September 2019 Archives

A series of crimes near campus is raising questions about student safety

September 28, 2019

On this week’s Carolina Connection, we report on the campus reaction to the series of crime reports, which all targeted women. We also hear from late-night workers at Franklin St. businesses, who sometimes face dangerous situations on the job.

Carolina Connection- Sept. 28, 2019

September 28, 2019

Recent crimes and an ongoing sexual assault investigation in Chapel Hill have left some female students concerned for their safety. Employees of Franklin Street businesses face real safety concerns when working late night shifts. Students for Justice in Palestine is protesting the U.S. Department of Education decision to investigate the UNC-Duke Middle East Consortium. The UNC System Board of Governors is searching for a new chairperson after Harry Smith stepped down. A UNC researcher uses classical music to study the brain.

Multiple crimes targeting women have left some fearful

September 28, 2019

A sexual assault, an attempted break-in, and a harassment report have left some UNC students calling for campus safety improvements.

Late nights on Franklin Street have employees concerned for personal safety

September 28, 2019

Late nights on Franklin Street are hectic and sometimes dangerous, especially for people who work in restaurants and bars.

CNN’s Brooke Baldwin returns to UNC, talks news and sports

September 28, 2019

CNN Newsroom host Brooke Baldwin was back on Carolina’s campus as host of Late Night with Roy.

What weapons can you carry to protect yourself? It depends where you are

September 28, 2019

Pepper spray is the only permitted weapon on campus. But off campus, the law is more permissive.

Students protest U.S. investigation into the UNC-Duke Middle East Consortium

September 28, 2019

The Education Department says the program is misusing federal money and is too ideological and too pro-Islam. Protesters say the investigation is Islamaphobic.

YouTube penalty raises questions of how to protect children’s online privacy

September 28, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission fined Youtube and Google $170 million for violating the Child Online Privacy Protection Act.

UNC researcher studies the human brain with classical music

September 28, 2019

Flavio Frolich hopes his research will lead to more targeted treatments for people who suffer from mental health disorders.

Carolina Connection- Sept. 21, 2019

September 21, 2019

A UNC senior is remembered for her selflessness and public service after her unexpected death Tuesday. The Trump Administrion threatens to revoke funding for a join UNC/Duke Middle East studies program. Students and community members participate in a one-day strike to demand action on climate change. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stopped at UNC and rallied student support for his presidential campaign. As part of their committment to telling more diverse stories, UNC Playmakers’ performance of ‘Native Son,” takes on racism and sexism.