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Universities should put more emphasis on socioeconomic status than race

Affirmative action for colleges and universities has two main purposes: to ensure a diversity of experiences and races on campus, and to give a boost to those who might not otherwise get a good education because of matters outside of their control. APR 4

Schools and the future NC governor

This gubernatorial race could have far-reaching consequences for the future of this state’s schools. FEB 2

Race and grades: a point of contention

Questions of race and civil rights have been on everyone’s mind this week as UNC celebrated the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth. Sadly, however, Duke’s own celebrations have been overshadowed by controversy. JAN 19

Changes come with a price

On its face, a new set of federal guidelines for prosecuting sexual assault cases at schools seems necessary, if not overdue. But any heaping of praise upon these changes shouldn’t go without a deeper conversation about the risks of lowering the standard of proof for these cases. DEC 6

Respect, one kick at a time for kids

Leadership. Confidence. Respect. Control.

These are some of the values that martial arts can give its students. They’re also the values that are considered lacking in the lives of the so called “at-risk” youth, values that one local martial arts program noticed as missing and decided to fill. NOV 17

Let future revelers fully enjoy Halloween

Monday night was most likely the last time I’ll ever see the crazy sights that come with a Chapel Hill Halloween. NOV 3

Local renters, beware of the limit

Housing in Chapel Hill is, to put it lightly, complicated. From restaurants and bars to classrooms and offices, nearly everything for everyone is on or near campus. That can prove tricky, putting “townies,” as some students refer to longtime residents, next door to temporary 20-somethings. Noise complaints, parking issues and trash problems, along with different schedules and values, put the groups at odds. And neither side’s hands are entirely clean. OCT 6

Too tight on the future of tutelage

Like all schools under the NCAA’s keen gaze, UNC takes special care to emphasize the first term in “student athlete.” SEP 22

Column: Goodbye Nyang’oro, hello to integrity

When Julius Nyang’oro resigned last week, it was several years too late. SEP 13

Column: A year in pursuit of a silver lining

It’s always good to start the year on a positive note. Especially this year. Last year left many of us with a bad taste in our mouths, and it didn’t get much better during the summer. All year, the looming threat of budget cuts cast a dark cloud over campus. SEP 1

Parking and phone records shed light on players, officials

The recent release of public records regarding the UNC football team has shed some light on both the off-field activity of some players and the actions of players and officials before, during and after an NCAA investigation into improper benefits. JUN 29

NCAA notice of allegations outlines violations

After a year of investigation and uncertainty surrounding the North Carolina football program, the NCAA outlined a litany of violations in its notice of allegations to the University today, including improper academic assistance, impermissible benefits and instances of special treatment. JUN 29

Pedestrian struck at the corner of Rosemary Street and Pickard Lane

A female pedestrian was hit by a black SUV at about 6:40 p.m. near the Rosemary Street side of the Pi Beta Phi sorority house. Police said her injuries didn’t appear life-threatening. Check back with dailytarheel.com for more updates. APR 21

UNC junior a finalist to intern with Charlie Sheen

In the parlance of a social media-obsessed generation, Ross Maloney is #winning. Maloney, a junior journalism and communication studies major, is one of 50 finalists from a field of about 80,000 seeking to be Charlie Sheen’s social media intern. APR 5

Entwisle to continue research

When Barbara Entwisle was director of the Carolina Population Center, she faced more than $800,000 in cuts during her first two years at the helm. MAR 29

Park51 Imam: 'Islam is not America's enemy'

The leader of the controversial Park51 center near Ground Zero thinks the United States is more Islamic than many Islamic countries. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf spoke to hundreds of UNC students and community members Wednesday night. MAR 22

Dean of students, vice chancellor chosen

After months of searching, the University announced its selection of the new dean of students and associate vice chancellor for student affairs Thursday. Jonathan Sauls, the interim dean of students and judicial programs officer, will formally take on the deanship Monday. FEB 14

Former student sentenced to jail for cocaine

Jonathan Ray Plymale, a defendant in a 2009 cocaine bust that contributed to a University review of the Greek system, was sentenced to nearly two years in jail Tuesday. MAR 9

University CFO Dick Mann to step down

Manager of UNC’s finances since 2006, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Dick Mann has announced he will step down this summer. MAR 12

Dick Mann to step down in June

Dick Mann, the University’s vice chancellor for finance and administration, plans to step down this summer. Chancellor Holden Thorp announced at the faculty council meeting today that Mann, who has served at UNC since 2006, plans to retire June 30. JAN 19

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