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“Not many people are able to do this, and I feel honored to be up here." tyler hansbrough

A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

BY THE NUMBERS

UNC’s senior class gets fourth win at Cameron

By David ely Senior Writer

DURHAM — Right before the opening tip, North Carolina’s starting five sat side by side on the bench as Duke introduced its lineup.

No one said a word. No one expressed any emotion. Just blank stares as they readied themselves for the prime-time fight set to begin.

And ready to play they were. All five scored at least 12 points to lead No. 3 UNC to a 101-87 win at Duke, securing the school’s first four-game winning streak at Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1982-85.

The 101 points scored marked the first time the Tar Heels eclipsed the 100-point mark since scoring 102 in double overtime at Cameron in 1995 and the first time any team has hit three digits against Duke in nine seasons.

“It was a great second half for us,” coach Roy Williams said after the game. “I was really extremely discouraged in the first half with our defensive play — all of our play the last four or five or six minutes in the first half. But in the second half, we were really good offensively.”

The opening period was highlighted by prolonged periods of dominance by both teams. The Tar Heels (22-2, 8-2 in the ACC) took the first 10 minutes; the Blue Devils controlled the second.

And during the Tar Heels’ opening run, it looked as though Duke was destined for another disappointing first half.

Right from the opening tip, North Carolina looked inside for its points. Deon Thompson netted his first three attempts, Tyler Hansbrough added a dunk, and Danny Green drove for a layup as the Tar Heels made their first five shots of the game.

At the 10:54 mark, UNC led 29-18 and was on pace for a 60-point first half. Then the defensive intensity that propelled North Carolina vanished, and Duke grabbed the game’s momentum.

Time after time, a Duke guard peeled off a screen and found a wide-open lane for two points.

That formula fueled a 14-0 Blue Devil run that turned an eight-point UNC lead into a six-point advantage for the Blue Devils (20-4, 7-3).

A halftime stat sheet that read Duke shooting 61.4 percent in the first period — with three players in double figures — highlighted UNC’s defensive problems.

“First half, they just took it right to us,” Williams said. “They outplayed us that last 10

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second-half points for UNC starting point guard Ty Lawson

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Duke’s lead at halftime after a 26-10 run to close the first period

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Danny Green was one of five Tar Heel players in double figures — each UNC starter had at least 12. Green also recorded five rebounds, an assist and a steal for UNC. “In the second half, we were really good offensively,” coach Roy Williams said.

combined second-half points for Henderson, Scheyer and Paulus

Lawson’s big half fuels Tar Heels

by Jesse Baumgartner Senior Writer

DURHAM — When Ty Lawson walked off the floor at halftime Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, things hadn’t exactly gone according to plan.

His Tar Heels trailed Duke by eight. They had just given up 52 points. Lawson had taken just two shots and had as many turnovers as assists (three).

Normally a player who has his fingerprints all over a game, the dynamic point guard had become just another jersey in UNC’s biggest matchup of the season.

“The first half I took maybe three shots, and I barely went to the basket at all,” Lawson said. “Because it was real clogged up in the lane, but coach told me I had to change in the second half and go to the basket.”

So Lawson made things simple for himself in the second half. When he received the ball, he sized up the defense and drove to the hoop.

Over. And over. And over.

With the ball in his hands on most possessions, Lawson blitzed his way to 21 second-half points including nine during a back-breaking 14-0 run late in the game.

“Just the way they play defense,

they like to pressure a lot,” Danny Green said. “And it kind of opens up the floor. And when Ty has that much space to work, you never know what’s going to happen … usually good things for us.”

His half started on a layup with 16:42 left in the second period, and Lawson kept on going from there.

He dribbled around the top of the key, consistently feeling out defenders before blowing by them into the lane. When he got to the hoop he elevated no matter which Duke post defender met him, and his body control allowed him to adjust and convert the finishes.

“He was patient until he saw some opening, and then he tried to take it,” Williams said.

And when he grabbed a steal, Lawson did what no one in the country does better — he turned the court into his own 94-foot sprint.

If anything, Lawson was even better down the stretch. With UNC sitting in charge at 83-71 with about five minutes left, Lawson stomped right on Duke’s proverbial throat by hitting two free throws and then taking the contact for an and-1 layup to put UNC ahead by 17.

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Ty Lawson exploded for 21 of his 25 points in the second half of Wednesday’s game, including nine of a 14-0 run for the Tar Heels.

BOG balances tuition, budget Ex-professor sues University Board expected to approve rates

By Brian Austin State & National Editor

Settling tuition will be the biggest order of business for the UNCsystem Board of Governors when it meets today and Friday. But after that, they’re moving on to tackle budget cuts.

Tuition requests for the 16 UNCsystem universities are expected to be approved Friday, a process that has gone back and forth this year between the schools and the board.

The chief debate has been over how to maintain affordability for N.C. families while ensuring high quality at UNC-system schools in the face of budget cuts.

Schools’ initial requests for tuition increases were rejected by system President Erskine Bowles, who required the campuses to cut their requests by one-third.

UNC-Chapel Hill first requested a 6.5 percent increase, the maximum percentage allowed by the board. Its revised request asks for a 4.33 percent increase for resident undergraduate tuition.

The lost tuition revenue will force schools to work to make the most of

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what resources they do have.

The UNC system has already made a one-time cut of its operating budget of 6 percent, and schools could see as much as a 7 percent cut when the state legislature sets its budget this spring.

That cut has required UNCsystem administrators to re-examine their priorities.

“I think our job is to do everything we can to eliminate costly, unnecessary duplications,” said Hannah Gage, chairwoman of the BOG, adding that final decisions on any cuts would be up to each campus.

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By Trip Smith staff writer

A former professor in the Gillings School of Global Public Health is suing the University and several faculty members, claiming racial discrimination.

Andrea Weathers, who is black, alleges that she was the victim of colleagues’ racist conduct for the majority of her seven-year tenure at UNC. Weathers and her attorneys originally filed a request shortly after her November termination to require UNC to continue employing her and to pay her legal expenses until the suit was ruled on in court.

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A federal district court ruled in UNC’s favor, denying the requests.

Weathers is now appealing the ruling. She amended and refiled the complaint Dec. 1, and again Feb. 2.

The University has issued a statement denying all charges.

“We believe there is no merit to Dr. Weathers’ allegations,” said Mike McFarland, director of University communications, in the statement. “Our academic tenure policy and review process is sound and fair.”

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Weathers is claiming that she was unable to collaborate with her colleagues in the Department of Maternal and Child Health on peerreviewed publications required of department faculty members because of the racist environment created.

Weathers also claims that she experienced racist comments and a hostile work environment. When she presented her concerns to other professors and administrators, she claims she was ignored.

The lawsuit says this continual mistreatment culminated in her

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n elementary school teacher in Bellefontaine, Ohio was arrested on prostitution charges in a sexual sting operation on Tuesday.

Amber Carter, 35, who teaches fourth grade in Bellefontaine, has been advertising her services as a prostitute on the popular Web site

Craigslist.

Police were alerted of the ad in early February, and arranged a meeting with Carter on Tuesday. Carter apparently used a school computer to arrange the afternoon meeting and called in sick for half of the school day to meet the supposed client in a motel parking lot.

School officials expressed total shock after hearing the allegations.

NOTED. A man who robbed a Florida gas station made off with loads of cash — but he neglected to fill up his getaway car.

The man, 23, used a 12-inch Bowie knife to rob a station in Cape Haze, Fla. A newspaper carrier informed police that a man in a car matching the robber’s description had run out of gas nearby.

Police found the man a few hours later.

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QUOTED. “They’ve really taken a shine to each other as they are both burned and share the same burned smell.”

— Australian firefighter Dave Tree on the blossoming romance between two rescued koala bears in an animal shelter.

The bears, Sam and Bob, were both rescued from burnt-out forests in Australia’s Victoria province. Their love began in a shared cage.

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Fashion show: The student global health committee will present Fashion Show Your Love 2009, where faculty, staff and community members will model global fashions. Proceeds will go to Netzer-Brady, which provides public health and medical services in Bolivia. Money will be raised through a silent auction and there

are suggested donations for admission.

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Michael Hooker Atrium Black power discussion: The Black Student Movement and UNC Young Democrats are collaborating on an event titled “Segregation to Inauguration: The Evolution of Black Political Power.” Panelists include Associate Provost of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Archie Ervin, Mayor Darryl Moss of Creedmoor and UNC professors from the African and African-American Studies departments.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: SASB North, Upendo Lounge Free movie screening: “Arusi Persian Wedding” is the next film in ITVS’s community cinema program. The film chronicles the return of an Iranian-American man as he returns to have a traditional Persian wedding.

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Open Eye Cafe

Friday Pottery demonstration: Sylvia Coppola from Duck Creek Pottery will demonstrate handbuilding. All of her pottery is either thrown on the wheel, hand-built or a combination of both.

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: Turning Point Gallery, University Mall Recital: The Department of Music will host Phillip Bush, who will play works

by Scarlatti, Frazelle and Chopin. Three more performances will follow.

Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Location: Hill Hall auditorium Valentine’s Day party: The band EnVus will play followed by live performers. Catered Carribean food is provided by Pattilicious. Cost is $5.

Time: 8 p.m. to midnight Location: The ArtsCenter

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ike Watson and Marissa Vincenti swing their bamboo practice swords at each other Wednesday evening during a Carolina Kendo Club meeting in Woollen Gym. Watson, a Research Specialist at UNC, has practiced the Japanese sword art of kendo for 12 years.

Police log n A Chapel Hill resident was

arrested for felony drug trafficking and possession of several thousand prescription pills, according to police reports.

Joseph Paul Glasser, 21, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for possession of 1,000 Xanax pills and 1,000 Clonazepam pills, reports state.

Glasser, of 104 Harrison Court, also had 2.8 grams of marijuana and 60 milliliters of Ketamine. He faces five felony and two misdemeanor charges, according to reports.

Reports list Glasser as self-employed.

He was taken to Orange County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bail and was expected in court Wednesday. n Somebody reported switched license plates on vehicles Tuesday on Old Barn Lane, according to Chapel Hill police reports. n Carrboro Police responded to Page 1 reports of a conflict between two

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One man punched another in the mouth, the report states. n The cleaning crew at UNC Printing called police to report an ex-employee driving through the parking lot, according to Carrboro police reports.

The man was not located on the N.C. 54 property Tuesday night, reports state. n Police responded to reports of subjects loitering on Jones Ferry Road, according to reports.

The report was near an intersection that is a popular pickup spot for day laborers. There is a controversial law banning lingering from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at that intersection.

The complainant, who wouldn’t leave information, reported the incident just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to reports.

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N.C. Botanical Garden will host Darwin Day activities Today is Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday, and the N.C. Botanical Garden will be celebrating.

