Despite Craziness, Democracy Rules

What is up with the presidential madness? I said I wasn't going to bore you again with politics after encouraging you to vote and making fun of both presidential ...

Owners Balk at Call for Sprinkler Systems

A recent fire, which claimed the life of one man, has brought attention to the need for sprinkler systems in both old and new buildings. But owners of ...

Congress Metes Out Diminishing Funds

Worries over money woes and the effects of nuclear waste storage in the Chapel Hill area dominated Tuesday night's Student Congress meeting. Congress ...

UNC Gives Opposing Coach Rare Chance

Houston Fancher isn't shocked. Not after building up such an immunity to the rumors and speculation. The fact that he - not Buzz Peterson - is the head ...

Most Hot Spots Booked for Graduation Weekend

Family and friends of graduating seniors might be out of luck if they have not yet secured a place to stay or dine during graduation weekend. Most hotel ...

`Brothers' Promise Learning, Laughter

They're not brothers and they're not Russian. Nor are they just a children's show. What the Flying Karamazov Brothers are exactly is subject to debate, ...

Gov. Hunt Snags Service Award

Gov. Jim Hunt, a former UNC law student, returned to his alma mater Tuesday to accept the school's first Lifetime Achievement in Public Service Award. ...

LGBT Students Seek Campus Center

By Rachel Clarke and Stephanie Horvath Staff Writers A group of UNC students working to organize a new resource center for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and ...

Vacant Downtown Storefronts Slated to Be Filled Before Long

While some vacant Franklin Street area properties are scheduled to get a new look, others will remain under the thumb of corporations until the owners ...

Merritt Pasture: Drivers Wanted

Dog walkers and kite fliers who have been banned from parking near Merritt Pasture may soon be able to return if a recommendation by the Greenways Commission ...

CP&L Supporters Defend Safety of Plant; Activists Cite Risks

Officials at Carolina Power & Light Co. say that while there are some minor drawbacks to their plans to expand their nuclear waste facility, they believe ...

Electoral College Gives People in Less Populated Areas Stronger Voice

TO THE EDITOR: I am writing regarding the editorial that appeared Nov. 13 titled "Switch the System." Why do we need the Electoral College? Our Founding ...

Town Employees Say Pay Rate Inequitable

Chapel Hill employees have presented a plan to the Town Council that they say will make the payroll system more uniform and fair for all town workers. ...

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Morning Star Plans OK'd

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted 6-2 at a public hearing Tuesday night to give a local development company the green light to secure a permit to begin ...

Students Make Great Decisions

Students interested in studying foreign affairs or still need one credit hour can find both elements in one course offered next semester. International ...

Poor Audio Quality, Lack Of Publicity Put Damper On OutKast Concert

TO THE EDITOR: OutKast was cast out of Carmichael Auditorium on Sunday night during the Homecoming concert. I would like to commend the Carolina Athletic ...

OutKast Ticket-Holders Deserve Refund After Sound Screw-Up

TO THE EDITOR: I just wanted to voice my displeasure with end-of-Homecoming concert featuring OutKast. When I heard OutKast was coming to Carolina, I ...

Graduate Student Struck by Car, In Fair Condition

A University epidemiology graduate student was listed in fair condition Wednesday night after being struck by a car in front of Whitehead Residence Hall. ...