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Board of Governors says 2024 UNC System applicants can omit ACT/SAT scores

April 8, 2022

The Board of Governors voted to keep giving students the option to omit SAT and ACT scores in their applications to UNC System schools.

“Wellness Day” one part of UNC’s response to mental health crises

April 8, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

UNC will have its first spring wellness day this Thursday. It’s one of the mental health initiatives that UNC has set in motion since last year.

Chapel Hill basketball fans take to the street following Duke win

April 8, 2022

The UNC men’s basketball team played in the last two games of the NCAA tournament in New Orleans, while hometown fans reacted to every moment from Franklin St. bars and restaurants.

Rising gas prices affect local school systems, but some were prepared

April 8, 2022

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, fuel prices across the world increased as markets were immediately destabilized. It’s affected bus operations at local schools.

Legal scholar and advisor Harold Koh speaks at UNC on Ukraine crisis

April 5, 2022

Harold Koh visited UNC to lecture on the relationship between Ukraine and Russia. He also spoke about legal processes that could put pressure on Russia.

Businesses excited for Final Four fervor, but want to keep from being overwhelmed

April 1, 2022

As Chapel Hill gears up for a historic battle with Duke in the Final Four, bars and restaurants on Franklin St. get creative to prepare for record-breaking crowds.

Homeschooling is increasing, but that can bring challenges in college

April 1, 2022

The prevalence of homeschooling has almost doubled since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Household Pulse survey.

Car accident deaths in NC are increasing. Distracted driving is part of the reason.

April 1, 2022

It takes more than scare tactics to break a distracted driving habit, a practice that contributed to higher traffic fatalities in North Carolina in 2021.

After fatal Franklin St. accident, Chapel Hill discusses bike safety improvements

April 1, 2022

An electric cyclist lost his life in a traffic accident at a Franklin Street intersection in late January. The tragedy has sparked a debate around bike safety in Chapel Hill.

UNC student organizations set their sights on tackling food insecurity

March 25, 2022

15% of Orange County is food insecure. A number of UNC student organizations aim to address the issue.