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VOLUME 117, ISSUE 84
tuesday, october 6, 2009
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College to end its hiring freeze Arts and Sciences to hire 29 instructors BY Lyle Kendrick Staff Writer
features| page 3 KISS AND MAKEUP Katrina Roberson, a Rams Head Dining Hall employee, dons a different color of makeup to honor each member of her family.
city| page 3 TRICK OR TREAT? The town of Chapel Hill will keep the guidelines it used for last year’s Halloween, including a midnight curfew and crowd control measures.
The College of Arts and Sciences is unfreezing faculty searches to hire 29 new instructors, bucking a national trend of limited recruiting efforts and minimal job openings. With budget cuts keeping many schools from actively searching, UNC can be more selective this year in who it hires. Administrators said this selectivity could bring in
top professors and researchers and improve UNC in the long run. Karen Gil, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the recruitment is both a continuation of faculty searches halted last year by budget cuts and a response to growing student demand. “A lot of these are positions that were suspended last year, and all we’re doing is unsuspending those searches,” Gil said. “Others are new
hires where we need the faculty for teaching to meet the enrollment growth.” The University is able to hire 60 new faculty members this year. Gil said she found out this summer that 29 of the positions will be within the College of Arts and Sciences, which oversees 42 academic departments and almost 70 percent of undergraduate degrees. Three will be full-time lecturers, hired for a specific number of years on a contractual basis, and 26 will be tenure-track faculty members.
Their life is greener SCHOOLS AROUND N.C. ARE MAKING CAMPUS LIFE SUSTAINABLE Solar thermal panels for heat
By Estes Gould UNC-CH UNC-Charlotte Appalachian State University Warren Wilson College
Low-flow toilets and showers Replaced window air conditioners with Variable Air Volume (VAV) HVAC system
Monitoring room for energy levels where students can monitor their energy use
city | page 7 DANGEROUS CROSSING Carrboro residents are warning that several crosswalks on Greensboro Street are dangerous for pedestrians.
Efficient lights
Recycling programs
Recycled building materials
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sports | page 8 BACK TO BASICS UNC’s football team is trimming down its playbook and focusing on fewer plays to try to bounce back from lackluster offensive performances in Saturday’s game against Virginia.
Correction Due to a reporting error, Monday’s front-page story, “Leaders are not ‘anti-bonfire,’” misstated the relationship between Carolina Athletic Association and Carolina Fever, which is an independent student fan group. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the error.
this day in history OCT. 6, 1983 … UNC’s Student Television channel, better known as STV, goes on air for the first time as a station aimed at students with content produced entirely by students.
Today’s weather Mostly cloudy H 65, L 60
Wednesday’s weather Morning showers H 80, L 49
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Gil said the struggling economy and tough job market will make finding new faculty members easier. “This is a really good year for attracting high-quality teachers and scholars,” Gil said. “There are going to be a lot of really good new Ph.D. students on the job market and probably fewer jobs given the state of the economy.” While speaking to the Carolina Pa r e n t s C o u n c i l o n Fr i d ay, Chancellor Holden Thorp said UNC will not have to deal with many of the schools it usually con-
New building
LEED Certified
Renovated
Community curriculum
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Staff Writer
Students across the state are giving up hairdryers, refrigerators and standard toilets to save a few watts. Public and private N.C. universities are following the trend toward making dorms environmentally sustainable. But one school is taking universities’ efforts to expand eco-friendly housing options to an unprecedented level. Warren Wilson College, about 20 minutes outside of Asheville, was featured in The New York Times for its Eco-Dorm, which houses 36 students and uses about 66 percent of the energy used by similar buildings, said Margo Flood, the executive director of the school’s Environmental Leadership Center. Residents sign a lifestyle contract that commits them to using compost toilets, growing organic produce, giving up some electronic devices — including hair dryers and personal refrigerators — and deciding when to take a shower by looking at a screen that shows their energy use, Flood said. All of this brings the dormitory up to the highest level of energy efficiency possible for an existing building — platinum LEED-certified. Residence halls in the UNC system are going green as well. UNC-Chapel Hill and Appalachian State University offer sustainable living options, and UNC-Charlotte will soon have its own. ASU opened a sustainable residence hall at the beginning of the semester and has committed to making all residence halls that undergo future construction LEED-certified. The plan is to renovate one dorm a year. Administrators expect to save money because of reduced energy use, said Peter Vandenberg, the associate director of housing operations. “I would probably say the students are bringing change to us. We work hand-in-hand with them,” Vandenberg said. The dormitory UNC-C is designing will go beyond solar panels and low-flow toilets with
See green dorms, Page 6
FEATURES OF WARREN WILSON COLLEGE: - Recycled railway car to collect rainwater - Students commit to not using hair dryers or room fridges DTH/KRISTEN LONG DATA COMPILED BY ESTES GOLD
courtesy of Warren wilson college
Warren Wilson College, about 20 minutes outside of Asheville, has been featured in The New York Times for its Eco-Dorm, which houses 36 students.
tends with. “We’ve never had the opportunity to go after people without having to compete with people in the California system who pick off our prospects,” Thorp said. Departments receive new faculty members by submitting a request to the dean’s office, which authorizes searches. Most departments receiving new faculty members will gain only one new employee. The history, eco-
See hiring, Page 6
UNC doctor talks reform Counsels Obama on health care By tarini parti
assistant state & national editor
As the nation restlessly waits for a decision on health care reform, a UNC doctor traveled to the White House to attempt to sway the U.S. Senate’s vote in favor of the reform. Dr. Stephen Gamboa, clinical instructor in the department of family medicine, was one of 150 Dr. Stephen doctors invited Gamboa was by President one of 150 Barack Obama for a meeting doctors to visit i n t h e R o s e Washington. Garden on Monday. Page 9: A UNC The Obama professor used pop administration culture references organized the to explain health event to show care reform. legislators that doctors from all 50 states support the reform. “When you cut through all the noise and all the distractions that are out there, I think what’s most telling is that some of the people who are most supportive of reform are the very medical professionals who know the health care system best,” Obama said in his address to the doctors. Gamboa said the event was crucial because the Senate is expected to vote next week on the health care proposals after a congressional budget report is released. The report will provide details of the government’s spending on health care and could give a boost to the public insurance option that
See White House, Page 6
‘Godfather of world music’ to perform By Abe Johns
Assistant Arts Editor
Ravi Shankar, deemed the “godfather of world music” by former Beatle George Harrison, will perform a sold-out show with his daughter tonight in Memorial Hall. Through collaborations with major musicians such as The Beatles and virtuoso violinist Yehudi Menuhin, Shankar is noted for bringing Indian music to contemporary global audiences. “He really brought Indian classical music to the world, but I think we can’t escape the fact that his presence alone is worth savoring,” said Emil Kang, director of Carolina Performing Arts. “This is beyond cultural experience. It’s a chance to witness one of the greatest world musicians.” Not only is Shankar an accomplished artist, but his daughters, Norah Jones and Anoushka Shankar, are also celebrated musicians.
