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Despite a 13-17 record several Niners had stellar years both on the offensive and defensive sides of the court.
Check out the Niner Times’ picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Offensive Player of the Year.
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In the 19th century the pioneers did it on wagon wheels. In the 20th century Forrest Gump did it on his own two feet. Now in the 21st century Tanner Childs will travel coast to coast on his longboard. Childs, a Criminal Justice major at UNC Charlotte, begins his journey after his graduation at the end of the semester. Childs and his brother Caleb will start May 14, 2012, in Wilmington, N.C. and end in San Francisco, Calif. “I just had an idea when I was like 19,” said Childs. “I wanted to do something crazy like walk across America.” As he started to talk about the idea, people blew him off and undermined the validity of his desire to actually make the excursion. Childs said people didn’t believe him and told him “that’s cool it’s one of your dreams or bucket list things that you’ll never achieve.” The more he thought about it the more serious he became. “You can make life what you want it to be. You can do fun stuff like that no matter how small of a person you are, you don’t have to have like Rob Dyrdek’s money to do something crazy,” he said. Childs also set out to promote a cause. He settled on three charities to support with his trip: the Vickie S. Honeycutt Foundation, which supports teachers battling cancer, the North Toxaway Food Bank and the Semper Fi Fund, which “provides immediate financial support to injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.” Childs figured that he would have to do the trip right after he graduated because it would be difficult in the future to take time out of his career to travel across the U.S. He researched the trip and found that a professional backpacker averaged 30 miles per day on his coast-to-coast venture. Childs, having little experience traveling long distances on foot, decided “a longboard would probably speed it up some.” For more information on the trip and how to support it, visit www.longboardingusa.com.
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Niner Nation Gold setting up the tents for the last Halton Heights of the 2012 basketball season. Photo courtesy of Christina Mullen
Inside: Halton Heights Christina Mullen CMULLEN6@UNCC.EDU
Students who pass the Miltimore-Wallis Athletic Center the night before a home basketball game may be surprised to find a group of tents by the door. These tents belong to a group of students who pride themselves on camping out for sporting events. Two UNC Charlotte students, Lewis Morgan and Ryan Benson, have camped out many times and truly understand the spirit behind spending time at Halton Heights. “The basic concept of it is to get that first spot in line to get in but it’s really not that necessary anymore,” said Morgan. “It really just turns a game into a multi-day event.” Campouts generally start around 10 p.m. the night before a game and last until the start of the game the following day. Whether rain or shine, these students are determined to spend the night supporting
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Kony 2012: The online documentary has caused a shockwave of support and criticism. A look at celebrity support and the critics. Box Office: “21 Jump Street” starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum offers a new take on the duo cop flick without mocking the origional television series. p.6-7
their Charlotte teams. Several students have come up to the Halton Heights group and have asked them what they are doing. “It raises awareness for the games. One time we had a student walk by who had never been to a basketball game in five years, and he saw us camping and decided he would go the game that night,” said Benson. Morgan sees something a little more than just raising awareness. “The most important part of this is that it adds something to the game day atmosphere. It creates an event around basketball games. For football, you tailgate. For Charlotte basketball, you campout.” When the soccer team went to the state championship in Hoover, Ala. Halton Heights was buzzing. There were only 44 seats available on the buses to Hoover and students were determined to claim them. “We camped out in the rain and the wind and it was absolutely miserable but it was
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Strolling across UNC Charlotte’s campus its not hard to mistake at least one of the 25,000 students for a celebrety.
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On Feb, 16, 2012, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Anthony Shadid was attempting to leave war-torn Syrian when he collapsed of an apparent asthma attack. Hours later Shadid, a man who had placed himself in danger daily as part of his job description, was pronounced dead. His most recent book, “House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East,” was slated for release at the end of March. In light of his death, the book release was pushed up to March 1st. As a journalism student, I only became familiar with Shadid two months before his death, when a professor slipped me a copy of a piece he had written on the Arab Spring, thinking I would be interested. She was correct and I tucked it away in my notebook after reading over it carefully, not to be thrown away but soon to be covered with returned grades and more pressing pieces of paper. When I heard the news of Shadid’s death, I was saddened by the news of another journalist lost but never made the connection. Hours later I heard the news repeated SHADID p.7
Shenzhen native speaks on Foxconn Elizabeth Bartholf E B A RT H O 3 @ U N C C . E D U
For the past fiscal quarter Apple Inc. announced record-breaking sales of over 37 million iPhones, 15 million iPads and 5 million Mac computers. With record highs in productivity, consumers continue questioning where their Apple products are coming from and how the people who make them are treated. Foxconn Technology Group, Apple’s main Chinese supplier, employs over 1 million workers in factories worldwide and also manufactures products for Samsung, Sony, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, International Business Machines (IBM), Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Nintendo. Between March and May 2010 nine workers in Foxconn’s factory in Shenzhen, China committed suicide. Labor rights groups reported that a total of 18 workers in Foxconn plants attempted or committed suicide in 2010. UNC Charlotte student and former Shenzhen resident Zhong Ren does not want his native city to be associated with its many factories, especially recent negative publicity surrounding the Shenzhen Foxconn factory. FOXCONN p.3
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Applicants lining up at a recruiting booth in China with hopes of receiving a job at the Foxconn factory that works to make products by Apple, Samsung, Sony, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Nintendo. MCT Campus “I think Shenzhen is the most beautiful city in China because it doesn’t have many old things. All the buildings are brand new. It’s a modern city,” said Ren. Ren was born in Jinan, China and lived there with his grandparents while his parents worked in Shenzhen. His father was an officer in Shenzhen’s military and now works as a police officer. Ren’s mother worked as an accountant. Ren moved to Shenzhen when he was 3 years old and lived in the city for more than 20 years before coming to the U.S. in Aug. 2010. Ren earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science at Shenzhen University and will graduate from UNC Charlotte May 2012, with a master’s degree in computer science. “If you ask the young people [of China]
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about Shenzhen, I don’t think they know Shenzhen has many big factories nearby. They just consider Shenzhen to be like New York. It’s a big modern city with many bank and technology companies,” said Ren. Ren had not heard of Foxconn and its large plant in Shenzhen. He said because the factories are located in the region of Shenzhen outside of the main city, he does not consider them to be part the Shenzhen he enjoyed growing up in. “I also think the factories shouldn’t have a connection [with Shenzhen] because the company is responsible for conditions in its factories [not the city],” said Ren. “[News sources] make that title—that connection with Shenzhen—to attract your attention. What [we] know is from the news. I’m not really sure what is actually happening.”
