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James Rogers


At liberty to explore

ON AUGUST 23, 1784, four separatist counties in western North Carolina formed the autonomous state of Franklin.

True to our colors

ALTHOUGH admissions decisions were sent to the Class of 2012 barely three weeks ago, the University's Office of Admission is already gearing up for next year's applicant pool.

Debacle on the Lawn

YESTERDAY hordes of admitted high school seniors and their overly enthusiastic parents obstructed sidewalks, clogged dining halls dishing out artery-clogging food and formed tours that tormented anyone walking to class.

The business of getting along

IN LAST week's column, I addressed criticisms and complaints about the McIntire School of Commerce, which are often leveled by students and faculty who advocate a liberal arts education.

Commerce commotion

"GET READY to rumble!" These were the exclamations emitting from Charlottesville on Nov. 26, 2007, as WWE Smackdown/ECW Live arrived at JPJ.

Unfair ASB criticism

THIS PAST week, about 650 University students traveled throughout the United States and the world on Alternative Spring Break trips.

Students are friends, not food

LAST WEEK I described the dangers of student debt, both discretionary and education related. Considering that over 33 percent of in-state 2007 graduates and 30 percent of their out-of-state counterparts received loans, student loans are a major issue for University students.

Financial fitness

STUDENTS at the University take physical fitness seriously. We have several gyms, dozens of club sports and thousands of well-conditioned athletes.

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