Get on the Bus
Fare-free busing has contributed to a 39 percent increase in bus ridership. With the success of the fare-free program, students are lobbying officials to expand it to include Franklin Street bars.
What Distribution?
Fewer students than expected picked up a bracelet Tuesday. Basketball just can't compete with the student State of the University Address.
That Fabulous Fair
This year's State Fair includes delicacies such as fried twinkies, fried pickles and fried candy. Health officials have declared a statewide dietary emergency until the fair closes.
Tar Heel Quotables
"He was in a position where he couldn't extend his thumb out."
Athletic Trainer Dan Hooker
On quarterback Darian Durant's injury in the Saturday game. Not only is Durant out for the regular season, he also had to cancel his plans to hitchhike across the country.
"This is our reality. Everybody wants to kill us. We know this."
Volleyball Player Malaika Underwood
On playing away games. Why don't you spend more time on the game instead of watching "Conspiracy Theory."
"I've never seen anything as big. He's so fun. I wish I had a pet like him."
10-year-old Fairgoer Chris Schiot
On the 1,100-pound. pig at the State Fair. Just tell your parents it followed you home and that you'll take real good care of it -- not like those dead goldfish you never fed.
