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FLU STRAINS STATE UNC focusing on prevention BY Jeannine O’Brian

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CAN’T GET A JOB Recent graduates from UNC are having trouble finding jobs even in the service-oriented businesses downtown.

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With the flu season approaching and the H1N1 virus continuing to spread among students, the University is taking measures to minimize the number exposed to the virus. Though University officials said they have no way to track cases of the virus, reports of students coming down with fevers and aches are spreading. Campus Health Services said it has several confirmed cases. Once a student is suspected of having H1N1, more commonly known as the swine flu, he or she is sent home to recover. UNC departments are focusing on prevention. Carol Kozel, director of nursing at Campus Health Services, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will begin distributing the two-part H1N1 vaccine nationwide in midOctober. Local health departments will determine how much of the vaccine UNC receives. The amount will depend upon the number of high-risk individuals they serve. While UNC waits for the vaccinations, Housekeeping Services is taking more immediate action. The staff has received specific cleaning instructions from the UNC Department of Environment, Health and Safety targeting H1N1. “We’ve issued guidance to the cleaning staff on how they should be cleaning, particularly in high-touch areas like doorknobs,” said Mary Beth Koza, the department’s director. The guidelines come amid a $4 million budget cut for UNC Facilities Services. Some members

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H1N1 already a≠ecting students By SETH WRIGHT features editor

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Senior Jill Watral returned home from the Duke Youth Programs, where she was a summer counselor, to find her sister wearing swimming goggles and rubber gloves, intent on not catching the H1N1 virus. For the next seven days, Watral communicated to people mostly from her second-story window, quarantined from the public because she had contracted what doctors believed was the virus more commonly known as swine flu. “I was so upset that I had to leave the kids, and I was just worried about what was going to happen,” Watral said. “I had a 100-degree fever.” Campus officials expect that, like Watral, UNC students will contract the H1N1 virus, said Mary Beth Koza, director of environment, health and safety at UNC. While most cases are mild, it is clear that the virus has already begun spreading. Koza said the University’s goal is to continue operating normally and that the situation is not being taken lightly. “There is actually a lot of discussion right now about academic issues,” she said. “We’re asking students to self-isolate.” Watral said the summer program where she worked was doing fine during its first week. But the camp director soon told the counselors that one of the children had to be quarantined because of the H1N1 virus. The virus began spreading through a dormitory where all of the kids stayed during the camp, living lifestyles much like that of typical college students. A few days later, Watral said she woke up from a nap, and something felt wrong. She felt achy and off. She had a scratchy throat, high fever and chills. The camp director sent her to the student health center. Doctors immediate-

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OUT OF THE RACE Many students are choosing not to rush fraternities and sororities this year, often because of economic woes.

UNC-Wilmington deals with broad swine ﬂu outbreak By seth cline Staff Writer

UNC-Wilmington has recorded 335 cases of H1N1 since Aug. 18, the start of their fall semester — more than any university in the state. The magnitude of the outbreak across the state has prompted a change to federal policy that serves as a guide for the UNC system’s policy.

sports | page 7 STRONG FINISH Despite a slow first half, the UNC men’s soccer team scored four goals in the second stanza to win its season opener 5-0 against UNC-Asheville.

Since the start of the 2009 school year, many schools throughout the University of North Carolina system are seeing outbreaks of what is suspected to be the H1N1 flu virus.

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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcoholbased hand cleaners also work. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Keep away from others as much as possible.

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or at home — away from public places where the virus can spread. The new policy stresses prevention to ensure more students don’t continue to become infected. UNC-W’s number of H1N1 cases has started levelling off after a drastic spike in cases since classes began.

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“The reason a new policy is being implemented is that labs were getting overwhelmed with test results — the vast majority of which were positive,” said Brent Herron, the associate vice president of Campus Safety and Emergency Operations for the UNC system. Now when students present flu-like symptoms, the system’s policy recommends that they isolate themselves in dorm rooms

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When H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, first appeared on campuses last spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told schools to submit students’ test results to state labs to determine if they had the virus. After most of the specimens tested positive for H1N1, the CDC changed its policy — it now assumes that every student with flu-like symptoms has the H1N1 virus.

Chancellor Holden Thorp said last week he wants the University to explore the stresses of being in college in the wake of a student’s death. Since junior Courtland Smith told a 911 operator that he had been drinking and trying to kill himself Aug. 23, one particular focus has been on the issue of alcohol and suicide. While Smith did not commit suicide, his death has drawn attention to possible links between alcohol use and thoughts of suicide.

UNC lost seven students to suicide between 2000 and 2004, according to a study by the Suicide Prevention Task Force, a group created in response to the rash of suicides at that time. At least three more have committed suicide since then, said Winston Crisp, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. “You’ve got a lot of people hurting out there that self-medicate with alcohol and drugs,” Crisp said. He said that the number of suicides UNC has experienced is not above the national average. Allen O’Barr, direc tor of Counseling and Wellness Services,

said in an e-mail that there is an indirect relationship between suicidal thoughts and alcohol abuse. “I can tell you that alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, so depression is quite common in people who use excessive alcohol,” O’Barr said. A report published last month on the number of violent deaths in North Carolina in 2006 found 62 percent of violent deaths were suicides, totalling more than 1,100. Scott Proescholdbell, director of the N.C. Violent Death Reporting System, said that of the suicide deaths screened for alcohol in 2006, 30 percent of victims had

alcohol in their system. The study also found that young adults aged 20 to 24 had the highest rate of violent deaths, with men being 3.5 times as likely to commit suicide. “There’s usually a cascade of events and sometimes a triggering one,” Proescholdbell explained. “It’s very different from male to female. Males end up using more violent methods.” C o u n s e l i n g a n d We l l n e s s Services provides therapy sessions and referrals for long-term help in the community. CWS recommends prescribed medication, voluntary time away

from school and lifestyle changes as possible solutions to anyone contemplating suicide. Fulton Crews, director of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, said heavy use of alcohol can distort people’s personalities. “One of the things that alcohol does that people often don’t talk about is it intensifies emotional feelings,” Crews said. “Most people know that often, good, honest, sane people do bad, stupid, crazy things when they’re drinking too much.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.

