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House changes accepted

By KELLI BORBET | September 20

Two fraternities on campus found new homes this semester - just in time for the start of rush. Pi Lambda Phi and Kappa Alpha switched houses in August after Kappa Alpha was forced to move out of its place late last semester and Pi Lambda Phi bought its former establishment. Kappa Alpha President Chad Habeeb said the group's alumni arranged during the summer for the fraternity to move into the old Pi Lambda Phi house on 211 Henderson St., which is owned and rented out by Phi Mu sorority. He said Kappa Alpha will stay there only temporarily.

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Parking to remain tight at UNC

By KELLI BORBET | April 19

The lack of available on-campus parking continues to be a top concern as students begin preregistration to secure spaces for next year. In the upcoming academic year, 2,699 parking spaces will be available for both graduate and undergraduate students. The total student population is almost 27,000. “Students are really overlooked in terms of parking on campus,” said junior Tiffany Bond.

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Coalition can do more

By KELLI BORBET | April 12

Several student leaders, both the old guard and new blood, highlighted the importance of reaching beyond campus boundaries at last week’s student government inauguration. Yet some of those same leaders are questioning recent student efforts to form relationships with members of the state legislature.

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UNC gets change of taste

By KELLI BORBET | March 22

Months of anticipation ended Monday when the Rams Head Center officially opened its doors for business. Grand opening festivities will continue through Wednesday to highlight different aspects of the multi-use center, which originally was slated for completion last January. “Everyone is ecstatic about the new center,” said Ira Simon, director of food and vending services, noting that the dining facility, upon opening, exceeded his expectations.

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Campus tries to attract diversity

By KELLI BORBET | November 18

Native Americans make up the smallest portion of the University population, representing only 0.8 percent of the entire student body. To help increase the small percentage, students and faculty at the UNC Graduate School are hosting events such as the Native American graduate student recruitment weekend in attempts to attract diversity. Officials have held several other events this year catering to the group as part of their diversity initiative.

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Experts debate U.S. health care

By KELLI BORBET | November 18

Two health care analysts debated for more than an hour Wednesday night, dissecting problems within the national health care system and possible solutions. Both Craig Savage, a health policy speaker for consulting firm LarsonAllen, and Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies for the CATO Institute, noted that elements within the health care system - such as regulating spending - need to be addressed to provide health care for more U.S. citizens.

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Women speak of coal mining damage

By KELLI BORBET | November 16

Two women from West Virginia strongly voiced their concerns about coal mining by mountaintop removal during a presentation Monday night. The event, part of Environmental Awareness Week, showed vivid pictures of "Appalachian Treasures" - homes and communities that have been destroyed by mountaintop-removal coal mining in West Virginia. Maria Gunnoe and Patty Sebok, both wearing T-shirts with the phrase "Stop Destroying our Mountains," spoke to students in an attempt to spark awareness about the issue.

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Brennan chosen as first professor in Duke-UNC joint program

By KELLI BORBET | October 30

Geoffrey Brennan has high hopes for a new initiative that will further relations between rival universities. The professor at the Australian National University in Canberra was recently selected as the first recipient of the Nannerl O. Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professorship, which was created to promote collaboration between UNC and Duke University. He will oversee the creation of an intense study in philosophy, politics and economics for students at both universities.

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Congress frustrated by tough issues

By KELLI BORBET | October 28

After spending several hours disputing controversial resolutions Tuesday night, members of Student Congress have expressed discontent with what they called the group's inefficient meetings. During Tuesday's meeting, representatives spent more than an hour debating a resolution to condemn the selection process for speakers at a nonpartisan elections forum.

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Officials fill in for secretary

By KELLI BORBET | September 23

Student government officials are pulling together to fulfill the student body secretary's responsibilities after Bernard Holloway resigned from the position Sunday night. One of Holloway's main responsibilities was to compile information for the October Report, which summarizes the administration's work during its first six months in office. The executive branch is scheduled to complete the progress report by Oct. 14.