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Death penalty still an option
state| page 3 RALLYING SUPPORT UNC doctors and students turned out Tuesday for two separate events to react to health care reform bills moving through Congress.
Attorney general upholds decision By Sarah Frier City Editor
university | page 3 NOT JUST AMBASSADORS The Board of Visitors meets Thursday and Friday. The board is playing an increased role in advising the University on matters such as budget cuts. dth/andrew dye
North Carolina takes on Florida State at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kenan Stadium in the first Thursday night home football game in school history.
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NC’s first Thursday night home game will bring a national focus to Kenan Stadium. Since last spring, administrators have been planning to make sure the game goes off without a hitch. The University, the athletic department, the football program and the proposed Kenan Stadium renovations are taking center stage, and for this game, there’s more at stake than the final score.
university | online POLITICAL MIND Howard Zinn, who wrote “A People’s History of the United States,” spoke to students via videoconference Tuesday.
Employees worry about scheduling
Spotlight on UNC brings high stakes
By Stephanie Bullins
By Powell Latimer
Getting 60,000 fans into Kenan Stadium for the school’s first-ever Thursday home football game presents a host of challenges for the University. And while administrators have been preparing since last spring for the game, many UNC employees still aren’t comfortable with how things will be run. Reducing traffic Thursday afternoon will require getting employees and some hospital patients off campus sooner. “It’s just one more nail in the coffin,” said Alan Moran, a facilities services employee and Employee Forum delegate, about the plan’s effect on employee morale. Administrators hope to avoid congestion by ending the workday at 3 p.m. Employees are required
When television cameras start rolling for North Carolina’s first Thursday night home game against Florida State, the University and the football program will have the national spotlight. What remains to be seen is exactly what they will do with it. Thursday night’s game provides an opportunity for UNC to either solidify its reputation as a football program or affirm what detractors have said for years. ESPN’s coverage will extend beyond the game and showcase the town and campus — either picturesque streets or traffic jams, depending on how well the school’s plans work out. “Thursday night games are an awesome opportunity for a university and the institution, not just the
Staff Writer
sports | page 11 HEAD OVER HEELS Still shy about showering with the team, the freshmen on North Carolina’s baseball team got their first tastes of college play at the fall World Series.
state | page 11 HALTING THE SPREAD
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A sign warns drivers of heavy traffic expected Thursday before the game. Employees are being sent home at 3 p.m. to cut down on traffic.
Prepping for Thursday night UNC Hospitals clinics close at 3 p.m. Thursday Workday ends at 3 p.m. for University employees ESPN pushed the time of the game back to 8 p.m. from its usual
kickoff time of 7:30 p.m. UNC permitted lots open at 5:30 p.m. Town of Chapel Hill continues normal transit routes despite fall break vacation
PAGE 4: Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder will test UNC’s defense.
Schools across the UNC system are beginning to get their first shipments of the H1N1 vaccine. Each school has a different approach to vaccination.
Mustaches make a comeback
this day in history
By Carter McCall
OCT. 21, 1963 … UNC’S two political parties, the Student Party and the University Party, meet to nominate candidates for student body president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and social chairman for each class.
Today’s weather Sunny H 79, L 49
Thursday’s weather Partly sunny H 78, L 57
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Resurgence spawns national contest Staff writer
Masculinity can be measured by many rulers: strength, athleticism and courage, for example. But none can compare to that which grows upon the male upper lip — the mustache. On Oct. 30, men and women will come together and celebrate their “flavor savers” at the annual Stash Bash in St. Louis — and UNC could have its own mustachioed delegate. Hair product company Zenagen is sponsoring a mustache-themed costume contest for college students, with two tickets to the event as a prize. Students are asked to send in pictures of themselves incorporating a mustache into a Halloween costume, perhaps Mario and Luigi, Ron Burgundy or Hulk Hogan. While the mustache has declined in popularity since the 1970’s, when celebrities and NASCAR drivers alike sported upper-lip hair with pride, it has seen a resurgence in college-aged youth, said Aaron Perlut, a self-proclaimed “nuclear mustacheologist” and Chairman of the Board of the American Mustache Institute. He said the recent resurgence of the mustache is due to youth want-
ing to stand out. “It’s an easy way to express yourself,” Perlut said. He added that celebrities sporting the look have lead to more young people appreciating the mustache. Actors Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp have both donned mustaches. Perlut said well-groomed upper lip plumage can help men improve weak-looking or disproportional facial features. He said a mustache increases a man’s attractiveness by 38 percent. And the UNC community is full of impressive nose lawns that could make a good showing in the competition. With a bare-lipped chancellor, Interim Provost Bruce Carney’s mustache is the highest ranking on campus. He grew his mustache while in the Army because his hair and his sideburns had to be cut short when he was drafted. Carney sports the impressive lampshade style, though he humbly called it “the best mustache I can do.” Carney said he maintains it with a small pair of Swiss Army knife scissors. He can curl the tips if he wants without the assistance of wax. Carney said his wife enjoys the
Federal authorities will still seek the death penalty for one of the men charged with killing former Student Body President Eve Carson despite a request to reconsider. The U.S. Attorney General’s office decided in January to allow federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for Demario James Atwater. But after a new attorney general was appointed, Atwater’s federal defense attorneys asked him to reconsider. The original authorization came from Michael Mukase y, an attorney general appointed by former President G e o r g e W. Officials turned Bush. After down a request President to reconsider the Barack Obama sentencing of took office, a Demario James new attorney general, Eric Atwater. Ho l d e r, w a s appointed. But he would not reconsider Mukasey’s decision. Atwater’s federal defense attorney, Greg Davis, said he drafted the request and sent it to a committee within the U.S. Department of Justice that reviews potential death penalty cases. He would not comment about when or why his office filed the request. The request is not a public record, said Lynne Klauer, spokeswoman for the U.S. District Attorney’s office in the middle district of North Carolina, which is prosecuting Atwater. “That process is not something that goes through court,” she said. Atwater, 23, will face the possibility of a death sentence in both state and federal trials. Authorities say he and Lawrence Alvin Lovette, 18, kidnapped Carson early March 5, drove her to withdraw $1,400 from her bank account, and then shot her just off East Franklin Street. Lovette, who has not been indicted on federal charges, cannot be sentenced to death because he was 17 at the time of the crime. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
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‘Staches on the Hill
The American Mustache Institute recogizes many official types of mustaches and says proper mustache presentation is key to making a good impression.
