2013

UNC students share childhood memories of 9/11. Undocumented students lobby for in-state tuition. Dean Smith is honored for his accomplishments off the court. “Peacocking” has a special meaning for scientists who are studying the colorful birds.

Chapel Hillians speak out about a possible U.S. military attack on Syria. UNC remembers student Faith Hedgepeth one year after she was killed. A controversy over NCAA merchandising leads to debate over compensation for student athletes. Adventure-seeking students explore the drainage tunnels under campus.

On our final program of the 2012-2013 school year, we look back at the top news of the year and some of our favorite stories.

Human trafficking is a growing problem in North Carolina, but one victim found a way to escape enslavement. Sleep deprivation is all too common among students during final exams. The Price is Right for one UNC student.

New Chancellor Carol Folt had supporters and detractors in her previous job at Dartmouth. Outgoing Chancellor Holden Thorp says he’s learned hard lessons about college sports. A few students make the unusual choice to live without mobile phones.

UNC names its first female Chancellor, and she’ll face some new challenges on the job. Some legislators want to make it harder — or more expensive — for students to vote. A campus panel will explore athletics and academics.

Legislators try to stop UNC’s gender-neutral housing plan. Faith Hedgepeth’s friends urge police to continue to investigate her unsolved killing. So you want to be a rock star? A UNC music class can help.

Investigations of UNC’s sexual assault policies put scrutiny on the Honor Court. Professors fight for “progressive” values. Gov. McCrory calls on colleges to fight binge drinking. A “hands on” art exhibit on campus gets out of hand.

UNC responds to a federal investigation of campus sexual assault policies. Gov. McCrory’s first budget proposal calls for deep funding cuts and higher tuition at UNC. Students spend spring break helping others. A renowned poet visits campus.

The federal government will investigate UNC’s response to sexual assault complaints. UNC unveils a 200 million year old reptile skeleton that students discovered in Durham. A historic store copes with new competition. Campus flirting goes high tech.