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Rapper 2 Chainz holds concert at UNC, but during Final Four game

April 1, 2017

Popular rapper 2 Chainz pays a visit to UNC. But which is more important to Carolina students–rap or basketball?

HB2 repeal satisfies ACC, disappoints others

April 1, 2017

The legislature has repealed the “bathroom” language in HB2, but also is preventing local governments from passing local non-discrimination ordinances.

Legislation would allow more concealed weapons on campus

April 1, 2017

State law bans concealed weapons on campus unless they’re locked in a car. Some lawmakers want to change that.

Research says transgender students a vulnerable population regarding alcohol use

March 25, 2017

Alcohol use may affect transgender students more negatively than those who identify with their gender assigned at birth, according to research from Duke University.

UNC asks for extra time to respond to latest NCAA allegations

March 25, 2017

UNC was scheduled to respond to the latest notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding the academic-athletic scandal, but has asked for more time to do so.

Churches may provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants

March 25, 2017

In the wake of President Trump’s wave of executive orders on immigration, local churches are exploring what is means to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants facing deportation.

Student Stores details renovation plans in first town hall meeting

March 25, 2017

The new owners of UNC’s Student Stores seek to show their commitment to UNC, despite ongoing concerns from students about corporatization.

Cooper and legislators seek to incentivize new teachers

March 10, 2017

Both Governor Roy Cooper and state legislative leaders have proposed plans to remedy North Carolina’s growing teacher shortage.

UNC’s med school opts for animal-free training

March 10, 2017

UNC’s medical school says it will no longer use pigs for emergency medical training, after animal-rights advocates filed a complaint last August.

UNC students fearful of DACA repeal

March 10, 2017

President Trump remains unclear on what he will do with President Obama’s 2012 executive order known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival or DACA.