April 2016 Archives

Edit-a-thon increases diversity of Wikipedia articles

April 9, 2016

It’s so easy to edit Wikipedia for serious or not-so-serious motives. But some UNC students are finding the benefits of editing the site.

Business backlash to discrimination law is vocal, unprecedented in NC

April 9, 2016

The list of businesses that have spoken out against HB2 now tops 100. It’s uncommon for so many large and small businesses to take a stand on a controversial political issue.

Your office decor or email signature can correlate with achievement

April 9, 2016

A UNC professor says adding the right decor to your office or the right words to your email signature can affect how successful you are at work.

Franklin St. prepared for celebration that never happened

April 9, 2016

Businesses and local authorities prepared for students to storm Franklin St. after Monday’s men’s basketball game. Instead, fans walked home in stunned disappointment.

Miniature petting zoo comes to campus

April 9, 2016

Many of us have visited a petting zoo during our childhood. But the Teeny Tiny Farm, a traveling petting zoo, is a bit smaller than what you may be used to.

Local doctor takes positive approach to ALS treatment

April 9, 2016

A Duke physician uses some unconventional methods to treat ALS and keep his patients’ spirits up.

After shocking loss, men’s basketball team looks ahead

April 9, 2016

Despite losing the championship game, the men’s basketball team had a memorable season. Already, fans are looking ahead to next year.

Current and past UNC golfers share love of Masters

April 9, 2016

The 2016 Masters teed off Thursday in Georgia at the famed Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters are sort of a magnum opus for golfers of all age. And as Cozy Brents found out, it’s a tournament former players will never forget.

Entire program – April 2, 2016

April 2, 2016 ccepisodes

As the Tar Heel basketball team prepares for the Final Four, Chapel Hill prepares for a possible celebration. A transgender UNC employee sues the state over the new law that overturns local non-discrimination ordinances. Students stay up overnight to dance for a good cause. There’s new landscaping on campus, and you can eat it.

UNC staff member joins lawsuit to overturn House Bill 2

April 2, 2016

UNC worker Joaquin Carcano joins the lawsuit to fight the Private Facilities and Security Act, which overrides local non-discrimination ordinances.