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Cheney remains potent, powerful

By SHERRI ENGEL | October 29

Supporting from behind rather than standing out in front is one skill President Bush's running mate is said to practice with great finesse. "I worked with (Vice President Dick Cheney) when he was chief of staff and secretary of defense and know the extreme capability he has in providing high quality advice," said Roger Porter, a professor of business and government at Harvard University. Cheney's solid influence has been visible during the past four years in the Bush White House. He has built a reputation of being one of the most active vice presidents in recent history.

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College students aren't high-risk

By SHERRI ENGEL | October 21

The reactance theory states that when there is a loss of opportunity, people will do anything to preserve their shot at it. This theory makes sense in light of the nation's recent flu vaccination shortage: People are scrambling to procure this preventative measure - and it's not even flu season yet. "We have had more inquiries on the phone of students asking for flu shots," said Carol Kozel, nursing director of UNC Student Health Services. "But there have been no cases of flu that I know of."

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GOP accuses opponents of blocking spots

By SHERRI ENGEL | October 21

State Republicans have publicly accused the N.C. State Board of Elections of catering to party politics and preventing ads against the Democratic incumbent governor from reaching the airwaves. Members of Patrick Ballantine's campaign and the N.C. Republican Party say a partisan BOE is the reason the gubernatorial candidate's campaign has not been allowed to air ads against Gov. Mike Easley.

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Teaching assistants nationwide want better pay, benefits

By SHERRI ENGEL | October 13

Teaching assistants at many universities are demanding equitable pay and benefits, saying their low-paying jobs consist of teaching more than assisting. The American Federation of Teachers released a set of standards last week for the employment of graduate research and teaching assistants at Ohio State University as an example for the rest of the nation to follow. "What we do is put these standards out there," said Jamie Horwitz, spokesman for the federation. "When issues about graduate students come up, these can be used as blueprints to get better contracts and laws."

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Schools fight to reduce number of overweight kids

By SHERRI ENGEL | September 30

The fight against fat is a losing battle for North Carolina's youth, but a new federal grant is trying to help them develop more healthy habits. The statewide Physical Education Grant was announced this week and will go into effect Friday. "This grant will help all schools focus on a comprehensive approach to physical education," said Debbie Price, deputy undersecretary for the U.S. Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools.

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Price bashes Bush, praises students

By SHERRI ENGEL | September 28

About 75 rain-soaked students came to hear Rep. David Price, D-N.C., speak Monday night in Manning Hall about how to turn the country around politically. The UNC Young Democrats hosted Price, a man who has a strong history with Orange County voters, who was a Morehead Scholar and is now a professor at Duke University. Price spoke on the big issues facing the country today and how students need to work to get their peers to vote. He reiterated throughout his speech that the candidates' stances this election season are more stark than ever.

SHERRI ENGEL

Cheney remains potent, powerful

College students aren't high-risk

GOP accuses opponents of blocking spots

Teaching assistants nationwide want better pay, benefits

Schools fight to reduce number of overweight kids

Price bashes Bush, praises students

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