Zenagen mustache mayhem photo contest
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Submit the best photo of your mustache by 11:59 p.m. Sunday to: mustache@zenagen.com Text (312) 699-1833 Zenagen’s Facebook page
mustache and has never complained about it. Some female students at UNC feel that a certain set of criteria must be met before a man can be worthy of the prestigious facial feature. Junior Meredith Fulton said men must look the part before growing a mustache. “Like if you are a rugged mountain climber or a cop,” she said, adding that the mustache should also come with a certain amount of knowledge and experience. But Perlut warns there can be downsides to a “lip tickler” if not worn correctly. A man must consider which look works well with his face and personality. A mismatched face-mustache combination could prove disastrous. “A mustache must be worn at your own risk,” Perlut said. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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LAMPSHADE Bruce Carney, Interim executive vice chancellor and provost
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Robby Poore, graphic design manager, UNC School of Government
Other types of mustaches:
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northwest Indiana woman really does not like raccoons. In an effort to get a raccoon out from beneath her mobile home, she accidentally set her trailer on fire. The 52-year-old woman, who lives in Portage, Ind., said she lit eight to 10 “smoke bomb” fireworks and threw them under her mobile home. It isn’t clear why a simple animal trap would not have worked. When the woman saw white smoke rise from the ground, she called the South Haven Fire Department, which responded at approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday. According to the police report, damage was estimated at $500. The woman said the fire was an accident. It is unknown if the raccoon escaped. Although now the woman doesn’t have a home, at least she doesn’t have a raccoon. NOTED. A Bavarian farming association is selling a 2010 Young Farm Girls calendar that features young girls in erotic poses. The calendar is an attempt to attract young German males to the agriculture industry. The twelve women pose in various farm scenes. A scantily-clad February holds a lamb amid other sheep, while May’s model stands naked in a field of yellow wildflowers.
QUOTED. “Eastern women did not talk about their orgasm for hours, they just let themselves go.” — Kurt Starke, a German sociologist and sex expert who studies sexual relations in former West and East Germany. Starke said women living in East Germany were more free with their sex lives as a protest against a rigid police state.
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thursday Theater at lunch: Bring your own lunch and socialize with fellow theater lovers for an hour before an OdysseyStage reading of “Paddy and
the Mermaid” by T. Crofton Croker, adapted by Donna Latham. The play portrays a man who marries a maiden from the sea but is not ready for the resulting challenges and hardships. Admission is $5. Time: 11:30 a.m. social hour, 12:30 p.m show Location: The ArtsCenter, Carrboro Tailgate party: The Carolina Inn will host its game day edition tailgate party on the front porch and lawn. There will be a Southern-style picnic menu at $12 per plate and a full-service bar. Live music by Big Fat Gap will create a vibrant pregame atmosphere. There is no cover charge or reservation required. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. Time: 5 p.m. Location: The Carolina Inn Team spirit: The Chapel HillOrange County Visitors Bureau will be giving away glow sticks with lanyards to wear to the football game. The glow sticks, which have www.visitchapelhill.org on the side, will glow for approximately 4 hours. The glow sticks are free and will go to the first 800 fans who stop by the Visitors Bureau booth.
Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Polk Place Eucharist: The Wesley Foundation at UNC is hosting a Eucharist and dinner at the Wesley Campus Ministry. The Eucharist will be followed by a dinner prepared by the University United Methodist Church. A program regarding the different types of prayer will follow. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Wesley Campus Ministry Square dance: N.C. Squares will hold an old-time square dance with a live string band. There will be a introductory lesson at 7:15 p.m. Casual dress is appropriate. Admission is $8 for the general public and $6 for students. See ncsquares.com for more information. Time: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Carrboro Century Center To make a calendar submission, e-mail dthcalendar@gmail.com. Events will be published in the newspaper on either the day or the day before they take place. Submissions must be sent in by noon the preceding publication date.
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NC graduate student Chris Higginbotham will be evicted from his apartment on Marilyn Kille’s Carrboro farm at the end of the month. He asked the Carrboro Board of Aldermen to extend the deadline but they declined. Visit dailytarheel.com/section/city for the full story.
Police log n Officers responded to a dispute
between a 63-year-old homeless man and a Chapel Hill Transit bus driver at 5:56 p.m. Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. John Arthur Holman was arrested for trespassing after police heard that he had been told not to use Chapel Hill public transportation, reports state. He was taken to Orange County Jail in lieu of $150 bond, awaiting a Nov. 9 court date, reports state. n Somebody thought they saw
a suspicious man take meat from a Food Lion at 2:07 p.m. Monday at 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, according to Chapel Hill police reports. n There was an open fire at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity in violation of a town burning ordinance before 11:01 p.m. Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. n Somebody stole a locked bicycle between 7:32 p.m. Sunday
and 11:33 a.m. Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. The bicycle was worth $900 and the bicycle lock was worth $30, reports state. n Somebody knocked on the door of an apartment and showed a paper badge at 6:30 p.m. Monday at 1513 E. Franklin St. apartment 110A, according to Chapel Hill police reports. n Somebody knocked out the passenger side window of a car and stole $86 worth of items between 6:15 p.m. and 7:06 p.m. Monday at 980 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., according to Chapel Hill police reports. The person stole five credit cards, two driver’s licenses and a $40 purse, reports state. n A deer ran into the left side of a car on East Franklin Street Monday, according to Chapel Hill police reports.
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Student struck by car while driving scooter on campus A UNC student collided head-on with a car Tuesday afternoon while driving his scooter near the corner of Manning Drive and East Drive by UNC Hospitals. Junior Caldwell Zimmerman, a member of The Daily Tar Heel advertising staff and Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, is in stable condition at UNC Hospitals, according to hospital officials. Zimmerman was reportedly alert and conscious after the accident, said Randy Young, spokesman for the Department of Public Safety. A s p o ke s p e r s o n f o r U N C Hospitals confirmed that Zimmerman was in the emergency room at 2:30 p.m. At 4:15pm, hospital officials said he was out of surgery. Zimmerman’s friend and DTH customer service representative Carrère Crutchfield said Zimmerman broke his jaw and lost several teeth after being struck by the car. Crutchfield said Zimmerman was returning to the DTH office when he was hit.
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Board of Visitors refocuses Locals Group has increased UNC presence By Eliza Kern
Assistant university editor
When the Board of Visitors comes to campus Thursday, the group of 160 influential individuals will do more than “pregame in the chancellor’s box.” The group of alumni, community leaders and prominent businessmen who compose the board will tackle some of the most important issues facing the University. And they are doing it for free. UNC has asked the board for input on issues of importance — undergraduate recruitment, legislative lobbying and recommendations from Bain & Company — because of the enthusiasm and diverse skill sets members bring to the board, administrators said. The volunteers have increased their presence at the University in recent years, working with the Board of Trustees and the chan-
cellor to represent the interests of UNC throughout the state. “When I was on the Board of Visitors, it wasn’t nearly as active as it is today,” said Roger Perry, a trustee who served on the Board of Visitors more than 10 years ago. “When I was on it, we would come to town and learn what was going on at the University and go back to our communities to be goodwill ambassadors. Today they do a lot more than that.” The board, 160 members appointed by trustees to serve four-year terms, has recently worked to recruit and lobby for UNC. They have also formed a committee to address the recommendations from Bain & Co.’s study of UNC’s efficiency. “Their role on campus is a much more activist one,” Perry said. “They get involved in particular issues,
Board of Visitors event schedule Thursday, Oct. 22 5:30 p.m. Orientation to the Board of Visitors
6:30 p.m. Pregame in the chan-
10:15 a.m. Session on
“Carolina’s value proposition,” the University’s new marketing campaign
10:45 a.m. Session on the UNC
Friday, Oct. 23 9 a.m. Welcome and remarks
11:30 a.m. Talking football with
State study could help intersection
1:30 p.m. A discussion on
By Rebecca Putterman
from Michael Kennedy, chairman of the Board of Visitors 9:15 a.m. Greetings from the Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Winston 9:30 a.m. Board of Visitors committee updates (state relations, student recruitment, Carolina Counts/Bain & Co. report implementation, membership involvement)
Galapagos Initiative, a partnership between UNC and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Butch Davis, head football coach Noon Lunch with Chancellor Holden Thorp modern health care 2 p.m. Tour of the new N.C. Cancer Hospital
See VISITORS, Page 9
Fall Break will change hours for some campus buildings. Those still on campus should take note of the following library and dining hours:
Davis Library n Wednesday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Undergraduate Library n Wednesday: Close at 5 p.m. n Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. n Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. n Sunday: Open at 1 p.m.
