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Chapel Hill’s police department is planning to move to leased space in an iconic building

October 6, 2023 Kinslee Braddy

Chapel Hill leaders say the police headquarters building is crumbling and overcrowded, so the town is planning to lease space for the police department at the former Blue Cross and Blue Shield building.

UNC promises changes to its ‘ugly’ course registration platform

October 6, 2023 Editor

he University registrar is making changes to the online class registration system which has long been a source of frustration to some students and faculty.

Legislators say new N.C. ban on gender-affirming care protects kids. Critics call it discrimination

September 29, 2023 Lauren Zola

Overriding a veto from Gov. Cooper, legislators passed a law this summer that prevents transgender minors from obtaining gender affirming care.

NC House Speaker suggests UNC should no longer be a gun-free zone

September 29, 2023 Anthony DeHart

After a fatal shooting and two lockdowns in the first few weeks of this semester, some UNC students are calling for gun control legislation. But N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore disagrees.

After August shooting, UNC plans to add more security measures and officer training

September 29, 2023 Editor

At the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, UNC police chief gave a report on the events of Aug. 28 and discussed strategies for campus safety.

UNC ranked 4th in US News & World Report rankings of public universities

September 29, 2023 Editor

UNC has inched up in the annual US News & World Report rankings of universities. But some question whether the rankings paint a complete picture of student life.

Innovate Carolina Junction will provide downtown space for entrepreneurs and researchers

September 29, 2023 Editor

The space between Franklin and Rosemary Streets is designed to help Carolina innovators and researchers launch startups and create market-ready technologies, products, and services.

Campus lockdowns can be especially hard for grad students, who face unique pressures

September 22, 2023 Tianyi Wang

Not only do graduate students grapple with the high-stress academic environment, but recent tragedies have also exacerbated feelings of depression and anxiety.

VP Harris tries to energize young voters in N.C. A&T appearance

September 22, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

During the second stop of her college tour, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed issues affecting college students in an effort to increase young voter turnout.

A UNC initiative is trying to reduce suicide statewide

September 22, 2023 Siya Zhang

Carolina Across 100 is collaborating with the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute to provide 15 North Carolina communities with teams, resources, and strategies.