March 2024 Archives

Carolina Connection – Mar. 23, 2024

March 23, 2024 Editor

An alcohol-related car accident that killed a UNC sophomore in January has led to ten arrests, including six students. It’s also changing the way some students think about underage drinking. UNC extends its admission deadline because of delays in federal financial aid. Three months after former Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz’ departure, the search for a new chancellor is underway. Activists want Chapel Hill to rename Cameron Avenue, which is named after a slave owner. Can AI help you fill out a winning NCAA basketball bracket?

A fatal car wreck led to 10 alcohol arrests. But has anything changed for underage drinkers at UNC?

March 22, 2024 Noah Powell

The January death of UNC sophomore Molly Rotunda led to charges against ten people, including six UNC students. But while experts warn of the consequences of underage drinking, some students say fake IDs are still commonly used at Chapel Hill bars and stores.

For Creek Week, volunteers pick up trash, remove invasive species, and protect water sources

March 22, 2024 Sarah Ellis

For the last three years, the Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation have held Creek Week, an event to draw community members attention to how critical local waterways are

Mack Brown makes first comments about players’ involvement in fatal crash

March 22, 2024 Caroline Horne

The head football coach told reporters he’s “disappointed” in the three players who have been charged with alcohol violations after the January 21 crash, which killed UNC sophomore Mary Rotunda. Police say she was a passenger in a car traveling 120 miles per hour.

UNC extends enrollment deadline because of financial aid form glitches

March 22, 2024 Helen Wickett

Because of significant delays to the FAFSA, many students are still waiting on their financial aid packages.

‘It’s 2024, not 1860’: Group petitions to change street named after slaveholder

March 22, 2024 Jessica Simmons

The groups wants the Town of Chapel Hill to rename Cameron Ave. for Pauli Murray, a civil rights pioneer.

Raleigh team gets teens off of the streets – and sometimes into the NBA

March 22, 2024 Amina Accram

The Carolina Conquerors provides an alternative for middle school and high school students who might have otherwise engaged in gang violence.

What’s more important for bracket-makers? School loyalty or being realistic?

March 22, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Some students always predict UNC as their national champion when they fill out their NCAA tournament brackets. Others rely on stats, team records, or even AI.

Carolina Connection – Mar. 9, 2024

March 9, 2024

Super Tuesday is over and in North Carolina, students and other voters are evaluating President Biden. Sudanese students are calling attention to the civil war in their country. The newest member of the UNC Police force has a wagging tail and a golden coat. The Tar Heels and the Blue Devils men’s basketball teams meet one last time before the ACC Tournament. One of the hottest commodities on campus? Free frogs made of yarn.

In a likely Biden-Trump rematch, campaigns again see N.C. as a key swing state

March 8, 2024 Editor

While President Biden and Former President Trump both won their primaries in North Carolina by wide margins, some voters sent a message by withholding their primary votes.