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Student body president candidates discuss policy goals at final debate

By Malak Dridi | February 22

The candidates debated topics including Greek life, LGBTQ+ student support, mental health policies and other student and faculty concerns.

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Commission on History, Race And A Way Forward discusses future plans for inclusivity

By Jacie Smith | February 22

The commission’s partnership with Turn of Events will lay the groundwork for commission priorities in the next two years.

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Javvadi campaign found guilty for harmful behavior, receives six-point penalty

By Cameron Myers Milne | February 22

The BOE found Javvadi not guilty for misrepresentation and falsification because of “lack of intentionality.” However, Javvadi was found guilty for ...

University Career Services extends help to graduates but is losing staff

By Charlotte Geier | February 22

University Career Services, reacting to the economic impact of the pandemic, has extended its services to seniors from the class of 2020 and 2021 up to ...

SBP candidates discuss goals for representing students at first debate

By Malak Dridi | February 22

Each candidate had two minutes to answer their question with a one-minute follow-up. Questions were submitted by students beforehand or asked in real ...

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Center for Civil Rights hosts panel on contemporary legal issues and the Constitution

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata | February 22

The program, "Equal Protection's Grand Promise and Betrayals: Reconstruction, Plessy to Bakke and Beyond: Is There a Way Forward?" was hosted through ...

Virtual campaigning challenges: From ballot signature sharing to an ethics complaint

By Cameron Myers Milne | February 21

The Board of Elections held a hearing for the complaint at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Board said after the hearing that it will release its verdict from the ...

'We are out to build a foundation': Meet student body president candidate Lamar Richards

By Hannah Rosenberger | February 21

“What we’re doing is we’re undoing the entire foundation, and we’re building a new foundation that is built on collective belonging and inclusivity," ...

Journalist Charles E. Cobb to speak at annual African American History Month lecture

By William Christensen | February 21

The Sonja Haynes Stone Center will host author, journalist and activist Charles E. Cobb as its African American History Month lecturer. Cobb plans to ...

UNC Student Government representatives provide key upcoming election information

By Kaitlyn Dang | February 21

On election day, students will be given a link that will take them to the voting screen. Students will have to log in with either their PID or Onyen. ...

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'Help other people': Meet student body president candidate Keshav Javvadi

By Kelly Kendall | February 21

Regardless of Tuesday’s election results, Keshav Javvadi hopes to leave a lasting impact on the University. “Your voice matters, get involved,” ...

‘A lightning rod’: Faculty discuss Silent Sam, AAUP letter at monthly meeting

By Maeve Sheehey | February 21

At Friday’s meeting, Chairperson of the Faculty Mimi Chapman and University leaders expressed an interest in moving forward, past discussions solely ...

We talked with Chancellor Guskiewicz about his role in Silent Sam settlement

By Maddie Ellis | February 21

University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis talked with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about the progress of the spring semester, the fallout from the rush on Franklin ...

UNC works to balance its budget with cuts to operating and personnel funds

By Preston Fore | February 19

UNC has announced its plans to achieve a balanced budget and resolve a deficit by the end of June 2022. To achieve that, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz ...

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BOG discusses in-state tuition rates and suicide prevention efforts

By Lauren McCarthy | February 18

“Our System-wide tuition freeze reinforces the board’s commitment to keep college costs low,” Chairperson Randy Ramsey said in a press release Thursday. ...

Student employees help connect off-campus students

By Ben Greer | February 18

“These students are here to increase outreach to students,” Bachenheimer said. “Because the ultimate goal is to have students understand what the ...

Remote and in-person classes canceled Thursday due to incoming winter storm

By Maddie Ellis | February 17

UNC will go into Condition 2 with suspended operations and canceled classes starting at midnight, in response to forecast winter storms and expected power ...

Virtual tours, information panels give prospective students chance to learn about UNC

By Greta Travaglia | February 17

With in-person tours of campus suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNC Visitors Center is offering an alternative way to continue the tradition ...

'Somebody is not telling the truth': Where Silent Sam stands a year after deal reversal

By Allie Kelly | February 16

“One thing is certain: somebody is not telling the truth,” UNC Black Pioneer Mel Watt said. “I wish there was some way to get to the bottom of that.” ...

As students return to the classrooms, riders return to Chapel Hill Transit

By Lauren McCarthy | February 16

Chapel Hill Transit is back in action on a reduced schedule. All riders are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing.