NC College Beat is an independent journalism website created by and for students. We seek to inform and educate the greater North Carolina college and university communities, particularly those within the University of North Carolina system, on important news, updates and opinions regarding student life, politics, COVID-19, research, culture, arts, on-campus developments, and more information on the cities and towns surrounding these schools. Our primary goal is to provide our readers with accurate, timely, informative, and compelling stories that foster educated discussions on the happenings of our state's university system. Feedback and critiques are always welcome, as we are constantly striving to create better ways to serve our college and university communities.