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Student organization ‘Edible Campus’ works to help feed food insecure community members

April 21, 2023 Hannah Noel

Edible Campus UNC is working to combat food insecurity locally by cultivating fresh produce all around UNC’s campus.

‘UNC Trash Force’ is a student group hellbent on purging litter from campus

April 21, 2023 Henry Taylor

The student organization picked up more than 250 pounds over the past year.

UNC study finds infrastructure for e-scooters could be the key to reducing injuries

April 14, 2023 Henry Taylor

A UNC study concluded that infrastructure improvements are needed to reduce injuries from e-scooter use.

‘AfroPix symposium’ provides a sense of community to Black computer science students

April 14, 2023 Denise Stroud

Earlier this month, UNC student organization Black in Tech presented their 4th annual AfroPix symposium, to bring together Black students in technology.

UNC professor helps actors master the distinctive accents of their characters

April 14, 2023 Sofía Basurto

Professor Gwendolyn Schwinke teaches actors how to ace an accent.

In this UNC class, it’s okay to clown around

March 31, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

This Saturday is April Fools Day, but here’s a class that’s no joke: “Physical Comedy, Farce Techniques, and Clown,” or just clown class, is dedicated to the art of clowning around.

Late Night With Toys: UNC students help children with special needs

March 31, 2023 Annie Le Baron

A UNC club adapts toys to make them easier to use by children with special needs.

Wood-cooked BBQ is a North Carolina staple, but could become a thing of the past

March 24, 2023 Christian Phillips

Most remaining barbecue restaurants cook with gas, rather than wood, to save time and money. But traditionalists say the taste isn’t the same.

Two UNC programs aim to provide first-generation students a sense of community

March 24, 2023 Hannah Noel

About 20% of UNC’s undergraduate student population is made up of first-generation college students. Programs such as CAPS’ First in the Family group and Carolina Firsts aim to create community and provide resources.

‘App Team Carolina’ promotes inclusivity among student web app developers

March 24, 2023 Denise Stroud

App Team Carolina is a student-run organization that promotes IOS-centered learning for developers and designers and makes space for women to explore careers in technology.