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Seventeen years later, many students struggle to recollect the events of 9/11

September 8, 2018

Many students who are at UNC now were too young to fully remember the 9/11 attacks. But the event still touched their lives.

Paperhand uses big puppets to tackle big environmental issues

September 7, 2018

A performance with lifesize puppets, “In the Heart of the Fire,” brings environmental issues to UNC’s Forest Theater.

Protesters want UNC to put its money where its art is

April 28, 2018

While UNC is holding a campus-wide arts celebration this month, student say that UNC isn’t putting money into the art curriculum.

University researchers try to generate pickle power

April 28, 2018

A team of UNC and NC State researchers is working to generate power from the waste products of pickle production.

UNC professor proposes high-speed ferry service for Inner Banks

April 28, 2018

The proposal would link Elizabeth City and other cities on the Albemarle Sound with the Outer Banks.

Health officials worry about teens’ use of Juul e-cigs

April 21, 2018

Juul e-cigarettes are growing quickly in popularity, especially among high schoolers, leaving health advocates worried.

Critically endangered lemurs find a haven with the Blue Devils

April 21, 2018

The Duke Lemur Center has the most extensive population of endangered lemurs outside of their native Madagascar. The center focuses on research, education and conservation.

UNC remembers alumnus Carl Kasell, longtime NPR newscaster

April 21, 2018

Kasell attended UNC in the 1950s and was a frequent return visitor to campus.

UNC students with ties to Syria react to chemical attack, U.S. airstrikes

April 14, 2018

As the U.S. retaliates for last week’s Syrian chemical attack, UNC students with ties to Syria are concerned for family and friends.

Tucker Carlson speaks at UNC, attracts conservative supporters

April 14, 2018

Though critics questioned Carlson’s journalistic qualifications, his speech on campus was attended by many of his Fox News fans.