Articles by David Riedell

Crisp holds open house

Winston Crisp said he believes budget concerns and health issues are the two most important areas he will address as the new vice chancellor connecting students and administrators.

Crisp used an open house Monday to introduce himself to students and answer their questions.

He said one of his biggest concerns is substance abuse.

Larry Flynt to visit UNC law school

The most powerful man in porn is coming to the UNC campus.

Larry Flynt, pornography publisher and free speech activist, will visit UNC on Feb. 18 to deliver a speech at the School of Law’s symposium titled “Sexually Explicit Speech and the First Amendment.”

New purpose for fee changes

Fees considered this week

Fee name: Athletic fee
Fee amount: $265
Suggested increase: $6

Fee name: Carolina Union operating fee
Fee amount: $124
Suggested increase: $7.80

Fee name: Student Rec Center & Union debt fee
Fee amount: $64
Suggested increase: $16.75

Fee name: Student dining debt fee
Fee amount: $74
Suggested increase: $18.25

Fee name: Ram’s Head Rec Center debt fee
Fee amount: $42.50
Suggested decrease: $7.50

Fee changes being considered this week might let the University begin a series of expansions and renovations not tied to the fees’ original justifications.

The changes will affect debt service fees, a group of expenses designed to help pay for major construction projects.

Students currently pay $180.50 to help manage UNC’s debt.

Some problems with UNC’s listserv system can’t be fixed — like the widespread confusion among those who can’t tell the difference between “reply” and “reply all.”

But Information Technology Services is now streamlining the listserv system to fix problems with overloaded servers and slow message delivery.

UNC is reorganizing its Citizen Soldier Support Program under a new director after the program came under criticism for misusing millions of dollars of federal money.

UNC to bridge foot traffic?

Student Body President Jasmin Jones’ administration is at odds with the Board of Trustees over a plan to construct a pedestrian bridge across South Road.

Her administration has cited concerns over the bridge’s cost, practicality, appearance and effect on pedestrian safety. She has tasked a student government committee to gather student opinion and explore the idea more.

New ﬂu drug to be used at UNC

Patients with severe influenza might soon have a new option for medical treatment.

UNC Hospitals is the only hospital in the state that will administer a drug called Peramivir to a small number of patients hospitalized for influenza as part of a national study on the effectiveness of the drug.

The drug treats several strains of the flu, including the H1N1 virus.

Chancellor to take questions

Students curious about the state of University affairs have a chance to ask questions this afternoon at an open house with Chancellor Holden Thorp.

“We try to do this so the chancellor and the student body get to interact on a much more personal basis,” said Student Body Vice President David Bevevino.

Organized by the Chancellor’s Office and the Division of Student Affairs, the open house will focus on two main topics: budget and tuition and the University’s relationship with the Greek system.

Parlor comes under heat

Everyone likes a happy ending.

But this idyllic saying takes on an entirely new meaning when applied to a local massage parlor.

In fact, it might be a sad story for many young women.

Donna Bickford, director of the Carolina Women’s Center, gave a lecture Wednesday about sex trafficking, particularly as it relates to a longtime Chapel Hill location.

Officially called Tom Cat’s 2, although formerly known as All Girl Staff and University Massage, the business at 403 W. Franklin St. has had a mysterious history.

Parlor comes under heat

Everyone likes a happy ending.

But this idyllic saying takes on an entirely new meaning when applied to a local massage parlor.

In fact, it might be a sad story for many young women.

Donna Bickford, director of the Carolina Women’s Center, gave a lecture Wednesday about sex trafficking, particularly as it relates to a longtime Chapel Hill location.

Officially called Tom Cat’s 2, although formerly known as All Girl Staff and University Massage, the business at 403 W. Franklin St. has had a mysterious history.

Articles by David Riedell

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