Maydha Devarajan
Articles
'Painful': UNC loses donations in the wake of the system's Silent Sam settlement
Following a settlement with the North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans, the University is facing the loss of donations by individuals concerned about where their money is going.
As undergraduate B.S. degrees rise, so do questions about where humanities fits in
As UNC develops a new economics Bachelor of Science program, professors and students have varying ideas about the value of science and humanities degrees.
After appealing his trespass order, the 'campus whistler' is back at UNC
The "campus whistler," Gregory Cheng, is back on campus after being trespassed by UNC Police in September. Here's how he appealed his trespass order.
Volunteerism or voluntourism? The ethical questions of student volunteering trips
While some students are interested in volunteer and travel opportunities, others find these types of trips problematic. A colloquial term for this phenomenon is "voluntourism," which many say exacerbates a "white savior complex." A good deal of risk can come with international organizations that commercialize humanitarian volunteering, originating from organizations not knowing the impact of their actions on the ground.
UNC’s 'whistler' trespassed from campus by police
Gregory Cheng, UNC's infamous "campus whistler," has been trespassed from campus, according to UNC Police. Now, he's considering appealing the decision.
The LSAT will go fully digital starting this month
The Law School Admission Council is changing the LSAT format starting this September.
Students discuss environmental consciousness on campus at Sustainability Social
While the University works towards their own sustainable goals, members of environmental groups across campus agree that collective student action is the most impactful way to effect change.
Here's what you need to know about UNC's new re-admissions guidelines
UNC will be launching Return to Carolina on Sept. 9 in an effort to address the needs of students who re-enroll in the school. The program will allow administrators from various departments across campus to provide information and guidance on next steps for the student’s individual case.
Meet the UNC student who wrote his own English textbook
Amirsaman Zahabioun, an incoming first-year and Iranian immigrant, took meticulous notes in all his high school courses. Instead of turning them into a study guide, he had a better idea: he published them in his very own English literature textbook.
Tar Heal Paws dog, Shep, retires after 2 years of service in UNC Hospitals
Shep, a golden retriever, has been volunteering at UNC Hospitals since 2015. His owner, Bill White, said Shep's personality and "gentle soul" made him a particularly good therapy dog.
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Campus Whistler
Gregory Cheng, UNC's "campus whistler," was trespassed from campus on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.
Sustainability Social
Students and campus members gather at the Sustainability Social in the Union Art Gallery