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For students paying their own way through college, unpaid internships pose a hardship

April 13, 2019    

For students whose families are not well off, it can be hard to accept unpaid summer internships.

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Students face uncertainty as Bennett College tries to stay open

April 13, 2019    

The historically black college in Greensboro is trying to improve its financial situation and keep its accreditation.

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Local DJ turned entrepreneur gains popularity with freestyle performances

April 6, 2019

UNC grad Drew Ryan has become a popular DJ and launched his own company AR entertainment. He’s started to travel and wants to expand his brand.

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Buzzing about Bee School: community members learn the profession

April 6, 2019

The Orange County Beekeepers Association has wrapped up its ten-week class, training new beekeepers to start their own hives.

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Palestinian rapper mixes unique music with controversial politics

April 6, 2019

At UNC, Tamer Nafar performed his politically-charged hip-hop music. Critics say parts of his performance are Anti-Semitic.

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“Like the little brother I never had”: SMART mentoring brings college students and kids together

March 30, 2019

UNC’s SMART Mentoring program pairs UNC students with local children. It targets low-income communities and focuses on issues of race, class and gender.

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Who let the dogs out… onto Instagram? Pet accounts take over the social media platform

March 30, 2019

Some UNC students have created Instagram accounts showcasing dog personalities. They say its a way to combat social media’s toxicity.

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UNC professor points to extreme weather as evidence of climate change

March 23, 2019

As much of the U.S. deals with extreme weather, UNC professor Chip Konrad explains why it’s a sign of climate change.

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At this Carrboro market, it’s truly a free-for-all

March 23, 2019

The Really Really Free Market of Carrboro is a place where you can find clothes, books, toys, and all kinds of other free stuff.

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Black female students lack access to hair salons. So, they turn to one another.

March 23, 2019

In Chapel Hill, there’s no place that specializes in styling black women’s hair. So, some students style each other’s hair in their dorm rooms, but that’s technically illegal in North Carolina.

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