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48-year-old man was arrested in Massachusetts for stealing meat, police spokesman Lt. Paul Shastany said. While the police dog chasing the man lost the criminal’s scent momentarily, the K-9 was able to locate him because the man had stuffed the stolen raw meat into his pants. Luckily, the dog did not go after the meat. “The dog went up to him,” Shastany said. “The dog must have smelled a tasty dinner in his pants.” The man admitted having stolen $68 worth of meat from the supermarket. He was charged with receiving stolen property and disorderly conduct. A note to all criminals: protect your meat when the dogs come barking.

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Due to a reporting error, Tuesday’s pg. 7 story “UNC groups give microloans to homeless,” incorrectly identified Chapel Hill resident Thommy Owens as homeless. Although he has been in the past, Owens is no longer homeless. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes BY Nick ANDERSEN for the error. History came off the walls and into the open Tuesday as students, town residents and friends campus briefs the rich — and often Student Congress held first celebrated unknown — stories of the past. meeting of academic year Storytelling, music, food, dancing and company marked the end Student Congress gathered of “Because We’re Still Here (And Monday night for its first full body Moving)”, an interactive history projmeeting of the academic year. ect detailing the history of local black Congress members met to communities, particularly Chapel hear statements from the student Hill’s Northside neighborhood. body vice president, student body The project was developed by treasurer and the Graduate and local arts nonprofit Hidden Voices, Professional Student Federation a collection of community mempresident. bers devoted to enacting change Speaker Joe Levin-Manning through the simple act of sharing introduced two bills dealing with stories. Their latest effort is on dissummer appropriations to Bounce play in the Student Union gallery Magazine and The Blue & White. until Friday. The Blue & White bill was “Hidden Voices hopes to bring removed from the agenda after a underdeveloped voices into the debate about whether Congress forefront of the community,” said could vote on it without commit- Kathy Williams, Hidden Voices tee approval. Manning withdrew performance director. the bill dealing with Bounce, which Since 2003, Hidden Voices has was approved by Congress over the used story, song, memory and persummer, because it appropriated formance to shed light on the lives of money from a source it did not diverse communities such as women have authority over. Congress might revisit the bills in the future.

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Stories record decades of Chapel Hill in the prison system, illiterate adults and victims of domestic violence. Its founders believe in the power of memory to shape the present. “If we don’t know where we’re from, we don’t know where we are going,” said Lynden Harris, director of Hidden Voices. As students rent houses in the neighborhood and older residents move on, the unique history of Northside, the traditional center of the area’s black community, was at risk of being lost, Harris said. “These are stories that were not being passed down to the younger generation,” she said. So in early 2006, Harris, Williams and the organization teamed up with a UNC sociology class and local high school students and headed out into the neighborhoods armed with recorders, cameras and notebooks. The stories the students recorded map out the history of Chapel Hill’s black community, from slavery to the construction of the University to the establishment of black-owned businesses on the

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Kathy Williams, right, grabs a partner to dance to live music Tuesday afternoon during the Hidden Voices event in the Student Union. west end of Franklin Street. “It was a truly transformative experience,” said professor Judith Blau, who taught the UNC class. An interactive theater performance was launched in February 2008, and an exhibit highlighting the project was installed in the

Student Union as part of the 2009 freshmen orientation. For members of the Northside community, Tuesday’s celebration was a chance to share memories. “It’s the end of the era,” said long-

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Former U.S. ambassador to South Africa to speak at UNC A former U.S. ambassador to South Africa, James A. Joseph, will speak on campus about “Remaking America: Higher Education and Civic Engagement.” During his tenure from 1996 to 1999, Joseph was the only U.S. ambassador to present his credentials to President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. Currently a professor at Duke University, he has also received the Order of Good Hope, the highest South African honor available to an outside citizen. Jo s e p h’s S e p t . 17 t a l k i s the Thomas Willis Lambeth Lectureship in Public Policy, honoring the 1957 UNC alumnus. It will be held at 5:30 p.m. in Gerrard Hall, followed by a reception.

Ackland awarded grant to conserve 16 Asian paintings The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Ackland Art Museum with $115,000 to conserve 16 rare Asian paintings. The Institute, a federal agency that provides grants to libraries and museums nationwide, awarded 35 museums with this award. There were 129 applicants. One Japanese folding screen and 15 hanging scrolls ranging from the 13th to the 19th century will be restored by 2011. The Ackland received a grant from the institute in 2001 also.

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Residents speak out against new waste transfer proposal

Chapel Hill might increase park and ride lots and decrease downtown parking if the recommendations from a new transit plan are approved. The Long Range Transit Plan, which has been in the works for two and a half years by the Chapel Hill Planning Department, is expected to be finalized next week, opened for public discussion this fall and in effect by 2035. Faster bus routes will need to circulate more frequently as Carolina North and UNC grow, according to the draft plan. The primary goal of the expansion is to intercept commuters closer to Interstate 40 to limit traffic downtown. According to the Long Range Transit Plan, 70 percent of commuters to Chapel Hill and Carrboro are from Durham County. That makes U.S. 15-501 and N.C. 86 two main target areas for park and ride lots. Though the changes will carry a significant price tag — at least $133 million — the bus system should remain fare-free, the plan states. Dan Coleman, Carrboro Board of Aldermen member and transit study committee member, said residents will have many opportunities to give input. “We are planning for a future in which transit is a reliable, accessible and vital part of how we get from place to place in southern Orange County,” Coleman said.

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John Knechtel, a May graduate with degrees in economics and political science, works as a host Tuesday afternoon at Rockfish Seafood Grill at Southpoint Mall in Durham. Knechtel has applied for more than 30 internships and jobs since graduation — with little luck.

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Recent grads struggle to ﬁnd work By Sarah Frier City Editor

After putting out more than 30 applications to internships and government jobs with no luck, May graduate John Knechtel said he wishes he had experience as a restaurant server. He’s one of many graduates who has stayed in the area because of a lack of prospects anywhere else. They’ve entered an increasingly competitive market. Orange County’s unemployment rate at 7.1 percent is far worse than last August’s 4.5 percent rate but not as bad as the state’s current 11.1 percent, said Pamela Rich, the manager of Employment Security Commission’s Chapel Hill branch.

