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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet invited the audience into its performance last Thursday. The group is performing at the American Dance Festival.
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Cornelius Kirschner, a 62-year-old retiree and 37-year Millhouse Road resident, points to where a potential waste transfer station would go behind his property. The Town of Chapel Hill already owns facilities near his home, which create noise pollution.
Residents upset by potential waste transfer site BY SETH WRIGHT FEATURES EDITOR
arts | page 3 MUSIC ON THE GRASS The N.C. Symphony performed popular music from films and TV shows at a free concert held at Southern Village last Thursday.
university | page 6 NEW HOME FOR PHOTOS Wilson Library will be host to a collection of photos by N.C. photographer Hugh Morton. There are about half a million images dating from the 1930s.
diversions | page 3 FRANKLIN’S LOSS Junior Jonathan Pattishall, whose parents had their first date at the Varsity Theater, grieves the historic Franklin Street venue’s closing.
features | page 5 BEST IN COVERAGE A Web site begun by a UNC alumnus has come to the forefront in coverage of the protests in Iran. The site sells news to major media outlets.
this day in history June 2, 1795 The Debating Society splits into two different groups, which a year later would be renamed the Dialectic Society and the Philanthropic Society.
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Cornelius Kirschner, a 62-year-old retiree, walks around his Millhouse Road home. You can tell that he has put in a lot of work — he built the house himself in 1972. And what was once covered in brush is now a beautiful home. It’s next to a pond and yard, where he keeps bees, ducks and geese. All the while, traffic can be heard from Interstate 40 and from trucks traveling to and from the nearby Chapel Hill Town Operations Center, which houses both the public works
and transportation departments. Kirschner turns up his outdoor radio to drown out the noise. Then he points over a hill toward the back of his property, just past a set of rust red railroad tracks — just past where his 11 hens were just killed by a fox. He’s signaling Orange County’s new potential site for a waste transfer station. Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy suggested the site May 14 and it became a formal consideration after the June 16 Orange County Board of Commissioners meeting. “This is just horrendous,” Kirschner said.
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“It’s way out of line. We’ve done enough for this community. They can put this somewhere else.” The smell of the waste is not what will bother Kirschner. The waste transfer station would be an indoor facility which would process and temporarily store solid waste. It’s the noise. On top of I-40 and operations center traffic, nearly every waste collection vehicle in Orange County would travel to the station, then larger vehicles would take the material away for disposal. The easiest route to the potential waste transfer station is right on the small, country Millhouse Road in front of Kirschner’s home. “We all have private drives,” Kirschner
said. “This would just be one more thing that would create traffic.” The potential waste transfer station is still many stages away from being passed. For the station to be built, the Chapel Hill Town Council would have to offer up the Millhouse Road land to Orange County at their September meeting. At that time, the Orange County Board of Commissioners would vote on whether or not to use the land. “Not only were we not on the list, we were put number one on the list without any input at all,” Kirschner said. He will not be allowed to have input on the
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County election season to begin Monday BY Sarah Morayati STAFF WRITER
On Monday, election season will officially kick off. And by November, one of at least three candidates will be Chapel Hill’s next mayor. Right now, the candidates are Chapel Hill Transportation Board Chairman Augustus Cho and Chapel Hill Town Council members Matt Czajkowski and Mark Kleinschmidt. Filing begins at 8 a.m. July 6 and ends at 12 p.m. July 17. The race opened up significantly after Mayor Kevin Foy announced in May that he would not seek reelection for a fifth term. Chapel Hill’s mayor is elected to a two-year term. Elections are nonpartisan and at-large, meaning voters are not assigned to specific wards or districts. This election makes Chapel Hill the first town in the state to participate in voter-owned elections, also known as “clean elections,” at the municipal level. The program, approved by the council June 8, is voluntary and allows municipal candidates to pay for their campaigns with public funds, which can be as little as
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Candidate Profile
Views on development
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Cho believes sustainable growth is the biggest issue facing Chapel Hill. He advocates making it easier for businesses to get permits by reducing restrictions, and he supports green space, walkable communities and affordable workforce housing.
Cho encourages the town to work with the University to ensure Carolina North’s success. He supports adding more bike lanes and sidewalks to the campus and creating more on-site housing.
Cho will not participate in VoterOwned Elections. He believes it is unethical for candidates to use taxpayers’ money to run for office during the current economic situation.
Augustus Cho
• Chairman of Chapel Hill Transportation Board since 2006 • Republican • Served on downtown parking committee • Former chairman of Orange County Republican Party • Retired pastor and columnist
Czajkowski said the town needs to attract more businesses to generate sales tax and to make it easier for them to get development permits. He said the town has an obligation to make downtown safer.
Czajkowski believes the town should continue to collaborate with the University regarding Carolina North. He hopes the new campus will encourage commercial development for the town.
Czajkowski will not participate in Voter-Owned Elections. When the Chapel Hill Town Council approved the program, he cast the sole dissenting vote.
Matt Czajkowski
• Chapel Hill Town Council member since 2007 • Democrat • Served on the transportation board and Orange County Economic Development Council • Former chief financial officer for biotech firm Aldagen
Kleinschmidt said the town should focus on “smart growth” practices and on redeveloping property inside the current town boundaries. He supports environmental protection and affordable housing initiatives.
Kleinschmidt believes the town and University should continue to review the Carolina North development agreement during the next few years in order for it to remain a “living document.”
Kleinschmidt plans to declare himself a participant in VoterOwned Elections. He said he believes the system gives voters equal importance in campaigns regardless of how much they contribute.
Mark Kleinschmidt
• Chapel Hill Town Council member since 2007 • Democrat • Served on the Council on Sustainable Community • Executive director of the Fair Trial Initiative, which supports defendants facing the death penalty
Part one of a four-part series on county elections
Review of mopeds planned Trustees swayed by public outcry
By Caroline PHillips Staff Writer
BY Andrew harrell University Editor
Community reaction is causing the Board of Trustees to re-examine new scooter registration policies in July. Online petitions and calls to administrators have conveyed the ire of scooter users who don’t want to pay fees for parking spaces and leave their vehicles more exposed to potential theft. “It sounds to me like it’s an issue we need to talk some about and readdress,” said Roger Perry, the
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Leaders less aggressive in fight against budget cuts
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New changes to parking ordinances won’t allow mopeds on sidewalks. Community backlash has ensued over associated fees.
The last time the N.C. General Assembly proposed cuts to the UNC system’s budget similar to those on the table this year, UNCsystem student leaders organized a protest march that closed down Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. But in the wake of the House’s current proposed budget cuts, today’s student leaders are aiming for a more targeted, more cooperative — and quieter — strategy to help convince the legislature to minimize cuts to the UNC system. “Students are making their voices heard, but there’s so many people trying to pitch in that it’s a challenge for us to make a tangible impact by ourselves,” said Greg
Doucette, president of the UNCsystem Association of Student Governments. “So what we’re trying to do is synthesize our message with the UNC general administration, so we can basically piggyback off the relationships that they’ve already established.” Doucette said he is working to coordinate a direct advocacy approach on budget cuts among student leaders at the 17 UNCsystem institutions. He said he has provided legislative contact information and talking points to student body presidents to aid in the process. This year’s proposed House bud-
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fight broke out on a Florida bus when debate over the death of international pop star Michael Jackson ensued. Passengers fought about whether Jackson should be remembered as a great musical talent, and one passenger was charged with assault, police said. James Kiernan, a passenger, received a text message announcing Jackson’s death and read it aloud to the bus, police said. The unidentified bus driver shouted that Jackson should have been in prison a long time ago, to which Kiernan replied that the world had just lost a great musical talent. Kiernan’s remark enraged a third passenger, Henry Wideman, who started a swearing match with Kiernan, pulled out a knife and chased him down the aisle with it.
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NOTED. You are never more than 6 feet from a spider. Spiders have a huge population and live everywhere — from cold mountain tops to hot deserts and even underwater. According to the American Museum of Natural History, spiders are the most dominant terrestrial predator on the planet due to their sheer numbers and large appetites. However, they also play a key role in maintaining the insect population.
