October 2012 Archives

Documents released in football investigation

October 28, 2012

In response to a lawsuit, UNC has released documents related to its investigation of football players’ misconduct.

Entire program – Oct. 27, 2012

October 27, 2012

Democrats worry about a drop in young voters’ enthusiasm. Chapel Hill tries to make Halloween calmer. Newly released documents shed new light on the Tar Heel football scandal. UNC Hospital promotes breastfeeding for new moms.

President hopes to rekindle support from young voters

October 26, 2012

The presidential race is neck-and-neck in North Carolina, but a new poll shows that President Obama is leading with young voters.

Soccer players face concussion risk

October 26, 2012

Soccer ranks second only to football in the number of players who experience concussions.

UNC tells new mothers, “breast is best”

October 26, 2012

UNC Women’s Hospital is part of a national program that encourages new mothers to nurse their babies.

Effects of UNC stimulus money debated

October 26, 2012

UNC collected almost $12 million from the 2009 federal stimulus act. But did the money create jobs?

“Hometown Halloween” aims to reduce Franklin St. revelry

October 25, 2012

Town leaders are trying the limit the size of Chapel Hill’s annual Halloween celebration, but skeptics criticize the plan.

Young women urged to learn about cancer

October 25, 2012

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” and health officials are hoping that young women take time to learn about the disease.

Student all-nighters may do more harm than good

October 13, 2012

Many students stay up late to study or finish their work, but experts say it’s not the most effective and healthful way to learn?

Entire program – Oct. 13, 2012

October 13, 2012

The UNC community remembers Bill Friday as a leader and friend. Students want representation on a UNC planning committee. All-night study sessions may do more harm than good. There’s something new on Franklin Street: homemade liquor.