Laurie Beth Harris

UNC- Chapel Hill

Laurie Beth Harris

I'm a sophomore at the University of North Carolina, where I am majoring in Journalism and Southern Studies. I'm originally from Raleigh, N.C. and I enjoy traveling around the wonderful state of North Carolina. In my free time, you can find me reading the New York Times cover to cover, writing about fashion and watching UNC basketball.

Articles by Laurie Beth Harris

Obama President Obama Takes Campuses by Storm, Talks Student Loans April 26, 2012 President Barack Obama recently wrapped up a two-day tour of three college campuses across the country. NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris reports from one of those campuses, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and gauges students' responses.
bloomberg College Commencement Speakers Begin to be Announced April 17, 2012 As the spring semester winds down, colleges and universities around the country are finalizing their plans for commencement, which includes selecting a commencement speaker. NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris reports.
calipari ‘One and Done’ Basketball Players Changing the Game April 5, 2012 As more and more high-profile freshmen players head to the NBA after competing in only one season of college basketball, what's happening to the state of the game? NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris reports.
Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 10.41.10 PM College Sports Apparel Outsells Professional Sports Leagues March 22, 2012 Though collegiate apparel is everywhere these days, you might be surprised to learn that this year, a whopping 25 percent of all goods sold through licensed sports apparel stores will be college-branded. NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris reports on the rising market.
basketball Crafting the Perfect March Madness Bracket March 12, 2012 March is here, and that can only mean one thing: college basketball! NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris gives readers some helpful tips on how to perfect your bracket this year!
Screen shot 2012-03-06 at 10.54.05 PM State Colleges Forced to Limit Programs March 7, 2012 States such as New York, Texas and Florida have eliminated programs at public universities in subjects such as computer science and engineering entirely due to budget cuts, and other schools are unable to expand popular programs to meet student demand. NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris reports.
books Duke University Students Angered by Study on Race January 25, 2012 A controversial study conducted at Duke University has African-American students across the country up in arms. With serious questions raised, NGJ's Laurie Beth Harris delves deeper into the details of the report.
3660097148_5d3ac33084 From Winter Break to Spring Semester January 10, 2012 Adjusting to being back at school after almost a month out of school can be a challenge for college students. Starting spring semester doesn't have to be a miserable adjustment, though. A few simple tips will make the transition smoother.