Facts on Foxconn: After the suicides at the factory the company installed large nets around the building and a counseling center. Wages are currently $1.78 per hour. There are 141 steps in the process for making one iPhone. It takes about five days and 325 sets of hands to completely assemble one iPad.
one of the greatest weekends of my life,” said Benson. There have been a number of myths surrounding Halton Heights, one being that people have mistaken them for Occupy Charlotte. “We thought about putting a banner up saying that we weren’t Occupy Charlotte,” said Morgan. One morning, someone even yelled at them for being asleep when they were assumed to be protesting. Other people assume Halton Heights has exclusive membership. “I can see where people get that idea, because it’s always the same people and the same tents,” said Morgan. “We may not have a sleeping bag or anything for [other people], but we’ll do our best to get them into a tent. Anybody is more than welcome and encouraged to come out here.” For students who may not have tents or aren’t comfortable sleeping outside, many also come and hang out until things start winding down. “Some come out for the camaraderie and then just don’t sleep in tents,” said Morgan. Camping out began when students could only purchase tickets at the ticket windows. Since the ticket purchasing system went online Halton Heights is no longer necessary to be the first in line for tickets. Regardless of whether or not it is needed, Morgan and Benson both agree that camping out is more than just a good seat for basketball. It’s an experience with a family. Benson recalls that tents used to wrap around Halton Arena. “One day I want to see it get back to that,” he said. So whether there are two people or 40 people, Halton Heights will always be home to 49ers interested in making friends and enjoying the game day atmosphere. So next year remember to grab your tents, your sleeping bags or just yourself and head out for a Niner game.
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Engineering females feel empowered as minority
Police Blotter ACCIDENT March 2
• West Deck, driver struck another vehicle while backing out of a parking space.
ARREST March 1
• Lot 27, subject resisted a public officer.
March 2
• Poplar Lane, while on routine patrol officer observed another driver strike a parked vehicle. Upon investigation officer determined suspect was intoxicated.
March 7
• Cameron Blvd., subject operated a motor vehicle while impaired.
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• N. Tryon St., subject was operating a motor vehicle while license revoked and displaced a fictitious registration plate.
Source: UNC Charlotte Office of Institutional Research Fall 2011 Factbook. Graphic Eden Creamer
Males outnumber females in the William States E. Lee College of Engineering with a 10-to-1 ratio. Sarah Obeid SOBEID2@UNCC.EDU
In the fall 2011, UNC Charlotte’s William States E. Lee College of Engineering consisted of over 2,500 students. 2,297 of these students were male. Only 236 were female. The National Science Foundation completed a study reporting that only 11 percent of engineers are women. The study was done to encourage more women to acquire a career in engineering. “The fact that not a lot of women are in engineering is empowering and rewarding, at least for me. A lot of women automatically expect engineering to be a strictly man field. The university’s engineering program does a lot to promote engineering,” said Anna Esteban, UNC Charlotte computer engineering sophomore. On the other hand Rawan Asad, UNC Charlotte civil engineering senior, says that engineering should be presented more so like other majors. He feels that more engineers should come to campus and talk to the engineering students to help get them fully immersed into the field. “Doctors used to come to the university, but nothing relevant was done. Women would be more motivated if they have the chance to see the work of real engineers and speak with them about prospective careers,” said Asad. Esteban says engineering can be applied to any field and the university should do a little more to show that particular aspect. She does believe engineering can be intimidating and challenging, but this should not dissuade women from majoring in the field. Women should know what they are getting into and at the same time, not let the huge number of males turn them away. “Women should be educated thoroughly on the idea that engineering works in different fields. For example, engineering can be used in the hospital realm and even shampoo companies. Engineering is not just for men,” said Nikolina Lelovic, UNC Charlotte electrical engineering sophomore. Asad was shocked when she found out that only 11 percent of women have careers in engineering. She said that this encourages her more to continue with engineering. “UNC Charlotte provides wonderful sources for tutoring. Our professors are very willing to help and push us to persevere. Women should not fear that engineering will be too hard,” said Asad. “The field is not what everyday people think-we do not just build stuff. Engineering is thinking outside the box where you can express yourself.”
