Researchers find vaping may harm fertility in women
Researchers from the UNC Medical School conducted a study which shows that vaping can have detrimental effects on fertility and the development on offspring.
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Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?
Students, here are what your Democratic presidential candidates want to do about higher education debt.
Durham McDonald's workers were joined by a presidential candidate for a protest
McDonalds workers across the nation participated in rallies on Thursday, demanding better wages and better handling of sexual misconduct. The McDonalds location on Morgan Street in Durham saw a special guest during their participation in the rally.
UNC celebrates undergraduate research from the 2018-19 year
Nearly 270 UNC undergrads showcased their research from 30 different disciplines at this year's Celebration of Undergraduate Research.
How one UNC professor is changing the way we approach Alzheimer's research
“We know now that the pathology for Alzheimer’s starts to build 20 years before the patient actually goes to the doctor's office or says, ‘Gee, I’m having a real problem with my memory.'”
Here's how education reforms from the White House might impact you
The proposal attempts to reform the Higher Education Act, which is overdue for an update, but this has significant implications for financial aid long term.
Here are all the ways the LGBTQ Pop-up Center of Carrboro supports the community
The LGBTQ Center of Carrboro works to uplift members of the community throughout Carrboro, including Kanautica Zayre-Brown, a transgender woman being held in a men's prison.
N.C. could be the last state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA was first introduced in 1923. If ratified, the amendment would ensure equal pay for women and make sex-based discrimination illegal.
Rep. Price's committee secured federal funding for research, public housing and more
In the wake of a Feb. 15 deadline to pass a new funding bill, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee created seven appropriations bills.
A bill challenging marriage equality in the N.C. House could overturn it nationwide
A new House Bill has been introduced in the General Assembly that challenges the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision that made gay marriage legal across the country.
Tillis and other N.C. representatives sponsor bills to promote HBCUs
HBCUs open higher education to new generations of students.
A look into the past, present and future of partisan gerrymandering in N.C.
In November 2016, Republicans won 10 of 13 Congressional seats, despite receiving only 53 percent of votes across the state.
'I hate 2-Step': Students and ITS are at odds over HeelMail's 2-step verification
While ITS views 2-step verification as necessary, students and faculty alike have a much less flattering opinion of it.
Rep. David Price proposes bill to reopen part of the federal government
With the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. David Price is introducing a bill to reopen the DOT and HUD.
Supreme Court accepts NC gerrymandering lawsuit
Common Cause v. Rucho could become an exemplary case for future gerrymandering accusations.
Column: Borders and violence
“'The Wall' that Trump and the Republican base have rallied around should be understood as a symbolic project representing their worldview rather than a feasible policy proposal."
UNC named an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prosperity University
UNC is joining a cohort of other universities dedicated to student-led innovation.
UNC's semi-annual Research Week begins despite delays
Symposiums, showcases and talks deliver opportunities to undergraduate students who are interested in participating in research at UNC.
Word on the Street: Are you voting in the midterms?
With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, many UNC students are eager to exercise their right to vote. Others aren't. Staff writer Lyell McMerty asked UNC students around campus, "Are you planning on voting in the midterm elections? If so, what issues concern you the most? If not, why not?"
New bill aims to improve election finance transparency
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. David Price would require politically active nonprofits to disclose the names of donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually.