For Darwin Day, there will be a tour of the botanical garden grounds and nature trails led by Johnny Randall, associate director for conservation at the garden.

Randall will discuss natural selection and talk about North Carolina’s flora.

Those interested in attending should meet at the Totten Center gathering circle at 12:30 p.m. The tour should last about one hour.

Dance Marathon, Fever to host date auction tonight UNC Dance Marathon and Carolina Fever will host a date auction tonight at Players Night Club.

Attendees can bid on a number of well-known students on campus, including athletes like Ty Lawson.

All money from the event will go to the N.C. Children’s Hospital.

The auction will start at 9 p.m.

Tickets are available in the Pit for $5 or at the door for $6.

Former Clef Desai advances to next American Idol round Anoop Desai, a graduate student in folklore and a member of the Clef Hangers a cappella group while an undergraduate student, advanced to the round of 36 contestants on Fox’s American Idol on Wednesday night.

The rounds where fans can vote begin Feb. 17.

City briefs

Deadlines approaching for Carolina North agreement For UNC’s proposed research campus, deadlines are quickly approaching.

University and town officials met Wednesday as part of a process to come up with an agreement on what can go on the Chapel Hill portion of Carolina North, which will be built on 250 acres, two miles north of the main campus.

With members of the Chapel Hill Town Council and UNC Board of Trustees still far apart on issues like land preservation and transportation, many expressed doubt that it could be completed by the June deadline.

Roger Perry, chairman of the Trustees, shook his head and became visibly frustrated when told that a long term transportation plan would not be done until mid-March. “That is just absurd,” he said.

Visit City News at www.dailytarheel.com for the full story.

OWASA to treat drinking water to improve quality Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents might notice a strange taste or odor in their water in March.

The county water and sewer service provider will treat drinking water with pure chlorine for the month of March to flush out and intensely disinfect the water system.

University officials sent an e-mail Tuesday to students to notify them of the different taste and smell that might be associated with the treatment.

Orange Water and Se wer Authority, which provides water for Carrboro and Chapel Hill, said this is an annual practice that will improve water quality.

Visit City News at www.dailytarheel.com for the full story.

State briefs

Ex-FSU chancellor sues UNC system for discrimination Former Faye tte ville State University chancellor Thelma J. Bryan filed a lawsuit against the UNC system last week alleging racial and gender discrimination and wrongful termination.

Bryan was hired as the system’s first black female chancellor in 2003.

Her announcement to leave in 2007 came amid audit findings in the university’s new payroll system and problems at FSU’s nursing school.

Bryan claims that UNC-system President Erskine Bowles asked her to resign before giving her time to address the problems with the payroll system, and her lawsuit alleges that Bowles held meetings with black members of the Board of Governors to ensure that they would back his decision.

The UNC system requested the state attorney general to represent it when it received the complaint on Tuesday.

Neither parties were available for comment by press time.

James Hairston, Bradley’s attorney, said she was suing the system in excess of $10,000, and that the exact amount would be determined if and when the case was brought before a jury.

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New Y leaders plan for unity Elects

Student congress

By Chelsea Bailey Staff Writer

Newly elected Campus Y presidents Erin Marubashi and Jimmy Waters have both pledged to strengthen the sense of community between all of the organization’s committees.

“Erin and I both have a very proactive vision for the Campus Y,” Waters said. “I’m excited to be a part of a dynamic duo.”

The Campus Y is the largest service organization on campus, with more than 30 committees and projects and about 2,000 members. Both Marubashi and Waters said they want to make the large community seem smaller. “ This means getting ever y member of ever y committee involved in the decision-making process as a whole,” Waters said.

Both Marubashi and Waters have been involved in Campus Y organizations since their first year.

T hough Marubashi was a

Junior Erin Marubashi ran for Campus Y co-president as a write-in candidate.

Junior Jimmy Waters said one of his main goals is to make the large group seem smaller.

write-in candidate, Campus Y Staff Director Virginia Carson said both candidates won by a sizable majority.

“I think that they are very able, and I’m excited to see what they can do,” Carson said.

Though both a male and female won, this election was the first since the Campus Y’s executive board abolished the amendment in their constitution that required male and female co-presidents.

The rule was originally instituted to give women the opportunity to hold leadership roles in the Campus Y. “We realized that we are progressive in looking for equal-

ity, so the cabinet deemed that the clause wasn’ t necessary,” Marubashi said.

She added that without the amendment, the Campus Y can be inclusive and get the best candidate for the job.

First-year Allison Howard won the position of internal treasurer, and sophomore Elizabeth McCain will be the new minister of information.

The internal treasurer keeps track of the money that Campus Y allocates to its committees and helps them make wise use of the resources.

The minister of information is in charge of formal communica-

tions, like the Y weekly update, and posting minutes from meetings.

The position of external treasurer was also up for election, but no one ran.

Students interested in the job will have to fill out an application, and Y members will then vote on the applicants. The applications and job description will be available within the next week, Carson said.

The external treasurer assists Campus Y committees in finding outside grants and funding for their projects.

Both Marubashi and Waters said they are thrilled about their new positions in the Campus Y. “We want to form a dynamic and diverse team on the executive board and Campus Y cabinet.

I think that will distinguish the year ahead,” Waters said.

want body to change Congress returns only 3 members

By Hillary Rose Owens Staff Writer

The newly elected Student Congress is likely to see both a physical and philosophical change when it convenes in April.

After Tuesday’s election showed Contact the University Editor that only three members would at udesk@unc.edu. return to the body, the prevailing goal among representatives — both new and old — is to change the image of Congress.

New members said they want Congress to become more transparent, more accountable, more available to students and less partisan — goals they think this year’s members strayed away from.

Student Congress is in charge of distributing more than $400,000 in student funds and creating the laws by which student government functions.

Besides sophomore Joe LevinManning and graduate students Sara Dixon and Mark Lachiewicz, Congress will be made up of a whole new cast of mostly firstyears and sophomores.

Levin-Manning has already said he plans on running for speaker — the position that oversees how Congress runs — and he hopes to be a dynamic one who will bring about change.

“I want to help restore the respect and accountability of Congress by setting an example by having sound morals and sound judgment and be efficient as well as transparent,” he said.

“I want to be a speaker that is not only readily available to the members of student government but to the student body as a whole.”

He said he would like to see more accountability from the 41 incoming members — such as starting meetings on time, representing students accurately and not just making up facts and statistics.

Levin-Manning will face election for the spot when the new dth/heather follmer Congress meets in April. None of Wivi Sternbach reads an advertisement about the film “Slumdog Millionaire” in the lobby of the Varsity Theatre on Feb. 3. “I love small the other members has expressed independent movies. I go at least once a week,” Sternbach said. The Varsity is attracting large crowds despite the sluggish economy. interest in seeking the speaker position.

NOW SHOWING AT THE VARSITY: First-year Kenneth Barshop, The Wrestler and Slumdog Millionare elected Tuesday from the South For times: www.chelseavarsity.com Campus district, echoed Levinamount of hype that the movies have garBY Rose Anna Laudicina Location: 123 E. Franklin St. Manning’s calls for more transparSTAFF WRITER nered in the national media. ency next year. He said students Tickets: $7 students Even in an economic recession, people are “Slumdog Millionaire” became nationdon’t understand what Congress willing to splurge to see a movie. ally recognized when it won a Golden does, and that is a problem that The Varsity Theatre has seen an increase Globe for best motion picture drama, and it sharply as they rose. needs to be addressed. in ticket sales in the past few months with is currently nominated for 10 Oscars. “The “We have been busy, but in another month Russell Martin, another firstmany shows selling out back-to-back, some- Wrestler” won two Golden Globes, includ- we could drop off a cliff,” Stone said. year elected Tuesday, said he thing employees said is unusual for the small ing one for best actor, and is nominated for Regardless of the future attendance, met few people who knew their local theater. two Oscars. both Stone and Lawson said that they do Congress representatives.

Located on Franklin Street, the Varsity is “They brought them attention that they not believe that recession has slowed things “Congress is there to serve the known for showing independent flicks. wouldn’t have gotten without the awards down at all. students,” said Martin, elected Owner Bruce Stone said adults and young and they are gaining in popularity,” said Maggie Salinger, a UNC junior, and Saul from Greek housing. “Students professionals make up the majority of the Derek Lawson, a Varsity employee.

Braxton, a former UNC student, went to see should be more aware of what audience at the Varsity.

Stone also pointed to past trends in movie “Slumdog Millionaire” at the Varsity after Congress is doing.”

Stone said the student population tends attendance as a reason why the winter getting a glowing recommendation from In addition to trying to increase to focus more on big blockbuster films and months brought the Varsity more revenue. a friend. Both said the recession has not students’ awareness of Congress, that their attendance is sporadic depending “We are in the tail end of the award sea- changed their moviegoing habits. new members also said they want on the films the theater shows. son,” Stone said.

“I go to the movies less because of work,” to rid the body of what they see as But the Varsity’s current films have The Varsity will continue to play award- Salinger said. “But not because of economic a divisive attitude. brought in crowds of all different movie winning movies, but Stone said that he times.”

“One of the biggest things I tastes. can’t predict the next month’s movie attenran for was to decrease partisanStone said the theatre’s current rise in dance. He said that sales are in a constant Contact the City Editor ship in Congress,” said first-year attendance is partially attributed to the state of flux, and they could go down just as at citydesk@unc.edu.

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Despite economy, Varsity selling out shows

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Parents petition for arts wing NAACP to celebrate Carrboro High has no auditorium

By SARAH LaMORTE Staff Writer

Parents of Carrboro High School students are still working to get the school an auditorium and arts wing.

An arts wing was a part of the original plan for Carrboro High School before it opened in 2007.

During construction, the county ran short on money and decided to wait, said Kay Johnson, the chorus and orchestra teacher.

Midway through its second school year and still no wing, 398 parents, grandparents and students have signed a petition in favor of immediate county funding.

Susana Dancy, a parent of two Carrboro High drama students, said the petition’s purpose is to remind the Orange County Board of Commissioners of the need for the arts wing.

“It is the responsibility of the county to fund construction for the — From staff and wire reports. schools,” Dancy said.

An arts wing would include a performance area and classrooms for band, chorus, orchestra and theater classes, Johnson said.

The wing is currently in the unfunded part of the school system’s budget, said Todd LoFrese, assistant superintendent for support services.

“It all boils down to how much money is available to fund these projects,” LoFrese said.

If construction starts next year, the estimated cost to build the wing will be $5.5 million, LoFrese said.

LoFrese said there is no set date for construction but he said the arts wing is something the county would like to provide for students.

But a classroom addition, auxiliar y gym and wrestling rooms are necessary by 201516 to accommodate the school’s projected enrollment growth, LoFrese said.

Victoria Sylvestre, a visual arts

teacher at Carrboro High, said this is the first time in her 20-year teaching career she has not had her own classroom.

