New drug could halt spreading of HIV

A newly discovered drug might someday soon lead to the prevention of the spreading of HIV in humans. The drug, which was applied to the vaginal surface ...

Eatery celebrates its opening

Even though its first day of business was April 13, Uncle Charlie's Fish Fry and Wings in Carrboro held its grand opening Tuesday. The restaurant, located ...

Rocks may impede lot development

Plans for the development of parking lots 2 and 5 might be off to a rocky start. The Chapel Hill Town Council Committee on Lots 2 and 5 and project consultant ...

Board considers Legion property for school site

Despite strong opposition from the American Legion, officials say the city school system will continue to consider putting the legion's property on its ...

Calendar

Today - The final candidate for the position of executive director for the arts will be on campus. Tony Beadle, managing director of the Boston Pops, ...

A family affair

SMITHFIELD - Support for the letter "B" brought some of the biggest names in North Carolina politics to a Republican rally at the Central Marketing Tobacco ...

Change in leadership runs well for CAA

An empty vice president position was the only trace of William Keith's resignation from the Carolina Athletic Association at its meeting Tuesday night. ...

Former CIA anaylst speaks on international intelligence

Gathered around kung pao chicken in Hamilton Hall, UNC students got a unique opportunity Tuesday night to hear first-hand knowledge on international intelligence. Former ...

Trio of professors waxes political

Three passionate UNC professors explained to a group of politically minded students Tuesday three important issues in the presidential campaign: foreign ...

County leaders malign proposal

While there was no official stance of disapproval taken Tuesday by the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Amendment One, commissioners expressed ...

Cartoon for 10/20/2004

Coalition gathers to sink fossil fuels

In hopes of combating global warming one tennis ball at a time, concerned students erected a dunking booth next to the Pit on Tuesday to spread their ...

Making mistakes doesn't invalidate writer's opinions

Friends, forgive me, for I have sinned. This is the first time I've ever made a confession of this sort. In Matthew 7:1-2, Jesus tells us, "Judge not, ...

Sports briefs

Ureta wins in 4-man playoff DURHAM - North Carolina sophomore golfer Martin Ureta birdied the fourth playoff hole Monday to win the Duke Golf Classic. After ...

Good but not great

After months of discussion and negotiations, Congress has passed the tobacco buyout package and sent it to President Bush for approval. Though the buyout ...

Police prepare for Halloween

Chapel Hill's upcoming Halloween bash will fall on a Sunday night this year. And though the thought of Monday morning work or classes might make some ...

Muslim women spurn stereotype

Wearing a head scarf has not stopped Jamila Boutrid from doing what she wants to do - going swimming each morning dressed in her scarf and full-length ...

Store offers eclectic mix of trinkets

In 1977, Danny Cameron opened a craft gallery in Chapel Hill, even though by his own admission he knows nothing about art. Twenty-seven years later, ...

Trail-weary candidates aim for center

Only 336 hours remain before millions of voters head to the polls to choose the man who will occupy the White House until January 2009. Fresh off the ...