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Chapel Hill mayor says a potential federal funding freeze could impact local programs

January 31, 2025 W.H. Hayes

Federal courts have blocked President Trump’s federal funding freeze for now, But if the order is eventually implemented, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson says it could limit the town’s public transportation, green initiatives, public libraries, and more.

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As UNC plans to add more students, its dorms already can’t house everyone who wants a room

January 31, 2025 Mia Khatib

Chancellor Lee Roberts plans to increase UNC’s undergraduate enrollment by 500 students next year, with a long term goal of adding 5000. But UNC already can’t meet demand for dorm rooms.

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At some local shelters, the number of people seeking cold-weather beds has tripled

January 31, 2025 Melodi Carty

Recent cold temperatures presented a unique challenge for unhoused individuals, who relied on a variety of community organization for shelter on freezing nights.

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More prisons are offering college and technical classes to help reduce repeat offenses

January 20, 2025 Sofia Casini

Education programs have grown in U.S. prisons, offering inmates both academic and vocational training to reduce recidivism and make them more employable.

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‘Everybody’s fighting the cold’: Helene survivors struggle to find housing for the winter

December 31, 2024 Henry Taylor

FEMA and charities have brought hundreds of campers to Western North Carolina to serve as temporary shelter. But there’s no long term solution after the storm damaged 73,000 homes.

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Local demand for contraceptive services spikes after Trump’s re-election

November 22, 2024 Maddie Policastro

Many healthcare providers have seen an increase in clients seeking contraceptive services following the election. Some are opting for long-term birth control methods like IUDs or tubal ligation.

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Students from immigrant families express fears, make plans for Trump’s second term

November 22, 2024 Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Donald Trump has promised to start a mass deportation campaign on day one of his presidency. Some students in immigrant families are preparing paperwork and taking other steps to protect themselves.

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College students have embraced AI tools, but some professors are trying to catch up

November 22, 2024 Madeleine Ahmadi

Students are experimenting with AI tools to aid in comprehension and assignment completion, while some educators are incorporating AI into their syllabi.

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Student activists reassess their strategies as they prepare for another Trump presidency

November 15, 2024 Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Some student groups say they will focus more of their actions locally, as they likely face an unwelcome reception from the Trump Administration.

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UNC men’s rowing team faces setbacks after somebody stole their boat motors

November 15, 2024 Sarah Ellis

Three motors were stolen from the team’s practice site on University Lake, and two remain missing. Police have made no arrests.

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