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Faculty express deep concerns over new policy prohibiting “compelled speech”

April 14, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

Faculty leaders are questioning the constitutionality of the new policy, which prohibits asking candidates or applicants their views on diversity.

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Protesters support law student who was banned from campus following arrest

April 14, 2023 Hannah Noel

Students walked out of class to protest UNC decision to ban Jamie Marsicano from campus. Marsicano was arrested in Georgia for taking place in a protest.

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UNC System Office considers increasing funds for mental health resources

April 14, 2023 Savannah Gunter

At a Behavioral Health Convening in February, the UNC Systems office discussed allocating recent funding for mental health response, prevention, and resiliency efforts for its campuses.

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Transgender UNC students react to anti-trans legislation

April 14, 2023 Kyle Turik

With legislation being proposed across the nation to limit access to transgender healthcare and school sports,, UNC LGBTQ+ students voice their fears and concerns.

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As NC residents wait for medical marijuana legalization, some are turning to alternative drugs

March 31, 2023 Henry Taylor

A bill passed the North Carolina Senate would legalize medical marijuana. But in the meantime, consumers have been buying unregulated CBD and Delta-8 products.

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Some Muslim students say UNC doesn’t support them as they observe Ramadan

March 31, 2023 Kyle Turik

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan began last Wednesday, but the time of fasting and prayer falls during a difficult academic period. For some students, balancing their academic and spiritual lives can be overwhelming.

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More than a year after the Russian invasion, Chapel Hill’s Ukrainian community remains resilient

March 31, 2023 Savannah Gunter

This February marked one year of Russian occupation in Ukraine–and its impact is felt far beyond the front lines. Chapel Hill’s Ukrainian community continues support efforts and cultural learning.

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UNC Trustees signal their support for ban on ‘compelled’ speech

March 24, 2023 Sofía Basurto and Lorelai Sykes

The UNC Board of Trustees has voted to support the new UNC System policy prohibiting compelled speech. The policy was approved by the Board of Governors in February, banning schools from forcing people to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of admission as a student or employment.

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College enrollment rates have decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic

March 24, 2023 Annie Le Baron

Fewer Americans are going to college since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Some are pursuing careers straight out of high school instead.

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Increased access to food assistance programs may reduce child neglect

March 24, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

A study lead by UNC child health researcher Anna Austin found that states that expanded SNAP eligibility saw a decrease in Child Protective Services, or CPS, investigations for child abuse and neglect. 

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