2012 Archives

World AIDS Day turns 25 years old

December 1, 2012

The founder of World AIDS Day reflects on the progress that’s been made fighting the disease.

UNC tuition on the rise again

December 1, 2012

In what’s become an unpleasant annual tradition, UNC students will again face a tuition increase next year.

Underage drinking common, dangerous

December 1, 2012

When people younger than 21 drink alcohol, it’s not only illegal, it’s also dangerous.

UNC joins for-profit online consortium

December 1, 2012

UNC has joined several other large universities in a for-profit venture to offer some undergraduate classes online.

Entire program – Nov. 17, 2012

November 17, 2012

UNC approves gender-neutral housing for the 2013 school year. Many Latino high school students face barriers to attending college. The job market remains tough for recent grads. A local group tries to brighten Thanksgiving for low-income families.

Franklin St. store helps define ‘Carolina Blue’

November 17, 2012

Julian’s clothing store has been in Chapel Hill since 1942 and the family makes no secret about its favorite color.

College inaccessible to some NC Latinos

November 17, 2012

Many Latino high school graduates in North Carolina face barriers to attending college.

Carrboro group helps hungry children

November 17, 2012

TABLE brings together students and community members to provide meals to low-income families.

Campus gyms host unique brand of basketball

November 17, 2012

Pick-up basketball games are a popular pastime at UNC’s rec centers.

Job market remains sluggish for recent grads

November 17, 2012

Employment is on the rise for people with college degrees, but students are still having a hard time find a permanent job after graduation.