Student elections

Dean, others vie to be Democratic leader

The future of the Democratic Party might hinge on who is at the helm, making former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean’s entrance into the fray the latest ...

Schools' efforts fail to hit goal

During the next month, the UNC system’s governing body will look into the issue of whether campuses are doing enough to attract minority-owned businesses ...

Comedian to perform at Local 506 on Sunday

Todd Barry, a veteran with 17 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, will be performing at Local 506 on Sunday night with band Portastatic. This ...

Big man battle will decide UNC's fate

Game and Time: No. 3 North Carolina at No. 4 Wake Forest. Tipoff is at 1:30 p.m. Site: Lawrence Joel Coliseum. TV/Radio: The game will be televised ...

Campus briefs

Case of meningitis confirmed on UNC campus Thursday A case of bacterial meningitis, Neisseria meningitidis, was confirmed Thursday at UNC. A student ...

Town Council sets goals for new year

2004 was a productive year for the Chapel Hill Town Council, as the town’s governing body completed many of the goals it set for itself last January. Joint ...

System officials mull issue of cap

The nonresident enrollment cap will come under scrutiny again this month as the UNC system’s governing body investigates the possibility of deviating ...

Town to join homelessness fight

The issue of eliminating homelessness was brought to the attention of local residents in November during a roundtable discussion, and it has now been ...

In-state tuition likely won't budge

Members of the UNC system’s governing body admitted Thursday that they simply will be going through the motions when receiving proposals for campus-initiated ...

Candidates take 1st step

Several UNC students will flood campus today with clipboards in hand, soliciting signatures of support and officially kicking off the first round of the ...

4 Finalists remain in J-school search

Amid doubts and concerns from some faculty members, the committee charged with finding a new dean for the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication ...

Too cool for school

A collaborative effort between two local advocacy groups has led to the opening of a new teen center in Carrboro. Youth Creating Change, founded and ...

City briefs

Attorney to seek reduction of accused murderer’s bonds Orange-Chatham Public Defender James Williams will seek a reduction in the bonds on which ...

Frats optimistic about new rules

Interfraternity Council President Tom Merrihew shook hands with members of several fraternities Thursday as he toured houses during the third evening ...

Closing might disrupt travel

Starting next week, members of the University community might find it more difficult than usual to travel from one side of campus to the other. Portions ...

Town plans big MLK Day

As the first city to designate a paid holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chapel Hill has always celebrated the civil rights activist. And ...

Study targets speeding issues

Chapel Hill police and town officials are cracking down on speeding on Hillsborough Street. According to a traffic study conducted by the town in the ...

Crossword for 01/13/2005

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