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The Daily Tar Heel
VOLUME 116, ISSUE 135
monday, january 26, 2009
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Center delayed by objections Officials blame stall on economy By Max Rose City Editor
sports | page 12 3-GAME LOSING STREAK The UNC women’s basketball team could not find the answer to Maryland’s Kristi Toliver, losing by 8 points.
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For three months, UNC officials blamed the bad economy for delaying the first building in its proposed research campus. But although the economy played a main role, the setbacks started with developers’ concerns that the language of the permit did not allow flexibility for business uses, according to e-mails. The Innovation Center will provide space to foster start-up businesses. Alexandria Real Estate, a California-based developer, is negotiating with UNC to construct and manage the building.
More than 150 pages of e-mails obtained from University officials show a back and forth between Alexandria, UNC and the town. Before construction begins, the University must receive approval from the Chapel Hill Town Council for the uses of the building. The e-mails show University officials attempting to mediate an agreement. “This is all political,” wrote Bruce Runberg, associate vice chancellor for facilities planning and construction, in an Oct. 27 e-mail to University staff. “I see us on the short end of the stick in either case.”
“When things get better, we’ll be in a situation to try and push forward with this project.” John Cunningham, alexandria SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
The final permit, which is scheduled for a vote today, reflects language added only after Alexandria executives threatened to withdraw from the process. The center will likely be the first building of Carolina North, which
See negotiations, Page 7
Timeline of Events: Jan. 23, 2008 Town reviews concept plan for Innovation Center, scheduled to be the first building of Carolina North. Sept. 17 Plan receives mostly favorable comment at final public hearing.
Oct. 27 Plan scheduled for
vote, but University surprises public by asking to postpone hearing, later cites economic reasons.
Nov. 24 Hearing postponed again.
Today Plan scheduled for a final vote.
SEVEN MINUTES OF FAME
city | page 3 CODE VIOLATIONS Some businesses on Franklin Street were delayed from opening because of strict state code regulations.
online | dailytarheel.com DARIUS GOES TO UNC Watch a video of Darius Weems’ visit to Chapel Hill including when he went to a basketball game and his movie screening.
Corrections Due to a editing error, the informational box for the pg. 1 story, “5 SBP bidders clear hurdle,” misstated the number of signatures Christina Fluet received. Fluet, the only candidate for Residence Hall Association president, received 369 signatures. Due to a reporting error, Friday’s pg. 1 story, “Sheriff breaks down new county policy,” misidentified the speaker at the Orange County Board of Commissioners meeting from the Coalition for College Access. The woman speaking was Amanda Gutierrez, a founding member of the coalition. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.
this day in history JAN. 26, 1995 … Wendell Williamson, a third-year law student, shoots and kills two people in a shooting spree on Henderson Street.
Today’s weather Cloudy H 53, L 39
Tuesday’s weather Rainy H 46, L 44
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George Drometer, Emily Carey and Sally Knapp (left to right) prepare to film a classroom scene from the movie “Mean Girls” during the “Swede a Film” competition put on by CUAB on Saturday. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Student Union Auditorium.
Film contest tests participants’ creativity By Matt Sampson Staff Writer
Indiana Jones hats, giant school supplies and a cardboard stand-up of Zac Efron were just a few of the sights seen around campus this weekend. The Carolina Union Activities Board held its first “Swede a Film” competition Saturday, an afternoon of students filming short versions of their favorite movies. The eight groups of between two and seven students each that participated spent three hours filming and editing 5- to 7-min-
ute shorts, which will premiere Thursday night. Students chose to remake a variety of movies, ranging from “Pulp Fiction” to “Twilight.” The event was open to anyone wanting to participate. Team captains could sign up in the Student Union auditorium the day of the event. The inspiration for the event came from the movie “Be Kind Rewind,” in which the characters played by Jack Black and Mos Def restock a video store with their own renditions of classic films.
