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UNC Campus Forgiving of Moeser Error

By Dave Szwedo | December 4

Chancellor James Moeser's acknowledgement of error in his compensation agreement with UNC-Chapel Hill Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Susan Ehringhaus has University faculty and staff members calling for his support. Several prominent UNC-system leaders, including President Molly Broad, criticized Moeser's actions Monday. Later that day, the chancellor admitted that his decision to pay Ehringhaus almost $320,000 for eight months of work in Washington, D.C.

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'Mile' Long Lines Prompt Preview Change

By Dave Szwedo | November 18

In response to commotion caused outside of the Student Union auditorium at the Nov. 7 screening of "8 Mile," the Carolina Union Activities Board has revised its sneak preview admission policy. Beginning with the screening of "Friday After Next" on Thursday, students must obtain wristbands before gaining entry to the auditorium for sneak preview events. "Because of what happened (Nov. 7), we've decided to open the auditorium doors earlier and hand out wristbands," said Charles Phaneuf, CUAB president.

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Pedestrian Accidents Declining

By Dave Szwedo | November 15

Despite several recent accidents, the Department of Public Safety's ongoing pedestrian safety campaign seems to be paying off. DPS Deputy Director Jeff McCracken said the number of reported on-campus accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles has declined compared to last year. During the 2001 calendar year, 11 on-campus pedestrian accidents were reported to University police. So far this year, three have been reported. But pedestrian safety has risen to the forefront of University attention because of the frequency of recent accidents.

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Asia Hits UNC With Dance, Food, Music

By Dave Szwedo | November 11

"Put your hands in the air if you love being Asian!" Hundreds of raised arms and cheers of approval filled the Great Hall in UNC-Chapel Hill's Student Union on Saturday night at the request of hip-hop emcee Snacky Chan. Snacky Chan was a guest performer at Journey Into Asia, an event intended to entertain and inform the community about Asian culture. People with a variety of ethnic backgrounds packed the hall for an evening sponsored by the Asian Students Association that featured a culturally diverse dinner and a series of colorful and elaborate performances.

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SURGE Conference Focuses on Local, Global Justice Issues

By Dave Szwedo | November 4

Students United for a Responsible Global Environment held its fourth annual conference at UNC-Chapel Hill this weekend, drawing more than 200 people interested in exploring the connections between different political, social, economic and environmental justice issues. The conference, spread out over three days and co-sponsored by more than 30 organizations, included a peace rally on McCorkle Place, discussion sessions and workshops designed to explore world concerns. "The goal of the conference is to bring people together to concentrate in an intense way about many issues," said SURGE

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Local Officials: Greek Fire Safety Has Improved

By Dave Szwedo | October 29

Jim Gray, chairman of the Interfraternity Council Fraternity Alumni Advisers, said the group was formed last winter when it was clear the UNC Board of Trustees was anxious for improvement. "We're a group of alumni interested in shaping a better image for UNC's fraternities," said Robert Poitras, chairman of the group's Fire Safety Committee. Before this year's first round of inspections, the group arranged mock house inspections. It also required fire marshals and fraternity presidents to participate in a fire safety training program, Anhorn said.

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Lack of Knowledge Hurt Leaders' Efforts

By Dave Szwedo | October 23

Several student leaders say that they could have done more to fight the temporary duplex housing ban passed by the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday night but also that they did their best. Their success was impeded by a general lack of knowledge on town issues and a lack of background information passed down from past student leaders, they say. Less than 15 UNC students attended Monday's Town Council meeting. Prior to that meeting, students showed little opposition to the town's proposed development ordinance, which has been in deliberation for the past month.

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New Motion Filed in Quran Legal Dispute

By Dave Szwedo | October 14

Plaintiffs in the case challenging UNC's summer reading selection have filed a new motion to amend their complaint, extending both the life of their lawsuit and the controversy surrounding it. The motion, filed in a federal district court in Greensboro on Oct. 4, claims the University knowingly misrepresented the mandatory nature of the summer reading assignment.

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New Institute to Be Dedicated Saturday

By Dave Szwedo | October 11

Saturday will mark the dedication of the new $5.7 million Institute for the Arts and Humanities, a 15,400-square-foot facility designed to promote thought, collaboration and conversation among the University's top faculty members. Hyde Hall, named for longtime institute supporters and UNC alumni Pitt and Barbara Hyde, is located on McCorkle Place and will replace the 1,100-square-foot West House as the home for the institute's fellows programs.

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Athlete Graduation Rates Increase Slightly

By Dave Szwedo | September 30

Following a national trend, the graduation rate for UNC's student-athletes has increased slightly from last year's figures. The National Collegiate Athletic Association lists the University's student-athlete graduation rate at 69 percent, up from 67.6 percent for 2000-01. Nationally, the student-athlete graduation rate for Div. I participants reached an all-time high this year, with 60 percent of the country's athletes graduating, according to the NCAA.