Anoushka Shankar, who rose to fame as a outstanding sitar player and composer, will join her father on stage for the performance. “There have been few performances where I’ve thought, this could be a moment you will remember for your lifetime,” Kang said. “The fact that we have father and daughter makes this one of those moments.” The performance, part of the CPA fall series, is also one of the shows of his extensive fall tour across North America. The Chapel Hill concert falls between stops in Los Angeles and Carnegie Hall. “He loves per forming for younger audiences,” said Simran, Shankar’s tour manager, who would not give her last name. “He’s done it his whole life and really enjoys it.” While Shankar’s popularity has catapulted him into the international spotlight, he still finds time
IF YOU GO Time: 7:30 p.m. today Location: Memorial Hall Info: carolinaperformingarts.com
to organize his shows. “He decides what he’s going to play usually an hour or two before the show, sometimes during the sound check,” Simran said. “We just don’t know what he’ll do.” Shankar’s Indian influence has spread deep into the recesses of classic rock. He played at three of the most important concerts in rock history: the Monterey Pop Festival, the Concert for Bangladesh and the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Shankar, 89, has documented his extensive life in his acclaimed autobiography, “Raga Mala.” Former student and member of The Beatles George Harrison edited and wrote the introduction for the work. Harrison’s association with Shankar was the catapult for
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Ravi Shankar, called the “godfather of world music” by Beatles member George Harrison, will perform with his daughter tonight in Memorial Hall. Shankar’s Western fame and inter- horizons,” Kang said. national appeal. “Ravi Shankar really blazed that “To stand the test of time, musi- trail 50 years ago.” cians must reinvent themselves and always seek new opportuniContact the Arts Editor ties to expand their territories and at artsdesk@unc.edu.
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erome Miller was a racing fan. The 72-yearold speed enthusiast from Wisconsin died Tuesday. But on Friday, his body was rolling down the drag strip one last time. Miller arranged for his funeral procession to include his hearse driving down the race track. Family and friends cheered and applauded the event. It took him 45 seconds at 27 miles per hour to ride the quarter mile. NOTED. McDonald’s has plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary in France by opening up a restaurant and McCafé next month in the Louvre museum. This means the museum, which holds famous works like Leonardo DaVinci’s “Mona Lisa,” could be filled with the oily smell of McDonald’s french fries.
QUOTED. “You know if you’re at a rock concert? If you’re standing right in front of the speakers — that’s how loud 110 dB is.” — Andrew Barnard, a senior research assistant at Penn State. He has been measuring the noise levels at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. The game noise has reached 110 decibels at times.
Police log n Someone tried to use counterfeit money to buy beer between 3:10 p.m. and 3:17 p.m. Saturday at R&H Mini Mart at 117 Old Durham Road, according to Chapel Hill police reports.
Volkswagen Golf between 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:19 a.m. Sunday at 5639 Old Durham Road, according to Chapel Hill police reports. The car was worth $1,000, reports state.
n Someone stole a cell phone between 9 p.m. and 9:36 p.m. Saturday at Subway at 400 Market St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The Apple iPhone was worth $400, reports state.
n Someone threatened a person and then stole her beer at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at 426 W. Cameron Ave., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The beer was worth $3, reports state.
n Someone stole a hat at 10:18 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Bookstore at 119 E. Franklin St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The Carolina football hat was worth $16, reports state.
n Someone stole lemonade at 9:05 p.m. Sunday at BSki’s at 147 E. Franklin St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The lemonade was worth $1, reports state.
n Someone broke into a black
2002 Honda Civic between 3 a.m. and 9:16 a.m. Saturday at 306 McMasters St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The person broke the window of a car and stole a GPS unit worth $450, reports state. n Someone stole a blue 2000
n Someone stole $50 cash and a debit card from a purse between 12:30 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. Saturday at 529 Hillsborough St., according to Chapel Hill police reports. n Police conducted three K9 narcotics sniffs of automobiles between Friday and Sunday, according to Chapel Hill police reports.
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Provost search group hears pleas for an engaged leader The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Search Committee met Monday to hear input from several different areas of campus to weigh in its search for UNC’s next chief academic officer. Speakers, including directors of the Carolina Women’s Center and the Department of Housing and Residential Education, requested a provost with skills that catered specifically to their constituencies. But a constant theme of an engaged leader emerged. “If you’re looking for attributes in a provost, you look for one who has demonstrated engagement across the board,” said Larry Hicks, director of the Department of Housing and Residential Education. The committee has two more meetings scheduled this month, which will take place Wednesday and Oct. 21. Wednesday’s meeting will be conducted primarily in a closed session.
Wilson to host exhibit on Southern African-Americans The history of blacks in the South will be the topic of a new exhibit opening Thursday at the Wilson Library. More than 100 items will be on display, including a set of 19th century shackles believed to have been used for slaves and a brochure from 1963’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The exhibit, “We Shall Not Be Moved: African-Americans in the South, 18th Century to the Present,” runs until Feb. 5 in Wilson Library’s third floor Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room. Students plan on celebrating the exhibit at 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 20 with music, dance and spoken-word performances in Wilson Library.
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Rescue squad denied data, awaiting federal hearing After a judge recently ruled that the Orange County Rescue Squad will not have access to a UNC study regarding ambulance response times, the squad’s lawyer said he and his clients are still waiting for the federal hearing. On Sept. 28 at a hearing at the Orange County Superior Court, a judge ruled that releasing the results from the ongoing study would jeopardize patient confidentiality, said Jeremy Browner, the rescue squad’s attorney. Browner said the judge did allow information about mileage from the ambulances to be released, as well as if the ambulances answered calls with or without sirens. “The data that the judge did give us access to is kind of useless,” Browner said. “Just the mileage doesn’t really give us anything.” He said that the squad still awaits a federal hearing, but their case will be a little different without the data he and his clients hope to gain from the state suits.
Mayoral candidates to visit campus for debate tonight The four candidates for mayor of Chapel Hill will make a stop at UNC today for a debate sponsored by UNC Young Democrats and College Republicans. Augustus Cho, Matt Czajkowski, Mark Kleinschmidt and Kevin Wolff will discuss topics including Franklin Street revitalization, affordable housing and homelessness. Audience members will also be able to ask questions. The debate, moderated by the Roosevelt Institution, will be held at 7 p.m. in Murphey Hall, Room 116.
Local school celebrating Hispanic Heritage month McDougle Elementary is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. On Monday, the school had a traditional Hispanic lunch prepared by McDougle families and Torreros restaurant. Other events throughout the week include morning announcements in Spanish, student performances, Latin music in the hallways and performances from East Chapel Hill High School students.
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Raleigh-Durham ranked as America’s smartest metro The news organization The Daily Beast ranked Raleigh-Durham as America’s smartest metropolitan area, giving it an IQ score of 170. Raleigh-Durham, which has a population of about 1.5 million, received the top spot because of local universities, the Research Triangle Park and the high concentration of political leaders in Raleigh. - From staff and wire reports.