In the movie, the characters Films students use the word “Swede” to mean chose to remake: shortening a film. “I really like the concept of “Mean Girls” working together to make a “The Fast and the Furious” film,” said senior Liz Hundley, “Jurassic Park” film chairwoman of the activities board. “Pulp Fiction” “People can really bond with “Moulin Rouge” their team members while learn“Raiders of the Lost Ark” ing how to make movies.” The teams had to follow strict “The Princess Bride” guidelines to make their films. “Twilight” They could not use a computer to edit video or build elaborate props playing field.” beforehand. A common challenge the “One team told me they want- teams faced was the crunch of ed to build a Batmobile for ‘The the three-hour time limit and Dark Knight,’” Hundley said. “We just want to keep this a level See MAKE A FILM, Page 7
Shower peeper still not caught By Lindsay Ruebens Staff Writer
Police are searching for a person accused of repeatedly entering female students’ bathrooms to capture images of them in the shower. The Department of Public Safety is urging students to be alert following two reports of a peeper on the second floor of Teague Residence Hall — one as recently as Jan. 19. One female Teague resident, who wishes to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, reported the first incident Sept. 25. She said she was taking a shower late at night in her suite and left the bathroom door unlocked. She heard the door open and saw a shadow across the shower curtain, but no one responded when she asked who was there. She looked up from shaving her legs and found a cell phone in her face, which she assumes was recording her. “I immediately went to the R.A. and filled out a police report,” she said. “They did an investigation, but nothing really came of it. There was no proof, no way we could really find out what is what because I didn’t see a face or a hand or anything except a phone.” While the female student did not know who intruded in either case, she said she thought the suspect is probably the same in both incidents. “There are not many boys on the floor, maybe only one suite of guys,” she said. “I personally think it’s just a random thing, and I happen to be unlucky.” A similar incident was reported Jan. 19, and police reports indicated “suspicious conditions.” Randy Young, DPS spokesman, said that peeping was involved, but that the use of a camera device has not been confirmed. Young said there are no suspects and the incident is under investigation. DPS has increased police patrols at Teague and is working with the housing office to prevent further incidents. “It could be a resident playing a joke on the suite, it could be anything,” said Rick Bradley, assistant director of housing. “It’s hard to tell until hard evidence has been collected by police. “The normal routine is to increase staff visibility in the building and tell residents to keep their eyes open for someone who looks like they don’t belong in the community.” Young said anyone who has information about the incident should call DPS at 962-3951 or Crime Stoppers at 942-7515. He added that residents should lock bathroom and suite doors and call 911 to report suspicious behavior. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
N.C. State coach Yow was leader on and off the court By Daniel Price Senior Writer
Few have done as much for women’s athletics as Kay Yow. As the women’s basketball coach at N.C. State, Elon College and Gibsonville and Allen Jay high schools, Yow worked tirelessly to further the sport and its popularity. But as much as she did for gender equality in sports, it was her fight with breast cancer and the millions of dollars raised for research that defines her legacy. After more than two decades battling the disease, the longtime N.C. State coach and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame died Saturday morning at the age of 66. Just days before Yow’s death, North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell spent her last one-onone moments with her long-time friend and athletic rival. “She couldn’t really say a lot to me, so I did most of the talking,” Hatchell recalled. “I held her hand. I was right up in her face. And I just told her what she meant to me … and tried to make her smile a little bit.”
Pay respects to coach Kay Yow N.C. State is asking fans who wish to leave flowers in honor of coach Yow to leave them at the Memorial Bell Tower. A public viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the funeral to follow at 3 p.m., at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary. For the last 23 years of Yow’s career, she and Hatchell brought the UNC-N.C. State rivalry to the highest level — in fact, it was Yow who recommended Hatchell for the UNC gig. Despite the intense oncourt contests, Yow and Hatchell were close friends until the end. “Sylvia Hatchell and Beth Miller, our senior women’s administrator, competed against coach Yow’s teams for 30-plus years, yet counted her as one of their dearest friends,” said UNC Director of Athletics Dick Baddour. “That says a lot about the person she was and the class she displayed.” Yow is one of just six women’s coaches to reach the 700-wins
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund The V Foundation for Cancer Research 106 Towerview Court Cary, NC 27513 Phone: 380-9505 mark, posting a 737-344 career record at Elon and N.C. State. In 2002, she became only the fifth female coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. In her 34 years coaching at N.C. State, Yow took the Wolfpack to the NCAA Tournament 20 times in its 27-year existence. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 but recovered to coach Team USA to an Olympic gold medal in 1988. “She faced every opponent, whether on the basketball court or in a hospital room, with dignity and grace,” N.C. State Athletic Director Lee Fowler said.
See kay Yow, Page 7
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Kay Yow coached at N.C. State for 34 years. Her impact on and off the court is visible across the Triangle: flowers are placed at N.C. State’s Bell Tower, and UNC players wore pink jerseys in honor of Yow in Sunday’s game.