Cracking Down
Major crimes in Chapel Hill have decreased by 31 percent, according to recent data. Town police attribute the decline to a recent decision to arrest criminals.
Adios Amigo
Board of Trustee member Richard Stevens is leaving the board for a seat in the N.C. Senate. Stevens, noted for guarding student interests on the board, will be sorely missed.
Sling That Mud!
Election Day was Tuesday, bringing an end to this year's attack ads -- that is, until the race for student body president kicks into high gear.
Tar Heel Quotables
"I really appreciate the people sticking around through that first half."
Homecoming King Berry French
On his crowning at Saturday's football game. Sign No. 1 that UNC's having a bad football season: People go to games only to find out who's the next Homecoming king.
"We had a sound ship, but we had to scrape a lot of barnacles off the hull."
Curriculum Chairwoman Laurie McNeil
On recommended changes to UNC's curriculum. Oh great, now they're adding a mandatory naval skills perspective.
"But when (Elizabeth Dole) comes back to Watergate, she will be returning home."
Political Science Professor Thad Beyle
On Sen.-elect Elizabeth Dole heading to Washington, D.C. Given her time in the Nixon White House, she's likely to send the dirty tricks team after anyone who mentions Watergate.
