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Biden promises broadband internet access to North Carolinians who still lack it

February 2, 2024 Noah Powell and Taylor Holbrooks

President Biden visited Raleigh on Jan. 18, with the slogan “Investing in America” and a wifi logo posted around the event’s stage. He pledged to connect N.C. homes and businesses with affordable high-speed internet.

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Former Washington Post executive editor says journalism remains vital in an era of social media

February 2, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Marty Baron spoke at UNC about journalism in difficult times, and said there are still reasons for students to continue to pursue journalism careers.

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North Carolina’s first ‘Safe Parking Site’ creates space for homeless people in cars

January 14, 2024 Sierra Pfeifer

The Greensboro site is intended to be a place where anyone can stay in their cars for free overnight or during the day, without being hassled and asked to move.

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UNC’s Long COVID Recovery Clinic helps patients cope with lingering symptoms

January 14, 2024 Henry Taylor

A UNC clinic is working to help long COVID patients cope with their symptoms, while trying to get to the bottom of what causes some people’s symptoms to linger for months or years.

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Grief, fear, isolation: Students feel ongoing effects from the Israel-Hamas war

December 1, 2023 W.H. Hayes

Since the Hamas attack on Israel October 7, the conflict has led to increased emotional and mental distress on UNC students who have connections to Israel or the Palestinian territories.

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As Guskiewicz weighs Michigan State job, UNC begins to envision a future without him

December 1, 2023 Caroline Horne

Some professors and students are hoping Guskiewicz stays in Chapel Hill, while speculation has begun on possible successors.

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NC will legalize sports betting in 2024, but students have been gambling illegally for years

December 1, 2023 Sofia Casini

Though sports betting won’t become legal until some time in 2024, that hasn’t deterred sports fans, even those under 21, from participating in it. At UNC, gambling is prevalent.

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Town Council rejects condo building that would have been Chapel Hill’s tallest

December 1, 2023 Anthony DeHart

A proposed development at 157 East Rosemary Street aimed to add a 12 story building to the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.

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Advocates for disabled students say UNC should move faster on campus accessibility projects

December 1, 2023 Jailyn Neville

While UNC has improved campus accessibility in recent years, including adding a ramp at the Old Well, challenges persist for disabled students.

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Guskiewicz named finalist for Michigan State presidency, ‘weighing’ whether to leave UNC

November 17, 2023 Sierra Pfeifer

A report from the Michigan State student newspaper said Guskiewicz is the only remaining finalist for the MSU presidency.

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