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Here are writing samples from Fall 2002. All articles were published in The Daily Tar Heel, the University of North Carolina's campus newspaper.

Research Doctoral Degrees Decline November 19, 2002	The number of research doctoral degrees awarded in 2001 declined to a level not seen since 1993, according to the annual Survey of Earned Doctorates.
DMV Receives Anti-Fraud Grant November 12, 2002	The N.C. Department of Transportation announced Nov. 1 that the state's Division of Motor Vehicles will receive a $225,491 grant to protect against Social Security number fraud.
Officials Polish Statewide Voting System November 5, 2002	Voting centers statewide double-checked details to ensure the November election ran smoothly.
Candidates Woo Voters In Last Days November 1, 2002	On the last weekend before Tuesday's elections, candidates statewide continued to tour at a feverish pace in hopes of influencing the opinions of undecided voters.
Schools Putting Less Emphasis on Standardized Test Scores October 8, 2002	Grades and standardized test scores increasingly are having to share the spotlight with other factors in determining admission to colleges and universities.
Hardest-Hit Counties to Receive Drought Grants October 2, 2002	Gov. Mike Easley announced Monday that communities hit hardest by North Carolina's worst recorded drought will receive more than $21 million in grants and loans to aid in conservation strategies.