Lauren Hong

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Top GRE study tips from UNC students

By Lauren Hong | February 8

For UNC juniors and seniors considering graduate school, three letters are looming large in their minds: G-R-E. But the test isn't something to dread. The Economist magazine has a full online test-prep center that students can try for free for seven days, and UNC Learning Center provides resources to students. Four UNC students who have recently taken the test or are preparing to take it, offered their perspectives and tips for conquering the GRE.

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Duke-UNC anti-trust lawsuit unlikely to be dismissed

By Lauren Hong | February 10

A lawsuit involving Duke University and UNC might move forward after arguments to have it dismissed from court were heard by a judge on Jan. 28.

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Courts hear case against NC Voter ID laws

By Lauren Hong | February 1

North Carolina’s controversial voter identification law is wrapping up its latest challenge from civil rights groups in the state — this time in a federal court.

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Spellings protest delayed, not disbanded

By Lauren Hong | January 25

Due to delays from a winter storm, students and faculty will protest UNC-system President-elect Margaret Spellings at the Board of Governors meeting Tuesday in Chapel Hill.

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Community college surcharge proposed

By Lauren Hong | January 21

North Carolina community colleges could see a tuition surcharge in an effort to upgrade equipment — particularly for students pursuing medical and information technology professions.

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Endowment bill aims to lower tuition

By Lauren Hong | January 18

Congress is looking to lower the cost of college for middle- to low-income families — this time through a proposed bill that might compel universities to dedicate more money to financial aid.

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School districts sue state for alleged misallocated $46.4 million

By Lauren Hong | November 19

More than 30 school districts filed a lawsuit earlier this month against the state of North Carolina for $46.4 million that was allocated to the court system instead of the schools.

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North Carolina sees South Carolina incident

By Lauren Hong | November 2

A South Carolina sheriff’s deputy is facing national scrutiny after a video caught him forcefully removing an African-American student from her classroom, raising concerns about disproportionate discipline.

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Voter ID case put on hold until after March elections

By Lauren Hong | September 30

N.C. Superior Judge Michael Morgan placed a hold on the case against the North Carolina voter ID law last week until after the March primary elections.

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City & State

Ride-sharing officially picks up in NC

By Lauren Hong | September 1

Yellow taxi cabs might not be the only ones on terminal curbs — the N.C. General Assembly passed a bill Thursday to legalize airport pick-ups by transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft.