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On Jan. 2, 2010, UNC Charlotte Recreational Services will ban the wearing of cut-off T-shirts in the on-campus fitness center. Students and faculty alike who have not had to worry about their workout attire are now forced to be cautious, or be sent home. Full story

Shannon McCallum scored a career-high 25 points and pulled down nine rebounds but the Charlotte 49ers women's basketball team (0-2) came up just short with a 70-66 overtime loss to SEC rival South Carolina (2-0) in Halton Arena, Monday night. Full story

For just under a decade now, singer-songwriter John Mayer has graced both fans and pundits alike with his seemingly endless musical talents ranging from bubble-pop hits to laid back blues beats. Battle Studies, Mayer's fourth album from Colombia records, highlights his very personal, yet very publicized break up with girlfriend Jennifer Aniston. Full story

It's Christmas already. It doesn't matter that Thanksgiving hasn't happened yet, that classes haven't ended, or even that you can not buy a real tree that will make it to Christmas Day. It doesn't even matter if you don't celebrate Christmas. The first day of Nov. - and often before - marks the first day of the corporate season. Full story

Waking up at 6:30 a.m. and heading out the door by 7:00 doesn't seem ideal for many, but as student Eric Allbright put it, "Morning Yoga is a great way to start the day. I know it's really early, but you feel better about yourself after going." Full story