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DEI becomes political talking point, debating fairness

By Sophie Baglioni | September 16

“Power and the way that it is marshaled as a resource is really enticing as a political tool,” Meredith Clark, an associate professor at UNC Hussman ...

How the DEI repeal affects students' mental health

By Keerthana Gotur | September 16

The recent DEI repeal has and will continue to have pressing impacts on students' mental health.

A look into DEI efforts in Chapel Hill and Carrboro government

By Sarah Smiley | September 16

“It’s incredibly important [to] all different members of our community who may have been or are currently disenfranchised — because of historical ...

'Richer for everybody': experts explain diversity, equity and inclusion

By Zora Hollie | September 16

Professors Frank Baumgartner and Keely Muscatell weigh in on what diversity, equity and inclusion mean to them.

Following the money: University moves millions amid DEI program cuts

By Madeleine Ahmadi and Daneen Khan | September 16

After the UNC System Board of Governors repealed system-wide policy requiring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion services this May, UNC-CH and all other ...

The Sculpture in the Garden exhibit displays new art at N.C. Botanical Garden

By Will Kleinschmidt | September 16

Artists and patrons alike convened on Saturday for the launch of the 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, ...

Op-ed: Black Student Movement is concerned for UNC’s future without D&I

September 16

"The political state of North Carolina and the country more broadly have heavily warped policymakers and invested parties' grasps on the value of DEI. ...

Column: Institutional neutrality isn’t the solution to centuries of bias

By Maggie Mead | September 16

"Gutting DEI in favor of 'abstaining from the political fray' only serves to perpetuate these systems by disproportionately excluding minority voices ...

Chapel Hill native Maddie Wiener headlines weekend of comedy shows at Varsity Theatre

By Jackson Fromm | September 16

On Sept. 13 and 14, the Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street hosted comedian Maddie Wiener. The show also included performances from Josh Rosenstein and ...

Column: Private school vouchers are a step in the wrong direction for N.C. education

By Katie Littlejohn | September 16

"A well-funded public school education is no less valuable than a private school education."

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'Keep fighting': student government maintains DEI efforts despite repeal

By Maria Sullivan | September 16

The UNC Executive Branch continues Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts after UNC Board of Governors repeals policy requirements.

A guide to North Carolina's wildlife protections

By McKenzie Bulris | September 16

Plants and animals listed under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act receive strict protections that prevent habitat destruction and ownership ...

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Members of cultural interest greek life respond to the University's DEI cuts

By Albert Carlson | September 16

Members of cultural-interest Greek Letter Organizations share their concerns with DEI, including how their organizations must account for a less diverse ...

Column: Say it with your chest — UNC System doesn't care about DEI

By Delaney Broderick | September 16

"The truth is they don’t want to limit their involvement at all, they just want to intrude where they can implement rhetoric that benefits them, and ...

‘More than a concert series’: local music festival promotes civic engagement

By Shreya Senthilkumar | September 16

CarolinaDaze Festival was held in Raleigh on Saturday. The festival featured Chapel Hill-based artist Elora Dash, as well as Moses Sumney, Tierra Whack ...

UNC System schools eliminate, realign positions after DEI system cuts

By Sarayu Thondapu and Defne Önal | September 15

All campuses in the UNC System made changes to their job descriptions, admissions of student support centers, employee training and the programmatic content ...

Measles case identified in North Carolina, NCDHHS urges vaccination

By Kristin Kharrat | September 15

The symptoms of measles are relatively similar to cold-like symptoms and can include a fever, runny nose, cough and a rash. Positive tests are confirmed ...

Editorial: SCiLL encases ideas that should already be in action

By Editorial Board | September 15

"'Welcome to the School of Civic Life and Leadership,' reads the opening banner on the new UNC school’s website. The program’s dean and director, ...

Editorial: DEI has died. Everyone should be attending its funeral.

By Editorial Board | September 15

"Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives have been bashed and beaten, hurting everyone — including those who aren't traditionally targeted ...

Flyleaf Book Club provides a unified space to discuss Queer books

By Marion Rambler | September 15

A new book club at Flyleaf Books, called Genre Nonconforming, focuses on queer authors and stories from a variety of genres. The book club originated ...