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Emmy Berger and Maddie Policastro break down the buzz around UNC’s Beekeeping Club and its “Honey for Hunger Initiative....
12/06/2025

Emmy Berger and Maddie Policastro break down the buzz around UNC’s Beekeeping Club and its “Honey for Hunger Initiative." The club processed and bottled more than 200 pounds of honey, and every dollar from sales goes straight to the Carolina Cupboard campus food pantry.

While tabling in the Pit, the beekeepers have already raised nearly six thousand dollars, and sales will keep rolling out over the next few weeks. 39)

Emmy headed straight to the hives for a closer look at the art of beekeeping. even suiting up to get a firsthand experience with the UNC bee colony tucked inside Battle Grove.

Emmy Berger and Maddie Policastro break down the buzz around UNC’s Beekeeping Club and its “Honey for Hunger Initiative." The club processed and bottled more than 200 pounds of honey, and every dollar from sales goes straight to the Carolina Cupboard campus food pantry. While tabling in the Pit,...

Local advocacy groups and leaders of the UNC food pantry say demand continues to be strong for food assistance.
12/06/2025

Local advocacy groups and leaders of the UNC food pantry say demand continues to be strong for food assistance.

Local advocacy groups and leaders of the UNC food pantry say demand continues to be strong for food assistance.

Students, counselors, and new peer well-being coaches are among the resources available to people on UNC's campus.
12/06/2025

Students, counselors, and new peer well-being coaches are among the resources available to people on UNC's campus.

Students, counselors, and new peer well-being coaches are among the resources available to people on UNC's campus.

AI is affecting both sides of the job market. How are 2026 graduates going to be affected by the competitive job market ...
12/06/2025

AI is affecting both sides of the job market. How are 2026 graduates going to be affected by the competitive job market and recruiting process as they search for full time jobs?

AI is affecting both sides of the job market. How are 2026 graduates going to be affected by the competitive job market and recruiting process as they search for full time jobs?

Between last season and this season, the UNC men’s basketball roster changed dramatically. It’s the biggest switch-up in...
12/05/2025

Between last season and this season, the UNC men’s basketball roster changed dramatically. It’s the biggest switch-up in years. How does the UNC community feel about it?

Between last season and this season, the UNC men’s basketball roster changed dramatically. It’s the biggest switch-up in years. How does the UNC community feel about it?

UNC Professor and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi is a 2025 National Book Award Finalist. Every week she holds special “offi...
12/05/2025

UNC Professor and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi is a 2025 National Book Award Finalist. Every week she holds special “office hours” where students, faculty, and friends are invited to shoot baskets and talk about poetry.

UNC Professor and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi is a 2025 National Book Award Finalist. Every week she holds special “office hours” where students, faculty, and friends are invited to shoot baskets and talk about poetry.

Disney is building a new residential community in Pittsboro called Asteria.While it won’t be a theme park, Disney says t...
11/25/2025

Disney is building a new residential community in Pittsboro called Asteria.

While it won’t be a theme park, Disney says the community will feature Disney branding and amenities run by Disney cast members, such as a wellness and recreation center, restaurant, and a community garden.

With home sales expected in 2027, the project is getting renewed focus from local officials … and from environmental groups.

On this edition of the Carolina Connection podcast, Brooks Stevenson joins host Maddie Policastro to talk about the reaction to Asteria.

Disney is building a new residential community in Pittsboro called Asteria. While it won’t be a theme park, Disney says the community will feature Disney branding and amenities run by Disney cast members, such as a wellness and recreation center, restaurant, and a community garden. With home sales...

On this edition of Carolina Cast, host Maddie Policastro and reporter Gracie Durham dive into the local club, the Chapel...
11/23/2025

On this edition of Carolina Cast, host Maddie Policastro and reporter Gracie Durham dive into the local club, the Chapel Hill Woodturners. The club operates out of a workshop on Old Greensboro Road, where we found that the group is doing more than just shaping wood … they’re building community, bringing together people from all walks of life to create, teach, and give back.

On this edition of Carolina Cast, host Maddie Policastro and reporter Gracie Durham dive into the local club, the Chapel Hill Woodturners. The club operates out of a workshop on Old Greensboro Road, where we found that the group is doing more than just shaping wood … they’re building community, ...

Though there are no reports of immigration agents on UNC's campus, some students are feeling the impact of the arrests a...
11/22/2025

Though there are no reports of immigration agents on UNC's campus, some students are feeling the impact of the arrests and apprehensions elsewhere in North Carolina. We speak with a student who despite being a U.S. citizen is worried he may be targeted by law enforcement.

Though there are no reports of immigration agents on UNC's campus, some students are feeling the impact of the arrests and apprehensions elsewhere in North Carolina. We speak with a student who despite being a U.S. citizen is worried he may be targeted by law enforcement.

The federal immigration operations across the state this month raise constitutional and legal questions. To examine tho...
11/22/2025

The federal immigration operations across the state this month raise constitutional and legal questions. To examine those issues, we're joined now by UNC law professor Rick Su, who studies immigration law, local government, and federalism.

The federal immigration operations across the state this month raise constitutional and legal questions. To examine those issues, we're joined now by UNC law professor Rick Su, who studies immigration law, local government, and federalism.

Volunteers stood outside many schools watching for immigration officers. Meanwhile, Durham public schools reported about...
11/22/2025

Volunteers stood outside many schools watching for immigration officers. Meanwhile, Durham public schools reported about a 20% absentee rate on Tuesday, which means over 6000 students did not attend school.

Volunteers stood outside many schools watching for immigration officers. Meanwhile, Durham public schools reported about a 20% absentee rate on Tuesday, which means over 6000 students did not attend school.

After arresting more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents made their way to the Triangle this week, apprehending people ...
11/22/2025

After arresting more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents made their way to the Triangle this week, apprehending people in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and elsewhere. Businesses closed and schools reported higher absenteeism as people stayed home.

After arresting more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents made their way to the Triangle this week, apprehending people in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and elsewhere. Businesses closed and schools reported higher absenteeism as people stayed home.

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