News Food trucks fight town zoning laws March 5, 2011 Food trucks are a popular sight in Carrboro, but they’re facing setbacks next door in Chapel Hill as stricter zoning laws deter the vendors.
News SafeWalk Expands Off-Campus Service March 5, 2011 SafeWalk provides escorts for students from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. It recently expanded further off campus to serve more students.
News Students’ dilemma: gas prices vs. spring break travel March 5, 2011 Rising gas prices are making some students rethink their spring break plans, but others aren’t letting the increase hinder their travel.
News Tweet more, eat less? February 26, 2011 A recent UNC study examined whether Twitter, iPhone apps, and other forms of social media can help dieters shed pounds.
News Student code confuses elections February 26, 2011 Vague and poorly-written election laws within the Student Code delayed the announcement of results in this year’s student body election.
News Carolina awarded sustainability rating February 26, 2011 A national group has awarded UNC a better-than-average award for campus sustainability. But the group also found room for improvement.
News Students work out by “exer-gaming” February 22, 2011 ccepisodes New interactive features on video game systems get players physically moving and shedding calories while playing the latest video games.
News N.C. legislature moves to outlaw synthetic marijuana February 19, 2011 The N.C. legislature is moving quickly to make synthetic marijuana illegal. It’s often called K2 and can cause dangerous side effects.
News Proposed Pell Grant cuts could affect UNC students February 19, 2011 President Obama’s budget report includes potential cuts to the Federal Pell Grant Program that could affect many UNC student’s financial aid.
News Budget cuts hit nursing program February 19, 2011 Recent budget cuts led UNC to eliminate four degree programs and to cut Nursing School enrollment by 25 percent.