‘Your friendly neighborhood WhizthKid’: Meet the crossing guard supporting students

Hasan Wilson Jr., aka. WhiztheKid, and first year student Otto Schonwalder shake hands in the Bell Tower Cross Walk (Sarah Ellis / Carolina Connection)

If you’ve ever walked through the bustling heart of campus and heard music bumping on a weekday chances are you’ve met one of UNC’s legends — the crossing guard, who goes by the name “Whiz.”  His real name is Hasan Wilson Jr. And in his eight months in the crosswalk on South Road he has created a community of good vibes and music. Sarah Ellis crosses the street to find out why.

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