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Carolina Connection, Chapel Hill, NC (2024)

04/27/2024

Some job recruiters say today’s college graduates are unprofessional, and it’s hurting their employment prospects. On Earth Day, students called on UNC to cut its use of disposable plastics. Law students petition UNC to allow a classmate to participate in graduation, after she was arrested for domestic terrorism and banned from campus. Mediterranean Deli, a Chapel Hill staple, is getting close to re-opening after last year’s devastating fire. UNC’s newest barista isn’t a human, but a robot.

Some job recruiters say today’s college graduates are unprofessional, and it’s hurting their employment prospects. On Earth Day, students called on UNC to cut its use of disposable plastics. Law students petition UNC to allow a classmate to participate in graduation, after she was arrested for d...

04/27/2024

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

04/27/2024

Some job recruiters say today’s college graduates are unprofessional, and it’s hurting their employment prospects. But UNC students and Career Services officials strongly disagree.

04/27/2024

UNC student activists joined forces to emphasize the urgency of reducing plastic waste. Through petitions and speeches, participants echoed EarthDay.org's call for collective action towards a plastic-free future. https://carolinaconnection.org/2024/04/26/on-earth-day-students-call-on-unc-to-reduce-its-use-of-plastics

UNC student activists joined forces to emphasize the urgency of reducing plastic waste. Through petitions and speeches, participants echoed EarthDay.org's call for collective action towards a plastic-free future.

04/27/2024

After a semester of collaborative work, a UNC class of students from various fields is preparing to unveil “BrewBot,” a robotic arm that can serve coffee, lattes, and tea.

04/27/2024

UNC leaders say the Pit needs major renovations to address stormwater and drainage issues. They're considering options that can make it more welcoming, accessible, and sustainable.

04/27/2024

Students signed a petition calling for UNC to allow Jamie Marsicano to walk at graduation. Marsicano was banned from campus after she was arrested and charged with domestic terrorism in Georgia.

04/27/2024

As construction crews rebuild the popular Chapel Hill restaurant, Mediterranean Deli employees continue to operate a catering and take-out business.

04/27/2024

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

04/20/2024

Students and faculty react to a new mandate that UNC System students must learn “foundations of American democracy.” The UNC System Board of Governors begins dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on the state’s campuses. Scientists eagerly await the emergence of millions of cicadas that are coming later this month. A UNC grad has formed a company that's trying to address a shortage of sports concession stand workers. Carrboro gives a big grant to an organization that helps young people. A bar in Raleigh is missing the one thing you’d expect to find: alcohol.

Students and faculty react to a new mandate that UNC System students must learn “foundations of American democracy.” The UNC System Board of Governors begins dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on the state’s campuses. Scientists eagerly await the emergence of millions of cic...

04/20/2024

The UNC Board of Governors approved the addition of a learning requirement that will be instated in all UNC system schools beginning on July 1, 2025.

04/20/2024

A committee of the UNC system Board of Governors voted for a proposal that says all 17 UNC System universities must terminate their DEI officers or change their roles.

04/20/2024

Grow Your World, a non-profit and youth-centered organization, celebrated receiving a $150,000 grant from the Town of Carrboro. The group's goal is to empower youth and establish inclusive relationships across generations.

04/20/2024

EATS2SEATS is combating concession labor shortages and providing a way for individuals, students, and non-profits to benefit from game days with flexible work opportunities.

04/19/2024

Raleigh’s first alcohol-free bar opened its doors January 1. CEO Meg Paradise said she wanted to create a niche space for customers to drink without feeling the pressure to get intoxicated.

04/17/2024

A campus activist group, Students for Justice in Palestine, has urged its members to wear masks during protests. UNC’s administration says the group is violating a state law preventing masks in public spaces.

04/13/2024

Citing a state law, UNC officials have told protestors to stop wearing masks at Pro-Palestinian demonstrations, but some lawyers say the law is unconstitutional. Students at St. Augustine's University in Raleigh are devastated after the school sends them home amid a crippling financial crisis. A UNC student refused to let a power outage stop her one-woman show. A Triangle organization provides free professional attire to women who can't afford it. UNC's annual Arts Everywhere day features a little bit of everything, including a poetry-writing fox.

Citing a state law, UNC officials have told protestors to stop wearing masks at Pro-Palestinian demonstrations, but some lawyers say the law is unconstitutional. Students at St. Augustine's University in Raleigh are devastated after the school sends them home amid a crippling financial crisis. A UNC...

04/13/2024

The pregnant stingray named Charlotte lives in the Aquarium and Shark Lab by Team ECCO in Hendersonville, N.C. But Charlotte lives in a tank with no other rays, only two sharks. So it's not clear how she became pregnant.

04/13/2024

The Raleigh HBCU has lost its accreditation and suspended in-person classes amid charges of serious financial mismanagement.

04/13/2024

The annual daylong Arts Everywhere event centered around showcasing the artistic talents of the UNC community.

04/13/2024

The Triangle based non-profit organization provides women with support and access to professional attire. Any woman who is unemployed or underemployed is eligible to receive free professional clothing.

04/08/2024

UNC senior Sydney Van Buren's one-woman show faced an unexpected twist as a power outage darkened her performance. But audience members showed their support in an unforgettable way.

04/06/2024

UNC plans to increase security by adding license plate readers across campus but privacy advocates are concerned. Apps like YikYak may soon be banned on campus WiFi. UNC housekeepers demand higher pay and lower parking fees. Chapel Hill’s public library has been nominated for a national award. The state wants to banish the invasive and infamous Bradford Pear tree.

UNC plans to increase security by adding license plate readers across campus but privacy advocates are concerned. Apps like YikYak may soon be banned on campus WiFi. UNC housekeepers demand higher pay and lower parking fees. Chapel Hill’s public library has been nominated for a national award. The...

04/06/2024

Spring is in full swing here in North Carolina. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and allergies are surging. Monday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality reported record amounts of tree pollen within the Triangle.

Dr.Scott P Commins is the Associate Chief for Allergy & Immunology at the

Spring is in full swing here in North Carolina. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and allergies are surging. Monday, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality reported record amounts of tree pollen within the Triangle. Dr.Scott P Commins is the Associate Chief for Allergy & Im...

04/06/2024

After the fatal shooting of Professor Zijie Yan last semester, the university entered into a contract with Flock Safety, a private company, to install 23 license plate reader cameras around campus.

04/06/2024

UNC housekeepers have delivered a petition to a UNC committee calling for on-campus parking to be free. They also demonstrated for higher wages at the offices of the UNC System Board of Governors in Raleigh.

04/05/2024

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

04/05/2024

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency supporting and advancing museums and libraries, announced that the Chapel Hill Public Library will be a finalist for its 2024 national medal.

04/05/2024

The foul-smelling trees have become an invasive species, and some North Carolina residents who remove the tree from their yards will be rewarded with one native tree of their choice.