Top of Lenoir n Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. n Thursday to Saturday: Closed n Sunday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Rams Head Dining Hall:
Alpine Bagel n Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. n Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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Jimmy Wallace, a doctor at UNC Hospitals, joined other doctors, medical students and health care professionals Tuesday evening for a calling campaign to gather support for President Barack Obama’s health care reform plan at Jessee’s Coffee House in Carrboro.
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resident Barack Obama said last week that health care reform is closer to being passed than ever before, and the proposed legislation is now being considered in both chambers of Congress after an initial passage through both. Leaders are preparing to make the monumental decision in the upcoming weeks. UNC faculty and students organized two separate events Tuesday to share their views in support of and against various parts of the legislation.
First finalist for registrar job to meet with campus today The first of three finalists for the position of assistant provost and University registrar will meet with campus today. Christopher Derickson, currently UNC’s associate registrar, will make a presentation in an open forum and respond to audience questions. Visit dailytarheel.com/section/ campus for the full story.
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BOCC approves funds for tilapia farm in Cedar Grove The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the disbursement of $9,447 to a tilapia farmer at Tuesday’s meeting. Taylor Fish Farm, described as a state-of-the-art aquaculture facility by co-owner Valee Taylor, is expected to produce 250,000 pounds of tilapia annually. Located in Cedar Grove Township, about 25 miles from Chapel Hill, the farm is within a barn almost the size of a football field. Taylor said it will be ready to operate in six weeks. Taylor qualified for the funds by meeting all four requirements of the Utility Extension Fund Procedures established by the county in 1993. The requirements included acquiring proper zoning for projects and ensuring they will have a “positive fiscal impact” on county government. Visit dailytarheel.com/section/ city for the full story.
Carrboro applies for block grant for energy progress Recently recognized as a leader among environmentally friendly towns, Carrboro took steps Tuesday to strengthen its resume. The town’s Board of Aldermen approved a motion to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant at Tuesday’s meeting. Carrboro is vying for a portion of the statewide grant, which will provide $58.3 million for North Carolina as a part of the Federal Recovery Act. Visit dailytarheel.com/section/ city for the full story.
Doctors make calls to build support for health reform By Ross Maloney Staff Writer
Bluetooth devices, iPhone’s and all things cellular were in use as about 15 doctors and medical students called around the community to rouse support for President Barack Obama’s health care reform. The phone bank at Jessee’s Coffee & Bar in Carrboro was organized by Dr. Stephen Gamboa, clinical instructor at UNC School of Medicine, along with Organizing for America, the local chapter of the Obama-affiliated volunteer campaign.
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Students gather signatures to protest a portion of bills By Joe Mangun Staff Writer
UNC students joined together Tuesday to protest a section of the proposed health care reform they said could drive up the cost of generic drugs. The proposed legislation would extend the time drug makers can keep pharmaceutical data exclusive, preventing generics from entering the market. Generics give people cheaper alternatives than namebrand products. The students protesting this part of the bill were
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seek safer street
cellor’s box in Kenan Stadium for UNC vs. Florida State football game
Campus facilities to operate under alternate schedules
n Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. n Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Friday and Saturday: Closed n Sunday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Eric Butter, left, counts signatures as Mary Campion adds hers to Sunny Darji’s list Tuesday afternoon. The petition was to help make medications more affordable.
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For the second time in seven years, the N.C. Department of Transportation is examining safety at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road and Davie Road in Carrboro. The intersection, which is busy with school children, a Chapel Hill Transit bus stop, a gas station and an unofficial day laborer pick-up site, features a crest in Jones Ferry Road that creates visibility problems for crossing pedestrians and for motorists turning left out of the Abbey Court Condominiums. “There’s a growing frustration that NCDOT is really neglecting their duty to provide us with a safe corner,” said Hugo Olaiz, a resident of Abbey Court. “I have been concerned for a long time.” After the state studied the intersection and rejected requests for a crosswalk in 2002, residents lobbied the Carrboro government to re-examine the issue. Carrboro officials met with Department of Transportation representatives Oct. 14 after a series of e-mails between citizens and Carrboro officials cited increasing frustration with the danger of the intersection and the process of requesting a study. Tr i s h Mc G u i r e , p l a n n i n g administrator for the town of Carrboro, said the Department of Transportation agreed to study the corner at the meeting. Mike Mills, division engineer for NCDOT Division Seven, based in Greensboro, said the higher the number of accidents and the more severe the accidents, the more likely an intersection will be listed as needing what he called “spot safety” funds from the state. Carrboro’s Community and Economic Development Director James Harris joked at the most recent neighborhood meeting at Abbey Court that the best way to help get a signal installed was to get in an accident. Mills said that assessment isn’t very far from the truth. “Sometimes that does bring it to the forefront, if there’s a bunch of accidents out there,” Mills said. “Just one won’t mean you actually qualify for a signal.” UNC professor Judith Blau, who has been an activist for Abbey Court residents, complained in an e-mail to Harris of almost having an accident at that intersection. “I am sorry that you all missed my near collision yesterday. I just didn’t see the fast car barreling over the hill,” she wrote in an e-mail dated Oct. 7. “I would have taken a photograph, but I was sort of preoccupied.” Citizens first requested a safety study in April at a community meeting at Abbey Court, but a vacancy in the position of the Carrboro transportation planner put the matter off until September. Olaiz instigated the thread of e-mails between town officials that prompted a renewed effort to get a crosswalk or a signal installed at the intersection. He complained to Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton and Town Manager Steve Stewart, both of whom said they could do nothing without the department. “Residents have little or no sayso, but even local elected officials are virtually powerless in dealing
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Abortion event gets $9,675 from Congress By Katie little Staff writer
Student Congress appropriated $9,675 to the group Carolina Students for Life to pay for its Oct. 13 event “Best Abortion Discussion Ever,” despite lower-than-expected student turnout at the event and controversy surrounding a display by the group last year. Overestimation of the event’s turnout led to a disproportionate amount of fee money being spent per student, which will detract from the amount other groups can request for the rest of the year. The event, which cost approximately $70 per attendee in student — From staff and wire reports. fees, was attended by 138 people —
far fewer than the estimated 500 attendees on which the allocation was based. Each student pays $39 a year into a student organizations fee, which is distributed among Student Congress and several large campus groups to fund student activities. To put the event’s cost in perspective, College Republicans spent about $16 to $20 per attendee to bring Jonah Goldberg, editor-atlarge of the National Review Online, in late September. Carolina Students for Life originally requested about $16,500 in funding for the year. Student Congress decided to give the group about half of that, with the possi-
bility of additional money after the group raised some on its own. The Oct. 13 debate cost a total of $11,100. The group raised $1,425. The group came before Congress the same night of the debate and received an additional $1,325. Congress members expressed mixed feelings about providing additional funding for the event because of the controversy sparked by the group’s anti-abortion display last year. The graphic images on Polk Place were difficult to avoid because of their large size and proximity to classrooms. Congress appropriated $5,000 for that display. The setup failed to effectively
