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UNC student demonstrators march from the Old Well to the the Pit on July 24, 2022.

UNC students participate in first Redirect the Rage rally to protest overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Sarah Choi | Jul. 25

On Sunday, UNC students participated in Redirect the Rage, a rally hosted by the UNC Undergraduate Student Government and several other student organizations to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Students made posters at the Old Well and marched down East Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Street to the Pit. Chants such as "My body, my choice," and "I've been mad for too many days, time to redirect the rage!" rang out through the streets.

CHAARG sparks interest at UNC, promotes body positivity and empowerment through exercise

By Maddie Singleton | Jul. 19

Changing Health, Attitudes + Actions To Recreate Girls is a fitness community that aims to empower women by promoting body positivity and encouraging them to explore a variety of physical activities.

A small group stands near the Old Well behind South Building on Sept. 12, 2020.

Undergraduate Senate unanimously votes to pass new campus building renaming bill

By Collin Tadlock | Jul. 13

The University's Undergraduate Senate unanimously voted to pass a concurrent resolution demanding that UNC remove names of white supremacists, confederates and slave owners from all University buildings during its meeting on June 28.

Students gather on Hooker Fields for FallFest in 2017.

What is FallFest? The event to return this August for the first time in two years

By Cameron Shaw | Jun. 20

FallFest will return in person this year on Sunday, Aug. 14 after being canceled last year due to inclement weather and the previous year due to COVID-19.

A UNC dorm room is pictured on June 15, 2022.

First-year residence hall living advice from students who have been through it

By Madi Kirkman | Jun. 15

The DTH spoke with students who have recently lived in campus residence halls about what residence hall advice they had for incoming first-year students.

Four UNC students took home first place prizes in the 2022 Hearst Journalism Awards. Pictured clockwise from top left: recent graduate Maddie Ellis (writing), recent graduate Lucas Pruitt (multimedia), rising senior Angelina Katsanis (photojournalism) and recent graduate Jayda Williams (audio). Photos courtesy of Kyle York, director of communications at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

Four Hussman students win Hearst awards, contribute to school's 11th national championship

By Reagan Allen | Jun. 8

Four UNC Hussman students won individual championships to contribute to the school's 11th overall Hearst Journalism Awards Championship.

Isabelle Kosempa is a semifinalist in the 2022 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition. Photo courtesy of David Holoman.

Four UNC voice students selected to compete in national performance semifinals

By Natalie McCormick | May. 30

Four UNC vocal majors were invited to compete in the semifinals of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition's national level this July in Chicago.

Danielle Hiraldo will serve as the new director of UNC's American Indian Center beginning in July. Photo courtesy of UNC Media Relations.

'Honored to join such a hardworking team': Danielle Hiraldo named new director of AIC

By Madi Kirkman | May. 29

Danielle Hiraldo, who specializes in federal Indian law and policy, will serve as the new director of UNC's American Indian Center starting in July.

The "Tar Heels Bikes" bike share program was launched by Chancellor Folt and Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Enterprises Brad Ives in front of Davis Library on Wednesday.

With Tar Heel Bikes set to end May 31, students describe their experiences with the program

By Madi Kirkman | May. 29

Students discuss the positives and negatives of the Tar Heel Bikes program, which is ending on May 31.

Cars pass between Main and Weaver Streets in Carrboro Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Student-led nonprofit provides free health screenings and examinations to Orange County residents

By Samuel Long | May. 19

The Community Care Program, a part of the Cardiovascular Health Education Campaign, provides free health screenings to residents in the Triangle. They also partner with UNC club Heart for the Homeless Carolina to educate residents education on cardiovascular health.

Students return to on-campus housing at Hinton James Residence Hall after a virtual fall semester and a long winter break on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

A first-year's guide to dorm room essentials at UNC

By Layna Hong | May. 13

Current UNC students shared their favorite dorm room items, essentials and packing tips as the class of 2026 prepares to move into their residence halls.

