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Some students are criticizing the investigation into police conduct during protests

November 9, 2019

The report concluded that police made some mistakes in their handling of several incidents involving Silent Sam and Confederate protesters. But the report dismissed allegations that police were favorably disposed to the Confederate groups.

In Raleigh, Elizabeth Warren pushes plans of big structural change

November 9, 2019

At a rally in Raleigh, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren shared her progressive policies and promised to tackle corruption in Washington.

Several Franklin St. businesses recently have closed, but that high turnover is not new

November 9, 2019

High rents and reduced student life on Franklin St. have caused several businesses to close lately. But doing business on Franklin St. has always been difficult.

A new NCAA plan may allow college athletes to profit; How will it affect UNC?

November 2, 2019

Coach Mack Brown is concerned about how the new NCAA rule will affect the collegiate model of sports, but some UNC student think that the rule is long overdue.

Some transgender students say UNC housing should be more accommodating

November 2, 2019

UNC Housing assigns rooms based on students’ legal gender, but that leaves some transgender and gender non-conforming students uncomfortable with their living situations.

Dorms on and off campus are responding to student complaints about mold

November 2, 2019

Granville Towers responded to mold in student’s dorms by offering to place each resident in local hotels, but Carolina Housing has responded to complaints of mold in on-campus dorms on an individual basis.

Mold-related illnesses often go unnoticed, especially for college-age people

November 2, 2019

Doctors say living in a moldy environment can result in an overactive immune system and various health problems.

UNC senior hopes to be the first student of color elected to Chapel Hill Town Council

November 2, 2019

Tai Huynh is running for Chapel Hill Town Council to help connect the council with the University and address disparity in the area, all while being a full-time student.

Franklin Street businesses are already planning for Halloween crowds

October 26, 2019

80,000 people flooded Franklin Street on Halloween 15 years ago. That number was 16,000 last year, but the community still has to make a lot of preparations.

Anti-abortion display on campus sparks counter-protests

October 26, 2019

A group set up a large display of graphic images in the heart of the campus. Many students were disturbed by the display, but the group said its goal was to shock people.