warn students of what to expect, said Student Congress Speaker Joe Levin-Manning, who voted against the Oct. 13 appropriations request. Carolina Students for Life Treasurer Stephanie Maxwell said the animosity created by that display caused Congress to hesitate before granting the additional money. Maxwell said Congress was also apprehensive that student fees would fund 87 percent of the debate’s cost. “We want to hold them accountable for what happened last year,” Levin-Manning said. “That’s why we didn’t want to pay for the entire event.” Congress’ appropriations
required that the group secure a location with at least a 500-person capacity, which it did by securing the Student Union Great Hall. Student Body Treasurer Jennings Carpenter explained the reasoning behind the decision. “We try to look at where the money we allocate can be used most effectively,” he said. “We try to get the most bang for our buck.” Even though only 138 people attended the event, Jennings said he thought it was a good use of student fees because it facilitated campus discussion about abortion. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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Ponder to test UNC defense By Powell Latimer Sports Editor
In Thursday night’s matchup between North Carolina and Florida State, something’s got to give. North Carolina has the worst offense in the ACC, while at the same time boasting the best scoring defense in the conference. Florida State has the best offense in the ACC, but the Seminole defense has given up more yards than any other team in the conference. That’s a tongue-twister, but it also exemplifies the conflict between the Tar Heels and FSU. The stingiest defense in the conference, UNC will be tested by the ACC’s leading passer in Christian Ponder. Ponder leads the ACC with almost 300 passing yards per game
and has nine touchdowns to his name already. Even more importantly, Ponder has thrown only one interception on the season. “He’s very accurate throwing the football,” Davis said of the opposing signal caller. “And he’s got an awful lot of poise. He’s got a real presence out there that he clearly knows what he wants to try to do.” But North Carolina has defended the pass exceptionally well all season. The Tar Heels have allowed just one passing touchdown and 125.2 passing yards per game. And while UNC has struggled to convert turnovers for most of the season, the Tar Heels have yet to face a pass-first team like FSU. That could play into the hands of North Carolina’s experienced secondary. Last season against Jimmy
Clausen and Notre Dame, the Tar Heels gave up 383 yards and two touchdowns — but sacked Clausen four times, picked him off twice and held on for the win, 29-24. It’s also important to note that in that game, against a high-powered Notre Dame offense, UNC fielded a backup quarterback in Cam Sexton and an offense that had struggled to gain traction as a running game — similar problems to 2009. As far as the present offensive squad goes, Davis said his squad is finally rounding into shape after struggling to put up points and
keep players healthy. It will help that tackle Kyle Jolly and other members of the battered offensive line have had an off week to recuperate. “If you’re going three-and-out, turning the ball over, you don’t have a chance to experiment, and get out there and find a play that works and get a chance to run it again,” Davis said. “Consistency and continuity are things that we’ve talked an awful lot about on offense.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.
The Lowdown on Thursday’s Game Florida State vs. North Carolina (2-4, 0-3 ACC)
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UNC junior Johnny White (34) and the Tar Heel defense face a tall order in Florida State’s Christian Ponder and a high-powered Seminole attack.
UNC rush vs. FSU front seven
Florida State defensive ends love to set up on the edges and get after the quarterback. That takes away some cutback lanes, but it also opens up the middle for Shaun Draughn, Ryan Houston and UNC. Edge: UNC
UNC pass vs. FSU secondary
Florida State’s passing defense has been simply terrible this season, resulting in a 0-3 start in the ACC. But if anything, T.J. Yates and UNC’s passing game have been even worse. Edge: FSU
FSU rush vs. UNC front seven
North Carolina has Marvin Austin and Cam Thomas clogging the middle, and a stellar set of linebackers behind them. Florida State’s offensive attack is based off the passing of Christian Ponder. Edge: UNC
FSU pass vs. UNC secondary
The Tar Heel secondary hasn’t faced anything like Ponder’s arm this season. Ponder can scramble, make throws deep and has only one pick on the year. He’s the ultimate threat for UNC’s secondary. Edge: FSU
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UNC hasn’t had much in the way of a return game since Da’Norris Searcy housed a return in the first game. But Johnny White and UNC’s coverage are rock solid. Edge: UNC
The Bottom Line — North Carolina 28, Florida State 24 Compiled by Powell Latimer
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football program,” UNC head coach Butch Davis said. “You get basically a four-hour infomercial where you get to talk about the University of North Carolina.” The “infomercial” comes just weeks after the athletic department released plans for an ambitious renovation of Kenan Stadium, estimated to cost more than $70 million. UNC is putting the renovations front and center with a mock suite similar to those that will be in the “Blue Zone” of Kenan Stadium. The athletic department plans to use the stage of a prime-time game to continue to sell the University. “It’s tremendous recognition, and people want to be a part of that,” athletic director Dick Baddour said of Thursday night’s contest. “It’s a statement about the movement of the program.” So it’s no surprise there is intense focus on UNC’s performance Thursday, both with regard to the logistical setup and the game itself. Administrators have taken precautions to minimize logistical problems — but they can’t do anything about what happens on the field. And Davis and his team know exactly how important this game is. In 16 matchups with Florida State, UNC has gone 1-14-1. And despite FSU’s 2-4 start to this season, beating the Seminoles would be an important benchmark. “It’ll be a big step for the program, knowing that we can go out there with the powerhouses of the ACC and even in the nation and actually compete and win games,” said senior defensive end E.J.
during one of the Forum’s meetings to address these issues. Delegates for the forum and many employees remain unhappy with the decisions made by administrators. “One of the phrases I’ve heard is, ‘We figured out that we’re an institution of athletes that participate in education so that we can participate in the ACC,’” Moran said. Increased traffic also poses a problem for employees and patients at UNC Hospitals, but it planned ahead to deal with Thursday night’s challenges, said Dalton Sawyer, director of emergency preparedness and continuity planning. Patient discharge, lab appointments and clinic hours have been scheduled around times expected to have a high volume of traffic. The hospital also has alternate routes in place to give vehicles expedited access to the hospital, Sawyer said. “It’s the same as what we practice every year for Halloween when there are a large amount of people converging on Chapel Hill,” he said. Hospital administrators were more than willing to work around the game schedule, he said. “The athletic department has supported us on other ventures and this is an event we really support for the benefit of Chapel Hill,” Sawyer said. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. Wilson. “It’s something we haven’t been able to do here in the last couple of years.” If the program takes that step, it can pay dividends — especially in the world of recruiting. Davis drew criticism earlier this season for missing out on several in-state recruits while rival program N.C. State signed three of the top 10 prospects in The Charlotte Observer’s top 25. But any struggles could well be assuaged by a win Thursday on such a high-profile stage. “If we can come in and beat a team such as Florida State … and things like that, that’ll help a lot in recruiting,” Wilson said. “Because guys are going to say, ‘Maybe I want to go up there and change it up a little bit and see what UNC has to offer.’” By the same token, a loss in front of the nation could set the program back. If North Carolina falters, much of the momentum generated by Davis’ hiring, last year’s bowl game and the proposed renovations could stall — in player and donor recruitment. But Baddour said the school will not focus on a potential loss. “It is a game, and it’s not a season,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for a statement game, but I don’t think the whole east-end project is built on having a Thursday night game. I think we could be successful, but, nonetheless, I think it’s a wonderful opportunity.” For better or for worse, exactly what UNC has to offer will be on full display Thursday night. Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.
