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tuesday, september 7, 2010
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH YEAR, Issue 9
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Methodist ties spark modern debate Health care
to cover more dependents
by Ciaran O’Connor THE CHRONICLE
Duke’s Methodist affiliation could eventually render the University unable to police its own campus. The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed drunken driving charges against Julie Yencer Aug. 17, after she news argued that because Davidson College is analysis connected with the Presbyterian Church, her arrest by a campus police officer was an excessive and unconstitutional government entanglement with religion. The court held that because Davidson’s governing body retains “significant religious ties”—namely the requirement that 24 of the school’s 44 trustees be active members of the Presbyterian Church—the college can be classified as a religious institution and thus be stripped of its ability to exercise state police power. While the N.C. Supreme Court has since delayed the enforcement of the decision, citing Davidson’s immediate need to provide public safety on campus, the case has cast a spotlight on schools that maintain religious relationships
by Joanna Lichter THE CHRONICLE
The national health care overhaul, which extends insurance coverage for young adults, is expected to increase the University’s costs. As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, all employers are required to offer insurance to adults under age 26, regardless of their student, financial or marital status. In the past, dependents in some states were dropped as young as age 19 or upon finishing college. The new law will take effect Sept. 23, or whenever employers renew their health care plans. For Duke employees, the new health care policy—which will be implemented Jan. 1—will likely translate into higher premiums. The new policy will cost the University an estimated $1 million dollars, but increases to health care costs will probably fall well below the national average, said Vice President for Human Resources Kyle Cavanaugh. “We are moderately optimistic of the financial status of the health care plans for 2011,” Cavanaugh said. “You’re seeing national increase in premiums in the 10 to 15 percent range, and we think we are going to be able to keep our increase in premiums well below that.”
See methodist on page 7
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See insurance on page 7
Executive Chef Holloway to run campus eatery by Sony Rao
THE CHRONICLE
Executive Chef Chris Holloway has long been a musician. He’s played the bass and guitar for years, signed several record deals and was once even featured in an MTV music video. And it was through music that Holloway met his current business partner, Sam Clowney, who also operates oncampus eateries such as Bella Union in McClendon Tower and La Dolce Vita in the French Science Center. As of August, Holloway runs the kitchen of the Faculty Commons, known at night as Plate & Pitchfork. “The first time he cooked at my house, I was blown away,” said Clowney, adding that Holloway has helped make the sandwiches that are featured in his coffee shops. Before arriving at Duke, Holloway worked as a buyer for A Southern Season, a gourmet market and speciality foods store in Chapel Hill. During his stint at the store’s restaurant, he ran catering and prepared food including dips and spreads. Holloway has no formal culinary training, instead learning his craft on the job alongside renowned chefs like Michel Richard of the award-winning restaurant Citronelle in Washington, D.C. He worked as a chef for 22 years before
DUSDAC looks for ways to improve The Tower, Page 3
joining A Southern Season and was chosen for his “extraordinary resume” and “long history of working at the finest restaurants,” said Director of Dining Services Jim Wulforst. In his new role, Holloway will be back in the kitchen— and he’s excited to be back. “I’m getting to cook a lot more. It’s great to conceive your own dishes,” he said. “I think what I missed [at A Southern Season] was the adrenaline rush of doing a dinner service.” So far, Holloway said he is very impressed with his employees, particularly with the students hired. The wait staff consists exclusively of students, he said. “With the attitude, confidence and personality they all have, they win our customers over,” he said. “Our dining experience is equivalent to any restaurant in town.” The menu features French classics and spins on some all-time favorites. One of the starters includes wings au vin, a red wine reduction of the classic appetizer. There are also a variety of main course options, including cornmeal-crusted catfish that—next to a cold salad—provides a range of textures and flavors, Holloway said. See holloway on page 5
Hitting the road President Barack Obama announces a $50 billion pledge for infrastructure, PAGE 4
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Former musician Chris Holloway is the new Executive Chef of the Faculty Commons and Plate & Pitchfork.
ONTHERECORD
“This law indicates that North Carolina is just as progressive as other states on sexual education.”
—NARAL program coordinator Erica Scott on sex ed. See story page 3