February 2019 Archives

Herbal substance Kratom stirs up controversy

February 9, 2019

The controversial substance Kratom is popular as a medicinal and recreational drug. The government has tried to ban it, but research suggests it may have medicinal value.

Astrology is on the rise, and for some, it’s more than just a Twitter bio

February 9, 2019

Some students look to the stars for daily guidance.

Paid posts: Students earn money as social media brand ambassadors

February 9, 2019

UNC students are getting paid to use their social media influence to promote companies to their followers.

CarolinaCast: Sports, Ep. 1

February 5, 2019 Editor

Check out our very first sports edition of CarolinaCast. For everything Carolina Basketball and an update on the ACC Network, tune in to this episode. Go Heels!

Carolina Connection – Feb. 2, 2019

February 2, 2019

In her last week as chancellor, Carol Folt shares parting words with UNC students. Venezuelan UNC students react to political unrest. The UNC music department celebrates its 100th anniversary with an eclectic concert. A close friendship leads to an unusual discovery. Electric scooters might be making a comeback in Chapel Hill. Students promote vintage clothing to help the environment. UNC students hope to win a 2020 Oscar … but they have to make a movie first.

Sustainable movement forces trendsetters to rethink their clothing habits

February 2, 2019

A local movement is trying to fight fashion pollution by promoting a new way of thinking about clothes.

Chancellor Folt wraps up her time at UNC, but there’s no replacement yet

February 2, 2019

Interim UNC system president Bill Roper, who himself in is in his job temporarily, will choose a temporary chancellor.

The Birds don’t fly in Chapel Hill: inside the disappearance of the electric scooters

February 2, 2019

Rideshare electric scooters have popped up in cities across America, but in Chapel Hill, they only lasted a day.

Shooting for the stars: UNC students hope to win an Oscar

February 2, 2019

A team of UNC students is trying to create a feature-length musical film that they hope to submit to the 2020 Oscars.

UNC’s music department celebrates its 100th anniversary with a diverse concert

February 2, 2019

The department is packing multiple groups into one concert to cap off its centennial celebration.