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11-25-08 safe

SafeRide program opens as escort service

The SafeRide Service had its debut this Monday after weeks of unforeseen vendor delays. The service’s goal is to provide inner campus core transportation for students, faculty and staff with mobility disabilities during daytime hours, with service around campus for everyone in the evening. Full story

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Charlotte drops nail biter to Clemson, 71-70

For the third time in less than a week, Charlotte 49er fans have had their hearts broken, with the latest heartbreak coming against the Tigers of Clemson 71-70. Full story

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11-25-08 aus

Australia’s standards went down under

Being a Baz Luhrmann fan, I expected that his latest film, “Australia,” would completely sweep me off my feet. After maintaining a hopelessly romantic relationship with both “Romeo and Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge!,” the anticipation for this seven-year-long project couldn’t have been greater. Full story

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11-25-08 obama econ

What’s going to happen next

Barack Obama won the presidency, and the United States has changed forever. But after all the hard work and tears shed on behalf of Obama and his supporters, I have to wonder … what do we do now? Full story

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11-20-08 travel

Travel tips: Part II

Book your flights and hostels early. The flights will be much cheaper that way and hostels will have more choices. Paris hostels in particular tend to fill up quickly: if you want to stay at St. Christopher’s (one of the best), book at least a month beforehand. Full story

Women’s basketball team defeats UAB in home opener, 79-57

The Charlotte 49ers women’s basketball team (3-1) defeated the UAB Blazers (1-2), 79-57, in what marks its 27th meeting, eighth straight home opening win and a 22-point career-high game for junior guard Aysha Jones. Full story

Niners’ Hubbard succeeds on and off the court

In the world of collegiate athletics, people often lose sight of the fact that the athletes on the court or field are also students with various and extraordinary academic goals. Their academic achievements are often overshadowing by their athletic events. Charlotte is no different, full of people who both exceed athletic and academic expectations.  Full story

The view from courtside

Behind everything great is a loyal fan base. That’s exactly what we have here at Charlotte. Niner Nation has been a driving force behind the 49er basketball team thus far. Despite another heartbreaking loss for the team Saturday to Clemson, I have never seen Niner Nation so faithful and so pumped about a game. Full story

SafeRide program opens as escort service

The SafeRide Service had its debut this Monday after weeks of unforeseen vendor delays. The service’s goal is to provide inner campus core transportation for students, faculty and staff with mobility disabilities during daytime hours, with service around campus for everyone in the evening. Full story

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Australia’s standards went down under

Being a Baz Luhrmann fan, I expected that his latest film, “Australia,” would completely sweep me off my feet. After maintaining a hopelessly romantic relationship with both “Romeo and Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge!,” the anticipation for this seven-year-long project couldn’t have been greater. Full story

Travel tips for the money minders and culture-shocked: part 2

Book your flights and hostels early. The flights will be much cheaper that way and hostels will have more choices. Paris hostels in particular tend to fill up quickly: if you want to stay at St. Christopher’s (one of the best), book at least a month beforehand. Full story

Charlotte drops nail biter to Clemson, 71-70

For the third time in less than a week, Charlotte 49er fans have had their hearts broken, with the latest heartbreak coming against the Tigers of Clemson 71-70. Full story

What’s going to happen next

Barack Obama won the presidency, and the United States has changed forever. But after all the hard work and tears shed on behalf of Obama and his supporters, I have to wonder … what do we do now? Full story