N.C. AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

What's your type? The enneagram, explained

By Maddie Ellis

The newest in online personality tests is the enneagram. The concept of finding ourselves in online descriptors of personal strengths and weaknesses is not new, but it is becoming somewhat of a social media trend. As more influencers, college students and avid social media users start to share and publicize their personality results as a form of deeper connection, they also infiltrate the corporate world as a hiring indicator. Myers-Briggs, the Big Five and even astrological symbols have become a form of self-expression and self-labeling that allows people to connect with their peers and contextualize their personality.   While these kinds of groupings may help us relate socially to others, they may not actually be objective u2013 or even totally accurate  u2013 measurements. Students and psychological experts weighed in on the real value of these tools. After all, is it really possible for everyone in the world to fit into seven neat boxes?

Here's how N.C. A&T students are responding to their divided congressional district

By Sofia Lesnewski

While traveling through campus, students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University commonly cross between North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District to its 13th district. A Republican lawmaker acknowledges that the strange division was a result of partisan gerrymandering. In the wake of a 2016 decision, students are fighting for proper representation. Students at North Carolina A&T demand representation that they can identify with, especially as Black voters represent a significant portion of the state's population. But gerrymandering goes even beyond misrepresentation; it can lead to extreme policy making that doesn't involve cooperation between parties. 

Gov. Cooper vetoes a bill that would require sheriffs to honor ICE detainer requests

By Ben Humphries

Cooper’s veto included a brief paragraph attributing the bill to being “simply about scoring partisan political points and using fear to divide North Carolina.” He also noted that a sheriff’s violation of this policy would be the only specifically named violation that could result in the removal of the sheriff from office. 

How Brianna Pinto modeled her father and became a soccer star

By Parth Upadhyaya

“She was the athlete that could see something and then just replicate it,” Hassan Pinto said. “I didn't even know she had all my moves."

Professors have high expectations for UNC's new racial history classes

By Ramishah Maruf

UNC launched Reckoning: Race, Memory and Reimagining the Public University, an initiative involving classes that deal with the University's racial history. This initiative is spearheaded by the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Kenan Flagler to add a new set of flags in the lobby to reflect students' identities

By Rachel Crumpler

Kenan-Flagler is going to put up flags for different student identities, including LBGTQ+, Native American and the Peace Corps.

Road work ahead? What you need to know about the road construction on Franklin Street

By Brent Van Vliet

The construction will bring new sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps, and is expected to last until the end of September. Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils said the construction will improve safety for pedestrians.

Native American culture comes alive on campus with AIC Welcome Extravaganza

By Olivia Foley

The American Indian Center welcomes a new school year and a new class of students with a celebration of American Indian culture.

All Up in Your Business: Old and new favorites join food scene in Chapel Hill

By cailey howard

Two new restaurants are joining Chapel Hill's extensive variety of dining choices: a vegan cafe and a bagel bar. 

Threes get degrees: how the new AP credit program affects you

By Abbie Ashford

The UNC system's new AP credit policy now offers credit for "threes" received on AP exams instead of a variety of score values for individual disciplines. 

Here's what you need to know about UNC's new weeknight parking program

By Hannah Lang

UNC's new Weeknight Parking program caused confusion and frustration when it was first announced. But, what will it change? No free-to-the-public parking on campus during the week, one-dollar one-night pass for visitors in some lots, and a $6 fee included in student fees.

Here's who's running in this fall's local elections

By Marin Wolf and Jamey Cross

Here is a comprehensive list of all of the candidates that have filed thus far.

‘The answer is, get started’: Duke Energy coal ash conflict continues

By David Saff

New court decision that favors the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality in strenuous legal battle between DEQ and Duke Energy hopes to ensure safety for future generations in areas negatively affected by coal ash.

Faculty discussed report on UNC's political climate and more at Monday meeting

By Mary Mac Porter

A new data science initiative, survey on campus free speech and programs to support public debate were on the agenda for the most recent Faculty Executive Committee meeting. 

Vaults, concrete and holograms: Here's what people wanted done with Silent Sam

By Bailey Aldridge

Carolina Indian Circle acknowledged that UNC was built on Native American land

By Stephanie Mayer

CAPS now has a 24/7 helpline to meet mental health needs

By Elizabeth Moore

CAPS 24/7 will allow students experiencing a mental health crisis or who need mental health counseling to speak directly with a mental health professional after CAPS's business hours.  The helpline is a result of the Mental Health Task Force's recommendations after a year-long investigation to improve students' mental health. Students can call (919) 966-3658 for assistance.