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Chelsea Richardson, a freshman in professional golf management, tries to figure out how the payment system works in the game “Life” at Fountain Dining Hall. Richardson was with a group of friends, who participated in the event sponsored by Campus Police. The stress buster also included live Karaoke open to anyone. “I might sing, I’m not sure yet,” said Richardson.

[Photo] University offers stress busting activities

Nov 29, 2010
Chelsea Richardson, a freshman in professional golf management, tries to figure out how the payment system works in the game “Life” at Fountain Dining Hall. Richardson was with a group of friends, who participated in the event sponsored by Campus Police. The stress buster also included live Karaoke open to anyone. “I might sing, I’m not sure yet,” said Richardson.

First Year College student Katie Hug visited the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 16 in Talley Ballroom. “I either want to visit a Spanish-speaking country or a third world country but art and design would be neat to study. I like that First Year College leaves room to explore,” Hug said.

[Photo] Symposium promotes study abroad programs

Nov 17, 2010
Citizens hold signs on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Rally to Restore Sanity. Many people brought signs addressing their own agenda's to the rally.

[Photo] Students join in national rally

Oct 31, 2010
Some students believe Holladay Hall was built on a graveyard. Others have stories of strange noises and incidences. With the door ajar, Holladay Hall invites you to make your own conclusion.

[Photo] Haunting tales of Holladay Hall

Oct 24, 2010
Eddie Hoffman, a first year MBA student, paints the underside of a handrail at Pullen Park Friday. Hoffman was working with other volunteer MBA students and candidates in painting the iron railings in Pullen Park, which were in need of repair. "The idea was brought up by MBASA, and I just hopped on board.

[Photo] MBA students give back at Pullen Park

Oct 24, 2010
Floriculture Technician Ingram McCall measures the leaves of pink poinsettias that were grown to promote breast cancer awareness Thursday. McCall worked with fellow colleague and professor John Dole on the project, which resulted in the genetically-hybrid pink poinsettia.

[Photo] Poinsettias to spur breast cancer awareness

Oct 24, 2010
Outside of Turlington hall, a bike with a stolen wheel is abandoned. bike theft is one of the most common crimes on campus and students are encouraged to keep locks on easily stolen parts such as wheels and seats.

[Photo] Bike thefts increase on campus

Oct 13, 2010
Charles Zachary Poll was charged Oct. 5 with assault inflicting serious injury in relation to the Sept. 30 incident.

[Photo] Hillsborough Street victim upgraded to fair condition

Oct 13, 2010
Abdullah Antepli, an imam or religious leader at Duke University, speaks to students during a lecture on Oct. 4.

[Photo] Muslim Chaplain invites students to combat "Islamaphobia"

Oct 4, 2010
Student Senate President Stephen Kouba, a senior in political science, speaks at the Senate Body Meeting Oct. 4.

[Photo] Student Senate votes on 2011-2012 Fee Referendum Bill

Oct 4, 2010
Parks Harrington, a freshman in turfgrass management, shovels mulch with his dad, Randy Harrington, from Taylorsville, N.C. "I think it's a good experience," Parks said. "It's a good way to spend time with family, instead of going home to see them."

[Photo] Families beautify campus for Parents and Families Weekend

Oct 3, 2010
As a frequently traversed area, the 1911 stairs are often used as students pass through the Court of North Carolina to halls such as Winston, Tompkins and Poe.

[Photo] New stairway marks end of court renovations

Sep 13, 2010
Connor Hovis, a freshman in First Year College, plays a racing game on an iPad in the University Bookstore. "I've never played on an iPad before but now I kinda want one so I can play games and check my e-mail," Hovis said.

[Photo] University: iPads won't replace textbooks

Sep 13, 2010
Spencer Shell, a junior in political science, is put in an ambulance following his collapse on Dan Allen Drive Sept. 2. Shell went into cardiac arrest while jogging due to an Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Shell is now in stable condition at Rex Hospital.

[Photo] Collapsed jogger in stable condition

Sep 12, 2010
BugFest 2009, an annual tradition, took place at the Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday.

[Photo] University to participate in local BugFest

Sep 8, 2010
This year's Shack-a-Thon event will have student-built shacks dispersed around the bubble.

[Photo] Shack-a-Thon to remain on Brickyard

Sep 8, 2010
Sean Maroni, a freshman in engineering, helps the campus-wide Go Green movement by composting his food and paper waste at Fountain Dining Hall on Thursday.

[Photo] University begins compost campaign

Sep 8, 2010
Lifehouse members Jason Wade, lead singer, and Ben Carey, guitarist, perform on Lee Field during Friday Fest.

[Photo] Friday Fest draws 6,000 attendees

Aug 21, 2010
Keonta Wallace, a senior in mathematics, holds his daughter, Aisjan Wallace, on his shoulders and cheers for the performers at Back 2 School Jam.

[Photo] Back-to-School Jam packs Talley

Aug 19, 2010
Justin Platis, a junior in industrial engineering, grimaces after winning an eating contest in Target during the Late Night Run Aug. 15. The 10 buffalo wings for each contestant, supplied by Wing Zone, were flavored with Nuclear sauce, the hottest option offered. "They were super, nuclear-hot, un-Godly, treacherous wings," Platis said. "I want to thank God, my mom, my girlfriend...and Russell Wilson."

 

[Photo] Wolfpack Welcome Week to spur 'sense of connection'

Aug 17, 2010
Katie Liguori, a freshman in First Year College, dances back-to-back with a fellow freshman at Convocation in the RBC Center Monday, Aug. 16.

[Photo] 'Half the Sky' co-author speaks to freshmen

Aug 17, 2010
Sana Khan, a sophomore in biological sciences, and Kimberly Rucker, a freshman in zoology, board a Wolfline bus at the Carmichael Gym bus stop on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

[Photo] Five buses added to Wolfline fleet

Aug 16, 2010
Chancellor Randy Woodson

[Photo] 100 Days of Woodson

Jul 27, 2010
Students wishing to change their housing assignments, due to the policy change, have until July 26 to contact the Housing Assignments office.

[Photo] BOT rescinds 24-hour visitation prohibition

Jul 21, 2010
Former foootball player Dennis Byrd, a 1960s star, is in critical condition at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Byrd will be inducted Dec. 7 into the College Football Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Former football star in critical condition

Jul 20, 2010
Russell Wilson, a redshirt freshman quarterback, scrambles to get the ball away from UNC's defensive tackle Marvin Austin during the game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Saturday , Nov. 22, 2008. The NCAA is investigating Austin for policy violations.

[Photo] Athletics: Monitoring social media 'all we can do'

Jul 20, 2010
Matt Gromlich, senior in plant biology, talks with Alexa Sawyer, sophomore and Campus Recreation employee, at the WolfWheels launch ceremony on the Brickyard Monday March 29, 2010. Sawyer works at the Outdoor Recreation desk which will distribute the bikes. “The lock, lights, and helmet make them a great deal for students,” Sawyer said.

[Photo] WolfWheels rolls forward

Mar 29, 2010
Matt Gromlich, senior in plant biology, talks with Alexa Sawyer, sophomore and Campus Recreation employee, at the WolfWheels launch ceremony on the Brickyard Monday March 29, 2010. Sawyer works at the Outdoor Recreation desk which will distribute the bikes. “The lock, lights, and helmet make them a great deal for students,” Sawyer said.

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