A fourth option in Orange County’s ongoing search for a waste transfer station was met with overwhelming disapproval Tuesday night, leaving the county’s Board of Commissioners with few options and little time left to decide. The proposed 10-acre site, a county-owned property west of Millhouse Road, lies less than a mile away from a location by the landfill that was generally rejected by residents earlier this year. The board ultimately approved a motion to keep all four proposed By Hillary ROSE Owens sites as possibilities. Staff Writer To rush, or not to rush: It’s one Greenways trails exceeds of the questions that crosses nearly every freshman’s mind. funds, seeks more funding Greek life at UNC involves more Now that extra miles have been than 2,900 students — about 17 added to the Bolin Creek trail, the percent of undergraduates. But involvement in the Greek syspreliminary project cost estimates exceed the funds the project has, tem can be expensive. Membership said Randy Dodd, the environ- averages about $2,040 for new mental planner for the Town of Panhellenic sorority members and $1,792 for new Interfraternity Carrboro. The Greenways Commission plans Council members. And due to the current economic to ask the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program situation, many students said they considered money when making for possible funding. their decisions. —From staff and wire reports

Knechtel, who graduated in May with degrees in economics and political science, just started as a host at Rockfish Seafood Grill at The Streets at Southpoint after rejection from Franklin Street businesses. Eventually, he said, he wants to be promoted to server. His next step: maybe move to Colorado and work at a ski resort, then apply to grad school earlier than he planned. “I’m going to sort of go with the flow,” Knechtel said. “I just got denied from another job. It almost doesn’t faze me anymore.” Jeffrey Sackaroff, associate director of University Career Services, said bad news about the economy kept last year’s graduating class from committing themselves to a job search in their field of study. “A lot of them said, ‘What’s the point of trying?’” Sackaroff said. “It’s easier to say, ‘My roommate couldn’t find a job and they had a

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The plan calls for a gateway system that will catch commuters by providing more park and ride space near I-40 and a new bus system that carries more people downtown faster. This gateway system will account for more than 60 percent of the upgrade cost. The transit study committee determined that using bus lanes and a system that synchronizes bus trips with green lights, a program called Bus Rapid Transit, would be the most cost effective way to bring commuters downtown. Only busy areas on main streets in Chapel Hill would have bus lanes, Coleman said.

Tighter parking restrictions The transit plan recommends increased parking restrictions in Chapel Hill and Carrboro and on the UNC campus.

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Cost of going Greek stops some from rushing But numbers not as low as expected High hopes for a rush class

To rush Freshman Gabi Browne from Florida said she is rushing because she liked the Greek life that people were involved with in her home state. “I think being an out-of-state student, it’s a more helpful way to meet people,” she said. But Browne said she is not sure if she will pledge even though she is rushing. But if she decides to join a sorority, she said she will have to pay her own dues.

Casey Cowan, Panhellenic vice president of recruitment, said in an e-mail that she was worried the economic situation would cause the number of people registered for Greek rush to dwindle. Representatives at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life would not say how many students have registered to rush. But Cowan said it was more than she anticipated. “I am pleasantly surprised at the number registered because — Not to rush as you know — the economy is not Melina Silva, a freshman biolthat great right now, and …sorority dues can be expensive,” Cowan said ogy major, said she is not rushing because her out-of-state tuition is in the e-mail.

“It’s something that’s hard to do with the economy. But if it’s something that’s worth it, I can deal with the monetary issue.” Jessamy Nichols, Freshman considering sorority life enough to handle. “Since I’m from out of state, my tuition is expensive, and I can’t afford it,” she said. Silva also said she isn’t interested in paying a lot of money to be part of the “in crowd.” She said sororities are a major part of campus life in Florida, where she is from, and she wanted to distance herself from them.

Expensive, but worth it

Jessamy Nichols, a freshman from Winston-Salem, agreed that Greek life can be expensive, but plans to rush. Nichols also said she will have to split the cost with her parents if she does decide to join a sorority. “It’s something that’s hard to do with the economy,” she said. “But if it’s something that’s worth it, I can deal with the monetary issue.” Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu.

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An ounce of prevention. Rosa Vega, right, gives a hepatitis shot to Daniel Beltrán, a biology teacher at Fray Agustin Azcunaga on Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Employees from the Ministry of Public Health on Isabela Island went to local schools to administer the hepatitis shots, given as part of a campaign called Vaccination of the Americas that began in June. The Ministry of Public Health, located in the city of Puerto Villamil, operates as the only hospital on Isabela Island. There are three doctors total, two general doctors and a gynecologist, to serve the approximately 2,100 people who live on the island. There is also an orthodontist and a pharmacy located in the hospital. Though the hospital was renovated in 2008, the electricity is still hooked up to the city’s power without backup generators. Because of this, if the city’s power goes out, the hospital will lose power as well, crippling the health center’s ability to do surgeries and complicated procedures. If a surgery is necessary, the patient must take a two-hour boat ride to the nearest airport, on another island, and then take a plane to mainland Ecuador. In June 2009, seven women were sent to the mainland during pregnancy because they needed a cesarean section. The photographer captured this photo while working on a documentary project for the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Contact the Photo Editor at dthphoto@gmail.com.

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of the campus community have expressed worry that decreases in facilities funding might lead to policies that let the disease spread more quickly. But housekeeping staff will continue to clean bathrooms and classrooms every day, said Housekeeping Director Bill Burston. He added that the budget for soap and cleaning supplies hasn’t changed. Dr. David Weber, associate chief of staff at UNC Health Care, said hand hygiene is key in preventing the spread of H1N1. “The virus is spread through high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and keyboards,” he said. Weber added that H1N1 is spread in droplets, usually through mucus, and cannot survive on a surface for more than one hour. But when carried by a person, the flu is contagious for 24 hours before symptoms become visible, Kozel said. H1N1 symptoms include a fever of more than 100 degrees, cough, fatigue, sore throat, headache, body aches and vomiting. The virus is particularly dangerous to pregnant women and people with diabetes, asthma and organ transplants. “If you feel you have these symptoms and you’re not in a high risk category, then you’re advised to leave the campus and go home,” Kozel added. Several students have left campus to make sure they do not spread the virus. Campus Health Services advises that students wait 24 hours after their fevers go away without the help of fever-reducing medicine before returning to UNC. Environmental Health and Safety is trying to educate the UNC community about H1N1 symptoms and preventative measures. “All students need to stay aware of the situation,” Koza said.

ly put a mask on her because they were worried she had contracted the virus. After Watral described her symptoms to doctors, they diagnosed her with the virus and told her she did not need to be tested because so many children at her camp had contracted H1N1. “He said I had to be quarantined for at least a week,” she said. The doctors told her the symptoms would be gone within five days but she would have to stay out of contact for another two days to be safe. After she left camp for home, she said the symptoms got worse, but doctors prescribed Tamiflu to treat the virus. Her temperature exceeded 102 degrees. “That’s when I started feeling really bad,” she said, adding that she was glad her stomach was all right because she has a fear of vomiting. “My eyes were really hot. I had to put a cold compress on my head.”

