How Police Chief Perry was chosen, and what his history at FSU means to UNC students
“One of the priorities in our search was to find someone with a proven track record in community policing and strong experience building communication and trust.”
STUDENT LIFE
What's your type? The enneagram, explained
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?
UNC student theatre organization offers an inclusive performance platform for all
UNC student Aeris Carter founded Carter Plays for POTS, a nonprofit organization providing people with disabilities with the opportunity to be involved in the dramatic arts. Her inspiration for the organization stemmed from her own struggles with POTS and her want for the UNC community to better understand similar disabilities.
Here's what you missed at this year's FallFest
FallFest brought together students of all classes on Hooker Fields to learn about campus clubs, sports, performance teams — and collect giveaway items before the new academic year.
‘It's giving me the foundation I need’: UNC students reflect on summer arts experiences
Check out what these Tar Heels in the arts were up to this summer, and how you might interact with their work.
'I want to blur that line': Student poet finds the sacred in the secular
UNC senior Hanna Watson is bringing worlds together with her words and igniting a conversation on race relations.
How Student Body President Ashton Martin wants to be remembered at UNC
“We are not here to shove our ideas or our policies onto anyone, but really to collaborate with the community and work with other stakeholders to make sure that everyone has a place that they can call home here.”
Second interim vice chancellor for student affairs chosen since Crisp's resignation
When Winston Crisp resigned a few months after the toppling of Silent Sam, Christi Hurt was elevated in the student affairs department to fill the role of vice chancellor. Now, following her departure and amid the search for a permanent replacement, student affairs veteran Jonathan Sauls will become the vice chancellor for student affairs.
UNC students and archaeologists recapture a buried world of Judaism while abroad
“What Jodi is doing with this excavation is reshaping the way we think about Judaism in this historical period,” Rhinehart said, “which is also crazy to think about that you’re a part of her historically changing research.”
Column: Embrace the weird that will inevitably happen, trust me on this
"Let the quirky things that will inevitably happen to you in this college town be just that — quirky — and don't be closed off to new experiences."
Meet Frank, Sigma Chi's smallest and most pointy eared member
The "ruler," and "owner" of Sigma Chi probably isn't who you would guess — and likely walks on more legs than you think.
Savannah Putnam brought an activist angle to student politics during her presidency
Savannah Putnam, former student body president, took heed of the student government body during a tumultuous year filled with politics, Silent Sam and mental health concerns.
COLUMN: Find friends at UNC that you connect with for different reasons
"Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and put yourself out there! Even if you're met with the occasional rejection, or derisive look or you just don't quite click with someone, you'll do a lot more good than harm."
Not all horror stories: These Tar Heels talk about their orientation experience
Even though UNC is a fairly large campus, meeting people can be an experience that is easy and natural, even when the circumstances seem unfavorable.
Students who advised Chancellor Folt remember a conflicted leader
Students offered input on former Chancellor Folt's time at UNC, specifically in regards to Silent Sam.
Word on the street: Forget the course catalog, here are some student-reviewed classes
The Daily Tar Heel asked UNC students what their favorite class that they've taken thus far is at the University. Here's what students had to say about classes on campus.
$700 raised for National Union of Eritrea Women at a UNC fashion show
Creating a stronger economy and promoting women's rights are just some of the things these UNC women are working to do for the independent African state Eritrea.
UNC students and professors share different perspective about Conflict over Gaza conference
UNC professors and students shared their thoughts over UNC's controversial "Conflict over Gaza" conference and Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar's performance during it.
Med schools are unsure of affirmative action, but students are sure they want diversity
Increasing diversity in the medical profession is an important goal for pre-med students and medical school admissions officers alike, as shown by the results of two surveys released by Kaplan Test Prep.
