March 2014 Archives

Entire program – Mar. 22, 2014

March 22, 2014

The governor’s staff asks the UNC system to pare down its budget request. Media organizations go to court to unseal records in the Faith Hedgepeth case. A new study finds caffeine may help your memory.

Dance Marathon begins

March 22, 2014

The 16th annual UNC Dance Marathon took place this weekend. But beforehand, a lot of preparation was needed.

New study shows caffeine’s effects on memory

March 22, 2014

A new Johns Hopkins study shows caffeine can improve your long-term memory.

Pope wants UNC to pare budget

March 22, 2014

State Budget Director Art Pope has requested changes to the UNC system budget to control spending growth.

Women’s basketball team feels hopeful

March 22, 2014

The women’s basketball team feels prepared for the NCAA tournament, even with Coach Hatchell on the sideline.

Fund created to help grad students in need

March 22, 2014

UNC graduate students have created an emergency fund to protect one another from expensive mishaps.

Some fans do whatever it takes to watch March Madness

March 22, 2014

The first weekend of the NCAA tournament is one of the most exciting in sports. Some go to extremes to watch all the action.

Lee homeowners fight fracking

March 22, 2014

Some North Carolinians have learned they may not have the right to stop energy companies from fracking on their own property.

Athletes compete in CrossFit Open

March 22, 2014

For the next few weeks, more than 190,000 athletes will compete against one another in the CrossFit Open tournament.

Writer chronicles Dean Smith’s illness

March 8, 2014

ESPN’s Tommy Tomlinson says Smith is still surrounded by family and friends as his memory declines.