Story by Mercer Meadows It’s a late summer Saturday and the smells of fried fair…
As courts side with Flock, Chapel Hill residents worry about privacy
Story by Gabe Thumm On Jan. 27, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…
Design room dollars: The billion-dollar industry that hasn’t quite reached North Carolina
Story by Tess Alongi As $20,000 dorm rooms make headlines and dorm designing emerges as…
A fluffy family resemblance: Meet Rameses’s Irish “cousin”
Story by Daneen Khan UNC Chapel Hill’s beloved mascot, Rameses, takes on a central role…
Chapel Hill’s enduring role in space exploration
Story by Emmy Benton Simran Panda, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, looks out the window…
North Carolina’s sandwich generation: Life in between
Story by Maria Sullivan For the past ten years, Angela Georgallis has watched both her…
The recycling business is flawed and inefficient — and still worth your participation
Story by Connor Foote DURHAM, NC — Bryce Brooks has spent most of her professional…
Uncertain futures: Asylum in the legal system
With shifting policy memos, the existing backlog in the immigration system grows. UNC-Chapel Hill’s immigration clinic represents their clients seeking asylum and provides resources for them. However, law students in the clinic are also finding out how tough it is.
After the Emergency Room: A Web of Care
After youth in mental and behavioral health crises exit the hospital, the transition into daily life requires an extensive support system. Battling resource shortage and other issues, youth care providers still persevere. However, cracks allow for some to fall through the web.
North Carolina public schools debate AI and technological approach to safety
North Carolina school districts are debating AI-based school safety systems that monitor cameras for threats like weapons, smoke or suspicious behavior. Supporters say the technology could improve emergency response, while critics worry about false positives, privacy and increased surveillance. Some districts adopted pilot programs, while others rejected them over ethical and safety concerns.