State Budget Saga Nears Resolution

RALEIGH -- After months of struggling to craft a budget while contending with one of the worst fiscal situations in the state's history, legislators approved ...

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R.I.P. ROTC? Phase II of UNC's Master Plan calls for the demolition of the ROTC building. Yet another smart move by the University -- angering people ...

Orchids, Film Mark Student's Travels

Though classes began a month ago, Pailin Wedel is still getting reacquainted with UNC's campus. After spending the spring semester in Ecuador and returning ...

Ex-Tobacco Exec Speaks On Industry

Jeffrey Wigand, the tobacco industry whistle-blower and subject of the movie "The Insider," emphasized the importance of being honest and the dark side ...

New Offense Troubles Tar Heels

New Offense Troubles Tar Heels By Lauren Ritter Staff Writer A change in the North Carolina field hockey team's offensive scheme has affected the ...

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Students, Jobs Court at Fair

A subdued atmosphere permeated the early hours of the Carolina Career Fair, held Thursday in the Smith Center, perhaps because of fears about whether ...

Teach-In Blasts IMF, World Bank

Nearly 40 students gathered in 100 Hamilton Hall on Thursday night for a teach-in on the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The teach-in ...

Conference Addresses Newborn Tests

Conference Addresses Newborn Tests By Rachel Hodges Staff Writer It was a full 48 hours before anyone realized that Matthew was not the healthy ...

Speaker Black Needs To Bring Internet Bill To Floor for Vote

TO THE EDITOR: House Speaker Jim Black was on TV accusing Republicans of voting not to let the lottery bill come to a vote yet for months he has personally ...

Move Over, Class of 2003: Seniors Move Into Orange County

These days, everyone seems to have a grandparent in Florida. The Sunshine State is a popular destination for retirees who are looking for beaches, golf ...

School System Solves Bus Shortage

Officials say enrollment growth and financial constraints caused Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools buses to become overcrowded, forcing the system to ...

UNC Student Robbed at Gunpoint in Avery Room

A UNC student reported being robbed at gunpoint in his residence hall room early Thursday evening. The 18-year-old victim, who lives in Avery Residence ...

RHA Fills All Posts, Set for Rebuilding

For the first time in three years, the Residence Hall Association has filled all elected official positions -- something its leaders say will help enhance ...

24 Hours of Improv To Battle Poverty

Students and performers in Hamilton Hall won't be getting much sleep tonight. Beginning at 10 p.m., Dirty South Improv and UNC's Chapel Hill Players, ...

TV Dramas: A Reflection of Reality?

Horatio Caine, a renegade forensic investigator on the prime time television drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," wanders away from a search team down ...

Ordinance Could Affect Off-Campus Housing

A representative cross section of Chapel Hill residents voiced their thoughts Wednesday night on the town's proposed development ordinance, which includes ...

Election Aims to Fill 8 Empty Seats

Several expulsions and resignations within the last week have left eight open seats in Student Congress. Congress expelled three members Tuesday for ...

From Doubtfire to Demented, Williams Completes Acting About-Face

"One Hour Photo" 3 Stars Robin Williams won't give you the giggles as much as he'll give you the willies in his new film. "One Hour Photo" joins the ...