March 2018 Archives

Solar tariffs complicate job prospects for environmental sciences students

March 10, 2018

When President Trump enacted a steep tariff on solar panels, it threw some students’ career plans into disarray.

As Christian sorority loses its house, members face uncertain future

March 10, 2018

Residents of Phi Beta Chi will have to find new housing, and members no longer will have a permanent place to meet.

Proposed UNC Health Care merger suspended

March 3, 2018

The proposed deal with Atrium Health would have created North Carolina’s largest health care system, but critics worried it would increase costs for patients.

Carolina Connection – March 3, 2018

March 3, 2018

UNC Health Care’s proposed merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health has been called off. Local police are warning motorists about a string of catalytic converter thefts. UNC posted highway signs around the state celebrating last year’s men’s basketball championship, but not everybody was excited about it. A Chapel Hill fast food place wants to add a drive-through window, but some worry that will spoil the character of Franklin Street. Duke students talk about the chaos that surrounds getting tickets for the UNC basketball game.

UNC physician says doctors could do more to prevent gun violence

March 3, 2018

Dr. Adam Goldstein says doctors can play a bigger role in evaluating patients’ fitness to carry guns. But he also says doctors need training to do that.

Duke students face chaotic process to get UNC game tickets

March 3, 2018

Duke students who don’t tent in K-ville have to take their chances in a chaotic scavenger hunt or walk-up line for a last chance at tickets.

Not everybody welcomes Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through

March 3, 2018

The Dunkin Donuts on East Franklin St. is preparing to present a formal proposal for a drive-through. The outcome is unclear.

Women’s fencing brings home their first ACC Championship

March 3, 2018

By Nathan Bernstein Sophomore fencers Jackie Litynski and Justine de Grasse discuss the program’s first ACC title. Both fencers were instrumental to the upset.

Police issue warning after catalytic converter thefts

March 3, 2018

Local police are warning motorists about a new kind of crime – one that can cost you thousands of dollars. Six catalytic converters have been stolen in the past two months in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Highway robbery: Not everybody wants to celebrate UNC’s championship

March 3, 2018

UNC took advantage of a new DOT to put up 8 road signs across the state celebrating its men’s basketball title. Not everyone is pleased about it.