Student Life

SBP candidates discuss goals for representing students at first debate

Each candidate had two minutes to answer their question with a one-minute follow-up. Questions were submitted by students beforehand or asked in real time by those who chose to watch live.

LISTEN: UNC Student Body President Election

Virtual campaigning challenges: From ballot signature sharing to an ethics complaint

The Board of Elections held a hearing for the complaint at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Board said after the hearing that it will release its verdict from the complaint in the next 24 hours.

'We are out to build a foundation': Meet student body president candidate Lamar Richards

“What we’re doing is we’re undoing the entire foundation, and we’re building a new foundation that is built on collective belonging and inclusivity," Lamar Richards said.

Editorial: Meet Student Body President candidate Lamar Richards

Learn more about student body president candidate Lamar Richards.

Editorial: Meet Student Body President candidate Keshav Javvadi

Learn more about student body candidate Keshav Javvadi and his platform.

UNC junior Anna Jordan runs 'AnnaBanana Jewelry' while balancing business school

This will be AnnaBanana Jewlery's third year contributing to the Jewels of Hope fundraiser, which is organized by Carolina Women in Business and benefits the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. 

UNC Student Government representatives provide key upcoming election information

On election day, students will be given a link that will take them to the voting screen. Students will have to log in with either their PID or Onyen. From there, they can choose their ideal candidates for student body offices. 

'Help other people': Meet student body president candidate Keshav Javvadi

Regardless of Tuesday’s election results, Keshav Javvadi hopes to leave a lasting impact on the University. “Your voice matters, get involved,” he said. 

Relax and recharge: Students use wellness days to catch up on shows, movies

“When we have things like movies and shows, it gives us a chance to go into a different world," UNC psychology professor Jonathan Abramowitz said. "It distracts us from the stress of school, the stress of the pandemic and whatever other stressors are going on in our lives." 

C-START program gives students a chance to share their passions through teaching

Honors Carolina’s C-START, which stands for “Carolina Students Taking Academic Responsibility through Teaching," allows undergraduates to design, develop and teach their own courses. These include topics ranging from literature to the environment. 

Explaining the UNC student body election process as campaign season gets underway

Election season at UNC officially began Tuesday when candidates for student body elections publicly launched their campaigns. Students involved with student body elections explained how the process works, how it has changed because of the pandemic and what students should expect moving forward.

TikTok feta pasta: Worth it, or not? UNC students weigh in on the viral trend

Inspired to cook at home instead of eating out, students are giving the viral dish a try. Some praise the recipe for its delicious simplicity, but others feel it doesn't live up to the hype.

Do you think you've had bad Valentine's Day experiences? You're not alone.

For some, Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. For others, not so much. 

'Essential part of my life': Senior Marina Fela-Castillo runs handmade gift business

“Lockdown happened and I hit a very low point in my life where all I was doing was going to class and then lying in bed,” Marina Carolina Fela-Castillo, owner of Pintamar, said. “It was awful, so I turned to my artistic side again and I started making things.”

Single students find ways to celebrate love beyond romance for Valentine's Day

“I’m a hopeless romantic so I love to see other people in love,” she said. "True love is so pure and cute and I know one day I’m gonna eventually celebrate it.”

Where'd Y'all Go? Viral watchdog Instagram account deleted after threats

“I think this account was the first time that students were seeing, ‘Oh, people are watching,’” UNC senior Molly Cummings said. “I think the students that don't care, simply don't care. I don't think their actions are going to change unless the University does something, so with the account being gone, I don't know that things will change unless the University starts taking action.”

Campus Recreation reopens facilities to help students stay active

Equipment is sterilized after each use and also during an hour-long deep clean period between each of the two-hour time blocks. For students not going to Campus Recreation, live, virtual classes are also an option.

Learn from UNC students on how to budget

Tracking expenses, budgeting and saving are important skills to learn in college. Here's how these students are managing their money. 

CAPS has a remedy for students of color struggling to find mental health support

In September of 2020, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) launched a program to connect students of color with psychologists they can relate to. “The main goal of MCHP program is to be forward facing, to go into student groups and organizations, doing outreach and being present in student meetings,” Erinn Scott, co-facilitator of the program, said. Jasmine Mobley, a junior studying sociology, said her identity as a Black woman wasn’t prioritized by her white doctor, making it difficult to find help.