Features

More UNC students are experiencing ‘burnout.’ It’s part of a nationwide trend

October 28, 2022 Tajahn Wilson

The nationwide trend of student burnout is increasing, according to a study by the Ohio State University. Some UNC students are among those feeling overstressed.

Chapel Hill celebrates Festifall, featuring art, music, food and more

October 14, 2022 Emma Cooke

Festival extends over several weekends, and attendees can patronize local art vendors, eat at food trucks, and even help paint a mural.

Triangle startup ‘CareYaya’ aims to relieve the burden of NC caregivers

October 14, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

The state of caregiving in the US is in need of help itself, and one Chapel Hill start-up aims to do just that.

UNC junior starts non-profit to provide fellow students with opportunities

October 13, 2022 Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata

A UNC business student built a non-profit during the pandemic. It has helped students across the nation get internship offers and MBA programs.

UNC’s ballroom dance team proves it often takes more than two to tango

October 7, 2022 Reagan Allen

The UNC Ballroom Dance Team offers free lessons to any skill level in Latin and Standard international dance styles. The team practices and competes together.

Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez highlights UNC’s Latinx Heritage Month

October 7, 2022 Emma Cooke

In a keynote address, Hernandez advised UNC students to take time for themselves.

New book investigates the role of gender in Disney and Pixar films

October 7, 2022 Chris Kammerer

“Language and Gender in Children’s Animated Films” takes a closer look at the role that gender plays in the plot and characters of films produced by Disney and Pixar.

UNC will host the 2023 World Anti-Bullying Forum

October 7, 2022 Lauryn Lovett

UNC will host next year’s World Anti-Bullying Forum. The event brings together anti-bullying researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators to discuss their work. Leading the forum is UNC Education Professor Dorothy Espelage.

Community cookout aims to bring together students and permanent Chapel Hill residents

September 30, 2022 Lorelai Sykes

Students and long-term residents gathered for a community cookout in effort to bridge the gap between the growing younger population and prior residents.

Acts of Random Kindness Club spreads positivity to students during midterms

September 30, 2022 Emma Cooke

UNC’s Acts of Random Kindness Club spreads positivity to students, hoping to help combat some of the stress that arises during midterms.