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Turnout falls in runoff for 2 elections

By KATIE HOFFMANN | February 17

While voter turnout for the general election for student body president was one of the highest in campus history, Tuesday's runoff election marked a significant ...

Asheville is Mecca for liberal arts

By ERIC JOHNSON | February 17

The only liberal arts institution in the university system, UNC-Asheville has assumed a role very distinct from those of its 15 sister schools. “We ...

Senate passes election bill

By VICTORIA WILSON | February 17

Three months after Election Day, a bill that could officially end the prolonged race for state superintendent of public instruction has made headway in ...

Calendar

By Staff Editor | February 17

Monday — The School of Education presents Adventurers for Peace from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in 104 Peabody Hall. The event is a video and panel presentation ...

Bell prevents another disaster against Wake

By Jacob Karabell | February 17

WINSTON-SALEM — Last year at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, North Carolina’s Nikita Bell missed a short jumper at the buzzer to tie the game against ...

UNC blanks first ACC foe

By GABY REMINGTON | February 17

With all six of North Carolina’s players winning their singles matches in straight sets, the women’s tennis team took its ACC opener against ...

Black leadership rooted in Orange County

February 17

Local black politicians helped shape what is often touted as one of America’s most progressive communities. Chapel Hill led the way for Southern ...

UVa. lacks rhythm against UNC

By Brian MacPherson | February 17

Charlie Everett stood up on his toes to peek over the horde of scribes in the North Carolina players’ lounge and identify the teammate seated in ...

Judge: Reach agreement

By Emily Steel | February 17

GREENSBORO — Members of Alpha Iota Omega fraternity walked out of a federal courthouse Wednesday and declared the lawsuit they have filed against ...

Legislators work to aid western N.C.

February 17

The N.C. Senate appropriations committee met early Wednesday to modify a bill providing aid for the western part of the state, which is still recovering ...

New middle school to face redistricting issue

By MELODY GUYTON | February 17

With construction beginning on its third middle school, the county school district has begun discussions on how to best redistrict students. The Orange ...

Forum fails to incite interest in Student Congress

By KATIE CLINE | February 17

One student participated in Student Congress’ spring forum Wednesday night. That might have been why the group focused on reaching out to its ...

Hoops matchup to go retro

By SHARI FELD | February 16

Basketball fans sporting acid-washed jeans, scrunchie socks and teased hair will transcend time tonight as they watch the Tar Heels battle Virginia in ...

State & national briefs

By Staff Editor | February 16

Report: Drinking coffee may prevent common liver cancer WASHINGTON, D.C. — That hot cup of coffee might do more than just provide a tasty energy ...

Campus briefs

By Staff Editor | February 16

Broken steam line sets off fire alarm at Fetzer Gym A steam line broke in Fetzer Gym early Tuesday morning, setting off the fire alarm, according to ...

Board shifts budget priorities

February 16

Local school leaders tackled their district’s budget outlook as they entered the second day of an annual planning retreat. Members of the Chapel ...

Lassiter snags co-presidency of Campus Y

By GREG STEEN | February 16

In an unexpected runoff election, Stephen Lassiter emerged as the winner of the Campus Y’s male co-president post Tuesday night. Lassiter will ...

N.C. State takes lead in growth

By Emma Burgin | February 16

RALEIGH — In at least one regard, N.C. State University has set an example for the UNC system. It is the only university that has approved and ...

Extra funds come to Congress' aid

By KRISTLE SELLMAN | February 16

In the midst of what seemed to be a budget crisis, Student Congress representatives said they were surprised Tuesday with an estimated wave of $86,000 ...

City briefs

By Staff Editor | February 16

Downtown group to discuss improvements for Web site The Downtown Economic Development Corporation’s Web site development subcommittee will meet ...