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‘A job market that’s all about them’: Graduating seniors consider their options

April 29, 2022

A survey of the job scene for graduating seniors; they share their struggles, fears, and recommendations with future graduates.

Students hope for answers and accountability in 1970 campus killing

April 22, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice has reopened an investigation into the killing of James Cates, a 22-year-old Black Chapel Hill resident, who was stabbed on campus in 1970.

School of Data Science and Society will be UNC’s newest professional school

April 22, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

UNC is plans to launch ‘School of Data Science and Society,’ its first professional school since 2001.

After bizarre notifications, UNC blocks access to the Coursicle scheduling app

April 8, 2022

UNC is now blocking access to Coursicle after the site started sending users odd and offensive push notifications. The site’s founder says he was bringing attention to mental health issues.

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.