“We’re kind of in the trenches suffering without it,” she said.

She currently teaches in four different classrooms a day.

“I always feel like I’m an invader in somebody else’s room,” Sylvestre said, “It’s almost unworkable.”

The Carrboro High band also lacks a permanent space. The band practices in a temporary band room, said Frank Jones, the band director.

The acting and technical theater classes meet in the same room, limiting space for actors to practice before productions while technical theater students prepare for the show, Johnson said.

“It’s just not entirely fair that just because you’re assigned to this high school you don’t have adequate space to rehearse and perform,” Johnson said.

100 year anniversary

By Morgan Smallwood Staff Writer

Before the NAACP was founded, lynching and segregation dictated race relations in the South.

Today, when the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People celebrates its 100th anniversary, racial issues are decidedly different.

Longtime NAACP activist Fred Battle said he remembers the NAACP working with the Durham Board of Education to implement the county’s desegregation policy when he was still unable to drink from the same water fountains as whites.

“We work for an equal education for all people,” Battle said.

The group was founded on President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday to protest the 1908 Springfield race riots when a white mob killed six black people.

The group intended to fight the Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. racial prejudices and injustices that

members saw in their communities.

“They knew they had to take action because people were being lynched economically, educationally and yes, physically,” said Rev. Dr. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP. Though the NAACP has been instrumental in obtaining civil rights for blacks, Battle said the work is far from over.

“Our motivation has not changed,” Battle said. “We’re still fighting for equal rights for colored people. That has not changed.”

Today the organization works to increase health care, ensure funding for historically black colleges and universities and to abolish the death penalty, which they say targets blacks and poor whites.

The group also worked to create a same-day registration system for voting in North Carolina.

North Carolina is now the only

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DTH wins education press award Duke student with Five reporters recognized for work

By Lauren hafezi Staff Writer

Even though Duke and UNC renewed their basketball rivalry Wednesday, a top Duke administrator was cheering for UNC. The Daily Tar Heel received a third-place Green-Rossiter Award, also called a Duke Higher Education Award, for outstanding journalism at a conference put on Wednesday by the N.C. Press Association.

“I’ll still be chanting ‘Way to go Carolina, way to go!’” said David Jarmul, assistant vice president for news and communication at Duke University, who presented the awards. “This is a tribute to The Daily Tar Heel.”

The award broadly recognizes excellence in higher education journalism.

Judges are from out of state to avoid bias.

“We take covering higher edu-

cation really seriously, and being recognized always feels good,” said Allison Nichols, editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel.

The N.C. Press Association conference, called the Winter Institute, will be going on at the Embassy Suites hotel in Cary all week. It also includes skill workshops for reporters and photographers.

The award is something all newspapers in the state, both college and professional, compete for regardless of size.

It is unusual for university newspapers to receive this award, Jarmul said. This year’s first- and second-place winners are The News and Observer and The Fayetteville Observer, respectively.

DTH staffers Brendan Brown, Lindsey Naylor, Sergio Tovar, Laura Marcinek and Rebecca Putterman all wrote articles that were part of the third-place entry.

Former Investigative Team

Assistant Sports Editor

Early in the fourth inning, UNC-Wilmington second baseman Morgan Walters boomed a double off the outfield wall.

As Walters stood on second moments later, Tar Heel pitcher Danielle Spaulding simply smiled.

And why not? It was about the only mistake she made all evening.

For four innings, the sensational southpaw struck out 12 Seahawk batters, leading the Tar Heels to an 8-0 victory. Her fastball was all but unhittable, and her pitches thumped all the customary outside corners.

In fact, about the only thing keeping Spaulding from continuing her dominance might have been her own coach — Donna Papa.

“Danny has come off surgery from last summer,” said Papa. “She’s probably at 80 percent of where she needs to be. She was a little bit tight today, and we didn’t want to take any chances and push that too far.

“Plus, we definitely wanted to get Constance (Orr) experience.

She was able to come in and be a

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little bit more relaxed because she had a lead.”

Rightly so, but it didn’t look as though Orr needed it.

The freshman continued right where Spaulding left off, only allowing two hits in two innings.

Not that pitching has ever been the concern for the No. 23 Tar Heels (4-2) the last several years.

Papa has looked for hitting, and Wednesday, her team delivered.

“I’m pleased with that because over the weekend we didn’t score a lot of runs,” she said. “It was nice to win getting hits.”

Leading the barrage was junior Christine Knauer, who got on base twice in the first three innings.

A sweet-stroking leadoff, Knauer actually used a different approach to start off the day’s play. On one of the first Seahawk pitches, Knauer sprung into a bunt position and laid down an infield single.

“I’ve been working on my short

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“PAC pushes UNC agenda,” Brendan Brown “Candidates may receive tax credits,” Rebecca Putterman “Industry expertise will aid Thorp,” Lindsey Naylor “Thorp sets the year’s priorities,” Brendan Brown and Lindsey Naylor “Faculty remain high on the list,” Sergio Tovar “Quality a factor for growth,” Laura Marcinek

ALLISON NICHOLS, DTH EDITOR Co-Editors Brown and Naylor and team members Tovar and Marcinek wrote a series of four articles reporting on the details of UNC’s new administration under Chancellor Holden Thorp.

Thorp was selected UNC’s eleventh chancellor this past May. “The idea was to start off the year with a sense of what our new administration at UNC’s immediate and long-term goals were and then be able to look back at the end of the year and see what kind of progress had been made,” Brown said.

Putterman’s award-winning article was part of a different

Heels get first home win

By Chris Hempson

Award-winning stories

“We take covering higher education really seriously, and being recognized always feels good.”

Danielle Spaulding had another hot night at the mound, striking out 12 batters in four innings.

series.

She and former State & National Editor Ariel Zirulnick co-authored a three-part series on national issues, including articles on financial aid and the days leading up the 2008 Democratic primaries.

“This is very honoring because it is an award for an article about national issues and how national issues affect the University and University students,” Putterman said.

“This is something I am passionate about.”

Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.

meningitis is OK

By Brian Austin State & National Editor

A Duke University student who spent some nights of her semester tenting for tickets to Wednesday’s Duke-UNC game has ended up in the hospital with meningitis.

The first-year student, whose name has not been released, contracted meningococcal meningitis and is being treated at Duke University Hospital.

Though the disease is considered deadly, the student was treated before her condition worsened. The student has the more dangerous bacterial form of the infection.

She went to the emergency room Tuesday evening complaining of flu-like symptoms and was tested for meningitis when her condition worsened under observation.

Meningitis symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck and vomiting. The symptoms develop rapidly and quickly become debilitating.

Campus officials have urged Duke students to seek medical attention if they find themselves suffering from symptoms.

Bacterial meningitis is spread only through sustained con-

tact; even people who have been exposed to the bacteria have a very low chance of contracting the disease. People can carry the meningitis bacteria in their throat without experiencing symptoms.

There is a vaccination that decreases the likelihood of infection. Duke officials estimate that between 50 percent and 75 percent of students are vaccinated.

Bill Purdy, assistant professor of pediatrics at Duke, said the students’ close proximity to one another while tenting acts as an incubator of different kinds of disease.

Campus authorities have taken steps to ensure the students’ safety.

All 12 of the people who shared the tent with the infected Duke student for six weeks were treated with antibiotics. None have developed symptoms.

“You just put that many people in that small a space, you’re going to have problems,” Purdy said.

Purdy said that Duke students should practice “normal good hygiene” in order to stem the spread of the disease.

Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu

Indie-pop artist Lenka to perform

By Jenn Kim

Australian singer Lenka’s music career started when she was asked to sing for a movie.

Staff Writer

Australian singer-songwriter Lenka will bring her own contagious brand of indie-pop to UNC tonight with her anticipated performance at the Great Hall.

Advance ticket sales indicate a strong turnout for the performance. About 250 tickets — half of capacity — have been sold.

The concert is a stop on the electro-acoustic pop artist’s tour for her self-titled debut.

Students might recognize Lenka’s catchy tunes from the soundtracks to popular television shows, including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Dirt” and “Ugly Betty.”

Lenka is a former actress who performed in several indie films.

While still in Australia, she trained with actress Cate Blanchett.

In the movie “Somersault,” Lenka was asked to sing, and thus her singing career began.

“Her music is infectious. You Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu. can’t listen to her music without

game,” Knauer said. “For me, it’s better to keep things simple.”

It certainly was a sign of things to come, as the Tar Heels continued their success in the batter’s box all day en route to 12 hits.

Third baseman Alyssa Francona garnered a fourth of them, as the senior crept out of a mini-slump to start the season. With only one hit in five games this year, Francona fought off several inside pitches before reaching base safely.

It was the type of dominating offensive performance UNC has lacked in the early going, having only reached five runs once this season.

“Pitching is one of our strengths, but we felt going into the season that hitting was going to be our other strength,” Papa said. “We’re just starting to put it together.”

getting it stuck into your head,” said Adele Ricciardi, music committee chairwoman of the Carolina Union Activities Board, which is hosting the event.

Tom Allin, president of CUAB, also said the music would appeal to a large audience.

“It’s the kind of music that is pretty accessible regardless of familiarity,” he said.

He said the $5 student ticket price was a bargain for devoted fans and curious music lovers alike. Tickets are $15 for the general public.

“We thought it would be such a fun show that we wanted to make sure that as many students who wanted to or were even partially interested would be able to come.”

Since the artist’s popularity is on the rise, the prices of her concerts could eventually go up.

“We want to expose people to a new up-and-coming artist who won’t be so easy and cheap to see

HEAR LENKA PERFORM Time: 7 p.m. today Location: Great Hall located in the Student Union Info: www.lenkamusic.com

in the future,” Allin said.

Allin and Ricciardi said they are optimistic about ticket sales and are hoping the concert will sell out.

Tickets will be sold today at the Union box office through the start of the show.

Ricciardi said the show fits perfectly into CUAB’s schedule.

“We were looking for international artists and a female artist­.

And Lenka, being from Australia and fitting both of these categories, was an instant fit for everyone on the board,” she said.

She said the show will be an enjoyable way for students to relax and begin the weekend.

“It’s in the middle of the first wave of exams. Everyone needs something to relax, and with Valentine’s Day being this week, the nature of her music is perfect for the atmosphere we’re providing for the show,” she said.

Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.

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He/She’s Not that into you ­— UNC edition He’s just not that into you if ...

She’s just not that into you…

If he turns down your free swipe at Lenoir or Ram’s Head.

If he ignores your attempts to hang out until you get a hold of Phase 1 tickets.

If he won’t make out with you in the P2P van.

If he wears the #50 and you aren’t on the cheerleading team.

If he won’t buy you a drink - even at Deep End on 50 cent beer night.

If he reads this page of this paper and still “forgets” it’s Valentine’s Day. If he still “has to go” after you return with hot, fresh Sunrise biscuits.

