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Look Out For Pedestrians in Chapel Hill

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 4, 2015 | The Commentators

I recently returned from a 10 month stay in Britain and Europe, and for much of that time, walked to wherever I needed to go, visit, or explore. Not only was it an excellent way to get to know the areas, but back home in...

The Heart of the Matter

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 3, 2015 | The Commentators

Racism and classism are two words that raise eyebrows all across America. We would like to believe that neither one of these words is applicable to us or our thinking but if you clutch your pocketbook a little tighter when an...

Goodbye My Best Man: A Eulogy for Dr. Vasa Mihailovich

Posted by Staff | Dec 1, 2015 | Columns, Featured

(Editors note by Jim Heavner) In our extraordinary town of achievers, leaders and teachers, we have the benefit, too, of the enjoyment of those who teach while they entertain as great story tellers. Dr. Vasa Mihailovich was...

Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Chapel Hill in the Bush 41 Biography

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 1, 2015 | D.G. Martin

“Were you surprised that so much of the public attention to your book has been focused on President George H.W. Bush’s unflattering comments about the roles of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Cheney...

How UNC Can Make The College Football Playoff

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 29, 2015 | Aaron Keck

UNC can make the College Football Playoff if just three games go the right way.

Marcus Ginyard: Reflections From Paris

Posted by Marcus Ginyard | Nov 25, 2015 | Columns, Featured

Marcus Ginyard played for the Tar Heels from 2006-2010. He now plays professionally in France and will post a regular travelogue column on Chapelboro. Read his previous entries here. NANTES, France – In the wake of the recent...

Our holiday longing for home

Posted by D.G. Martin | Nov 24, 2015 | D.G. Martin

“There is something about the holidays,” says Chapel Hill minister Bob Dunham, “that stirs memories and longing for home. “Even if they are better in memory than they were in reality.” He explained that student homesickness is...

Wood Pellets, Bane or Boon for NC?: Part II

Posted by Jeff Danner | Nov 22, 2015 | Common Science

Last week in Part I of this series, I discussed the science of wood pellets and the drivers behind the dramatic increase in their production in the southeast United States. The majority of these wood pellets are being shipped to...

Thanksgiving and Happiness

Posted by D.G. Martin | Nov 21, 2015 | D.G. Martin

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Why? One reason is that it is one of the very few days we have saved just for families and friends. We have done a better job of keeping the Thanksgiving holiday from getting away from us. It...

One year with Marcus

Posted by Marcus Ginyard | Nov 19, 2015 | Columns

“Marcus Ginyard played for the Tar Heels from 2006-2010. He now plays professionally in France and will post a regular travelogue column on Chapelboro.” Last year at this time, I signed a contract to play in D-League...

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