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Why Chapel Hill should NOT get back on track

Posted by The Commentators | Sep 23, 2015 | The Commentators

By Matt Bailey As local election season heats up in Chapel Hill, you’re bound to hear some candidates talk about how things used to be wonderful back in the old days, but that we’ve gotten off track in recent years. So, what...

His most hopeful book, says Ron Rash

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 23, 2015 | D.G. Martin

Ron Rash, Western Carolina professor and author of five previous novels including “Serena,” captures his beloved North Carolina mountains at their best. And their worst. In his new book, “Above the Waterfall,” his main...

Cold Fusion Part II: History 1869 to 2015

Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 20, 2015 | Common Science, Featured

Last week in Part I of this three column series, I discussed the science of cold fusion. I had been considering writing about cold fusion for some time. Then last month the U.S. patent office issued a patent for a fluid heater...

It’s Just Brain Trauma

Posted by The Commentators | Sep 17, 2015 | The Commentators

By Lew Margolis A student accompanied me to a recent football game at Kenan stadium to encourage conversations about concussions and football. Holding signs asking, “how much brain damage from football is o.k.?” we invited...

Not over until it’s over

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 15, 2015 | D.G. Martin

Are the legislators really going home soon? Finally! Over the weekend at the UNC-Chapel Hill vs. N.C. A&T football game, House Speaker Tim Moore was all smiles as he confirmed news reports that legislative leaders had struck...

Cold Fusion Part I: The Science

Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 13, 2015 | Common Science, Featured

Last month Italian inventor Andrea Rossi was granted a U.S. patent for a fluid heater. At first glance, that’s not a particularly gripping opening sentence for a lively or interesting science column. But there is more to the...

Trends In Transition: Transitioning Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Sep 9, 2015 | The Fashion Plate

Soon summer will fade into fall. But anyone who has spent more than one week in the South knows that the transition from summer to fall weather is a process. You can expect to be teased with a few days of cool weather followed...

Changes

Posted by The Commentators | Sep 9, 2015 | The Commentators

By Julie McClintock We go about our lives not noticing when big changes are afoot. Most people are busy with a demanding job or just getting their kids ready for school. Now changes are too big not to notice. Near Whole Foods...

A baptism stirs memories, 135 years afterwards

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 8, 2015 | D.G. Martin

When would a baptism in a small church in Wilmington be so important that it gets reported in the newspapers? It happened in 1880 at Fifth Street Methodist Church and again at the same church 135 years later on August 30, 2015....

Oxygen Free Atmosphere versus Holding Your Breath

Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 6, 2015 | Common Science, Featured

Twice a year I head to my home town of State College, Pennsylvania to give a presentation to freshmen Chemical Engineering students at Penn State University entitled, “What a Chemical Engineer Actually Does.” It’s a fun trip for...

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