Emily Orland
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UNC implements new program for employees to 'donate' leave
The University announced a new Shared Leave program by which employees can donate leave to other employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus workers call on UNC for job security in series of protests
Hosted by the NC Public Service Workers Union UE150 and The Workers of UNC Coalition, this rally was the start of a series of demonstrations calling on UNC to advocate for worker safety.
Clarissa Ward, a UNC student with 'incredible spirit', passed away at 21
Clarissa Ward was a rising junior at UNC. Friends and family describe her humble and faithful walk through life, recounting her impact on the world around her.
UNC students discuss advantages, challenges of social media activism
Social media can be a useful tool for communication and education, but when used for activism, some UNC students say it can lead to performative gestures and misinformation.
Students, faculty, campus workers hold die-in to protest UNC's campus reopening
Campus workers, faculty, students and more hosted a die-in protest in front of the South Building, one of the latest efforts protesting campus' reopening this fall.
Granville Towers delays move in for students with FDOC two weeks away
Residents of Granville Towers East were originally permitted to move in as early as Aug. 5. Now, with just two weeks until the first day of classes, they must change their plans after being informed that unfinished renovations have delayed their move-in date for at least three weeks.
Here's how nursing clinicals are adjusting to the obstacles of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way in which experiential courses — like many in the UNC Nursing School — have been taught. UNC School of Nursing members share their thoughts as to how nursing students will be impacted by the changes and adjustments.
Here's how loosened admission requirements affect UNC System applicants
The UNC System has a new SAT/ACT/GPA requirement for high school seniors applying to institutions. Here's how it could impact UNC-Chapel Hill and other UNC System schools.
UNC Makerspaces are helping fight against medical supply shortages due to COVID-19
UNC's Makerspaces are teaming up with UNC Health to help fight the shortage of medical supplies due to COVID-19.
Don't let midterms get you down — here's how to prioritize your mental health
“I just think the increase in academic stress causes whatever else is creating a disturbance to rise to the surface."
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UNC community members hold a sign advocating for UE Local 150, the North Carolina Public Service Workers Union, at their protest on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.