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College dreams hang in balance

By Stacy Wells | November 16

Students who live illegally in the U.S. and dream of attending college might soon be closer to getting their wish. Michael Olivas, the director of the Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance at the University of Houston, spoke to students and faculty Wednesday about legislation to help these students. The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act addresses the situation of children brought into the country as undocumented immigrants who want to attend college in the U.S.

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Turning back time; homecoming for the ages

By Stacy Wells | November 10

For Ann Spencer, class of 1950, Homecoming is about spending time with family. Her grandson just graduated from UNC last year, and three of her granddaughters are students. "I love staying at the Carolina Inn," Spencer said. "We like eating on Franklin Street - Top of the Hill, 411 West, Spanky's." "You always run into people that you know." She said everything about the weekend takes her back to when she was a student. "I love the ball game," she said. "I love watching the Queen crowned. I love hearing the band. I love tailgating with my family."

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Group trying to raise awareness for Christian Democrats

By Stacy Wells | October 12

A law student is making his impact on the North Carolina political scene with his faith-based political action committee. Chip Muller, a third-year law student, formed the nonprofit, grassroots organization called Devout Democrats. Muller said the group focuses on showing people that the Republican Party isn't the only party connected to religious values. "After the last election in 2004, it seemed to me and a lot of people that the Democrats did a poor job of connecting with religious voters, and there is no reason for that," Muller said.

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Talk focuses on environment

By Stacy Wells | September 27

Some appreciate a Carolina-blue sky for more than just its embodiment of Tar Heel pride. Fred Krupp, president of Environmental Defense, told students and faculty Tuesday how the world's most serious environmental problems can be solved by making solutions appear economically attractive. The free talk was organized by the Robertson Scholars Program to spark discussion and debate about controversial environmental policy issues.

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College dreams hang in balance

Turning back time; homecoming for the ages

Group trying to raise awareness for Christian Democrats

Talk focuses on environment

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