Hamsini Sivakumar

CarolinaCast: Sports betting is off to a fast start in North Carolina. How are college students affected?

April 27, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Sports betting has been legal in North Carolina for more than a month, and state officials say more than 300,000 betting accounts have been activated in the state, enough to generate more than $60 million dollars in tax revenue in its first year. Carolina Connection reporter Hamsini Sivakumar talks with Lorelai Sykes about how sports betting is affecting college campuses.

Graduation awaits for students who began college during the pandemic

April 26, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

2024 graduates started college during COVID lockdown, and while their college experience was unusual, it was still meaningful for them.

Student-run escape room company expands, opens Franklin St. location

April 26, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Chapel Thrill Escapes, which has a location in Cobb dormitory, has added a second location downtown and hopes to keep growing,

UNC System moves to ban YikYak and similar apps from campus networks

April 5, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Critics say the platforms promote misinformation and bullying, but other say banning YikYak and similar apps might suppress free speech on UNC campuses.

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.

Vice president returns to North Carolina to promote minority investment

March 3, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a crowd on West Parish Street in Durham about the Biden Administration’s support for historically underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Legalized sports betting is coming to N.C., but gambling ads on college campuses are banned

March 3, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

While ads for sportsbooks are flooding North Carolina, newly-adopted state rules ban sports betting ads on college campuses.

For some students, Valentine’s Day means mixed emotions and non-traditional celebrations

February 9, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Regardless of your relationship with Valentine’s Day, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate in Chapel Hill on the 14th.

Former Washington Post executive editor says journalism remains vital in an era of social media

February 2, 2024 Hamsini Sivakumar

Marty Baron spoke at UNC about journalism in difficult times, and said there are still reasons for students to continue to pursue journalism careers.