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Last year’s changes prove successful By chrissy mickler Staff Writer
This year’s Halloween celebrations will have the same restrictions as last year’s — a midnight curfew, a downsized crowd and more police patrol. Chapel Hill officials said last year’s new rules were successful in creating a safer environment during the festivities, which are not sponsored by the town. Fo l l o w i n g t h e t o w n’s “Homegrown Halloween” plan, the crowd size shrank from about 80,000 people in 2007 to about 45,000 last year, and police made fewer arrests. “We reduced the number of people to 45,000 and hope to keep it at this decreased size,” said police spokesman Lt. Kevin Gunter. Town officials were prompted to downsize the Halloween celebration after seeing partygoers, many of whom were from outside Chapel Hill, remain on Franklin Street until the early morning. Police made 5 arrests last year — fewer than the 13 the year before — for fighting or drunk and disorderly behavior, said Chapel Hill spokeswoman Catherine Lazorko. She also said the police issued fewer drinking citations in 2008.
Orange County Emergency Medical Services responded to 18 alcohol overdose calls and nine people were transported to UNC hospitals that night, she said. Members of the N.C. State Highway Patrol riding on motorcycles will once again enforce a midnight curfew, Gunter said. Police planned to use mounted horses last year for enforcement, but this year they will stick with motorcycles, Gunter said. UNC’s student government is working with the town and police by promoting “Homegrown Halloween.” “I think since last year was so effective that it will be just as effective as this year because of the clear message we sent to students,” said Student Body President Jasmin Jones. She said student government will seek student volunteers to walk other students from Franklin Street to their residences. The “Homegrown Halloween” plan was met with general disapproval by students, many of whom were against the midnight curfew and stricter police regulations. But senior Emily Hylton said she understands the changes better after last year.
Granted prize in Wolfe’s name By Katie Oliver Staff writer
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Jake Hartley, a former Duke University student, walks ahead of the crowd as motorcycles clear Franklin Street after Halloween last year. “Obviously Halloween is a fun, crazy event, but the town has to do what it has to do,” she said. Still, some students don’t want the town’s tradition changed permanently. “For safety reasons it’s good, but maybe it is going to take away from Chapel Hill’s reputation for Halloween,” said freshman Elizabeth Hart. Lazorko said the changes were in an effort to keep Halloween a
local celebration and not a tourist attraction, with an emphasis on public safety. People still came from out of town to last year’s event, some thinking the plans wouldn’t work. The restrictions can’t guarantee complete safety from massive crowd surges and possible disasters, Lazorko said. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
‘Red is my mama’s big heart’ Makeup colors are reminder of family BY Sarah Doochin STAFF Writer
Iridescent green and sea blue adorn the lids of Katrina Roberson’s excited eyes. Dressed in her work uniform, she looks like a star, flashing sly grins at the students while swiping cards at Rams Head Dining Hall. For Roberson, each day is a chance to showcase her makeup skills and, more importantly, to celebrate the things most dear to her. She travels 30 minutes to Chapel Hill each day to work, leaving behind her mother and six siblings. “I love my family,” she said. “I want to be with them all the time.” But Roberson has found a way to keep her family with her while away from home. She models her makeup after her seven family members, using a different color to represent each member of her family. “Red is my mama’s big heart and the love she shares with all of us. Yellow is for my sister, Melodye, because she is like an orchid — beautiful and sweet,” she said. “Orange is my brother, Ben, because he brightens everybody’s day. Blue is for Johnny, like the sky. You can always look to him for guidance.” Since she was a young girl, Roberson said she has loved dressing up for her family, modeling, singing and acting as characters from television shows. She said she would love to someday showcase her bold makeup to the world outside of Chapel Hill. “I want to be a model,” she grinned, “But I know there’s more than just being beautiful.” Indeed, Roberson brings a bit of glamour to Rams Head every day. Her colorful makeup also brightens UNC students’ days. “It helps the students,” she said with a smile. “Without it, I feel like I’ve let the students down. If I’m not wearing any, the students ask, ‘Are you feeling OK?’”
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Katrina Roberson, a Rams Head Dining Hall employee, styles her eyeshadow each day to match the personality of one of her family members. “Red is my mama’s big heart ...” she said. Freshman Kelly Olesiuk said she enjoys guessing the color Roberson will wear next. “It’s like when I was little and I used to watch Wheel of Fortune, and Vanna always had on a different color dress,” she said. “I always wonder what color makeup this lady is going to have on.” Roberson said students often make suggestions as to what color she should wear. “Even the guys say, ‘I love the eye stuff you have on,’” she said. After the last lone students have trickled from the dining hall, Roberson said she real-
izes what is most important in her life. “I’m afraid if I get into the modeling business, I will forget where I came from,” she said. “I don’t want to do that. I love where I’m from. I love Chapel Hill. I love my family. I just don’t want to lose the fun.” And though she is happy to return to her family each night, she looks forward to each new day — head held high and eyes sparkling with the varying colors of her world.
Candidates plan for safety By Sarah Morayati Senior Writer
Since former Student Body President Eve Carson was kidnapped and killed by strangers in March 2008, safety has been an even more pressing issue for the town of Chapel Hill. And as elections draw near, the eight candidates for four seats on the Chapel Hill Town Council will have to address resident concerns. After Carson’s death, Chapel Hill officials increased security measures, and students and residents asked the council to install emergency blue lights at several off-campus locations. An agreement this summer gave UNC’s Department of Public Safety and Chapel Hill Police joint jurisdiction of the downtown area. Compared to other towns in the area, Chapel Hill is safe, said Chapel Hill police Capt. Jeff Clark. But at night, when the lights fade and more and more students go out after dark, crimes are more likely to occur, Clark said. “Complaints haven’t increased,
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Cho points to his life’s many leadership roles By Matthew McGibney
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Roy Blount Jr. didn’t always have ambitions of becoming a professional writer. “Originally, I wanted to be a three-sport immortal,” he said in an interview Monday. It wasn’t until a 10th-grade English teacher convinced him to shift his dreams to wordplay that he realized his desire to become a writer. The young aspiring writer grew into an acclaimed author and winner of this year’s Thomas Wolfe Prize. He will deliver the annual Thomas Wolfe lecture today in Carroll Hall. The prize honors the memory of the famous UNC alumnus and author, Thomas Wolfe, and recognizes contemporary writers for their work. Michael McFee, director of the creative writing program, said Blount, an author, playwright and radio personality, was a natural choice for the award. McFee said nominees for the prize must be American and preferably Southern, so Blount, who grew up in Georgia, fit Roy Blount Jr. the bill. will give this “He’s the one year’s Thomas we wanted. He’s Wolfe lecture the one we got,” today. McFee said. Blount started reporting for his high school newspaper in the 10th grade and decided to make a career out of writing. “Somehow, it worked. I’ve written through my life,” he said. As an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Blount edited his campus’ newspaper. He said he worked with the paper to campaign for the integration of black students at the university. Blount said the experience of writing during the racially charged era had a significant impact on his decision not to become an English professor after earning his master’s degree from Harvard University in 1964. “Academia was a little too dry. I had gotten used to telling off the forces of darkness, standing at Armageddon and fighting for the Lord,” he said. “I wanted to do something big — something real.” From college he moved on to writing for The Atlanta JournalConstitution and then Sports Illustrated, where he was assigned to spend the 1973 football season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. From this experience, Blount collected material that he turned into the first of his 21 books. Blount has also written for 166
