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After Dr. Seuss’ estate pulled six books, parents and librarians reexamine representation in children’s literature

March 25, 2021

Due to racist imagery, Dr. Seuss’ estate pulled six books from publication. The move started national conversations about diversity and representation in children’s libraries.

Losing the last goodbye: some people aren’t able to see their loved ones before they pass away

March 19, 2021

The death of a loved one is difficult to deal with, but it’s even harder because of the pandemic.

UNC’s female campus leaders hope to inspire Tar Heels to be true to themselves while helping their peers

March 19, 2021 Daniel Myrick

UNC has an incredible group of women on campus – including Tamiya Troy, Patrice McGloin, and Montia Daniels – who are hoping to inspire current and future Tar Heels to be their authentic selves.

Wearing masks during spring is nothing to sneeze at; It can help seasonal allergies

March 19, 2021

For some seasonal allergy sufferers, wearing a mask solved the cold case of how to prevent the worst of their symptoms.

Dreaming can’t mask pandemic anxiety, as many report COVID-19 nightmares

March 5, 2021

People are having nightmares about not wearing masks – a pandemic upgrade to the classic anxiety dream of being in your underwear in public.

The fungus among us: UNC student discovers a new mushroom on campus

February 26, 2021

Biology major Corbin Bryan discovered the first positively identified Chip Cherry mushroom in North Carolina.

From pick-up games to video games, intramural sports go virtual during the pandemic

February 26, 2021

Because of the pandemic, intramurals at UNC have gone virtual in an effort to provide students with a sense of community.

As gyms reopen, some people are hesitant to return to their normal workout routines

February 26, 2021

UNC students and faculty have mixed feelings about returning to on-campus gyms, despite increased COVID-19 safety precautions.

Carrboro High School student coalition launches a podcast amplifying local Black student experiences

February 25, 2021

Carrboro High School students launched a podcast featuring anonymous voices talking about Black Lives Matter and their experiences as Black students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.

Farmers milk profits from cow share programs, but experts warn of health dangers from raw milk

February 19, 2021

It’s illegal to sell fresh milk straight from the cow in North Carolina because of its health risks. But farmers are getting around that by selling shares of the cow.