February 2011 Archives

Entire Program: February 26, 2011

February 26, 2011

UNC’s next student body president election has finally been decided. Social media such as Twitter and Facebook have been linked to weight loss. Carolina received a silver rating in sustainability, and African American women are giving up the hair products and going natural.

Carolina baseball off to a winning start

February 26, 2011

The UNC baseball team started its season 4-0 during a West Coast road trip. They host Seton Hall in their home-opening series this weekend.

Hair decisions: Relaxers, straighteners, or natural?

February 26, 2011

Some African-American students are ditching relaxers and straighteners and wearing more natural hairstyles. Others worry natural hair could hurt their job prospects.

APPLES provides alternative spring break options

February 26, 2011

Though many UNC students will spend this spring break on the beach, others are skipping the sun and good times to spend their week in a non-traditional way.

Rolle finding success in women’s basketball

February 26, 2011

Most UNC women’s basketball players have been shooting hoops almost their whole life. But sophomore Waltiea Rolle had a different path to the game.

Tweet more, eat less?

February 26, 2011

A recent UNC study examined whether Twitter, iPhone apps, and other forms of social media can help dieters shed pounds.

Student code confuses elections

February 26, 2011

Vague and poorly-written election laws within the Student Code delayed the announcement of results in this year’s student body election.

Carolina awarded sustainability rating

February 26, 2011

A national group has awarded UNC a better-than-average award for campus sustainability. But the group also found room for improvement.

Meet the UNC basketball walk-ons

February 23, 2011

Learn the story of these six players who call themselves “Blue Steel.” They don’t spend much time on the court, but they’ve pledged to enjoy every minute.

Students work out by “exer-gaming”

February 22, 2011

New interactive features on video game systems get players physically moving and shedding calories while playing the latest video games.