Last October, on the way to New York, I had a run-in with airport security.
It wasn't quite as bad as the run-in that former Board of Governors chairperson John Fennebresque had yesterday when he allegedly forgot he had a handgun in his bag. (I only allegedly forgot I had a Camelbak with some water in it.) But it was still bad.
I hope the TSA agents responded to his gun with the same sense of urgency they had with my water bottle. Some old guy demanded I go back through the line or throw away my Camelbak. Because I refuse to be power-moved by a man who looks like a stand-in for Danny Devito, I told him to throw it away and kept walking. That was the most satisfying, expensive and petty power move I've ever done in my life. And I'm proud of it.
— Danny
QUICK HITS
- Our Design & Graphics Editor interviewed the Americana band Fairground Saints who's opening for Carly Rae Jepsen for her new tour.
- UNC women's basketball is making a comeback, taking down Virginia Tech 71-67 last night.
- The University has decided to reopen the (relatively) abandoned buildings of Stacy and Everett dorms to first-years for the 2016-17 school year.
- Seven students dressed in clothing made of condoms as part of a fashion show hosted by Partners in Health Engage and GlobeMed.
- The commencement speaker for May 2016 will officially be writer Anne-Marie Slaughter. In 2012, she managed to publish the most-read article in The Atlantic's history.
IN AIRPORT SECURITY
John Fennebresque, former chairperson of the UNC-system Board of Governors, was arrested for possession of a firearm at the Charlotte airport. The Fenn-arrest occurred around 10 a.m. yesterday, according to police reports. Fenny and the Jets* was given a $500 unsecured bond and released in the early afternoon. He said he forgot the gun was in his bag.
*Assistant State & National Editor Corey Risinger contributed joking.
IN TOWN NEWS
Starting today for the next three weeks, He's Not Here. And neither is anyone else. The bar plans to renovate during the next three weeks — a closure dished out as punishment for connections to underage drinking. He's Not plans to reopen on March 4.
IN ANIMAL NEWS
North Carolina is home to a streak of tigers who like to paint for fun. They're the residents of Carolina Tiger Rescue, they use a very safe egg-based paint, and they have the artistic ability of a walnut. But their paintings are still valued at $10 to $60.
IN OUR OPINION
The African Americans buried in unmarked graves at Old Chapel Hill Cemetery deserve a formal remembrance. The University used to allow tailgaters to park on the graves in the 1980s — a memorial event is the least we can do. If any campus organizations would like to co-sponsor an event with our opinion desk, reach out at opinion@dailytarheel.com.
IN THE BLOGS
We have a definitive, very scientific ranking of Girl Scout cookies. Apparently, they sell more than just Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs. This job teaches me something new every day. Note: If you call them Caramel DeLites, please unsubscribe right now.
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