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Senior Jill Watral was quarantined for a week after being diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.

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Last week alone, 273 students contracted what is suspected to be the virus. However, that number only increased by 62 in the next four days. With 335 suspected cases, more than 3 percent of the undergraduate population is showing symptoms of the virus. The explanation for the virus’s prevalence is unclear, but the school is taking solace in the virus’s relatively benign symptoms, said Katrin Wesner, director of Student Health at UNC-W. “The good news is that it’s mild, even milder than the seasonal flu that shows up in wintertime,” Wesner said. Students are beginning to adjust after a scare that prevailed throughout last week’s rapid outbreak, said Contact the University Editor UNC-W senior James Holland. at udesk@unc.edu. They are still going to class,

By the fourth day, Watral said her fever had subsided and she felt the worst was over. But she was still required to stay in her room. No one was allowed to touch her. Her mother couldn’t give her a hug. Reflecting on her illness, Watral said the H1N1 virus was no worse than the regular flu, which she has had before. “It’s not life or death. It’s just a few days of your life that’s going to suck,” she said. “I know a lot of people are very high-strung about classes and good grades, but if they miss a few days, it’s going to be OK.” Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu. going out, and talking about things other than the virus, he said. “It has calmed down a bit here since last week, which was a bit crazy,” said UNC-W Student Body President Mark Blackwell. “Most students are starting to recognize that it’s more hype than anything.” Despite the high number of reported cases, none of them have been ones with serious complications. Most students have recovered within three to five days, Wesner said. The campus is continuing to do its best to keep students aware of the risks. The decrease in cases during the past few days could be due to the preventative measures prescribed by the CDC that campus officials are pushing, she said. “Do I think we’ll see more of it? Sure. Either way, we’re ready for it.” Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu.

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MIAMI (MCT) — A federal judge has upheld the military detention of a Kuwaiti man whose lawyers were among the earliest and most persistent challengers of President George W. Bush’s right to lock him up as an enemy combatant at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Fawzi al- Odah, 32, was captured in the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in December 2001 and has been held lawfully since, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a partially censored ruling, which was released late Monday. Her Aug. 24 decision raised to seven the number of Guantanamo detentions upheld by federal judges hearing habeas corpus petitions, compared to the 29 men at Guantanamo whom judges have ordered freed.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MCT) — Sen. John McCain and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told a Charlotte audience Tuesday that Congress and the president should “start over” on health care reform. “It’s time we started back at the beginning,” McCain of Arizona told medical professionals at Carolinas Medical Center. The two Republicans joined Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., at the invitation-only town hall that drew about 250 people to a hospital auditorium. The three acknowledged that health reform is needed. But they advocated a goslow, incremental approach and criticized Democratic proposals. “Our goal ought not to be to have the cheapest health care in the world,” said McConnell.

CARACAS, Venezuela (MCT) — Being a Latin American president suddenly has become more perilous. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has come down with cases of H1N1, or swine flu — he was recuperating at home Tuesday in Bogota — becoming the second Latin American president, after Costa Rica’s Oscar Arias, to be victimized by the virus. Now at least six other Latin American presidents who met Friday with Uribe, the day he began to suffer from the flu’s telltale signs, are being watched for symptoms. One of those, Evo Morales of Bolivia, said he was taking the flu-fighting drug Tamiflu in hopes of warding off the illness. “Presidents shake a lot of hands,” said Gregory Hartl, a spokesman for the World Health Organization.

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Child Care Wanted DRIVER NEEDED: Chapel Hill family seeks UNC student to drive teenager from high school to activities or home after 3:45pm. Email jfamag@gmail.com or call 919-933-9849.

WANTED AfTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE for our 11 year-old son in our Chapel Hill home M-F (days, times somewhat flexible). Pick up from school, supervise homework, drive to music lessons and other activities. Experienced driver with reliable transportation. Contact k.r.brouwer@att.net. PART-TIME CHIlD CARE: Afterschool care for 8 year-old girl. Must be OK with dogs. Amy, 919-933-0379.

Folklore professor is looking for an experienced and creative individual to help with afterschool pick up and care for his 13 yearold daughter. Approximately 15 hrs/wk, every other week. Must be available from 3-6:30pm on M/Tu/Th/F and perhaps some Saturday evenings, to pick up from Carolina Friends School and travel to Creedmoor. $15/ hr. If you’re interested, please email glenn@ unc.edu or call 919-451-3950. Thanks! ENTHUSIASTIC, RESPONSIblE babysitter needed immediately for 2 kids ages 8 and 12. M-Th and some Fridays from approximately 2:45-5:30pm. Willing to use more than 1 sitter. Must enjoy playing with kids and have own transportation. Pay $10/hr. Please contact Patti Fox at 919-606-1786 or plsfox@cs.com. MOTHER’S HElPER: Carrboro family needs afternoon help (3-6pm) with supervision of 12 year-old boy, some driving, light housekeeping, tennis playing a plus. Days negotiable. Please call Ann: 919-548-4836. AFTERSCHOOl CARE: Need dependable care for 2 fun children (8 and 9 year-olds) in Meadowmont, Monday thru Friday, 2:306pm. Must have car for school pick up and some after school activities. References needed. Call 919-730-2045. AFTERNOON CHIlD CARE: Seeking afternoon driver, homework assistant for 8th grade boy attending school in Durham. Occasional pet sitting also desired. 919-489-9827.

RESPITE CARE: Seeking part-time respite worker for 5 year-old autistic girl. Must have prior experience working with children with disabilities. Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5pm-8pm. Friday 5pm-11pm. Saturday, Sunday (4-6 hours). Qualified individual will follow therapy plan and work with team of professionals. If interested, inquire at acquire2001@yahoo.com. Provide experience and phone number. 843-818-9355.

