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UNC Interfraternity Council sees no violations during fall rush

The Interfraternity Council saw no violations during its recruitment period this semester for the first time since it was made alcohol-free one year ago. “Although we do have two cases pending for off-campus events, there weren’t any incidents with official recruitment events,” said Jack Partain, vice president of recruitment for the IFC. SEP 22

UNC faculty set vision for athletic director, value integrity in Dick Baddour’s replacement

With athletic director Dick Baddour’s departure on the horizon, members of the faculty athletics committee know what they want in his replacement. SEP 13

UNC looks to save energy by funding sustainability projects

University officials are set to spend $500,000 from a reserve fund to improve campus sustainability and save money at the same time. SEP 1

UNC’s switch from Blackboard to Sakai might be complete sooner than expected

Sakai might kick Blackboard off campus faster than expected. The number of courses that have switched to Sakai is more than double what leaders of the project expected. SEP 1

UNC Greek houses to join Cooper’s CCI printing initiative

Starting this fall, students will begin seeing more printing stations both on and off campus. SEP 1

UNC Greek organizations continue policy of alcohol-free rush

The threat of moving Greek recruitment exclusively to the spring might have passed, but fraternities and sororities will continue to abide by last year’s policy of an alcohol-free rush. SEP 1

Aldermen endorse solar-powered housing development in Carrboro

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen endorsed the building of a new 39-unit solar-powered housing development. MAY 11

Congress amends Title II

As part of its continued reforms of the Student Code, the finance committee of Student Congress passed a bill Tuesday providing members more control over student fees. APR 20

Williams tapped for student elections board chairman

Dakota Williams, former student body treasurer, accepted an offer to become chairman of the Board of Elections on Tuesday night. Student body president Mary Cooper chose Williams, who has also served as speaker of Student Congress, to take over a body that oversaw a particularly venomous election season this year. APR 20

Faculty sign off on new lectureship, English class

On Friday McKay Coble saw the approval of a master lecturer position that would come in addition to the lecturer and senior lecturer positions that are already in place for fixed-term faculty within the College of Arts and Sciences. APR 19

UNC’s Relay for Life raises over $200,000 for American Cancer Society

UNC’s Relay for Life was held this past Friday and Saturday. The 20-hour event at Fetzer Field raised $205,852.27 for the American Cancer Society. APR 12

Students sleep over in Hamilton to enroll

Braving the skeptical looks of janitors, sophomores Lawson Kuehnert and Zach Ward got a 14-hour head start Sunday evening into Monday morning. Camped out with sleeping bags, pillows and an alarm clock on the fifth floor of Hamilton Hall, the two eliminated any risk that they would be left out of an 8:30 a.m. APR 6

Baseball team, volunteers shave heads for cancer service project

Before packing their bags and retreating to the locker room, members of the UNC baseball team joined five volunteers — including three female UNC students — to shave their heads for the second annual BaseBald for the Cure. APR 5

Students to aid in sit-out

Workers are preparing a sit-out in response to upcoming schedule changes, and students are coming together to aid the protest. Student Action with Workers met Thursday night to discuss student participation in the demonstration. APR 4

Number of employee complaints rises after policy wording is loosened

After altering the policy under which University employees submit complaints, members of the Employee Forum have noticed a growing number of complaints being filed over the past year. MAR 14

Union renovation doesn’t pass

Mired by complaints and critics, the UCommons referendum to renovate the bottom floor of the Student Union was voted down Feb. 8 with about 54 percent of the 7,123 votes. The unofficial results were released late Thursday night after Jessica Womack, chief justice of the Student Supreme Court, lifted an injunction to delay their release. FEB 22

UNC fined for violating out-of-state cap

For the second consecutive year, the University admitted too many out-of-state students. UNC faces a $158,225 fine as punishment. MAR 10

Norman and Thomas to lead Campus Y

Though they’ve only worked together for three weeks while campaigning, the Campus Y’s new co-presidents say they complement each other perfectly. MAR 9

UNC picks three finalists in vice chancellor for research search

After several months of searching for UNC’s next vice chancellor for research, three finalists have emerged: a familiar face, a former UNC department chairman and a wild card. MAR 16

UNC multiple sclerosis study findings contradict earlier research

Patients afflicted with multiple sclerosis may soon have the treatment they’ve been waiting for. Their research defies previous studies and could change the way doctors treat the disease. MAR 16

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