Chapel Hill mayoral candidate Augustus Cho is a Republican in a predominantly Democratic town. But he said his affiliation The first of shouldn’t have four profiles on a bearing in the Chapel Hill maynonpartisan oral candidates. race. “I am not a single-cause candidate, nor am I an ideologue,” LOCAL Cho said. “It’s ELECTIONS not about one Today party or anothAugustus Cho er. No party has a monopoly on Wednesday solutions or on Matt Czajkowski problems.” Thursday He is one of Mark four candidates Kleinschmidt for the seat Kevin Friday Foy will vacate in Kevin Wolff December. The
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State Fair using social networks to sell tickets Blogs and Twitter generate interest By Sam Jacobson
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The N.C. State Fair is Tweeting, blogging and Facebooking its way to an unprecedented increase in ticket sales. The fair’s social networking outreach, which began in June 2008, has helped to double ticket sales from this time last year. With the fair less than two weeks away, more than 16,800 admission tickets have been sold without anyone leaving their homes. The troubled economy could have helped ticket sales — local attractions become more popular when people can’t afford to travel, said Karlie Justus, state fair public information officer. The N.C. State Fair is the first state fair to use Twitter to promote ticket sales and fair officials are also using it to encourage potential attendees to tell fair officials what attendees want to see, eat and do at the fair. “We try to have conversations with people on Twitter so people can relate to us,” Justus said. “People always want to hear about the new foods and the rides. It has been a really great customer service tool.” Twitter is facilitating more than just better ticket sales. American Idol contestant and 2008 UNC alumnus Anoop Desai was able to contact the state fair’s management and book a performance — all via Twitter. “It’s really helpful because you don’t necessarily have to go through a PR firm, you can just put it out there and it happens,” Desai said. He announced on Twitter that
he wanted to perform at the fair and the fair management contacted him after reading it. “Honestly, he would not be performing at the fair if not for Twitter,” Justus said. The fair will be Anoop’s first solo performance since American Idol. “It was something that I wanted to do for people that supported me,” said Desai, a Chapel Hill native. “I’ve only missed about three fairs in my entire life, so I’m very excited about performing there.” The fair also is promoting a new event called the Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup, which will bring together local Twitter users at the fairgrounds. The fair is partnering with Ourhashtag, a social networking company that has organized Tweetups throughout the Triangle area. Jeff Cohen, social media strategist for Ourhashtag, said the fair partnered with the company in order to attract fans who have participated in Tweetups throughout the region. “The folks at the fair are trying to reach out to people who wouldn’t necessarily go,” Cohen said. “The
Tweetup is designed to make these people feel special, almost like a VIP group.” The fair is also using a blog called “Deep Fried @ the N.C. State Fair” for publicity. The blog features frequent updates about what will be happening at the fair, a video of Anoop’s training regiment and other ticket sales updates. A “deep-friend ambassador” was announced Monday on the blog. The winner will attend the pre-fair media lunch, sample the newest fair foods and music and blog and Tweet about the experience on her own personal blog and the official fair blog. “We want someone to come out and blog about everything,” Justus said. Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu.
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remains alive in at least four of the health care proposals, Gamboa said. “The report is going to show that with the public option, the government is going to spend $660 billion less on health care over 10 years,” he said. When the Senate votes, it will have the report along with the doctors’ opinions to take into account. “In the past, doctors’ voices have not been present in the health care debate. Now … doctors’ voices are being heard,” Gamboa said. Doctors’ opinions are important because they witness the failures of the health care system firsthand, he
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I S L A M A B A D , Pa k i s t a n (MCT) — The United Nations shut all its offices Monday in Pakistan after a suicide bomber breached security at one of its buildings, killing five workers and wounding several others. The bomber was thought to be disguised as a paramilitary soldier. The blast was at the offices of the World Food Program in a residential area of Islamabad. It punctured a period of relative calm in recent weeks in the capital, which has been rocked by a number of explosions since Pakistan’s religious extremists rebelled two years ago.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — Amid tension between the military and President Barack Obama over military action in Afghanistan, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Army officers Monday that the Pentagon would follow any strategy that Obama orders. Following presidential orders is usually a given, but there’s been palpable friction during the past few weeks. Last week, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, publicly appealed for more troops and called a proposal pushed by Vice President Joe Biden, for reduced troop levels “short-sighted.”
The U.N. has lost other personnel to terrorism this year, and its station chief in the western city of Quetta, an American, was kidnapped and later released. The Pakistani Taliban extremists’ activity comes after disarray following the death of chief Baitullah Mehsud in early August. The group, based along the Afghan border, are under the new leadership of Hakimullah Mehsud. Pakistan is braced for fresh violence as its army is poised to launch ground operations against the Taliban’s headquarters in the Waziristan region of the tribal area.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — President Barack Obama ordered the federal government to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and reduce environmental impact on Monday. T h e p r e s i d e n t ’s o r d e r requires all agencies to conserve water, reduce waste and use the government’s purchasing power to buy environmentally sound products. This is the first time a president is requiring federal agencies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. In January 2007, President George W. Bush required improvements to energy efficiency, but not gas reductions.
said. “President Obama has been incredibly adept in bringing the voices of all the key players to the table,” Gamboa said. The doctors also met with former President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff, John Podesta, a proponent of the reform. Health care reform failed to pass in 1993 during the Clinton administration. It needs to pass by the end of this year, Gamboa said. “People’s lives are at stake, and our health care costs are increasing. Obama’s plan is going to help us provide the best health care in the world.” Courtesy of Stephen Gamboa
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efforts at minimal impact on the land around it. “We’re trying to save about onethird of the trees on site, either kept in place or scooped up and moved,” said Alan Blattner, associate director for staff and student development. At UNC-CH, Morrison Residence Hall is attempting to go beyond material efforts and create a culture of sustainability. Part of its third floor is the sustainable learning living community. Sophomore Morrison residents Adam Meyer and Chris Nickell created a curriculum to educate community members about sustainability. On Monday nights they lead community discussions. “Everybody’s just like, ‘Oh, you guys must be the recycling crew,’” Nickell said. “Environmental sustainability is what sustainability has come to mean, but the term itself, when you look at it, has a lot more potential to apply to a lot more aspects of life.” Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu.
