March 2014 Archives

Entire program – Mar. 8, 2014

March 8, 2014

A UNC study shows many women continue to use tanning beds, even though they know the risks. An animal virus devastates North Carolina pig farms. “Flipped classrooms’ encourage students to learn on their own. ESPN chronicles Dean Smith’s illness.

Heels visit Duke, seek 13th straight

March 8, 2014

As the UNC basketball team seeks to extend its winning streak, Duke seeks revenge.

Analysis shows music tastes vary from state to state

March 7, 2014

The Echo Nest strives to give listeners the best selection of music. A recent analysis shows regional distinctions of musical taste across the U.S.

Seniors reflect on final basketball game

March 7, 2014

Leaving Carolina is tough not only for graduating basketball players, but for graduating fans as well.

Luxury student apartments becoming trendy

March 7, 2014

Lux at Central Park is a new resort-style apartment complex opening this summer. While new tenants are excited, others are expressing concern.

AP classes popular, but maybe for the wrong reason

March 7, 2014

High school students across the nation are signing up for more AP classes, creating high stress environments.

Farmers hope to avoid pig virus

March 7, 2014

While large pork operations have lost thousands of pigs from the PED virus, smaller farmers hope to avoid it.

Women often ignore tanning risk

March 7, 2014

A new UNC study shows that women are using tanning beds even though they know the health risks.

‘Flipped classrooms’ encourage students to learn on their own

March 7, 2014

More professors have begun “flipping their classrooms” because they say it helps students learn better and holds them accountable.

Entire program – Mar. 1, 2014

March 1, 2014

Businessweek is the latest national media organization to report on UNC’s academic scandal. Students are among the consumers affected by Target’s data breach. A Raleigh company seeks approval for the first drug to treat female sexual dysfunction. High school students learn whether they’ll be accepted to UNC next year.