Surprisingly, some of these students did not have a problem with the high number of male students in the engineering program, rather having a lot of boys worked to their advantage. “I do not mind working with guys. I work better with them,” said Lelovic. Like Lelovic, Esteban feels similarly. She finds it easier to work with the guys because they help out. Esteban does not feel limited being a woman in engineering because it’s a plus to have the guys work with her and other female students. Asad also enjoys the field as a way of breaking stereotypes. “Engineering is thought to be man’s field, especially with all the hands on work, but I would never give up engineering. So what if there are a lot of guys and girls can be underestimated and stereotyped, I enjoy being an engineer,” said Asad. Some would think that the ratio of men to women would intimate a female in the profession or in classes. Asad disagrees with this thought. “I have never felt lower than guys. Honestly, you have to think strong and be a tough cookie,” said Asad. “I look at it as everyone is equal because the boys and girls are all in the same class doing the same work.” These students believe that since they are not the representative gender in engineering that they will have better career advantages. “UNC Charlotte advisors tell us that we can get better jobs. You [have] to network and put yourself out there. Oftentimes, big corporations have diversity and will want women engineers,” said Asad. Lelovic and Esteban both agree companies look for diversity in a work environment. They both say with more diversity, comes better productivity. “I also think that women do not make an effort to be a part of the engineering world because they are aware of all the stereotypes we receive,” said Esteban. “As girls in engineering, we are often referred to as a nerd or a computer, world of war craft gamer.” Many females agree that the stereotypes should not be taken seriously. Women should look at it as a way to further motivate them to become successful engineers. “We stereotype each other and we laugh when other students assume we work with robots or do not have a social life period,” said Asad. “On the first day of classes, I walked in a room filled with a ton of girls, and immediately I laughed and knew I was in the wrong room! Oh, the joys of being in engineering.”
CALLS FOR SERVICE
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• J. Murray Atkins Library, an unknown subject removed an electric golf cart without permission.
LARCENY March 1
• Belk Gym, an unknown subject removed property that was left unsecured and unattended. • Barnhardt Lane, an unknown subject took property that was left unsecured and unattended.
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• Lynch Hall, an unknown subject removed property without permission.
RAPE
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• Miltimore Hall, an acquaintance had sex with the victim against her will.
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VANDALISM
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• Lynch Hall, an unknown subject spray painted graffiti on building.
• High Rise Rd., fire alarm was activated by an unknown subject. • Parking Services, an unknown subject used counterfeit currency to pay a bill.
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March 8
• Lot 20, an unknown subject broke out rear window of vehicle.
Student arrested for resisting public officer
Driving while drunk leaves student in jail
Nineteenyear-old UNC Charlotte student Justin Baker was arrested Thursday, March 1, 2012 on campus at lot 27. The arrest occurred around 9 p.m. because Baker was resisting the arresting officer. This is a misdemeanor charge. Baker is a computer science major living in Moore Hall. Eden Creamer
Jordan Martin, 20, was arrested on Poplar Lane by campus police Friday, March 2, 2012, around 5 a.m. He was arrested for driving while impaired and the possession of drug paraphernalia. The first is a traffic violation while the latter is a misdemeanor charge. Martin is a UNC Charlotte student who lives in Wallis Hall and is a pre-communications major. Eden Creamer
UNC Charlotte student arrested for DWI
Campus police arrest man for lack of documentation
Jeremy Yates, a 19-year-old UNC Charlotte student, was arrested Wednesday, March 7, 2012, by campus police. The arrest occurred on Cameron Blvd. at approximately 2 a.m. Yates was arrested on the charges of driving while impaired, a traffic violation. Yates is a pre-criminal justice major. Eden Creamer
R o b e r t Charles, 24, was arrested Thursday, March 8, 2012, by campus police. Charles was arrested on N. Tryon St. at approximately 7 p.m. He was arrested for driving while his license was revoked and for not having proper registration. Charles is not a UNC Charlotte student. Eden Creamer
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Should classroom content include ratings? Tricia Bangit
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“This film is very graphic, so I understand if you need to leave the classroom. Just make sure you get the notes.” Surprisingly enough it felt like my professor warned us so much that I actually felt underwhelmed when we viewed the film which was supposed to be extremely violent and sexually explicit. A few people left the room but most stayed. At any rate, I appreciated that he gave us a heads up. At this point, UNC Charlotte is the third college I’ve attended. I don’t think I’ve ever gone through a semester of school without sitting in a class where a student is offended by the content we have to learn. Whether it’s been a matter of race or religious beliefs, I’ve seen a bunch of heated debates occur in the classroom, some civil and others not so much. All of that is to be expected. But what do you do when the content you’re exposed to doesn’t offend you but instead triggers you and sends a wave of fear throughout your body? The term “trigger” refers to any content that can bring up traumatic memories to an individual and usually affects those who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “There is a distinct difference between offensive content and a trigger. Anyone can find something offensive,” says Sophia Parrow, a clinical social worker at UNC Charlotte’s Counseling Center. Being exposed to triggering content can have a damaging effect on someone and will often affect their school life and social life. It also has a negative impact on one’s mental health. My first semester here I signed up for a mandatory LBST course. I had the unfortunate luck of enrolling in a class centered on Japan during World War II. Pretty soon I caught on to the subtext of Dr. Morrill’s lectures: you’re all spoiled little brats who have had the world handed to you and you don’t know what it’s like to actually suffer. We had to read some pretty explicit stuff and watch intensely violent clips. I tried to see if I could switch to another LBST class but it seemed like all of the classes were just as violent and depressing. It wasn’t long before a guy in my class ran out of the classroom while we were being shown a clip that was particularly brutal. The next class he explained that he had just come back from serving in Iraq and had trouble viewing such images. I knew how he felt, sort of. The other day I realized something. The number of sexual abuse victims and number of veterans seems to be pretty high, at least based on the people I’ve met. And
then there’s the number of people who deal with PTSD in general. Tons of people get bullied, beaten, abused and raped, so why on earth doesn’t the school system try to help more? Why should these issues be swept under the rug? One could argue that the responsibility falls on the student to report their issues to professors. But there’s one problem, there’s a huge stigma around topics like mental health and rape. I should acknowledge that many of my professors have urged students to come up and talk to them on issues regarding disabilities. But even then, “it’s a lot to ask someone to go up to their professor and share that kind of information,” says Parrow. Even if a student with PTSD did have the courage to talk to their professor about their needs in the classroom, doing so could also bring back awful memories for that student. I’ve wanted to talk to my professors for months about warning me about certain content that is discussed or viewed in class but I chicken out every time. The fact is that some people don’t look at you the same way once you reveal that certain images and sets of words can leave you feeling traumatized all over again. To a person who has PTSD, it feels like a weakness, a dead limb you wish you could just cut off. Sometimes you sit in class hoping nothing comes up that will send you running from the room screaming or crying. In an ideal world, we would be able to prevent victims of PTSD from being exposed to unexpected triggers. But asking professor’s to warn their students about triggering content would prove to be difficult because “what can trigger one person may not trigger another,” says Parrow.
