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Striking It Rich?

Leaving the Quran
After weeks of media hoopla about the summer reading book are near an end, UNC freshman can now turn to that age-old fundamental of college life -- beer.

Drying Up
A historical drought has led to increasing restrictions on water use throughout North Carolina -- finally giving students a real excuse not to shower before class.

A Few Good Seats
Moving students closer to the field in Kenan Stadium makes it easier for them to tear down goal posts after we beat Miami of Ohio at the first home game.

Tar Heel Quotables

"The academic freedom of a sister institution has been threatened."
N.C. State Faculty Senate Resolution
Concerning the House threat to cut off funds to UNC-Chapel Hill. Sister institution? Who's your daddy, State?

"I think it's going to be an even better discussion than what we had last year."
Director of Scholarships and Student Aid Shirley Ort
On a new tuition committee. The discussion will be so good students will have to pay an extra $500 in tuition for it.

"What will go on here is laboratories that are modern."
Chemistry Professor Royce Murray
On the new science complex. This means the University will have to discontinue finding ways to turn lead into gold.

"But I think they're just jealous of the air conditioning."
Morrison South Resident Matt Saldana
About people envying his new room. Given the violent history surrounding Morrison, Saldana should be glad no one has tried to burn or steal his beloved air conditioner.

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