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BOG passes controversial ban on Civil Rights Center litigation

September 9, 2017

The decision prevents the Center for Civil Rights at the UNC Law School from filing lawsuits on behalf of poor and disenfranchised North Carolinians.

Students worry DACA phase-out will force them to leave UNC

September 9, 2017

Students enrolled in the DACA program contemplate the consequences of President Trump’s decision to phase out the program.

Hurricane Harvey’s impact extends beyond Houston

September 9, 2017

Hurricane Harvey left Houston and its community devastated. This devastation made it’s way to North Carolina in a different way.

Irma may spare NC, but experts say Chapel Hill should prepare for next storm

September 9, 2017

North Carolina likely will be spared the worst of Hurricane Irma. But a UNC expert says the state could do more to prepare for the next big storm.

Norovirus sickens dozens of students

September 8, 2017

About 30 UNC students reported symptoms of Norovirus to Campus Health last week. The outbreak caused the university’s sorority recruitment to be postponed.

As classes end, drinking binge begins for some students

April 29, 2017

UNC leaders are concerned about what they see as a growing trend of binge drinking during the last week of classes.

Students seeking alternatives to high textbook costs

April 29, 2017

New textbooks can cost more than $500 a year. But for some classes, there are new alternatives.

New student body president emphasizes diversity, accountability

April 29, 2017

Elizabeth Atkins, a rising senior from Fayetteville, wants student government to play a bigger role in holding the administration accountable.

New Chapel Hill-Carrboro Superintendent stresses equity

April 29, 2017

Dr. Pamela Baldwin, who comes to Chapel Hill from Asheville, has embarked on a “listening tour” to meet parents, teachers, and students.

Students with ties to Syria worry about loved ones’ safety

April 29, 2017

After a chemical attack and U.S. airstrikes, students are concerned about the future of their homeland