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UNC on-campus housing costs continue to rise each year

By Lauren Lovitt | September 28

UNC's increase in on-campus housing costs can be attributed to inflation, development and the upkeep of residence halls. Allan Blattner, executive director ...

UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 28

The University will hire three faculty members focused on the area of Asian American studies. This comes after a student-made petition was created in ...

'Pens, paper and politics': Campus organizations hold event to increase student voter registration

By Makenzie Mills and Ashley Dowdney | September 27

Campus organizations such as Student Life and Leadership and the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group communicated information to possible voters ...

UNC's on-campus housing shortage 'debilitating' for some students

By Zoe Sinclair | September 27

As the housing search begins again for many UNC students, the University community reflects on housing stress. Carolina Housing expects a waitlist for ...

UNC food pantries and organizations work to combat food insecurity on campus

By Ananya Cox | September 26

This September, which is also Hunger Action Month, food pantries and organizations are working to combat food insecurity across campus. Programs such ...

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

By Kamryn Hailey | September 25

Co-founders Joann Obioma, Taylah Smith and Jaleah Taylor founded the BPLA last summer, a student organization that aims to support aspiring Black legal ...

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OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

By Zora Hollia | September 21

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, UNC Postdoctoral Association and other organizations hosted National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week at the University ...

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

By Catherine Tiddy | September 20

Students attended an introductory course for UNC Police's Rape Aggression Defense program on Sep. 18. While the UNC RAD program typically teaches practical ...

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UNC chapter of AMEXCAN founded to offer space for Mexican community

By Celia Funderburk | September 20

Jonathan Cortez said one of the reasons he founded a chapter of AMEXCAN at UNC was to ensure representation on campus of groups affected by the Supreme ...

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'Their community is our community': Campus organizations support DREAMers amid DACA ruling

By Grace Whittemore | September 20

On Sept. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, illegal. In light ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

Satire: It's time for the annual running of the bids

By Hannah Kaufman | September 12

"You’re on campus one Wednesday afternoon, and something feels off. There’s a rare energy in the air — Gucci perfume with hints of Lululemon — ...

Graduate, professional student association works to 'feel like a home' for Latino community

By Natalie McCormick | September 12

The LGPSA is a student-run organization for students that identify as or in support of Latin American and Hispanic people at the University. The club ...

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Column: How I survive embarrassment

By Spence Whitman | September 11

"I have had my fair share of gasp-worthy moments in the past. Did I wear yellow corduroy bell bottoms with cowboy boots and a jean jacket? I did. Someone ...

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Student film organizations sustain community, prepare for upcoming projects

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 4

Student organizations on UNC's campus prepare for the upcoming year of producing films and supporting student writers, actors, producers and directors. ...

'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 ...

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'Sigh of relief': Resident advisers and students reconnect after shooting

By Eliza Benbow | August 31

Students on campus reconnected with each other after the Monday afternoon lockdown — sharing hugs, moments of silence and space to process their experiences. ...

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UNC first-years hold vigil day after campus shooting, hundreds of students attend

By Lucy Marques | August 30

“Let’s do something to show our support and to help make some change,” said Raife Levy, a first-year who helped coordinate the vigil after UNC's ...

Annual SmallFest connects students to UNC clubs and organizations

By Amie Cooke | August 27

SmallFest, the University's in-person student organizations involvement fair, will return this year during the second week of classes. More than 350 clubs ...

Organizations on campus display students' creative work

By Kathryn Bragg | August 22

A variety of creative organizations on UNC's campus feature student writing and artwork and provide them with publication opportunities.