Dylan Cable

Emily Kumar

University

How to study at a college level effectively

By Dylan Cable | July 1

Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult for students. In order to set themselves up for success, students should create positive study habits that help them perform well in college courses. UNC students use a variety of techniques in order to create effective and healthy study habits — such as scheduled study sessions, studying in public places and switching up the content to avoid burnout.

Ira Wilder

News

How to beat the blue square: Helpful tips for course registration as a first-year

By Dylan Cable | June 30

Navigating the course registration process as a first-year can seem daunting. UNC students shared some helpful tips to make the process go more smoothly.

Sarah Redmond

University

UNC a cappella groups reflect on building community during COVID-19 and look ahead

By Dylan Cable | June 22

UNC a cappella groups reflect on operating during a pandemic, and look ahead to in-person events next year. President of UNC Cadence, Yolanda Simpson, said she was disappointed that her group was unable to collaborate with other UNC a cappella groups during the pandemic. She said the interpersonal connections between a cappella groups come from collaborating and having events together.

Helen McGinnis

University

Instagram account run by UNC sophomore inspires students to pursue careers in STEM

By Dylan Cable | June 3

UNC sophomore Samantha Townsend created a meme account on Instagram to make STEM fields less daunting by creating a tight-knit community. Townsend said creating this online community helps STEM students connect with each other through humor, making the field seem less intimidating.

Ashlyn Rhyne

University

Incoming first-years have differing thoughts about arriving on campus this fall

By Dylan Cable | May 26

After a year of navigating remote learning, COVID-19 restrictions and college applications, rising first-year students are anticipating a return to normalcy for their first semester of college. Rising first-year Nikita Umesh said she understands that the fall semester holds a lot of opportunities for new students who are looking to get back to normal.

Helen McGinnis

University

UNC Rocket League Club connects students through gaming

By Dylan Cable | May 19

UNC senior Will Lancaster said he encourages everyone interested in the game to join the club. “Being a member is a lot of fun,” he said. “It's something you wouldn't exactly expect from joining a mostly online group, but the people of the club have really been able to bond over a common game that we all play.”

Yates McConnell

Sports

UNC softball team drops home game to Charlotte 49ers, 11-4

By Dylan Cable | April 7

The North Carolina softball team (10-13, 6-7 ACC) put up a fight against UNC-Charlotte (18-8, 3-1 C-USA) before falling 11-4 to the 49ers in a Tuesday game.

Angelica Edwards

Sports

Gray keeps No. 1 UNC men's lacrosse undefeated after 15-5 win over Air Force

By Dylan Cable | March 21

The story of the UNC men's lacrosse team's 15-5 victory over Air Force could not be written without mentioning senior attacker Chris Gray, who led the Tar Heels with two goals and eight assists.

Maris Ava Cruz

Sports

UNC volleyball opens spring season with dominating 3-0 win over App State

By Dylan Cable | February 18

In the team's first competitive match in over three months, the North Carolina volleyball team opened its spring half of the schedule on Thursday night with a decisive 3-0 victory over Appalachian State University at home in Carmichael Arena.

Caroline Bittenbender

Sports

UNC opens up purchase options for 2021 football season tickets

By Dylan Cable | February 16

Your guide to the 2021 football season, which is kicking off in Chapel Hill on Sept. 11.