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UNC-system schools look to UNC-CH to develop gender-neutral housing policy

Several administrators have said UNC-system schools are waiting for UNC-CH as a flagship institution to implement a more explicit gender-neutral housing policy. “We have a very close relationship,” Gorin-Davis, a senior, said. “We consider each other best friends.” MAR 21

2 Chapel Hill homes damaged by ﬁre

Two house fires, reportedly the result of problems with an electric heater and a chimney, damaged Chapel Hill homes this weekend. FEB 13

Advising services stretched thin by cuts

In a tough economic climate that has prompted UNC-system campuses to pare down administrative staffs, schools are adapting — or drastically reducing — their academic advising services. FEB 6

Planned apartments look to ﬁll UNC student demand

Chapel Hill apartments are nearing full capacity, owners and town officials say, creating a demand for more housing that two new developments hope to satisfy. JAN 23

Adderall use on college campuses examined

The presence of Adderall on college campuses has led some administrators to call into question the ethics behind the unauthorized use of the drug. NOV 15

Alcohol incidents on Halloween are on the decline

Reported alcohol-related incidents stood at 31 in 2007, the year before the town began its initiative to reduce crowd size and improve safety. Last year, they had declined to six, based on Chapel Hill statistics. NOV 1

Financial aid cuts cause higher dropout rates systemwide

As the amount of financial aid available at UNC-system schools continues to shrink, some students are running out of options. OCT 23

Orange County Public Library’s southwest branch location search continues

Finding a site for Orange County Public Library’s southwest branch has been no easy task — an initial location was rejected after $60,000 had been spent investigating the spot. OCT 13

City school board aims to reduce achievement gaps

At a forum Wednesday, candidates discussed reducing achievement gaps for minorities, measuring student growth and preparing students for the global economy. OCT 4

ECU looks to boost reputation with bid to join Big East conference

The school, currently a member of Conference USA, submitted a bid to join the Big East athletic conference last week. Administrators say it could boost the schools finances and athletic reputation. SEP 30

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools hosts college fair at Smith Center

Some Chapel Hill area high school students are Tar Heel born and bred. But others need a little more information before making the decision. SEP 22

Rick Perry finds support in new UNC student group

A new student-led support group is rallying behind conservative presidential candidate Rick Perry. SEP 22

Duke University Health System subject of suit from former clinical trial patients

Clinical trials might be a cancer patient’s last chance to get better. But some former patients of Duke University Health System claim trials administered to them were flawed, and maybe even harmful. SEP 20

Kidzu Children's Museum rises above construction delay

A delay in the construction of Kidzu Children’s Museum’s new location has left the educational play place without a venue. SEP 13

Task force looks to help day laborers

At a meeting this week organized by Orange County Justice United, community advocates created location and fundraising committees to work toward creating a center for the day laborers. SEP 6

College enrollment of Hispanic students on the rise nationwide

Hispanic college enrollment increased by almost a quarter from 2009 to 2010, mirroring the nation’s rapidly diversifying population. SEP 6

Orange County Board of Commissioners examines advisory board requirements

Requirements for Orange County advisory board members are up for revision after a volunteer was denied reappointment. SEP 1

Civil War: University professors bear the loss of brave sons

In the provenance of Chapel Hill whilst the Yankees occupy our fair town, peaceful times are sorely missed as our beloved professors mourn the deaths of their dear, brave sons. APR 18

Aldermen approve free-standing Carrboro library

Hopes of a free-standing library in Carrboro will become a reality in a matter of years after the project was approved by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night. Aldermen voted 6-1 to rezone property located at 210 Hillsborough Road to create the southwest branch of the Orange County Public Library system. The site will be rezoned from a residential to a business classification. APR 15

Chapel Hill Mormon community grows larger

For UNC senior Anna McElroy, a knock on the door opened her up to a new way of life. After initially rebuffing the efforts of two Mormon missionaries she met outside a friend’s apartment door, McElroy had a change of heart after seeing a “South Park” satire of the religion. APR 6

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