January 2011 Archives

Entire program: January 29, 2011

January 30, 2011

UNC prepares for drastic budget cuts and campus leaders predict painful changes. After the Arizona shooting, triangle universities work to identify troubled students. Two campus referendums could change the fees that UNC students pay. And Tarheel men’s basketball walk-ons make a name for themselves on twitter. All that and more

Colleges work to prevent violence

January 29, 2011

After the deadly shooting in Arizona, North Carolina university officials affirm they have systems in place to identify potentially dangerous students.

UNC prepares for drastic budget cuts

January 29, 2011

The state budget shortfall means UNC students likely will see higher tuition and larger classes.

Features

Smartphones: accessory or necessity?

January 29, 2011

Whether it’s a Droid, a Blackberry, or an iPhone, smartphones are become an essential part of college life.

Republicans fight to repeal ASG fee

January 29, 2011

College Republicans say UNC students shouldn’t have to pay to send student government leaders to statewide meetings.

Student Union pushes for fee increase

January 29, 2011

The UNC Student Union wants to increase student fees to renovate the building where students eat, study and hang out.