Daniel Myrick

AAUP report decries politicization of UNC System

May 4, 2022 Daniel Myrick

A report by the American Association of University Professors alleged that the Republican-dominated state legislature has been interfering in the UNC system’s leadership and governance.

Chapel Hill shop is one of the largest pen-specific stores in the US

May 3, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Crazy Alan’s Emporium sells pens ranging from fifty cents to $1,800.

‘This one is big’: Fans in New Orleans get ready for historic game

April 1, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Carolina Connection’s Daniel Myrick reports from New Orleans, where UNC and Duke fans are converging for the Final Four.

For a UNC researcher, the invasion of Ukraine hits close to home

February 28, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Oleh Wolowyna of the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies was born in Ukraine, still has relatives there, and has spent his career studying the region.

‘B Daht,” the Dean Dome’s new arena host, hopes to fire up the fans – and spread a positive message

January 15, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Brian McLaughlin – who goes by the name B Daht – says he wants to spread a message of unity: “Like there is no gender bias. There is no race bias. There is no age bias. We’re all Tar Heel fans.”

The labor shortage is putting pressure on workers who are still on the job

January 15, 2022 Daniel Myrick

There’s a scarcity of workers in Chapel Hill, and it’s affecting establishments all over town. While the labor shortage is inconveniencing just about everybody, it’s making life especially difficult for the workers who remain on the job.

For the first time in 20 months, the Dean Dome is open to full capacity

November 12, 2021 Daniel Myrick

After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, UNC is allowing capacity crowds at the Smith Center, but fans must wear masks.

A new study says students in alcohol recovery don’t always know about support options

November 12, 2021 Daniel Myrick

A new study by NC State professor Lynsey Romo explores how recovering college students are managing their struggle with alcohol.

Contested Chapel Hill mayoral race nears final lap, but do students care?

October 29, 2021 Daniel Myrick

One thing that all three candidates in the Chapel Hill mayor’s race agree on: Students should take an interest in town government and vote.

Amid a ‘mental health crisis,’ UNC commemorates University Day

October 15, 2021 Daniel Myrick

As the community grieves multiple suicides that have taken place on campus, university leaders are weighing how to best support students through the tragedy.