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QUOTED. “Her dog got into her purse and ate all her personal checks.” — Kristin Banfield, an Arlington, Wash., police spokeswoman, speaking about a 50-yearold woman who blamed her dog when she was accused of stealing money from her ex-husband’s bank account without permission. The woman repeatedly told police she had no choice but to take money from her former husband’s account.
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Fireworks: Johnny White and the Elite Band will perform, followed by a fireworks display. There will also be children’s activities, including face painting and balloon animals. The event is free. Time: Gates open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Location: Kenan Stadium
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Garden workday: Join the Carolina Garden Co-op to dig up dirt and have fun in the sun. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Battle Lane and Senlac Road
Stock car racing: Head to the fastest 3/8 mile paved oval track in the nation for the Dr. Pepper 255. $10 for adults, $8 for students. Children get in free. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Orange County Speedway, Hwy. 57, Rougemont
Yoga in the galleries: Joanne Marshall leads yoga sessions in the Ackland. Yoga mats and museum cushions are provided, and beginners are welcome. $5 for non-members. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Ackland Art Museum
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dence on Ashley Forest Road and stole items while the victim was inside asleep Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Almost $1,500 worth of items were stolen, including various check cards, a Social Security card, driver’s license and a laptop, reports state.
n Someone broke a bedroom window and entered a residence on McDade Street on Friday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Items stolen were worth $1,910 and included two laptops, jewelry, a DVD player and some cash, reports state.
n Someone broke into a vehicle on Green Cedar Lane on Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. A purse was stolen from under the seat of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, reports state. Items in the purse totaled almost $600, and included a driver’s license, a Social Security card and an iPod, reports state.
backpack near Lancaster Road on Friday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. More than $600 worth of items were in the backpack, including an Insulin kit, a wallet, miscellaneous cards and $320 in cash, reports state.
n Someone put a firecracker in a mailbox on Emory Drive on Saturday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Damage to the mailbox and the mail inside totaled $6, reports state.
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Search committee to find new provost announced T he search committee to find a replacement for Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor B e r n a d e tt e G ray - L i tt l e w a s announced at the Board of Trustees meeting June 25. The 17-member search committee includes 11 members of the faculty, as well as administrators and Student Body President Jasmin Jones. Shelton Earp, who has served on past chancellor, provost and dean searches, will serve as chairman for the group. The vice chairwoman will be Lisa Broome, Wachovia Professor of Banking Law. R. William Funk and Associates, a search firm known for their work in higher education, will be assisting in the search. During the search, Bruce Carney will act as interim provost. GrayLittle is leaving July 10 to begin her new post as chancellor at the University of Kansas.
Printing upgrade to require user ONYENs and passwords The campus Pharos print system is being upgraded to version eight. The upgrade will require typing in an ONYEN as well as swiping a One Card at printing stations in campus computer labs. Users will also only see their own print jobs once they enter their ONYEN and password. Public users will no longer be able to take advantage of lower printing prices at University computer labs by purchasing printer cards.
Study finds Latinos thrive in bicultural environment A new UNC study shows Latino adolescents who embrace their native culture and have parents involved in U.S. culture have a greater chance of staying happy and healthy. Previous research has shown Latino youths face considerable risk factors when integrated into U.S. society. These include substance abuse and high rates of school dropouts. Paul Smokowski, Ph.D., an associate professor at the UNC School of Social Work, led the study through UNC’s Latino Acculturation and Health Project. Almost 300 Latino youths and parents from North Carolina and Arizona were interviewed on their lifestyle and mental health.
Professor receives lifetime award for military writing History professor Gerhard L. Weinberg is being recognized with a lifetime achievement award for military writing. The Pritzker Mililtary Library Award honors a living writer who has significantly enriched the public’s understanding of American military history. The Chicago-based Tawani Foundation presents the award to Weinberg along with a $100,000 honorarium.
Study of air quality will continue with new funds The Institute for the Environment at UNC has been awarded a $5.7 million contract with the Environmental Protection Agency for expanding their Community Modeling and Analysis System center. The center is used to model air quality and pollution levels. The technology allows national and international modeling experts in the field to be involved in the work of addressing air quality issues.
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Town of Chapel Hill launches more user-friendly Web site The Town of Chapel Hill launched its new Web site Monday. The new Web site was established to provide easily accessible information and interactive options. It will allow citizens to access calendars, council agendas, news releases and more. It is also expected to make locating services more user-friendly. While the new look is complete, some areas of the Web site may still be under construction. V i s i t t h e We b s i t e a t www.townofchapelhill.org.
Chapel Hill to implement a courtesy parking program Starting July 1, the first ticket you get at a parking meter in Chapel Hill will be dismissed. The Town of Chapel Hill implemented a courtesy ticket program, in which one parking citation will be dismissed per calendar year. This program was implemented by the town in order to provide a positive experience for visitors to Chapel Hill. -From staff and wire reports.
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Summer jobs prove harder to find Chapel Hill employment also down By Matthew Lynley State & National Editor
Students in Chapel Hill for the summer might be out of luck when it comes to finding a job if they didn’t have one coming into the summer. Along with an 0.8 percentage point jump in the town’s unemployment rate in May, from 4.5 percent to 5.3 percent, many businesses are turning away students looking for work. “It’s always hard to find jobs in the college age bracket during the summer,” said UNC junior Kate Matthews. Matthews, who works at UNC Student Stores and worked there during the spring semester, said she didn’t know of any new students who were hired for the summer. One possibility is that businesses aren’t willing to invest in temporary workers who will leave at
the end of the summer, said Adam Klein, vice president of economic development for the Chapel HillCarrboro Chamber of Commerce. Hengyun Wang, a UNC junior who works for the UNC Student Union, said the Union was hiring students for the summer because they were readily available and the training was less rigorous. “It’s not very favorable to train people in the summer, but union training isn’t as strong during the summer,” he said. Mia Drabick, a UNC junior who works at Alpine Bagel Cafe, said she was just happy to have a job. “I know I’m lucky getting my six hours or so a week here,” she said. “Some of my friends have been trying really hard to find jobs and I have lucked out in the ones I’ve found for the summer.” It’s especially hard for students to find jobs this summer due to
increased competition from people who have recently graduated or lost their jobs as well, Klein said. “You have some people with master’s degrees applying to be waiters and waitresses when you might have only had undergrads,” Klein said. But there doesn’t seem to be a definitive reason for the jump in unemployment, said Brad Broadwell, director of Orange County Economic Development Commission. The unemployment rate for the county rose by nearly a full percentage point in May, from 5.8 percent to 6.7 percent. “As a market factor, there is nothing that has happened that dramatically from April to May to have an almost one percentage point bump,” he said. Klein said it was a result of state- and national-level economic problems finally reaching the area. The unemployment rate for the Triangle area, where many Orange County residents work, rose to 6.5
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percent in May. now,” he said. Broadwell said economic con“Students should feel lucky they ditions in the area probably won’t are making any money.” improve for some time. “I don’t see any factors that mitiContact the State & National gate the unemployment rate right Editor at stnt@unc.edu.
CONCERT HEATS UP THE GREEN By Carly Yusiewicz Staff Writer
N.C. Symphony resident conductor William Henry Curry welcomed everyone to the free concert at Southern Village. “This is movie music night! Thanks for bringing your hot, buttered selves,” he said. The symphony performed Friday night on the green, playing popular music from films and TV shows. The concert attracted more than 2,000 people to the green, the most the venue had ever seen for a symphony concert. Some people staked out their seats as early as 9 a.m., laying claim to their territory with chairs and blankets. “It’s an excellent group to just be able to come and see for free,” said Chapel Hill resident Denise Cowan. The program featured popular pieces such as “Thus Spake Zarathustra” from “2001: A Space Odyssey,” music from “Fantasia,” and theme songs from “The Pink Panther” and “I Love Lucy.” When Curry asked the audience to choose between “Star Wars” or “Superman” for the last selection, the audience cheered for “Star Wars” in almost perfect unison. Curry said the symphony prides itself in the quality of its outdoor concerts. “The professionalism remains at a very high standard,” he said. The concert didn’t start at 7:30 p.m. as planned, since the symphony had to wait for the temperature to drop below 90 degrees. High temperatures can be harmful to the instruments and also cause tuning issues. Audience members said it was relaxing to be outdoors and move around to the music. “It was nice to come and hear a live orchestra perform outside,” said Chapel
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N.C. Symphony Resident Conductor William Henry Curry leads the ensemble in a free concert Friday evening on the green at Southern Village. The concert kicked off a series of events to be held at the venue, and featured popular music from film and TV. Hill resident John Cowan. “You didn’t have to wear a coat and tie”. Symphony players also enjoyed performing for the enthusiastic audience. “It’s almost like you’re a hit before you even play the first note,” Curry said. The event was co-sponsored by Harrington Bank and Southern Village Market Street. “We don’t do these concerts for free,” Curry said. “Someone has to pay. You always hope that the sponsors can find the money and enthusiasm.” The performance was just one of many
events that will take place this summer on the green at Southern Village. A farmer’s market is held each Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., $3 movies on the green every Friday and Saturday, and concerts on Sundays. Beverly Carr, marketing and events coordinator for Southern Village, was pleased with the turnout of the concert. “It was successful beyond our imagination,” she said. Contact the Arts Editor at arts.dth@gmail.com.