Sure, sexual violence and violence are obvious triggers but they aren’t the only ones that exist. Even just mentioning to a class a week ahead of time that they’ll be reading or watching material that involves rape could help a lot of students. It could give them the choice of mentally preparing themselves for the next class or asking their professor if they can sit that class out and get the notes from another student. Something I noticed recently is that I don’t recall my orientation leaders ever mentioning disability services. I don’t know if my previous schools had that option but knowing about such resources is invaluable. Ms. Parrow pointed out to me that the Counseling Center does its best to educate others about mental health and the services the campus offers. They speak at SOAR and set up information tables, yet a lot of people who could use the help end up never seeking it. Most people who deal with PTSD or any other mental health issue think that it’s something they have to face alone. Making a larger effort to inform students of their resources could do so much good. It could make a difference between someone staying in school and dropping out because they’re tired of being bullied. It could help someone decide to continue their life instead of ending it because they’re tired of feeling like there’s no help out there. However this issue should be approached, there should be more of an open dialogue. If you feel like you need counseling, don’t be afraid to visit The Counseling Center. It is located in 158 Atkins Building and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They can also be reached by phone at 704-687-0311.
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Kony 2012:
‘Invisible Children’ video goes viral, stirs controversy Anna Leatherman
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The Invisible Children This 30-minute long documentary was released Monday, March 5, 2012 and went viral almost immediately. The resistance group described in the doc is known as the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and is headed by a man named Joseph Kony. According to the 2006 documentary that ignited the movement, Kony started out with an army of middleaged people that he created in response to government oppression in northern Uganda. He lost many of his soldiers due to his brutal tactics. Because of this, Kony decided that he would kidnap children to rebuild his numbers. According to the film, Kony and the LRA have abducted more than 30,000 northern Ugandan children. The girls are turned into sex slaves for Kony’s men while the boys are given guns and forced to kill anyone they are commanded to, even members of their own families. These abducted children have become known to others as, invisible children. They are given this name because barely anyone has knowledge of the crimes committed against them and there is no record of their life let alone their deaths. Konys actions went unknown by many for 20 years. A man named Jason Russell travelled to Uganda six years ago where he met a Ugandan boy named Jacob. Jacob’s brother was abducted by the LRA and when he tried to escape, they cut his throat.
Jacob explained to Russell that he did not want to live because he had no life. He lived in fear of being taken and to him, having life wasn’t worth the fear. Russell along with many others have been raising awareness and gathering donations. Russell recently created a Youtube video called, “KONY 2012.” KONY 2012 is a movement to capture Joseph Kony and send the children in his army back to their homes. KONY 2012 states, “How can we put an end to Kony if no one even knows who he is?” The video is an attempt to put Joseph Kony in the public eye everywhere. Russell is targeting 20 culture makers such as actors and people that have a big influence on society’s culture as well as 12 government officials in an attempt to, in their words, “redefine propoganda.” KONY 2012 has made it easy to get in contact with all of these people by simply going to their website, www. kony2012.com and clicking on the person you would like to send a direct message to in order to find out their feelings toward the movement and share ideas. A few of these people are Taylor Swift, Mark Zuckerberg, Rihanna, Ellen, Opra, Tim Tebow, Stephan Harper, and George W. Bush. In October of 2011 president Obama sent 100 U.S Advisors to Africa to assist in the arrest of Kony. The president has sent military troops as well. Kony has recently changed his tactics of war which has made him even more difficult to find and capture.
