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Column: "Name three hip-hop songs"

By Kailee Sullivan | January 17

"Through my years of being a woman who appreciates this kind of music, I have noticed men consistently have not taken me as seriously as other male fans. ...

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New UNC psychology study links social media to adolescent brain development

By Annie Ham | January 16

In a first-of-its-kind study by two UNC psychology doctoral students, children who checked social media more often were found to be more sensitive to ...

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UNC Psychology community clinic offers mental health services on- and off-campus

By Lauren Rhodes | January 16

UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience provides resources for those struggling with mental health needs. This semester, the department has ...

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UNC continues multiple construction projects including library café

By Hannah Rosenberger | January 13

The UNC Board of Governors recently approved the allocation of University funds for the construction of a café in Davis Library. The café will ...

'Exceptionally distinguished scholars': Meet four incoming Hussman professors

By Ira Wilder | January 11

Four newcomers — Shelvia Dancy, Michelle LaRoche, Marisa Porto and Peter Sherman — bring a heap of interdisciplinary experience and enhance ...

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UNC first-year wins national empowerment award for her work on TikTok

By Kayla Hallac | January 11

UNC first-year student, Mary Esposito, has been awarded the 2022 BMTX Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship. She was selected out of over 1,000 applicants ...

UNC faces federal complaints for allegedly discriminating against white students

By Lauren Rhodes | January 10

Two complaints against a total of seven identity-based programs associated with UNC were filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil ...

Earthtones club celebrates student artists of color at UNC

By Keerthana Gotur | January 9

Earthtones, a club comprised of students of color at UNC, aims to foster a space for community building and self-expression through art. The ...

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Word on the Street: The weirdest things that happened to students this semester

By Corey Davis | November 30

As final exams approach, many students are concluding a memorable semester on UNC's campus. Some students have had weird things happen to them.

Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on 2022 academic year

By Liv Reilly | November 30

University Desk Editor, Liv Reilly spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about 2022 and some of the major University events that happened throughout ...

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Student activists and organizers make an impact on campus in 2022

By Lauren Rhodes | November 30

From the midterm elections to gun violence prevention, students organized throughout campus, rallying behind and protesting the issues that mattered most ...

UNC senior exhibits in SAMA's first solo show since 2017

By Emi Maerz | November 17

A collection of art pieces from UNC senior Dacia Perez-Medina's undergraduate career, ‘Tender Decay’ opened on Nov. 10 and will be on display until ...

UNC history and race commission gives updates on campus spaces

By Madi Kirkman | November 17

In its Monday meeting, the University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward welcomed Danielle Hiraldo, the director of the American Indian Center, ...

UNC club 'SolarEquity' works to bring renewable energy to local communities

By Amie Cooke | November 15

Since the club’s founding, SolarEquity has grown to around 20 to 25 active members and now comprises four main committees. One of the main motivations ...

'Part of my identity': Kasama club connects UNC’s Filipino community

By Samantha Nichols | November 14

UNC's Kasama is a club dedicated to fostering community and connecting Filipino-identifying students at the University. In recent years, the group has ...

University faces lawsuit regarding student fees during 'shutdown' semester

By Eilah Wood | November 13

UNC senior Landry Kuehn and N.C. State graduate student Joseph Lannan are still pursuing a lawsuit against their respective schools for unused fees for ...

Funny, finance and frats: UNC' students become TikTok famous

By Holly Adams | November 8

During quarantine, many UNC students remember spending hours scrolling through their TikTok "For You" pages, discovering new trends from whipped coffee ...

UNC Young Democrats hosts concert to encourage student voters

By Jessica Walker | November 6

UNC Young Democrats organized a “Music Meets Voting” live concert event on Friday, Nov. 4, to encourage students to enjoy live music and ultimately ...

‘Home is finally here’: UNC introduces NPHC’s new 'Legacy Plaza'

By Corey Davis | November 4

The NPHC Legacy Plaza officially opened last Friday at the Student Academic Services Building courtyard and spans approximately 750-square feet. Nine ...

N.C. Botanical Garden begins renovation of Coker Arbor

By Samantha Nichols | November 3

The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has begun a renovation of the Coker Arbor — the covered walkway that hallmarks the Coker Arboretum — intended ...