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While some UNC students are passionate about Silent Sam, many are ready for the debate to end

September 8, 2018

Following the toppling of Silent Sam, protests have continued in Chapel Hill, but many students are just ready for a resolution.

UNC faculty are making their voices are heard in the Silent Sam debate

September 8, 2018

Faculty members are making their voices heard about the future of Silent Sam, and Chancellor Folt is promising an open process to decide the statue’s fate.

Pets are a lot of responsibility, especially for full-time students

September 8, 2018

Should you get a pet while you’re a student on campus? For some, the work might just be worth having a cuddly new best friend.

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.