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Gamboa organized the event after talking to many UNC doctors and medical students who he said are passionate about health care reform and wanted to get involved. Earlier this month, Gamboa traveled to the White House with doctors from across the country to show support for the health care reform. “Are physicians happy with the system as it is now?” he asked. “The answer is a definitive no.” Gamboa said medical professionals always advocate for patients and that phone banking is the best method for now. Diane Robertson, regional field director for Organizing for America, said the event occurred simultaneously at various locations across the country. The goal was 100,000 calls. “We’ ve already made over 212,000 calls today,” she said halfway through the event. Doctors and students mostly called Obama supporters Tuesday night because they are more likely to call U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., and convince her to vote for the reform, she said. The volunteers kept a running tally of who they called. “We’re mailing in the records to (U.S. Sen. Richard) Burr, (U.S.
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part of a nationwide effort to alter the legislation by collecting petition signatures that they plan to send to the White House and to their respective legislators. Similar protests occ urred Tuesday at both Duke University and N.C. State University. At UNC, Eric Butter, a junior biostatistics major, organized the event. “It is a really important issue that might not affect us now, but 10 years down the road it will be huge,” Butter said. Congressional Budget Office studies show that after generic versions of drugs enter the market, prices of conventional drugs fall 40 to 80 percent, according to a packet distributed at the event. Meredith Gilliam, a second-year medical student, said the event participants were trying to educate
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they set up committees to study these issues and they give advice to the chancellor and to the trustees.” In the 2008-09 school year, the board began a partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, pairing members with high-achieving applicants to answer students’ questions and encourage them to apply. The program targeted high school students in Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Atlanta last year. This year the board is looking to expand to other cities. “We are more than happy to have any enthusiasm that we can have to help in recruitment because there are a limited number of us on staff, and we rely heavily on alums to help us out,” said Erin Breese, senior assistant director of admissions. Board members, about 50 percent of whom live in North Carolina, also work closely with state legislators on behalf of the University. “It’s important that the legislature understands what their investment is doing,” said current Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Winston. “Because they’re from all over and have personal relationships with the legislature, they can reach out and use those relationships to share what we’re doing here at Chapel Hill and make an impact.” Perry and Winston said the board members’ enthusiasm has had a major impact on the organization’s growing influence in
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with NCDOT,” Chilton wrote in an Oct. 7 e-mail to Olaiz. “I am not passing the buck. I am telling you the tragic truth.” Before a signal can be installed, be it a traffic signal or pedestrian crosswalk, the department has to conduct a lengthy study. While visiting the site with local government leaders, state officials were able to get an idea of the problems. “They spent a good amount of time looking at the intersection at Davie and one other intersection, talking about possibilities,” McGuire said. “While we were there, there were many pedestrians, as usual.” Mills said the study could take six to 10 weeks, starting midOctober. “We’re looking primarily on what we can do to help the pedestrians in that area,” he said. The department will examine traffic and pedestrian patterns and accident data before it decides whether to put the intersection on a list to receive a new safety feature, Mills said. Once on the list, it could take more than two years to get the Contact the State & National funding to install whichever safeEditor at stntdesk@unc.edu. ty feature is likely to be the most effective.
people, not just get them to sign on to their cause. “We are not trying to pressure people into signing our petition. We just want to inform people so that they can form their own opinion,” she said. Quang Pham, another secondyear medical student, said they wanted to make sure the students’ voices were heard because legislators usually hear from pharmaceutical companies who spent $1.2 million a day in the last year while lobbying for their personal interests, Phan said. Rachel Kramer, a graduate student studying health behavior and health education who was asked to sign the petition, said the volunteers had not persuaded her. “I wished that they had given me more information,” she said. Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. University affairs. “People love this University, and we want to put them to work,” Winston said. “That’s been the theme of the last few years, to take the talent and the passion that these people bring and try to find ways for them to give back to the University.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu.
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Nearly 300 people will enter the Carolina Inn at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, leaving Chapel Hill behind for a night of international carnivals. PlayMakers Repertory Company will hold its 22nd annual ball, with a theme of carnivals around the world. “When you come in it’s quite magical,” said Stacy Payne, director of development at PlayMakers Repertory Company. “It’s a real theatrical transformation, and that seems very fitting for us.” The proceeds from the event go towards funding the educational and artistic initiatives of the nonprofit regional theater. A single ticket is $500. This year the fundraiser will honor Elizabeth Price Kenan, an advocate of student education and supporter of the Department of Dramatic Arts and PlayMakers, who has helped with the previous balls. “She’s a serious play-lover,” Payne said. “That’s something that’s really special to us.” Every year, there is a different theme for the event. Many times it relates to a play the company will do that year, but Contact the City Editor this year it’s special, reflecting an at citydesk@unc.edu. air of celebration.
“This year it’s all about celebration,” said McKay Coble, chairwoman of the drama department and member of PlayMakers. “We just want to celebrate (Kenan) and all the great work she does, particularly for us.” Each dining room will be decorated by local designers, with a different festival from around the world in mind for each. “There are some famous ones, but we found some really wacky ones around the world,” Coble said, who is designing the Old Well Room to look like the Carnival of Venice. “You’re just going to find different approaches to it no matter where you look.” The carnivals featured range from Mardi Gras to those of Rio de Janeiro and India, to the more “wacky” such as a snow carnival and a medieval orange-throwing carnival. “It’s a really fun party,” Coble said. “For us, it’s almost like another show.” The event will feature a variety of happenings throughout the evening, including a cocktail hour, the award
presentation for Kenan, dinner served by the inn’s Executive Chef Jim Reale, and dancing late into the night in the Old Well Room. Although it is a black-tie event, the atmosphere is not very formal as the guests will not be confined to their chairs and much of the time is spent mixing and mingling. Event coordinators expect to draw a diverse group of attendees. “There are artists, political people, social people, university people — all of the above,” Payne said. “It really is just people having a really good time with friends or acquaintances or making new friends.” During the past three years, PlayMakers has worked to expand its influence to area middle and high schools. The group has put on programs for nearly 100,000 regional students. “There’s a lot of need for arts education,” Payne said. “It makes a difference to a young person to see and be involved in it.” Contact the Arts Editor at artsdesk@unc.edu.
