It’s two-days-until-the-Dook-game-Tuesday. Before you gear up for the game, read the news below.
QUICK HITS
- The newest story in our series on the opioid epidemic explains how UNC’s School of Pharmacology is changing its curriculum to make sure students have a better understanding of all of opioids’ potential effects.
- In the wake of the #MeToo movement, we talked to Sabrina Garcia, a retired Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Specialist from Chapel Hill PD, about being a female officer and the most rewarding parts of her job.
- UNC men’s lacrosse was all about teamwork Saturday as they took down the Lafayette Leopards, with 10 separate players scoring at least one goal during their 17-10 victory.
- From podcasts to Gambino, here’s what UNC students listen to on their walks to class.
ALUMS & STUDENTS
- Sometimes, a welcome video is all it takes. The Black Student Movement is reaching out to admitted Black students to let them know what UNC has to offer.
- UNC has a number of memorable alumni, and in honor of Black History Month, we compiled a list of our most famous Black alumni, who include an NAACP president and an ESPN personality.
NATIONAL NEWS
- The California Court of Appeal just swiped left on Tinder, ruling that the popular dating app cannot charge different prices for Tinder Plus based on a user’s age.
- West Virginia is taking a unique approach to combating drug addiction, with a bill on the table that would increase education and employment opportunities by making community college free — with one catch.
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