Upcoming on the green July 3 Illusions of the King: Keith Henderson, $10 admission July 4 “X-Men: Wolverine,” $3 July 5 Andrew Martin, FREE July 10-11 “Star Trek,” $3 July 12 Project Mastana, FREE July 17 “Night at the Museum 2,” $3 July 19 The David DiGiuseppe Trip, FREE July 23 Tres Chicas, $5
The Varsity leaves New restaurant a family affair Father and son Franklin St. dark own R&R Grill W ith the closing last week of the Varsity Theater, 80 years of Chapel Hill history is coming to an untimely and tragic end. It’s hard not to feel like a helpless passerby at the execution of a martyr. It’s obvious something serious is happening, but it’s difficult to comprehend how serious it is. To put it another way, the Varsity’s closing will be a landmark date in the lives of many students. Years down the road, when our kids and grandkids ask us questions like, “Where were you when UNC won its sixth national championship?” and “Where were you when America elected its first black president?” there will be another question that will probably never make it to their lips, but damn well should. “Where were you when the Varsity went dark?” Please don’t think I’m being melodramatic. I know the world isn’t coming to an end. But part of Chapel Hill’s world is. Eighty years is a long time to serve a community. To put it in perspective, think about how old Michael Jackson was when he kicked it. Fifty? The Varsity was old enough to be his father. Maybe it wasn’t as famous, but it was infinitely more venerable than any pop star. The Varsity was our grand old man about town, and now he’s going to his grave. I admit that this is a little personal for me. I review movies for The Daily Tar Heel, and some of the best movies I’ve seen in that job have been at the Varsity. I know its touch, its ambiance. And I know it can’t be replaced. And then it just gets downright familial. My parents went on their first date at the Varsity 35 years ago. I asked
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Ross Moll began washing dishes in his father’s Ocean Isle Beach restaurant at age 11. He has worked in the food industry ever since. And this week, he is embarking on his newest project: Jonathan Pattishall opening an East Franklin Street Automatic for the people restaurant that includes two bars and inside and outside dining. my dad what they had seen. He Moll, a 2005 UNC alumnus, will stalled for a moment, in the be running the new R&R Grill as a throes of either reminiscence family affair. or Alzheimer’s, and then he Robert Moll, the owner of recalled, “It was some crazy Sharky’s in Ocean Isle Beach, coFrench movie about a financial scheme that destroyed the world owns his son’s new restaurant set to open in Suite 101 of the Bank of economy. I can’t even remember America Center. the name.” How Varsity is that? The father-and-son partnership And how appropriately coinciwill take on the challenge of using a dental: art from the past mirspace that has not seen much popuroring life in the present, which larity in nearly eight years. explains the tragedy before us. Manning Outen, facilities manThat tragedy is the fact that the ager at the Bank of America Center, Varsity is closing because it isn’t said Ross Moll and Robert Moll making enough money. Owner will be the fifth tenants of the space Bruce Stone is cutting his losses since the center opened in 1974. by closing shop, but he’s keeping Outen said none of the reshis other art-house theater, The taurants caught on as much as Chelsea, open for now. Papagayo’s, the first restaurant That’s cold consolation for that opened in the Bank of America me. The Chelsea is an ugly little location and Chapel Hill’s first runt of a theater in a shopping Mexican venue. center far off campus. But it’s got “It was packed for lunch every free parking, and that’s enough day,” he said. “It was the place to to bring in the kind of business go for young and old people.” needed to stay alive. But Ross Moll thinks that openFor all the movies I’ve seen, I feel like I hadn’t yet exhausted the pos- ing his business will end up being sibilities of the dark spaces between a successful move. “We don’t have the store front my seat and the luminescent screen of living pictures. That’s where one appeal, but we dress it up enough that it won’t be such a drawback,” explores a true movie house. The he said. “We really want to be in Varsity was such a place, and now the list of three restaurants that I’ll never know everything it had people consider in the evening to to offer. Farewell sweet Varsity, I enjoy for a good meal and then a hardly knew ye. couple of drinks.” The most recent tenant in Suite Contact Jonathan Pattishall at pattisha@email.unc.edu. 101 was Goldie’s Grille, a restaurant
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Ross Moll stands behind the bar in his new restaurant, R&R Grill, which is located in the Bank of America building on East Franklin Street.
“I want to become a cornerstone or a staple in the Chapel Hill community by reaching out to locals and students.” Ross Moll, UNC Alumnus and co-owner of R&R Grill that was not as popular for its food as its bars. “Goldie’s never really got business for food,” Outen said. “It was more of a meet-and-greet place with no large following.” Moll said he visited Goldie’s a few times when he was studying economics at UNC, but had no idea that they even served food. R&R Grill will serve traditional American food including ribs, home-ground burgers and unique dishes from a weekly specials menu, he said. “We are hoping for a good mix of clientele by keeping our price points competitive,” Moll said. “We want it to be affordable enough that students can come in and have drinks but nice enough that they come back with their parents.”
Outen also said he believes that R&R Grill will be a success. “This renovation has been an expensive project,” he said. “Ross is not in it for the short term. There is over one million dollars invested in this project.” Moll said that there are many people involved in the process of renovating and opening the restaurant, but he and his father have the final input on everything. “I want to become a cornerstone or a staple in the Chapel Hill community by reaching out to locals and students,” Ross Moll said. “I think we can become one of those and give East Franklin a little bit more substance.” Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.
