MARTA OSTROWSKI

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Local 506 to host benefit for Katrina

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | September 22

Locals have offered free gas, proceeds from ice cream sales and Mardi Gras beads to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims - now they'll try to do it through song. Local 506, in coordination with area record label Yep Roc Records, will host a benefit for Hurricane Katrina on Friday at 9 p.m. The event is one example of the many that have been organized by the music community in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area as Cat's Cradle and the ArtsCenter are organizing their own events.

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Nothing awkward about Pleasant release

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | September 15

On first listen to Pleasant's Awkward as a Beehive, there are striking similarities to The Cure. But dive further into the album and you'll find the group has its own, unmistakably clever sound. The album provides a medley of light-hearted tracks alongside innovative guitar chords. The sound would fit nicely into the Chapel Hill music scene with its unmistakable cool grooves.

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Police put campus on alert

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | April 19

Through poetry, music and art, 16 sexual assault survivors reached out to the community Monday night to shout out against sexual violence. One by one, the women tearfully recounted their experiences, hoping to provide inspiration to victims who are not able to speak out. “Any time folks can see the power of speaking out against sexual violence, we help to create a safer environment for those who have experienced it to go forward,” said Margaret Barrett, executive director of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.

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Congress committee aims to reach students

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | April 14

Getting back in touch with the student body and redefining its role are two key goals for this session of Student Congress’ Student Affairs Committee. The group — which leaders said struggled to sculpt its identity last term — is seeking to infuse life back into the committee. In addition to tackling problems such as campus parking and transportation, the newly formed Student Affairs Committee discussed a need to reunite student government officials with the student body during its first meeting Tuesday evening.

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Official discusses human rights

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | March 29

In order for the United States to retain its reputation as the world’s leading democracy, the country must ensure that freedoms at home are protected, a state department official said during the kick-off event of Human Rights Week on Monday. William Lucas, a 1973 UNC graduate and career State Department foreign service officer, spoke at the Campus Y-sponsored event on how the United States works with the international community to promote human rights.

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Food workers return to UNC

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | March 24

Two women who dedicated their lives to the struggle for low-paid workers’ rights at UNC returned to campus Wednesday night, addressing an audience of almost 40 students and faculty. Elizabeth Brooks and Mary Smith, former Lenoir Dining Hall workers, revisited memories of the 1969 Lenoir workers’ strike during the event, sponsored by UNC’s Campaign for Historical Accuracy and Truth. The event started with a 30-minute video made by students called “Women Behind the Lines” that documented the strike.

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Dearmin prepares to select Cabinet

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | February 22

Student officials are on the lookout for dedicated and passionate students who display a desire to create change at the University. With student body elections now complete, students soon will get a chance to apply for various positions in student government or the honor system. Student Body President-elect Seth Dearmin said he hopes to have applications available by the end of this week for students interested in applying for Cabinet positions in student government.

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Financial aid deadline is approaching

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | February 22

As the application deadline for need-based financial aid draws near, more students might learn this year that they are eligible for funds to cover tuition costs. The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid announced that during the 2003-04 academic school year, 31 percent of students were eligible for need-based financial aid, while in 2004-05 the number rose to 33 percent.

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Senior hopefuls eye speaker policies

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | January 26

It’s not often that a man who parades around in a bow tie is a trendsetter. But Monday’s announcement that famed television personality Mo Rocca will stand as the first Senior Class Address speaker is forcing senior class president candidates to conjure up a little creativity. Hopefuls voiced their satisfaction with Rocca’s selection and said they want to establish a tradition at UNC to bring exciting personalities to campus. But first, they said, they are looking to get as much input as possible for next year’s speaker.

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MLK vigil illuminates campus

By MARTA OSTROWSKI | January 21

In a calm and sentimental spirit, students lit candles in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. during a vigil Thursday night. A trail of lights then flowed through campus as students proceeded to attend the 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. In a comedic yet instructive sense, guest lecturer Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr. advised students about the importance of education and change.