May 2015 Archives

Entire program – May 2, 2015

May 2, 2015

North Carolina ends a program that encouraged students to become schoolteachers. Students protest an FDA policy that limits blood donations from gay men. A new Carrboro center helps Latino day laborers. Seniors reflect on their time at UNC.

After 29 years, Teaching Fellows ends

May 2, 2015

The program encouraged thousands of college students to take jobs as teachers in North Carolina schools.

UNC trying to keep students on campus

May 2, 2015

Many upperclassmen opt to move off-campus, but UNC is making moves to draw students back to campus.

Local Cubans excited about diplomatic changes

May 2, 2015

A policy of isolation over 50 years old between the United States and Cuba has ended, and diplomatic relations are beginning once again.

New employment center serves day laborers

May 2, 2015

El Centro Hispano opened a center in Carrboro that aims to connect prospective employees with workers.

Seniors reflect on their time at UNC

May 2, 2015

With graduation eight days away, the Class of 2015 looks to the future.

Bar owners say ALE enforcing more alcohol laws

May 2, 2015

Local bar owners say Alcohol Law Enforcement officers have started to enforce rules on private clubs.

UNC-TV program changes to fit new digital world

May 2, 2015

After 21 years on air, UNC-TV is streamlining and updating its nightly program, “North Carolina Now.”

Students protest FDA blood rules

May 1, 2015

As the FDA reconsiders whether gay men can donate blood, a UNC student is protesting with an eight-foot sculpture on campus.

Thrill City will close its doors

May 1, 2015

The student-founded Franklin Street clothing store is closing at the end of this month