Column: UNC’s allegiance lies solely with its donors

"Our University cares more about restricting faculty access to behind-the-scenes deals and processes than donor access to the workings of our institution. This is a clear demonstration of how maligned UNC’s priorities are, which come at the direct cost of students and faculty who are being caught in the crossfire."

Carolina Veterans Resource Center offers award to student veterans

The Carolina Veterans Resource Center is offering the Boot Print to Heel Print Summer Bridge Award to UNC students with military backgrounds. The deadline to apply for the 2022 Boot Print to Heel Print Summer Bridge Award is on April 27 at 5 p.m. EST. 

IDEA Action Grant program funds seven new diversity, equity, inclusion projects

The projects include expanding OverDrive's ebook and audiobook collection, digitizing Black and queer newspapers and more.

'Considering the hip-hop South': Professors bring Southern hip-hop festival to Chapel Hill

Starting April 22, the festival will include two nights of live music at several venues including Cat’s Cradle. In addition, there will be a virtual lecture on sneaker culture, an exhibition of hip-hop scholarship and a public mural. “When you think about chronicling the South, I don’t think you can do that without considering the hip-hop South,” Christopher Massenburg (also known as Dasan Ahanu), an adjunct professor at UNC and one of the festival co-curators, said.

'A Visual Anthology of Me': graduate student Alex M. Sanchez wins art grant

A first-year master's student at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, Alex M. Sanchez is currently working on a documentary film about her family's history of immigration, titled “A Visual Anthology of Me.”  Sanchez is one of three recipients of Arts Everywhere's 2022 Student Arts Innovation Grant. 

Christina Chauvenet pursues her love for gymnastics through commentary at UNC

“UNC gymnastics has been the springboard — gymnastics pun intended — to what's next in my career,” Christina Chauvenet, who has been a commentator for the program, said.

UNC to launch new School of Data Science and Society in fall 2022

The University has decided to build the UNC School of Data Science and Society, which is projected to fully launch in fall 2022. The new addition plans to unite current data science research and resources at UNC to give students an opportunity to pursue a degree in data science.

Ackland Art Museum debuts exhibit on artist Aaron Douglas, 'Modern Black Culture'

The Ackland will also be hosting several public programs related to the exhibition, including a curator’s tour, mural walk and Juneteenth event.

Disabled and low-income residents raise Chapel Hill parking accessibility concerns

Although all Chapel Hill residents know the struggle of finding parking downtown, the issue is even greater for those limited by a disability or cost.   Timothy Miles, the executive director for the Triangle Disability Awareness Council, said accessible parking spaces in downtown Chapel Hill are limited and oftentimes do not provide easy access to the surrounding buildings. The influx of construction in the area has also exacerbated the problem.  “That makes it very difficult to get in and out because it’s confusing — discouraging is a better word,” he said. Reis Phillips, a UNC senior and store associate at Underground Printing, also noted the financial barriers posed by parking fees downtown.  "We are the people who support this community and spend money here and live here — but we can't afford to pay to park here," she said. 

UNC artist receives climate art award for short film on humanity and the environment

Velez's recent project, titled "Of the Air," examines how humanity is both dependent and disconnected from the natural world and environment.  “On a grander scale, with Mother Nature herself, we are sort of at the mercy of all of these elements,” Velez said. 

U.S. House passes bill to reduce insulin costs, but local advocates want more

The Affordable Insulin Now Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on March 31, proposes capping the price of insulin products for those under insurance at $35 or 25 percent of a plan's negotiated price starting in 2023.

Coal ash sparks concern for potential Chapel Hill housing development

The Town of Chapel Hill has moved forward with a redevelopment plan for the Chapel Hill Police Department lot. However, certain community members are concerned about coal ash that has remained on the site.

Carrboro and Poet Laureate Fred Joiner celebrate April as Poetry Month

From a free "Poetry on Your Plate" event to a "Poem in Your Pocket Day," Carrboro has a series of events lined up to mark its Poetry Month, which was recently declared by Mayor Damon Seils.

Flying Silk performs traditional Chinese dance on UNC's campus

Flying Silk Dance Troupe is the University’s only traditional Chinese dance group. Specializing in fan and silk ribbon dancing, the group has performed its new choreography, "Dawn," at various showcases this year. "Our mission statement has always been to spread awareness and educate the Carolina community on the diversity of Chinese culture, especially through dance," junior Seanna Chen said.

Chapel Hill Town Council discusses next year's transit budget

From Chapel Hill to Texas: High school robotics team qualifies for world championship

On April 10, The Hedgehogs, a high school robotics team with students from Orange High School and Cedar Ridge High School, qualified for the FIRST robotics world championship after their win in the North Carolina district championship. The team will travel to Houston on Wednesday to compete against about 450 other student teams. 

UNC baseball to face red-hot Campbell team in home midweek matchup

After losing five out of its last six games — three by only one run — the North Carolina baseball team will look to get back on track against Campbell on Tuesday.

UNC men's lacrosse travels to South Bend looking for marquee win against Notre Dame

Here are three keys that could help UNC earn the upset victory against the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Editorial: The discipline and achievement gaps that harm students of color

"In particular, minority students often feel the effects of harsher discipline in schools, which can affect their academic performance and career trajectories. A culmination of policing in schools and implicit biases create hostile learning environments for students of color."

Column: Department admission policies are an unjust barrier to our UNC experience

"At the very least, UNC should deemphasize the importance of grades in the admissions process to prevent giving privileged students with disproportionate access to resources an unfair advantage."