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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

UNC opens $3 substance abuse center for women

April 22, 2017

The Carrboro center is designed to make treatment more affordable and accessible for women who need it.

Chapel Hill hopes to lead in LEED development

April 22, 2017

Chapel Hill and UNC-Chapel Hill are building energy efficient buildings and getting certified by LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Proposal targets undocumented UNC students

April 15, 2017

A state Senate bill would require UNC to disclose the immigration status of students if federal immigration officials ask. Sponsors of the bill say they’re just trying to make people obey the law.

Proposal would raise N.C. smoking, vaping age

April 15, 2017

Some legislators are pushing for a new state law to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. It includes cigarettes, chewing tobacco, wrappers, and vapes.