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Yalitza Ramos, the newly appointed director of the Campus Y, poses for a portrait at the building on Sept. 14, 2021.

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UNC Campus Y names new director

By Emily Orland | Sep. 19

On Aug. 26, Yalitza Ramos was announced as the new director of the Campus Y after having served as interim director for 18 months. Ramos is a double Tar Heel with a background in social work. While serving as interim director, Ramos was also director of the Bonner Leaders Program. She has worked with multiple local nonprofits and organizations throughout her time at UNC, including Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the Orange County Literacy Council, the Compass Center for Women and Families and Girls on the Run.

UNC Student Body President Lamar Richards attends the Board of Trustees meeting at the Carolina Inn on Thursday May 20, 2021.

Helen McGinnis

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Campus President's Council discusses UNC COVID-19 policies in emergency meeting

By Emily Orland | Sep. 6

The Campus President's Council held an emergency meeting Friday. The agenda included discussion of a statement released by UNC Student Government executive board officers titled, "Enough is Enough," in response to the University's COVID-19 policies.

A woman crosses Columbia St in front of Fraternity Court on March 28, 2021.

Yates McConnell

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With increased calls to abolish Greek life, the road is far from easy

By Emily Orland | Mar. 28

UNC and Duke are just two of many college campuses where students have called for a move toward abolishing Greek life on campus, due to issues of exclusivity and historic ties to white supremacy. Despite many calls for reform, students have faced roadblocks at almost every push for deactivation along the way.

Students share a moment of silence at the Campus Y on Sunday, March 21, 2021during a vigil in honor of the lives lost during a shooting in Atlanta.

Chris Ocana

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Campus Y vigil honors victims of Atlanta shooting, supports Asian American community

By Emily Orland | Mar. 21

The event created space for the UNC Asian American community and allies to grieve and reflect.

DTH Photo Illustration. The university’s response to the pandemic worsened the distrust people already felt toward UNC after events such as Silent Sam and Title IX concerns.

Kiara Alvarado

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How the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted growing distrust in the University

By Rachel Crumpler and Emily Orland | Dec. 6

Mimi Chapman, chairperson of the faculty, said the broad distrust that has emerged in recent months is partially due to a series of past events, like the NCAA scandal, Silent Sam and Title IX concerns. The erosion of trust that resulted from these events was never fully regained, and new University leadership has assumed the responsibility of repairing past harm while confronting new challenges.

DTH Photo Illustration. UNC-CH students ready themselves to make a difference during this 2020 election.

Atticus Sopp

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Student leaders continue the push for Election Day course accommodations

By Emily Orland | Oct. 5

After the University suggested a pause in classes on Oct. 9 in observance of World Mental Health Day, students are continuing to advocate for accommodations on Election Day to increase voter turnout.

Early voting for the Chapel Hill local election is available on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chapel of the Cross on E. Franklin St.

Parker Brown

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Student commission calls on the University to pause classes on Election Day

By Emily Orland | Sep. 27, 2020

To encourage civic action, groups on campus are encouraging students to go out to the polls, and petitioned the University to pause classes on Election Day.

A summer facilities worker walks to the edge of Wilson Library while wearing a mask as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

Angelina Katsanis

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UNC implements new program for employees to 'donate' leave

By Emily Orland | Sep. 3, 2020

The University announced a new Shared Leave program by which employees can donate leave to other employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Faculty, campus workers, and graduate students rally in front of South Building for campus workers' safety and job security on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.

Emily Orland

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Campus workers call on UNC for job security in series of protests

By Emily Orland | Aug. 30, 2020

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 (left) with her friend Kailie George at UNC. Photo courtesy of Abby Ward.

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Clarissa Ward, a UNC student with 'incredible spirit', passed away at 21

By Emily Orland | Aug. 21, 2020

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 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.

Emily Orland

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By Emily Orland | Aug. 30, 2020

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.

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UNC Campus Y names new director

Campus President's Council discusses UNC COVID-19 policies in emergency meeting

With increased calls to abolish Greek life, the road is far from easy

Campus Y vigil honors victims of Atlanta shooting, supports Asian American community

How the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted growing distrust in the University

Student leaders continue the push for Election Day course accommodations

Student commission calls on the University to pause classes on Election Day

UNC implements new program for employees to 'donate' leave

Campus workers call on UNC for job security in series of protests

Clarissa Ward, a UNC student with 'incredible spirit', passed away at 21

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