UNC Chapel Hill students take part in UNC's 2021 SmallFest, an adapted version of the FallFest tradition from years past, on August 24, 2021. Despite the COVID modifications--less organizations at one time, a shorter time frame each day, and lengthening SmallFest to a week-long endeavor--students turn out in droves for free swag, fun activiities, and, of course, to find organizations to join.

'It all becomes magical': UNC students offer advice to the class of 2026

By Natalie McCormick | May. 13

“Enjoy it," rising junior Yasmine Hernandez said. "It can be scary at first but once you are here and you get into it, it’s going to go by super fast and that’s kind of crazy.”

Seanna Chen, Katherine Zhang, Grace Chow, and Carina Lin pose for a portrait in the Coker Arboretum on Friday, April 15, 2022. Chen, Zhang, Chow, and Lin are members of UNC's Flying Silk, a Chinese dance group that focuses on ribbon and fan dance.

'An open field': UNC presents many ways for students to connect with the arts

By Lauren Fichten | May. 11

“Figuring out as a first-year what kind of community you want to be exposed to and then going from there— you really have an open field when it comes to the arts,” Eric Leinweber, president of the Blank Canvas dance company, said.

Kim Abels, director of the UNC Writing and Learning Center, poses outside of the Student and Academic Services Building on June 8, 2021.

Here's a look at student support resources available at UNC

By Reagan Allen | May. 11

UNC offers many academic, social and health-related resources for students. Here's a look at some of those resources.

UNC-Chapel Hill students take part in UNC's 2021 SmallFest, an adapted version of the FallFest tradition from years past, on Aug. 24, 2021. Despite the COVID modifications--fewer organizations at one time, a shorter time frame each day, and lengthening SmallFest to a week-long endeavor--students turn out in droves for free swag, fun activities, and, of course, to find organizations to join.

Campus organizations offer UNC students support and community

By Madi Kirkman | May. 11

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with leaders from the Carolina Indian Circle, Phi Delta Epsilon and Mi Pueblo about the benefits of joining student organizations at UNC.

Campus Health Services, located in the James A. Taylor building, offers a variety of medical services including nutrition, pharmacy, radiology, counseling and psychological services and other wellness care.

Here are some of the mental health resources available to UNC students

By Zoe Frederick | May. 11

Here's a look at resources for UNC students to help them prioritize their mental health and well-being while at the University.

Fans rush Franklin Street after a historic North Carolina men's basketball win over Duke in the Final Four game on April 2, 2022. UNC won 81-77.

Here's a look at the many traditions and legends around UNC's campus

By Eileen Foster | May. 11

Throughout its 232-year history, UNC has established quite the selection of traditions from UNC-Duke games to finals week that students participate in by the masses.

First-year Laura Saavedra-Forero is a disabled UNC student and has been denied accessible housing. She gained attention through an Instagram post calling out the University on their housing accessibility problems.

'I deserve an education': Carolina for Every Body event calls for accessibility on campus

By Adele Morris | May. 10

Dozens of UNC community members gathered in front of the South Building, holding posters with slogans reading “Accessibility is not an extra step, it’s a step you missed,” and “Disabled and proud.” The April 27 gathering was part of the Campus Y’s Carolina for Every Body event held to protest inaccessibility on campus. Campus Y co-presidents Laura Saavedra Forero and Megan Murphy organized the event.

Students study underneath one a tent on the quad on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

UNC planning to remove campus tents after Commencement

By Courtland Bartosik | Apr. 25

Earlier this month, Provost Chris Clemens announced that the campus tents will be removed after Commencement, which is on May 8.

Arts Everywhere presents a series of "Pandemic Postcards" made by staff across campus through the month of March. The postcards are displayed at Polk Place for Arts Everywhere day on Friday, April 8, 2022.

'Grounded Growth': University hosts sixth annual Arts Everywhere Day

By Lauren Fichten | Apr. 10

In addition to the “I Was Here: Postcards from the Pandemic,” exhibit, Arts Everywhere Day included an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student art exhibit and a Poetry Fox event.