It was a difficult day on the campus of North Carolina Central University, where students were mourning the unexpected loss of sophomore Zyarre Prince while calling on university leaders to do more to support mental health.
Prince, a Maryland native majoring in criminal justice, was being remembered by classmates as a vibrant student leader with a bright future. He served as Mister Freshman for the 2024-2025 academic year and was known for his energy and presence on campus.
“Obviously, as we see, it’s not doing nothing. It’s not helping anything. Students are still harming themselves. Students are still dying,” said student Sinai Byrd…