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The books in Wilson Library not only contain history — they are history.
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The books in Wilson Library not only contain history — they are history.
Winston Crisp’s plan to reform the Greek system has come a long way since he received his marching orders from the Board of Trustees in November.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of years Barbara Entwisle has worked at UNC. The story has been edited to reflect the changes.
Six and a half years ago, Bernie Oakley had just obtained his dream job.
For the three candidates in uncontested races at Tuesday’s student body elections, victory was not the question at hand.
There may be a bit more coal in the University’s stocking than some had hoped this Christmas.
UNC’s faculty executive committee reaffirmed its support for academic freedom Monday by supporting a possible resolution regarding a University policy.
A panel of environmental experts magnified the link between nature and human rights Wednesday night.
By fall 2014, Blackboard at UNC will be a thing of the past.
As UNC Hospitals continues to grow, the Ronald McDonald House will need to follow suit in order to extend its services to even more than the 1,800 families it can already accommodate each year.
With nearly 30,000 attempted hacks per day into University computing resources, UNC Information Technology Services is now implementing eight new policies to help resolve security issues after a state audit showed holes in the system.
Kappa Delta is sinking.
They swarm the Pit. They roam the quads. They even take up space in the bathroom line. It’s summer, and UNC’s campus has once again been infiltrated by the loving moms and dads of new Tar Heels. The Carolina Testing and Orientation Program Sessions (CTOPS) is a required two-day program that educates all incoming freshmen about UNC. In the past, the program was mainly geared toward students. However, April Mann, director of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, said CTOPS was re-designed in the early 1990s to incorporate parents and family members of students. And now they’re everywhere. About 4,000 parents attend CTOPS each summer, Mann said. For many parents, visiting a college campus is an excuse to take a trip down memory lane. “I went to UNC years ago, and it’s amazing to see how much has changed,” said parent Leigh Clavin. Parents participate in both joint sessions with students, as well as exclusive parent events. On the first morning of CTOPS, parents learn about basics like academic expectations, curriculum and academic advising. Later in the day, Winston Crisp, the vice chancellor for student affairs, speaks to parents about the importance of supporting their children during this major transition. Many parents said the speech gave them peace of mind. “When Dean Crisp passed out his personal phone number at the end of his speech, it made me feel like someone is caring for our children,” said parent Sally Shore. Second-day CTOPS seminars focus on services, including campus safety, the study abroad program, campus health and career services. Parents also attend any optional sessions they feel are pertinent to their family. Included are seminars concerning financial aid, billing or involvement in campus organizations. Mann said parental participation is an important part of the orientation experience. “Whether the student is coming from high school or another institution, UNC can be a big change for the entire family,” she said. “Orientation educates parents about expectations both inside and outside the classroom, which makes them feel like a part of their child being successful.” Although the purpose of orientation is to inform, some parents benefit in more creative ways. The name tags given at orientation include participants’ names and hometowns. This has allowed parents and students to connect on a regional level. Donna Snipes, a mother from Cary, said this information helped her to connect with other parents. “During orientation I’ve met several other parents from Cary,” she said. “We started talking and are now planning a ‘send-off’ for our children before they leave for UNC at the end of the summer.” Her son, Bradley Snipes, also agreed that having parents at orientation is beneficial. “She knows just as much as I do, so I can ask her for help if there’s something I don’t understand,” he said. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
The UNC Board of Trustees discussed changes taking place in the UNC community met Wednesday and Thursday to — including a review of the Greek system and a handful of renovations.
With the May 4 primary election fast approaching, two Republicans vying for their party’s nomination brought the campaign for Congress to the University on Monday.The two candidates, Frank Roche and B.J. Lawson, fielded questions from a moderator and crowd of about 50 students who attended the public forum in Gardner Hall.After addressing their stances on the nation’s recent economic crisis and health care reform, the forum became heated when the candidates were asked about their opinions on the United States’ current involvement in the war on terrorism.Lawson, the founder of the Durham-based software company Mercury MD, said he viewed the war as an empty marketing ploy that has not only cost the United States millions of dollars but also provoked radicalization and further hate.“We must stop pushing the military past its breaking point,” he said. “We must focus on national defense instead of occupation and war.”He also commented on the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying that an orderly and immediate withdrawal should take place.Roche, who moved to the Triangle from New York in 2007 after a successful career in finance, had a drastically different view of the situation, beginning his speech by saying the war is necessary to prevent the threat of terrorism toward the United States.“We must use the military quickly, aggressively and brutally,” he said. “If people want to hurt us, then we need to hurt them first.”He also ridiculed Lawson’s position, saying it did not align with the traditional Republican viewpoint. “Don’t worry about Lawson’s rhetoric; he’s on the Republican ticket,” he said.Roche added that the U.S. must continue its presence in the Middle East before a full deployment.The forum took on a more subdued tone with regard to resolving the nation’s economic hardships.Roche, who said his financial career has provided him the expertise to properly address the economic crisis, said he wants to reduce taxes on small businesses and corporations. He also called for a repeal and replacement of the health care legislation, saying it placed a strain on taxpayers. Lawson said he shared Roche’s views on limiting the scope of the federal government.“Washington can’t help us — it’s broke,” Lawson said. “We need to make our own wealth in our own community.” Several members of the UNC College Republicans said they were impressed by the candidates’ respective speeches.Freshman Molly Green said she enjoyed the presentation for its frankness.“I’ve never been this closely involved in an election,” she said. “Both candidates answered questions directly and covered a broad array of important topics.”Senior Duke Cheston said he sees this year’s election as having the potential to unseat U.S. Rep. David Price, a Democrat.“This is our chance to beat Price,” he said.Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
In an industry as contradictory as journalism, the line between objectiveness and business is often blurred.That was the message of MSNBC guest anchor Alison Stewart on Monday night at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she described the relationship between journalism and business as “the devil of money versus the angel of being a good journalist.”Addressing a crowd of about 50 people, Stewart discussed the threat posed by news organizations taking on more extreme points of view in exchange for higher ratings and a more loyal viewership. “People tend to create their own news bubbles,” she said. “But how healthy is it to go to a news source that affirms what you already believe?”Stewart, who won an Emmy Award for her reports from the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 for ABC, added that relying on a single source of news often skews the information because statements may be taken out of context or proportion.“We can improve the presentation of news by giving equal time to opposing views,” she said.Stewart said she hopes this will promote civil discussions between people with differing beliefs, thus broadening each individual’s perspective.Despite the gravity of her concern, Stewart said she finds consolation through technology.Although she said technology — especially the Internet — can interfere with personable interactions, she said it functions as a useful tool for news-related communication.In her presentation, Stewart emphasized that sites such as Facebook and Twitter are now being used to post news articles, expanding access to those who do not follow the news on a regular basis.Page Bridges, a second-year medical student, said she enjoyed Stewart’s perspectives on new media and the Internet.Most of all, Bridges said she valued the news anchor’s insights on the journalism industry.“I’ve always been interested in where people get their news, and it was nice to hear someone address that topic,” she said.Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.