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The Visible Controversy While everyone seems to be in agreement that Joseph Kony is a terrorist who needs to be stopped, controversy has arisen from the way that the Invisible Children organization plans to bring the genocide to a peaceful end. Critics have stated problems with the organization’s political tactics. For one, Invisible Children tries to support policies that will give more power to the Ugandan army, which has had a history of being unstable and unpredictable. The Invisible Children recently responded to the criticism by stating that they continue to work side by side with the Ugandan government because their army is “more organized and better equipped than that of any of the other affected countries (DRC, South Sudan, CAR) to track down Joseph Kony.” “We don’t think Americans should be the world police, that is not what we are advocating. We want to continue to put pressure on the policy makers, on the (U.S.) President to keep really hyper-focused on this issue,” Russell said. Additionally, the Kony 2012 movement has been widely blamed for engaging young people in “slacktivism”- a belief that forwarding, re-tweeting and sharing stories on FaceBook can be used as a strategy to solve real-world problems. It seems to be the feel-good way to carry the illusion of social activism; many continue to dismiss it as naive. The campaign aims to use social networking to “make Kony famous.” By bringing attention to the genocide, Invisible Children wants to make it clear
to the U.S. government that what is going on across the globe matters to its citizens, which will encourage the U.S. to keep military forces in Africa. The documentary’s creator has also been accused of being self-promoting. Much of the documentary is spent with its maker Jason Russell and his young son Gavin as Jason tries to explain to him what his father does for a livingrunning a not-for-profit organization. Bloggers critical of the documentary have spread around the internet stating that it over-simplifies a complex issue. The documentary failed to mention Ugandan government actions or those committed by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army or the complicated regional politics fueling the conflict “It definitely oversimplifies the issue,” Russell said. “This video is not the answer, it’s just the gateway into the conversation. And we made it quick and oversimplified on purpose. We are proud that it is simple. We like that. And we want you to keep investigating; we want you to read the history.” If the goal was to raise awareness about this important issue through viral internet marketing, then the Invisible Children organization has already reached its goal. The Kony 2012 documentary is certainly worth checking out. For those who are interested in making a donation to assist with Uganda and the surrounding areas, consider writing a check to one of these charities instead: Africare, Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, International Rescue Committee and Catholic Relief Services.
Twittersphere: celebrities join the cause
“Hello everyone! Can it ever be right to assemble a child army to terrorize people? Surely not.” -Russell Brand
“#Kony2012 Wow just watched! What a powerful video! Stop Kony!!!” -Kim Kardashian.
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SHADID. from pg. 1
and had to continuously ask myself why the name was so familiar. Once I put it together, I poured over the essay my professor had given me and ordered my copy of “House of Stone” shortly after. Houghton-Mifflin pushed up the release date after I made my order so it surprised me to see the package on my doorstep a month before I expected it. I dug in immediately and was pleasantly surprised. Expecting a Middle-Eastern war version of Anderson Cooper’s “Dispatches from the Edge,” I was taken aback by the polar opposite. Shadid soon showed why he was a level above his peers, both as a reporter and a writer.
Shadid in 2007.
Photo/Terissa Schor
It also became clear why he told his wife while writing the book, “This is the most important thing I’ve ever done,” as she recalled in a recent interview. The book is not about war at all but, as the title suggests, a search for home, in its physical and psychological respect. This idea is defined by the word bayt in his family’s native Arab tongue. Shadid was a Lebanese American from Oklahoma City with a hulking family tree that his family holds on to like a life raft as the generations expand. He begins the book by making a decision to rebuild his great grandfather’s house in the small Lebanese town of Marjayoun. He makes the decision in 2006, fresh from three years of reporting on the war in Iraq and now witnessing horror of a grand scale in his home country of Lebanon after a short war with Israel. His family home had not been lived in for forty years when he came to it. He found it damaged by an Israeli rocket. It would have to be torn down and built from scratch. This is how the story begins, and Shadid takes his readers through time as he entwines the story of Isber’s life in Marjayoun through the turn of the century into the first World War with the present retelling of his often chaotic experience in rebuilding the “House of Stone.” I’m a realist, and I know this book strays far from the usual Max Tucker novels and Chelsea Handler
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memoirs that college students normally read. There is nothing wrong with those books, but for anyone interested in a view of the Middle East that they will never hear about in the American media or for anyone within a few generations of their immigrant ancestors, this book is a must read. The characters Shadid works with, reluctantly for the most part, within this small Lebanese town are too classic not to entertain: men who call themselves masters of all crafts, and therefore show up to work when they want. They will (hilariously) curse anyone questioning this work ethic. The hushed gossip and never-ending grudges within the neighborhood mix with Shadid’s beautiful (and sometimes crumbling) descriptions of the land to give the town a true personality. The genealogical descriptions of Isber’s family and how they got to America can lose the reader, especially an American reader not used to the Arabic names. My best advice is to not worry if you are confused, you will know the storyline that counts for the emotinal payoff in the end. As the book comes to an end and war looms in Beirut, Shadid writes, “I should be in Beirut, I thought, working as a journalist, but another part of me was so wary of that old life of guns and misery...I wanted to do nothing more than move dirt from one place to another.” The reader can’t help but wish he would’ve indulged that desire.
