December 2014 Archives

Entire program – Dec. 6, 2014

December 6, 2014

Students protest police violence. UNC receives its largest donation in history. Media organizations sue UNC to learn which employees were disciplined or fired in the academic scandal. Sweet potatoes may help relieve hunger in Africa.

NC researchers map sweet potato genome to fight hunger in Africa

December 6, 2014

The Gates Foundation has given $12.4 million to NC State to help breed a better sweet potato for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Media sues UNC for names of employees disciplined in scandal

December 6, 2014

Ten media organizations are suing UNC for withholding names of employees involved in the academic scandal.

Folt discusses campus safety, sexual assault

December 6, 2014

Chancellor Folt talks about the student safety at UNC, as well as the new sexual assault policy UNC implemented earlier this semester.

UNC receives $100 million donation

December 6, 2014

Pharmaceutical magnate Dr. Fred Eshelman’s $100 million donation will be used to fund projects at the School of Pharmacy.

Police crack down on jaywalking

December 6, 2014

Police are looking for jaywalkers on Chapel Hill’s streets, and if they catch you, you might have to pay a fine.

Meditation helps some relieve stress

December 6, 2014

The practice of meditating, while foreign to many, can be an effective way to relieve stress and focus on the positive.

Students use crowdsourcing to fund projects

December 6, 2014

Crowdsourcing, or raising money online, is a popular way for students to raise money on the campus of UNC for their various activities.

UNC reacts to Brown, Garner deaths

December 6, 2014

Along with protesters nationwide, some UNC students are voicing their concerns over alleged police brutality against African Americans.

In-depth coverage: UNC academic scandal

December 5, 2014

Excerpts of Carolina Connection’s continuing coverage of the UNC academic scandal. Includes coverage of the release of the Wainstein Report from the Oct. 25, 2014 broadcast, as well as follow-up coverage from our November and December programs.