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In early October, The Daily Tar Heel teamed up with UNC Campus Recreation and the CommunitySportsDesk company to form DTH Campus Rec Report, UNC’s first online college social networking Web site for club and intramural sports. While at a trade show in February, Kevin Schwartz, general manager of The Daily Tar Heel, met with CommunitySportsDesk and fleshed out his idea of online self-reporting for underrepresented intramural and club sports. “There are 27 varsity sports at Chapel Hill, and it’s hard enough to get those in the newspaper,” Schwartz said. “Most college
newspapers ignore club sports and intramurals because it’s too big to get their arms around. But so many students are involved in intramural and club sports; it seems silly to ignore it.” The Campus Rec Report can be reached by clicking the box in the upper right corner of dailytarheel. com. Director of UNC sports clubs Jason Halsey agreed that intramurals and club sports are a large part of University life. “We have 1,500 student athletes other than those in varsity competing in a variety of sports and competitions,” he said. “Our student athletes are just as dedicated, competitive and successful and deserve to be recognized for it.”
Schwartz said that the DTH Campus Rec Report is off to a good start, even though it was launched less than a month ago. The site had 315 registered users and 1,341 page views as of Tuesday. Matt Serpe, business development specialist for CommunitySportsDesk, explained that his company was created so city newspapers could cover sports at a grassroots level. Essentially, the DTH Campus Rec Report follows the same principle. Serpe said that out of the 40 million kids who play organized sports, fewer than five percent will go on to play a college varsity sport. But an estimated two million will play competitive club sports in college. Another bonus about the program is that the editorial staff can choose certain stories from the DTH Campus Rec Report to put
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Schools must decide Fall World Series gives vaccination strategy UNC look at newcomers Doses will arrive “They will get a certain amount at a at schools weekly certain time, and they will continue to By Christopher Gagliardi Staff Writer
As the swine flu vaccine enters the state in waves, UNC-system schools and local health departments are trying to determine how the limited supply of vaccines could best be distributed. There is no official policy for how the vaccine should be distributed, but it will be based on population and the number of people considered high-risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Amy Caruso, public information officer for the N.C. immunization branch of the Division of Public Health. Last week, North Carolina received 52,000 doses of the nasal spray vaccine from federal providers. Local health departments are allocating those vaccines to universities and doctors’ offices. UNC-system schools have requested different amounts of the vaccine depending on their vaccination targets. Some schools are trying to vaccinate their entire student and staff
get more as more supply is available.”
brent herron, associate v.p. of campus safety and emergency operations population, while others are only trying to vaccinate those that lie within the CDC high-risk groups. Currently there is no systemwide mandate for who should receive the vaccines, said Brent Herron, associate vice president of campus safety and emergency operations for the UNC system. “Each person has to make a decision about what they want to do,” Herron said. But the requested amounts will be filled gradually. “They wont get everything at one time. They will get a certain amount at a certain time and they will continue to get more as more supply is available,” Herron said. Appalachian State University requested — and expects — only 700 doses of the vaccine, the number of standard vaccines it receives during a normal flu season. Because the vaccine can only be given to healthy students, the goal is to protect people with a high chance
of contracting H1N1 by vaccinating the low-risk students, according to ASU’s Student Health Service. But East Carolina University requested 30,000 doses — enough for vaccinating all students, faculty and staff. UNC-Chapel Hill is doing the same. Campus Health Services ordered more than 30,000 doses — one for each student, faculty member and staff member, said Mary Covington, assistant vice chancellor of Campus Health Services. Weekly shipments will contain 1,500 to 2,000 doses, she said. Although the vaccine is coming in gradually, federal providers have assured health care professionals that requests will be met. “The number of providers that showed interest in providing the vaccine will be able to,” Caruso said. Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu.
National and World News Afghan president Supreme Court to consider whether detainees can be released into US agrees to runo≠ KABUL (MCT) — Under intense international pressure, Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday accepted a final election tally that voided hundreds of thousands of fraudulent votes for him and agreed to a runoff vote Nov. 7 with the secondplace finisher, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah. President Barack Obama praised the decision to go ahead with a runoff. He added that Karzai and the other candidates “have shown they have the interests of the Afghan people at heart.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to consider whether a federal judge can order the release of Guantanamo Bay detainees into the United States, setting up a key conflict over judicial authority amid the war on terrorism. In a case involving 17 Chinese Uighurs imprisoned in 2002, the high court once more will consider how far traditional U.S. constitutional protections extend to the Guantanamo detainees. A narrowly divided court
Leaders urged to let public see bills
Military su≠ers Case questions losses in Pakistan police authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — As Congress prepares to consider historic changes to the nation’s health care system, Democratic leaders are balking at supporting a change in the rules that would let the public see the bills 72 hours before a vote. An unusual coalition of conservatives, watchdog groups and a handful of Democrats has joined the push by Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash., to put the 72-hour measure into a binding rule for the House of Representatives. Similar efforts in the Senate haven’t gained much momentum.
D E R A I S M A I L K H A N, Pakistan (MCT) — Taliban guerrillas recaptured the birthplace of the Pakistani Taliban leader from the Pakistani army Tuesday, inflicting the heaviest military losses so far in Pakistan’s high-stakes offensive in South Waziristan. A government attempt to foment a tribal uprising against the Pakistani Taliban also failed Tuesday. In a meeting with the top Pakistani official for the tribal areas, elders of the area’s Mehsud clan refused a request to form a traditional militia to battle the Taliban.
previously determined that the detainees have the right to file habeas corpus petitions challenging their indefinite detention. This time, the court will determine whether a judicial remedy might include ordering their domestic release. In the case, called Kiyemba v. United States, 17 Chinese Uighurs captured in Pakistan or Afghanistan were held at Guantanamo starting in 2002, even though American officials ultimately determined that they weren’t a threat to the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MCT) — The Supreme Court cast some doubt Tuesday on the legal authority of a police officer to pull over a suspected drunken driver based solely on a caller’s tip. Over a strong dissent by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., the high court let stand a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that held a police officer can follow but cannot stop a suspected drunken driver’s car until he sees it do something suspicious. The Supreme Court’s action is not a formal ruling, and it does not require other states to follow Virginia’s lead.
