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Some UNC sports fans sit in protest during national anthem

September 24, 2016

Some UNC students protested the national anthem during the Tar Heels’ first home football game, but other fans called the protests disrespectful.

Some students apathetic as activists urge them to vote

September 24, 2016 ccepisodes

College students are a notoriously hard group to motivate to vote. That may be especially the case this year, when some young voters are unenthusiastic about the candidates.

UNC student’s opinion on ‘blackout drinking’ makes New York Times

September 24, 2016

UNC senior Ashton Carrick wrote a New York Times opinion piece about students drinking to blackout.

Student accuses football player of sexual assault

September 17, 2016

A UNC sophomore says her allegations of sexual assault are not being taken seriously by the University or the Orange County District Attorney.

Women’s rights advocate: Sexual assault still prevalent on campuses

September 17, 2016

UNC graduate Andrea Pino says UNC has made progress addressing sexual assault on campus, but it remains a prevalent issue.

NCAA and ACC pull championships from North Carolina over HB2

September 17, 2016

UNC students and local civic and business leaders call on Gov. McCrory and the legislature to repeal HB2, the controversial law which this week led the ACC and NCAA to remove their championships from North Carolina.

UNC athletes frustrated over HB2 cancellations

September 17, 2016

A UNC fencer talks about how the ACC and NCAA boycotts of North Carolina will affect college athletes.

Hedgepeth’s family still hopes police will find killer

September 10, 2016

Chad Hedgepeth reflects on the four-year anniversary of his sister’s death and the ongoing investigation.

Removal of gender-neutral signs sparks controversy

September 10, 2016

UNC plans to install around 150 new gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. But the University’s signs for those bathrooms have caused concern.

The first Board of Governors meeting of the new school year was calmer than last year's meetings. (Mattie Smith/Carolina Connection)

BOG public comment period seeks to limit protests

September 10, 2016 ccepisodes

Compared with past Board of Governors meetings, the board’s first session of the school year was calm. But student activists say unresolved tensions remain.