Articles by Eric Townsend
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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll: North Carolinians in the dark about 'sunshine' laws
December 4, 2013
Nearly two out of three respondents in the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll are unaware that North Carolina laws exist to make many state government records open to inspection by residents.
Truliant Federal Credit Union makes gift to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Academy
December 3, 2013
A $1,000 check was presented Dec. 3, 2013, to leaders of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's college access and success program.
In My Words: Our 'global community' is alive and well
December 3, 2013
Professor Tom Arcaro illustrates in a newspaper guest column how humans now more than ever are looking beyond politics and lines on a map to provide comfort and aid to those in need.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll: Thankful for family & health, N.C. down on economy, spending
November 25, 2013
More state residents than not believe the economy will worsen in 2014, and just 20 percent plan to increase spending on holiday shopping this season compared to previous years.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ junior wins award from rape prevention organization
November 16, 2013
Delaney McHugo created a public service announcement for a class assignment and was honored for her work when she entered the video in a contest sponsored by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
When death and the devil changed the history of music
November 15, 2013
Wesley Rose is using the Lumen Prize, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s top award for undergraduate research and creative achievement, to explain how a famous 19th century composer used mortality and superstition to shape the evolution of classical piano performances.
Acclaimed geneticist Sean Carroll to discuss the scientific journey – Nov. 18
November 12, 2013
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's Voices of Discovery series features the story of two Nobel laureates, as told by an internationally known scientist.
In My Words: Real women of the hair salon
November 10, 2013
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark in the School of Communications writes in a newspaper opinion column how several "reality" television programs don't accurately portray the roles African-American women play in their communities.
Homecoming 2013 schedule of events
November 6, 2013
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's yearlong quasquicentennial celebration continues this week as alumni of all ages return to their alma mater for Homecoming festivities that include tailgating, football, concerts, exhibits and award programs.
Hindus mark 'festival of lights' in Truitt Center celebration
November 6, 2013
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ hosted a program that brought together Hindus who shared with others of various faith traditions how the Diwali holiday marks the triumph of good over evil.