If you have to try. Seriously, have you checked what the male to female ratio is?

If she has a “headache” six out of seven days a week.

If you’re not a Clef.

If you ask her out for a nice dinner and she responds, “Sure, I’ve been craving Pepper’s Pizza for a while.”

If she used the kvetching board to meet you out of desperation.

If it’s October through April and you average 0 ppg.

If she says how much she “loves spending time with you.”

If you call the number she left on your pillow and hear “Hello, this is Jimmy John’s.”

Valentine’s Playlist I Love You

I’m Just So Bitter

“Jenny” 1 The Mountain Goats 2 “Rosalita” Bruce Springsteen “These Arms of Mine” 3 Otis Redding “Just Like Heaven” 4 The Cure “Knot Comes Loose” 5 My Morning Jacket “Canadian Girl” 6 The Walkmen 7 “Kissability” Sonic Youth “Lips Like Sugar” 8 Echo and the Bunnymen 9 “God Only Knows” The Beach Boys “This Boy” 10 The Beatles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

“All Alone in an Empty House” Lost in the Trees “I’m Not Angry” Elvis Costello “Idiot Wind” Bob Dylan “Black Cadillacs” Modest Mouse “Adventures in Solitude” The New Pornographers “Like a Staring Contest” The Future Kings of Nowhere “I Hate You” The Monks “Skinny Love” Bon Iver “Ignore the Forecast” The Graves of Fairmount 0 “Thousand Dollar Wedding” Gram Parsons

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jamie williams, Diversions editor

nless you live in a total state of blissful denial, you know that Valentine’s Day will be upon us come Saturday. And we at Diversions want to make sure your Hallmark-

y a D e’s

invented day of love is as enjoyable as possible.

Seriously, we want it to be awesome. After all, most of the songs and movies we write about are based on love in at least some way. So thanks, Cupid. If it weren’t for you, I might not have a job.

What we have here is a somewhat definitive guide to the day of St. Valentine.

We had a good time putting this together, so hopefully you enjoy your evening just as much, whether you’re going out, staying in or wondering if he’ll actually call.

Facebook’s romantic secrets It is a universally acknowledged truth that a college student in possession of a Facebook has used the Web site to check out the opposite sex.

Honestly, who hasn’t used Facebook to look up the cute girl or guy in one of his or her classes?

In this way, the social networking site functions as a way to screen potential love interests before deciding whether they are worth pursuing.

All it takes is one visit to Facebook to get the essentials.

Do you share any of the same interests?

Do you have any mutual friends? Is he or she even single?

However, as with any private investigation, looking at someone’s Facebook may leave a person with more questions than answers.

What does it mean if the all-important “interested in” column is missing? Does

his or her political affiliation even matter?

Could you pursue someone who listens to Hootie and the Blowfish?

In a matter of seconds, that hypothetical relationship that you were imagining goes up in the flames of “too much information.”

But to some, the idea that people might be looking into them as a romantic possibility via the Internet is not copacetic.

“If people want to know about my personal life they can ask me,” said sophomore Lori Baldwin.

To complicate matters further, a person can be more than just “single” or “in a relationship.” What does “it’s complicated” even mean?

“I usually think they like to mess around and not be monogamous,” said senior Carrie Clifford.

Senior Annie Stevens, however, believes these statuses may also be used facetiously.

“Most of the time it’s just friends messing

around as a joke,” she said.

But is it really necessary to broadcast the intricacies of one’s personal life?

According to sophomore Matt Waters, there may be more meaning behind relationship statuses.

“It gives people more options.

Relationships are not black and white,” he said. Fellow sophomore Dan Kennedy agreed and said they “afford you more flexibility to express yourself.”

Even if it was not the intention of Facebook’s creators to enable users to connect with potential significant others, the site has become an integral part of the social and romantic lives of most college students.

If manipulated correctly, Facebook can have the potential to be another online dating service. Who needs eHarmony when you have Facebook?

-Cassie Perez

Dudes’ night in also ok, guys OK, so maybe you don’t happen to have a date for Saturday. No problem, guys. Call up your buddies, order one of those heart-shaped pizzas from Papa John’s I got a flier about in the mail the other day, and, you know, do guy things.

That awful MTV show has put the term “bromance” into the national lexicon, but that doesn’t exactly make it acceptable. Please guys, don’t ever use that word.

That’s not what this is.

This is hanging out with friends on a Saturday night. Nothing wrong with that, right?

Maybe there will be a good NBA game on or something. If that’s not your bag, then a good comedy (avoid

John Cusack) can be a nice way to kill a few hours while you wait for the one roommate who actually did manage to trick someone into going out with him to get back and describe just how he managed to strike out.

So guys, don’t let Valentine’s Day get you down. It’s just another day, after all.

And you know, if things get really rough, just go out and laugh at the guys on dates who just have no idea what they’re doing.

Who knows? Maybe you’ll get lucky and find another group doing the exact same thing.

-Jamie Williams

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Haskins rolls with changes Compilation Old Ceremony learns from past

HEAR THE OLD CEREMONEY Time: 9:30 p.m. Saturday Location: Cat’s Cradle Info: www.catscradle.com Tix: $10

By Linnie Greene staff writer

For Django Haskins, lead singer of The Old Ceremony, a lot has changed in the past four and a half years.

As The Old Ceremony has risen to more and more success, he’s been able to abandon that loathsome “day job,” perform at envy-inducing gigs, and write music that’s garnered both critical acclaim and a sizeable fan base.

With such a burgeoning musical career and a new album, Walk On Thin Air, one might think Django Haskins is content to revel in The Old Ceremony’s success, but he doesn’t hesitate to point out a very different philosophy.

“It’s really nice to have that kind of thing happen,” Haskins says of the recognition that the band has received. “But we try not to take it too seriously because the only thing that matters is the next show.”

In short, he operates under a simple and effective mantra: “If it sounds good, do it.”

Part of The Old Ceremony’s suc-

copied song about the dangers of fame and fortune.

However, such small quibbles are hard to hold to while one is surrounded by the easy grandeur and disarming tenderness that the Old Ceremony make sound so easy.

But the truth is that sort of music is not easy, and it’s that fact that makes Walk on Thin Air stand out as a truly great pop album.

nite evolution. “Over time, it’s just really kind of turned into the real core. The band is still all the same people; it’s just turned into much more of a band,” said Haskins.

“We’re all married to each other, basically.”

In the process of writing the new album, Haskins encountered his fair share of inspiration while the band was touring, some of which wasn’t musical.

“Sometimes I get inspired by weird things like movies,” he said.

“I’ll watch some movie and, not necessarily the story, but the mood or the colors will make me want to write a song.

“I’ll take inspiration wherever I can find it, because it’s not always easy to sit down with a blank piece of paper and say something in a new way.”

Though The Old Ceremony has traveled throughout the United States, Haskins made clear that the band’s loyalty and love for the Triangle is still intact. The large community of local musicians is a considerable draw for Haskins.

While he cited a limited number of venues as an occasional hindrance, he pointed out that “the benefits far outweigh the difficulties.”

The venues might be limited, but that doesn’t prevent the band from enjoying local gigs. “The Cradle is one of our favorite venues,” Haskins said, “largely because it’s our hometown venue. Those are some of our favorite shows because we’re really lucky to have people that come and see us play.”

The band doesn’t hesitate to play a venue that might appear inadequate at first glance.

“Some of my favorite ones are these really small venues where we’d show up and see the stage and think, ‘There’s no way we’re going to fit on this stage,’” he said. “And then somehow we Tetris ourselves on the stage and it’s one of the best shows we’ve ever had because we’re so connected to each other.”

Contact the Diversions Editor at dive@unc.edu.

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Photo courtesy of The Old Ceremony, by Scott simontacchi

The Old Ceremony (left to right) are Daniel Hall, Gabriel Pelli, Matt Brandau, Django Haskins and Mark Simonsen. The band will release its new album Saturday night at Cat’s Cradle with Roman Candle opening. cess, according to Haskins, comes from the close bond the band shares.

He emphasized that its current sound isn’t necessarily reflective of its past.

“It’s definitely changed a lot over the years,” Haskins states.

“Originally it was kind of a loose bunch of musicians and we’d have as many as eleven musicians onstage at a time in some of our earliest shows—horn players, strings, all kinds of stuff.”

But since that period, The Old Ceremony has experienced a defi-

Sizing up ‘Walk on Thin Air’ by jordan lawrence assistant diversions editor

Walk on Thin Air, the new album from Chapel Hill’s the Old Ceremony, is the kind of large, emotionally confused pop album that U2 became unable to make in 1991.

Not that the band uses any of the same tools.

U2 used hugely reverbed guitars and elements of dance rock while the Old Ceremony pieces together huge pop anthems from leftover rock ’n’ roll bits by bands including the Beatles and the Who. But the way lead singer Django Ha s k i n s ’ c o n f e s s i o n a l s a r e wrapped in myriad strings and keys turn them into easily identifiable common man anthems ready for any arena.

In “Plate Tectonics,” the album’s best track, the simple guitar rock that opens the song is augmented by soaring violin and organ as Haskins nails the unavoidable way people drift apart with lines such as “Still we hold each other’s hands,/But we get torn apart by the land.”

Throughout the rest of the album, the band continues to make songs of this easily identifiable yet lyrically stimulating pattern with results that range from fist-pumping expressions of strength (Til My Voice is Gone”) to dumbfounded regret (“Someone I Used to Know”).

But the easy consistency displayed over most of the album does falter here and there.

“Boy Prince,” for instance, comes off as just another carbon-

MUSICreview the old ceremony walk on thin air pop-rock

hits many of the right notes by jamie williams diversions editor

Charity compilations, for whatever reason, are usually the places bands go to unload their dregs — places to dump the songs that were deemed unfit for release on a band’s proper albums.

Dark Was The Night defies that stereotype totally. Whether it’s the cause, the fact that it was compiled by respected band The National, or a simple bit of competitive desire to one-up everyone else, there are few throwaways throughout the two disc collection.

Profits from the sale of the discs benefit the Red Hot Organization — an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS. And the heavyweights of the Pitchfork-approved set have lined up to contribute, submitting new songs, a few covers and some choice collaborations.

Two of those collaborations stand out, both for the marqueeready names and the seamless way the two artists meld their individual styles and strengths together.

K i c k i n g o ff t h e a l b u m i s “Knotty Pine,” a song that pairs rising stars Dirty Projectors with the legendary David Byrne.

Combining the g ymnastic vocals of Dirty Projector Dave Longstreth with a shimmying guitar and metronomic toy piano that create the bounce that Byrne is known for, the track starts the compilation in style.

It’s a logical combination that may not have existed if it weren’t for the work of Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, who produced the album.