AFTERNOON bAbYSITTER AFTERNOON babysitter needed for 3 kids, ages 5, 11 and 12, 2:30-6:30pm weekdays. general babysitting and take them to some afternoon activities and give them supper. High hourly pay! Previous child care experience, own car, references essential. Contact Doug by email on malawsky@gmail.com or call 919-259-3425.

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Chapel Hill for 2 kids, ages 10 and 12, 3-6:30pm weekdays, high hourly rate. Driving to afternoon activities, homework assistance and dinner preparation. good driving record and references required. Contact Ned by email (nes047@gmail.com) or call 919-960-5695.

TWINS! Care for 2 year-old energetic, curly haired twin girls Thursdays 1:30-6pm in home near campus. Up to $15/hr with experience. Contact garywinz@med.unc.edu. EVENINg SITTER, HElPER NEEDED: 1 parent will be home. Help heating up dinner, sweeping up kitchen, emptying, filling the dishwasher, tidying up plates, toys, playing with boys (2.5 and 4 year-olds). Occasional errands or picking up kids. Experience with kids and great references necessary. Tu/Th. $12/hr. 5-8pm (flexible). Undergrads and grad students. Education major preferred. Email (online) is best or leave a message. Thanks. 919-942-5685.

AfTER SCHOOL CARE Seeking after school care, driver for 14 yearold. In Chapel Hill. 1-3 days/wk, 3-6pm. References required. Call 537-8455, evenings.

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STUDENTS: 1bR, PRIVATE bATH available immediately in 4bR/4bA University Commons condo. You share furnished lR, kitchen, utility room with W/D. On busline, write 1 check (includes internet) for $400/ mo. Contact Fran Holland Properties at herbhholland@intrex.net.

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gyMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS WANTED Sport Art gymnastics Center Chapel Hill looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals. Teach recreational gymnastic classes. Start September 2009. Children age 5 and up. Mark, 919-929-7077, 919-732-2925. SCIENCE CONTENT DEVElOPER and writer needed by UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to help educate the public about current scientific research and hot topics in the news. Up to 20 hrs/wk. Details at moreheadplanetarium.org (about MPSC, employment opportunities). Email letter by September 8 to amy_sayle@unc. edu describing relevant interests, skills, knowledge. HOUSEKEEPER, ASSISTANT. Professor’s family needs housekeeping, organization assistance. Friendly, reliable, positive, thorough, organized person. Once or twice a week. $12/hr. On campus. If interested email info@epinvestments.com Thank you.

2bR APARTMENT FOR RENT, all utilities included, newly remodeled. Walking distance to Whole Foods, busline. 2 miles to UNC. No pets or smoking. $625/mo. Call Adam, 919-599-2000.

MOVIE THEATRE PROJECTIONIST SOUTHPOINT CINEMAS: Need 11am-6pm, 2 days, M-F. Must be available holidays and weekends. $8.50/hr. to start. Applications in theatre lobby. 919-572-9966.

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Volunteering lIKE HElPINg CHIlDREN lEARN? Sign up to VOlUNTEER for a variety of roles, all grades with Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools: www. chccs.k12.nc.us. Information on UNC campus in Student Union Room #2511, 10am3:30pm, September 9, 10, 14, 15. Email: volunteer@chccs.k12.nc.us, 967-8211 ext. 28281. COACH SOCCER at the YMCA! Our kids (3 year-olds through 6th graders) need enthusiastic leaders for their beginner focused, recreational teams. Coach with friends or let us match you up with a team in need. Homestead Park, just Saturdays, 9/12 and 9/26 thru 11/7. Contact Mike Meyen at mmeyen@ chcymca.org or 919-442-9622.

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tion available for people thinking about or majoring in one of the medical fields such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pre-med or one of the other medical disciplines. No experience necessary, can train. Mornings, evenings and weekend positions available. Pays $12-$14/hr. Call 932-1314 for more information.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 - If you don’t have the whole thing figured out, don’t worry. You’re about to get another piece of the puzzle. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5 - Stay out of an argument that doesn’t concern you. Resist the urge to fix it for them. They have to learn on their own. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 - An older person is in a generous mood. If you can prove you’re worth it, you might talk your way into a raise. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 - You’d like to go somewhere fun and maybe a little dangerous. Don’t get into anything you can’t get out of. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 - Figure out how much you have, and how much the toy you’ve been longing for would cost. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5 - Your friends are full of interesting suggestions. Run the numbers first. You may all be in for a big surprise.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 6 - Focus on your work. That won’t be difficult. In fact, it’ll be hard to find time for lunch. Scorpio (Oct. 23--Nov. 21) Today is a 5 - Everything seems to be convincing you to sign up for a luxury cruise. The deals are stupendous now. Check it out. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 - They say the more you learn, the more you earn. Take on a special assignment and set yourself up for a raise. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 - You’re into new territory, so you’ll meet the unexpected. Delegate as much as you can so you’re not swamped. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 - A meeting today proves quite successful. You’ll clear up some important points and answer a few questions. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 - Follow through on what you’ve already begun. The hard part is setting priorities. Just take it one step at a time. (c) 2009 TRIbUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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MISS YOUR CHURCH CHOIR? Want to sing in one this fall? St. Thomas More’s schola cantorum welcomes all voices but especially tenors and basses. We do church music ranging from Palestrina and bach to Vaughan Williams and John Rutter. If interested contact the choir director, Roger Petrich at 919-942-6233 or e-mail RPetrich@st-thomasmore.org.

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UNPAID INTERNSHIPS with A Helping Hand. gain direct care experience working 1 on 1 with older adults in the home setting and attend invaluable training sessions. Must be able to work at least 6 hrs/wk. Incredible opportunity for Pre-Med, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology and Public Health students, but all majors are welcome. servicelearning@ ahelpinghandnc.org, 919-493-3244.

Enthusiastic people needed to work 10-20 hrs/wk as ambassadors for all 99.9 The Fan events and promotions. Reliable transportation and the ability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings and some holidays required. All candidates must apply online at www.cbc-raleigh.com. EOE M/F.

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VAlET PARKINg ATTENDANTS needed for upscale restaurants and private events. Customer service skills, good driving record. Weekdays and weekends, evening. base pay +great tips. Call 919-796-5782.

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PARKINg FOR SEMESTER: 110 North basnight lane between West Cameron and West Franklin. Convenient to downtown and North campus. $300. Call 919-967-4155.

