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Congress rules committee passes Title VI elections bill

By From staff and wire reports | Oct. 20, 2010

The rules and judiciary committee of Student Congress passed a bill Tuesday that would reorganize Title VI of the Student Code. The committee clarified certain vague sections of the bill including when and where a candidate can publicly declare candidacy. The discussion of signatures led to the idea of increasing the time period to collect signatures from five days to seven, mimicking last year’s election rules.

Student Congress needs second special election to fill 6 vacant seats

By Sarayu Kumar | Oct. 18, 2010

On Oct. 29, Student Congress will hold its second special election of the year in an effort to fill seat vacancies, a problem that has nagged the group for years. The organization of two special elections in the first 10 weeks of school hasn’t happened in four years, said Andrew Phillips, chairman of the Board of Elections.

Sophomore business major Jess Hetzel (left) and sophomore international studies major Mitali Dayal participate in Chalking Sidewalks.

Campus Y celebrates 150-year anniversary of promoting social justice at UNC

By Maria Gontaruk | Oct. 17, 2010

The Oct. 15 weekend was an early homecoming for generations of Campus Y members young and old. Through dinners, discussions and documentary screenings, more than 400 people converged on the Campus Y building to celebrate 150 years of promoting social justice.

Student Body President Hogan Medlin may veto a signature increase.

Student Body President Hogan Medlin expected to veto election bill

By Andy Thomason | Oct. 12, 2010

Hogan Medlin has his sights set on a bill currently making its way through Student Congress that would make it more difficult for students to run for student body president. The 22-page bill is an overhaul of student elections law and includes an amendment that would raise the number of signatures required for candidates to appear on the ballot from 1,000 to 1,500.

Young Dems and College Republicans debate Obama

Oct. 11, 2010

The Young Democrats and College Republicans faced off in a heated debate Monday night, which featured topics ranging from unemployment to the environment, but never strayed far from criticisms and defenses of President Barack Obama.

Elie Wiesel gives a speech titled “Against Indifference” in Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon. Wiesel received the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize.

Elie Wiesel: Nothing comes out of indifference

By Katie Little | Oct. 10, 2010

Elie Wiesel said he has spent his entire adult life fighting indifference. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and author of 57 books gave a speech on Sunday that centered on the topic and how people should avoid it.

UNC groups debate immigration policy

By David Riedell | Oct. 7, 2010

Representatives for the Young Democrats and College Republicans met Thursday evening to debate topics including Arizona’s immigration law, the 14th Amendment and the DREAM Act.

Student Congress rules and judiciary committee considers amending SBP election process

By Brooke Hefner | Oct. 4, 2010

Becoming student body president could become more difficult this February. At the weekly Student Congress meeting today, Evan Ross, vice-chairman of the rules and judiciary committee, said he will propose an amendment to the election process.

UNC athletes meet with honor officials

By Jonathan Jones and Sara Gregory | Sep. 29, 2010

Student-athletes brainstormed with Honor System Outreach officials Wednesday night ways the two groups could work together to promote honor. Ideas included posters in lockers, commercials during games and having honor system representatives talk with teams each semester.

UNC Student Code conflict of interest clause might be altered

By Brooke Hefner | Sep. 29, 2010

The Student Code policy preventing some student government members from also participating in the Honor Court has come under fire. At a meeting Tuesday of the Student Congress, District 6 representative Lee Storrow accused Jagir Patel and Taylor Mercado of violating the code’s conflict of interest clause.

Academic investigation in honor system's hands

By Sara Gregory | Sep. 23, 2010

Administrators stressed to trustees the need for patience with the pace of the ongoing football investigations Thursday morning. The UNC team investigating allegations of academic misconduct has passed its findings to the student attorney general’s office, but their process won’t be complete for awhile.

Early elections decide new campus representatives

By Victoria Cook and Jacqueline Kantor | Sep. 22, 2010

Six of seven vacant seats in Student Congress were filled Tuesday through an online special election. Results for the South Campus District 3 seat are pending due to a Board of Elections investigation into a potential violation of campaign rules, said Andrew Phillips, chairman of the Board of Elections.

Company Carolina reorganizes

By Carson Fish | Sep. 19, 2010

A 15-year-old student organization should have rich, documented history, but this isn’t the case for student-run theater group Company Carolina.

Few candidates for Student Congress election

By Jessica Kennedy | Sep. 16, 2010

The annual Student Congress election traditionally draws low voter turnout and few candidates. But Student Congress members said that won’t be a matter of concern during Tuesday’s special election.

Asian Students Association seeks more diversity

By Melvin Backman | Aug. 26, 2010

Despite a slight drop in the percentage of Asian-American students at UNC, the Asian Students Association tripled in size within the past two years.

Ramadan encourages UNC community unity

By Melvin Backman | Aug. 23, 2010

The traditional themes of charity and community will be on particular display throughout this year’s Ramadan celebration.

Student Congress vote shortens election season, limits campaign funds

By Katie Little | Apr. 5, 2010

During Student Congress’ full- body meeting Monday night, members voted for a bill that will shorten the student election season from 28 days to 21 days. The bill, which was introduced by Student Body President Jasmin Jones, is designed to cut down on voter fatigue and reduce campaign costs.

Seder addresses Israeli-Palestinian con?icts

By Jenelle Peterson | Mar. 31, 2010

About 20 students came together to celebrate Passover seder at a table that stretched the width of the Campus Y Faculty Lounge Tuesday night. The ritual Jewish dinner was organized by a group of students that seeks to promote dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Student Congress distributes most of subsequent budget

By From staff and wire reports | Feb. 16, 2010

Student Congress voted to distribute all but $9.71 of its subsequent appropriations budget, the money it has to give out after the annual budget process that occurs in February for the following year, in its full body meeting on Monday night.It is unlikely that Congress will pass additional subsequent appropriations this year, said Jennings Carpenter, the student body treasurer.

Students choose Congress members

By Katie Little | Feb. 10, 2010

Forty-one new members of Student Congress were elected to serve in the 2010-11 legislative branch of student government on Tuesday night.Congress allocates money through an annual budget process and throughout the year during the subsequent appropriations process. Congress allocated about $364,000 during the 2009-10 annual budget.