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Governor’s School fee deters few County mulling drive-throughs By Caitie Forde-Smith Staff Writer
East Chapel Hill High School counselor Kelly Germino’s announcement that Governor’s School will charge tuition this summer was met with only a few grumbles at a lunchtime meeting Monday. Though many East Chapel Hill High families won’t be affected by the new $500 tuition, the school is committed to making sure every student has an equal opportunity to attend. “We do not want the cost to be a deterrent for anyone who wants to go,” Germino said. Until this year’s state budget shortfall, the Governor’s School had a long-standing tradition of free education and enrichment for academically gifted students. “It is sad,” Germino said. “Though with the economy, this had to be done.” Germino said she is confident in the school’s ability to encourage students to apply and provide multiple possibilities for financial aid. “District level folks at the
Lincoln Center and those at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation are willing to help us out,” she said. “For the few that may possibly need help, we can help them.” But some students in her audience of nearly 50, many from affluent families, said they weren’t concerned with the budget woes. Junior Cedric Duquene said he plans to apply to the math program. “Some people may not apply because of the tuition, but I guess it’s almost expected because of our economy,” he said. Germino said the program changes were appropriate for the times. “I have sent my daughter to weeklong summer camps for years, and they can range anywhere from $130 to $180,” she said. “In contrast, Governor’s School is six weeks and residential.” Last year, East Chapel Hill High sent 14 students to the two campuses located at Salem College in Winston-Salem and Meredith College in Raleigh. The program requires students
to adjust to more than a tuition. Participants stay away from home for six weeks in the summer and take classes. All who apply must pass both an IQ and an achievement test with a 92 percent score or better. Auditions are required in the areas of art, drama, dance, choral music and instrumental music. Junior Rachel Thomas said her first challenge comes even before the piggy bank. “I would love to go for dance, but my parents would really like me to go for science,” she said. A regional meeting for interested applicants will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today in Meredith College’s Jones Chapel. But a decline in interest may not be evident from those attending East Chapel Hill High. “I believe the money is a small price to pay for a rewarding experience — something that is said to change your life,” Duquene said.
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Crosswalks pose a danger in Carrboro By David Adler State law requires stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks. But late Sunday afternoon, a boy sat on his bike waiting to use a crosswalk on North Greensboro Street as car after car passed by. He’s not the only one. Local residents and town officials point to three Carrboro crosswalks that have recently posed problems for pedestrians, which might lead to a full review of pedestrian safety in the town. Carrboro resident Daniel Westreich voiced his concerns in an e-mail to Mayor Mark Chilton and the Board of Aldermen, identifying the crosswalks where East Poplar Avenue, Short Street and Shelton Street intersect North Greensboro Street as the most dangerous. He said he was especially concerned about safety after recently becoming a father. “I’ ll be pushing my son in a stroller, obviously waiting to use the crosswalk, and five cars will speed through it,” Westreich said. “No one would have to wait very long to see something like that happen.” Alderman Dan Coleman noti-
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Hileman said. He added that traffic conditions will worsen in the near future with the construction of Carolina North, the University’s future mixed-use satellite campus. Hileman said the transportation board has discussed moving or raising the crosswalks, eliminating extraneous road signs and installing a stoplight or light that flashes when walkers push a button. But the power to make changes lies almost exclusively with the N.C. Department of Transportation, Coleman said. “Historically, the DOT is more focused on the movement of automobiles than pedestrian usage,” Coleman said. “We can advocate for what we dth/Margaret cheatham williams see as the best design of roads in Carrboro, and the DOT will cer- Residents and town officials have tainly listen to us. They just may identified three crosswalks that not agree with us.” have recently posed problems for What the town may be able to pedestrians in Carrboro. do is implement an enforcement Hileman also said the town may and education campaign for drivers, who Hileman said often appear issue public service announcements about crosswalk safety and not to know the law. “We can work with the police crosswalk laws. department to put people on notice Contact the City Editor that the law will be enforced,” he at citydesk@unc.edu. said.
McDonald’s and Bojangles’ lovers, take note: a decision about whether to regulate drive-through restaurants in unincorporated Orange County might come tonight. Orange County administrators have recommended that the Board of Commissioners vote to allow the businesses to build drive-throughs — with restrictions. Only areas of the county outside Chapel Hill, Carrboro or Hillsborough limits will be affected by the decision. The only county-controlled districts that ban drive-throughs are the Hillsborough Economic Development District and the Efland-Cheeks Overlay District. The board could decide whether to prohibit drive-through businesses altogether or restrict any new drive-throughs. A third option allows for the construction of drive-throughs while also initiating an education program about the contaminants and dangers of idling vehicles. Cars idling while waiting for drive-throughs lead to greenhouse gases and noise from the speakers or equipment, County Commissioner Barry Jacobs said. Classes about the negative effects of idling would work for young people, Jacobs said. “But I don’t know if people who have been accustomed to driving cars wouldn’t get anything from it,” he said. If commissioners allow drivethroughs with restrictions, any new drive-throughs would be surrounded by a 25-foot buffer with a continuous hedge of at least 5 feet in height at maturity on the interior curb and a row of trees reaching at least 20 feet in height. If the drive-through were neighboring a residential area, the business could only be open between 7
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a.m. and 10 p.m. In all cases, franchises would be discouraged from having typical fast food architecture. There have already been two public hearings on the drivethrough issue. Tonight, staff members are recommending a decision, County Commissioner Alice Gordon said. “ We have an obesity epidemic among children,” County Commissioner Bernadette Pelissier said. “The drive-through is a symbol of our culture, which is very car-oriented and not towards mass transit or walking, which is healthy.” Jacobs said that more than enough drive-throughs already exist in Orange County. “Encouraging people to get out of their cars and interact with people encourages relationships, and not transactions,” he said. Students’ attitudes toward drivethroughs are divided. “I’d rather see more local businesses rather than drive-through restaurants,” graduate student Elizabeth Clift said. Others value the convenience of drive-through restaurants. “Having fewer market restrictions might help the economy,” said junior Nathan Harrill. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
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Davis, UNC simplifying o≠ensive playbook By David Reynolds
And Davis said that execution should be the key to helping give his inexperienced offensive players confidence. Injuries to UNC’s offensive line have forced two starters off the field. Left tackle Kyle Jolly limped off the field in the fourth quarter of last weekend’s game. UNC scored a total of 10 points in its last two matchups, and the Tar Heels also failed to gain 200 total yards in each of those two games. Quarterback T.J. Yates said he was “frustrated” that the offense is taking a step back in his third season under center, but at this point, he’s willing to do pretty much anything to get his unit to start moving the chains again. “I think as an offense we’re better than what we’ve shown on the field,” Yates said. “If that’s what
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North Carolina’s offensive playbook is getting thinner — at least for a few weeks. After reviewing film of the Tar Heels’ latest offensive struggles in the 16-3 loss to Virginia, head coach Butch Davis said he and UNC’s offensive coaches have decided to simplify the play-calling to iron out their team’s offensive inconsistencies. “As coaches, we have to ask ourselves, ‘Are we trying to do too much with a young team?’” Davis said in his weekly press conference Monday. “When you’re struggling offensively, and that’s where we’re at right now, we’ve got to look at what’s we’re trying to do and say, ‘OK, how much simplification will help these guys with execution?’”
it’s going to take to get us moving a little bit more, then that’s what we’ve got to do.” “I’ll do anything — whatever it takes to get this offense rolling.” UNC’s depth chart didn’t show any major shake-ups on Monday, but Davis did mention that Ryan Houston should get a larger share of the carries this week. Shaun Draughn has been getting the bulk of the work on ground for the Tar Heels, but Davis said the split between the two running backs should move closer to 50-50 against Georgia Southern. North Carolina gained only 17 and 39 rushing yards in its last two games against Georgia Tech and Virginia, respectively. “We’ve got run the ball more effectively than we did last weekend and against Georgia Tech,” Davis said. “The offensive line’s
got to identify the fronts better. They’ve got to get on the right guys. And the running backs, they’ve got to sometimes make their own holes.” Even if the offensive adjustments do create more rhythm on offense and give his team more scoring opportunities, Davis said finishing those chances can be the difference between winning and losing. He cited Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers as an example. “As much as we struggled to move the football, twice we had the football inside the 25-yard line,” Davis said. “Two touchdowns would have gone a long way Saturday instead of kicking a field goal.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.
