Discrimination seems to be an unfortunate motif in much of the campus dialogue since the first issues of The Daily Tar Heel at the beginning of this semester.
Daniel Wallace said turning his novel “Big Fish” into a movie was nothing short of a metamorphosis. After a showing of the film at the Varsity Theatre on Tuesday, Wallace spoke about his reaction to the movie, which he said he never anticipated while writing the book.
On Tuesday, leaders of various University departments will receive a fact sheet detailing factors that determine faculty salaries in hopes of discovering reasons for salary inequities.
Although the basketball team did not win the NCAA tournament, fans still supported the team — by buying coffee.
Before packing their bags and retreating to the locker room, members of the UNC baseball team joined five volunteers — including three female UNC students — to shave their heads for the second annual BaseBald for the Cure.
Food fed more than just stomachs Friday. Inside Hyde Hall at “Food Cultures: First Annual Student Food Symposium,” it nourished a desire to frame a range of complicated issues around a common theme.
Applying for a job can be daunting amid a time of economic struggle and uncertain career prospects. But University Career Services is seeking to help alleviate these concerns by preparing students for their career search. UCS sponsored several events — including a Resume Marathon and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator workshop — aimed to prepare students for the Spring Career Expo, which will take place today at Rams Head Recreation Center. Jeff Sackaroff, associate director at UCS, said between 500 and 800 students — and 62 employers — are expected to attend the expo. “The job market is increasing,” Sackaroff said.
More than 200 dancers, singers, students and alumni attended the 24th Annual Carolina Indian Circle Powwow on Saturday, a traditional Native American gathering that involves dancing, singing and decorative dress.
Positive rankings can attract a better class of students but can serve as a superficial indicator of academic quality, the schools’ administrators said.
Social media are a means to an end, whether it be to connect with employers, find old friends or share pictures. But it can be a waste of time if misused.
