Monique Newton

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Students stand to gain from 'Loser' contest

By Monique Newton | January 26

Sometimes it's not all about winning. Take for example UNC's first Biggest Loser Challenge. It's a 12-week weight loss and healthy lifestyle program that begins today, sponsored by Campus Recreation and Counseling and Wellness Services. "We realized that there are a lot of people who are intimidated about working out or self-conscious about working out," said Lauren Mangili, associate director of Campus Recreation. "We've always wondered what would be the best way to reach people who want to be physically active - it's kind of an outreach."

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Group hosts senior prom

By Monique Newton | November 20

Intertwined pink and orange streamers and Christmas lights hung from the walls. Confetti and balloons were scattered on the dance floor. Oldies blared from a stereo. The only thing missing from this prom was the dimmed lights. The Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity hosted a Hawaiian-themed senior prom Friday for about 20 residents of the Shepherd House, a Chapel Hill assisted living home. "It's just a fun night to relive their past," said junior Gretchen Klatte, a member of the fraternity and organizer of the event. "It's fun for us and fun for them."

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Voters face religious politics

By Monique Newton | October 27

Senior Kat Rodgers did it when she voted in the 2004 presidential election. She blurred the line between two of the most powerful entities in America - church and state. "My religion is very core to who I am, and it changes the way I think about politics and what issues are most important to me," said Rodgers, an InterVarsity Christian Fellowship team leader. She isn't alone in allowing her religion to influence her vote.

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A new plan to look slim

By Monique Newton | October 10

Now Aunt Bernadette won't flee when it's time to take the family reunion picture. And cousin Herbert, who clings to his story of being in shape "back in the day," might actually look fit. Hewlett-Packard recently released seven models of the Photosmart digital camera with a new slimming feature for electronically shedding extra pounds. The cameras, which range from $170 to $400 depending on features, can be purchased at selected locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA, or on the HP Web site, www.hp.com.

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Permanent markers

By Monique Newton | September 18

Students and locals show off their tattoos in a slideshow.

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Exam blue books lose charm

By Monique Newton | April 26

Writing cramps and ink-covered hands might be a thing of the past for test-takers as a 21st century version of the blue book gains popularity among UNC professors. A computer program called Securexam Student improves the quality and clarity of tests, many professors have found. "It's disconcerting when we ask students to put away everything and pull out a No. 2 pencil," says Charlie Green, assistant vice chancellor for teaching and learning. "Students actually perform better if allowed to work within their native medium - in this case, the keyboard."

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Misconceptions targeted in eating disorder week

By Monique Newton | February 28

This week women and men can discard a symbol of negative body image - their "skinny" jeans. As a part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the student group Students Helping to Achieve Positive Esteem, commonly known as SHAPE, will collect the dreaded pants around campus and donate them to Hurricane Katrina relief organizations. "We're just trying to give out information to UNC students because (eating disorders) are so prevalent," says SHAPE historian Katie Walsh.