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Crime in the City

See How They Run
An undercover PETA spy videotaped what she said was mistreatment of mice at a UNC lab. Charges are pending against the farmer's wife and her carving knife.

Apex of Evil
An Apex man was arrested on immigration violations after his name was found on a letter in a cave in Afghanistan. Bet that's the last time he sends a chain letter to Kabul.

Slackers Unite
A recent study revealed that students who work long hours will have lower grades. In what Twilight Zone world do you work more for lower grades?

Tar Heel Quotables

"Unfortunately, the devil is in charge of the Supreme Court."
Terry Belk
Plaintiff in the Charlotte busing case that was turned away by the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Of course he is -- why do you think the justices wear black robes?

"I don't know how you make people feel safe."
University Police Chief Derek Poarch
Commenting on a survey about students' feelings of safety on campus. Hmmm, perhaps you could catch some crooks.

"It's amazing how much you can learn about someone by simply engaging in hours of conversation online."
Linda McKeen
Who met her husband in an Internet chat room. Yes, it cuts out all that icky personal interaction.

"It's frustrating to students, particularly for those who have done all the right things."
Marcia Harris
Director of career services, on the sour job market. All the students who screwed around, however, are vindicated.

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