Student Groups and Organizations

BSM discusses what should change to improve UNC experience for black students

By Dylan Tastet | November 18

Members of Black Student Movement met in the Upendo lounge Wednesday night to discuss things they would like to see from the University administration ...

Final finance committee reviews fall semester

By Cain Twyman | November 18

In its last meeting of the semester Tuesday, Student Congress's Finance Committee looked back on its fall legislative cycle.

Walk-Ons, Cypher conflict leads to concert

By Trevor Lenzmeier | November 5

On most weeknights around 10 p.m., the Pit is primarily trafficked by students either filing out of the library, visiting the Student Union or walking ...

Long Story Short features small plays by UNC students

By Ziyad Habash | October 22

For the fifth year in a row, the writing for the screen and stage minor will give aspiring screenwriters and playwrights an experience ordinarily reserved ...

UNControllables host spray paint workshop

By Maggie Mouat | October 13

The street art workshop put on by the student-run organization known as the UNControllables and started off with an introduction to the difference in ...

A day in the life of a CHIP: Senior Luke Miller (Business Administration and Economics Major and minor in cognitive science) looks on as his fellow CHIP members practice a skit. Bobby Decker (far left) (junior, English/Political Science Major) and Isabelle DeWitt (center) (senior, dramatic arts major) also look on.

Business by day, improv by night: A Day in the Life of Luke Miller

By Trevor Lenzmeier | September 30

As the Chapel Hill Players concluded their Tuesday rehearsal before their show this Friday evening, the group of eight sat in a circle in a performance ...

Event to bring attention to sexual assault and violence

By Belle Hillenburg | September 30

At Speak Out!, Project Dinah members share stories of sexual assault and violence through the words of survivors.

Latina/o community at UNC promotes awareness of HIV

By Maria Prokopowicz | September 29

By Maria Prokopowicz Staff Writer  At the “Spread the Knowledge, Not the Virus” event free condoms and lots of information about sexually transmitted ...

UNC students gather for opening ceremony of 'Hurston Hall'

By Acy Jackson | September 18

By Acy Jackson Assistant University Editor Followed by the music of Nina Simone, student activists called for the end of white supremacy on UNC’s campus.  Students ...

Jeremy McKellar, senior, is president of the Black Student Movement and his friend Joseph Kouaho is the Embrace Community Coach.

Big plans: BSM's first general body meeting

By Jack Davis | September 16

The Black Student Movement kicked off a new year with discussion, reflection and pizza Wednesday evening.

Deepthi Gowrishankar talks to participants before counting down to the balloon release Thursday afternoon.

Letting go of mental health’s heavy stigma

By Karli Krasnipol | September 11

Yellow shirts and yellow balloons covered campus on Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, presented by Active Minds at Carolina, Embody Carolina, Stigma ...

The UNC volleyball team defeated Stanford 3 matches to 0 on Thursday evening.

NPHC event addresses how to interact with police

By Mona Bazzaz | September 11

Sgt. James David thinks engaging with the community is an important part of his job.

One year down, Carolina Cupboard plans for the future

By Cain Twyman | September 9

Coming up on the one-year anniversary of its opening, Carolina Cupboard has big ideas for what this next year can bring for students.

Sexuality and Gender Alliance launched its big-little program

By Maria Prokopowicz | September 8

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance introduced a little program to their club this year, but members hope it will have a big impact.

The Dozen Donut Dash began at the Old Well on Friday morning in September 2015. Participants had to run 2.5 miles before eating a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts and running another 1.5 miles. The race raises awareness and support for cancer patients.

Dozen Doughnut Dash raises thousands for cancer center

By Ashlen Renner | September 8

The smell of sugary glaze filled the air as the first of the 480-dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts were unpacked.

African-American Greek groups pitch SASB plots

By Anyssa Reddix | August 20

UNC’s African-American fraternities and sororities are honoring their heritage with a proposal for a garden of plots in SASB Plaza.

The Siren celebrates release of spring issue

By Chloe Lackey | April 23

A variety of student organizations exist on campus to raise awareness for social issues and participate in activism. The Siren, a student-produced feminist ...

Dr. Juliane Hammer gives a talk on Gender, Muslim Women, and Islamophobia Monday evening in the Student Union.

Session tackles intricacies of Islamophobia with professor Juliane Hammer

By Emily Lowe | April 22

Professor Juliane Hammer wants students to know that Islamophobia is not a disease.

Keegan Pullar is an exchange student from New Zealand.

Black Student Movement sends off seniors, looks to future

By Mona Bazzaz | April 21

For many members of the Black Student Movement, the Umoja Awards are a time to not only reflect on the accomplishments of the past, but also look forward ...

Relay For Life raises $124K, honors victims

By Shuyan Huang | April 19

Illuminated by candlelight, participants in Friday’s Relay For Life walked in silence on the track of Fetzer Field in honor of loved ones who have battled ...