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Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery is getting even bigger. Construction is underway as the restaurant plans to create a banquet facility used to host group functions for up to 200 people. The expanded site will be located on the second floor of 108 E. Franklin St., above the former Gap store location. According to Scott Maitland, proprietor of Top of the Hill, construction is on track to be completed by November. “We know from our 13 years of being in business that people want to have large parties on the corner of Franklin and Columbia and we want to be able to provide that for them,” Maitland said. The space will primarily be used to accommodate large events like wedding receptions. A smaller part of the building will become a bar lounge area with a more casual atmosphere. The activity-oriented bar will include a pool table and dart board. According to Maitland, the space will be able to accommodate groups of any size, depending on the desired atmosphere. Maitland said the decision to construct the banquet facility began a year ago. Riddle Commercial Properties, located in Fayetteville, leases the current restaurant location and also handles the property lease for the new facility. At the new venue, Top of the Hill will expand their beer selection. “We’re ramping up our beer program. We’re not only going to offer
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Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery is expanding by creating a nearby banquet facility and North Carolina’s micro-distillery at 505 W. Franklin St. the beers we offer already, but will also be able to offer cask-conditioned ales,” he said. The new type of ale is an aged, unrefined and unfiltered beer. Mark Nelson, director of sales and marketing at The Carolina Inn, said the Top of the Hill expansion will help boost business on Franklin Street. “If it fills empty storefronts downtown, I think it is very positive,” Nelson said. Nelson said he believes Top of the Hill’s expansion will draw in groups looking for a certain atmosphere. “For folks who are looking for a more casual atmosphere and a price point that might be a little lower, I think it is a very smart decision,” he said. Nelson also said The Carolina
Inn and Top of the Hill attract different types of customers, and that should be beneficial for the Top of the Hill expansion site. “I think there are some events that are going to work out perfectly for Top of the Hill,” he added. While Maitland hopes to have construction finished by November, the restaurant should have a clearer vision of the project’s completion by Sept. 1. Plans are also in the works to create North Carolina’s first microdistillery at 505 W. Franklin St., the current location of The Chapel Hill News. News operations are expected to continue as Top of the Hill expands. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
It’s not every day that an NBA legend compares himself to a league rookie. But that’s exactly what happened with Tyler Hansbrough. After being selected as the 13th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft last Thursday, Hansbrough found himself face to face with Indiana Pacers president and now his boss Larry Bird at an introductory conference for the team’s fans. Although Hansbrough will not be known for his 3-point prowess or his constant ability to score in the clutch, at least not yet anyway, Bird still made the dramatic statement. “(Hansbrough’s draft situation) reminds me of when I came out,” Bird said Friday to fans. “There was always this skepticism that I wouldn’t be able to play in this league against these players. Tyler’s got some of that going right now, but he’ll be fine.” If the similarities between the pair continue, he most certainly will. Both are from small towns. Both could have left college early but returned to play for national titles. Both were known as tireless competitors. And both had their athleticism questioned time and again. But when Bird came to the NBA, the doubts didn’t matter. He became one of the most dynamic shooters in the league’s history while registering 12 all-star appearances. T h o u g h i t ’s u n l i k e l y f o r Hansbrough to duplicate such successes as a low-post scorer, it’s not entirely unfathomable to think that
he can be an NBA starter. With his selection by Indiana, Hansbrough finds himself playing once again in an up-tempo type offense. Having excelled in such a previous situation while at UNC, the Pacers could have found a key contributor with their lottery selection. Three more Tar Heels found themselves being chosen, though none as high as Hansbrough. Five picks after the former UNC forward’s selection, North Carolina’s speedy point guard, Ty Lawson, saw his name surprisingly come off the board. The shock wasn’t that Lawson was picked so high, but rather that the Minnesota Timberwolves were the ones doing so, having already picked two point guards with the No. 5 and No. 6 choices. UNC coach Roy Williams evidently felt the same way, as he was caught by ESPN cameras looking puzzled while holding three fingers in the air. S h o r t l y t h e r e a f t e r, t h e Timberwolves cleared up any confusion and traded Lawson away to the Denver Nuggets. “Ty Lawson, going to Denver, playing behind a guy like Chauncey Billups, I think he’s going to be a heck of a backup and a solid player,” basketball analyst Dick Vitale said in an ESPN interview after Lawson’s trade to Denver was announced. Unfortunately for Lawson, the trade meant that he wouldn’t get a chance to continue playing with Wayne Ellington — who was also picked by Minnesota at pick No. 28.
With a logjam at point guard in Minnesota, Lawson appears to be in a better situation with the Nuggets. He’ll get to learn from Billups and excel off the bench with his speed. Ellington, on the other hand, figures to do just fine with his new team. The Timberwolves management has suggested that the team will play with a smaller, faster type squad. If that holds true, Ellington should crack the rotation with his excellent spot-up shot. “(The Timberwolves) are going to get a guy who can score and a guy who can shoot who’s getting better at putting it on the floor,” Williams said in an interview with ESPN after Ellington’s selection. “Rebounding, he’s doing better. He’s doing better defensively. But the bottom line is he can score.” The final Tar Heel choice of the night came when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Danny Green in the second round. Although Green will find cracking the Cavs’ rotation a predicament early on, he at least figures to be a prominent member of the team’s pregame theatrics. With LeBron James widely known for his comedic skits, along with newcomer Shaquille O’Neal, Cleveland figures to be loaded with laughs. And with Green having already achieved legendary status in Chapel Hill for his “Jump Around” routine, it doesn’t appear too farfetched for another NBA great in James to try comparing himself — albeit his dance moves — to another Tar Heel. Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.
Brazil soccer in state of decline Dancers bring viewers to their feet
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’ve accepted the fact that soccer might never catch on in the U.S. I’ve accepted that by screaming at Jozy Altidore to do something other than jogging, he will henceforth begin walking. I’ve even accepted that the only time I will see Freddy Adu on camera is during a quick pan of the bench. But I cannot accept that the U.S. national team lost the Confederations Cup final to Brazil, 3-2. I know that seems hard to fathom. For starters, you’ll cite Brazil as one of the most talented teams in the world. A team filled with the likes of Kaka, Robinho and Maicon. Heck, the team crushed the Yanks basically a week before, 3-0. But here’s where you’d be wrong: Brazil has changed, and definitely not for the better. For 90 minutes Sunday, I watched a Brazilian team look nothing like its predecessors. For one, the squad no longer plays the game in Joga Bonito style. Yes,
the Brazilian people like Dunga and the new soccer being played by the boys in yellow. I mean, really, could Dunga literally be getting less out of a team stockpiled with talent? Brazil soccer has essentially become Lamar Odom’s career in a nutshell. chris hempson ESPN commentator Alexi Lalas sports editor can spew about how giddy he is about American soccer all he wants, they still do some clever tricks but the fact is that the U.S. should and jukes, but have you seen any Nike commercials lately advertis- never have been close in that game. Several Americans play in Europe ing such play? Exactly. It’s generally stopped as the Brazilians have — which is widely considered the mecca of club soccer — but only a begun to incorporate a more disciplined, European style of soccer. select few make any noticeable contributions at the highest-tier clubs. Secondly, Dunga, the team’s The team’s star, Landon coach, doesn’t actually move or Donovan, failed to catch on in yell instructions during matches. Germany three times. Adu got I’ve honestly begun to wonder if traded — from a Major League the Brazilian soccer team warms Soccer team. Altidore made no up with a game of freeze tag and appearances for a second division that a running joke is to use the Spanish club. last tag on Dunga. Yes, the Brazilians rallied But in all seriousness, journaladmirably in the second half, but ists throughout the globe have been commenting about how little if anything, the win can be attributed to the lack of a U.S. bench and to the team’s endurance. Even with a shaky squad, the win was America’s for the taking. Although there’s still plenty of time until next summer’s World 10th Anniversary Celebration July 4th! Cup, Sunday’s result has to leave even the most dedicated Brazilian fans on shaky ground. They just barely beat the U.S., and that in Come enjoy a itself must be hard to accept.
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Those attending Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s performance of “Decadance” Thursday night probably didn’t expect to become part of the performance, let alone stars of the show. Just before intermission, the dancers brought random audience members to dance with them onstage at the Durham Performing Arts Center for a lengthy choreographed performance. The scenes in Cedar Lake’s “Decadance” — part of the 2009 American Dance Festival — were pulled from various works composed by choreographer Ohad Naharin. “His dances are less interested in who we are, but who we will become,” critic-in-residence Suzanne Carbonneau said. The show was full of surprises from the dancers, including a solo by Jon Bond, who danced onstage throughout the entire intermission. The overlap of contrasting vignettes engaged the audience, like when dancer Ebony Williams interrupted a ritualistic scene as she strutted across the stage in flamboyant feathers and 2-foot-high heels. “His dances exist as statements against conformity,” Carbonneau said. Inches from the footlights, dancers moved in unison to music that only they could know. The gestures began as subtle Contact Chris Hempson shifts in posture before bursting at hempson@email.unc.edu. into a series of convulsions that slid
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A dancer reaches in an extension during Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s performance of “Decadance.” The company was in Durham on Thursday. into a unified tribal experience. Each segment introduced elements of classical ballet before systematically deconstructing them, and pushing dancers back into a more abstract, modern style. Dancers convulsed. They froze in place. They stretched the boundaries of the physically possible, shifting their weight until they were about to fall over before snapping back upright to recover their balance. As Naharin took the dancers to their limits, the trust and commitment between company and choreographer became apparent. Rather than taking the typical three weeks necessary to teach his choreography, Naharin spent three months retraining the dancers.
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His technique, “Gaga,” gets performers to reconnect with their bodies through internal awareness. “Don’t dance in front of mirrors,” he told the audience. During Cedar Lake’s threemonth retraining, all mirrors in the studio were covered. That evening Naharin was given the prestigious Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award for lifetime achievement in choreography, along with a gift of $50,000. Contact the Arts Editor at arts.dth@gmail.com.
