Features

Two schools join to hire their first DEI director

February 24, 2023 Denise Stroud

Two schools at UNC have joined together to hire their first director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Anthony James is filling that role for the School of Education and the School of Information and Library Science.

Hundreds of runners participate in Krispy Kreme Challenge on NC State campus

February 10, 2023 Christian Phillips

The Krispy Kreme Challenge, one of the most unique street races in the world, made a triumphant post-pandemic return last Saturday.

Taylor Swift fans haven’t forgotten about last year’s Ticketmaster fiasco. Neither have U.S. senators.

February 10, 2023 Kyle Turik

Last year, Ticketmaster was sharply criticized after their poor handling of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. Now, Congress is deciding whether the company is too powerful in the entertainment industry.

Students and faculty navigate new challenges of AI generated writing and art

February 10, 2023 Sofía Basurto

Artificial Intelligence or AI is something that may not seem college approved. But some professors are embracing it in their classes.

Storytelling class aims to help UNC students spin a better yarn

February 3, 2023 Denise Stroud

UNC has storytelling classes in departments where you might expect them – like English and Journalism. But students in other disciplines are also learning the value of telling a good story.

‘Hugs and Pups’ puts a pause on the hugs, but they’re still spreading positivity

February 3, 2023 Lorelai Sykes and Sophie Mallinson

‘Hugs and Pups’ is a group that provides stress relief to students in the form of dog pets and mom hugs, but health concerns have put a pause on the hugs.

Renovations at the Coker Arboretum don’t stop students from making use of the natural space

January 27, 2023 Savannah Gunter

The renovation of UNC’s historic Coker Arbor is scheduled to conclude before next fall. Despite frigid temperatures, community members are digging in to appreciate the natural space in all its seasons.

UNC professor Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses why inclusive scholarship matters

January 27, 2023 Denise Stroud

Professor Tressie McMillan Cottom is a distinguished academic, an award-winning educator, a best-selling writer, and something of a celebrity.

A new role for an ancient practice: Sheep are in demand to trim the grass at solar farms

January 16, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

North Carolina’s solar farms are gaining ‘solar sheep’ as part of a practice combining new technology with the traditional farming industry.

The Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count is part recreation, part science

January 14, 2023 Brianna Atkinson

The decades-old tradition – sponsored by the National Audubon Society – goes beyond just a bird watching as a hobby.