April 2018 Archives

UNC researches secrets of loggerhead turtle navigation

April 14, 2018

UNC scientists find genetic evidence that magnetic navigation guides loggerhead sea turtles home.

Elementary school adds swimming to the 2nd grade curriculum

April 14, 2018

Kids at Frank Porter Graham Elementary school are taking swimming lessons at the YMCA. It’s part of an effort to teach life skills to children whose families might not be able to afford lessons.

Intense dance competition raises thousands to fight eating disorders

April 14, 2018

Students spend months preparing for Greek Groove, which benefits the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders.

Asperger’s Syndrome surrounded by misconceptions

April 14, 2018

Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of high-functioning autism. April is autism awareness month, and a lot of people have misconceptions about this learning disability.

Carolina Connection – Apr. 7 2018

April 7, 2018

UNC’s annual Sexual Assault Awareness week sparks more discussion this year because of the #MeToo movement. A planned speech by Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson leads to controversy. Spanky’s restaurant has closed after 40 years; the same owners will open a family-style “down home” restaurant in its place. A new Playmakers production documents the economic ups and downs of rural North Carolina. “Arts Everywhere Day” covers campus with painted pianos, spinning chairs, colorful duct tape, and other artistic creations.

Visit by Fox News host ignites debate at UNC

April 7, 2018

UNC’s School of Media and Journalism invited Tucker Carlson to campus, but critics question his journalistic credentials.

Spinning, playing and taping: Arts Everywhere takes over UNC

April 7, 2018

UNC hosts its second annual Arts Everywhere Day, with exhibits all over campus.

Playmakers premier explores North Carolina’s past and present

April 7, 2018

“Leaving Eden,” a play written by a UNC alum about North Carolina, premieres on Friday.

New ‘down home’ restaurant will replace Spanky’s

April 7, 2018

Spanky’s, a Chapel Hill icon for 40 years, has closed its doors. But its owners say a family-style “down home” restaurant soon will open in its place.

‘It’s On Us’ hopes to get students talking about sexual violence

April 7, 2018

The event was among several planned for April that address sexual violence on college campuses