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Greg Little leads North Carolina with 25 receptions this season, but the Tar Heels haven’t topped 200 offensive yards in each of their last two games.
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Tattoo celebrates noble Irish lineage
By JORDAN HOPSON Staff Writer
Emblazoned on the back of freshman Kyle Flannelly’s right shoulder is the Celtic trinity knot, a symbol that represents the Holy Trinity, as well as the Celtic identity and culture. “I wanted the way I expressed my heritage to be different than everyone else’s,” Flannelly said. Flannelly got the tattoo the very day it was legal to do so — his 18th birthday. He said he wanted the tattoo to express his uniqueness. “I push for individuality and learning everything you can from other cultures, but still knowing where you’re from,” he said. Flannelly’s parents didn’t want him to get the tattoo, but they gave him permission because they knew
he’d get it anyway, he said. Flannelly said he wanted the tattoo since he was 15 because of his Irish pride. He said he is 85 percent Irish and descends from a lineage of nobility. “I’m proud of being Irish, and I know it’s something I’ll always be,” he said. Flannelly’s love of his Irish culture can be seen in many other ways. He has taken nine years of Irish dance, and his house is covered with Irish artwork and Celtic posters. His parents own research and papers from the 14th century that detail Irish history and politics. Flannelly’s roommate, freshman Andrew Paschal, said Flannelly’s tattoo suits his personality. He recalled Flannelly bringing up
being Irish the first time he met him and saying his tattoo was a sign of his dedication. “I think it’s important to have something in your life that you’re devoted to — heritage-based or not,” Paschal said. Although Paschal is Irish as well, he said his heritage doesn’t mean as much to him as it does to Flannelly. “It’s kind of hard to go through life, finding what you want and what you love — and what your purpose is — without knowing what makes you, you,” Paschal said. Flannelly said his heritage is an exclusive part his identity. “It doesn’t affect the decisions I make, but I’m aware of it,” he said. “I’m proud of it.”
He also said he wants his culture to be a part of him but never control him. “I’m all for self-expression — living the way you want to and making your own choices,” Flannelly said. Flannelly plans on getting three or four more tattoos to display his heritage. He said he wants two more Celtic knots and a Claddagh, a Celtic symbol for love, on his wrist. “You have the freedom to do whatever you want with your life, so learn to accept and take pride in the things you don’t have control over,” he said. “It’s part of loving yourself.” dth/ali cengiz
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Kyle Flannelly has the Celtic trinity knot, a symbol that represents the Holy Trinity and the Celtic culture, tattooed on his right shoulder.
Science, art meet in exhibit Speech mixes reform, pop culture By Megan Shank Staff Writer
VISIT THE EXHIBIT Time: 7:30 a.m.-midnight MondayThursday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.midnight Sunday; through Nov. 25 Location: Health Sciences Library Info: www.hsl.unc.edu/Ritschel/
For some people, art and science don’t go hand-in-hand. But Wolfgang Ritschel has a passion for both. Ritschel, a painter and sculptor, was trained in pharmacology, medicine and philosophy for about 40 years before devoting his full attention to the fine arts. He combined science and art for an exhibition that has come to UNC, displaying 35 vivid original paintings of objects of science in UNC’s Health Sciences Library. “It is vibrant work that reflects medical conditions, procedures, and treatments, and depicts medical workers in various ways,” said Ginny Bunch of the Health Science Library, in an e-mail. A former professor at the University of Cincinnati, Ritschel created the pieces for an exhibit at the university.
“Art had been his first love as a child,” said Stephen Marine, the coordinator of the exhibit at the University of Cincinnati. Though he has a background in science, Ritschel often found inspiration from his travels. But when he was approached to create an exhibit combining art and science, it was a perfect fit. “It is who Wolfgang is; he saw it as a way to meld his artistic career with his science career,” Marine said. The exhibit opened in the Health Sciences Library on Sept. 21. “My sense is that it is thought-
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different periodicals, acted as a panelist on National Public Radio and written a screenplay, among other accomplishments. He will formally accept his award and medal before tonight’s lecture. McFee said he was excited to hear Blount’s talk. “I met him, and he was just so personable, I knew he would be right for this,” he said. Blount said he will talk about the importance of language and word choice, with anecdotes interspersed. He said he is proud to be honored by the University. “As Jerry Lewis said when he won his lifetime Oscar: ‘My humility in this moment is staggering.’”
Street to traffic and converting it into an outdoor mall. He said he envisioned the new shopping center, Franklin Street Square, as a sharp departure from the current piecemeal method of development. “We need to try something that has not been done before,” Cho said. “To get what we’ve never had, we must do what we’ve never done.” Cho said he would convince Franklin Street small business owners of the potential benefits of the plan, which would bring in customers other than just students. “We need something creative and dynamic, something that has to address the problems that we now face,” Cho said. “The residents of Chapel Hill deserve that.” Contact the University Editor Cho was born in South Korea, at udesk@unc.edu. but has lived in the Triangle most of
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Jon DeHart Candidate Jon DeHart is a banker. He said he feels Chapel Hill is very safe and that most incidents on a day-to-day basis are minor. If elected, he said he plans to: n Make sure citizens are educated about pedestrian safety and traffic laws. n Keep police officers on the street on a day-to-day basis. “I think our police department does a great job,” DeHart said.
Laurin Easthom Laurin Easthom has been on the Chapel Hill Town Council since 2005. She said that while she sees Chapel Hill as safe, she has worked to make it safer by supporting an increase in the downtown police presence during her time on the council. If reelected, she said she plans to: n Add more call boxes and blue lights on campus and downtown. n Work to increase light output on Franklin Street. “The town cannot predict when a criminal will decide to do something, but we’re doing our best to prevent those things,” Easthom said.
Ed Harrison Ed Harrison has been on the Chapel Hill Town Council since 2001. He said his primary focus during his time on the council has been pedestrian safety. He said if reelected, he plans to: n Continue to represent the town in working with Chapel Hill police and regional committees to increase pedestrian and bike safety and support a replacement of the town’s traffic signal system. n Further increase the presence of police and UNC public safety officers both downtown and in the rest of Chapel Hill, especially late at night and at special events like
provoking to our library visitors, and they either really like or they don’t,” Bunch said. A panel discussion and question session at the exhibit at 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 will focus on the idea of art and science. The exhibit is scattered about the library, so it isn’t a clear focal point of the building. But the bold colors of the art pieces draw attention to themselves and should provide the perfect backdrop for the panel. The pieces reflect the artist’s experiences in the medical field, but at times they also go deeper into his life. One piece, identified as a self-portrait, is actually a stylized painting of his own cancer cells. Ritschel’s pieces are a striking reminder that the gap between art and science does not have to be so great. Contact the Arts Editor at artsdesk@unc.edu. his life. In 1982, he graduated from UNC with a degree in economics. Lt. Col. Dean Bray, a United Airlines pilot, was Cho’s tae kwon do student a decade ago, and he said he considers Cho to be his mentor. Bray said Cho’s personal life experiences, including moving from South Korea and raising his children while his wife studied law, made him a better person. “He has empathy and the ability to know the right thing to do, whatever the situation is,” Bray said. “Any personal experiences he has help him as an individual, especially in the framework of a community.” Melodie Parrish, Cho’s campaign manager, said his international experience would benefit Chapel Hill. “He loves his country,” she said. “He’s driven by the desire to give back to this country that’s been so good to him.”
