Before the big show
J.J. Raynor has a list of five goals on a bulletin board in her office. One of today's was to write a compelling speech for today's Board of Trustees meeting. The speech will be among Raynor's first formal remarks as student body president.
The faces of faith
The sounds of prayer in Hebrew, English and Arabic resonated in the Gallery of the Student Union on Tuesday as about 20 people gathered to celebrate the opening of "Families of Abraham," a photojournalism exhibit that explores the faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Tar Heels take early exit from NCAAs
Seniors Cassie Palmer and Jennifer Jacobs couldn't interview alone with the heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Campbell Camels fresh in their minds. "I need you with me in my hour of need," Palmer said to Jacobs, who was still sniffling.
Stepheson to transfer due to family illness
After already suffering four possible defections to the NBA, the North Carolina men's basketball depth took another blow with the announcement of Alex Stepheson's transfer May 16.
Bus victim 'at her peak'
Lisa Carolyn Moran came from Scotland to Chapel Hill to study law and economics and enjoy the picturesque scenery of UNC's campus. Tragically, though, her life was cut short May 15 when she was hit by a Chapel Hill Transit bus while jogging on Manning Drive near South Columbia Street.
Raynor a sworn trustee
Student Body President J.J. Raynor was only a few minutes late. She slipped into the reconvening of the UNC Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday at about 4:45 p.m., fifteen minutes after the trustees had gotten underway. "I thought it started at 5 (p.m.)," Raynor bemoaned afterward.
Council to eye elections funds
Chapel Hill could become a model for "voter-owned" elections throughout the state if the Chapel Hill Town Council adopts a proposal that would create publicly funded grants for municipal candidates. Citizens spoke at a public forum May 14 before the Town Council and a crowd of about three dozen.
