Student officials see job benefits
While some student leaders receive monetary stipends or other perks for their work, others who put in the same long hours do not receive any compensation. Some executive branch offices of student government such as student body president, vice president, secretary and treasurer receive varying annual stipends, which are financed by student funds.
Carson autopsy reveals details
The suspects in Eve Carson's murder will appear in court Monday for the first time since the release in the last week of Carson's autopsy and search warrants in the case. Demario James Atwater likely will face a Rule 24 hearing, which is a required step allowing the prosecution to seek the death penalty in a case.
N.C. a swing state for '08
North Carolina appears to be well on its way to becoming a battleground in the presidential election. The state was selected last week as one of 10 swing states that the Service Employees International Union will target in an $85 million nationwide campaign.











