‘We’re humans as well’: Faculty feels weight of supporting student mental health
Almost 200 UNC faculty members signed a letter calling on Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and Provost Chris Clemens to create a mental health task force for graduate students in the aftermath of last month’s campus shooting.
Photo by Grace Richards.
‘We are here’: UNC Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office to support students
The Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office exists to promote a feeling of safety at the University by monitoring identity-based discrimination and harassment, Elizabeth Hall, the office’s associate vice chancellor and Title IX coordinator, said.
Photo by Derek Peng.
SCOTUS stuck down affirmative action. Where do UNC students go from here?
In the wake of the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning affirmative action – the consideration of race in college admissions – some groups at UNC are gearing up for change.
Photo by Ira Wilder.
Disability Pride Month highlights need for accessibility, accomodations
July 26 marked the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that prevents discrimination on the basis of disability. Observance of this legislation’s anniversary comes at the end of Disability Pride Month.
Photo by Heather Diehl.
UNC community reflects on neurodivergent accessibility and awareness
When Hannah Spitzer was a child struggling with undiagnosed autism, she was told she would never be able to graduate college or live on her own.
Photo courtesy of Hannah Spitzer.
Seniors prepare themselves, and their wallets, for graduation
As the days tick down until UNC commencement on May 14, seniors are making their final preparations for this highly-anticipated day — including adjusting their bank accounts.
Photo by Jennifer Tran.
Theodore Nollert reflects on term as GPSG president
Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government president reflects on the year as his term comes to an end. During his time, he aimed to forge connections across campus and advocated for increases in graduate student stipends.
Photo by Samantha Lewis.
‘A sisterhood’: LEAD helps foster a new generation of Black doulas
Lived Experience Accessible Doula (LEAD) is an eight-week program that trains black doulas, or birth experts, on how to support black mothers emotionally, physically and informationally during the birthing process.
Photo Courtesy of Dr. Venus Standard.
‘It’s a part of me that nobody can change’: MSA celebrates World Hijab Day
Wednesday, Feb. 1, was World Hijab Day, an international holiday to raise awareness and celebrate Muslim hijabi women. The UNC Muslim Students Association set up a tent in the quad to commemorate the day.
Photo by Taylor Nock.
Award-winning theatrical production, “HOME”, arrives at UNC this Saturday
“Home” is hitting the stage this Saturday at Memorial Hall. The play, created by Geoff Sobelle, defines the difference between a home and a house through the lives of past, present and future residents.
Photo Courtesy of Hillarie Jason.
UNC Faculty Face Housing Shortage with Rising Prices, Decreasing Availability
As housing prices continue to rise in Chapel Hill, UNC faculty and staff share their difficulties finding affordable housing throughout the Triangle area. The ever-climbing prices have triggered unprecedented financial stress.
Photo by Rita You.
UNC Faculty Voice Exhaustion Concerns, Pandemic Impact
Numerous department leaders across the University are voicing concerns over faculty exhaustion and wellbeing. These conversations come in the midst of navigating the post-pandemic world with continued Zoom classes and new expectations.
Photo by Jerome Ibrahim.
Tapping into South Asian culture- Sangam hosts Garba dance
Dozens of shoes haphazardly strewn outside the Great Hall were the first clue that something exciting was happening on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Photo courtesy of Sarita Lokesh.
Sones de México to bring ensemble to UNC’s campus this Friday
From performances in Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, Grammy nominations and its members’ collective ability to play over 80 traditional instruments, the Sones de México Ensemble is no amateur musical group. And soon, they will be bringing their talent to Chapel Hill.
Photo courtesy of Juan Dies and Photo by Henry Fajardo.
UNC alumnus Ed Perkins directs HBO documentary — ‘The Princess’
Since graduating from UNC in 2009, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and Morehead-Cain alumnus Ed Perkins has crafted an extensive resume.
Photo courtesy of © Filmfest München / Bernhard Schmidt.
‘This has been my childhood dream’: UNC student set to publish debut novel
When UNC sophomore Victoria Wlosok was just fourteen years old, she began participating in a tradition that changed her life.
Photo by Chris Ocana, courtesy of Victoria Wlosok.
‘I deserve an education’: Carolina for Every Body event calls for accessibility on campus
Dozens of UNC community members gathered in front of the South Building, holding posters with slogans reading “Accessibility is not an extra step, it’s a step you missed,” and “Disabled and proud.”
Photo by Makayla Key.
‘A Visual Anthology of Me’: graduate student Alex M. Sanchez wins art grant
Alex M. Sanchez’s life has lead her all over the world.
Photo by Renata Schmidt.
Hussman School’s Curtis Media Center opens its doors
On Thursday morning, Hussman School of Journalism and Media Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Charlie Tuggle walked beside the floor-to-ceiling windows and a giant broadcasting screen.
Photo by Abigail Pittman.
Muslim Students Association celebrates Ramadan
On Friday night, a small table adorned with black lanterns stood alone in the middle of the Pit.
Photo courtesy of Suhailah Boukarfi.
UNC Muslim Students Association celebrates first MET event
As the Muslim Students Association made final preparations for the Muslims Excelling Today event on March 25, the Great Hall in the Student Union buzzed with activity.
Photo by Saurya Acharya.
Carolina Indian Circle holds first in-person powwow since pandemic
The beat of drums and the chimes of Native American jingle skirts created an atmosphere of anticipation on Hooker Fields last Saturday. Brightly patterned clothing passed by in flashes as Carolina Indian Circle members raced to finish registering dancers, and vendors of Native American jewelry, art and clothing laid out their inventory.
Photo by Helen McGinnis.
UNC’s first seed library launches, offers community free planting supplies
On Wednesday afternoon, a crowd of UNC community members formed in the Murray-Venable Courtyard.
Photo by Anna Connors.
UNC senior awarded honorable mention in North Carolina Writers’ Network contest
When Leticia Tuset was a sophomore, she had no idea that the short story draft she wrote for an intermediate fiction class at UNC would become a piece recognized by the North Carolina Writers’ Network.
Photo courtesy of Leticia Tuset.