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Students try to stay in touch with family members in Puerto Rico

September 30, 2017

As the island struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, UNC students with connections to Puerto Rico try to stay in touch with relatives.

One of UNC’s fastest growing sports is played on a computer, not in a stadium

September 30, 2017

Although video games have been around for a long time, the competitive gaming scene has only recently started to grow. UNC’s e-sports club is becoming more popular.

Food more than just a meal in some parts of Triangle

September 30, 2017

Competitive eating can earn you bragging rights and free meals. But for the best of the best, thousands of dollars are up for grabs.

Trump Administration changes college sexual assault rules

September 23, 2017

The new interim policy could make sexual assault allegations harder to prove. Critics have said the old Obama-era policy could be unfair to the accused.

Historical Commission delays decision on Confederate monuments

September 23, 2017

An unclearly worded 2015 North Carolina law suggests that the Commission may have authority to relocate statues like Silent Sam from UNC’s campus.

Unique North Carolina beverage celebrates 100 years of Cheer

September 23, 2017

100 years. 5 generations. 1 unique cherry taste. Here’s a look into the history of one of America’s oldest family-owned soda businesses: Cheerwine.

Silent Sam opponents threaten federal lawsuit

September 16, 2017

The threatened suit claims the Confederate statue creates a hostile learning environment.

UNC Performing Arts receives historic gift

September 16, 2017

The gift from longtime arts patron Joan Gillings will benefit Playmakers Repertory Theater and the UNC department of dramatic art.

Plan to resume fluoride in local water sparks protests

September 16, 2017

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority stopped fluoridating the city water after an emergency in February. Now, they’re preparing to add fluoride back into the supply, and some locals are worried about it.

Women more likely to drop class in STEM field

September 16, 2017

A Georgetown University study found women are more likely than men to drop male-dominated STEM majors in response to low grades, but some UNC students are defying those odds.