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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.

Student demonstrators demand UNC stop using non-renewable energy

March 25, 2022

UNC-Chapel Hill is the only NC campus that relies on coal power. Students and community activists marched against UNC’s coal-powered cogeneration facility and university investments in fossil fuels.

UNC’s Magness Labs conducting trailblazing research on gut health

March 25, 2022

UNC’s Magness Lab was the first to map the entire human gut, and the lab team hopes it provides a launch point for many aspects of gut health.

Stranding of physically disabled student raises concerns over UNC’s accessibility standards

March 11, 2022

A broken elevator forced a UNC student to call EMS to help her out of her dorm room.

For many UNC students, campus life isn’t much different without masks

March 11, 2022

For the first time in two years, UNC students are no longer required to wear masks in classes or university buildings.