Hill and Tatum aim to reinvent the name of “21 Jump Street” Patrick Bogans
PBOGANS@UNCC.EDU
A crime television series re-imagined into a raunchy buddy comedy film doesn’t exactly sound like it could turn into a high point in 2012 cinema. The basis for this new film is Johnny Depp’s compelling 1980s television show in which a squad of younger looking police officers went undercover to combat youth crime. From the trailer, many may see this “21 Jump Street” as an unfortunate product of Hollywood rehashing old ideas. The film, however, starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, is a surprisingly hilarious buddy cop comedy done right because of what it is: a complete re-imagining of the concept, not some faithful movie adaptation or mockery of the original work. Hill and Tatum play as Schmidt and Jenko, respectively, two guys who were polar opposites in high school but come to realize through police officer training that their personalities complement one another. Tatum, known for action flicks (“G.I. Joe”) and a small bit of lighthearted comedic roles (“She’s The Man”) finds his niche in this action-comedy. He plays the brawny Jenko, the once popular jock in high school. Hill, who did a mighty fine job as a co-writer of the film, delivers his role as the former nerd Schmidt as well as expected. Using the skimmed down plot of the original series, Schmidt and Jenko go undercover at a local high school but mistakenly receive the wrong secret identities for
one another. The classes they end up in are an utter mismatch for each personality and hilarity ensues. The two already-immature officers are forced to figure out the identity of a drug dealer in a completely different high school world than they are used to, and this turns problematic. The role-reversal plot is executed very well, and plays to a subtle relevance for anyone who ever wanted to swap places with someone else during their high school years. That’s about as universal to people’s memories as it gets. Overall, many of the actors throughout the film do a great job of playing their characters to their stereotypical but hilarious extent. Ice Cube’s character, the overwhelmingly badmouthed supervisor of the Jump Street project, was a little over the top in personality, but forgivable. The fantastic comedic chemistry between Schmidt and Jenko throughout the film is very unexpected. The movie transcends the cliché of having constant personality clashing between the main characters to provide humor, and instead the pair is just an insanely funny duo as is. In viewing this movie, an open mind is completely necessary to enjoy it. It is a raunchy comedy with plot elements and scenes that are utterly preposterous and some that are still very typical. The crude humor in the film is more than specifically for young adults, or young adults at heart. But that’s exactly the point. From the get-go, it becomes blatantly obvious that the film is not to be taken
The two stars are dressed to kill in “21 Jump Street.” Photo/ Columbia Pictures
seriously. The film knows that it is just a fun time at the movies, and that itself entirely makes up for any of the elements that may seem ridiculous, because, well...they are. Someone that is looking for a complex and meaningful story or completely coherent action or comedic sequences in this film is not going to enjoy it at all. But directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller do a great job of making the audience forget about any preconceived notions they may have going in and immediately put them under the influence of laugh-out-loud, lovable stupidity. “21 Jump Street” makes sense by not making sense, and it works.
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Where a Niner’s spare moments go
CAMPUS TREND ALERT
Spring-inspired jeans Haley Twist LIFESTYLE@NINERONLINE.COM
Multi-colored jeans are certainly not a new thing. I remember in high school seeing people wearing brightly-colored pants all the time. But I never really liked that trend. I had always preferred neutral pants and jeans and had always stuck with the basics: blue (light wash and dark wash), black, khaki and tan. And I was completely happy with my choice until recently. I saw a picture that one of my favorite bloggers had posted on her website showing herself wearing an outfit that completely revolved around her subdued cherry-colored jeans. She created a preppy look, pairing her jeans with a tan-colored pair of oxford flats, a button-up jean shirt that she tucked in to her pants and then a casual khaki jacket she threw on top. The outfit alone made me rethink my previous consensus about brightly-colored jeans. I became even more attracted to the idea when I walked into an Express store over the break and explored their jean section, only to find that all the mannequins were sporting these beautifully bright jeans. I realized that the trend doesn’t have to be tacky like I previously thought it was. I immediately started looking for an affordable pair of “cherry” jeans, just like in the picture I saw, and was not able to find that exact color, but what I did find was a subtle coral-colored pair for only $16.99 at a local Ross. After trying them on with various combinations of shirts and shoes, I have now written my own mini rulebook on how I prefer these springinspired jeans. Rule #1: The color should be somewhat subdued. While I love to sport bright colors, especially this time of year, I still am not the biggest fan of the colored jeans that are vividly bold and bright. My favorites are the ones that are more subtle with the brightness, and that almost look worn and relaxed. Rule #2: Play them down with some neutrals. Instead of pairing these pants with an equally bright shirt or bright jewelry, play them down with neutral clothing and accessories. This will balance the look and tone down the severity of the bright pants, making them look clean, casual and less harsh. Rule #3: Have fun with the shoes. My first instinct was to write “play it safe with the shoes,” because I figured with bright jeans a neutral shoe would look best. But I’ve seen some instances where mixing brights turns into a great thing, so have fun with the shoes you choose for this look. Anything from a plain pair of sandals or flats to a fun pair of bold summer wedges could really play up the jeans you wear. Just be sure to choose complementary colors.