Candidate Matt Pohlman is a 1996 UNC graduate and an accountant. He said that Chapel Hill is fairly safe and that simple fixes, such as improving lighting and police patrolling, would be best for the town. If elected, he said he plans to: n Add more police officers who patrol the length of Franklin Street to deter crime. n Provide lighting for unlit corridors downtown. “Even if the statistics show that we’re a pretty safe town, perception is important,” Pohlman said.
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Us i n g G r e e k m y t h o l o g y, Fleetwood Mac and Seinfeld, a UNC professor spiced up a topic usually relegated to policy briefs and business journals. In his lecture, “Great Expectations: Health Care Reform and the Obama Administration,” on Monday, Jonathan Oberlander, associate professor of social medicine and health policy and management, spoke about President Obama’s progress and challenges in passing health care legislation. Throughout the lecture, Oberlander tied in pop culture references to make the intricacies of health care reform politics and legislation more approachable. “This is distant for a lot of students, but this is an issue that touches everybody,” Oberlander said. “What kind of system are we creating for you?” For much of the talk, Oberlander discussed the challenges Obama will face in passing legislation based on previous reform attempts. “There’s a high level of misunderstanding and confusion,” he said. “Barack Obama is doing something that is very difficult to do in politics — and he knows it’s difficult. But he’s going to try it anyway.” Oberlander said Obama could learn from the mistakes former President Bill Clinton’s administra-
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Jonathan Oberlander, associate professor of social medicine and health policy and management at UNC, speaks on health reform Monday. tion made when it tried to reform the health care system in the 90s. He said Clinton addressed the issue too slowly and that new administrations have the most influence during their first months in office. Oberlander contrasted Obama and Clinton’s strategies using an episode of Seinfeld in which a character vows to do the opposite of everything he used to do to illustrate his point. Oberlander acknowledged that Obama did move quickly to make health care a priority and quoted the president as saying that it would not be an easy battle. He also said administrations who attempt to make drastic changes
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the town’s Halloween celebration. Will Raymond “You have to make it appear that Candidate Will Raymond is a you’re everywhere at all times,” software developer and entrepreHarrison said. neur. He said that the key to safety downtown is police presence, which Jim Merritt he said used to be more visible. If Jim Merritt was appointed to elected, he said he plans to: n Continue to encourage the Chapel Hill Town Council in 2008 following the death of coun- Chapel Hill to recognize and curb cil member Bill Thorpe. He said in gang activity and coordinate with a Sept. 28 interview that he’s glad Durham. n Increase the downtown police there is a police patrol unit downtown but that he had not really presence, both from campus and thought through safety matters. Chapel Hill police, and encourage Follow-up calls to Merritt were not officers to better know business owners and their activities. returned. “(Police) used to know the pulse of downtown, and I think we’ve Gene Pease lost that a little bit,” Raymond Candidate Gene Pease is the CEO said. of a Durham software and consulting company. He said that in speak- Penny Rich ing with students and business ownCandidate Penny Rich is a small ers, he found that safety was consis- business owner. She said that while tently one of their top concerns. If she never feels unsafe downtown, elected, he said he plans to: she understands residents’ conn Create more lighting, emercerns. If elected, she said she plans gency poles and signs downtown, to: especially around major streets. n Support efforts to improve n Improve pedestrian safety by lighting and provide more police creating more crosswalks down- call boxes on Franklin Street. town, particularly on West Franklin n Work to ensure students Street. and residents are educated about “Depending on the time of eve- safety. ning, you’ve got to scoot across “Safety is also something that traffic, and it’s not terribly safe,” we have to bring upon ourselves,” Pease said. Rich said.
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The write stuff Roy Blount Jr. didn’t expect to become a professional writer, but he got hooked. See pg. 3 for story.
Follow the fair The N.C. State Fair, which starts Oct. 15, is using Twitter to build the buzz. See pg. 6 for story.
Back to basics Coach Butch Davis is shortening the playbook after Saturday’s loss to Virginia. See pg. 8 for story.
Prison project A prison entrepreneurship program creator shared her stories Monday. Go online for story.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Students, residents should come to mayoral forum
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reenbridge has thrown our environmentally minded town into an existential crisis. For many, the 10-story monolith jutting out of the Chapel Hill skyline promises a death sentence to the historically black neighborhood in its shadow, Northside, and the black-owned businesses that have thrived there for generations. It is part of the inevitable tide of progress for some — and the green-washed froth of gentrification for others. We hear a lot about that dreaded “g” word, but not a lot about how it works. First, government tax assessors determine how much to tax a property based on its market value. Then, when a development comes, the values of the surrounding properties increase, as do the taxes. The higher costs converts to higher rents that are easier for students to pay by splitting the rent among several wage earners, as opposed to one or two. Developments like Greenbridge force nearby homeowners to sell and move away. This has been happening for years in Northside, as students move into singlefamily homes. Sometimes it gets downright ugly; if a homeowner with a mortgage has to foreclose, someone else can assume the loan and push the old owner out. If you have a mortgage and lose your job, the economy sours or you were the victim of predatory lending, the bank can repossess your home and charge you a rent you cannot afford. You can find stories like these in my neighborhood, Pine Knolls, near the intersection of Cameron Street and Merritt Mill Road, another historically black neighborhood. It is a bitterly cold process. But why begrudge the developer for buying land where it makes the most economic sense? With every coming development, the livelihoods of hundreds of residents are put in jeopardy. The disruption in the community takes a toll on business long before it can reap the benefits of the potential new residents. Essentially, the interests of the developer and those of the community it moves into are divorced from one another, if not completely opposed. An entrenched community represents an obstacle to lucrative opportunities down the road. On the issue of gentrification, Tim Toben, a managing partner in Greenbridge Developments, has only spoken conciliatory words at best. “Gentrification has already occurred there,” he said in his Aug. 5 column in the Chapel Hill News. “It is unfortunate, but true.” In other words, don’t blame him for hammering the last nail in the coffin. Gentrification hurts a community by turning a blind eye to the reality of systemic inequality, in which race, class and gender all play a role. Tragically, the posters that say “Greenbridge is racist” and other acts of vandalism have freed the Greenbridge partners from having to address the actual problems they cause. Those are the problems that ought to be fixed, not made worse, by “smart growth.” Solar panels do not excuse pitting renters against homeowners and pushing people already hit hard by the recession to the brink. True progress is a reward only won in good conscience.