Walk to campus from this new construction home on Cobb Terrace, Henderson Street! 4bR/3.5bA, 3,000 square feet, living room, dining room, family room, eat in kitchen, extensive upgrades (granite counter tops, hardwood floors, 9’ ceiling thru out, double front porch, huge deck, etc)! $699,900. Dusty butler, realtor. dbutler@fmrealty.com, 919-308-6693.

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PARKINg SPACES ClOSE TO CAMPUS. guaranteed, well lit. $250/semester. 2 locations available immediately. Call 923-6787.

It’s a fun & flexible job that allows you to learn about the way advertising is bought, sold & produced by the largest circulating paper in Orange County. We are a hard-working, motivated team that emphasizes customer service. Stop by Suite 2409 in the Student Union to pick up an application. Due October 1st.

Care seeking healthy, non-smoking females 20-32 to become egg donors. $2,500 compensation for COMPlETED cycle. All visits and procedures to be done local to campus. For written information, please call 919-966-1150 ext. 5 and leave your current mailing address.

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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED for studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Studies are conducted at the Duke University brain Imaging and Analysis Center. Must be 18 years of older and no history of neurological injury or disease. Studies last 1-2 hours and participants are paid approximately $20/hr. For more information, call 681-9344 or email volunteer@biac.duke.edu. 10672.

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2bR END UNIT IN WOODglEN. Walk, bus or bike to UNC. W/D and many recent upgrades. $950/mo. Call 919-929-3271.

All trying out for cheerleading must have a physical approved by UNC Sports Medicine at least two days prior to the date of tryouts

The Daily Tar Heel office will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day

STUDENT WITH SUPERb riding mower and weed eating skills to mow my large yard 2 -3 times this fall using my equipment. $10/hr. edunn@unc.edu.

PAID INTERNSHIPS with A Helping Hand. gain direct care experience working 1 on 1 older adults in the home setting and attend invaluable training sessions. Must be able to work at least 15-20 hrs/wk. Incredible opportunity for Pre-Med, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology and Public Health students, but all majors are welcome. servicelearning@ ahelpinghandnc.org, 919-493-3244.

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higher GPA, so I have no chance.’” Because more people are looking to the services industry, competition is more intense than it was last year, Rich said. She said the days are gone when one could walk down Franklin Street and get a job. Now all kinds of people walk down to her unemployment office at 503 W. Franklin St. — professionals and college graduates included. May graduate Laura Adams, who has a B.S. in environmental science, renewed her lease in hopes of starting her career within 50 miles of Chapel Hill. Now, she waitresses at Ham’s Restaurant during the day and Nantucket Grill at night. Adams’ resume was critiqued and polished before she filed more than 50 job applications, she said. The rumor is you have to put out at least 75, she said. Sometimes she’ll get calls back. Sometimes the responders say they’d like to hire her, but they don’t have funding for her position anymore. “That’s pretty discouraging,” Adams said.

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If parking is unavailable, more commuters will be forced to park at the park and ride locations, and transit ridership will increase, the plan states.

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Second-half scoring spree lifts UNC to victory By Chris Hempson Assistant Sports Editor

Shots like the one Kirk Urso had in the first half of North Carolina’s contest against UNC-Asheville didn’t come along too often. During those 45 minutes, it seemed like the Tar Heels passed up opportunity after opportunity for the extra pass. But during the next frame that quickly changed as UNC (1-0) routed the Bulldogs, 5-0. After firing 10 shots in the first half and scoring only one goal, No. 1 UNC exploded in the second with 12 shots and four goals. It was a stark contrast, especially after a fair bit of hesitancy as the game got underway. That is, until 21 minutes had passed into Tuesday’s contest. At that point, junior Cameron Brown headed toward the box with several defenders in his path. But as he did so, he lost control of the ball, and a Bulldog defender deflected the ball out to his teammate, Urso. Immediately, the sophomore midfielder settled the ball, seemingly composed himself, and then fired a beautiful rocket into the right corner Contact the City Editor of the UNC-A goal. The Bulldogs’ at citydesk@unc.edu. goalkeeper, Lassi Hurskainen, was

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The local plan aims to make riding the bus more attractive than driving. If the plan is approved, routes in north Chapel Hill will be added or expanded to increase coverage. Current bus routes would run every 10 minutes during peak hours and DTH ONLINE: Read the entire 20 minutes during off-peak hours. transit report draft online at More stations would use bus www.dailytarheel.com. trackers to let riders know when to expect the next bus. ered by the Small Starts program, a Federal Transit Administration grant program that has not yet Funding the project been used in Chapel Hill. In order to pay for the new buses, If approved, the transit plan expanded operations facilities and projects the upgrade to take about land for park and ride lots without six years. raising fare costs, the transit study No specific date has been set to committee recommended using local review the plan. funds and state and federal grants. Much of the cost for the N.C. 86 Contact the City Editor park and ride route could be covat citydesk@unc.edu.

fully outstretched in mid-air, but Urso’s shot was just that perfect. And Urso knew it. Right after his blast touched down 20 yards away, he turned and raised his arms as his teammates embraced him. “I’m just dying to take the shots outside the box,” Urso said. “I saw the defender, he was about to step, and luckily I got it off. I knew I hit well, and fortunately it went in.” For the rest of the first half, however, such success didn’t continue for UNC. Although the Tar Heels rattled off a couple more chances — including another lengthy Urso shot, this time with his left foot —no more goals ensued. Instead, it was UNC-Asheville (0-1) creating opportunities. With less than two minutes remaining, the Bulldogs took a free kick from the right side that touched down on Branden Lassen’s head. It was a glancing look, but the deflection from his forehead went just by UNC’s post. “First half, little disappointing, but we knew we could do better in the attacking third,” Urso said. “Second half, we came out with a

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little more focus. Our touches were a little sharper and our play wore on them.” With a new half underway, the Tar Heels attacked UNC-Asheville with renewed vigor. Although UNC had mainly dominated possession during the first, this period was certainly different. At points it seemed as if North Carolina was moving the ball from player to player at will. On one such occasion only two minutes in, a great buildup involving around six Tar Heel players amounted to a fairly close shot from senior Stephen McCarthy. But the midfielder couldn’t quite finish. But 13 minutes later, when sophomore Billy Schuler sent in a cross from the right side, the floodgates essentially opened for the UNC scoring. Initially, forward Alex Dixon was the recipient, as he glided into the air and finished the opportunity. Yet for the next 25 minutes, Dixon wasn’t the only one getting into the act. Freshman Enzo Martinez got