As beautiful as the previous track is, it is equaled by the pair-

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ing of Feist and Grizzly Bear, who combine on the gently moving “Service Bell.”

The track recalls Feist circa Let It Die — you know, before the iPod commercials and Sesame Street appearances — with Grizzly Bear providing the atmospheric backdrop for Feist’s pristine vocals.

The strange thing about this album, though, is that it is just so easy to skip around, highlighting your favorite tracks and avoiding the others.

As with many albums featuring various artists, the good songs are great and further the knowledge that these bands are some of the most talented artists working today.

The problem, though, is that no one really seems ready to step up and declare themselves as head and shoulders above the rest.

In addition to the avoidable nature of some of the tracks, there are also some smaller scale bands that fail to capitalize on the possibly star-making opportunity to be tucked in between well established acts.

The songs flow together quite nicely; only the raspy delivery of Buck 65’s spoken word/rap number seems out of place.

This is an incredible compilation for an incredible cause, but a little iTunes rearranging might be necessary for maximum enjoyment.

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HOWLING AT THE MOON

Alela Diane

Psychic Ills

To Be Still

Mirror Eye

folk

Psych/Experimental

Alela Diane’s musical style has been classified as “psychedelic folk,” but there is nothing really “trippy” about this album.

If anything, the album, which invokes images of dusky purple sunsets and craggy canyon peaks, and Diane’s numerous references to the California landscape, might fit better under the admittedly invented label of “transcendental folk.”

In songs such as “Dry Grass and Shadows” and “My Brambles,” Diane associates nature with deep affection.

In “My Brambles,” she sings, “’Cause your love calms my brambles/And your hands bring me sweet lavender.”

And although it’s best described as plain old folk, driving percussion that is often absent from the genre supports one of the most powerful songs, “White as Diamonds.”

In the song, a lone acoustic guitar starts out and is then joined by drums and eventually a full-out string section to provide a sense of swelling grandeur and emotion.

Throughout the album Diane’s voice is sultry and, at times, slightly ethereal.

On the song “Age Old Blues,” her voice and songwriting beg comparison to Joni Mitchell, over-filling songs with the characteristic warble that Mitchell utilized to better effect because of her restraint.

Despite some evocative imagery here and there, the album is nothing special. Diane is clearly talented, but each song just feels like a continuation of the previous one.

The album would be excellent ambient music for yoga or studying, but otherwise is not particularly stimulating.

It’s been a while since anybody thought about Psychic Ills.

The enigmatic psych-drone outfit has kept itself under the radar since the release of 2006’s bluestinted Dins, breaking the silence only with a re-release of the band’s early material on Early Violence.

Three years is a long wait between albums, especially for an experimental Brooklyn band somewhat in its infancy, which begs the question of whether the time between albums has been time well spent.

Mirror Eye makes its modus operandi emphatically clear from the onset, as the album begins with the Krautrock flavored drone workout, “Mantis.”

It makes perfect sense that Psychic Ills would start leaning a little more toward drone and improvisation but it’s unfortunate how poorly the band actually pulls it off.

The record fails to feel as dynamic as the psychedelic blues of Dins, instead getting lost in itself as it meanders across lazy synthesizer hippie freakouts.

“Fingernail Tea” is more reminiscent of the band’s earlier work and features the most percussion of any song here. The track is a hypnotic jam session meets vision quest that builds and layers itself very tightly until it all falls apart around itself.

It’s also one of the few times you hear Tres Warren sing on the record. This is a shame because he’s actually not bad. Why the band chose to completely ignore vocals at this point is beyond me.

With the loss of the vocal and lyrical quality of its songs, the band feels without purpose.

The whole ordeal ultimately feels uninspired and unfocused, which is a shame for what was such a promising band.

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On his latest mixtape, Mic Terror’s accessibly pun-riddled and over-sexualized backpack rap features an entertaining mix of boasting, gibberish and inflection-filled rhymes.

But without typecasting himself as mere token, wisecracking Internet hype, Mic finds a way to balance both his “black Bart Simpson” persona and his wistful one on King of the New School.

For first-time listeners, the Chicago MC introduces himself with several renditions of classic hip-hop cuts, delivering a barrage of one-liners to familiar beats by familiar artists like Black Star and Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

However, for those familiar with Mic, or looking for more substance, look to original songs such as “If God Were Mic” and “A--hole.”

On the latter, Mic airs out some of his baggage and takes shots at the society surrounding him with lines such as “Can’t sell crack, but they sell cigarettes and sell liquor/ No cure for AIDS, but they got pills to make your d--k bigger.”

The mixtape custom of including co-signs doesn’t really help the release as some (M.I.A.) don’t add anything and others (Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes) actually detract from its quality.

While the bulk of production comes courtesy of remixes, M$M produces two new tracks that match Mic’s style with guitar riffs and thumping piano to freshen up what would otherwise be two soulless songs.

So, after two solid mixtapes, this one really doesn’t do much to build on Mic’s strengths. If he really wants to claim his selfclaimed crown, he needs to step from behind the safe remixes and announce his presence with more original production.

On the four true songs that make up the debut EP from Chapel Hill’s Harmute, it seems that the band had two conflicting ideas on its mind: what it thought it should do and what it does well.

The first two songs on The Very Last Mermule represent the first, with the band stretching as far as it can to be things that it is not.

“New L eaves” is a clumsy breakup song that tries to be too clever for its own good. Singer Jesse Wooten doesn’t do angrily detached nearly as well as he does earnestness, and it shows here.

“The Same Chords Forever Endeavor” is a forced epic that tries too hard to turn a creeping banjo and guitar riff and an empty musical metaphor into something grand. Seriously, it’s hard to think of more ambiguous lyrics than “We’re torn apart, the guitar fills with water/And here are the chords we once played together.”

However, the second half shows Harmute playing it smarter and sticking to the techniques it does best.

“Turn This Car Around” is a more-than-competent version of the tumultuous acoustic despair of The Mountain Goats with words that show that the band may have been listening to John Darnielle enough to inherit some of his lyrical chops. The song also benefits from the interesting interplay between the well-worn, insistent nasal croon and the smooth piercing voice of the band’s other singer, Skylar Gudas.

But the band saves the best for last with “Spencer.” In a textbookperfect rendition of how to sing a break-up song, Gudas fills her richly tuned pipes with aching despair in a vocal performance that sounds more like it came from a Broadway musical than a self-released EP from an indie band.

The record also doesn’t benefit from “Etc.,” a tease of a fifth track that takes the melody from “Turn This Car Around” and adds a whistle track for a useless instrumental that baits the reader into thinking he’s got one more song.

So while The Very Last Mermule might not be a universally pleasing affair, it proves that Harmute has plenty to grow on as it continues to grow its sound.

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Visionar y direc tor Henr y Selick (“The Nightmare Before Christmas”) brings his gorgeous visions to the screen in 3-D stop motion animated feature “Coraline.”

Based on the wonderful book

by Neil Gaiman, “Coraline” follows the tale of the young title character who believes her life to be hopelessly dull.

That is, until she finds a door that leads to an alternate universe which seems to be a mirror of her own life, but instead allows all her wildest dreams to come true.

But Coraline soon finds out that there’s something very wrong.

“Coraline” is the first stop motion animated feature to be shot entirely with 3-D high definition cameras, and the result is glorious. If at all possible, see this movie in 3-D. While the movie would certainly be satisfying even with the mute button turned on, the story is also well-crafted.

Selick, who also wrote the screenplay for the film, keeps the film relatively simple and directed, letting the unique and painstaking form of animation tell most of the story.

And while “Coraline” is sure to thrill children, adults will appreciate the film even more, as the story’s creepiness is subtle and haunting.

In the end, “Coraline” is, in fact, a children’s story. And while Gaiman’s writing, along with Selick’s vision, creates a world that adults can enjoy, the world of fantasy and diversion is simply that — a grand spectacle.

But what a grand spectacle it is.

To borrow a metaphor from the actual dialogue of “He’s Just Not That Into You,” this movie is a lot like a basset hound — cute, but in a sad, pitiful way.

Trying unsuccessfully to capture the uncomfortable moments between first date and second, this film takes what could have been a humorous premise and turns it into a cringe-worthy commentary on our impersonal and distant society.

Text messages and e-mails are the primary modes of communication and MySpace is the new booty call, don’t ya know.

For all that talk of how technology makes dating more difficult, the film largely centers around the plight of Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin), who employs a pretty simple dating logic.

Gigi just wants a guy to call her back. Any guy, really, will do.

Gigi is the needy, desperate type that does things like taking her phone with her to yoga class and into the shower, then wonders why guys don’t call.

They don’t call her because she’s crazy. And this movie is awful largely because she is crazy. And obnoxious.

If she were a bit more sympathetic, it might have been a little easier to stomach, but as it stands, it’s sort of like eavesdropping on a couple’s first date. It’s awkward, uncomfortable and just a little too personal.

The stories that come out of Gigi’s central dilemma are easy enough to stomach, though.

Ben Affleck’s character refuses to marry Jennifer Aniston. A role -David Berngartt that calls for pity doesn’t exactly

sequel to 2006’s horrid remake exists is painful enough, thankfully, it only drags on for 92 minutes.

T he film catches up with Clouseau (Steve Martin) still writing parking tickets, despite his victorious recovery of the Pink Panther Diamond in the first reinstallment.

Unlike the rest of France, Chief Inspector Dreyfus (John Cleese) and the audience don’t buy into Clouseau’s claimed detective genius. Huh, seems eerily similar to the plot of the first film. Go figure.

The combination of Martin’s over-dramatized French accent and a medley of jokes without punch lines make the performances of a true all-star cast frighteningly dull.

But don’t let Martin off the hook too fast. He did help cowrite the script. Guess he’s been putting too much effort into writing his next play to write a few more witty lines for himself.

“Pink Panther 2” overflows with a terrible plot that can’t decide which story line to follow — the chase for the Tornado or Clouseau’s desire for his sec-Jamie Williams retary, both of which accomplish nothing as neither are pursued Pink Panther 2 completely.

And Martin isn’t the only victim of the movie’s horrible writing. Decent actors including Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina and John Cleese are all transformed into bumbling idiots and not just because their characters were supposed to be stupid.

In the middle of this crapstorm none of these normally great actors can find an ounce of vigor or talent.

And just in case the pain of one opinionated critic isn’t enough to stop you from seeing this movie, just place yourself in the 8-yearold’s shoes sitting next to me.

He barely laughed too. suit Aniston’s established selfreliance.

Scarlett Johansson is about as hot as the hood of a summer sedan, parading around in her yoga pants and generally wreaking havoc on the mind of Bradley Cooper’s character, who happens to be married to Janine (the perfectly bitchy Jennifer Connelly).

Drama ensues. Obviously.

As the six vaguely connected storylines begin to come together, the two train cars about to wreck move clearly into view.

This trainwreck takes far too long to develop, though.

