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Students and faculty of UNC’s much-maligned African-American studies department are fighting back against criticism.

Police still have released little information about the death of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, who was found dead in her apartment Sept. 7.

UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp has re-asserted his plans to step down at the end of the school year, despite calls for him to reconsider.

If Holden Thorp had handled the recent campus crises differently, might he have preserved his chancellorship?

Following his resignation as UNC’s Chancellor, Holden Thorp reflects on his career, his future, and the recent campus scandals.

UNC System officials discuss Chancellor Holden Thorp’s performance after a scandal led to the resignations of two campus fundraisers.

Friends remember UNC junior Faith Hedgepeth, who was found dead in her home. No arrests have been made in the homicide investigation.

The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte provided some UNC students the opportunity to work with political groups and the media.

UNC Political Scientist Thomas Carsey talks about the battle for young voters in this year’s Presidential election.

A controversial ad on Chapel Hill Transit buses has prompted some citizens to ask that the town review its policy.