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Smaller theaters struggle to keep pace in recession BY Tarini Parti Senior WRITER
The closing of the Varsity theater might not be a unique case among art house and independent movie theaters across the country. At a time when commercial movie theaters have seen a nationwide increase in box office sales by as much as 17 percent, independent movie theaters such as The Varsity, The Chelsea and The Carolina Theater in Durham have faced significant drop-offs in revenue in the last two years. The past two summers have been especially difficult for art house theaters because there has not been an independent summer movie that has been a hit. “Usually we have one movie a summer that no one saw coming,” said Jim Carl, senior director of The Carolina Theater. “This summer and the past summer there has been no ‘March of the Penguins,’ ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’ or ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’” he said. One of the main reasons for the decline is the closing of major art house studios — Warner Independent Pictures, Picturehouse and New Yorker Films, he said. “There just aren’t enough good, money-making art house films anymore,” he said.
Ar t house movie theaters gain most of their revenue from Academy Award contenders. Ninety percent of these movies are released between the months of November and February, Carl said. “For the other months of the year, it’s like a desert,” he said. Commercial movie theaters in the area such as Southpoint Cinemas and The Lumina Theater are not sharing the same troubles this summer. Robb Gannotta, general manager of Southpoint Cinemas, said 3,000 more people watched movies at Southpoint in the past six months as compared to last year. “We are having a better summer, but it’s hard to say whether the trend will continue to stay up,” he said. James Shwentker, general manager of The Lumina, said he considers the movie industry as “recession-proof ” and has seen an increase in business as well. “A lot of people aren’t going out of town as often, so they come to the movies for cheap entertainment,” he said. The owners of the Varsity, Bruce and Mary Jo Stone, cited losing business to multiplexes like Southpoint Cinemas is one of the reasons for the theater’s closing in
“This summer and the past summer there has been no ‘March of the Penguins.’” Jim carl, Director, Carolina Theater a final press release. “Independent movies that get really big — like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ — when we get movies like that, it takes business away from the Varsity,” Gannotta said. He said he does not expect to gain much business with the closing of the Varsity because they target different audiences. Independent movies usually target the mid to upper class, over 30, well-educated demographic, Carl said. But with no support from big production houses, they cannot afford major media campaigns, losing some of the audiences and revenue for art house theaters, he said. “Audiences have to discover these movies for themselves,” he said.
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National News of the Week Democrats gain Supreme Court Michael Jackson majority in Senate refutes Sotomayor dead at age 50 WASHINGTON (MCT) — Comedian Al Franken officially won the Minnesota U.S. Senate seat Tuesday as the state’s Supreme Court ordered that he be certified as the winner of last year’s election contested election. Incumbent Republican Norm Coleman conceded. Franken’s victory gives the Democratic Party control of 60 Senate seats, a filibuster-proof majority. That means that Democrats, if they’re unified, will be able to block Republicans from exploiting Senate rules to prevent votes on legislation, enhancing the Democrats’ ability to enact their party’s agenda into law. Coleman, who mounted a lengthy challenge, said Tuesday that he wouldn’t take his case to federal court. “The court has spoken,” he said. “As a result, it’s a time to look forward, not backward.”
WASHINGTON (MCT) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that the city of New Haven, Conn., had discriminated against white firefighters, reversing a key decision by high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. The court’s much-anticipated 5-4 decision is guaranteed to become prime fodder for Sotomayor’s Senate confirmation hearings. It also will change how employers handle hiring decisions. “Fear of litigation alone cannot justify an employer’s reliance on race to the detriment of individuals who passed the examinations and qualified for promotions,” Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote. Kennedy and the court’s four consistent conservatives concluded that New Haven violated Title VII of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 when the city discarded promotion test results on which minorities had scored poorly.
DETROIT (MCT) — The scenes are etched in our collective memory, images that will forever identify our times: A precocious whirling dervish alongside his big brothers. A sparkle of sequins gliding backwards — moonwalking — across a concert stage. A white-gloved blur of motion on MTV. Michael Jackson long ago made history. He’s now officially part of our cultural past. Jackson, the most super of pop music’s superstars, died Thursday of a heart attack in Los Angeles. He was 50. In recent years, Jackson’s name was more commonly found on the gossip pages than on the pop charts, the child star who had never quite grown up. But it was the sheer force of his talent, which produced more than five dozen Top 40 hits, that had established his name.
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Demotix shares news from Iran BY ZACH WHITE STAFF WRITER
Since the start of the protests over the presidential election results, the Iranian government began strong regulation on almost all media coverage in Tehran, Iran. These regulations place huge strains on coverage from the ground of Tehran on all major media outlets. Demotix, a freelance journalism Web site that launched in January, is now moving its way to the forefront of coverage from Tehran, feeding the major media outlets stories and footage. Just a year ago, 1998 UNC alumnus Jonathan Tepper was working in the financial district when a friend came up with an idea for a new company. The idea was Demotix.com, a Web site that gathers stories, photos and film from freelance reporters and posts the material on the Internet. The best of the material is marketed to mainstream media outlets. Tepper, now chief operating officer at Demotix, decided to quit his former job. In January, the Web site made its official launch. Since then, it has grown to over 6,000 members and receives reports from 110 countries across the globe. All eyes this week were focused on Iran. “The Iran coverage has been a major boost for Demotix. Now many major news organizations have written stories on us. All the exposure has raised our profile and the number of hits the site has received,” Tepper said. Demotix reports have reached news sites across the globe, appearing in the Wall Street Journal in the United States, Le Monde in France and the Guardian in the United Kingdom. Demotix has about 30 freelance reporters in Iran uploading to the site.
The reporters began to feed Demotix stories weeks before the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. When election-result protesters flooded the streets, the government looked to censor the foreign media. “Demotix was able to get photos and video footage from the rallies when other reporters were arrested and sent to their respective embassy,” Tepper said. The reporters continue to gather photos and video from the ground in Tehran after many foreign correspondents were forced to leave. The situation in Iran has made it more and more dangerous for reporters to cover the protests. Not only has the government made attempts to block any messages through Twitter and other networking sites, but they are also arresting and evicting any
person with a camera. Demotix has not been immune to the Iranian censorship either. The amount of coverage from the area has been cut back slightly as it becomes more dangerous to post stories from inside Tehran. Demotix also released a June 17 memo saying that one of its contributors who submitted videos from the streets of Tehran was arrested. Still, the Web site is trying to keep safe as the danger escalates. “Our reporters are pretty smart and know how to look after themselves. All we can tell them is to try to be safe,” Tepper said. Demotix continues its coverage with news coming out of Iran daily. Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.
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Trustees approve plan for Carolina North BY ANDREW HARRELL UNIVERSITY EDITOR
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the 20-year de velopment agreement for Carolina North last Thursday. The June 25 meeting was a repeat performance of the Chapel Hill Town Council’s meeting
on June 21, when its members approved the agreement unanimously as well. The Board also passed resolutions to honor Jack Evans, executive director of Carolina North, and the Town of Chapel Hill for their work over the past years in helping make the new campus a
Carolina North Development 1940 The University acquires the core tract of Carolina North land as a bequest from professor Horace Williams.
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reality. “It’s been a long, arduous process, but a rewarding one,” said board chairman Roger Perry. Perry and Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy agreed the approval process had set a new foundation for the relationship between the town of Chapel Hill and the
March 2004 Chapel Hill's Town Council adopts the recommendations and advice on development proposals from the Horace Williams Citizens Committee as Town policy.
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University. The plan is the largest allowed by the state of North Carolina, involving 3 million square feet of development on 133 acres. Evans described approving the agreement as a milestone, not a finish line, in the decades-long history of the new research cam-
May 2004 The University adopts a new Carolina North Conceptual Draft Master Plan.
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pus. Actual development on the property is unlikely to begin until two years into the plan because of budget concerns, officials said. The first planned buildings are a new innovation center and law school. Along with potential fine-tuning
Oct. 2008 The University submits a request for a new zoning district for the portion of Carolina North in town jurisdiction.
Oct. 2007 University studies yield an Ecological Assessment Report on Carolina North.
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March 2009 The TichlerBise consulting firm submits a fiscal impact analysis of the Carolina North Project. Nov. 2008 The Board of Trustees adopts the Carolina North Design Guidelines.
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of the plan, Chancellor Holden Thorp said the new law school is where his attentions will be focused next. “Now we need the legislature to give us some money,” he said. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. 2029 June 2009 End of the The Town Council current 20-year and the Board of development Trustees both agreement. approve the 2011 20-year Construction is development likely to begin on agreement. Carolina North.
