March 2017 Archives

Research says transgender students a vulnerable population regarding alcohol use

March 25, 2017

Alcohol use may affect transgender students more negatively than those who identify with their gender assigned at birth, according to research from Duke University.

UNC Dance Marathon gets students moving for a good cause

March 25, 2017

The UNC Dance Marathon is once again raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for UNC Children’s Hospital. But that doesn’t make standing for 24 hours any easier.

Carolina Connection – March 25, 2017

March 25, 2017

Some local churches consider becoming sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants. There’s another delay in the NCAA’s investigation of UNC’s academic-athletic scandal. A new study finds transgender students suffer more bad consequences from alcohol use. UNC’s dance marathon raises millions for UNC Children’s Hospital.

UNC asks for extra time to respond to latest NCAA allegations

March 25, 2017

UNC was scheduled to respond to the latest notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding the academic-athletic scandal, but has asked for more time to do so.

Churches may provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants

March 25, 2017

In the wake of President Trump’s wave of executive orders on immigration, local churches are exploring what is means to provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants facing deportation.

Student Stores details renovation plans in first town hall meeting

March 25, 2017

The new owners of UNC’s Student Stores seek to show their commitment to UNC, despite ongoing concerns from students about corporatization.

Sleep deprivation could bring paralyzing consequences

March 25, 2017

College students and sleep: they often don’t go together. But sleep deprivation can come with serious consequences.

Carolina Connection – March 11, 2017

March 11, 2017

UNC’s medical school has stopped using live animals to train doctors. Gov. Cooper and legislators consider incentives for college students to become teachers. Adderall is used by many students to help them study, but its effects can be devastating. An on-campus variety show provides a comedic outlet for students.

Variety show puts student comedy center stage

March 10, 2017

The Scene Is Dead, a comedy variety show at UNC, is expanding and spreading laughter within the community.

Cooper and legislators seek to incentivize new teachers

March 10, 2017

Both Governor Roy Cooper and state legislative leaders have proposed plans to remedy North Carolina’s growing teacher shortage.