By Louie Horvath Assistant Sports Editor
The freshmen baseball players might be too scared to shower with the returning players this fall, but for Mike Fox, this year’s fall World Series was all about them. “We know what our veterans can do. We’ve watched them for a year, two years, sometimes three,” Fox said. “It’s the young guys, obviously, who get most of the looks in the fall. We just want to see guys with a little confidence who want to compete.” Of the new faces, no one shined as brightly in the six-game series as Jesse Wierzbicki. Granted, he’s a junior college transfer, but he announced his intention to grab the starting catcher’s job by going 7-13, with two doubles and three RBIs. “He and Jacob (Stallings) are our two catchers; you have to have two catchers during the course of 60 to 65 games,” Fox said. Fo x w e n t o n t o s ay t h at Wierzbicki would more than likely be the designated hitter or first baseman on days when he wasn’t behind the plate. Of the freshmen, Tommy Coyle stood out, going 9 for 21 in the series while playing second base for the blue team. “They’re a bunch of great kids,” senior Mike Cavasinni said. “They’re coming out and growing in new ways to help Carolina baseball. A lot of them are shy when they’re coming in. They wouldn’t even get in the showers with us.” As for the pitchers, Jimmy Messer and Colin Bates saved the two best starts of the fall World Series for last. The pair combined for 12 innings and three earned runs between them. “All of our young pitchers have showed us that they’re capable,” Fox said. “They’ve all got to work to improve, they need to keep the ball out of the middle of the plate.” For the most part, except for two-run homers by Tarron Robinson and Seth Baldwin, both sides were able to keep the ball out of the middle of the plate Tuesday, as the two teams managed only 12 hits in nine innings. Robinson also hit a game-changing home run on Saturday to give the white team the win in game one
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Freshman pitcher Parker Thomas (40) and the rest of UNC’s incoming class got their first taste of college action during the fall World Series. of the second series. “We were able to bring some pitchers out of the bullpen in certain situations, which is the only time we get to do that,” Fox said. “In that regard, we got Chris Munnelly in the game late, we got our lefties in to face some lefty hitters, which is something they’ll have to do in the spring.” While this was the team’s 20th intrasquad scrimmage, only the last six have had the scoreboard on, complete with PA sound and a real line score. The fall World Series was made up of two best-of-three series. The
white team (which changed into navy shirts on Tuesday) took the first series 2-1. The white team wasted little time, winning the first two games of the next series before the last game ended in a tie on Tuesday. “My team won four games in a row,” Cavasinni said. “They battled hard, they played well, and they didn’t give up, certainly. It’s a good thing to end the fall on a good note. You end with a tie, so that no one is mad.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu.
Huge crowds A Thursday football game presents a host of challenges for UNC employees. See pg. 1 for story.
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Debating health care Students rallied Tuesday in favor of affordable generic prescriptions. See pg. 3 for story.
Launching point The Board of Visitors has become more active in the last few years. See pg. 3 for story.
Wordly affairs PlayMakers Repertory Company will honor Elizabeth Price Kenan at a gala. See pg. 9 for story.
Game on The Daily Tar Heel has launched a new Web site for intramural sports. See pg. 10 for story.
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here is an undercurrent that pervasively runs through conservative American political culture that is often opposed by what truths we hold to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal. This is the belief that we are being overwhelmed by undocumented immigrants and that, as a result, the nation our children will inherit will be much different than the nation we live in now. For the sake of this column, let us assume that this impending “invasion” is a given, our society will change somehow, and everyone knows this. How is having one unified culture in any way a positive thing? Why should we refuse to be accommodating and change our ways? If we truly believe in an egalitarian society, we should abandon a unicultural view of what our country should be, more thoroughly embrace the concept that all are welcome and contribute positively to our heterogeneous society. Ponder these questions as well: Why do conservative pundits demand that immigrants immediately assimilate, rather than ease their way into American life, much like immigrants have done in the past? Five generations ago, my family tree tells me that Michael Fleming immigrated to the United States from Ireland during the potato famine, and I doubt he showed up at the battered shoreline speaking proper English and singing in the front row at the First Baptist Church. We are, by our very nature, a nation of different peoples. Why is it that, on this campus, there is an organization — Youth for Western Civilization — that believes that our powerful nation is somehow in danger of losing its heritage to undocumented immigrants and those who favor a multicultural society? Youth for Western Civilization has forgotten that we as a nation have consistently relied upon immigrants, whether they be legal or illegal, from both a demographic and an economic standpoint. We can’t do without them. But why should they worry? The Irish immigrants that came in the 1840s eventually assimilated into American society, as did the Italians and Eastern Europeans in the 1880s. Indeed, and despite being made subjects to prejudice from nativists at the time, we see them as equals today. What would our nation look like today if we were more homogenous? Let us turn our attention across the pond, so to speak. Indeed, no small number of ethnic Europeans see their countries as being culturally homogeneous as well and many racially prejudiced political parties (such as Lega Nord in Italy and Front National in France) do absurdly well in the polls. These people are terrified of the considerable number of Muslim immigrants coming into Europe, even though they should not be. Change is uncomfortable for all, but it does not have to be a bad thing unless we decide to make it so. Those who decide that it’s a bad thing should look back to their own roots. Unless you are a Native American, such as the Cherokee or Iroquois, your not-so-distant kin probably came here from across the ocean. We can benefit greatly from having a truly multicultural society — a true melting pot, rather than the bland garden salad that many wish our country to be.
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Czajkowski for mayor
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It’s time for a new vision for Chapel Hill, and Matt Czajkowski o≠ers the most appealing way forward
t’s time for a new vision for Chapel Hill. Because of his fiscal prudence and emphasis on growth, Matt Czajkowski is the right choice for Chapel Hill mayor. The city needs a break from the leadership of the last eight years, and Czajkowski can deliver on an alternate vision. He is often the lone dissenter in the Chapel Hill Town Council; he has demonstrated that he is not afraid to take bold steps. This willingness to push the council is an important strength. While he has shown that he is not the greatest consensus builder, during his two-year tenure as a council member, Czajkowski has helped steer the board to take timely and pragmatic stands for Carolina North and the Innovation Center. As someone with a strong business background, Czajkowski will help the board act decisively in tough economic times. For example, Czajkowski opposed a recent resolution granting lifetime health care benefits to town council members, demonstrating his fiscal responsibility. Czajkowski also recognizes that the town needs to step away from mixed-use developments such as Meadowmont and Southern Village — which have not lived up to their commercial promise. Czajkowski is the best candidate to secure future development for the town. He has stated that he wants to place an emphasis on bringing new retailers and high-density commercial destinations to help the town generate more revenue. But he is also cognizant that
Endorsement Letters Czajkowski has financial sense to be great mayor TO THE EDITOR: Matt Czajkowski showed his financial good sense when he was the only Town Council member who opposed lifetime health insurance for town officials. When we moved here 11 years ago, we loved to go downtown. Now the empty store fronts and parking problems have driven us away. We believe Mr. Czajkowski can, as mayor, expand both business and jobs opportunities here. We need more transparency in our local government. We need new faces and new ideas in City Hall, so Gene Pease, Jon DeHart, and Matt Pohlman will also get our votes. Please vote early or on Nov. 3 for these candidates who will honor Chapel Hill’s past and understand our future. Carol and Victor Minton Chapel Hill
Kleinschmidt is the most sensible choice for mayor TO THE EDITOR: There has been a lot of talk about who would be the sensible choice for town of Chapel Hill mayor during this election sea-
massive growth is not going to happen, and that it is not what Chapel Hill wants. He plans to push a broader panhandling resolution through the council, pointing to Burlington, Vt., as a successful model. Czajkowski recognizes the dire need for additional downtown parking, with the understanding that the lack of parking is hurting business. He would be the strongest advocate for building new parking structures, recognizing the success Durham has had by using parking to lure businesses. The mayor is essentially a figurehead for the town. Czajkowski’s vision for the future of Chapel Hill is what we need for the next two years. Czajkowski has stressed that the mayor’s role is to conduct fair, balanced and open discussion on the council. We believe he will be able to do this.
