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Universities try to build bond with communities

By KATIE HOFFMANN | August 30

For the students of the University, the town can feel like a home away from home. But some administrators are considering ways to bring them to the ...

N.C. schools face shortage

By ERIN GIBSON | August 30

State universities are working to produce as many qualified middle school teachers as possible, but school systems are finding that it just isn’t ...

World briefs

By From staff and wire reports | August 30

Suicide bombing further complicates Gaza pullout BEERSHEBA, Israel — A Palestinian suicide bombing attack in a southern Israeli city raised tensions ...

Seeing double: Twins share campus life

By TORRYE JONES | August 30

Back in 2004, when sophomores Allison and Aileen Das were deciding which college to attend, each sat down individually and thought about the perfect fit. Not ...

Echoes of history resonate across campus

By Linda Shen | August 30

The Pit is the nexus of all campus activity, and standing on its mottled red brick in the shade of lazy trees, change is all around. Sandwiched between ...

New school bridges high school, college

By EREN TATARAGASI | August 30

Lateasha Shirer is on a mission. The 17-year-old wants to go to a four-year college, and she’s enrolled in Middle College High School to reach ...

Theater ends 60-year run

By MEREDITH LEE MILLER | August 30

After more than 60 years in downtown Chapel Hill, the Carolina Theatre has closed its doors. “It was always a vanity project to have a big, beautiful ...

Faison stands behind cigarette tax decision

August 30

Orange County’s freshman representative said he simply couldn’t vote in favor of the state budget when it passed earlier this month, even ...

New group head signals fresh start

By MEREDITH LEE MILLER | August 30

Liz Parham, the new executive director of a local economic development group, says she knows that downtown is the doorstep to Chapel Hill and the University. But ...

Dell to stay local in hiring

By MEGAN MCSWAIN | August 30

After the generous incentives Dell received to build a manufacturing plant in Forsyth County, the company is now prepared to start giving back — ...

Economy, unemployment see growth

By MEGAN MCSWAIN | August 30

The state unemployment rate rose each month this summer, but the numbers don’t reflect North Carolina’s growing economy. Economists cite ...

Timeless feel of campus endures despite change

By TORRYE JONES | August 29

Walking across campus takes Keith King back in time. King, a UNC alumnus who taught a journalism course last spring, says despite all the cranes and ...

University eyes health policy

By KAVITA PILLAI | August 29

The UNC system is moving closer and closer to a policy requiring all students to have health insurance. UNC-Charlotte is joining a consortium of five ...

Budget passed despite snags

By STEPHEN MOORE | August 29

After months of grueling debate and controversy, the N.C. General Assembly finalized the state budget two weeks ago, a month and a half after its original ...

A change of plans

By KATIE HOFFMANN AND BRIAN HUDSON | August 29

Most students who moved to campus this weekend were able to unpack all their boxes. But that was easier said than done for would-be inhabitants of ...

Police log

August 29

A Chapel Hill man was arrested on multiple charges Friday night, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Police report locating Andre Devar DeGraffenreid, ...

Senate fails to reach lottery vote

By ERIN FRANCE | August 29

Hold onto your lucky numbers until Tuesday. N.C. senators, who had left the legislature Wednesday, will be back at work a little earlier than they ...

Season sequel not so dreamy

By Staff Editor | August 29

The 2004-05 North Carolina athletic season spoiled us — and I’m talking before April 4th. A reeling football program with a head coach ...

Ackland presents fresh face

August 29

Following a six-week makeover, the Ackland Art Museum reopened its doors last week, complete with a new exhibit and a host of plans for the future. The ...

State workers unhappy with small raise

By ERIC JOHNSON | August 29

With state employees set to receive a 2 percent salary hike this year, many are worried the raise won’t be enough for North Carolina’s public ...