Elevate: Amplifying voices in our community

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'It's so hard to access those spaces': Trans, nonbinary people impacted by Dobbs decision

By Maddie Policastro | October 11

“I think that a lot of the rhetoric that we're hearing right now is talking about the struggles of restricted abortion access for women,” Izze Steinke, ...

NCDHHS awarded $13.8 million to expand employment for those with disabilities

By Olivia Gschwind | October 10

$13.8 million was awarded to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to support those ...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP's 75th anniversary to celebrate with a read-in event

By Laney Crawley | October 9

The Chapel Hill Public Library is hosting a Umoja read-in on Oct. 8 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP. The event will ...

UNC's Black Pioneers reflect on decades of 'shared kinship'

By Keerthana Gotur | October 4

Members of the Black Alumni Reunion met for dinner and conversation last Friday at their first full-scale, in-person event since 2019.  The dinner ...

Students start UNC for Affirmative Action

By Stella Griffin | October 3

UNC for Affirmative Action is a new student group aiming to raise awareness about affirmative action and the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case that could ...

Native North Carolina artist brings series of works to UNC

By Kelly Kendall | October 2

Sculptor and artist Sawyer Rose has brought a series of works titled “The Carrying Stones Project” to UNC's campus this fall. They will be on display ...

Latinx LGBTQ+ community continues to improve outreach, support during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Eliza Benbow | September 29

Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and local organizations members of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina and the Triangle ...

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'We are still here': Local organizations hold House Us Now rally for affordable housing

By Laney Crawley | September 28

The second House Us Now rally was held this Sunday as community members gathered to march for affordable housing in the area. The event was sponsored ...

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'We have to do more to celebrate the cultures': Holiday Parade focuses on diversity

By Stefan Stalker | September 25

After a two-year pause, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade will return this year with a focus on promoting diversity in the community.  The ...

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Anike Robinson brings her exhibit 'Gris Gris Gurlz' to the Stone Center

By Brooke Elliott | September 22

Multimedia artist Anike Robinson will present "Gris Gris Gurlz" — her unique collection of collages, paintings, videos and dolls — in the Brown Gallery ...

Samaa fuses a symphony of South Asian and western music

By Eileen Foster | September 19

Samaa, the state's only South Asian fusion a cappella group, was founded at UNC in 2011. Their songs are written and arranged entirely by Samaa members, ...

Column: Halle Bailey is the Little Mermaid we deserve

By Savannah Clay | September 19

"Ariel’s Blackness does not take away from the original or her beauty, nor is her Blackness the problem. The problem is you — if it bothers you so ...

Op-ed: Kenan-Flagler Business School needs a change in leadership

September 18

"Kenan-Flagler does not prioritize the success of all students, and has made it very clear that if something is not revenue-generating, there is no room ...

County detention center installs free Narcan vending machine, combats drug overdose

By Gowri Abhinanda | September 16

Orange County residents struggling with substance abuse can now access naloxone, which reverses opioid overdose, for free from a vending machine located ...

SUIE fosters immigrant advocacy on campus

By Keerthana Gotur | September 13

SUIE was started in 2008 to raise campus awareness about different issues that prevent immigrants from enjoying basic human rights.                                                                     “When ...

Sones de México to bring ensemble to UNC's campus this Friday

By Adele Morris | September 7

From performances in Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, Grammy nominations and their ability to collectively play 80 musical instruments, the Sones ...

Visibility Forward promotes education about Asian American experiences

By Natalie Varma | September 6

Visibility Forward — founded by four UNC students — aims to use education as an avenue to promote a society where Asian American history is recognized ...

PakSoc to host second annual Mehndi Ki Raat on Friday

By Natalie McCormick | September 5

This Friday, the UNC Pakistan Society, also known as PakSoc, will host its second annual Mehndi Ki Raat (MKR), an event held to celebrate Pakistani culture.  ...

Meet Cricket Lane, the athletic director dedicated to helping others

By Abrial Poole | August 31

Almost 20 years into her tenure at UNC, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development Cricket Lane still has the same enthusiasm ...

Column: Abortion isn't just a women's issue

By Sophie Teague | August 31

"Introducing gender-inclusive language and mindsets into abortion discussions is a crucial step to take to make these conversations a safe place for all ...