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Jones uses radio show Photos donated to library Wilson to hold to reach students’ ears N.C. man’s work BY becky bush staff writer
Every other Sunday at 5 p.m., Jasmin Jones broadcasts her thoughts about her life, her karaoke abilities and her plans as student body president. The occasion is The Student Body President Show on UNC’s student radio station WXYC 89.3. The show will air twice more this summer and continue into the school year. Although the entertaining Jones could probably hold the show herself, she plans to have a rotating cast of student government cabinet members. On Sunday, her first two guest stars, Student Body Vice President David Bevevino and arts advocacy co-chairwoman Allison Rackley joined her on the second floor of the Student Union to discuss the most recent student government issues and introduce themselves to the town. The Student Body President Show aired several years ago, but somehow got lost over the past couple of years. Now, Jones is interested in more communication with students, and a radio show is a great opportunity, said the show’s current disc jockey, Matt Berginski. “It’s been fun so far,” Berginski said. “It mostly involves poor karaoke, but I have some more fun ideas.” As soon as Berginski gave Jones the mic to introduce her show, she immediately began saying the
praises of the two people sitting next to her. Before Jones went on to discuss the topics of the day, she let Bevevino and Rackley tell everyone listening a little bit about their new jobs. “I’m a political science major and kind of a dork,” Bevevino described himself. He then went on to explain that his primary jobs are to support Jones, be the chair student adviser and make external appointments with students around campus. Rackley explained that her main job includes working with all students interested in the arts. She explained that many students want to get involved, whether it’s performing, working backstage or just spectating, but don’t have the access to the resources that they need. “My work is pretty exciting,” Rackley said. “I love watching the talented student body.” As the hour went on, the trio discussed everything from their interactions with the new provost selection committee to their new “Beat Duke” parade in the works for homecoming. Mostly, the group tried to promote some of their ideas for the upcoming school year. “We’re still transitioning. Our decisions will affect the following year. We decide for the 2010-2011 class,” Jones said. She even sang her new, original song, which she ends all her orien-
Listen to the Student Body President Show Tune in The show broadcasts on UNC’s student radio station, WXYC 89.3. They also have online streams.
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Next year: Every other week tation speeches with, which promotes becoming “a true Tar Heel.” One day, she said, she hopes many of the new students will learn and sing along with her. “Like my artistry, huh?” Jones said in reference to the song. Student government will not only be communicating to students through the radio, but also on Student Television and in The Chapel Hill News. “We’re trying to do outreach in every way possible,” Jones said. Berginski explained that the show is new, and they have no idea how many people listen, but they have an instant messaging system where people can write in and ask questions. Also, once the Web site is updated, there will be podcasts of the show uploaded online. “I want the students to embrace the University,” Bevevino said. “We want to get everyone united together.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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Longtime North Carolina resident Hugh Morton’s extensive photographic archive is now housed in the North Carolina Collection in Wilson Library. Morton’s wife, Julia Morton, donated the collection early in 2007, following Hugh Morton’s death the year before. Since then, photographic archivists have worked on organizing the collection and developing a blog to feature their more interesting finds. The collection includes about half a million images dating from the 1930s through the early 2000s and chronicling everything from wildlife to sports to University life. Hugh Morton, born in 1921, was the owner of Grandfather Mountain and the recipient of many awards for conservation efforts, public service and journalistic contributions. “It is rare for such a productive and gifted photographer to be so well connected, and such an important figure in his own right,” said Elizabeth Hull, a photographic archivist who has been working to organize the collection. “Hugh Morton knew just about everyone, and was seemingly everywhere at once — always with his camera in tow and his shutter snapping.” Stephen Fletcher, a North Carolina Collection photographic archivist, first came up with the idea for the blog, “A View to Hugh.” Fletcher said the blog was developed as a way of keeping the public informed about interesting discoveries.
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elizabeth hull, photographic archivist working to organize the collection It won a 2008 award for best use of Web 2.0 technologies from the blog ArchivesNext. Hull said she is sorting the images by subject, which will then be organized into nine series. She said there have been many interesting finds, including photos of cockfighting near the Tar River and photos of the UNC campus and student life during World War II. “Any one photograph can contain a number of different subjects,” Hull said. “So we’ve been making lots of difficult decisions.” The collection will be available for use by researchers. Other ideas for the photos are also in the planning stages, including a searchable digital library which should be posted online this summer. “Researching is nearly always
satisfying, and through it I’ve learned a lot not only about North Carolina history, but about American cultural history in general,” said graduate student David Meincke, who has been working on the digital library. Morton, who was originally to graduate from UNC in 1943, enlisted in the military before his senior year. Although he did not complete his degree, Fletcher said Hugh maintained a long and loyal connection to the University. “Morton’s portfolio is an incredibly rich photographic record of people, places and events in North Carolina’s 20th century history — an unparalleled document,” Hull said. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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‘Away We Go’ exhibits all of Mendes’ traits New comedy has flaws but is still fun By Jonathan Pattishall Staff writer
Sam Mendes is a talented movie director with some serious problems, and both of these facts are on prominent display in “Away We Go,” a romantic-comedy travelogue starring Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski. His biggest problem is his refusal to leave stage acting in its place. He insists, probably because he got his start in the theater, on bringing such acting to the incompatible medium of film. The result is over-wrought dialogue and expression that doesn’t translate through the camera’s filter. What the screenwriter means to be witty and emotional comes across as boorish. The first five minutes of “Away We Go” reeks of this, like a comedic retake of last year’s disas-
trous “Revolutionary Road.” But the further the movie descends into its road trip story, in which Rudolph and Krasinski play a young couple looking for a new home as they await their first child, the more the film evens out. Mendes finds a nice medium between his tamer theatrical settings and the sense of grander cinematic spectacles he demonstrated in “Road to Perdition” and “Jarhead.” Where “Revolutionary Road” was stillborn due to its theatricality, this movie saves itself, like its main characters, by growing up and adapting to its circumstances. Another of Mendes’ problems is his penchant for placing characters into immovable types, which he does often in “Away We Go.” Though many of these types
are aggravatingly funny, they’re cheap shots that are incapable of breaking the surface of meaning. With an ensemble cast of supporting characters, Rudolph and Krasinski visit friends and siblings around the country, running into such types almost everywhere they go. As examples, Maggie Gyllenhaal plays a mystical hippy-academic, and Jim Gaffigan an apocalyptic depressive. Both characters are good for uncomfortable laughs, but like all the typical characters in this film, they’re not much more than bogeys. Despite these problems, Mendes has some serious devices when he wants them. He has an impressive ability to retain certain marks of his earlier works, but totally branch out in other areas. For instance, all of his movies, including this one, have painfully limiting horizons and emotionally
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stunted characters. And yet “Away We Go” is a successful comedy too, with lots of good, quick laughs, which is new for Mendes. The movie is also a defense of the domestic instinct that he blasted in “Revolutionary Road.” That was the last movie you’d want to go to on a date. “Away We Go” though, is a date movie of the very first order. It’s also a reminder, after the awful experience of “Revolutionary Road,” that Mendes is a dynamic and capable director who can make movies that people will actually enjoy watching. Contact the Diversions Editor at dive@unc.edu.
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Mainstream competition too much for Varsity By ALANA PRETTITORE STAFF WRITER
For more than 80 years, Varsity Theater has been an integral aspect of Chapel Hill culture. As one of the most historic buildings on Franklin Street, it has stood through the significant turning points and milestones of the past century. In the 1960s, students picketed and battled for racial integration at the theater, and in recent years, it was a part of exuberant celebrations on Franklin Street during
sports victories and when Barack Obama was elected president. But on June 25, Varsity Theater went dark after the final viewings of “The Brothers Bloom” and “The Hangover.” The bottom line? The theater needed to sell out at least once a week to make a profit to pay rent, said Stuart Hoyle, an employee of Varsity Theater since 1981. In the major multiplex era, independent theaters lose business and are forced to fold. Single-screen movie theaters are out of date, and
double screens, like Varsity Theater, are antiquated, Hoyle said. But Varsity Theater is the only cinema in walking distance for students, which will impact the already limited entertainment options for Franklin Street goers. Chris Davidson, a Carrboro resident and former projectionist, said people affected will include those who appreciate the community aspect of local theaters. “On the other hand, it’s a dying art,” he said.
