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UNC senior computer science major Rida Bayraktar, first-year neuroscience major Mina Bayraktar first-year Huss Kamal, and Alyse Bayraktar, 13 years old from Cary, are pictured on National Hijab Day on Feb. 1, 2023.

'It's a part of me that nobody can change': MSA celebrates World Hijab Day

By Adele Morris | Feb. 5

Wednesday, Feb. 1, was World Hijab Day, an international holiday to raise awareness and celebrate Muslim hijabi women.

The UNC Muslim Students Association set up a tent in the quad to commemorate the day.
“World Hijab Day is not one day, ‘Let's do it and then call it a day,’" Rida Bayraktar, UNC Muslim Student Association vice president, said. “It’s actually a continuous process about raising awareness about hijabi Muslim women and then carrying respect and understanding towards them.”

Pharmacy school adds new wellness counselor, prioritizing holistic health

By Eilah Wood | Feb. 5

Ida B. Wells Society moves to Morehouse College, leaves UNC

By Ira Wilder | Feb. 2

Faculty Executive Committee continues conversations on BOT's recent proposal

By Emi Maerz | 7:36pm

'It's a part of me that nobody can change': MSA celebrates World Hijab Day

By Adele Morris | Feb. 5

Wednesday, Feb. 1, was World Hijab Day, an international holiday to raise awareness and celebrate Muslim hijabi women. The UNC Muslim Students Association set up a tent in the quad to commemorate the day. “World Hijab Day is not one day, ‘Let's do it and then call it a day,’" Rida Bayraktar, UNC Muslim Student Association vice president, said. “It’s actually a continuous process about raising awareness about hijabi Muslim women and then carrying respect and understanding towards them.”

Pharmacy school adds new wellness counselor, prioritizing holistic health

By Eilah Wood | Feb. 5

Ardith Burkes has joined the Eshelman School of Pharmacy as an embedded counselor through Counseling and Psychological Services. She will work as a resource for students within the school. “Wellness is so much more than just academics,” she said.

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media on June 22nd, 2022.

Ida B. Wells Society moves to Morehouse College, leaves UNC

By Ira Wilder | Feb. 2

The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting will relocate to Morehouse College, according to an announcement from the College released Thursday morning.

The Old Well is pictured on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Chapel Hill.

Faculty Executive Committee continues conversations on BOT's recent proposal

By Emi Maerz | 7:36pm

On Monday, the Faculty Executive Committee continued their discussion of the new School of Civic Life and Leadership proposed by UNC Board of Trustees in their meeting. Members of the committee worked on a list of questions to ask the BOT about its decision to “accelerate” the development of the School without consulting the faculty.

The bugs on the quad filming their biggest venture yet.

Guskiewicz introduces new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Expression

By Lauren Rhodes | 4:56pm

The new Committee for Academic Freedom and Free Speech was formally charged by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on Monday, Jan. 30. “This committee will advise the chancellor on ways to advance academic freedom and articulate free speech norms and best practices for the Carolina community,” a University spokesperson said in a statement. “The committee will determine the frequency with which they meet.”

The Makerspace is located at the Kenan Science Library in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Crafting Tuesdays are workshops where students can learn how to make different types of crafts like felt bookmarks and stamps at the Makerspace.

Kenan Science Library prepares for new semester of interactive workshops

By Annie Ham | 11:19pm

The Kenan Science Library will begin its "Crafting Tuesdays" workshops this week. The workshops aim to house a creative space for all students within the Library. The first workshop will be held on Feb. 7 and will focus on hand sewing.

The Caroling Gaming Arena, pictured here on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, is located on the ground level of Craige Residence Hall. The Carolina Gaming Arena features 33 high-end PC stations and over 10 gaming consoles.

UNC Esports club continues partnership with Carolina Gaming Arena

By Defne Önal | Feb. 6

As the Carolina Gaming Arena continues to partner with on-campus organizations, they expand their relations with the UNC ESports club. The arena is open Wednesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Dr. Angela Smith is photographed on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

Angela Smith steps into new role as an associate dean in the UNC School of Medicine

By Lauren Lovitt | Feb. 5

Dr. Angela Smith has officially stepped into her new role as the associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development at UNC's School of Medicine. Throughout her role, she will work to create and establish programs that will improve the career paths of faculty members and help them reach their full potential in her new position.

UNC senior history and romance languages major Simon Palmore, president of the MASH Club, poses for a portrait in Coker Arboretum on Monday, Jan. 30, 2022.

