Chapel Hill Transit to purchase three electric buses
Chapel Hill Transit is looking to add three new electric busses to its fleet within the next 18 months.
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A day in the life of a Chapel Hill Transit driver
The grip of Tammy McNair’s leather-gloved hands tightened as she watched the red light turn to green. Her foot eased off the brake as she spun the wide steering wheel, turning the bus onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in one smooth motion. She cruised toward campus, keeping a careful eye on the pedestrians on the sidewalk as she pulled onto one of Chapel Hill’s many narrow streets. McNair slowed to a stop at the side of the road, greeting three passengers as they got on the T bus. While many Chapel Hill residents were just then heading to work or class, Tammy was already on her second route of the day.
Now that I'm on campus, what does voting look like as a student?
Wondering how you'll be voting when you are hundreds of miles away from home? Never fear, we've got answers for you here, and on how you can get involved with democracy on campus.
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.
UNC announces new vice provost for digital and lifelong learning, Todd Nicolet
Todd Nicolet will serve as the new vice provost for digital and lifelong learning as announced by Robert Blouin on Thursday.
What's going on with the gender pay gap at UNC?
UNC continues to discuss its gender pay gap. Executive Vice Provost Ron Strauss is making strides to remediate the issue.
$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.
How is Orange County responding to the N.C. voter ID law?
Senate Bill 824, requiring photographic identification to vote, will take effect starting in 2020. The Orange County Board of Elections is taking steps to get IDs for as many people as possible.
UNC Police arrests Student Veterans Assistance Coordinator
UNC Police arrested Student Veterans Assistance Coordinator Amber Mathwig on Wednesday after she refused to stop sitting on the steps of a campus building that was being used for an unannounced police training exercise.
Western Carolina University has a new chancellor
Kelli R. Brown will assume the position of the 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University in July. Brown was elected by the WCU Board of Governors on Thursday, bringing a legacy of success to the chancellor-less University
4 suspects in the toppling of Silent Sam had their trials yesterday. What happened?
Read the legal decisions given by the Orange County District Court on the four suspects who were accused of toppling Silent Sam.
UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council
Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.
Could you be persuaded to change how you do your laundry?
In the 500-level course, students are promoting a change in students' attitudes toward how they do their laundry.
UNC researchers find only 17.1% of employers offer comprehensive health programs
The study found that while workplaces are increasing health and wellness measures for their employees, there is still much work to be done.
UNC celebrates undergraduate research from the 2018-19 year
Nearly 270 UNC undergrads showcased their research from 30 different disciplines at this year's Celebration of Undergraduate Research.
What is the Campus Safety Commission?
The commission, initially announced on March 22, will also facilitate discussion with the UNC community regarding the roles and expectations of the relationship between the community and campus police.
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.
Senators discuss including accountability in Higher Education Act reauthorization
Democratic senators across the country have been discussing how to create accountability for colleges and universities on student loan defaulting.
Who's serving on the Campus Safety Commission?
The twenty Campus Safety Commission appointees will serve to guide campus policing policies and practices as well as foster relationships between campus police and community, according to an email by Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz shared on Monday afternoon.
