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'Play Today': student-produced documentary releases this week

By Amie Cooke | February 28

For the last three months, a group of journalism and media students have been creating a documentary that highlights UNC field hockey’s journey to its ...

UNC and Duke collaborate to host first Critical Games Symposium

By Emily Chambliss | February 28

Last Friday, the UNC Media Art Space hosted the first-ever gaming symposium that connected UNC and Duke faculty and students. The event focuses on the ...

ChatGPT: Cheating or checking?

By Kayla Hallac | February 27

ChatGPT, released last November by OpenAI, is a generative chatbot that provides in-depth writing samples and answers to questions on a variety of topics. ...

UNC students find visibility in Arab Student Organization

By Zoe Sinclair | February 27

UNC students Noor El-Baradie and Rama Yasin, restarted UNC’s Arab Student Organization with the mission of connecting Arab students on campus and spreading ...

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Virtual reality aids cross-cultural communication in language classes

By Ashley Quincin | February 27

Using Google Cardboard VR headsets, UNC students in Arabic language classes are able to explore the histories and cultures of Morocco, Algeria and other ...

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"KnOw Your Roots:" Kappa Omicron hosts Black history event

By Celia Funderburk | February 26

The Kappa Omicron chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosted a two-day event last week called "KnOw Your Roots". This event highlighted the Black history at ...

UNC law professor plans launch of new book, focused on NC representation and politics

By Stella Griffin | February 26

UNC School of Law professor Gene Nichol is publishing a new book this April that focuses on the political effects of lacking representation of marginalized ...

UNC Board of Governors talk mental health grant, increased funding

By Defne Önal | February 26

The UNC Board of Governors recognized an honoree of a faculty service award and discussed enrollment challenges at its Thursday board meeting.  In ...

Students launch new 'We Are CPA' campaign for performing arts

By Maeson Wagner | February 26

On Feb. 16, CPA launched their “We Are CPA” campaign with the intention of raising student awareness about the organization.

Delta Sigma Pi no longer associated with Undergraduate Business Program after recruitment complaints

By Lauren Rhodes | February 25

Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity at UNC, is no longer affiliated with the University’s Undergraduate Business Program until at least fall ...

'Omar': A cultural opera hits the stage this weekend

By Holly Adams | February 24

This weekend at Memorial Hall, the Carolina Performing Arts will be showing "Omar" – an opera following the story and life of Muslim scholar Omar Ibn ...

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'The Bench: a puppet show about everything and nothing' to debut for The Process Series

By Tristan Slates | February 23

A conversation with the former director of Carolina Performing Arts led Joseph Megel to create The Process Series — a feature of new works in the ...

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UNC hosts 2023 Universities Studying Slavery Conference

By Emily Shih | February 23

Twice a year, the Universities Studying Slavery hosts a public conference with a panel filled with dozens of speakers to discuss, collaborate and learn.  This ...

$1,780 increase in out-of-state tuition approved by Board of Governors committee

By Hannah Rosenberger | February 23

The UNC Board of Governors is requesting funds from the N.C. General Assembly in its proposed 2023-2025 system operating budget to adjust faculty and ...

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University offers career services, coaching as seniors look for jobs

By Anna Neil | February 23

As UNC’s graduating seniors prepare to turn their tassels, the University offers several resources that are dedicated to helping students find their ...

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'Blatant disrespect and harm': Unreliable elevators highlight campus accessibility issues

By Preston Fore | February 23

Hamilton Hall has two of the most unreliable elevators on campus. Eleanor Bolton, a sophomore studying political science, has been unable to attend some ...

UNC housekeepers rally on Wednesday, offered bonus contract with stipulations

By Aisha Baiocchi | February 22

At a Wednesday rally in front of the South Building, UNC housekeepers announced they have been offered a contract from the University. They said the contract ...

Gillings Minority Student Caucus prepares to host 44th annual Minority Health Conference

By Emi Maerz | February 22

On Friday, Feb. 24, the UNC Minority Health Conference returns with this year’s theme: “Practicing Health as a Human Right: Policy, Ethics, and the ...

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Black History Month lecture endowed by University, named after Genna Rae McNeil

By Corey Davis | February 22

The annual Black History Month Lecture on Wednesday will honor past professor Genna Rae McNeil, who has an array of credentials portrayed through her ...

'Radical rest and joy:' Vasudeva and Rankins elected as Campus Y co-presidents

By Lauren Rhodes | February 22

Imani Rankins and Karina Vasudeva have been elected as the new co-presidents of the Campus Y. The organization is a community that welcomes students, ...