College Students
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Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement
The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.
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Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State
Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.
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Holy ship! Remains from 4 potential shipwrecks were found in NC
East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies discovered the remains of 4 potential shipwrecks. Here’s what you need to know about ECU’s discovery.
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
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Opinion: It’s hard enough to afford college. Now Republicans want to make it impossible.
A new bill would limit financial aid, make it more difficult to get, and close off poor, rural areas from a better future, a data science student at North Carolina A&T State University writes.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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NC Court of Appeals halts use of UNC digital IDs for voting in November election
In a last-minute ruling, the NC Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Republicans who argued that state law allowed only physical copies of the ID to be used to vote.
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VIDEO: UNC students can now vote with their phones. Here’s how.
A recent decision will allow UNC students to vote with their mobile One Card, a step toward modernizing access in elections.
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Get ready for Carolina Daze: NC’s newest music and arts festival hits the voting scene
With musical talent like Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack headlining, North Carolina’s about to get a little louder and a lot more voters engaged in the 2024 elections.
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NC State Board of Elections approves university digital ID to vote
In a move towards modernization, the NC State Board of Elections green lights the use of UNC digital IDs on smartphones for voting in the upcoming elections.