Now hiring: provost New provost must have administrative savvy and classroom experience, uphold value of UNC degree
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he search for a new provost is well under way. In choosing a replacement for Bernadette Gray-Little, the University needs to select a candidate with extensive administrative experience who at the same time is in touch with the classroom. The provost is the secondhighest ranking position on campus — below only the chancellor. The provost is also the chief academic officer of the University and has oversight responsibilities for budget and planning. But that role is ever-expanding. While the chancellor deals with the N.C. General Assembly and is the external face of the University, the provost substantially influences its internal operations.
Value of a UNC degree The student body deserves somebody who will strive to maintain the academic integrity of UNC above all else. One of the provost’s main responsibilities is to create and implement academic policy. That policy should continue to enhance the overall quality of a UNC education to ensure that the value of our degrees does not decline. To effectively manage the academic integrity of our University, the next provost should have extensive policymaking and administrative experience.
Policy- and people-savvy The search committee must look for somebody who is both policy-savvy and peoplesavvy. The provost oversees several vice chancellors and all of the deans. A “policy wonk” is needed, but directing UNC’s academic community also requires expe-
rience dealing with the politics and conflicts that accompany an administration. There are 32 separate positions that report to the provost and nearly all of them will by vying for funding that comes from a finite — and shrinking — pot. The provost needs to be able to slice through all of the competing interests to make sure the money is doled out logically and equitably.
In touch with the classroom But at the same time, the new provost must not be out of touch with the classroom. A strong connection to the academic side of the University is vital. Our new provost should be familiar with the implications policies will have on the learning environment. Experience within the classroom would certainly build any potential candidate’s resume. The new provost needs to be in touch with students and understand our priorities and needs. The provost cannot be too far removed from the classroom or else academic policy will be irrelevant to real-life classroom needs.
The tuition question Our next provost must be able to reasonably navigate the tuition-policy debate. As chairman of the tuition and fee advisory task force, the provost has important influence and sway when it comes to the tuition talks. All students feel the burden of tuition hikes. But the University also has a vested interest in making sure faculty salaries remain competitive in our drive to become the nation’s top pubic university. It is a complex debate, but
there is room to develop a reasonable strategy. A practical, level-headed individual will be able to find common ground between competing interests.
Large public universities The new hire should have experience working within a large public university. A top priority here at UNC is transparency and openness in our administration; coming from a public school with similar priorities would be beneficial. But as Chancellor Holden Thorp stated, the top priority for the search committee should be to find the best person for the job, regardless of where he or she comes from.
The students’ say While students might not have a direct link to the provost, the new hire will work in many areas to develop policies that will have an impact on students. Student Body President Jasmin Jones sits on the provost search committee to represent student interests. Students can make their voices heard by speaking directly with Jones (jasmin@ email.unc.edu). Also, as the list of candidates narrows, town hall meetings will be held where students will have the opportunity to voice their thoughts and opinions. There will also be an open candidate meeting where students can speak with prospective hires one-on-one. Hiring a new provost will help shape the direction of the University for years to come. It’s important that officials consider the policy and administrative capabilities of prospective candidates to ensure the continued academic viability of our institution.
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Story on student mothers lacked much perspective TO THE EDITOR: I felt that Heather Farthing’s story “Miss You Baby” (Oct. 1) was very poorly researched. I think that the author could have interviewed many other student mothers who are undergraduates and really followed through with what more Carolina has to offer. Baity Hill, the family student housing on campus, truly caters to student parents. There are many single young undergraduate moms who live in Baity Hill and are truly amazing at being mothers, going to school and participating in extracurricular activities. In addition to Baity Hill, the Student Parent Association also puts a ton of time and effort into helping young mothers adapt to student life at Carolina. Along with scheduling play dates, events, exchanging babysitting nights and helping find affordable child care, there are many options that are available at UNC that should have also been included in that story. While the student in that story has chosen that way of life, there are many mothers on campus who are full-time students, full-time parents, and full-time overachievers and their stories should have been highlighted as well.
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Wednesday Jessica Fuller will comment on the impact television has had on the acceptance of gays and lesbians.
TO THE EDITOR: In 2008, UNC was one of the most politically active college campuses in the country as students turned out to vote in state and national elections. This year, we have local elections, including the election of Chapel Hill’s next mayor, and these elections are no less important. Local elections are the ones that decide how Franklin Street is developed, how bus service works, where landfills are placed and even how our Halloween celebrations are handled. These are issues that impact our daily lives as students at UNC and residents of Chapel Hill. To n i g h t , t h e C o l l e g e R e p u b l i c a n s a n d Yo u n g Democrats will host a mayoral debate at 7 p.m. in Murphey 116 featuring candidates Augustus Cho, Matt Czajkowski, Mark Kleinschmidt and Kevin Wolff. Candidates will answer questions on a range of topics, and there will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask their own questions. All students who live in Chapel Hill — including those in residence halls — are eligible to vote if they have resided in Chapel Hill for 30 days. Early voting begins October 15, and Election Day is November 3. Every resident of Chapel Hill has a stake in these elections. We encourage students to come out tonight to learn more about the candidates running for mayor and the issues facing the town of Chapel Hill.
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If The Daily Tar Heel is going to write a feature on student mothers it should pick many different mothers and tell different stories. Each of these mothers has learned the art of time management in so many different ways and that is the true feature story! I felt as though the story led readers to believe there aren’t many options available for student parents, and this is clearly not the case. Christina Lopez Kaemmerlen Senior Journalism
Czajkowski for mayor is right choice in Chapel Hill TO THE EDITOR: I support Councilman Matt Czajkowski for mayor. I admire his lone stand against lifetime health insurance benefits for Town Council members — a majority of one. He is the son of immigrants. He served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy. He went on to graduate from Harvard College and Harvard Business School. A former investment banker, Matt has an understanding of money and finance which is sorely needed on any town board. Matt is the sensible choice. I urge you to vote for Matt Czajkowski for mayor of Chapel Hill. Michael Taylor UNC ’69
Cook for Carrboro Board of Alderman is right pick TO THE EDITOR: We’ ve been residents of Carrboro for 22 years and have known Sharon Cook and her family since they moved here 12 years ago. Cook has worn many hats and has always been extremely active in our neighborhood and in a wide range of local civic organizations and groups. As a parent she has been a dedicated volunteer within the Chapel Hill school system, Orange County Girl Scouts and Orange County Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Sharon has been a member and volunteer in many civic activities. She has served on the Carrboro Planning Board since March 2007 and for one term was the planning board’s representative to the Greenways Commission. Focus groups she has participated in include: Chapel Hill Transit, Eubanks and Rogers Roads Route and Carolina North “Don’t Get Stuck in Traffic.” She par ticipated in the C a r r b o r o No r t h e r n S t u d y Area Small Area Plan Implementation Review Committee community forums and meeting. This is a small sampling of Sharon’s involvement in our community. Sharon steps up and gets involved when she sees a need. She has experience with the many facets of our local government. We need Sharon on the Carrboro Board of Alderman — please give her your vote! Kaye and Terry Barker Carrboro
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