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Is exorcism at hand for devilish mascots?

By Elizabeth Beavers | April 13

A Christian activist organization known as The Resistance is fighting the devil. More specifically, the Duke Blue Devils. The Resistance is a nationwide network of more than 2,000 members that uses its influence to protest trends it perceives to be threatening to Christian morals in the U.S. The Resistance has gained notoriety for many of its efforts, including its outspoken insistence that the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 were "an inside job" and its protest of Jessica Simpson's "These Boots Were Made for Walking" music video.

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Pirating still a problem

By Elizabeth Beavers | March 29

Sometimes even sharing isn't considered a good thing. For years the recording industry has been trying, without much success, to reduce illegal file sharing on campuses. And despite the availability of Ruckus - a free, legal music downloading service - incidences of file sharing have not decreased at UNC, said Sallie Wright, assistant vice chancellor for information security at Information Technology Services. "We continue to receive complaints from the recording industry, the software industry and now from the television industry about copyright violations," Wright said.

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Students to teachers

By Elizabeth Beavers | March 19

Huddled together, a group of second graders enthusiastically began to glue milk carton houses on green construction paper lawns. Behind them, their teacher smiled and helped them along. And though her role in the classroom has changed, she herself is still a student. This scene comes from a second grade class led by Elizabeth Cherry, a senior elementary education major spending her last semester at the University teaching full time.

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Idea of atonement a link among religions

By Elizabeth Beavers | February 16

Starting next week, many Christians will choose a vice and surrender it for 40 days and 40 nights until Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent - the Christian period of fasting and atonement, which finds parallels in other faiths. "It's a season of repentance, charity, fasting and almsgiving," said the Rev. Bill Quigley at the Newman Center - a Catholic student parish in Chapel Hill. He said many believers choose to give something up, while others increase their service and charity work.

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Freshmen trio halfway home

By Elizabeth Beavers | January 24

Editor's note: The Daily Tar Heel has tracked four freshmen since August, gauging their health habits as they adjust to college life. Each month, the freshmen are weighed by the DTH and answer questions. Freshman David Luther did not return this semester as he is in basic combat training. Now that 2007 is officially in session, freshmen can take a look at the ups and downs of their first semester in college. Anand Dwivedi, Emily Hylton and Kara Wynne are ready for the second round of their freshman year and are eager to use lessons learned during the first.

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No tenting for UNC scholars

By Elizabeth Beavers | November 20

A new policy passed by Duke University's student government last week is a response to wolves in sheep's clothing. Or, rather, Tar Heels in Blue Devils' clothing. The policy prohibits UNC Robertson Scholars, who take classes at both UNC and Duke, from setting up tents in Duke's traditional "Krzyzewskiville" to obtain tickets for Duke's home game against UNC. Elliott Wolf, Duke's student body president, said the clause was added to the K-ville rules after last year's UNC-Duke game, which was held on Duke's senior night.

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Deadline for dancers approaching

By Elizabeth Beavers | November 15

The time to dance isn't until February, but the time to sign up is quickly approaching. Students interested in participating as dancers in UNC's annual Dance Marathon, which benefits the N.C. Children's Hospital, must sign up by 5 p.m. Saturday. The marathon will be held from 7 p.m. Feb. 23 until 7 p.m. Feb. 24. In addition to online applications, interested students can obtain paper applications in the Pit or in Suite 3508, office D, in the Student Union. Completed applications can be returned to those locations.

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Leaders market health services

By Elizabeth Beavers | November 10

Fruit, free throws and fitness activities drew waves of students Thursday afternoon to Rams Head Plaza. The second annual Fall Produce Market emphasized two components of healthy living - nutrition and physical activity. Tables laden with preserves, baked goods, caramel apples, fresh produce and small green salads dotted the brick walkway. Shoppers could browse the market's displays, then purchase food using One Cards or cash. Breads, pies and dried fruits were among the most popular items.

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Officials say water spill not unusual occurrence

By Elizabeth Beavers | October 27

University officials still are working to confirm the cause of a water spill that occurred Wednesday afternoon at Joyner Residence Hall. A malfunction in the heating system caused about 10,000 gallons of hot water to erupt, spilling onto Raleigh Street and flowing down to Country Club Road. "All of a sudden I saw all this water coming out of the pipe," said freshman Kristopher Wile, who lives in Joyner. He and other residents said they saw the spill about 1 p.m. Wednesday. The spilled water did not affect the domestic water supply - which is used for showers and faucets.

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Forum surveys work flexibility

By Elizabeth Beavers | October 25

University employees are seeking options outside of the typical nine-to-five workday. The Employee Forum's staff relations committee is gathering data through a survey to learn more about the options available to nonfaculty employees regarding flexible scheduling and telecommuting. The survey also seeks to determine any resistance the employees might be facing from supervisors when requesting alternative scheduling options. "It's been an ongoing problem for quite some time," said David Brannigan, vice chairman of the forum and chairman of the staff relations committee.