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NCCU, NASA no longer tied

By William Schwarzer | June 29

Over the last several years, N.C. Central University has helped to encourage the next generation of scientists as a NASA Center for Excellence. "The ...

'Proposition' is violent, haunting Outback tale

By MEGHAN DAVIS | June 29

MOVIEREVIEW "The Proposition" 3.5 Stars In most Westerns, people make decisions about right and wrong, there's a pretty woman to fight for and everyone ...

Board selects new member

June 29

On July 20, Annetta Streater will be sworn in as the newest member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education. She was selected June 21 from a ...

System eyes ways to boost retention

By STEPHEN MOORE | June 29

Across the UNC system, students are graduating in fewer than eight semesters worth of class. But system leaders are finding that students are taking ...

Fayetteville man wins post

By Gray Caldwell | June 29

The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unanimously to name Roger Stancil the new town manager at a meeting Monday in which it also honored the man he will ...

Keg registration closer to reality

June 29

The Judiciary Committee of the N.C. Senate approved a bill this week that, if enacted, would require students and others to obtain a permit before buying ...

5 advisers could aid students

By MAC MOLLISON | June 29

Recent expansion of the College of Arts & Sciences' academic advising program is being hailed by student leaders and University officials as a breakthrough ...

PlayMakers to host a lighthearted season

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | June 29

PlayMakers Repertory Company announced its schedule for the upcoming 2006-07 season, which will feature performances of Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest ...

Ticket policy sparks debate

By CHRIS COLETTA | June 29

News that the distribution of men's basketball tickets is moving online has sparked strong reaction from many students - and caused the president of the ...

The Sammies deliver sweet summertime sounds

June 29

MUSICREVIEW The Sammies The Sammies 3 Stars A glance at the cover speaks volumes about the entire aesthetic of the band. Scraggly indie boys rocking ...

No one around UNC will forget summer '06

June 29

Seeing how North Carolina had not produced a College World Series team in 17 years, I began the season covering the baseball team without giving much ...

Roy's biggest problem: too much talent

By Matt Brooks | June 29

What a difference a year makes. This time last year, North Carolina men's basketball coach Roy Williams was celebrating his first national championship. ...

City brief

By Staff Editor | June 29

Former Carrboro fire chief found dead, cause unknown CARY - Former Carrboro fire chief Rodney Murray was found dead June 24 in a Cary hotel room, according ...

Provost backs in-state rates to immigrants

By STEPHEN MOORE | June 29

During a conference held last week, N.C. State University Provost Larry Nielsen added his opinion to a debate that continues to rage in North Carolina ...

Tired heritage humor in 'Steins'

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | June 29

MOVIEREVIEW "Keeping up with the steins" 3 Stars Films that try to capitalize on schmaltzy family bonds and the quirks of a household are successful ...

Superman soars, but barely

By HARRY KAPLOWITZ | June 29

MOVIEREVIEW "Superman Returns" 3 Stars Those with sky-high hopes of the first "Superman" film in nearly 20 years will be let down, but this is not ...

Film traces junkie's efforts to clean up her act

By Emily Luger | June 29

MOVIEREVIEW "Clean" 3.5 stars "Clean" is for anyone who has turned over a new leaf, overcome temptation, struggled to make ends meet or accepted ...

Change of plan for Pit driver

By Gray Caldwell | June 29

The man who drove a rented SUV through the Pit on March 3 said June 21 in Orange County Superior Court that he plans to plead guilty on all 18 felony ...

Carolina strikes out

June 29

OMAHA, Neb. - Two days prior, a national championship looked all but certain. Then, like a scene from a recurring nightmare, the North Carolina baseball ...

Sonic youth gives mature sound with latest release

June 22

MUSICREVIEW Sonic Youth Rather Ripped 3.5 Stars As most of the members are nearing 50, many would begin to think that Sonic Youth was becoming something ...