Pickin' Some Grass

From breakneck banjo riffs to high-lonesome vocals, from Appalachian square dances to Carrboro contra dances, North Carolinians have nurtured the growth ...

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"It's a Chick Thing," Ame Mahler Beanland This is a hilarious and thoughtful collection of short stories written by a diverse group of women. Among a ...

UNC Plugs Holes on Coaching Staff

At the end of an offseason that has been marred by off-field incidents and the departures of two assistant coaches and quarterback Darian Durant, it is ...

Astronauts of Antiquity Muddle Music With Science

Astronauts of Antiquity Saturday, Feb. 23 Carrboro ArtsCenter Two Stars It's always weird to see those motorcycles that are decked out with every ...

Student Refutes Notion That American Journalist Pearl Was a CIA Agent

TO THE EDITOR: The world Vietnamese and French press are awash in outrage and sorrow over Daniel Pearl's execution. Me too. I would like to add this ...

Men's Lacrosse Unveils Half-Dozen New Signees

Second-year North Carolina men's lacrosse coach John Haus announced Tuesday the signing of six prospects who will join the team next fall. This group ...

Town Begins Talks on Employer-Employee Housing

Stepping neatly into his predecessor's shoes, Mayor Kevin Foy has rekindled the Chapel Hill Town Council's interest in an employer-employee housing project. But ...

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TPAC Votes on Revenue Options To Ease Shortfall

Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee members voted Wednesday on a series of recommendations for revenue sources to alleviate the Department of ...

Teach-in Aims to Promote Awareness of Iraqi Issues

Concern over continued U.S. bombing in Iraq attracted about 30 people to Bingham Hall on Wednesday night for a teach-in sponsored by Students United for ...

Town May Cut Funds, Increase Taxes to Aid Financial Shortfall

A significant cut in state funding to Chapel Hill is likely to force both a cut in town department services and a rise in taxes for residents. The Chapel ...

1 Streak Saved in UNC's Home Finale

North Carolina senior Jason Capel fell to the paint as Clemson's Chris Hobbs hammered him Wednesday night. The whistle blew, the layup fell through the ...

Police Investigate Weekend Laptop Thefts

Last weekend, six laptop computers were reported stolen within 24 hours from five fraternity houses -- all located within a half mile of each other. The ...

Comedian to Perform in Raleigh

The party never stops for comedian Dave Attell. After his numerous stand-up shows, he can be found roaming the streets of cities as exotic as Miami ...

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Teasley, Teammates Earn Accolades

North Carolina guard Nikki Teasley is one of 20 seniors invited to play in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Challenge, to be held in ...

Sunshine Fix Shines On 'Age of the Sun'

The Sunshine Fix Age of the Sun Four Stars The Sunshine Fix isn't just walking on sunshine. It's dancing, and it makes you want to do the same. On ...

Collection of Bluegrass Artists Revisits Folky Roots

Various Artists Cool, Blue and Lonesome: Bluegrass for the Broken-Hearted 4 Stars Cool, Blue and Lonesome is a great collection of classic songs about ...

Uncoding the Idea of Honor By Example

What is honor? That is the question (although my English professor might suggest otherwise). Our everyday life is filled with stories of scandals and ...