Citizen Panel Good Idea, but Use Caution

Imagine a bunch of elected representatives getting together to maximize their chances of getting re-elected next time around.But the focus isn't on serving ...

Local Judge Doles Out Homework

In an unusual ruling, an Orange County judge has thrown the book at a local woman.District Court Judge Alonzo B. Coleman ruled Monday that Iris Andros, ...

DTH Editor's Column Defeats Entire Purpose Of Student Elections

TO THE EDITOR:I sincerely hope that everyone was as offended by Matt Dees' March 5 Viewpoints column as I was. Despite the fact that Michael Songer's ...

How Sweet It Is

Pretend you're a famous musician. Now take one U-Haul and fill it full of expensive instruments and gear. Lock the back door improperly and attach the ...

Discrimination, Racism Not a `One-Way Street' Against a Single Group

TO THE EDITOR:After reading Linda Chupkowski's column in your Feb. 19 issue, I feel I need to bring something to her attention. She wrote that "Racism ...

UNC Hiring Undergoes Close Study

Tar Heel Temps is considering revamping its hiring policy to increase security at the University after the January arrest of former UNC employee Dwayne ...

15 IDC Counselors Ready for April Start Date

Students facing charges before the Honor Court will soon have the freedom to choose their defense counsels.The Independent Defense Counsel, a group that ...

State Senate Approves Elections Team Ticket

The face of N.C. elections could undergo drastic changes with the passage of an N.C. Senate bill last week that calls for the governor and lieutenant ...

Rebel Flag Debate Hits UNC NAACP

Members from several minority groups on campus participated in a forum Monday night to debate the meaning of the Confederate flag and whether it should ...

Mayors Request Transit Help

Mayors throughout the Triangle -- including Chapel Hill Mayor Rosemary Waldorf -- are asking state legislators for help improving transportation in the ...

Group Will Work To Restructure Students' Tests

Local parents who feel high-stakes testing procedures are not indicative of their children's abilities are organizing to propose a different approach.The ...

UNC Hospitals Thanks All Participating Students In UNC Dance Marathon

TO THE EDITOR:At a time when too much of the news concerns the misadventures of a small number of students, it is doubly gratifying to read about the ...

Renovations to Close Joyner

Joyner Residence Hall will close the next academic school year to undergo renovations as part of a 10-year plan to renovate all campus housing. State-mandated ...

Men's Tennis Beats 49ers, Looks Ahead to Texas Trip

Chad Riley was excited.Excited about the North Carolina tennis team's 6-1 victory against UNC-Charlotte on Monday and excited about a chance to play college ...

Dilbert 03/06/01

Duke Hosts Talks About Faith-Based Aid

DURHAM -- Health care professionals met Monday at Duke University's West Union to discuss ways that President Bush's controversial faith-based initiative ...

Police Roundup 03/06/01

UniversitySunday, March 4A UNC reserves officer reported the license tag missing from the public safety van he was driving at 3:30 p.m., after having ...

International Hero Speaks at FCA Meeting

Amid an atmosphere of fellowship and friendship, an international hero shared his personal miracle to members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ...

Blue Devils Convert Turnovers Into Points

Without center Carlos Boozer, Duke came into Sunday's game against North Carolina intending to shoot a bunch of 3-pointers.And the Blue Devils followed ...