A.J. OLeary

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Kendall Harrow, a sophomore economics major, works on an assignment on her computer at the UNC Student Store on Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2019.

Computer science department considers application-based entry to major

Following complaints of over-crowded classes and a lack of resources, the Department of Computer Science is considering an application-based entry process.

(From left ) Grace He, a junior music and psychology major; Cameron Lynch, a sophomore undecided major; Ashley Broadwater, a senior public relations major; and Maya Wahl, a junior exercise and sport science major, pose in front of an Embody Carolina banner in front of the Campus Y on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.

Here's how to take care of yourself over the holidays

By A.J. OLeary

As holiday stress is at a high, here's how students suggest staying mentally healthy.

Lloyd Kramer (left), chair of the Faculty Executive Committee, looks on as Robert Blouin, executive vice chancellor and provost, speaks during an FEC meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Blouin briefly addressed an initiative to bring learning onto a digital platform moving forward.

Here's what you missed at Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting

By A.J. OLeary

At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, committee members discussed the effectiveness of online learning, the University's strategic plan and the allegations against concussion research conducted at UNC.

UNC makes plans to demolish Odum Village and build new property in its place due to its age and the expensive price of including new sprinkler systems.

Demolition begins on 37 buildings in the Odum Village complex

By A.J. OLeary

Demolition is underway at Odum Village for 37 buildings of the on-campus graduate student and family apartments, UNC Facilities announced last week.

Jackson Trice, a senior economics major, stands in front of Gardner Hall, home to UNC's department of economics on Wednesday, Nov.6, 2019.

UNC economics department adds bachelor of science degree

By A.J. OLeary

Though the program is still in an initial planning phase, students graduating as soon as May 2021 may be able to participate.

Junior biology major Thoai Vu practicing the violin in Hill Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Vu is the president and founder of Heeling in Harmony. Vu said that the club "aims to promote healing and improve quality of life through music and music related activities."

Here's how a group of UNC students is trying to use music for healing

By A.J. OLeary

Heeling in Harmony is a student-run musical therapy group that aims to soothe and calm people with their music.

Students prepare for class in Phillips 208 on Monday, March 18, 2019. This is one of five classrooms considered a 'Studio Classroom' and just one type of classroom in Carolina's Flexible Learning Spaces Initiative. The Initiative's purpose is to improve student-focused interaction through the modernization of classrooms.

These UNC classes could change your life — or at least your major

By A.J. OLeary

UNC students interviewed by The Daily Tar Heel shared the life-changing experiences they had in classes.

Thomas Keith, a philosophy and gender studies professor at California State Polytechnic University, discusses the implications of what he callled "bro-culture" at his talk in Hyde Hall on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

'The Bro Code' and toxic masculinity discussed by visiting lecturer

By A.J. OLeary

A professor from Claremont Graduate University spoke about the pervasive effects of toxic masculinity in society.

From right to left: Victor Ehrnrooth, Daniel Bonomo and Baker Fran. Photo courtesy of Victor Ehrnrooth.

New global development club seeks to take a different lens on international issues

By A.J. OLeary

The UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for Global Development — better known as The Global Development Association — is a new club on campus that is hoping to connect students interested in engaging in conversations about issues of the world.