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University bested by peers in national academy members

By Bethany Black | November 21

The University has been lagging behind its peer institutions during the past five years when it comes to national academy membership. Officials noted that fact during last week's Board of Trustee's meeting when they presented members with an annual report comparing UNC to its peers in a number of areas. The report, which used the number of faculty members elected to national academies as one such benchmark, reflected this trend.

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E. coli link steers some from deli

By Bethany Black | November 14

A recent E. coli outbreak might have infected only seven students and two community members, but its impact has affected the eating habits of countless more students. Several students said they are hesitant to return to McAlister's Deli, which is being investigated by the Orange County Health Department as a possible source of the outbreak. "I think it's very serious," said Mordechai DeLuca, a junior from Charlotte majoring in political science and history. "Everyone I've talked to on campus said they'll never go there again."

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Students, alums support decision

By Bethany Black | October 24

The day after news spread that football head coach John Bunting's time is up, Monday morning quarterbacks were out in full force. Many students and alumni who weighed in Monday supported the decision and said it shouldn't come as a surprise, while others questioned both the need for the move and its timing. "I just knew it was coming," said Emily Faircloth, a sophomore from Wake Forest majoring in health policy and administration. "He's a coach for the ACC, so he has to win games," she said. "If he doesn't, he's going to get fired."

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Now or never to drop classes

By Bethany Black | October 17

Students who are still unsure if they really want to be in that 9 a.m. section of "Introduction to Economics" have until 5 p.m. today to decide. This year's deadline is two weeks later than previous semesters, and University officials said numerous factors influenced the decision to move the drop deadline to eight weeks into the semester from six weeks. Bobbi Owen, senior associate dean for undergraduate education, said she hopes students now will be able to make better-informed decisions on whether to drop a course.

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Bank closed until spring

By Bethany Black | September 19

Alpine Bagel isn't the only place inside the Student Union with lines anymore. The temporary closing of the Wachovia in the Josephus A. Daniels Building, which also houses Student Stores, has displaced both the bank's ATM and its representatives. An ATM now serves students inside the Pit-level doors of the Student Union. Wachovia officials said the branch is slated to reopen in January in time for the beginning of the spring semester. Officials said the branch's Aug. 29th closure was a result of the construction plan for Student Stores.

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Pope donation ends Western studies rift

By Bethany Black | September 12

The John William Pope Foundation's announcement Thursday that it will donate $2.3 million to the University ended two years of controversy regarding faculty control of curriculum changes. The foundation will give $100,000 per year to UNC's football program from a $2 million endowment. An additional $100,000 a year for three years will fund fellowship opportunities for undergraduates studying Western cultures.

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Campus advising undergoes transition

By Bethany Black | August 29

Aylim Castro already has earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University, but she spent the last few weeks learning an entirely new curriculum. Castro, a new adviser for the General College who will work with first-year students, said the advisers' training prepared them well for meeting with freshmen facing new undergraduate course requirements. "It's been crazy, but everyone on the staff is extremely capable and is doing their best," she said.

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Fall Fest celebration considered a success

By Bethany Black | August 22

Nothing makes freshmen trade South Campus for South Road like the lure of free food. A mix of musical acts, raffles, games and, yes, free samples, drew waves of students to the annual Fall Fest celebration Sunday night. For both incoming and returning students, the festivities provided an opportunity to explore the array of organizations and activities available to the University community. More than 200 student organizations recruited members and distributed handouts from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m., said Jon Curtis, assistant director for student activities and organizations.

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Students spread organ awareness

By Bethany Black | April 27

Students who obsess about the birth dates on their drivers licenses were asked Tuesday to consider one of the card's less prominent features. Members of a campus organization called Life Takes Guts urged students to think about the small red hearts - found on North Carolina drivers licenses - that designate the carriers as organ donors. In honor of National Donate Life Month, the group signed up more than 260 student donors in the Pit.

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Faculty reject revised Pope Foundation plan

By Bethany Black | April 25

UNC faculty once again are criticizing the University for its connections to the John William Pope Foundation and are urging the administration to sever ties with the conservative policy think tank. A resolution to reject the foundation's funding for a Western culture curriculum was presented to the faculty Friday by Andrew Perrin, a professor of sociology. Faculty members have raised concerns that the involvement of the organization, which funds the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, could threaten the University's autonomy.