With classes starting in less than a month, questions remain about how the University will handle contact tracing for students who come into contact with a COVID-19-infected person.

I applied to The Daily Tar Heel on a whim, like many others, because I liked to write. I was a pre-admitted business major at the time and I thought I was on a linear career path to some future job in the business world — one of those jobs people see as impressive, but actually mostly consists of bullshit.

Every year, The Daily Tar Heel puts out a survey asking students for the highlights of fall registration. As registration times begin this week, read more about what UNC students think are the best classes, professors and more.

"We know how uncertain and overwhelming the current news cycle is, and we thank our readers for their continued support."

The Cosmic Cantina cashier who started the fundraiser cites the hard work, passion, effort, and skill of his coworkers, and believes they are well-deserving of the extra funds. Despite their fears of contracting the coronavirus, Cosmic Cantina's staff keeps going to work. "I'm very scared of getting sick with the virus, but what're we going to do? We need to at least earn a little money,” said one kitchen worker. 

dininghall1.jpg A Carolina Dining Services worker attends to food in the Chase Dining Hall on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

New Co-Editors-in-Chief Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez and Emily Siegmund address their plans as the new leaders of The Daily Tar Heel.

UNC students have opened a new chapter of Sunrise Movement, a climate activist organization, in order to draw attention to the dangers of global warming and advocate for more sustainable practices. 

img_3774.jpg First-year environmental studies major, Claire Bradley, said climate change poses a big threat to humanity, and she joined Sunrise to make a difference.

The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.

img_3789.jpg Wendy’s night shift employee, Chantel Benjamin said she would have to look for another job because of the weeknight parking fee.

The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches who didn't finish their report.

The University has 24 ongoing construction projects, and four of them are located where students are most likely to tour. 

On the Friday before the election, four cases were brought against the Noble campaign, which resulted in Noble receiving 18 points, three over the 15-point disqualification limit, removing him from the ballot about an hour before voting was set to begin Feb. 12 at midnight.

The end of the election cycle was marked by one candidate's disqualification and accusations of inappropriate behavior by the other candidates. Read on to learn about the results of the Undergraduate Senate, Carolina Athletic Association, Residence Hall Association and Rising Senior Class President and Vice President races.

 According to a statement from the Board of Elections, the Noble campaign was found guilty of five violations: three counts of misrepresentation, one count of falsification and a location violation. 

The second debate of the student body president campaign season ended with the host endorsing candidate Ashton Martin.

The full Undergraduate Senate met Tuesday to discuss new appointments to various positions in the UNC Supreme Court, Board of Elections and full Senate. Here’s what you need to know:

“I think I could never forget it, regardless (of whether) I was a Black student,” UNC junior Sydney Adams said. “I don’t know if it’s something I can feel resolved about ever, especially because I don’t think the solution here is going to be to my benefit at all.” In the minds of UNC students of color, Silent Sam has remained a permanent presence. So much so, that for some it's been difficult to focus on their academics and extracurricular activities.

Student tweets picture of worms and undercooked chicken found in UNC dining halls. What next?