April 2021 Archives

Women worry about their safety on Franklin Street after a man is accused of assault and trespassing

April 23, 2021

Tucker Frey has a record of harassing and assaulting women. Posts about him on social media are sparking a larger conversation about how Franklin Street area feels less safe to some.

Some North Carolinians hope Derek Chauvin’s conviction is a turning point for police accountability

April 23, 2021

After Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, some members of the community reflect on what the verdict means for criminal justice reform.

UNC hopes to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 as part of a new climate plan

April 23, 2021 Daniel Myrick

The plan includes replacing carbon-emitting infrastructure with renewable energy, emphasizing sustainability, and decreasing waste.

Mega monster movie mayhem: People head back to theaters for the first time in over a year

April 23, 2021

Audiences are flocking back to movie theaters to see “Godzilla vs Kong.” It’s one of the first new films available in theaters since the start of the pandemic.

UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham launches a new video series discussing athlete compensation

April 23, 2021

The Carolina Values Project features Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham talking about commercial aspects of college athletics with different people in the sports industry.

LAX to the max: The UNC Women’s Lacrosse team continues to dominate opponents as they remain undefeated

April 23, 2021

The UNC Women’s Lacrosse team is ranked number one in the NCAA.

Carolina Connection – April 17, 2021

April 17, 2021

A new study finds student loan debt continues to purge graduates’ wallets well into their adult lives. UNC suggests new names for campus buildings that previously honored white supremacists. University administrators are hoping for a full in-person campus in the fall. UNC has stopped administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines, forcing students to find other options. From pick-up games to video games, intramural sports at UNC have gone virtual to keep people connected and active. One student-run theater group held in its first in-person performance in more than a year.

Month: April 2021

Women worry about their safety on Franklin Street after a man is accused of assault and trespassing

Some North Carolinians hope Derek Chauvin’s conviction is a turning point for police accountability

UNC hopes to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 as part of a new climate plan

Mega monster movie mayhem: People head back to theaters for the first time in over a year

UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham launches a new video series discussing athlete compensation

LAX to the max: The UNC Women’s Lacrosse team continues to dominate opponents as they remain undefeated

Carolina Connection – April 17, 2021

People with OCD feel more compelled to ritual action during the heightened stress of the COVID-19 pandemic

Some students scramble to make new vaccine appointments after Johnson & Johnson pause

UNC epidemiologist says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause is just a safety precaution