Killers Deserve Life Behind Bars

To begin where T.L. Moua ended ("Abolishing the Death Penalty Removes Individual Autonomy" Dec. 4), his recantation of Kant has little bearing. ...

Dilbert-12/8/2000

Duke Chapel Approves Same-Sex Union Rites

Duke University recently opened the doors of its chapel for same-sex couples, a decision deemed necessary by some and immoral by others in the university ...

Brown's Status Uncertain As UNC Tips Off ACC Play

After Thursday's practice concluded, the North Carolina women's basketball players lined up to receive two things: their Secret Santa name and a copy ...

Hunt: Schools to Improve

RALEIGH - Gov. Jim Hunt commended the state's recent efforts to improve education Wednesday at a press conference to release the first report card for ...

Shakespeare Update's Ending Disappoints

The Romeo and Juliet story has been made and remade by Hollywood filmmakers since the advent of cinema. This time, the Brits give it a try with Oscar-nominated ...

A Home for the Holidays

BAILEY - A Wilson family received an early Christmas gift Wednesday afternoon - a new home. Jeffrey Watson, his wife, Myrtle, four of their children and ...

Desire to Be His Best Fuels UNC's Bentley

With all of the accolades that North Carolina wrestler JohnMark Bentley has enjoyed over the years, there's one reason he keeps going full speed ahead. ...

CP&L Growth Leads to New Name

In the midst of fighting a two-year battle to expand its nuclear waste storage, the Carolina Power & Light Co. holding company has changed its name to ...

Tragic Film Examines Kurd Culture

They can make us laugh, scare us or just keep us pleasantly entertained for a couple of hours.

UNC Public Safety Nabs National Recognition

The University's Department of Public Safety received reaccreditation during the weekend, making it one of only 27 college and university departments ...

Striking A Balance

She's satisfied. Things at UNC are just right for Katie Welch - she likes the way her first semester is shaping up. Her classes, her brother, her sorority, ...

Nuclear Expert Takes Issue With CP&L Waste Expansion

Nuclear power expert Dr. Gordon Thompson told Orange County residents Wednesday night that the proposed expansion of waste storage facilities at the Shearon ...

Featured Freshman Writes in to Address Article's Misconceptions

TO THE EDITOR: I was ecstatic when I was chosen as one of the four freshmen for the "Freshman Perspectives" articles. I was even more excited after the ...

Documentary Spotlights Seven Famed Scientists

To some scientists, science is akin to religion.

Alumni to UNC Students: Don't Beg for More Seats If You Can't Cheer Team

TO THE EDITOR: So, you students want more seats in the Smith Center to watch Carolina basketball. Forget it! You don't deserve any more seats. You ...

Bars, Books and Booty: Advice for Next Semester

I'm not sure if you've been paying any attention to the other columnists, but if you have, you'd know that everyone's getting all sorts of sappy and sentimental, ...

UNC Buildings Await Fix-Ups, Modernization

The facelift UNC will undergo from its $500 million bond appropriation is not just about cosmetic appearances.

Roman Candle's Local Pop Shines; Wu-Tang Claims Hip-Hop Crown

Roman Candle Roman Candle Four Stars 1/2 Many of us have long suspected a truth about music - the agents, the press releases and even the big-name label ...