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Nov. 15, 2006
Carolina in the News
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina people and programs cited recently in the media:
International Coverage
Analysis: Artery procedure unnecessary?
United Press International
Tens of thousands of heart artery procedures performed each year in the U.S. don't do patients any good -- and might actually be harmful, doctors said Tuesday. ...Sidney Smith Jr., professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, told UPI, "We previously considered performing angioplasty in the patients with occluded arteries after the heart attack was completed as Class 2b evidence - its usefulness is less well established by evidence/opinion. Now we have Class 1 evidence -- data derived from a well-designed clinical trial."
National Coverage
Gift to NU boosts aid for neediest
The Chicago Tribune
Following the lead of other expensive, elite universities, Northwestern University on Tuesday announced initial funding for a program that will provide full scholarships for low-income students. ... In the last few years, however, several universities have begun programs to replace loans with grants for the poorest students so they can graduate debt-free. They include Columbia, Princeton and Harvard, all private, and public institutions such as the Universities of North Carolina and Virginia.
UNC News Release: http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/sept04/covenant092904.html'Unrealistic Weights' (Question-answer)
Newsweek
More than 11 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. ...Dr. Cynthia Bulik, director of the eating-disorders program at the University of North Carolina and author of the book "Runaway Eating: The Eight-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions" (Rodale), says she thinks the film will raise questions about the illness, its treatment options and where to go for help.
Having Shorter Leg May Up Arthritis Risk
WebMD
Having one leg shorter than the other may increase a person's risk of developing arthritis in a knee or hip, according to a study presented today at the American College of Rheumatology's 2006 annual meeting in Washington, D.C. ..."Studies to test whether correction of leg length inequality with orthotics or shoe lifts can prevent the onset of osteoarthritis, or its progression, would be a logical next step," adds (Joanne) Jordan, who is an associate professor of medicine and orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina Thurston Arthritis Research Center in Chapel Hill.
Ruckus Causes a Commotion
U.S. News & World Report
The free-music service Ruckus is launching at more colleges. Multiple University of North Carolina campuses just decided to implement the service, following on the heels of Arkansas State and Indiana universities.
Regional Coverage
China, India on itinerary, with major firms as partners
The San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego State University will unveil today a new one-year MBA program that allows students to immerse themselves in the culture and business practices of four of the word's fastest-growing economies. ...Well-known programs include the University of North Carolina's OneMBA program and Temple University's one-year International MBA.
Athletes at Navy failed drug tests
The Baltimore Sun
The Naval Academy acknowledged yesterday that two football players were suspended from play for the 2005 season after testing positive for using performance-enhancing drugs, and five others were identified as also having possibly taken the drugs. ...The University of North Carolina's zero-tolerance policy automatically dismisses athletes who test positive on steroids or other related drugs.
Washington University Sees Enrollment Jump With African-American Students
KSDK-TV (St. Louis, Mo.)
This could be a banner year for African-American college freshmen. ...And according to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, schools such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have experienced a increase of more than 10 percent.
State and Local Coverage
School board to discuss FirstSchool
The Chapel Hill News
A leading child development institute based at UNC wants to revolutionize education by enrolling 3-year-olds in public school. Now, after more than a year of negotiations, Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders must decide whether to launch the concept's prototype.
Related link: http://www.newsobserver.com/720/story/510412.htmlRoses & Raspberries (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill News
Roses to James L. Peacock, a professor of anthropology at UNC, who was recently honored by the International Affairs Council of North Carolina with the lofty title of Citizen of the World.
Rethink priorities in cancer research (Opinion-editorial column)
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
The American Lung Association has designated November as Lung Cancer Awareness month. ...Researchers at UNC have also published an article in The Journal of Clinical Oncology that proposes genetic testing for propensities to develop lung tumors and potential treatment. These procedures are still in the developmental stage, but they are a good sign of progress.
UNC campus is recycling more (Opinion-editorial column)
The Chapel Hill News
For most of us in Orange County, recycling has become part of our routine. ...Both UNC-Chapel Hill and Orange County are leaders in waste management practices and outreach. The university has been recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association for its recycled paper purchasing program and was the outstanding university program of the year in 2003. Both UNC-Chapel Hill and Orange County are leaders in waste management practices and outreach. The university has been recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association for its recycled paper purchasing program and was the outstanding university program of the year in 2003.
UNC turns to a winner with new coach (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
The last time the University of North Carolina hired a football coach, there was the good feeling and warmth of a kind of class reunion. John Bunting, a loving son of Carolina, was coming home to lead the troops and rekindle familial pride. The prodigal returning, it made for a wonderful story.
Inner Islands
"The State of Things," WUNC-FM
Traveling along the coast of North Carolina, author and UNC professor Bland Simpson decided to steer beyond the Outer Banks into territory often ignored by tourists and scholars, the inner islands. What he found was a region rich in history, as well as unique plant and animal species. Simpson documents his discoveries in his latest book, "The Inner Islands" (UNC Press/2006).
Stop the snack attacks on children's health (Commentary)
The Charlotte Observer
Our kids' sustenance seems to consist of one long chain of snacks. I pack a snack for our fifth-grader to take to school for mid-morning. He also gets a snack at his after-school program. ...Suzanne Havala Hobbs is a registered dietitian and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy at UNC.
Wednesday's Recycles Day puts lid on waste
The Wilson Daily Times
Some wireless companies are encouraging people to participate in Wednesday's America Recycles Day by recycling their outdated cell phones. ...The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill each year tracks Wilson's household recycling figures along with 15 other N.C. cities, most of which also offer curbside service to residents.
Layoff plans spark march at UNC
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Students, faculty and staff at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Dentistry will conduct a "March for Fairness and Accountability for Dental Technicians" from 1 to 2 p.m. today.
Practice flyover set for Thursday
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Four F-15s based at Florida's Tyndall Air Force Base will roar over UNC-Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium between 3 and 4 p.m. Thursday as a practice for a flyover at this weekend's football game.
Related link: http://www.chapelhillnews.com/100/story/3653.htmlIssues and Trends
New member joins OWASA board
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
William R. Stott has joined the OWASA board of directors. Stott serves on the faculty of UNC-Chapel Hill's Carolina Environmental Program and is the director of the CEP's Albemarle Ecological Field Site.
Mixed feelings beset Chapel Hill
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Last year, the Chapel Hill Town Council called for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Today, some residents will demand the immediate withdrawal of the Army from Franklin Street. ..."We really tie the construction of this facility to the war in Iraq and the difficulties that the military is having recruiting youth and students," said Ben Carroll, who is involved with UNC-CH Students for a Democratic Society, one of the march's organizers.
Safety concerns focus of meeting
The Chapel Hill Herald
What to do with those panhandlers downtown? ...When visitors, such as parents bringing their students to visit the UNC campus, come to downtown Chapel Hill, their first experience is with panhandlers, Tucker said. "Unfortunately, the business owners and the visitors are sharing the brunt of this issue," he added.
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