April 2019 Archives

Guskiewicz and others condemn campus performance by Palestinan rapper

April 13, 2019

Guskiewicz said he is “heartbroken and deeply offended” after rapper Tamer Nafar used anti-Semitic langauge on stage.

Carolina Connection – April 13, 2019

April 13, 2019

Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz says he’s “heartbroken and deeply offended” by the performance of a Palestinian rapper that included anti-Semitic language. UNC’s police chief announces his retirement weeks after UNC’s administration announced an investigation of police behavior. UNC students reach out to help Bennett College, a Greensboro school that’s in danger of losing its accreditation. Mental health issues are common – but rarely talked about – among farmers. State officials issue a warning about graduation and prom photos: Don’t take them on railroad tracks.

UNC Police Chief announces retirement after tumultuous year

April 13, 2019

Jeff McCracken joined the police force in 1993 and became chief in 2007. His retirement comes as UNC begins a review of police procedures.

Study finds some students don’t feel free to express their opinions in class

April 13, 2019

Many students at UNC support free speech. However, some on campus are uncomfortable speaking freely in the classroom.

A warning about those prom and graduation photos: Don’t take them on train tracks

April 13, 2019

It’s trendy to take prom and graduation photos on railroad tracks. State transportation officials say it also can be deadly.

As the farm economy worsens, farmers are experiencing more mental health issues

April 13, 2019

A 2015 study found farmers have a suicide rate twice that of the general population, and some North Carolina ag leaders say things may be worse than ever now.

For students paying their own way through college, unpaid internships pose a hardship

April 13, 2019

For students whose families are not well off, it can be hard to accept unpaid summer internships.

Students face uncertainty as Bennett College tries to stay open

April 13, 2019

The historically black college in Greensboro is trying to improve its financial situation and keep its accreditation.

Carolina Connection – April 6, 2019

April 6, 2019

Police are looking for two people accused of vandalizing statues on UNC’s campus; officials say at least one suspect is associated with a Confederate group. UNC suspends the women’s basketball coaching staff pending an investigation to “assess the culture” of the team. Evening parking on campus no longer will be free. A member of the first Palestinian hip-hop group performed at UNC; some criticized his comments as anti-Semitic. There’s a school in Orange County for people who want to keep bees. A local DJ uses his platform to help others get started.

UNC women’s basketball coaches under investigation after accusations of racist remarks

April 6, 2019

UNC has hired a law firm to “assess the culture” of the team. The Washington Post reports players have accused coaches of making racially insensitive remarks and making them play through injuries.