October 2015 Archives

Concerns raised over UNC president election

October 24, 2015

After a 10-month search process, the UNC system has a new president, but not everyone is happy about the hiring process.

What does Spellings bring to the UNC system?

October 24, 2015

Andrew Kelly of the American Enterprise Institute discusses Spellings’ experience in education, and what her future might hold at UNC.

Scott inducted to N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame

October 24, 2015

The ESPN anchor who died of cancer earlier this year was honored by his alma mater.

Students promote vaccines at State Fair

October 24, 2015

Between deep-fried Oreo stands and cotton candy machines at the NC State Fair, UNC pharmacy students are administrating flu vaccines.

State Fair exhibit heralds agriculture’s impact on NC

October 24, 2015

Though the tobacco industry is much smaller than it used to be, one farmer still proudly shows off North Carolina’s tobacco heritage at the State Fair.

Is there too much Tex-Mex in Chapel Hill?

October 24, 2015

With a Moe’s Southwest Grill expected to open in November, some UNC students don’t want another franchise — and more Tex-Mex — on Franklin Street.

UNC football games have empty seats

October 24, 2015

Despite a fast start to the season, UNC is on track to have its worst average football attendance since 2003.

Entire program – Oct. 24, 2015

October 24, 2015

Margaret Spellings is named UNC’s new system president amid complaints about the hiring process. The possible merger of two huge breweries might affect small craft breweries. UNC students try to keep people healthy at the State Fair.

Local beer attracts growing crowd

October 23, 2015

While domestic beer giants finalize a major merger, small North Carolina breweries are attracting a fair amount of attention.

Parents play role in student success

October 19, 2015

College is tough. But for 80 percent of undergraduates at UNC, they can relate their time at Carolina with their parents’ college experiences.