2017

As finals approach, some students use Adderall as a study aid, but doctors warn of the danger. Students affected by DACA march in Raleigh to push for Congress to extend the program. UNC Health Care turns to pastoral counselors as part of the team providing mental health care to patients. Payment apps like Venmo are popular with students, but some worry about security. Finals week at UNC brings therapy dogs to campus, late-night concerts to the dining hall, and streakers to the library.

The tax reform plan moving through Congress could contain a big tax increase for graduate students. Women at UNC are among those joining the #MeToo movement and talking about their past experiences with sexual misconduct. A new collection at Wilson Library contains some little known documents and photos from the career of Dean Smith. Some fans are confused by a new bag policy at UNC sports venues. Why has The Nutcracker ballet become a Christmas tradition?

The tax reform bill moving through Congress would remove the tax deduction for college booster club dues. The UNC Board of Trustees hears opinions about the future of the Silent Sam monument. Students protest a campus appearance by a former advisor to President Trump. A new diet fad isn’t concerned about what you eat, but imposes limits on when you can eat it. Students work to make UNC more friendly to bees. Two students compose a new score to a very old film.

Students are upset that an undercover UNC police officer posed as a protester during rallies at the Silent Sam statue. The professor injured in the Davie Poplar fire is using his newfound fame to raise money for others. Veterans at UNC deal with the challenges of moving from the battlefield to the classroom. Student athletes have to watch what they tweet. Is it too early for students to start celebrating Christmas?

Police apprehend a former student after a small explosion damages UNC’s historic Davie Poplar tree. A professor was injured trying to put out the fire. The UNC Board of Governors is close to passing a new policy to limit campus protests. There’s a local election Tuesday, but most students aren’t interested. A UNC expert is calling for rule changes to prevent football concussions. Chapel Hill and Carrboro are home to a growing number of Syrian refugees.

One year after Hurricane Matthew, a UNC center is helping a historic town protect its African-American heritage. UNC debuts a bike share program that it hopes will avoid the problems experienced by similar programs on other campuses. A business professor tries his hand at helping run a family business. UNC looks to expand tailgating options on football Saturdays. Here’s a new way to make your Halloween costume: print it in 3D.

UNC escapes NCAA punishment for the academic/athletic scandal. Chancellor Carol Folt called the decision correct and fair, but critics said the university got off easy. Gov. Cooper returns to his alma mater for University Day. A new UNC center hopes to use academic research to alleviate poverty around the world. There’s something new at the N.C. State Fair: beer and wine. A local farm has added something to the tradition of pumpkin carving: You can do it alongside goats.

UNC kicks off its largest fundraising campaign ever. The NCAA delays the release of its conclusions in the long-running academic scandal. Your Sunday morning grocery run now can include beer and wine. A photo exhibit in Battle Park displays stark images of war. A Chapel Hill band brings together three musicians who’ve been friends since middle school. How do tattoos and piercings affect your prospects of landing a job?

As UNC leaders decide the future of Silent Sam, some students have designed an interactive app to put the Confederate statue in context. Uncertainty about DACA has left students concerned and fearful. Students from Puerto Rico try to stay in touch with family members after Hurricane Maria. One of the fastest growing sports at UNC is played on a computer, not in a stadium. The FBI’s sports corruption investigation causes shock waves throughout the NCAA. What’s it take to win a competitive eating contest?

The Trump Administration plans to change a federal policy on how colleges must respond to allegations of sexual assault. A university team will examine how DACA affects students. A state commission delays a decision on the future of Confederate monuments. A new national study shows one in five college students believe physical violence against speakers who make hurtful statements is acceptable. Cheerwine celebrates its 100th anniversary as a uniquely North Carolina bottled treat.