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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 ...

Foy welcomed to position

February 16

Mayor Kevin Foy had barely finished his motion Monday night by the time Chapel Hill Town Council members approved his appointment to a downtown advocacy ...

Court to take 1st action in lawsuit against UNC

By KATHERINE EVANS | February 16

The fate of three UNC students and their Christian fraternity is in the hands of lawyers today. The Greensboro court hearing of the “Alpha Iota ...

System faces crunch in wake of Pell changes

By JAMES EDWARD DILLARD | February 16

Annual changes in Pell Grants are expected to place great strain on North Carolina’s need-based student aid program. The changes, which limit ...

Dearmin triumphs in tight competition

By Brian Hudson | February 16

A year after the most prolonged campus contest in memory, student elections ended without a hitch. Seth Dearmin was elected the University’s ...

Bunting hires two assistants

By Brian MacPherson | February 16

Tommy Thigpen first met North Carolina coach John Bunting four years ago in the locker room of South Cobb High School in Austell, Ga., as both waited ...

ASG to lobby for student aid in D.C.

By KRISTIN PRATT | February 16

Members of the UNC-system Association of Student Governments will take their message on the road this week, meeting in Washington, D.C., with the state’s ...

Bush's budget cuts housing funds

By MEGHAN DAVIS | February 16

President Bush’s proposed budget might result in a loss of funding for local organizations that sponsor low-income housing and development. Bush’s ...