Paula Seligson

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Landen Gambill says Honor Court charge is retaliatory

After months of speaking out about the University’s handling of sexual assault cases, sophomore Landen Gambill said the system she has tried to change is once again working against her. FEB 27

‘Remixed’ gallery and store sells repurposed items

When stepping into A Remix Art Gallery in Carrboro, there’s no way to know what to expect. FEB 5

Plan could speed along UNC campus renovations

Delayed indefinitely, these repairs are part of the cycle of what’s called “deferred maintenance” — maintenance that has been put off for so long that it actually causes additional repair work, like when a leaky roof creates water damage. The UNC system has $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. Other state buildings have an additional $2.2 billion, bringing the total to $4.4 billion statewide. JAN 23

Search for new fundraising leader starts

On Monday, Chancellor Holden Thorp announced the names of an 11-member committee that will conduct the search. Members will meet for the first time on Tuesday, said Lowry Caudill, chairman of the committee and a member of the Board of Trustees. JAN 18

ITS leader Larry Conrad moving to new position at UC Berkeley

One of UNC’s leaders is leaving for bluer skies, but the search for his replacement will likely be deferred until the next chancellor is chosen. JAN 10

Homecoming will be business as usual for police

Town and University officials said they are planing for Homecoming weekend like a typical home football game. NOV 5

2012 Voter's Guide

President of the United States isn’t the only position at stake this election. Local and state elections this year range from one of North Carolina’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to the next superintendent of the state’s public schools. OCT 21

Job market looks promising for seniors

UNC students looking for a job after graduation have reason to be optimistic. SEP 10

More UNC alumni in Teach For America

UNC is yet again climbing the ranks, and this time it’s for teaching younger generations. SEP 10

Employee Forum talks technology

Members of the Employee Forum learned about ways technology adds conflict to the workplace at their first meeting of the school year. SEP 7

Q&A with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, is famous for making science fun and understandable for all people, not just scientists. He spoke at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday as part of the NC Science Festival. The Daily Tar Heel and Reesenews reporter Kelsey Tsipis sat down with him before the talk to get his opinion on a variety of topics. AUG 20

Neil deGrasse Tyson gives NC Science Festival lecture

Science isn’t about what to think — it’s about learning how to think. Neil deGrasse Tyson gave this and many other lessons to a sold-out crowd in Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night. Part of the second annual NC Science Festival, Tyson’s talk was one of the statewide program’s signature events. AUG 20