DTH lawsuit over UNC sexual misconduct records continues, court date set for appeal

By Grace Little

“Although this happens to involve UNC, there are colleges all over the country that are distorting FERPA to withhold information that people need for their own safety," said Frank LoMonte, former executive director, now senior legal fellow at SPLC.

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Want a better life? Log off social media

By Zach Goins

As a way to focus more on studying, Maddie DeVries decided to unplug from social media when midterms began. Now, she's realizing how much better she is without it, and she's staying logged off.

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COLUMN: I flew out of Horace Williams Airport, and it was amazing

By Mark Burnett

Recently I had the opportunity to fly out of Horace Williams Airport with local pilot and UNC alum Bob Epting. Though the airport is scheduled to close in May, following a resolution by the UNC Board of Trustees, the flight easily ranks in my top 10 all-time greatest experiences.

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College dropouts still have debt, are having trouble repaying it

By Mitra Norowzi

Almost half of students who enter college don't finish their degrees, and 3.9 million of these students have student loan debt. 

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How the #MeToo movement is affecting university awards

By Eva Ellenburg

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, many colleges, including UNC, have been navigating the decision of whether to revoke honors and awards given to prominent figures accused of sexual misconduct -- from TV host Bill O'Reilly to film producer Harvey Weinstein. 

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'It's been a real roller coaster': UNC attempts to help DACA recipients

By Anna Pogarcic

It is estimated North Carolina has about 25,000 DACA recipients, about 3,000 of which are enrolled in college. With the future of these students uncertain, North Carolina universities are taking a look at what resources they can offer. 

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UNC professors create graphic book to help simplify the prison system

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez

"The idea of a graphic novel, to me, seemed perfect for this new generation of people that are coming into our system in adult correction,” said Shane Tharrington, North Carolina Department of Public Safety employee who helped with the book.  The state prison system can be complex, but a professor in UNC's School of Government created an educational graphic novel featuring illustrations and diagrams to simplify the incarceration process for accused young people entering the system.

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Film expert Dana Coen talks writing, Hollywood and his Oscars analysis

By Casey Quam

Dana Coen is the Director of the Writing for the Screen and Stage Minor. Coen has written for shows like Carol and Company,  Jag, Room for Two and  Bones. University Desk Staff Writer Casey Quam spoke with Coen about last night’s Academy Awards.

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A new petition to save Horace Williams Airport already has over 400 signatures

By Mark Burnett

The fight to keep Chapel Hill's primary aviation education airport open continues as a petition of nearly 400 people hope to get the NC legislature involved. 

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UNC community reflects on campus safety on the 10-year anniversary of Eve Carson's death

By Emily Galvin

Ten years after the death of former UNC student Eve Carson, University officials and campus organizations are still working to make the Carolina community safer. Victoria Collins, the assistant director of public relations and outreach for SafeWalk, has recently been pushing to increase publicity for the safety program.

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'Having him gave me a lifeline;' Carrboro service dogs graduate training

By Jessica Snouwaert

"It all means we’re working together, that’s what this graduation symbolizes." With barks and slobbery licks from their new canine companions, UNC students Elizabeth Nicholls and Kayley Thorpe celebrated their service dogs' graduations Saturday at the Carrboro Century Center. 

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'Love Your Body' explores body positivity, combats social beauty standards

By Marine Elia

“I think on campuses we compete a lot with each other, and it’s really easy to kinda get caught up comparing yourself,” said junior Aryana Ainolhayat.  Love Your Body attendees celebrate their bodies by sharing their experiences with the dreaded freshman 15 and struggles in accepting their bodies in light of media representation.

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UNC follows institutional peers, won't consider suspensions over protesting

By Taylor Buck

As students show solidarity with the victims of the Parkland, Fla. shooting through planned walk-outs, UNC states that admitted students participating in peaceful protests are safe in their admission.

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"Carolina students have a sense of giving back:" UNC ranks high in global service

By Jordyn Williams

UNC has had over 1500 graduates go into two of the foremost programs for global public service. The Peace Corps and the Fulbright Scholarship. 

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Carolina's priceless Juul: UNC study finds e-cigarettes are not as healthy as they seem

By Kate Karstens

While the number of U.S. college students smoking cigarettes has been increasing since 1993 to the current 33 percent, the use of e-cigarettes has been climbing since 2011. E-cigarettes can lead to increased tobacco usage in the future. 

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Bereket Habte Selassie talks justice, racism, globalization and his new book

By Grace Little

The book focuses on topics including the relationship between globalization and democracy, the future of African politics through a pan-Africanist lens and institutional racism in the United States' criminal justice system. 

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