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North Carolina unleashed four goals in the second half to defeat UNCAsheville in the Tar Heels’ season opener Tuesday night at Fetzer Field. his first regular-season goal after a prolific high school career. Urso added another, and Dustin McCarty finished off the day with a late closerange shot. It was a barrage from all levels, and one coach Elmar Bolowich will certainly be pleased with. “(Alex) had a beautiful goal,” he

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time Chapel Hill resident Keith Edwards. “The community was a village that raised everybody’s child, but today that village is gone.” To Harris and Williams, it’s stories like these that form the backbone of Hidden Voices’ mission. “Lives can be transformed by bringing voices where they can be heard,” Williams said. “Becoming familiar with the story of where you are is part of living in a community.”

said. “You have to give Schuler a lot of credit because that cross was just perfect. The header was perfect. There were a lot of things that were going well tonight.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.

Hidden Voices An exhibit detailing the history of local black communities concludes this week. See pg. 3 for story.

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Swine flu The H1N1 virus, sometimes called swine flu, has hit the UNCW campus hard. See pg. 1 for story.

Photos from Ecuador UNC students photographed hepatitis vaccinations in the Galapagos. See pg. 4 for photos.

Jump start The men’s soccer team started the season with a win against UNCAsheville. See pg. 7 for story.

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Discover cultures through cuisine

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lasting friendships can be made outside Greek life

t has been almost two weeks since the newest members of the Carolina community first arrived on campus, and I imagine a considerable number of them have perused the food selection on Lenoir Hall’s bottom floor once, at least. If they manage to resist the temptation offered by Chick-fil-A (a test of wills, to be certain) and pass by Jamba Juice, they will come across a place called Mediterranean Deli. There, and also at its location on Franklin Street, it offers the weary traveler a delicious meal, in the form of a falafel or perhaps a Lebanese meat pie known as a fatayer. Also served at Med Deli are a number of traditional Greek dishes, such as gyros, souvlaki and salads. There are several terrific places in the Triangle to go for Middle Eastern cuisine, but before I talk about what those places might be, I want to answer the question that is likely on the minds of many readers at this point: “What exactly is a falafel?” This question is a rather easy one to answer. A falafel is essentially a fritter with chickpeas or fava beans inside that have been battered and fried in a layer of tasty goodness. Generally, a pair of the falafel balls is placed inside pita bread, drizzled in a tahini sauce. Perhaps the more difficult question to answer is who invented the falafel. The state of Israel claims the food to be its “national snack,” but the Palestinians assert that they invented it, and that the falafel is just “one more thing” stolen from them by the Israeli state. The origins of “Turkish coffee” or “Greek coffee,” whichever term one might prefer to use, are likewise hotly contested, a reflection of each nation’s animosity towards the other. Of course, the subject of Greco-Turkish relations, along with the subject of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict, will be discussed in depth in columns to come. Today we’re just talking good food. Regardless, readers should know that there are several places one can get Turkish (or Greek) coffee, falafels, and much more. One such place is a part of the Neomonde Baking Company, along Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville. Their tabouli, a garden salad made from parsley, scallions, tomatoes, and other vegetables, is definitely worth ordering as a side dish. And may I say that not leaving room for baklava, a Turkish pastry covered in walnuts and drowned with syrup, as dessert should be made a crime. Another location I would like to recommend is MediTerra Grill (not to be confused with Carolina’s Med Deli), located close to Duke Hospital on Erwin Road. Robertson Scholars, take note: Its hummus is positively delicious. Additionally, its grape leaves (exactly what it sounds like) are delightful and sweet, as they should be. It is often said that the quickest way to someone’s heart is through his or her stomach. I believe that cultures work in this fashion to some extent. After appreciating the food of another culture, one can learn to appreciate other aspects of that culture as well — this is one of the best stepping stones one can use to learn about another civilization.

Civil dialogue Participants in tonight’s forum with U.S. Rep. David Price should be respectful

he First Amendment makes it absolutely clear that we have a right to free speech. Those attending U.S. Rep. David Price’s, D-N.C., town hall meeting tonight would do well to remember this. This is a free event designed to stimulate awareness and discussion about health care. Price’s accessibility is what makes these types of town hall meetings informative and productive. But this type of forum also risks disruption by protesters — whether independent or affiliated with a specific group or organization. Such behavior does nothing but harm the disruptive side, since open dialogue is crucial to a democratic society. Price will be speaking about the controversial subject of health care reform. As

a veteran 11-term member of Congress, his experience and influence should afford him respect from all sides of the political spectrum. And while students and other locals ought to make their opinions known at this meeting, it should be through intelligent discourse and calm questioning. It should not be through angry slogans and chants, disruptive behavior, or vandalism, as we have witnessed in recent weeks in health care related town hall events across the nation. The events that unfolded last year during speeches sponsored by the student group Youth for Western Civilization were a national embarrassment. Buildings were damaged, people were arrested and the image of this campus as a bastion of free speech was tarnished.

Having a big group, a banner or even a megaphone does not make you more powerful, fair or intelligent than any speaker — however controversial. Supporters of Price should be eager to engage differing viewpoints with dialogue backed by the congressman’s own words. Likewise, the opportunity for debate, not censorship, is what any opponent with a valid point should seek. It would be wonderful for this event to go smoothly, and hopefully we have learned from last year’s debacles. Otherwise, we will only continue to stifle the democratic process by censoring free speech. HEALTH CARE FORUM Who: U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C. Time: 7 p.m. tonight Location: Wilson Library

Size matters Larger classes better than none at all

tudents may find themselves complaining more this semester as budget cuts begin to trickle down and affect our daily lives. But we should think twice before complaining about class sizes. As a way to ease the $37.5 million burden facing our campus, the Office of the Registrar cut about 200 classes this year. But that number could have been larger. Instead of a total elimination of more classes, many of the seats were absorbed into bigger sections. Thus, the total number of seats is similar to last semester. The consolidation of class-

es is better than no classes at all. Especially for seniors trying to fulfill requirements, it’s important the University makes these required classes available. Without a doubt, small class sizes are important — there is no shortage of research on the matter. Especially when it comes to advanced or upper level courses, small numbers can translate into more discussion. That’s why, historically, UNC touts itself on smaller class sizes and rightly so. Upper level math, writing and language class sizes are all capped, along with first-year seminars. Students can help too.

