Janell Smith
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UNC sophomores launch free electric car transport
From walking to Franklin Street to trying to catch a P2P, late nights on campus are often a hassle for students. But the latest business venture of two UNC sophomores is helping to alleviate this problem — and it’s causing quite a buzz.
Recruitment up at 2013 FallFest
Approximately 25,000 students strolled up and down South Road to take part in the University’s biggest welcome-back event, enjoying free food and clear skies.
UNC pharmacy student wins $10,000 on 'The Price is Right'
When UNC pharmacy student Katie Traylor’s name was called on “The Price is Right” to be a contestant, she couldn’t even hear it over all the screaming.
Learning Center to test graduate coaching program
After more than a decade of having only two certified learning coaches, the Learning Center finally has the funding to add a graduate student coach as part of a new pilot program.
Carolina Parents Council awards $100,000 to 14 student proposals
In its annual allocation of grant money, the Carolina Parents Council recently awarded $8,000 more than last year — despite receiving fewer grant requests.
Renovations will bring lockers to the Student Union
The Student Union is no stranger to renovations. The Union, which completed renovations at the start of last semester, will undergo further renovations this spring — this time, for lockers.
Bhardwaj to strive for efficiency in presidency
Winning is inevitable for Kiran Bhardwaj. She is running unopposed for Graduate and Professional Student Federation president, but she said an efficient presidency might be her most intimidating opponent.
Duke University professor stresses water as a right
As the University approaches the halfway point of its two-year water theme, a Duke University professor stressed the importance of water as a right — not a luxury.
Volunteers pair with pediatric patients at N.C. Children's Hospital
When Rebecca Floyd learned in 2009 that her 3-year-old son Franklin’s cancer had returned, she expected to meet new doctors — but not a new friend.
Pi Lambda Phi faces probation after alcohol violations
Although UNC’s chapter of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity is working to satisfy sanctions from a November alcohol incident, the punishments are not expected to affect the fraternity’s spring recruitment process, which starts today.
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Can you tell the difference between legal and illegal music? No? Neither could the owner of the Daily Grind — that is, until she began receiving information about the music being played in her espresso café. Jane Brown, the owner of the Daily Grind, said the café had been playing music from Pandora Internet Radio without realizing that playing it was illegal.
