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'Pirates' sequel should have stayed in port

By Alexandria Shealy | July 13

MOVIEREVIEW "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" 2 Stars It seems ludicrous to think that Disney wouldn't have made a sequel to 2003's monster ...

Puzzle picture's a crowd-pleaser

By Kyle Fried | July 13

MOVIEREVIEW "Wordplay" 3.5 Stars Many people find crossword puzzles to be a comforting mental luxury. Some only encounter the puzzles serendipitously ...

'Strangers' highlights dark humor of high school

July 13

Welcome to the high school career of Jerri Blank: a 46-year-old "boozer, user and loser" restarting her life as a high school freshman. The new DVD ...

New leader shows talents

By MAC MOLLISON | July 13

Bernadette Gray-Little said her first week on her new job at UNC was a little busier than she'd expected, but she hasn't run into too much trouble yet. Those ...

Tar Heels are headed back to the Hill

July 13

After winning the 2005 men's basketball national championship, former UNC big man Sean May said he'd be back. Now, thanks to a deal between the University ...

Sales slip at Student Stores

By MAC MOLLISON | June 29

When she came to campus three weeks ago, Suzanne Creekmore faced a problem few Carolina students have to deal with. She couldn't find anywhere to shop. "It ...

Shelton will say his final farewell

By WHITNEY KISLING | June 29

UNC has said goodbye to dozens of leaders in the past few years. On Saturday, Tar Heels will wave final adieu to the top University academic official, ...

Budget talks bode well for UNC

By STEPHEN MOORE | June 29

Last summer, the N.C. legislature finalized its budget without too much controversy - choosing to exclude a provision that would have allowed UNC-Chapel ...

UNC's neighbors advance NCD plan

June 29

UNC's neighbors have taken another step in their quest to get protection from the town against development that could change the face of their neighborhood. The ...

Campus briefs

By Staff Editor | June 29

Faculty win grant for law school diversity research Faculty from three universities have received a grant to continue a study on the educational benefits ...

Bus driving has plenty of perks

By Gray Caldwell | June 29

When Michael Sisolak starting driving a school bus six years ago - fresh out of high school - he knew right away he loved it. "I care about kids a ...

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 ...