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N.C. Central stays true to its mission

By DANA BSEISO | February 14

DURHAM — As one of three UNC-system schools in the Triangle, N.C. Central University has some sizeable competition. Just a few miles from UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State University, it has had to prove itself in years past. Chancellor James Ammons said N.C. Central stands as No. 1 among historically black colleges and universities in the state and No. 3 in the country. In just the past few years, it has grown not only in enrollment but also in the development of its facilities, curriculum and the number of programs offered to students.

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System looks to fix teacher shortage

By DANA BSEISO | November 17

In 10 years, UNC-system officials say, North Carolina could be facing a shortage of 12,000 public school teachers every year. And because of this problem, leaders are pointing to the system's mission - to serve the residents of the state - and taking steps to find a remedy. Increasing the retention rate and the supply of teachers in public schools long has been one of the goals of system leaders, including President Molly Broad and the Board of Governors. Now, Broad has projected that with the system's help, the shortage could be remedied in the next 10 years.

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Over-the-counter morning-after pill proposed

By DANA BSEISO | October 25

The Food and Drug Administration is considering a proposal that would make emergency contraception available over the counter to people 16 and over. Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., whose first proposal on the subject was denied by the FDA, is trying again with another proposal. The FDA's decision is expected by next year. If the proposal goes through, Barr Pharmaceuticals' Plan B tablets will be available for purchase over the counter. The pill, also known as the morning-after pill, works by providing a higher dosage of hormones than regular hormonal contraception.

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Superintendent hopefuls debate teacher pay, sex ed

By DANA BSEISO | September 24

N.C. Teaching Fellows and a few interested residents filled the auditorium in Peabody Hall on Thursday night for a debate between the candidates for state superintendent of public instruction. Republican candidate Bill Fletcher and Democratic candidate June Atkinson answered questions from students in a debate-style meeting. "The audience will supply the questions, more like a town council meeting," said Christian Rhodes, president of the N.C. Teaching Fellows at UNC.

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