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The Trump Administration throws local Ukrainian refugees’ status into flux

March 28, 2025 Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Advocates for Ukrainian refugees say many are laying low and are fearful of the to Trump Administration’s threats to revoke their temporary legal status.

Visa revocations on other campuses leave UNC professors fearful and concerned

March 28, 2025 Lily Kane and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

After a Thursday meeting of the UNC-Chapel Hill chapter of the American Association of University Professors, chapter president Michael Palm said the crackdown is creating concern among UNC faculty.

‘Fight back no matter the cost’: Protestors at UNC demand release of pro-Palestinian Columbia students

March 21, 2025 Regan Rhymes

Columbia students Mahmoud Khalil and Leqaa Kordia were detained by ICE over their involvement in Pro-Palestine protests. Critics fear the consequences for free speech.

Deportation case raises major First Amendment questions for non-citizens

March 21, 2025 Maddie Policastro

After the detainment of two Columbia University students for their involvement in Pro-Palestinian protests on campus, many at UNC are worried they could face similar consequences.

Five years after pandemic, Chapel Hill K-12 schools continue to combat learning loss

March 21, 2025 Melodi Carty

Even five years after the pandemic, school systems are still finding ways to reacclimate students and teachers to in-person learning.

The town of Chapel Hill has restored DEI websites after backlash from residents

March 21, 2025 Lily Kane and Sarah Ellis

The sites on the town website related to LGBTQ+ history, racial equity, loans and grants for minority-owned businesses, and other subjects.

A large group of chickens walk on the grass of Valley Love Farm and Seven Falls Farm. Some have orange feathers, others have brown feathers.

Even as egg prices fall, businesses and consumers still feeling the effects

March 21, 2025 Maya Hagan

Egg prices have come down somewhat after setting new highs. But some consumers are turning to new sources like local eggs.

To Dean or not to Dean: Students want the potential Smith Center replacement to remain on campus

March 7, 2025 Lily Kane

As UNC considers several locations for a new arena to replace the Dean Dome, student leaders are expressing concern that their views aren’t being considered.

DEI initiatives left in limbo after Trump executive order and Education Dept. letter

March 7, 2025 Sarah Ellis and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Some UNC System schools have begun to flag course titles and take other measures in response to the Trump Administration’s directives.

‘Once you can see the truth, you can face it’: 15,000 racial covenants made available online

March 7, 2025 Mia Khatib

A project in Wake County is cataloging and mapping restrictive covenants that imposed racial restrictions on who could buy or live in certain neighborhoods.