With increased calls to abolish Greek life, the road is far from easy

UNC and Duke are just two of many college campuses where students have called for a move toward abolishing Greek life on campus, due to issues of exclusivity and historic ties to white supremacy.  Despite many calls for reform, students have faced roadblocks at almost every push for deactivation along the way. 

Duke saw a major spike in COVID-19 cases. Could the same happen at UNC?

Following a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases at neighboring Duke University, UNC officials continue to encourage students to keep following all safety precautions. 

Students rush Franklin Street for the second time following UNC win against Duke

Following UNC men's basketball defeat of Duke, fans rushed Franklin Street for the second time this year. Last month, officers took over 35 minutes to clear the intersection.  This crowd, which was substantially smaller, dispersed from the intersection for the resumption of traffic within five minutes. The crowd later regrouped for another brief period.

Duke professor to give lecture on architecture of Nazi-occupied Krakow

An important role of the digital humanities is the preservation of lost culture, which in turn increases diversity and the depth of representation in different cultures.

Students have mixed reactions to Dean Dome reopening for in-person attendance

About 3,200 fans — the majority of which were students — attended the UNC basketball game on Saturday, the first since Gov. Cooper eased COVID-19 restrictions.

Students rush Franklin Street despite COVID-19 risks

Ahead of in-person classes beginning on Monday, hundreds of students rushed to the intersection of Franklin Street and Columbia Street following UNC basketball's 91-87 win over Duke.

Heel Talk: Fraternity drug ring scandal and making class connections

Here's how the UNC-Duke rivalry helped engage voters in the medical field

Voter turnout in the medical field is historically low. VotER, an organization that engages medical professionals in civic participation, aims to change that. In a two-week competition between UNC and Duke medical students by VotER, over 1,000 students were able to register to vote or vote by mail in the upcoming election.

'You can't hold back the spring': The legacy of Rev. Robert Seymour

Chapel Hill pastor and local civil rights advocate Rev. Robert Seymour died Oct. 11. Seymour spent the majority of his 95 years pastoring churches, founding organizations, serving on boards, penning editorial columns and integrating Chapel Hill – always in his trademark suit and tie. He left behind a community he was fundamental in building. 

DOE defends investigation amid interest group responses

Controversy surrounding the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies continues as the ACLU, FIRE and other groups oppose the Department of Education investigation. Asked about the status of the funds, which were to be obligated by Sept. 30, Press Secretary Angela Morabito from the DOE did not mention funding but said the investigation is unbiased. 

Pittsboro's water supply contains unregulated chemicals with unknown effects

The Town of Pittsboro has found unregulated chemicals in its water supply, prompting an investigation on the effects it will have on residents.

Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle Eastern studies received grant from DOE

The U.S. Department of Education has ordered UNC and Duke University to revise their joint Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies in order to continue receiving federal funding from Title VI. The Department said the UNC-Duke CMES used federal funds for purposes not outlined in Title VI and lacked balance in its instruction. 

UNC gifted millions for research into motherhood health

This gift allows for mothers and babies alike to benefit from better information about breastfeeding health and prioritizes early health for newborns 

All Up In Your Business: Mad Hatter's is coming to Chapel Hill

A Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bakeshop will be coming to UNC this summer. Many students are excited about the addition because they will no longer have to drive to Durham to enjoy the restaurant's food.