Sophomore Kathryn Westall began smoking this summer. When she returned to Chapel Hill in the fall continuing her new habit came with strict limitations. Westall and other smokers on campus have been at the center of a yearlong debate over smoking within the confines of the University.
When he enrolled in a journalism class three years ago at N.C. State University Walter Mack tried hard not to be a conspicuous presence in the classroom. But Mack a retired journalist is 75 years old and stands out among bright-eyed young college students.
Cassie Butler and Lucas Wood don't know each other. But that didn't stop them from dancing together in the center of Polk Place. Sharing iPod headphones dance moves and laughs more than a dozen students gathered Wednesday afternoon for a silent disco put on by Carolina Union Activities Board's campus voice and exposure committees.
When she was 13 years old" senior Carrie Hagan's carpool rides to soccer practice included discussions about the latest bills passed in the state senate. ""Mom would ask all of us our opinions" Carrie said. I was embarrassed for my friends" but I really cared — I was really interested.""
""Bikes are simple machines and are simple to fix."" The mantra found on a painted wooden board on the ReCYCLEry wall repeated in my head. As I struggled to roll a loop of inner tubing onto a rusty bike wheel" I hoped the crowd of qualified mechanics and highly-skilled preteens working on other projects would be able to help me.
With a bright smile a whooping yell and a rhythmic tap of her feet Jean Healy has been dancing most of her life. At 61 the Hillsborough resident is grateful to still be able to share her love of movement with those around her.
Sophomore Andrew Pate has tailgated at the same parking space off Stadium Drive since he was five weeks old. This fall he's noticed new neighbors. The larger crowds are a response to the excitement of what could be UNC's most successful season in years. So far the team is boasts an overall 4-1 record.
When appreciating a fine cup of coffee it's not rude to slurp a little. When he's tasting with the professionals slurps are all that Scott Conary hears. Conary owner of the Open Eye Café and Carrboro Coffee Company is offering monthly classes to teach local residents the art of coffee growing roasting and tasting.
It didn't always take sophomore Christine Norris an hour to smoke a cigarette. But now that the campus smoking ban has corralled smokers into the center of Polk Place" she ends up staying to talk to fellow smokers. ""It's now a social experience"" Norris said.
Move aside Ghost Busters. Any unhappy spirits haunting local homes must now answer to the Central Raleigh Paranormal investigation team. The organization a nonprofit team of research investigators seeks to provide answers to seemingly unexplainable events plaguing Triangle residents.