It’s one of those movies that doesn’t really leave much to interpretation. Obviously, no one ever billed this film as one requiring thought and close attention. But still, a little subtlety every now and then never actually hurt anyone.

The problem with this movie is just how obvious everything is.

Of course they all fall in love. Of course everything works out.

For a movie that sells itself as a realistic look at the folly of love, this thing sure does sew itself together far too seamlessly.

Unlike other timeless classics which have been retooled into great new movies, some favorites should be left untouched.

One of the latter is the infamously funny pseudo-Frenchman, Inspector Jacques Clouseau, made famous by Peter Sellers in a series of hilarious “Pink Panther” movies.

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aniel Hart of Durham’s Physics of Meaning croons and plays guitar at Nightlight last Thursday. The chamber pop band played in a reduced four-piece line-up that is now going on a national tour. Chapel Hill indie rock orchestra Lost in the Trees also played.

diverecommends Album from the Vaults: The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers: No significant other for Valentine’s Day action? No problem. Grab this 1971 classic, the most deliciously sleazy from rock’s best at corruption. After fueling your loneliness with “Wild Horses,” indulge in the raging anger of “Bitch” and the raucous sexuality of “Brown Sugar.” It’ll get you through Singles Awareness Day.

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“Die Hard”: Also, if you’re like us, watching a couple things blow up -Rachel Arnett always helps ease the pain. So go watch Bruce Willis bring a serious tail-whooping down on myriad bad starSystem guys in this 1988 action gem. No matter what your gender, it should Poor help you work through some of the Fair aggression. And however bad you feel on Saturday, it can’t be as bad good as walking through glass.

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Nightlight | The guitar and drums duo of Blag’ard produce short quick punches to the face of violent garage rock. The band should prove to be a force to be reckoned with in the small confines of Nightlight. 10 p.m., $5 friday Great 8 Showcase Local 506 | The News & Observer has once again picked eight bands

to be the biggest in the Triangle this year. Four of these bands are Dive favorites Hammer No More The Fingers and Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies as well as hardcore kings Double Negative and raucous rocker Lonnie Walker. 9:30 p.m., $6 saturday Dexter Romweber Duo Local 506 | The Dexter Romweber Duo will celebrate the release of its new album Ruins of Berlin with a special Valentine’s Day performance full of slapback excess.

Chapel Hill surf rockers Killer Filler also play. 10 p.m., $7 or $10 for couples.

Tuesday Tooth and Pontiak Nightlight | Viciously animalistic Durham metal band Tooth has the instrumental chops and terrifying attitude to stand with any band of the genre, and they’re going to be paired with a great one when Virginia’s heavily psychedelic and infinitely creative Pontiak comes to town. 10 p.m., $5 A Rooster For The Masses Nightlight | An unusually prodigious Tuesday in Chapel Hill shows also has a performance by Raleigh’s A Rooster For The Masses. The band makes tight, intricately arranged post-punk with the socially conscious bent of early U2. Philadelphia rock band Zelawoa also plays. 10 p.m., $5

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Program tackles teen literacy Campus Y to help Chapel Hill youth Students commonly complain about the amount of reading they have to do for a class — but for some, the task of reading itself can be as daunting.

Project Literacy, a committee within the Campus Y, is starting a youth literacy program in Chapel Hill to help improve the reading skills of teenagers in the community.

In order to raise money for the literacy program, the Campus Y will be hosting a speed dating event tonight.

In Orange County, 12 percent of the population has significant literacy needs.

The program will work with teenagers and design specific personal goals for them to reach.

“Literacy in our community is something we can start helping now,” said Caroline Guerra, cochairwoman of Project Literacy.

“Reading is something that is really easy to take for granted, since it may seem like a mundane issue for those who read all the time.”

Project Literacy’s goal is to help teenagers get up to par on their reading skills, Guerra said.

“I think because we are starting from scratch and will design our own program, it will be tailor-made to our students,” Guerra said.

The program expects to deal with students whose reading ability ranges from complete illiteracy to those with general reading struggles.

The program is currently in the process of looking for teenagers, both in and out of school, who need help improving their literacy skills.

“We are aware of the issues out there, and we want to do something about it,” said Jessica Gregory, a first-year involved in Project Literacy.

“We believe that education is the key to any kind of success.”

And for Gregory, involvement with the program is a kind of public service. In her community of Rockingham, Gregory said she’s seen the problems associated with low literacy.

The program has about seven volunteers who will tutor weekday afternoons in the youth center space under the Chapel Hill Post Office.

Teenage literacy needs have not been reached as well as those

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of other age groups, Guerra said.

Literacy programs usually target adults or young children.

“We are venturing out into a new age group,” she said.

Project Literacy is working with Liz Carter, the youth council coordinator of the town of Chapel Hill, and Willis Brooks, UNC history professor and member of the Orange County Literacy Council, to help implement the youth program.

“It’s frightening to think of living in this world without this basic skill,” Guerra said.

In addition to the youth program, Project Literacy also aims to help people improve their reading skills through book drives, reada-thons and teaching English as a second language.

“If you’re 18 and can’t read well, you will be at a disadvantage,” Guerra said. “We are trying to make sure everyone has an equal starting point.”

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Dakota Williams, who was elected Tuesday from South Campus.

Current Speaker Pro Tem Bryan Weynand, who did not seek reelection, said “change” is a vague term, and he is unsure of what incoming Congress members mean by it.

If the idea of change is to make Congress more fiscally responsible, he said he hopes they are successful.

But if they are talking about a bias in Congress, he said, “I think they are sorely mistaken and misguided in their intent to be involved in student government.”

state in the South to have such a program, which Barber said allowed 138,000 people in the state an opportunity to vote in the last election. He said many of those voters were people of color.

The anniversary will be commemorated through ceremonies throughout the many NAACP chapters, including a reception at the local Chapel Hill-Carrboro branch Thursday night, Battle said.

At a Black Student Movement meeting Wednesday night, around 70 students gathered to hear Barber speak about remaining active.

Most of the meeting was spent motivating students to attend the Contact the University Editor Historic Thousands on Jones Street at udesk@unc.edu. march in Raleigh on Saturday that

Candidates turn in finance reports Before the Board of Elections can certify Tuesday’s student election results, each candidate must turn in his or her expense reports.

These must detail — down to the cent — everything the candidates spent on their campaigns. Candidates also had to include copies of all receipts from campaign purchases.

The following numbers refer to the student body president race, whose candidates are allowed $400. Candidates who made it to next week’s runoff election get an extra $100.

Rev. William barber, president of the north Carolina naacp

will challenge further advancements in civil rights.

“We’re really trying to get involved in the local community,” said Tiffany Whiting, UNC NAACP president.

“The injustices these people still suffer are as relevant on campus as it is throughout our community.”

Bombs threaten recent Iraqi peace

House-Senate talks shrink stimulus bill; now tentatively $789.5 billion

BAGHDAD (MCT) — More than a dozen Iraqis were killed and 43 were wounded Wednesday in car bombings at a bus station in a Shiite Muslim neighborhood in south Baghdad, police said.

The bombings were part of bloody day in which at least 22 people died in attacks throughout Iraq, breaking a relative calm that has lasted several months.

The attacks came a little more than a week after Iraq held provincial elections in 14 of its 18 provinces. Although last week’s elections sparked no major violence, Wednesday’s attacks could foreshadow disruptions as election officials prepare to announce the winners.

WASHINTGON, D.C. (MCT) — Lawmakers negotiating a final compromise on the economic stimulus package tentatively agreed Wednesday on a $789.5 billion price tag are seriously considering scaling back tax breaks for new car and home buyers while restoring some cuts in state education aid and health care.

The total cost would be well below the measures that t h e S e n at e a n d Ho u s e o f Representatives passed.

The negotiators’ view is that as long as the cost stays at or below $800 billion, they’d be able to attract some moderate Republican votes — crucial to Senate passage — even as some

of the Republicans’ favorite tax cuts are trimmed.

The House-Senate negotiators plan to resume talks Wednesday afternoon.

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Budget Director Peter Orszag have been involved in the discussions. They and House Democratic leaders have been adamant that school funding cuts be restored.

The House approved a $79 billion State Fiscal Stabilization Fund on Jan. 28 to help states with education costs, as well as $20 billion for school construction. The Senate cut the fund to $39 billion and provided no money for construction.

Israeli elections still inconclusive

Ruling against hunger detainees

Bailout hangs on bad assets’ value

JERUSALEM (MC T) — Inconclusive election results propelled Israel’s political rivals into a fractious new fight Wednesday over the ideological direction of the country’s next coalition government.

When it’s over, analysts said, Israel is likely to end up with a broad-but-shallow unity government that’s too weak to negotiate any diplomatic breakthroughs — or a center-right coalition that’s unwilling to accept painful compromises for peace advocated by the Obama administration.

With the centrist foreign minister and the hakwish former prime minister both claiming victory, the political standoff is likely to drag on for weeks.

MIAMI, Fla. (MCT) — A federal judge refused Wednesday to stop Guantanamo guards from strapping hunger strikers into a restraint chair in a decision that named President Barack Obama, not George W. Bush, as the target of the unlawful detention petition.

“Significant harm could befall medical and security staff at Guantanamo Bay if the injunction is granted,” U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler wrote in her 24-page ruling, which accepts the Pentagon’s argument that its forced-feeding is humane.

Two Yemenis had sought an injunction against use of the chair as part of their habeas corpus petition.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — More than four months after the federal government sought $700 billion to get troubled assets off bank balance sheets, there’s a new administration that’s promising to, yes, get troubled assets off bank balance sheets.

Howe ver, the ne w plan unveiled Tuesday by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was met with skepticism because it lacks any detail on how the bad assets that are clogging up the nation’s financial system will be addressed.

“There’s been essentially no forward movement,” said Bert Ely, a nationally recognized banking consultant and expert on past bank bailouts.

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Child Care Services DAY CARE SHARE. Seeking family to share day care slot at Victory Village for 2 days/wk starting summer 2009. Child’s DOB must be 12/26/06 thru 6/26/07. 966-4085 or wilfert@ email.unc.edu.

AFORDABLE, QUALITY IN HOME family child care has an opening available. Please call Annie, 919-967-3739.

Child Care Wanted AFTERNOON WORK OPPORTUNITY for a student watching 2 kids, 12 and 7, for a few hours on some days. Need own transportation. 968-6451 or khaksari8@gmail.com.

SITTER, DRIVER NEEDED for 2 children, ages 14 and 9, from 2:30-6pm, M-Th. Call 919454-5281.

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Entry-level positions available, no experience necessary! Gain valuable experience beyond the classroom and make a difference in the lives of others. Part-time ($10.40/hr.) and full-time positions ($10.50/hr.) available.

