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Why NCAA investigations are on the rise

September 17, 2011

The NCAA continues to crack down on universities across the nation. William Friday comments on what changes need to be made.

UNC’s costs drive student out of town

September 17, 2011

UNC’s rising costs have some students making big sacrifices to stay at Carolina.

Students’ childhood 9/11 memories

September 10, 2011

Most of today’s UNC students weren’t even teenagers when the 9/11 attacks occurred. They share childhood memories of the tragedy.

Ex-chancellor remembers 9/11

September 10, 2011

Former UNC chancellor James Moeser recalls that Sept. 11, 2001 was one of his most difficult days on the job.

UNC trains first responders

September 10, 2011

After 9/11, UNC’s School of Public Health began a program that trains emergency workers to respond more efficiently.

UNC Honor Court security in question

September 10, 2011

UNC’s student Honor Court came under scrutiny this summer when a Carolina student allegedly broke into its office and stole student records.

UNC’s tuition model may change

September 10, 2011

UNC’s tuition has gone up about 150 percent in the past 10 years. And now that system schools are looking at tuition models of peer universities it could go up more.

Students protest for guns on campus

April 30, 2011

Students nationwide participated in what they called “The Empty Holster Protest.” They want to be allowed to carry guns on campus.

Military vets struggle with transition

April 30, 2011

Enrolling in college after military service can be a struggle. Some veterans at UNC have had a difficult transition to civilian life.

Chapel Hill bookstore finds its niche

April 30, 2011

Despite the struggles some traditional book-sellers are encountering, one small local store is developing a niche in Chapel Hill.