MASH celebrates multiracial identity, fosters community on campus

By Jessica Walker | Feb. 5

UNC's Mixed AAPI Students’ Heritage Club, or MASH, aims to connect and build understanding between students with multiracial Asian identities. The club, founded in 2016, focuses on intersectionality, particularly in the way it impacts racial identity.

An attendee participates in an activity at the Health Fair during the UNC Adams School of Dentistry's tenth annual Give Kids A Smile Day on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

School of Dentistry hosts 10th annual Give Kids A Smile Day, helps almost 200 patients

By Jessica Walker | Feb. 5

Last Friday, the UNC Adams School of Dentistry hosted the 10th annual Give Kids A Smile Day. This event provided nearly $40,000 in dental care to underserved children, helping over 180 patients.

Award-winning theatrical production, "HOME", arrives at UNC this Saturday

By Adele Morris | Feb. 3

"Home" is hitting the stage this Saturday at Memorial Hall. The play, created by Geoff Sobelle, defines the difference between a home and a house through the lives of past, present and future residents.

The UNC Pauper Players practice their upcoming show, “Rent”, in Carrboro, N.C. on Monday, Jan. 20, 2023. The UNC Pauper Players will be performing Feb. 3-5, 2023 at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

UNC Pauper Players hit the stage with "Rent" this weekend

By Eileen Foster | Jan. 31

After months of rehearsals, the Pauper Players — a student-led organization at UNC — will premiere their performance of “Rent” this weekend at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for non-students and can be purchased online or in the Pit this week.

The Old Well is pictured on Jan. 30, 2023.

Faculty discusses free speech and School of Civic Life in January meeting

By Emi Maerz | Jan. 31

In the Jan. 30 meeting of the Faculty Executive Committee, members discussed matters regarding the new School of Civic Life, language in Board of Governor's proposals and the University’s formation of a committee for academic freedom and free expression.

UNC junior Macy Brown founded She's Not Here, an all-female rideshare for Carolina students. 
Photo Courtesy of Emma Cooke.

'It’s girls empowering girls': Student rideshare service aims to support students

By Madi Kirkman | Jan. 31

The “friendly neighborhood designated driver," Macy Brown is turning a fundraising idea for her study abroad trip into a safety resource for female-identifying students on campus: She's Not Here, a ridesharing service.

As theft on campus continues to rise, students share their experiences

By Brooke Elliott | Jan. 31

Over the years, the occurrences of theft on UNC's campus have continued to increase. Students and the chief of UNC Police share their experiences with the issue — one which often occurs in plain sight.

The Clef Hangers stand ready to sing at the UNC Clef Hangers Winter Jam Annual A Cappella Invitational on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Historic Playmakers Theatre.

UNC Clef Hangers to host Winter Jam — a collaborative multi-university concert

By Madison Gagnon | Jan. 31

Winter Jam — a collaborative a cappella performance hosted by the UNC Clef Hangers — is hitting the stage later this week on the University's campus. This year, they have invited four other groups to perform at the concert, including the UNC Tarpeggios, University of Virginia Belles, Villanova University Spires and UNC-Charlotte's Codachrome.

Leaders of Chapel Thrill Escapes pose for a photo inside of the escape room on Jan. 29, 2023. It is the first student-run, student-built escape room at UNC-Chapel Hill.

'Rameses in Wonderland': Student-run escape room to launch in Cobb Residence Hall

By Amie Cooke | Jan. 31

Chapel Thrill Escapes, the first student-operated and student-built escape room, is making it's return to campus with the "Rameses in Wonderland" room. This room holds UNC-themed puzzles and clues that make the escape unique to the University's campus.

The Sonja Haynes Stone Center will be the main voting location on UNC's campus on election day. Pictured on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

Community reflects on Joseph Jordan's time as director of Sonja Haynes Stone Center

By Stella Griffin | Jan. 31

Joseph Jordan will step down as the director of UNC's Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History. His friends and colleagues were there to celebrate his successes over the years while reflecting on his leadership.

Sitterson Hall, pictured here on Monday, Jan. 30,2023, houses the Computer Science department that recently transitioned to an admission system.

'Admissions maximalists' — computer science department makes final switch to application

By Hannah Rosenberger | Jan. 31

As the University's computer science program has moved to an application-based admissions cycle, professors and students share their thoughts on the transition. This semester will mark the department’s first standard admissions cycle when the application opens on Feb. 15.

Flying Silk, UNC's Chinese dance team, performs at the Chinese New Year Banquet in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

UNC students and staff ring in the Year of the Rabbit

By Annie Ham | Jan. 31

As the Year of the Rabbit begins, UNC students and faculty start off with celebrations, food, the Hong Kong ballet and other festivities to ring in the new year.