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Sofia Casini

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More prisons are offering college and technical classes to help reduce repeat offenses

January 20, 2025 Sofia Casini

Education programs have grown in U.S. prisons, offering inmates both academic and vocational training to reduce recidivism and make them more employable.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on University Day, call for Roberts to resign

October 11, 2024 Sofia Casini

The protest was largely peaceful and was smaller than the encampment last spring that sparked violence and arrests.

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Scientists predict storms like Helene will become stronger, more common

September 27, 2024 Sofia Casini

Climate change is making hurricanes more severe and wetter, leading to an increased risk of flooding and other disastrous effects.

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UNC experts react to explosive revelations in the NC Governors race

September 20, 2024 Sofia Casini

Revelations that Republican candidate Mark Robinson posted lewd and offensive messages on a porn web site could affect GOP candidates up and down the ballot.

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Are Gen Z job applicants unprofessional or too demanding?

April 26, 2024 Sofia Casini

Some job recruiters say today’s college graduates are unprofessional, and it’s hurting their employment prospects. But UNC students and Career Services officials strongly disagree.

Features

Springtime pollen can make you miserable, even if you’re not allergic to it

April 5, 2024 Sofia Casini

Spring is in full swing here in North Carolina. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and allergies are surging. Monday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality reported record amounts of tree pollen within the Triangle. Dr.Scott P Commins is the Associate Chief for Allergy & Immunology at

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Students seek to bring attention to the war in Sudan, which has killed thousands and displaced millions

March 8, 2024 Sofia Casini

UNC’s Community Justice, Abolition, and Anti Racism Collective held Sudan Week, for students to engage with Sudanese culture, learn about the crisis, and donate to humanitarian efforts.

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NC will legalize sports betting in 2024, but students have been gambling illegally for years

December 1, 2023 Sofia Casini

Though sports betting won’t become legal until some time in 2024, that hasn’t deterred sports fans, even those under 21, from participating in it. At UNC, gambling is prevalent.

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Inflation has cooled, but food insecurity is affecting more students

November 10, 2023 Sofia Casini

A higher percentage of students reported that they are experiencing food insecurity this year.

Features

Cold fall temperatures have students donning sweaters, sipping hot drinks

November 3, 2023 Sofia Casini

Autumn’s cold weather has finally arrived in Chapel Hill. UNC students are bundling up, drinking hot drinks, and enjoying the beauty of Fall colors.

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