Child Care Wanted AFTERNOON CHILD CARE NEEDED. Experienced sitter needed M/Tu/Th from 2:305:30pm to meet 8 and 10 year-old boys at the bus, help with homework and activities.

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EVENING, WEEKEND CHILD CARE needed for our 21 month-old son, 2 evenings/wk 5-7pm and 1 weekend afternoon. In Durham. Start immediately. Contact Annika, aimbrie@gmail.com.

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SEEKING STUDENTS ASAP interested in overnight elder care, 11pm-8am, for an older female patient in private Chapel Hill home.

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FOUND: SILVER BRACELET Found 2/9 by Coker Hall. Call or email to identify. lmporter@ email.unc.edu or 704-301-7484.

SUMMER JOB. Live and work on the Outer Banks (Nags Head area). Now hiring for all positions. Visit www. mworth.com for information and an employment application.

FOUND: 1GB CRUZER usb flash drive in UL computer lab. Contains a few pictures. Call to identify. 704-989-3820.

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2BR AND 4BR. WALK TO UNC. 2BR/2BA Chancellors Square and 4BR/4.5BA Columbia Place. Updated, all private baths, parking. Summer 2009. $680/BR. Email agent for photos, details: simong@hpw.com, 919606-2803.

2BR/1BA DUPLEX in quiet, 4 unit complex.

Fantastic bargain on Legion Road on the Durham and Chapel Hill line near Eastgate.

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Ideal for grad students, non-smokers. On D busline. $675/mo. 919-563-0773.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: Darling apartment for rent less than a mile from campus, surrounded by beautiful woods on Franklin Street. 2BR/1BA, all electric. Available May 2009. Call 929-1714 for visit!

UNIQUE COTTAGE DOGWOOD ACRES 2BR/ 1BA. Awesome neighborhood. Huge yard with fence. Check out posting 1025931054 on craigslist (in housing). $1,000/mo. ccnehrenberg@gmail.com.

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ROOMMATES TO SHARE 4BR, like new home in Carrboro. $1,900/mo. Available June 1st and August 1st. Call Ericka, 619-4703.

5BR/2BA CONDO in triplex. Hillsborough Street. Completely remodeled, hardwoods, tile throughout, new appliances, W/D, near bus stop, $2,500/mo. No pets, available August 2009. 919-227-9177, maxredic@ carolina.rr.com.

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SUMMER INTERNSHIPS! Are you interested in working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities this summer? Our summer internship is a great way to build your resume while also helping people. No experience is necessary, and training is provided! $10.40/hr. Join us for a short information session on Friday, 2-13-09 at 111 Providence Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. If you cannot attend this session but would like to apply for the Summer position (direct support professional position), please fill out our online application available at www.rsi-nc.org. 919-942-7391.

OFFICE CLEANER, COOK Need dependable professional from 8:30am-12:30pm M-F to clean offices, windows, errands as needed and assist with light lunch preparations. Must have valid drivers license. 919-287-1824.

CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS Department is seeking experienced sports instructors to work the following half day camps. Pay is $420 for head instructor and $360 for assistant instructor. All camps run from 8am-11am. Field Hockey July 13-17 (assistant needed), Field Hockey June 29-July 3 (assistant needed), Taste of Sports July 27-31 (head and assistant needed), Ultimate Frisbee June 22-26 (head and assistant needed), Volleyball July 20-24 (head and assistant needed. For info call 918-7376.

CARRBORO RECREATION AND PARKS Department is looking for an experienced baseball instructor to work with 4-6 year-olds and parents on Saturdays from 9-10am April 18 to May 16. Pay $450. Call 918-7376 for info.

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EGG DONORS NEEDED. UNC Health

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For written information, please call 919-966-1150 ext. 5 and leave your current mailing address.

DOG WALK, RUN. Reasonably athletic student(s) needed to walk fast or run with 2 foxhounds periodically, mornings starting anytime from 6:30-7:15am and late afternoon, early evenings. $25-30/hr, must have car. 5 miles from campus. Please call Beth.

919-360-0199.

BARTENDERS ARE IN DEMAND! Earn $20-$35/hr. 1 or 2 week and weekend classes. 100% job placement assistance.

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Services LAW OFFICE OF CHAUNCEY MALONE. Practice areas include criminal, traffic, DWI, entertainment among others. Evening and weekend hours available by appointment. Reasonable flat fees available.

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Sublets APARTMENT: 2BR for sublet in 4BR/4BA apartment in Chapel Ridge. 2 miles from campus. Contact Jessica and Katherine for information. Email hjessica@email.unc.edu or call 919-916-1225.

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YMCA AT MEADOWMONT (Formerly the Meadowmont Club) We are hiring member services, snack bar staff, certified lifeguards, swim lessons instructors and camp counselors for summer! Get an application form from www.chcymca.org and mail to or drop off at YMCA at Meadowmont, 301 Old Barn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. For more info contact Nicki Smith at nsmith@chcymca.org.

SUMMER CAMP STAFF WANTED. NO WEEKEND WORK! The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants 18 and older that are interested in working with campers ages 6-11 this upcoming summer in a recreational setting. Experience working with children or in a summer camp environment is a plus, but not necessary. Pay range is $8.25/hr and up. Job begins in late May and ends in mid-August. Please contact Joseph Voska at joseph.voska@ci.raleigh. nc.us or at 919-831-6165. The City of Raleigh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 - Communications are iffy now, so you’d better watch what you say. Caution your partner and-or spouse to be similarly cautious. No need to stir up trouble.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 - Get into the groove at work. Don’t let yourself argue with the rules, regulations and other powers that be. Just do what you’re supposed to do. Let them take care of themselves.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 - Tidy up your place and make sure everything’s in order. That will give you more time for fun and games later. Better hurry; later could get here pretty soon.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 - The next couple of days should be very interesting. You’ll hear every reason why your methods won’t work. Just laugh and take suggestions.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 - Invest part of your money into new creative projects.

They’re fun, and that’s always good for you. Besides, you might build a few items that increase your net worth.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 - The money is starting to trickle in a little faster than before. Does this mean you’re in the clear? Unfortunately not. Make it into another nest egg and keep it safe.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 - Slow down with the orders now. They’re apt to be misunderstood.

You’re into a difficult area. Think it over before you proceed. You don’t want to get them all going in the wrong direction.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 - Take care, all is no longer well. Costs are souring. Will these costs be charged to the client? Are you in the game to look good or to make money?

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 - The closer you get to the top, the more the hearing changes. You may be best friends with the receptionist, but if the boss won’t let you in, you’re not doing it right.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 - Careful now. Be watching out for the lies and confusing traffic.

Something’s not right, concerning communication and-or travel. Watch out for con artists and drunks.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 - All sorts of new arguments and considerations are popping up. You should be pretty sure what you want by now; that’s the important part. These new obstacles make you rethink your plans. No problem, right?

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termination in November.

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Then, with only a few seconds left in the game, he threw down a two-handed fast break dunk with a little extra time to hang on the rim.

And with the clock winding down, it was Lawson — the best player on the floor in a game full of talent — who ended up with the ball in his hands and shared a choice expletive with the Cameron Crazies as he walked off the court.

“If (either Greg Paulus or Nolan Smith) was guarding me, I was going to the basket because I felt like neither one of them could stay in front of me,” Lawson said. “And also, when I came off screens whoever stepped out one of the bigs I was going around them. I didn’t feel like anybody could stop me tonight.”

bers. All of them are white.

Weathers came to UNC in 2001 after receiving her medical doctorate at East Carolina University and a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University.

The complaint alleges that Kotch greeted Weathers in his first individual interview with her by saying, “I guess I’ll be the one who ends up having to work with you.”

From then on, Weathers claims Kotch had a discriminatory attitude that spread to other faculty members, despite her continued attempts to make connections.

Shortly after her professorship was renewed in 2004, Weathers was

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minutes.”

As play resumed in the second half, the score tightened and emotions flared.

Kyle Singler, who led Duke with 22 points, was flagged for a technical foul, and it seemed as though every rebound resulted in at least one player crashing to the floor.

Williams even ditched his jacket with 12:31 remaining as the two rivals braced for the game’s stretch run.

The increased intensity spilled over to UNC’s defensive play as well. Duke stopped getting open looks and was held to 32 points after halftime.

“In the first half, they got some easy baskets, they were driving on us, just beating us to the basket,” junior Wayne Ellington said.

“But in the second half we just dug deeper, we didn’t give them as many easy shots. We made them shoot over us and take tougher ones.”

On offense, North Carolina turned to its stars to control of the game. Ty Lawson attacked the hoop, and Hansbrough asserted himself in the paint.

The two UNC starters combined to score 32 points in the second half after each scored four in the first.

“In the second half, we kind of had the mindset that we were going to outscore them,” Singler said. “But you’re not going to outscore Carolina.”

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quickly that alternative method of delivery is being embraced when the momentum for change becomes unstoppable.”

The focus is on making the system more viable in the long run, Gage said.

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New leadership An almost entirely new Student Congress has big plans for the next year. See pg. 3 for story.

Contagious indie-pop Tickets are still available to hear Australian singer-songwriter Lenka perform tonight. See pg. 4 for story.

Dominant offense The softball team beat UNCWilmington 8-0 to win its first home game Wednesday. See pg. 4 for story.

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Gage said when she became chairwoman last year, she wanted to find a sustainable model for higher education in the state. She said she sees “strategic” cuts as a way to promote online and distance learning, as well as community college involvement.

“Across the country, I think what Contact the Sports Editor we’re seeing is a tipping point,” Gage at sports@unc.edu. said. “I think what we’ll see is very

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Those two factors — offense and defense — came to a head during UNC’s 14-0 run where the game’s signature moment occurred.

Up 80-71, Hansbrough received the ball on the right wing as the shot clock wound down. And just as he did three years ago, he knocked down a back-breaking 3-pointer to bookend his Cameron career.

“It’s a big accomplishment,” Hansbrough said on going 4-0 at Duke.

With the win, Hansbrough and Green became two of only four players to win four straight games at Cameron in the Mike Krzyzewski era.

“I told our guys, ‘The streak is going to stop at some time,’” Williams said. “‘Let’s just put it off for another year.’”

Hansbrough could appreciate the feat he had just accomplished.

“This is one of the toughest places to play in college basketball. Not many people are able to do this, and I feel honored to be up there.”

informed that certain faculty members had complained that she was not fit for her position and recommended that she not be reappointed in 2007, the complaint states.

She said she was mistreated by Kotch, Peterson and Rimer during the 2007 reappointment process.

Weathers claims that a significant portion of her reappointment material was not reviewed by her superiors that year, including a three-inchthick package she compiled.

Her attorney did not return calls for comment.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“I told our guys, ‘The streak is going to stop at some time. Let’s just put it off for another year.’” roy williams, unc men’s basketball coach

EDITORIAL CARTOON

By Alex Lee, lobin@email.unc.edu

Featured online reader comment:

“We light toilet paper and newspaper on fire and jump over it and climb on light posts, and we laugh and laugh and yell our pretty little lungs out.”

