September 2017 Archives

Despite its name, Oktoberfest comes in September

September 16, 2017

Oktoberfest comes to the Triangle area with a traditional German festivities in Raleigh and special events held at a local Carrboro pub.

Plan to resume fluoride in local water sparks protests

September 16, 2017

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority stopped fluoridating the city water after an emergency in February. Now, they’re preparing to add fluoride back into the supply, and some locals are worried about it.

Women more likely to drop class in STEM field

September 16, 2017

A Georgetown University study found women are more likely than men to drop male-dominated STEM majors in response to low grades, but some UNC students are defying those odds.

Remembering Faith, Five Years Later

September 16, 2017

It’s been five years since Faith Hedgepeth’s death. Her killer still hasn’t been found, but she hasn’t been forgotten.

Carolina Connection – Sept. 9, 2017

September 9, 2017

Protesters interrupt a Board of Governors meeting as the Board limits the powers of the UNC Center for Civil Rights. Chancellor Folt asks for patience as she looks for ways to remove the Silent Sam statue. As students from Texas deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a UNC expert says many North Carolinians aren’t prepared for a disaster here. President Trump’s plan to phase out DACA affects many students. The Hopscotch Music Festival brings known and unknown musicians to Raleigh.

BOG passes controversial ban on Civil Rights Center litigation

September 9, 2017

The decision prevents the Center for Civil Rights at the UNC Law School from filing lawsuits on behalf of poor and disenfranchised North Carolinians.

Former UNC basketball star giving back to community

September 9, 2017

Former UNC basketball star Antawn Jamison is back in Chapel Hill to run a kids basketball camp.

Students worry DACA phase-out will force them to leave UNC

September 9, 2017

Students enrolled in the DACA program contemplate the consequences of President Trump’s decision to phase out the program.

Hurricane Harvey’s impact extends beyond Houston

September 9, 2017

Hurricane Harvey left Houston and its community devastated. This devastation made it’s way to North Carolina in a different way.

Local music festival brings performers to Raleigh

September 9, 2017

Hopscotch Music Festival brings people from all over the world to Raleigh, and it also brings the local community together.