Bruce Stone, the final owner of the theater, said in a press release that the closing was a business decision since Varsity experienced more “famine than feast” in recent years. Also, independent theaters only attract wider audiences when an indie film “crosses over” — but by that time, major multiplexes provide those movies anyway. Stone also said The Lumina, Mo v i e s a t T i m b e r l y n e a n d Southpoint Cinemas have posed greater competition over the years
and that traffic and parking obstacles have also deterred moviegoers. “We have been in the Varsity for nine challenging but enjoyable years. Our landlord has been understanding and supportive throughout our tenure,” Stone said in his press release. “We of course regret this development but recognize that this change is entirely necessary.” Stone declined to elaborate in an interview, but he said he stands by his statements in the press release.
He also said he holds his memories and experiences close to his heart. Employees and other dedicated customers said they were saddened by the close. Although sales dramatically picked up since rumors spread of the theater’s pending finish, it has not been enough, Hoyle said. “I’m heartbroken, devastated, empty,” said Derek Lawson, another former Varsity employee. Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.
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get would result in a decrease of 6.8 percent, said Rob Nelson, UNCsystem vice president for finance. Those cuts would be the first net decrease in state appropriations since they fell by $34 million in the 2002-03 fiscal year, down 1.8 percent from the 2001-02 fiscal year. In 2001, the House appropriations subcommittee on education recommended cutting $125 million in funding. Less than two weeks after the cut was proposed, students brandishing homemade signs marched from the N.C. State University Bell Tower to the Legislative Building, where they attempted to speak with their legislators. “This was totally student-initiated and student-run, and ultimately, because we spoke up, they didn’t go through with the cuts,” said Andrew Payne, then-president of the UNC Association of Student Governments, who helped plan the march. The final budget that year only cut $14.5 million, 11.6 percent of the subcommittee’s original suggestion, in recurring funding from the University, and provided $49 million more in enrollment growth and financial aid. In 2000, UNC Student Body President Brad Matthews said his administration spent time in the halls of the state legislature arguing against budget cuts and proposed tuition hikes. “We’d literally walk the halls and kind of pounce on legislators coming out of any old door, and walk with them if you couldn’t get any other way,” Matthews said. In his welcome speeches at every CTOPS session, Matthews said he
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Chapel Hill Town Council’s decision to give the land to Orange County since he lives outside Chapel Hill. As county residents, none of Kirschner’s neighbors will be able to have input either. “We have no say in this issue,” he said. “Just because it’s the expedient thing to do does not mean it’s kosher.” Chapel Hill town council member Mark Kleinschmidt said although the space has some attractive aspects — especially that it is already owned by the town — he thinks it is inappropriate to put the waste transfer station there. Foy did not respond in time for
Brad Matthews, 2000-01 UNC Student Body President
“Really it’s just understanding the scope of what our actions are first, and we’ll try to make a move after that.”
Jim Ceresnak, N.C. State University Student Body President
“After a while, I think if you’re (at the General Assembly) enough they really do start to pay attention.”
Rudy Kleysteuber, 2001-02 UNC Student Body Vice President
“We’ve sort of been building a movement. When we need to take serious action, we will.”
“We thought all the same that we could convince legislators with the force of our arguments.”
Greg Doucette, ASG President
Andrew Payne, 2000-02 ASG President
“This time I think we’ve got a more broad-based effort from all 17 institutions, and hopefully that’ll be a driving factor in our effectiveness.”
“There’s difficulty sometimes with students getting to the ballot box. So really, the only power with students is their voice.”
implored parents to call their legislators immediately from phones in the Student Union. Current ASG President Doucette said he has been encouraging student body presidents to engage in targeted lobbying of their representatives rather than stage any kind of large event. “It’s really a matter of trying to give (the legislature) the information they need to make an educated decision without being so melodramatic about it that it kind of turns them off,” he said.
UNC Student Body President Jasmin Jones said that although she has been staying in the loop on budget updates, she hasn’t yet done any lobbying. “It’s been more of understanding what’s happening, what decisions are being made,” she said. “I still have to kind of get a grasp on what it really means and what effect it’ll have on our student life and education at Carolina.” Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu.
print to messages left at his office. “My concern is that the mayor’s proposal that he made without the backing of his council at the very last minute caught the community off guard and undermined all of the work that the county commissioners have done to make this a transparent and open process,” Orange County commissioner Mike Nelson said. Even if the waste transfer station is approved for Millhouse Road, Kirschner said he will not leave his home of 37 years. “I know every board and every nail and every mistake there is out here,” he said. “This literally is in our backyard.”
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$5 per person, instead of soliciting donations or paying out of pocket. Kleinschmidt was one of the program’s strongest supporters, believing voter-owned elections would make campaigns more transparent and open. “It demonstrates that having personal wealth is not, nor should it be, a bar to political participation either as a donor or a candidate,” he said. Czajkowski was the only council member to oppose the program, believing it would not help candidates. He said he would “absolutely not” participate. Neither will Cho, who said it was unethical to ask voters to contrib-
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board chairman. “When the change was made, the goal was to get gas-powered scooters off the sidewalks,” he added. “In doing that, we may have created another issue or two.” Perry said he expects the board to take action during the July meeting, since the current ordinance changes are scheduled to begin on August 15. He added that the board will likely act on the recommendations of officials who oversee parking and transportation on campus. Perry said most of the complaints he received were over the associated fees with removing mopeds from the sidewalks, and modifications are expected to come from that area. The ordinance changes would place any motor vehicle with an engine under 50cc in the same classification as motorcycles and mopeds with larger engines. That category of vehicle is required to purchase a parking permit. Currently, students would be required to pay $175 for a permit. Employee prices range from $174 to $371, depending on their salary.
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ute money in the current economic climate. “Running for office is a privilege and shouldn’t be done with people’s taxes,” he said. Kleinschmidt was the first to say he would run, announcing his candidacy on May 28. Cho announced on June 4, and Czajkowski, who had previously said he would consider running, announced on June 12. Once filing begins, more people might join the race. The Orange County Board of Elections’ Web site will post candidates’ information when they file. In addition to the mayor’s seat, four town council seats are open. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
The price is reduced if purchased with a car permit as well. The changes originated from observations by DPS staff and officers. The main goal was to prevent scooters and mopeds from being used on sidewalks, where they may endanger pedestrians. They then went before the advisory committee on transportation information, which includes representatives of the faculty, employees and students. David Jansen, the owner of Combustion Cycles, which oversees the store Scooter, Inc. in Carrboro, said he agrees with the push to remove mopeds from sidewalks. But charging scooter users for parking spots would likely hurt his business — one of his largest selling points is being able to park for free right next to your destination. He said many of his clientele are faculty and staff who don’t want to pay for parking spots.
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Brian Moynihan is a student and staff member who started an online petition against the scooter registration. He said many people’s concerns extend to keeping their property safe as well. Bike racks offer moped drivers a place to lock up their vehicles and prevent theft, leading some to drive on sidewalks in order to get to them. Moynihan suggested new racks that are more accessible from the street and fining those who drive on pathways as an alternative. “You shouldn’t let a couple of bad apples spoil the whole bunch,” he said. The petition he’s created had 232 signatures as of Tuesday evening. The Board of Trustees will meet July 22 and 23 at The Carolina Inn.
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“We’d literally walk the halls and kind of pounce on legislators coming out of any old door.”