Hollywood on campus: 49er
Celebrity
look-alikes Scarlett Newman
SNEWMAN6@UNCC.EDU
49er: Paulina Munoz Celebrity look-alike: Kourtney Kardashian
49er: Tyler Johnson Celebrity look-alike: Barack Obama
“I literally get told on a daily basis that I look like Obama.” - Johnson
“I don’t think I look like Kourtney, but it’s definitely a compliment, she and her sisters are so fabulous.” - Munoz 49er: Courtney Parks Celebrity look-alike: Amber Riley
49er: Justin Kramer Celebrity look-alike: Taylor Lautner
“I may be a lot taller than Taylor Lautner, but I get told a lot that my face resembles his.” - Kramer
“This is the first time that I’ve been told that I look like Amber Riley, but I googled her, and I can see the resemblance!” - Parks
Photos/ Scarlett Newman & MCT
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49er Gentleman:
WARM WEATHER Jordan McSwain J M C S WA 1 7 @ U N C C . E D U Well we have returned from Spring Break to yet another week of warm weather ahead. After the turn in seasons it seems we have to begin preparing the spring and summer wardrobe a little early this year. This week a brief overview of a gentlemen’s warm weather wardrobe is in order. Here are the top five things a man needs for masculine fashion in the sunshine: Polos: In every color and some patterns, polos of any brand are needed. As I’ve said before, the polo is the gentlemen’s t-shirt. They should be plentiful and varied. A sunny day is often going to call for a pastel or even brightly colored, while summer nights are more appropriate for a darker solid color or even subtle stripes, horizontal would be the best decision here. Wearing the shirt tail out of the pants or shorts is acceptable although tucked into the waistband gives you a better fit. Shorts: Of course if it is hot, you want to wear shorts. These aren’t the same cargos you wore in middle school because the school uniform called for khakis. For a great look, colors and either flat front or pleated shorts are necessary. Also, just because your pants zip into shorts does not give you an excuse to wear them regardless of how cool you think that is. When wearing shorts to look professional or even clean cut, buy them in length so that while standing the hem rises just above the knee. No one likes baggy shorts. Hats: No one enjoys sun burn especially on such tender places like the neck and ears; hats can help with this. Baseball caps always give a classic Americana look while fedoras draw on a classic Italian influence as well as the famous dapper Rat Pack. Straw fedoras with a single ribbon around the brim are always the way to go while avoiding anything black, pinstriped or studded with any sort of metal bolts. Make sure whatever shade of straw the hat is will accent the colors in your outfit. Shoes: Classic leather or hemp flipflops are always a go to when wearing either shorts or linen pants. Flip flops are never Okay with any sort of pants other than linen. Light leather loafers, mocassins or any slip-on are great in warm weather and can be worn with or without socks. Tube socks aren’t OK unless you are playing on a basketball team and you are aiming for some sort of sports irony. These are what you are going to need for this spring and summer. Buy plenty of each and in varied colors. Nothing says brands are important so do not be afraid to thrift or shop at department stores. If you know what you are doing, you can make any brand wearable.
The
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S T A N D A R D
Lee Pham
COMMUNITY@NINERONLINE.COM
Ray-Ban is an iconic American producer of luxury sunglasses that has shaped the landscape of modern eyewear. Made popular by the likes of Bob Dylan and other celebrities, Ray-Ban designs are innovative in functionality and style. The story began in 1937 when the U.S. Army Air Corp needed to protect its airmen’s eyes from the sun. As a result two German immigrants, John Bausch and Henry Lomb, created the Ray-Ban aviator - the start of a legendary brand.
WAYFARER
AVIATOR
CLUBMASTER
For over 50 years the Ray-Ban Wayfarer has been the most iconic design in sunglass history. It is Ray-Ban’s bestseller and has struck a chord among artists, musicians and anyone that appreciates the classics. The Wayfarer is a pioneer as one of the first sunglasses to stray away from metal frames and took off in the 1950s. Today Ray-Ban produces several variations of their classic wayfarer.
Also known as pilot glasses, aviators have remained popular from their inception in 1936 to today. They became popular after General Douglas MacArthur was pictured wearing them upon arriving in the Philippines during World War II. Most eyewear manufacturers produce aviator style sunglasses, proving the design’s timeless sophistication.
Although the browline shape was not invented by Ray-Ban, the clubmaster is just as timeless as the others but feels more retro. Many trends suggest that the Clubmaster will follow in the steps of the Wayfarer’s popularity, though they are less versatile and will look better on people who dress as intellectuals.
Fits: Round, oval, diamond and triangleshaped faces Avoid: Square and heart-shaped faces Appears in: Worn by Tom Cruise in “Risky Business”
Fits: Round, oval, square and diamondshaped faces Avoid:Heart-shaped faces Appears in: Worn by Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”
Fits: Round, oval, diamond and triangleshaped faces Avoid: Square and heart-shaped faces Appears in: Worn by Matt Damon in “The talented Mr. Ripley” Photos/ MCT & Lee Pham
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Tuesday
Gathering and Documenting Requirements
UNC Charlotte Center City 9:00am - 4:30pm
49ers Baseball vs. USC Upstate Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium 6:00p.m.
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Wednesday
Movies, Music and BINGO Student Union Norm’s 12:00pm
6:30pm Free
Thursday
Rally Towels with CAB Student Union Norm’s 11:00am
CAB Trip to Cirque Du Soleil Student Union Loading Dock
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Student Niner Media Pizza & a Paper
Student Union Front Patio 2:00pm
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Friday
Job Talks and Academic Interviews
Center for Graduate Life - Cone Bldg. Rm 268 11:30am
Night of Magic
Student Union Multipurpose Room ABC 7:00pm - Free
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Saturday
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Sunday
Bouldering Trip
Game Day
All Day - $20
1:00pm - 11:00pm - Free
Rumbling Bald Boulders (meet @ Cone Center)
Cone University Center AfterHours
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The best of Men’s Basketball 2011-2012 Travis Durkee
@ T R AV I S D U R K E E
The Charlotte 49ers season ended Tuesday, Mar. 6 with an 80-64 loss to Saint Joseph’s in the opening round of the A-10 tournament. The Niners finish the year with a 13-17 overall record and a 5-11 record in conference play. In Alan Major’s first two season as head coach the Niners have posted their first back-to-back losing season since 1985-86. This team had aspects that were expected, like the high-level of play from
Chris Braswell, but also had several aspects that few could have predicted, like the late season demise of Derrio Green. This team should be much improved next season as they return four starters as Alan Major has another year to install his system. Niner fans hope to see a team that finishes the year over .500, makes a trip to Atlantic City to compete for an A-10 title and find themselves in a postseason tournament. Only time will tell. Throughout the season several players stepped up and played several differnt roles, some good and some bad.
