Although it received unanimous approval from the UNC Board of Trustees in the fall, the University’s gender-neutral housing initiative could be halted before it begins. N.C. Senate Bill 658, filed Tuesday, would prohibit students of different sexes from living together in on-campus suites and apartments, unless they are married or siblings.
University researchers say a recent decision to grant free access to research conducted with federal money will benefit both the UNC community and the surrounding area.
While proposals to curb gun violence continue to be unveiled at the state and national levels, Orange County has experienced a spike in gun permits issued to residents concerned about the new measures.
More than a week has passed since election night, and neither Dan Forest nor Linda Coleman has been declared lieutenant governor of North Carolina.
Colorado and Washington have become the first two states in the country to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for those 21 years and older.
While Chapel Hill experienced no more than high winds and a drop in temperature when Hurricane Sandy hit land Monday, students at universities across the state and the Northeast are still waiting for normal campus life to return.
As the economy continues to experience a sluggish recovery, more and more students are opting to forgo the workforce and obtain a college degree — but at a price.
The state of North Carolina has received two consecutive “D” ratings from the National Alliance on Mental Illness — and the UNC system’s mental health services are having to pick up the slack.
