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UNC has begun to have federal grants canceled and paused, and others remain at risk

February 21, 2025 Lily Kane and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

UNC’s DREAM program, part of the School of Education, has had its funding terminated, while UNC says its received about 25 stop work orders from federal agencies.

Immigration experts discuss ICE on campus amid community anxiety

February 21, 2025 Mia Khatib

With the threat of potential ICE presence on college campuses – and UNC’s announcement that it will comply with ICE requests – students and faculty questioned experts about how they should respond.

‘Too long have others spoken for us’: 58 years of journalism in Black Ink

February 21, 2025 Maya Hagan

Like other Black publications that were created to counter the mainstream press, UNC’s Black Ink serves as a space for Black students to find their voice and tell Black stories their way.

Roberts faces backlash after his announcement that UNC will cooperate with ICE

February 7, 2025 Gowri Abhinanda

UNC plans to comply with President Trump’s executive order ending “sensitive spaces” where ICE was previously prohibited from detaining migrants.

Foushee says Americans should be concerned by Elon Musk’s access to their information

February 7, 2025 W.H. Hayes

North Carolina 4th District Congresswoman Valerie Foushee talks about Democrats’ response to DOGE’s unprecedented actions.

‘A reminder that these are your roots too’: the community celebrates Black History Month

February 7, 2025 Maya Hagan

As the Trump Administration tries to make Black History Month and other similar ones obsolete. Black educators and community are working to keep the conversation going beyond February.

Problematic language and making a statement: the trans community reacts to executive orders

February 7, 2025 Maddie Policastro and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

The Trump administration has issued a slew of executive orders targeting trans Americans. Trump’s orders have barred trans people from serving in the military, banned trans women from competing in female categories of sports, and outlawed gender-affirming care for anyone under 19.

How will young adults’ mental health be affected if Tiktok’s time is up?

February 7, 2025 Sarah Ellis

If TikTok is banned in the U.S., users may find other apps to replace it. But there are still ways for young adults to reduce their social media use if they’re concerned about the amount of time they spend online.

Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship creates uncertainty, anxiety for local immigrants

January 31, 2025 Gowri Abhinanda

The president’s executive order – which has been temporarily halted by federal courts – would end birthright citizenship and create an uncertain legal status for children born to some immigrants.

Chapel Hill mayor says a potential federal funding freeze could impact local programs

January 31, 2025 W.H. Hayes

Federal courts have blocked President Trump’s federal funding freeze for now, But if the order is eventually implemented, Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson says it could limit the town’s public transportation, green initiatives, public libraries, and more.