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Guskiewicz named finalist for Michigan State presidency, ‘weighing’ whether to leave UNC

November 17, 2023 Sierra Pfeifer

A report from the Michigan State student newspaper said Guskiewicz is the only remaining finalist for the MSU presidency.

Students join union members to protest Starbucks working conditions

November 17, 2023 Caroline Horne

The “Red Cup Rebellion,” a play on Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, is an effort by the Starbucks Workers Union to raise awareness of baristas’ rights.

Chapel Hill asks homeowners to forgo a fall ritual: raking their yards

November 17, 2023 Siya Zhang

A campaign called Leave Your Leaves encourages people to leave the leaves in their yard to promote environmental conservation and the enjoyment of birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.

North Carolina and other states are suing Meta, saying social media hooks and harms kids

November 10, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

The lawsuit against the parent company of Facebook and Instagram says the social media giant uses addictive techniques, exposes children to harmful content, and mines their personal data.

After a contentious campaign, Mayor-elect Jess Anderson turns her attention to housing, other issues

November 10, 2023 Henry Taylor

Chapel Hill Mayor-Elect Jess Anderson says she’s trying to build bridges following what she says was the most contentious election in recent memory.

Inflation has cooled, but food insecurity is affecting more students

November 10, 2023 Sofia Casini

A higher percentage of students reported that they are experiencing food insecurity this year.

This UNC student goes to school in Chapel Hill … but helps run the schools in Idaho

November 10, 2023 Caroline Horne

UNC first year student Shiva Rajbhandari has the unexpected role of serving on the Boise, Idaho school district board of trustees while balancing college life.

Student veterans face challenges moving from the battlefield to the classroom

November 10, 2023 Tianyi Wang

As the nation marks Veterans Day, UNC is also paying tribute to the armed forces, including many non-traditional student veterans, who often encounter challenges upon returning to college.

For first generation students, college means paving a new path

November 10, 2023 Siya Zhang

To celebrate students who are the first in their families to attend college, Carolina Firsts and the UNC First-Gen Student Association hosted a National First-Gen Day celebration.

Advocates worry NC’s new voter ID law will impede already-marginalized groups

November 3, 2023 Caroline Horne

Photo IDs are now required to vote in North Carolina, but some voters say it will make the process more difficult, especially for people in marginalized groups.