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‘Larks and ravens’: a new spin on contra dancing

January 12, 2024 Sierra Pfeifer

As contra dancing has spread beyond its country roots to bigger cities, suburbs and college towns, many groups have started using gender neutral terms instead of “ladies” and “gents”.

Grief, fear, isolation: Students feel ongoing effects from the Israel-Hamas war

December 1, 2023 W.H. Hayes

Since the Hamas attack on Israel October 7, the conflict has led to increased emotional and mental distress on UNC students who have connections to Israel or the Palestinian territories.

As Guskiewicz weighs Michigan State job, UNC begins to envision a future without him

December 1, 2023 Caroline Horne

Some professors and students are hoping Guskiewicz stays in Chapel Hill, while speculation has begun on possible successors.

NC will legalize sports betting in 2024, but students have been gambling illegally for years

December 1, 2023 Sofia Casini

Though sports betting won’t become legal until some time in 2024, that hasn’t deterred sports fans, even those under 21, from participating in it. At UNC, gambling is prevalent.

Some Taylor Swift fans find their bank accounts have become a blank space

December 1, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

The Eras Tour movie is just the latest expense for Taylor Swift fans. Some college students have spent thousands on the artist this year.

Project tries to reduce a common hazard on crowded campuses: birds flying into windows

December 1, 2023 Siya Zhang

The City Bird project is a citizen science initiative that documents bird-window collisions and advocates a bird-friendly community in the Triangle.

UNC program provides stability for young people and their communities

December 1, 2023 Tianyi Wang

“Carolina Across 100” has concluded its “Our State, Our Work” program, celebrating success in connecting over 6400 young people to living-wage jobs.

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.