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The fungus among us: UNC student discovers a new mushroom on campus

February 26, 2021

Biology major Corbin Bryan discovered the first positively identified Chip Cherry mushroom in North Carolina.

Carrboro Town Council and local artists advocate racial justice with Black Lives Matter murals

February 26, 2021

The Carrboro Town Council recognized two murals that send a clear message to the community: Black Lives Matter.

UNC tuition will remain the same for in-state students, but rise for out-of-staters

February 19, 2021

The UNC System Board of Governors voted to keep in-state tuition the same, but increased student fees and attendance costs for out-of-state students.

Farmers milk profits from cow share programs, but experts warn of health dangers from raw milk

February 19, 2021

It’s illegal to sell fresh milk straight from the cow in North Carolina because of its health risks. But farmers are getting around that by selling shares of the cow.

Mask up… please: Positive reinforcement may be key in establishing universal masking

February 19, 2021

A new UNC study found that positive reinforcement may be the key in encouraging people to wear masks.

Students who rushed Franklin St. defend actions as others raise questions about safety and privilege

February 12, 2021

Ignoring the ongoing pandemic, people rushed Franklin Street after the UNC men’s basketball team beat Duke.

Students volunteer at COVID-19 testing sites to help community, meet service requirements

February 12, 2021 Daniel Myrick

For students whose degree programs require community service work, volunteering at campus testing sites is a popular option,

North Carolina’s dairy industry has been struggling for years. The pandemic has made things worse

January 22, 2021

Already hurt by a long-term decline in milk consumption, North Carolina’s dairy farmers were especially hard hit by the pandemic.

For people with eating disorders, the pandemic is ‘almost tailor made’ for relapses

January 19, 2021

A study conducting in part by UNC researchers found COVID-related lockdowns created a perfect storm for people with eating disorders.

Tests and tech will be part of UNC’s spring reopening plan, but some are skeptical

December 16, 2020

After multiple COVID-19 clusters forced UNC to send student home early in Fall semester, university leaders have announced a controversial plan to welcome a limited number of students back in January.