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t happened again. Another one of the nation’s leaders fell prey to marital infidelity. And what started off as the amusing saga of absence for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford turned into a careerending scandal. As I watched the news unfold last week, my own reaction turned from an eye roll to vivid frustration. I don’t understand how a husband and father could abandon his wife and sons for another woman. I don’t understand how a governor could abandon his post just because he wants to relax in a more exotic Opinion location. Editor I’ve had countless arguments with my father about politicians who are unfaithful to their spouses. My father thinks that any politician who isn’t faithful to his or her spouse is unfit to lead. I, on the other hand, think that a politician’s personal life has nothing to do with his or her competency as an official. But Sanford’s affair altered my mindset a little. Elected officials cannot be effective leaders if they are unfaithful to their spouses, regardless of how competent they are. Not because they lose their moral standing. Not because they are less competent. Not because elected leaders are held to higher personal standards than average citizens. But because marital infidelity shows a value for desire over commitment. And there’s no greater example of that than Sanford’s dual commitment violation last week. Sanford abandoned his wife and sons because he had fallen in love with someone else. Hey, the guy is only human, and no one knows what kind of relationship he has with his wife. But it doesn’t matter. He made a vow to place his wife above all others. That includes women whom he falls in love with or women who offer him better emotional support. Then we have Sanford’s post abandonment. He took an oath when he entered office to serve his state. But he wanted some rest and relaxation. And not just any get away — he wanted a more exotic retreat. So he left his state and the country without transferring his power, without delineating a chain of command, meaning that in an emergency the only man with the power to do anything would be unable to give orders. Again, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a change of scenery, but Sanford took an oath to be the chief executive and put South Carolina’s interests above his own. And that includes his need for enjoyment. So we have a man here who violated two promises for a similar reason: He placed his own interests over his commitments. And that, I think, is why marital infidelity destroys an elected official’s ability to lead. While extramarital affairs don’t have anything to do with someone’s competency, they demonstrate that a person is willing to place self-interest over commitment. Who wants a leader like that?
Deadline wasn’t necessary Temporary spending bill doesn’t need an expiration
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he N.C. Senate should not have agreed to pass the House’s temporary spending bill with its expiration date. North Carolina’s budget still isn’t done, so the legislature passed a spending bill to make sure North Carolina can keep running. The House’s version of the bill expires July 15. The Senate’s version would have expired when the budget is signed into law. The Senate had the correct approach in its original bill. A two-week time limit is pointless. A deadline on the spending bill might make the politicians focus on finishing the budget.
But trying to decide what to tax and what programs to cut is hard enough. Doing it while worrying about a deadline would be even harder. The Senate had a better approach. State departments, institutions and agencies will be able to spend up to 85 percent of what they were authorized to spend in 2008. That is incentive enough for the legislature to finish the budget, unless politicians are ready to come under fire from the state’s agencies for cutting spending by so much. Some organizations might face large cuts next year, but a 15 percent decrease across the
board is probably more than some of them bargained for. Even with a new budget, many organizations could have less money to work with. But a proper budget is still better than a temporary spending bill because it will let organizations plan for the fiscal year. The House’s version also had the 85 percent spending limit but with an added deadline. All a two-week time limit would do is distrac t the General Assembly in two weeks. It would needlessly force legislators to take time away from the potentially unfinished budget. Yes, it is good to finish the budget quickly. But it is essential to finish the budget well.
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here is nothing like listening to the new irresistible song of the summer on the radio. But those stations need our help if they’re going to keep providing the sound track for lives. Of course, now we all plug our iPods into our cars and search for any song we want to hear on the Internet. But an iPod can’t replace the familiar voice of your favorite local disc jockey, and Pandora won’t play a live, in-studio concert of a local up-and-coming band. These things are valuable to a community, and they need our donations to survive. Nor th Carolina Public
Radio-WUNC, which relies mainly on contributions from listeners, is feeling the strain of the economy and soliciting donations. They are not alone. Even National Public Radio is feeling the crunch, not to mention the radio stations that specialize in a particular genre of music, ranging from classical to hip-hop. It’s true that we’re all trying to be a little more frugal in this economy. But it’s in the interest of the whole community that we try to cough up a bit of money to support these types of public services. Even students can spare just a few dollars. Most of us are guilty of using
the Internet for all our media needs. We go online for the news, for the fake news, to sample music and to stream our favorite shows. None of that will ever replace hearing the news from a real person at a local radio station, or their dialogue with an opinionated caller. None of that will ever replace having professionals pick out songs for you in hopes that you will hear something new. Radio stations are even important to local bands looking for exposure that might lead to their big break. So let’s do what we can to help out local radio stations.
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TO THE EDITOR: I write in response to the editorial “Be helpful, GOP: Republicans should act like a respectable minority.” Those of you responsible for writing this editorial are either blissfully ignorant or naive about the monopoly on political power that the Democrats have in Raleigh. GOP bills or amendments are often laughed off by Democrat General Assembly kingpins Marc Basnight or Tony Rand; that is, if those bills or amendments even make it out of committee. Make no mistake, the Democrats are in control in this state. They have a monopoly on political power and they have had a monopoly on political power in this state for over 100 years. Also, it is important to keep in mind that these Democrats who are raising taxes are planning to spend $25 million on a luxury fishing pier in Mr. Basnight’s district. There is plenty of pork barrel fat that could be cut out of the budget that would make the cuts to education significantly less painful, even without raising taxes. Also, please remember that it was only a few short years ago that these same Democrats had more than $1 billion in revenue surplus, and, instead of being fiscally prudent and putting that money away for tough fiscal times like these, the legislature found some unnecessary project to spend the money on. So, DTH editorial board, please stop being so naive. I guess that revealing how things actually work in Raleigh would
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Classrooms are cold for a reason. Stop complaining.
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very morning, before walking to class in the heat and heavy humidity, don’t forget to bring a sweater. That’s right. It’s summertime in North Carolina, and if you’re headed to class you shouldn’t leave the house without your warmest cardigan. The classrooms are cold, but we just need to deal with it. It’s true that air conditioning is the greatest thing to happen to the South since sweet tea on ice, but at first glance it doesn’t seem to make sense that the University’s buildings would be so excessive with the air conditioning. But Facilities Services provides good reasons for keeping
the classrooms cold. Van Dobson, assistant vice chancellor for facilities services, said the cool air helps keep the classrooms from building up humidity that causes mold. As we all know, some of the buildings on campus are quite old and therefore even more vulnerable to mold. Also, classrooms must be kept even cooler than the administrative office buildings. The masses of sweaty bodies moving in and out of classrooms all day makes it easier for humidity to build up and mold to spread. It’s true that it can be uncomfortable having the sweat beads on your arm start to frost within minutes of
arriving to class. But it’s better for us to pack some extra clothing layers than to watch some of our historic buildings become covered in fungus. It’s better to breath in really cold air than moldy air. And for those who complain about the money the University is wasting on the cold air: Think of how much more it would cost to repair mold damage. So while we hate the frigid temperatures too, give the complaints a rest. That cold air is saving the University money. If anything, at least you finally have an excuse to bring a blanket to an early morning lecture.
be too damaging to your beloved Democratic Party. Jason Sutton Junior Political Science
UNC should find a way to keep YWC on campus TO THE EDITOR: I am writing as a Chapel Hill resident and retired Unitarian Universalist minister who served a congregation on the border of UNC for 12 years. As a knee-jerk liberal political person, I strongly urge the University to find a way to help Youth for Western Civilization continue on campus. I disagree with every position that group takes, and I feel their presence on campus is necessary. The solution I propose: Let a politically liberal faculty member step forward to be the adviser for this group. This is something I would do were I on the UNC-CH faculty. Why? Because I value diversity and openness and that extends to those people or groups with whom I very much disagree. Rev. Charlie Kast Chapel Hill
Kvetching board kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain UNC uses Craigslist to post available jobs but doesn’t use The Daily Tar Heel, the N&O or any other local paper? Way to skip out on ad fees that support your local papers, jerks. Dear UNC: Instead of budget cuts, how about holding off on some of the construction? It costs millions, and it makes getting around campus highly inconvenient and annoying. Dear UNC: You’re right. Polishing the grout lines of Davis for weeks on end is definitely more important that paying our TAs and professors. CTOPers are getting backpacks? All we got was our IBMs, and that’s shaping up to be a pretty, pretty terrible investment. Send your one-to-two sentence entries to dthedit@gmail.com, subject line ‘kvetch.’
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The Varsity is closed. All because Southpoint took their business. Malls are so anti-cultural. Where will we go to see indie films?
Carolina North was officially approved. Godspeed to our satellite campus. Just another decade of studies and construction to go. Good Luck.
They’re taking over local forests. Last year the drought turned everything brown. This year we have to worry about getting bitten.
School’s out. It’s our nation’s b i r t h d a y. M a k e sure you celebrate this wonderful day with plenty of “refreshments” and fireworks.