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Change Expected To Joint Program

Officials say that the Robertson Scholars Program was a success after its first year and that there will be only small changes made to it for its second year. The program is a joint merit-based scholarship program that seeks to increase collaboration between UNC and Duke University. Students cannot apply to the program directly -- the admissions offices on both campuses choose applications from the overall applicant pool. Thirty finalists are selected for the four-year undergraduate scholarship program in March and come from different U.S. states and foreign countries.

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Referencing the Future

Ridley Kessler stumbled into library science in 1970 after graduating with a double major in history and English and going on to teach eighth grade. The son of a librarian, Kessler took a summer course in library science and eventually began working nights in reference, where he was later assigned to the documents area. Today, Kessler serves as assistant head of reference at UNC libraries and is responsible for federal, state and international governmental information.

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A Home Away From Home

Students who stay in Chapel Hill or surrounding areas for the summer are faced with a myriad of housing opportunities. While some continue to live on campus or in their apartments, many students choose to sublet elsewhere for a few months. Students who sign yearlong leases at the beginning of the year often leave their apartments for the summer, becoming a perfect match for those looking to sublet during that time. Unfortunately, subletting is not always a foolproof plan. Sara Davis lives off Ashley Forest Road with five other people.

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