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Alert Carolina warns students of armed and dangerous person on or near campus

By Caitlyn Yaede | September 13

No shots have been fired on UNC's campus, according to a top University official. A man allegedly brandished a gun at Alpine Bagel over an employment-related ...

Satire: It's time for the annual running of the bids

By Hannah Kaufman | September 12

"You’re on campus one Wednesday afternoon, and something feels off. There’s a rare energy in the air — Gucci perfume with hints of Lululemon — ...

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‘We're humans as well’: Faculty feels weight of supporting student mental health

By Adele Morris | September 12

Though many professors view caring for their students’ mental health as part of their responsibility, some say they also feel the weight of that care. ...

Some faculty say unclear protocol led to continued instruction during lockdown

By Samantha Nichols | September 12

Some faculty and students speculated that miscommunication and lack of training were the reasons some professors continued teaching during the active ...

Students and community members protest Georgia RICO charges, 'Cop City' facility

By Liza Smith | September 12

UNC students and surrounding community members gathered at the Bell Tower on Sunday afternoon to protest the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety ...

Graduate, professional student association works to 'feel like a home' for Latino community

By Natalie McCormick | September 12

The LGPSA is a student-run organization for students that identify as or in support of Latin American and Hispanic people at the University. The club ...

Faculty Council discusses campus safety and affirmative action in Sept. 8 meeting

By Brooke Elliott | September 11

Faculty Chair Beth Moracco, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and Provost Chris Clemens led the Faculty Council in a discussion last Friday about campus safety ...

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Column: How I survive embarrassment

By Spence Whitman | September 11

"I have had my fair share of gasp-worthy moments in the past. Did I wear yellow corduroy bell bottoms with cowboy boots and a jean jacket? I did. Someone ...

Board of Trustees holds emergency meeting to receive legal advice on 'athletics matter'

By Matthew Maynard and Caroline Wills | September 11

At a press conference held on Monday morning, just before the BOT meeting, UNC football head coach Mack Brown said the purpose of the meeting was to “figure ...

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New UNC center evaluates, researches equity of virtual health through $3.7M grant

By Amie Cooke | September 11

UNC launched the Center for Virtual Care Value and Equity (ViVE) focused on virtual health care on Aug. 1. The University received a $3.7 million ...

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'The American tragedy': UNC chapter of Students Demand Action advocates for ending gun violence

By Lauren Lovitt | September 10

Since her sophomore year of high school, Kyle Lumsden has been involved with Students Demand Action, a national non-partisan organization dedicated to ...

Board of Trustees approves new internal leadership in special meeting

By Abby Pender | September 7

During a special meeting on Thursday, the UNC Board of Trustees elected a chair, vice chair and secretary, each of whom will serve for one year. David ...

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University to participate in National Institutes of Health clinical trials for long COVID

By Akash Bhowmik | September 7

UNC will take part in clinical research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health evaluating treatments for long COVID over a six-month period, according ...

UNC professor Zijie Yan remembered as gentle mentor, loving father

By Natalie McCormick | September 5

"He just wanted to educate people, to teach people and mentor people," UNC senior Bergen Murray said of associate professor Zijie Yan, who died on Aug. ...

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More than 200 cameras installed in residence halls to increase campus security

By Liza Smith | September 5

Approximately 270 security cameras were installed this summer in residence halls across campus. The University installed the cameras to help enhance security ...

'Don't rush it. Be with it': Community reflects on mental health after campus shooting

By Maeson Wagner | September 4

As the University community mourns UNC associate professor Zijie Yan and students process the Aug. 28 campus shooting, Counseling and Psychological Services ...

'How did I stay calm?': Campus tour guides hid with prospective families during lockdown

By Maddie Policastro | September 4

“All of a sudden, today — what was supposed to be just another standard day for me — is now in theory life or death, potentially,” Christopher ...

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Student film organizations sustain community, prepare for upcoming projects

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 4

Student organizations on UNC's campus prepare for the upcoming year of producing films and supporting student writers, actors, producers and directors. ...

'Everything sounded like gunfire': Student organizations hold rally against gun violence

By Lauren Rhodes | September 1

Co-hosted by UNC Young Democrats and the University chapters of March for Our Lives and Students Demand Action, a rally following UNC's campus shooting ...

New LED lighting in Kenan Stadium to enhance football game day experience

By Hannah Rosenberger and Anna Page Lancaster | August 31

As the North Carolina football team heads into a new and highly-anticipated season, Kenan Stadium will be even more awash in Carolina Blue — thanks ...