Many of the problems associated with larger classes can be solved by the students themselves. For instance, students often don’t get the help they need because they don’t seek it. By taking advantage of professors’ office hours or by simply raising a hand, we create easy solutions to these problems. And we’re doing our part to help our school during a time of strain. While hopefully these larger classes will be broken down into smaller sections as soon as the UNC system recovers from difficult budget cuts, larger classes are an acceptable solution at the present moment.

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Counties should use a tax increase for transit

range, Durham and Wake counties should take advantage of a bill granting the authority to levy voter-approved sales tax increases for transportation projects. The bill was signed into law last week by Gov. Bev Perdue. Because of the immense amount of growth in the Triangle, transportation projects take on special importance. The sales tax must be approved by voter referendum, so the onus is now on the counties and the electorate to actuate these plans. If instated, the tax would affect most goods sold, with the exception of food — a worthy exemption that will keep down the cost of a necessity purchased by people across all

income levels. A slight sales tax increase on non-food items is a small price to pay to invest in creating a competitive and attractive future transit system. As the bill itself cites, the over whelming amount of growth in the state is occurring in urban regions. Sixty-six percent of projected growth in this decade will take place in 15 counties surrounding Raleigh, Charlotte and the Triad. And forty percent of that growth is concentrated in just six counties: Mecklenburg, Wa ke , D u r h a m , O ra n ge , Forsyth and Guilford. To accommodate this expansion, sound planning will be needed. In the Triangle, this means expanded and improved transit services among Chapel

Hill, Durham and Raleigh. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization both have been working on long-range transit plans that include expanded bus and rail service. In the current economic climate, counties might be reticent to bring a transit sales tax to a vote. But they should. And the voters should approve it. With this new authority, counties can be proactive in securing steady revenue to fund future transit projects. If we act now, then we can make our future transit system more efficient and desirable to use.

TO THE EDITOR: Mike Collins truly missed the UNC college experience, not to mention the general college experience (“Column missed the point of Greek life on campus,” Aug. 31). College friendships are made on two individuals’ accord, not because a Greek system exists. I agree with Collins that the Greek system offers an opportunity to network and make contacts; however, so do many other prominent organizations on campus. I am involved with Carolina Kickoff, a group of 40 counselors who bond throughout the year to put on an awesome 3-day crash course for 175 first-year students in August, and we are a family. Not only are we a family of current students, but also of alumni that extends back 62 years. I live with three counselors now and we are like brothers, and I can guarantee Collins that I will keep up with them in 35 years. While it’s cliché, Collins did get something right. It is about the relationships, but those relationships exist outside of Greek life, too. I am “unaffiliated,” but have plenty of friends who are Greek as well as those who are not Greek. The Greek system serves its purpose for those who are interested in being involved with the Greek culture, but fraternities and sororities alone do not create relationships. People create relationships, not a system. Reid Braswell Senior Political Science

Employees shouldn’t have to make up the two hours TO THE EDITOR: I write in response to the forced shortened workday Oct. 22 to accommodate the TV coverage of the Florida State football game. Coming hard on the heels of UNC-system President (Erskine) Bowles’ statement that The (Raleigh) News & Observer coverage of the extensive administrative expansion of many UNCsystem schools was an embarrassment, UNC-Chapel Hill is forcing employees to reschedule two hours of their time to accommodate football game traffic! If the UNC administration wants football coverage to be a priority, they can give their employees the two hours off, not make them make it up! Beth Lamanna Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing

Leaving two hours early shouldn’t be whined about TO THE EDITOR: I read with some dismay your recent editorial about the “major inconvenience” that the Thursday night game against Florida State University was causing (“Major inconvenience,” Aug. 31). Is this a joke? It’s Fall Break. It’s the last two hours of a Thursday. Leave it to out of touch academia to whine about something this ridiculous. My wife works in the private sector and was dropped to 32 hours per week, lost her matching 401(k), had her insurance benefits cut, no longer has a

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stock plan and was just thankful to still have a job. I am self-employed and haven’t made one penny this year from a real estate company that I have had for 10 years, but I’m thankful that we are all healthy. If this is such a major inconvenience, disgruntled employees can quit; there are probably thousands of people in Orange and Wake counties that would love to have this “major inconvenience.” Tracy Warlick UNC ‘91

UNC community should mourn the loss of its own TO THE EDITOR: August has been a very tragic month for the UNC community. Two good Americans lost their lives. It seems, however, that very few students know about Pfc. Morris Walker — the first UNC alum to die in the war in Afghanistan. Pfc. Walker gave his life for our country. He was a great American. He lived and died a hero. The Daily Tar Heel has failed to pay adequate tribute to the memory of this fallen soldier and his contributions and service to UNC and to our beloved country; there has been only a brief mention of Pfc. Walker in its pages. I write in hopes that your readers will not forget: The students, faculty and staff of this University owe a great debt of gratitude to our hero and his family. Pfc. Walker laid down his life in the defense of the very freedoms that allow us such a fine institution. Don’t let us take these freedoms — and this young man’s life — for granted. John Petrone Senior Peace, War & Defense

If it feels good, it must be wrong — sex included TO THE EDITOR: Sex under the influence of anything is rape. The proof is in the pudding: Sex while inebriated on various substances feels better than sober sex. We all know that anything that feels good is bad for you; therefore, inebriated sex must have some catch. And that “catch” is that the sex you have is now considered rape. If you’re feeling depressed, and you think sex will make you feel better, don’t let your significant other take advantage of you. Sure you’ ll feel better, and sure you’ll actually be physically healthier, but sex cannot legally be enjoyed unless you are in a completely normal mindset. Additionally, if you aren’t bold enough (while sober) to talk to that cute brown-eyed boy at a party, you are a worthless human being. Every normal person is this uninhibited all the time; what’s wrong with you? Alcohol is a crutch for the socially weak. And honestly, who isn’t turned on by a guy asking first, “Am I allowed to kiss you?“ Screw romantic risktaking. We live in a bureaucracy. A sexy, sober, bureaucracy. Austin Capobianco Junior Chemistry

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