Officials from UNC and the town of Chapel Hill say they are looking forward to a new era of town-gown relations, ushered in by the Town Council's nearly unanimous approval of UNC's Development Plan on Wednesday. The Development Plan proposes 41 new buildings during the course of eight years -- the first installment of UNC's Master Plan.
Read More »If the Ringling Brothers joined the cast of Hee Haw, they might look a little like Rhythm in Shoes. The performance company -- an eclectic, 10-member cast whose ages range from mid-teens to middle age -- mixes tap, clogging and step dancing with juggling, comedy skits and old-time music provided by a live string band. "It's almost like a circus," said Sharon Leahy, the group's director. Leahy and her troupe have spent a weeklong dance residency at UNC.
Read More »Julius Chambers, former chancellor of North Carolina Central University and famous civil rights lawyer, has been tapped to lead a new civil rights center at the UNC School of Law. The Civil Rights Center of the University of North Carolina, which will begin operating in the spring, will work to raise awareness and knowledge of civil rights issues, said Gene Nichol, the dean of the law school. "The principle goal is to further the study and understanding of civil rights and liberties issues," Nichol said. Jack Boger, UNC law professor and deputy director of the center, said Chambers
Read More »Gov. Mike Easley granted clemency to a death row inmate this week for the first time since taking office, raising questions of whether other death row inmates could have their sentences commuted. Robert Bacon was scheduled to be executed Oct.
Read More »TO THE EDITOR: Once again I am disappointed by your coverage of another teach-in, "Understanding Terror: What is War? What is Peace?" ("Teach-In Addresses War, Peace," Oct. 2). Nowhere in the article does the reporter say that over 350 people were in attendance. My drawings do not "depict devastation and destruction as a result of the U.S. bombing" but are almost abstract in form, based on aerial, surveillance and military photographs and maps. They are a history lesson on U.S. foreign policy.
Read More »Elesha Barnette found her niche at UNC the way most students do -- she saw a flier as a freshmen and took a gamble. Two years later, the gamble has paid off. The junior communication studies major from Charlotte is entering her second year as producer of "General College," a soap opera airing on Student Television at 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Barnette, 20, spent her freshman year working on "Darkness Falls," another STV program, before wanting a project of her own.
Read More »This summer my roommate Erica and I traveled to Thailand. We didn't have a "real reason" to go like some who build houses for flood-ravaged villagers or proselytize devout Buddhists or who have full-ride summer "educational vacations." We went to, well, just go. Immediately, people think that two American girls in Thailand automatically spells trouble -- we are either going to be imprisoned for drug smuggling or enslaved in the sex trade. That's only true in the movies -- so why is that the first thing that comes to mind when there's an American in Thailand?
Read More »Political pundits are offering differing views on what effect two years in the Clinton White House will have on UNC graduate Erskine Bowles' chances of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate.Bowles, former White House chief of staff, announced Wednesday that he will seek the seat of Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C.
Read More »Some state legislators have said three provisions of the state budget that shift responsibilities from the UNC-system Board of Governors to campus boards of trustees were needed to achieve more effective governance. One provision repeals part of a BOG tuition-setting policy adopted three years ago, giving individual campuses more power to gain approval for campus-initiated tuition increases. A second provision gives individual campuses the authority to hire all top-ranking administrators except the chancellor without the previously required BOG approval. The third measure gives the
Read More »TO THE EDITOR: I am writing in response to the board editorial on Monday titled "Crying Foul: The student attorney general shouldn't waste his -- or our -- time chasing goalpost vandals." I do believe that school spirit is important, especially for our students here at UNC, but to not only condone but encourage students to celebrate inappropriately is a disgrace. You hypocritically stated that "After any big win during basketball seasons, students are allowed -- no, expected -- to express their joy through Franklin Street bonfires and toilet paper in the trees ...
Read More »The 2001-02 men's basketball season gets under way for North Carolina next weekend, with the second annual "Midnight With the Heels" set for Oct. 12 at Carmichael Auditorium. Members of the UNC squad will be introduced to the crowd and play an intrasquad scrimmage in front of North Carolina students and Tar Heel fans. Seating is limited, so spectators should arrive early. Admission is free, and all seating will be general admission. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Read More »UNC police are investigating a string of thefts at Lenoir Dining Hall, the most recent of which was discovered Tuesday morning. Police reports state that Carolina Dining Services employees opening the dining hall at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday realized that $166.81 had been stolen from a safe at the top of Lenoir. In another incident, a CDS employee discovered at 4:34 p.m.
Read More »Game and time: East Carolina at North Carolina. Kickoff is at 3:35 p.m. Records: East Carolina is 2-2, 1-0 in Conference USA. North Carolina is 2-3, 2-1 in the ACC. Series: North Carolina leads 6-1-1 Personnel: East Carolina -- None reported.
Read More »2 Stoopid 4 Wurds Fourteen N.C. State students attempted to deface the message boards in the Pit. Their plan was thwarted when they realized none of them could spell "suck." Sick Puppies Students haven't been too concerned about reduced hours at Student Health Services, but they're still pressing for the addition of a Hangover Clinic. Line 'Em Up
Read More »Today, former UNC running back Kelvin Bryant, who scored six touchdowns the last time ECU and UNC played, will try to run all over the DTH know-it-alls. With the Pirates of East Carolina on the horizon, the land lovers at the DTH have their eye patches on and their bottles of rum in hand (yo-ho-ho!) as they plunder this week's slate. Leading the fleet is Owen "Hook" Hassell, whose picks have been pirate's gold thus far. In hot pursuit with cannons booming are Kelly "Wench" Lusk, Brad "Shiver Me" Broders and Ian "Scurvy" Gordon, who's actually feeling quite well.
Read More »About 80 community members expressed their visions for the development of local schools when they gathered for a work session Wednesday night at East Chapel Hill High School. The meeting featured a brainstorming session by the Strategic Task Force for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools on its goal of developing a six-year blueprint for school development. The task force outlined goals such as creating state-of-the-art facilities, preventing overcrowding in schools and enhancing the overall educational experience. Assisted by Neil Shipman, a retired superintendent who relocated to Ch
Read More »For the third straight year Chapel Hill and East Chapel Hill High Schools were named statewide schools of distinction, an honor school officials say stems from skilled teachers and community involvement. The results from the ABC standardized tests were released Wednesday, in which all 13 elementary, middle and high schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system were honored. "I think the scores were increased because of quality instruction and support from all different parts of the Chapel Hill community," said Mary Ann Hardebeck, the CHHS principal.
Read More »When UNC students line up two hours before sunrise outside the Smith Center, usually their goal is to score basketball tickets. But Wednesday morning, students began to gather as early as 5 a.m.
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