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Study abroad program participation decreases

Some UNC-system schools have seen a decline in participation for study abroad programs as a result of financial strains, and they are rethinking their joint ventures with international universities. The number of UNC-Chapel Hill students studying abroad dropped 10 percent from last year, said Bob Miles, associate dean for Study Abroad and International Exchanges. He said the reason for the decline is from economic pressures on students and their families.

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Current African aid method fails the needy, author says

Dambisa Moyo tells it like it is when it comes to Africa. Avoiding glossing over the problems, she expresses the harsh reality that persists throughout the continent.“We need to take a good hard look on what is happening across Africa. Aid has absolutely failed,” Moyo said in a call to arms to change the approach of the direction of aid given to Africa.

Will McInerney performs at an event in Greensboro called “Freedom Slam.” Photo courtesy of Will McInerney
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Sacri?cial Poets share passion

Will McInerney, a junior peace, war and defense major, is usually a quiet person, with a look that suggests he is always pondering.But when he goes under the bright spotlight on the stage of an open microphone poetry reading, he sends the crowd at Mansion 462 on Franklin Street on an emotional roller coaster ride.

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