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Joining a growing movement, Durham REI employees hope to unionize

April 28, 2023 Hannah Noel

The Durham store is among several REI locations around the country where workers are trying to organize.

UNC study finds eating wild blueberries could be key to keeping a sharp mind

April 21, 2023 Sofía Basurto

The study found eating two cups a day of wild blueberries improved the brain processing speed in patients experiencing cognitive decline.

Former VP Mike Pence to speak at UNC on ‘Saving America from the woke left’

April 21, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

It’s the first time in years that such a prominent national Republican politician has visited UNC.

Allergy season arrives early, impacting the quality of life of UNC students and staff

April 21, 2023 Annie Le Baron

Allergy season began early this year. Experts say it is getting longer and more severe due to climate change.

Chapel Hill is allowing new drive-throughs after previously discouraging them

April 21, 2023 Kyle Turik

Dunkin’ Donuts will soon add a drive through window, joining recently constructed restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.