Why not Kleinschmidt While Mark Kleinschmidt has demonstrated strong leadership over the past eight years, it’s time for a new direction for Chapel Hill. Under his leadership, Chapel Hill became more friendly to businesses without harming the unique feel of Chapel Hill through the creation of the Economic Development Office. He is interested in soliciting citizen input, and has shown a willingness to listen to citizen concerns. He understands the need to push resolutions through the council as quickly as possible, but has stated that he will not truncate this process son, but who is the best choice? Mark Kleinschmidt, an eight-year veteran of the Town Council, the only registered Democrat and the youngest candidate in the race is the best choice. Kleinshmidt is the only mayoral candidate participating in the town of Chapel Hill’s voter-owned elections program. This program helps to even the playing field so that all residents of Chapel Hill may have an equal voice. Kleinschmidt is more than a sensible choice; he is the best choice.
to the point that citizen input is eliminated. While admirable, we believe that Kleinschmidt’s priorities are more focused on social justice than economic prosperity, which should be the No. 1 priority now. Kleinschmidt has served the council well and has many excellent ideas. But he simply represents the status quo. This is a personality driven race, and we think it’s time for a fresh face.
Why not Cho While Augustus Cho has some innovative ideas about Chapel Hill’s public transportation system and public safety issues, many of his ideas are simply unfeasible. Most notably, his plan to turn two blocks of Franklin Street into a “park” seems quixotic. And his proposed increase in sales tax is certainly not the best idea now — especially because of its regressive nature. In addition, he has not had any experience on the council, which he would lead if elected mayor.
trum discuss so passionately. I can talk about his progressive stance and involvement on social justice and environmental issues, which is why he won the endorsement of the Sierra Club. And I can talk about him being a UNC alum, connecting him forever to the University and the students here. All of those are great reasons to vote Mark Kleinschmidt for mayor, but what truly won me over was his performance at the mayoral debate on campus. Rather than talking down to students, sidestepping questions or using Andrew Scharfenberg exploitative political tactics, Chapel Hill Mark talked about solutions. He shares a genuine concern for Kleinschmidt has experience this town and the people living in necessary for mayor’s job it and I am proud to say that my first vote will be for him. TO THE EDITOR: Zaina Alsous I wholeheartedly throw my supFreshman port behind Mark Kleinschmidt. Political Science As to why I am supporting Mark, I can cite his experience as a town councilman. Serving since Czajkowski has the better 2001, he has the most experience platform for downtown in town government of any of the candidates running. I can cite TO THE EDITOR: I think Matt Czajkowski’s ideas his leadership as chairman of the council communications commit- for the rebirth of our downtown tee and chairman of the economic are some of the most exciting I have heard. They are both achievdevelopment committee. He served as president of the able and will also greatly benefit NC American Civil Liberties our local arts community. Union, therefore defending that Michael Brown right to free speech students on UNC ’77 both sides of the political spec-
TO THE EDITOR: I was stunned when I read that introductory level Spanish classes are now to be taught entirely online at UNC. I have no doubt that this measure will save money and “solve” enrollment problems, but is it really worth the academic compromise? This is UNC, not the University of Phoenix Online. The idea that someone could learn the first level of a language from an online course is laughable. Part of learning a language for the first time is repeatedly having an instructor demonstrate pronunciations and correct your pronunciations of words. It is no surprise, then, that the students taking the online classes have been much poorer speakers of Spanish. This is problematic for multiple reasons. First, Spanish is not a “research language.” That is to say, no one is taking Spanish purely because they want to read primary texts, rendering pronunciation unnecessary. On the contrary, Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the U.S., and proper pronunciation is crucial. I sympathize with the Spanish department’s financial and enrollment woes, but this is perhaps the worst idea I have ever seen come to fruition at UNC. Spanish undergraduate students are not paying thousands of dollars in tuition to take online classes that are pedagogically inferior to ones being taught in middle schools. Pete Miller Senior Political Science, Religious Studies
Let’s rock Chapel Hill for Thursday night’s game TO THE EDITOR: This Thursday night, we have an enormous opportunity. When Florida State rolls into Chapel Hill, all eyes in the college football world will be on Chapel Hill. The future of Carolina football has never been brighter, and this Thursday night, we have an opportunity to make Kenan Stadium the home field advantage that our football program deserves: a raucous, rowdy, intimidating sea of Carolina blue. Let’s show that national ESPN audience that we are not just a basketball school, as they are so fond of calling us. We are a school defined by excellence in all sports, and now is the time for the football program and the fan base to make a statement: We are Carolina. Be there early, stay late, Turn It Blue, and lose your voice. Provide a deafening atmosphere from the time that the players come charging out of the tunnel until the words “Go to hell, Duke” are sung during the alma mater. We have a tremendous opportunity, Tar Heel Nation. Let’s go out there and get it done. Chris Ford Freshman Exercise and Sport Science
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Kvetching board kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain To the girl wearing a fur coat: Just because it’s below 60 degrees does not mean North Carolina suddenly became a part of Antarctica. Dear Blackboard: Can I please take a quiz on your site that actually works? … Just once … Please? … Thanks. Overheard at Morrison bus stop: “I’ll give you $20 to jump in front of the P2P.” If “your life is over” because you failed an honors chemistry exam, maybe you should stop doing the crossword puzzle now that we’re covering way harder material. To the guy who argued with me for 20 minutes about the definition of “analogy”: Forest is to trees as you are to stupidity. Dear Tyler Zeller: I love you. Every year at Late Night with Roy, you remind me that it’s okay to be a skinny white boy with no dance moves. To the Lenior managers: Instead of spying on the cereal eaters, pay attention to the brown lettuce on the salad bar. To the kvetcher hating on sorority girls wearing running shorts: It’s not a fashion statement, it’s called exercising. You should try it sometime. Dear UNC maintenance: When you “fixed” the water in Teague, you gave the showers bipolar personalities. Now every time I shower, I wonder whether my shower is in the mood to scald me or turn me into an ice cube. To the suite next door: Don’t think I won’t throw another dictionary at the wall to shut you guys up at 3 a.m. on a school night. Dear traffic school people: You can’t be “excellent” drivers. You wouldn’t be here if you were! To the guy who walked me home last Friday: Goodbye is NOT code for stick your tongue down my throat. To the girl who wears a side pony everyday: Newsflash, it’s 2009. Gojo: Just because your soap foams doesn’t mean it’s an upgrade. Take back your vile smelling soap and bring back the pink slime! To the guy blasting his iPod in the bathroom stall next to mine: Your toe-tapping confuses me! To my professors: Thanks for e-mailing the class and telling us to have a relaxing fall break. It would have meant more had you not attached the study guide for our exam Tuesday after break. Since when did navy become a school color? How about wear Carolina blue on the sideline for a change? Dear singer/guitar player outside of Rams Head: Marry me please? Send your one-to-two sentence entries to dthedit@gmail.com, subject line ‘kvetch.’
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