News – Page 31 – Carolina Connection

Homeschooling is increasing, but that can bring challenges in college

April 1, 2022

The prevalence of homeschooling has almost doubled since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Household Pulse survey.

Car accident deaths in NC are increasing. Distracted driving is part of the reason.

April 1, 2022

It takes more than scare tactics to break a distracted driving habit, a practice that contributed to higher traffic fatalities in North Carolina in 2021.

After fatal Franklin St. accident, Chapel Hill discusses bike safety improvements

April 1, 2022

An electric cyclist lost his life in a traffic accident at a Franklin Street intersection in late January. The tragedy has sparked a debate around bike safety in Chapel Hill.

UNC student organizations set their sights on tackling food insecurity

March 25, 2022

15% of Orange County is food insecure. A number of UNC student organizations aim to address the issue.

Student demonstrators demand UNC stop using non-renewable energy

March 25, 2022

UNC-Chapel Hill is the only NC campus that relies on coal power. Students and community activists marched against UNC’s coal-powered cogeneration facility and university investments in fossil fuels.

UNC’s Magness Labs conducting trailblazing research on gut health

March 25, 2022

UNC’s Magness Lab was the first to map the entire human gut, and the lab team hopes it provides a launch point for many aspects of gut health.

Stranding of physically disabled student raises concerns over UNC’s accessibility standards

March 11, 2022

A broken elevator forced a UNC student to call EMS to help her out of her dorm room.

For many UNC students, campus life isn’t much different without masks

March 11, 2022

For the first time in two years, UNC students are no longer required to wear masks in classes or university buildings.

Medical journalism professor says UNC should have kept its mask mandate in place

March 11, 2022

Dr. Tom Linden, a medical doctor, says the new mask-optional policy puts a burden on people who have weakened immune systems or other health issues.

New road safety initiative seeks to reduce traffic-related deaths in Chapel Hill

March 11, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

The “Vision Zero” initiative will improve roads and crosswalks to make walking and biking safer.