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Edwards' stellar play earns him award, start

By Brian MacPherson | October 12

As the ball deflected off the hands of North Carolina defensive end Melik Brown, it quickly became apparent the ball wasn't going to find its intended ...

Groups tackle voter mobility

By KATHERINE EVANS | October 12

Members of campus political organizations have shifted to the second phase of their three-pronged attack to get out the vote. The deadline for the voter ...

Report outlines area goals

By SAM SHEPARD | October 12

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are familiar with change. But a report issued recently by a county task force says the area has more to do to protect its future. Led ...

Campus briefs

By Staff Editor | October 12

Women's hoops tickets go on sale to University faculty Season tickets for women's basketball are on sale to current and retired University faculty and ...

Providing the rationale for a complex newsroom decision

By Staff Editor | October 12

My words shouldn't be filling this space. Those of you who are regular readers of Robin Sinhababu's Tuesday column likely have noted that already. But ...

Director of El Centro Latino leaves post

By Emily Vasquez | October 12

After two years dedicated to serving the area's Hispanic community at the nonprofit El Centro Latino in Carrboro, Executive Director Hector Perez will ...

Schools watch achievement gap

By KATHRYN REED | October 12

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools are investigating why some groups of students perform better than others on their first attempts on end-of-grade tests. A ...

Candidates debate U.S. safety issues

By KRISTIN BOSTIC | October 12

While President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry are quick to criticize each other's tactics on homeland security, their platforms ...

Restaurant hosts local fund-raiser

By GREGG FOUND | October 11

Those who went to the "Jam for Change" on Sunday night were greeted by local music, Asian-American cuisine and a President Bush voodoo doll. Fuse, a ...

Same-sex displays of affection cap Coming Out Week

By JAVAERIA QURESHI | October 11

Same-sex couples holding hands and kissing in the Pit drew claps and cheers from onlookers during lunch Friday. About 30 students made a circle in the ...

Carrboro Latinos learn new computer skills

October 11

IBM is working to better inform the Latino public of available technological opportunities by providing information services to North Carolina communities. Carrboro-based ...

UNC groups work to aid Mississippi education project

By DEBORAH CRAMER | October 11

T.J. Abrams decided two summers ago to go to Mississippi, step out of his comfort zone and into an area where he had never been before. Abrams, the president ...

Stadium walls separate two worlds

By SHARI FELD | October 11

During Saturday's football game against N.C. State, University administrators and members of the Board of Trustees enjoyed cookies, hot dogs, popcorn ...

City briefs

By Staff Editor | October 11

2 men steal cash, gold chain in armed robbery Sunday About 10:20 p.m. Sunday, a man was the victim of an armed robbery at Abbey Court apartment complex ...

Carrboro celebration draws geneology enthusiasts

By JAKE POTTER | October 11

Dozens of locals got a chance to learn a bit about their families' history -- and themselves -- in Carrboro on Saturday. The Durham-Orange Genealogical ...

Bush and Kerry deadlocked after 2nd debate

By Emma Burgin | October 11

The two men vying for the White House were on familiar territory after Friday's second presidential debate: even ground. About 44 percent of registered ...

Center parses life's building blocks

By GEORGIA CHERRY | October 11

Towering over South Campus on Mason Farm Road, the state-of-the-art Carolina Center for Genome Sciences houses scientists who are unraveling the genetic ...

Registration of illegal aliens could undermine upcoming election

October 11

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office is in the process of examining voter registration records to root out illegal immigrants who might attempt to vote ...

Panel blesses boosts in fees

By LINDSAY MICHEL | October 11

A student fees advisory committee approved six proposed increases during its meeting Friday, adding $57 to the fee hikes approved by committee members ...

Friends of Bolin Creek celebrate 1st year

By JENNIFER FAIR | October 11

Music, food and a raffle all helped the Friends of Bolin Creek celebrate their first birthday with the local community Saturday at William B. Umstead ...