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‘I know what it's like’: Rachel Goode researches eating disorders among Black women

By Brianna Atkinson | January 22

Rachel Goode won the Society for Social Work and Research's 2023 Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award this month.  Her unique research ...

Franklin McCain Jr. lectures on campus for MLK Jr. Week of Celebration

By Eilah Wood | January 19

Franklin McCain Jr. is the son of Franklin McCain Sr., one of the members of the Greensboro Four — four students who staged a sit-in at Greensboro’s ...

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'They care more about an AC unit than arts' — UNC dance studio at demolition risk for practice gym

By Amie Cooke | January 19

UNC Athletics is considering creating a new practice space for the women’s basketball team in Woollen Gym. But in order to do that, they may be sacrificing ...

'False promises': Residents of Granville Towers face maintenance issues

By Anna Neil | January 19

This week, Granville Towers East has experienced increased maintenance issues within the building. Students say that these issues include broken elevators, ...

'All we want is what's fair:' Campus workers publicly read updated demands

By Emily Gajda | January 18

A group of about 20 campus and graduate workers publicly read the list for the first time while the UNC System Board of Governors met at the UNC System ...

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UNC Greek life members package meals for Rise Against Hunger

By Jessica Walker | January 18

Last Friday, members of UNC Fraternity and Sorority Life participated in a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event. This event brought together Greek ...

'They gave me a lot of love': Support group brings dogs and hugs to campus

By Stella Griffin | January 18

HAPPEE — Hugs and Pups Posse - Encouraging and Empowering — frequently visits UNC's campus to bring students a sense of community. Ranging from "meditation ...

Column: "Name three hip-hop songs"

By Kailee Sullivan | January 17

"Through my years of being a woman who appreciates this kind of music, I have noticed men consistently have not taken me as seriously as other male fans. ...

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New UNC psychology study links social media to adolescent brain development

By Annie Ham | January 16

In a first-of-its-kind study by two UNC psychology doctoral students, children who checked social media more often were found to be more sensitive to ...

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UNC Psychology community clinic offers mental health services on- and off-campus

By Lauren Rhodes | January 16

UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience provides resources for those struggling with mental health needs. This semester, the department has ...

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UNC continues multiple construction projects including library café

By Hannah Rosenberger | January 13

The UNC Board of Governors recently approved the allocation of University funds for the construction of a café in Davis Library.  The café will ...

'Exceptionally distinguished scholars': Meet four incoming Hussman professors

By Ira Wilder | January 11

Four newcomers — Shelvia Dancy, Michelle LaRoche, Marisa Porto and Peter Sherman — bring a heap of interdisciplinary experience and enhance ...

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UNC first-year wins national empowerment award for her work on TikTok

By Kayla Hallac | January 11

UNC first-year student, Mary Esposito, has been awarded the 2022 BMTX Annual Financial Empowerment Scholarship. She was selected out of over 1,000 applicants ...

UNC faces federal complaints for allegedly discriminating against white students

By Lauren Rhodes | January 10

Two complaints against a total of seven identity-based programs associated with UNC were filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil ...

Earthtones club celebrates student artists of color at UNC

By Keerthana Gotur | January 9

Earthtones, a club comprised of students of color at UNC, aims to foster a space for community building and self-expression through art.  The ...

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Word on the Street: The weirdest things that happened to students this semester

By Corey Davis | November 30

As final exams approach, many students are concluding a memorable semester on UNC's campus. Some students have had weird things happen to them.

Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on 2022 academic year

By Liv Reilly | November 30

University Desk Editor, Liv Reilly spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about 2022 and some of the major University events that happened throughout ...

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Student activists and organizers make an impact on campus in 2022

By Lauren Rhodes | November 30

From the midterm elections to gun violence prevention, students organized throughout campus, rallying behind and protesting the issues that mattered most ...

UNC senior exhibits in SAMA's first solo show since 2017

By Emi Maerz | November 17

A collection of art pieces from UNC senior Dacia Perez-Medina's undergraduate career, ‘Tender Decay’ opened on Nov. 10 and will be on display until ...

UNC history and race commission gives updates on campus spaces

By Madi Kirkman | November 17

In its Monday meeting, the University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward welcomed Danielle Hiraldo, the director of the American Indian Center, ...