Javarris Barnett closed out his career in a Charlotte uniform as the team’s go-toguy when they needed a big shot. Jamar “Deuce” Briscoe moved over to shooting guard and became more a creator on the floor as opposed to point guard that the team relied on to score 15+ points night in and night out. Briscoe and Braswell each eclipsed the 1,000 career points milestone as juniors. It was a dissapointing season but sometimes you have to find any positive you can to keep from getting too discouraged.
These are my personal post-season awards for the 2011-12 men’s basketball team: Team MVP: DeMario Mayfield Mayfield stepped into the Charlotte program as a transfer from Georgia. The 6-5 guard proved to be capable of scoring (11.2 points per game), rebounding (seven rebounds per game) and was second on the team with 74 assists on the season. Mayfield was the emotional leader on the team and was often seen picking up teammates, especially younger players, during a rough patch of the game. Mayfield did not lead the team in any category but was near the top in all that mattered.
Head coach Alan Major used the word “Warrior” to describe the way Mayfield plays and he was just that. Mayfield always ran full speed on transition plays and was commonly seen flying through bodies to get a rebound on both ends of the floor. Mayfield’s intensity was unrivaled by anyone on the Charlotte team, except for maybe Pierria Henry on the defensive side. The sophomore guard will be a huge part next year’s Niners.
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SPORTS SCHEDULE
Tuesday Baseball vs. USC Upstate 6 p.m.
Wednesday Softball @ South Carolina 6 p.m.
Thursday Softball @ Furman 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Western Carolina 2:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Dallas Baptist 6 p.m. Track & Field 49er Classic All Weekend
Defensive Player of the Year: Pierria Henry This was the easiest decision of them all. Henry set a freshman record with 72 steals on the year to obliterate the previous mark of 54. Henry’s play was honored with being named to the A-10 All Rookie team. Henry is a mad man on the floor and will soon be one of the most hated players in the A-10 if he continues his pesky play on the defensive end. Although Henry has a knack for stealing the ball his knack for turning it over is almost as prevalent with 67 turnovers on the year.
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Henry played with a reckless abandonment that often found him on the floor. Henry’s motor never really matched with the play of the rest of the team however. More often than not, Henry would play “too fast” for the other players on the team which led to Henry getting trapped in a corner or throwing an errant pass. If Henry learns to protect the ball he has a chance to be one of the top point guards in the conference.
SPORTS RESULTS Softball
WIN
vs. UNCG (Doubleheader) Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Braswell Braswell led the Niners in both scoring (15.8 points per game) and rebounding (7.6 rebounds per game). Braswell was also named third-team All Atlantic 10. The only thing that keeps Braswell from being the Team MVP is his attitude on the court. Braswell has an incredible skill set for a player his size but doesn’t always seem to want to be a “big-man”. Stronger post players had their way with Braswell on the blocks forcing him to a team-high 90 turnovers and a starting center with his ability
should be averaging even more than 15 and seven on a given night. Braswell lived at the charity stripe this season and made the most of it by making 70 of his 90 free throw attempts, both team highs. If Braswell taps into his full potential next season for the Niners there’s no reason for him not to lead the team in virtually every category and solidify himself as one of the top power forwards in the A-10.
Niners fall to 9-7 after losing four straight Travis Durkee
Charlotte 49ers baseball may have been on a break from classes this past week but not on the diamond. Friday Mar. 2 was the series opener between Wagner and the 49ers. Charlotte claimed the 7-4 victory behind a strong pitching performance by senior Andrew Smith and four RBI’s by outfielder Tony Montalbano. Charlotte dropped the first game of the Saturday doubleheader 11-4 but rebounded with a 7-4 victory in the night cap. Charlotte clinched their twentieth straight home series win with an 11-0 drubbing of Wager on Sunday, Mar. 4 thanks to a solid start from Joe Yermal and a huge game by outfielder Shane Brown who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Holy Cross invaded Hayes stadium on Tuesday, Mar. 6 to hand the Niners a 5-1
Andrew Smith led the Niners to victory against Wagner over spring break. Photo by Chris Crews
Men’s Tennis
LOSS
vs. East Carolina Photos by Chris Crews
@ T R AV I S D U R K E E
14-2 11-9
loss. The Crusaders held Charlotte to a season-low two hits. Charlotte traveled to Missouri to take on the Mizzou Tigers for a four-game series starting Mar. 9. Charlotte dropped the first contest 10-4. The Niners lost both legs of the Saturday doubleheader to the Tigers by finals of 5-3 and 3-2 respectively to fall to 9-7 on the year. Charlotte is just 3-7 when held to five runs or less. The second game was the first time that Charlotte has held an oppenent under five runs and lost the game. The weather took mercy on the Niners as the Sunday series finale was rained out. The first six innings of the game have proved to be the most crucial for the Niners. Charlotte is 0-7 when trailing at the end of six innings. Charlotte returns to Hayes Stadium on Tuesday, Mar. 13 to take on USC Upstate at 6 p.m.
3-4
Baseball
LOSS
@Mizzou (3-Game Series)
4-10 3-5 2-3
Men’s Basketball
LOSS
@ Saint Joseph’s
80-64
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