February 2012 Archives

In an unusual class, athletes try new sports

February 25, 2012

In one UNC class, a football player and pole vaulter try to play soccer and find that it’s not as easy as it looks.

UNC grad turns lacrosse into a career

February 25, 2012

Billy Bitter, who starred on the UNC lacrosse team before his 2010 graduation, is making a career out of the sport.

UNC baseball team starts strong

February 25, 2012

Led by a hard-hitting Freshman, the UNC baseball team is off to a strong start.

Drug shortage affects UNC Hospitals

February 25, 2012

A shortage forces UNC Hospitals to alter the treatment schedule for some patients who need cancer drugs.

Leimonstoll to focus on tuition, aid

February 25, 2012

UNC’s new student body president says financial issues likely will dominate his term in office.

Faculty members endorse athletic principles

February 25, 2012

A group of professors advise UNC to keep athletics in line with the university’s core mission.

UNC researcher questions cell phone ban

February 25, 2012

As Chapel Hill moves forward on a cell phone ban for drivers, a UNC researcher says evidence cited by supporters may not add up.

Entire program – Feb. 25, 2012

February 25, 2012

UNC Hospital runs short of a life-saving cancer medication. A researcher questions Chapel Hill’s proposed ban on cell phone use while driving. UNC’s new student body president vows to lobby state leaders for higher education funding.

Turnout low in student body election

February 24, 2012

Apathy and confusion over a new voting system are blamed for unusually low turnout in student elections.

How common is cocaine use at UNC?

February 18, 2012

The recent arrests of three UNC students raise questions about campus drug abuse.