UNC first-year student Hunter Sigmund.
Sigmund, 19, came out as gay during his junior year of high school in St. Louis. This is his story.
Hunter Sigmund, a swimmer from St. Louis, came out as gay after years of struggling with being open about his sexual identity. Now a first-year at UNC, Sigmund is finally comfortable with who he is as an athlete, student, son, boyfriend and person.
An Orange County District judge found Maya Little guilty of defacing Silent Sam after a daylong trial Monday. She will not have to pay court costs or restitution.
Here's the highlights from the Chapel Hill Police reports for Oct. 12 - Oct. 14.
Members of the National Society of Black Engineers filled Strum Auditorium on Saturday, all of whom hoped to gain professional development and networking skills. In addition to being aspiring engineers, these individuals are students from universities across North Carolina.
The real story behind the UNC-South Carolina charity game that never was and how Roy Williams still helped with Hurricane Florence relief.
Here’s a recap of everything that has happened with the Confederate monument in this school year:
On its 225th birthday, UNC-Chapel Hill’s administrators, faculty, staff and students pledged to look back on its checkered history to help UNC adapt to a modern age. In a year where debates surrounding Silent Sam have taken precedence in campus discourse, many University Day speakers emphasized the need to carry the lessons of UNC’s past into its future.
“That’s the culture — these old men clubs. It just goes to shows that survivors aren’t believed still.”
"For every low-income student eligible for the Carolina Covenant, there are two middle-income students supported by other forms of institutionally funded aid."
Throughout the years, UNC's celebration of University Day has included a variety of event and guests. Despite all the changes the University has seen over the years, the celebrations have remained mostly the same. Here's a look back at previous celebrations and demonstrations from University Day throughout UNC's history, including fights for equal rights, visits from past presidents and celebrations from the student body.
Her name is Liz Howard, and she's playing Jesus. The sophomore theater talent began her musical theater career at UNC with apprehension after being told that it just wasn't her "niche." But now, with two lead roles under her belt, Howard is a powerful young actress, bringing purpose and inclusivity to the stage. This year, UNC Pauper Players is performing "Godspell," a show structured around parables. Howard is using her remarkable range as a vocalist and her personal faith to leave audiences with a fresh perspective, one that breaks barriers and unites communities.
According to the N.C. State professor who spoke out about Judge Brett Kavanaugh's drinking habits, he wasn't out to prevent his peer's confirmation, but just to tell the truth.
Despite being a new guy on the court, Coby White's hard work has proven him to be a dedicated teammate and competitor.
"As college-age students, we don't really take it that seriously until it actually happens to somebody or something tragic happens from drinking. It's going to happen regardless of what they do."
Not only have the three bonded on the court, they are also great friends, and roommates.
26 people have been arrested since Silent Sam was toppled on Aug. 20.
If you like the Grateful Dead, you'll love this local band composed of dads and UNC professors. They perform around Chapel Hill, but at the end of the day, it's about a love for music and jamming out with friends.
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