AMANDA YOUNGER Race columnist

Senior journalism major from the Bronx, N.Y. E-mail: ayounger@email.Unc.Edu

Be my Valentine: Love is colorblind

— on “why we still really, really hate dukies”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New plans for Grove Park will hurt the community

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alentine’s Day. Single’s Awareness Day. Mopearound-the-house-with-acarton-of-Rocky-Road-and-The Notebook-in-the-backgroundday. No matter what signifiers you opt to use to refer to Feb. 14, there is no denying that love — or lack thereof — will be in the RACE COLUMNIST forefront of most people’s minds this weekend.

And though I will choose to proudly wear my singleness as a badge of honor this Saturday (donning all black and mocking all things pink, red or heartshaped) there is one thing that will bring a smile to my face: Seeing living examples that love is colorblind.

I am ashamed to admit that while being the product of an interracial marriage myself, I have always given more credence to some types of relationships over others.

There still remains a part of me (and some other minority women) that feels hurt and angry at the sight of a minority man with a white woman.

Attribute it to historical connotations of white women as prizes to be attained or a seeming lack of “good” minority men, but sometimes when I see a minority male with a white woman I wonder why he couldn’t find someone of his own race to be with.

Were we not good enough? Of the more than 3,800 minority women who go to this University, not one of them struck your fancy?

This had always been easy for me to say because there were never names and stories behind the couples I saw. But then I sat down with Craig Desmond, who is white, and Patrice Graham, who is black, and my perception changed.

The two met in biology II and were friends for years until, as Craig says, “I finally realized she was a little sweetie and I had to have her.”

Though their families have been generally supportive of their relationship, prolonged stares and disapproving comments from passers-by continue to be an everyday reality for the couple.

But Patrice optimistically says, “Nothing in life is worth having if you don’t have to work for it.”

The brief time I spent with them truly got me thinking. And at the risk of being cornier than one of those damn bags of candy hearts with “Be Mine” and “I Love You” on them, they really renewed my belief that you can’t help who you fall in love with — you’re not supposed to.

There is no formula that makes people of the same race more compatible, because if that was the case there wouldn’t be same-race relationships that are dismal failures or interracial ones that are incredibly successful. The sight of interracial couples should not be a source of anger but rather a testament to the wonderfully unpredictable nature of love.

And whether you’re in love, out of love, or at that wonderfully “complicated” Facebook status, relationships are meant to be unpredictable and unique.

So this Valentine’s Day, despite my often cynical view of the holiday, I will look forward to seeing love of all colors.

And just as a public service announcement: I don’t discriminate against color or creed, so maybe I’ll even find a little love myself this Feb. 14.

Friday: Frank Sturges will write about the significance of the NAACP’s HK on J march in Raleigh on Saturday.

Without representation When too few students run for Student Congress, we can’t complain

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tudent Congress needs to be a representative body. It needs to be composed of people that are passionate about making student government work.

But on Tuesday’s ballot, three districts had no Student Congress candidates.

In addition, three more districts had fewer candidates on the ballot than seats.

This is a serious blow to the legitimacy of student government.

A prospective candidate only needs 20 signatures to be placed on the ballot.

It is disappointing to think that at a school of our size,

there aren’t enough students motivated enough to run.

Although all Congress seats were eventually filled by write-in candidates, student government functions much better when seats are contended for.

But merely filling the seats is not the point.

Next year, the University is facing significant budget cuts.

And students will need all branches of their government to be forceful advocates for their interests.

Yet, by leaving so many empty seats, we send the message to our administration

that we are apathetic.

Fu r t h e r m o r e , S t u d e n t Congress allocates funds for campus organizations.

Money that comes from student fees.

Without representatives, we cannot legitimately complain about how our student fees are being spent when too few of us choose to sit on Congress.

What we need is a renewed sense of responsibility.

By leaving so many seats empty, students are undermining the legitimacy of Student Congress and its ability to represent them in the coming term.

Additional route needed Chapel Hill-Carrboro circular bus route would aid commuters, businesses

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he Raynor administration should be applauded for successfully pushing changes to the current Safe Ride J Route.

The new route connects East Franklin Street with downtown Carrboro and includes a stop at the Varsity Theatre.

But the improvements shouldn’t stop there.

Using Chapel Hill Transit, it is impossible to get from East Franklin Street to downtown Carrboro without the hassle of transferring buses.

The town could look to a recent Raleigh initiative for a solution.

Starting Friday, Raleigh will implement the Circulator R-Line, a free bus service that “circulates” the downtown area every 10 to 15 minutes with extended hours on weekend nights.

Chapel Hill should investigate implementing a similar route that connects East Franklin with downtown Carrboro.

Both towns would benefit from a circulator bus system.

A circulator route would enable individuals to park in one of the many Chapel Hill lots and take a quick bus ride down Main Street, where parking is limited.

And opening up the area for more daytime shoppers and nightlife could boost Carrboro commerce.

The route would also enable easier commutes for Carrboro residents working in Chapel Hill and for students getting to and from campus.

Town and university officials have discussed the safety of students and residents during evening hours in town development plans. Creating

a circulator would allow students to get from campus to Carrboro more safely at night, saving students the mile walk in dimly lit areas.

The revised Safe Ride J Route is only the beginning.

Town and University officials should look at the feasibility of implementing a permanent daily circulator route.

Ride the new Safe Ride J Route: Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Stops include: Varsity Theatre Henderson Street at the Post Office Rosemary Street Downtown Carrboro on Main Street Greensboro Street

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Women’s Basketball

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We hate you. Your most recent victim was Ruckus, our favorite legal free music program on campus. Guess it’s time to open Pandora’s box.

Way to stick it to Duke! After struggling in the first half, the ladies of women’s basketball really pulled it together to trounce the school in Durham 75 to 60.

And props to the crowd, too, for its enthusiasm. Go Heels!

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools deserves an A+. The district still boasts the lowest highschool dropout rate in North Carolina.

Way to leave no child left behind.

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Raleigh’s own “Cordmaker Field of Dreams,” won a coveted award at the Westminister Kennel Dog Show The four-year-old puli bears an uncanny resemblance to Bob Marley’s dreadlocks.

Would you like a chair in the face with that wrap? Last week’s BSki’s fight sent a crowd of students running for cover.

We ask that the morons who instigated this fracas to stay at home from now on.

Summer Reading We’re stoked about this y e a r ’s s u m m e r reading — written by a UNC journalism school professor. Maybe first-years will read the book now that they might have the author in class.

TO THE EDITOR, On Feb. 23, the Town Council will likely vote to enact a proposed rezoning ordinance that will allow the developer of Grove Park Condominiums to make changes to the original plans.

These changes, and the development in general, alarm residents.

I have lived in Chapel Hill since 1970 and have experienced its many changes — some good, some not so good.

I can understand why the Town Council is interested in increasing the population density of this area. However, I am distressed at what effects increasing the density will have. Traffic will increase; limited resources will be even more stressed; low- to middle-income housing will be removed; property taxes will increase; and the overall environment will suffer.

I should also point out that removing a significant segment of this neighborhood’s population — the residents of Town House apartments — without providing something for them in return is not fair.

Finally, the development of Carolina North is also going to have an additional impact on this neighborhood in ways similar to the ones just mentioned.

Unless something happens to increase the diversity of businesses uptown, there will be fewer people who spend money there. Let’s face it, middle income people who would be able to afford this new proposed housing are not going to walk uptown to shop. Instead, they will drive elsewhere, thus increasing traffic, increasing the negative environmental impact and not increasing the business of local merchants.

Deborah R. Finn Chapel Hill

Something must be done about cigarette littering TO THE EDITOR: Following the smoking ban that began in January 2008, Polk Place is now in a sad state. Littered with cigarette butts and other trash, it is almost impossible to sit anywhere within 100 feet of the flagpole without sitting on the stompedon end of a cigarette.

Although I’m still undecided on the merits of the smoking ban itself, smokers should not leave their trash all over the place.

The quad is one of the most beautiful parts of our campus, especially with spring arriving and people lounging and enjoying the warmer weather.

The fact remains that many student smokers are slowly filling up the lawn with trash — a space they are paying to be kept clean and presentable.

This is unacceptable.

What is worse, though, is seeing faculty and staff participate in this activity, which I have witnessed multiple times.

Our professors, who are supposed to be symbols of our University and role models for students, are participating in littering our quads. In doing so they are endorsing this activity.

Something must be done.

There are designated smoking areas around campus that are

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not in such central locations.

They can help keep Polk Place clean.

What’s more, there are even places for cigarette butts at the base of the flagpole. Do some teachers and students feel like those are too far away?

Something must be done to change the current smoking policy because it has encouraged one of the very habits that it intends to break — littering.

Conor Farese Undecided Sophomore

Explaining the UNC-Duke rivalry in a hater’s eyes TO THE EDITOR: The condition of hating Duke is a mysterious illness that plagues most of Chapel Hill’s residents.

Why do we hate Duke so much? As a UNC student, the sheer thrill of a Duke loss often surpasses my glee for a Tar Heel victory.

I must admit that witnessing J.J. Redick cry on his senior night a distant three seasons ago still outweighs the pride I feel while swaying to Hark the Sound.

Much has been made about the close proximity of the two campuses, but how many Duke students do you really know?

You know the Duke stereotype. They lurk in their Gothic towers with gargoyles silently watching overhead; they study the hours away while being surrounded by impenetrable forests in a setting much like M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Village.”

When the Tar Heels come to town, the Cameron Crazies emerge from their fortresses, ready to show their wit and humor with their blue-plastered bodies and smurf-like faces.

I’ve lived in Chapel Hill for three years, and I know zero Duke students and one Duke graduate.

He works at Chili’s.

Sorry Duke, it’s not jealousy or our proximity. It’s not some dying sense of inferiority to your golden calf called money.

No, it’s that hair.

Another round of Just For Men hair color threatens to turn coach Mike Krzyzewski’s head into a spiraling black hole.

It’s Greg Paulus tossing elbows on the floor and drawing retaliation from opposing players to the joy of the Cameron Crazies.

It’s the floor-slapping, catscratching defense that draws the praise of Dick Vitale.

It’s those future doctors, lawyers and businessmen waving their knobby, ink-stained hands in the face of Danny Green.

It’s we the people against corporate America — the ones that made bailout the new Watergate in pop culture terminology.

It’s Roy Williams, Dean Smith and No. 23.

Jacob Swiger Junior Journalism

correction Due to a reporting error, Wednesday’s pg. 10 letter to the editor, “DTH lacks coverage of UNC science, medical research,” misstated author Zac Hackney’s major. He is a physics major. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the error.

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