to raise awareness for the Student Health Action Coalition, which provides free medical ...

How two flagship North Carolina universities responded after several student deaths

By Emmy Martin and Emily Vespa | March 20

Neither UNC nor N.C. State publicly track the exact number of students who die during their time at the institutions, including those who die by suicide. ...

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Study examines mental health impact of campus gun-related incidents

By Lucy Kraus | March 20

The first survey found that one in five respondents reported clinically significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Among students, that number was ...

UNC students of color find mental health support through community

By Hamsini Sivakumar and Daneen Khan | March 19

Students of color at UNC support each other and find support through University resources and student groups providing community and creative expression ...

Students and faculty reflect on university well-being days across North Carolina

By Alli Pardue | March 19

In response to a student mental health crisis during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities across North Carolina began implementing wellness ...

'Cherish every moment': UNC alumni give advice to class of 2024

By Zora Hollie | March 19

"Soak it all in," Lou Patalano, class of 1995, said. "Whether it be walking on the quad, looking around on a nice sunny day. Whether it be going down ...