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The Student Action with workers invited two Bangladeshi workers to speak in the Union. These two have traveled across the country to at least 18 different schools in order to advocate the end of harmful environments for workers in factories. Aleya Akter (left) and Aklima Khanam (right) along with their translator.

Bangladeshi garment workers speak on campus in favor of safety accord

By Sarah Chaney | Apr. 15, 2014

She showed up at work, hesitant to even enter the building.

Musical Empowerment held its 2nd Annual Benefit Concert at University United Methodist Church on Tuesday. The Clef Hangers, Mipso, the Achordants, and Joe Kwon, Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Paul Defiglia and Tania Elizabeth of The Avett Brothers performed to raise money for Musical Empowerment.

Avetts headline Musical Empowerment benefit, play alongside Mipso

By Jane Wester | Apr. 15, 2014

A world-famous band might have drawn most of the crowd to University United Methodist Church on Tuesday night, but the applause reached a peak at the conclusion of one 9-year-old’s performance of “Let It Go” from the Disney movie, “Frozen.”

Students spot mice in Rams Head Dining Hall

By Cain Twyman | Apr. 15, 2014

UNC students are not the only ones who enjoy spending time in the dining halls with their friends.

UNC Department of Music holds electro-acoustic concert

By Tat'yana Berdan | Apr. 14, 2014

Classical music changes its tune in the music department’s electroacoustic music concert, where modern technology meets traditional sound.

Popularity of Molly has sparked conversation at UNC, nationwide

By McKenzie Bennett | Apr. 14, 2014

You might see her at a rave with music-lovers or hear her name in the lyrics of popular hip-hop songs.

Mia Hamm speaks at the formal introduction ceremony for the Order of the Golden Fleece on their 110th anniversary. IDK IF YOU NEED THIS BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS CUTE: "It's [UNC] just the southern part of heaven. Actually, its just heaven."

UNC alumna Mia Hamm returns to campus for lecture

By David Lindars | Apr. 13, 2014

With the century-old ritual for new member selection to The Order of the Golden Fleece completed, two-time World Cup champion, philanthropist and UNC alumna Mia Hamm took the stage to present the 2014 Frank Porter Graham Lecture on Excellence.

Peru Project, Cornucopia Cancer Support Center raise over $10,000 for Angels on the Runway fundraiser

By Cain Twyman | Apr. 13, 2014

Though 3,000 miles away, the literacy problems of the Peruvian people were a topic of conversation in Chapel Hill last week.

UNC students wait patiently before embarking on a one-mile march around McCorkle and Polk Place to raise awareness about gender violence. Proceeds were donated to the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.

More student groups push for men to get involved in gender violence prevention

By Carolyn Coons | Apr. 13, 2014

The sound of hundreds of heels on the brick walkways of Polk Place preluded a serious conversation about interpersonal violence prevention last Thursday.

High school students take advantage of UNC summer school classes

By Elise McGlothian | Apr. 13, 2014

UNC mathematical decision science major Tammy Lee thought she was the only upperclassman in her Math 383 course.

BREAKING: UNC releases outside review of Mary Willingham's research

By Amanda Albright | Apr. 11, 2014

The outside review board reviewing former athletic tutor Mary Willingham’s research has determined that the majority of student-athletes in her test sample could read at a college level.

Dr. Robert Pleasants is the interpersonal violence prevention coordinator for Student Wellness.

Students can come to college without understanding of consent

By Amy Tsai | Apr. 10, 2014

UNC freshman Matt Wotus graduated high school without ever having had a formal lesson about consent to sexual activity.

Former press secretary Dana Perino delivered UNC's 2014 Park Lecture

By Kate Albers | Apr. 10, 2014

Dana Perino said when she became the Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, the first female Republican to hold the position, it was not a job she had planned.

Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. spoke in front of middle and high schoolers in the Stone Center on Thursday, April 15th. Dr. Harris was the first African-American Astronaut to conduct a spacewalk and currently works for Vesalius Biocapital, a venture capital firm that invests in medical startups.

Astronaut Bernard Harris Jr. spoke to middle school students on campus

By Bradley Saacks | Apr. 10, 2014

Bernard Harris Jr. holds four different degrees, but no amount of education could prepare him for his extraterrestrial experience.

Students gathered in the quad Friday to celebrate Holi, the Hindu celebration of spring.Students gathered in the quad Friday to celebrate Holi Moli, the Hindu celebration of spring.

Holi Moli takes its colors to Hooker Fields

By Breanna Kerr | Apr. 10, 2014

Although Holi Moli UNC will have a new venue this year, organizers expect continued growth and success.

Sloane Art Library showcases recently added books, photobooks

By Jessica Zambrano | Apr. 9, 2014

Art and storytelling merge together at Sloane Art Library in an evening that will trigger creativity.

Holly Fryar, a student who withdrew last year while undergoing treatment for her cancer, and Dr. Dan Miller, who performed her stomach surgery. Fryar hopes she will return to UNC in the fall. Courtesy of Holly Fryar.

Student Holly Fryar fights cancer, hopes to return to UNC in fall

By Erin Davis | Apr. 8, 2014

For Holly Fryar, recalling the exact age she was diagnosed with liver cancer is tricky, but she thinks she was about 15 when she began chemotherapy treatment at UNC Hospitals.

Student-athlete reform talks continue

By Amanda Albright and Sarah Chaney | Apr. 8, 2014

Two UNC committees working on athletic reform met separately Tuesday to discuss and consider both University-level changes and potential reform to the NCAA.

Carolina Class Master examined by ITS

By Madison Flager | Apr. 7, 2014

Winston Howes is at it again.

Akhil Jariwala, the director of Tar Heel Bikes Steering Committee and a senior business and environmental science major, is launching a campaign to promote positive cycling at UNC. This campaign will begin Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in association with Student Government, and Jariwala is hoping for 2,000 signatures in a two week time span. This program provides one-way bike trips across campus similar to New York City's Citibike.

UNC considers raising student transit fee for bike share program

By Esther Yu | Apr. 7, 2014

For many students, making it to class on time requires owning a bike.

Panelists - from left to right - Michael Lambert, Ken Brown, Bereket Selassie, and Ron Strauss, talk at the First Installment of the Nelson Mandela Lunch Panel Discussion on Monday afternoon in the Fed Ex Global Center.

Nelson Mandela remembered through UNC programs

By Amanda Raymond | Apr. 7, 2014

Nelson Mandela is gone but not forgotten thanks to two programs at UNC.