February 2016 Archives

Community remembers “Our Three Winners”

February 13, 2016

One year after the fatal shootings at Finley Forest, thousands have come together to continue the philanthropic legacies of the “Three Winners.”

Biden’s cancer research goal shoots for the moon

February 13, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden visited Duke Wednesday to talk about his “cancer moonshot” initiative, an effort that also will involve UNC and many other institutions.

Cursive writing still important in some classrooms

February 13, 2016

North Carolina now requires the teaching of cursive writing in public elementary schools. But Montessori schools, like the one in Chapel Hill, never stopped teaching cursive.

Love always in the air at UNC

February 13, 2016

Love is in the air this time of year. And UNC’s campus has plenty of romantic spots for love birds.

New patch provides diabetics with needed insulin, less pain

February 13, 2016

Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State are working on a smart insulin patch, which could reduce the need for needles and pumps.

Triangle restaurants view food trucks as competition

February 13, 2016

The Triangle has seen an explosion in food trucks over the past few years. But some restaurant owners worry the trucks are taking away their business.

Opening Night at the Super Bowl featured entertainment and opportunities to talk with players. (Photo by Samantha Ward)

Panthers – and their fans – prep for Super Bowl

February 6, 2016 ccepisodes

The Super Bowl features not only a North Carolina team, but two former UNC players.

A year after three people were shot dead in Chapel Hill, their commitment to community service lives on. Textbook prices are rising, and one group is looking to put a stop to it. A Supreme Court case on immigration could force some students out of college. A former student-athlete raises funds for a cause he knows all too well.

Friends remember “Our Three Winners” a year later

February 6, 2016

One year after the shooting at Finley Forest, friends of the three victims reflect on the tragedy and look towards the future.

Open-source textbooks a potential alternative

February 6, 2016

A report released by the Public Interest Research Group examines the high cost of college textbooks, as educators and students look for new solutions.

Month: February 2016

Community remembers “Our Three Winners”

Biden’s cancer research goal shoots for the moon

Cursive writing still important in some classrooms

Love always in the air at UNC

New patch provides diabetics with needed insulin, less pain

Triangle restaurants view food trucks as competition

Panthers – and their fans – prep for Super Bowl

Entire program – Feb. 6, 2016

Friends remember “Our Three Winners” a year later

Open-source textbooks a potential alternative