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'To inspire people': UNC hosts 14th Model United Nations conference

By Claire Harutunian | November 16

The UNCMUNC is a four-day intensive period of debate, philanthropy and social events featuring more than 430 students from 35 colleges and universities ...

David Price to receive state’s highest civilian award for congressional service

By William Becker | November 2

Gov. Roy Cooper will present six recipients with the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor, on Nov. 9 for their contributions to ...

'Everything sounded like gunfire': Student organizations hold rally against gun violence

By Lauren Rhodes | September 1

Co-hosted by UNC Young Democrats and the University chapters of March for Our Lives and Students Demand Action, a rally following UNC's campus shooting ...

Column: Dear politicians, thoughts and prayers aren't enough

By Laney Crawley | August 29

"It is disgusting that six months after Senate Bill 41 became law, this tragedy occurred. It is disgusting, but it also feels directly related — and ...

Most Lumbee Tribe members in North Carolina live in Robeson, Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland counties

After more than 100 years, Lumbee Tribe still seeking federal recognition

By Walker Livingston | April 27

“I want people to know that we are a tribal entity, we are a tribal government, we are a government that is self-sustaining,” John Lowery, chairperson ...

Mike Pence speaks on UNC campus, students protest in response

By Lauren Rhodes | April 27

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was on UNC's campus Wednesday evening, speaking at an event titled “Saving America from the Woke Left." The event ...

Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. ...

'Setting the framework': Rep. Jeff Jackson uses social media to inform voters

By Ginny Dempster | March 28

Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-N.C. 14th) has about 1.4 million followers on the platform, where he posts informational videos about Congress, its function and ...

STEM group unites women and minorities in UNC graduate programs

By Holly Adams | March 5

Allies for Minorities and Women in Science and Engineering, or AM_WISE, is a group of UNC graduate students who serve as both a resource and a support ...

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Local organizations work to provide aid after earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

By Sam Kornylak | February 21

Turkish-American communities across the Triangle area are working to support those affected by the recent earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria, ...

Column: Avoiding police brutality on social media

By Zari Taylor | February 20

"Nichols is not the first victim of police brutality whose final moments circulated on social media. While the video brought the case to national attention, ...

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Column: Leave TikTok researchers to their devices

By Le Ha | February 5

"Earlier this month, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 276, prohibiting the use of certain applications, including TikTok, on state devices. ...

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Editorial: AI can’t write your essays for you

By Editorial Board | January 23

"Writing and expression serves as rebellion, whereas AI serves as a protective cover for the world’s corporations and those in power."

Column: Dads smoke weed, apparently — ending classism of high-end dispensaries

By Juliana Chiaramonte | November 9

"Some people can walk into a dimly-lit, high-end lounge and buy their weed from someone wearing gloves to open a glass case, and some people have to sit ...

Column: Political attack ads are bad for our democracy

By Franklin Payne | November 6

"As you flip through the channels of your TV or go on any social media platform, you can tell there is a contentious election around the corner based ...

UNC team receives $500,000 to research ovarian cancer

By Lauren Lovitt | September 27

A team of researchers at UNC recently received a grant of $500,000 to aid in ovarian cancer studies, specifically relating to early diagnosis. The ...

Fifty years after Congress passed Equal Rights Amendment, still not part of Constitution

By Maggie McIntyre | August 22

Although this year marks the 50th anniversary of the United States Congress approving the Equal Rights Amendment, which would declare women the same rights ...

N.C. gun laws remain stagnant amid increasing gun violence and congressional action

By Ian Walniuk | August 17

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to ban assault weapons, such as AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms. However, the ...

Column: OB-GYN care in a post-Roe world

By Layla Peykamian and Caitlyn Yaede | August 14

"It’s time to think critically about male prevalence in female health care, and how the standards of an industry should better reflect patient autonomy ...

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Column: What to do now that Roe v. Wade is overturned

By Sophie Teague | August 13

"(Repealing Roe v. Wade) makes November’s election crucial for reproductive rights in our state. Who we elect will determine the future of our abortion ...