Corrections
Fundamental to The Daily Tar Heel's mission of provoking thought and inspiring action is accuracy. Failure to report accurately undermines the publication's credibility in the eyes of our readers and peers. As a general rule, the DTH does not run any piece of information that we are not 100 percent sure is correct. That being said, mistakes are inevitable. Reporters and editors must be responsive and forthright in dealing with accuracy issues. The news organization serves as a historical record and any blemishes must be corrected.
Read The Daily Tar Heel's correction's policy and our policy on archive manipulations. All corrections are published online and in the paper. Corrections in print run on page three unless they are correcting a front page story, and then the correction runs on page one.
Nov. 20, 2009
Due to a reporting error, “Bridge input essential” incorrectly stated the projected costs of the proposed pedestrian bridge over South Road. It is estimated to cost $9 million.
Due to a reporting error, the board incorrectly suggested that these funds be diverted to an academic-oriented program. Because of the source of the money, it must be used for physical improvement.
Due to an editing error, the board incorrectly stated that the Board of Trustees has approved plans to construct the bridge. Only the site proposal has been approved. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.
Nov. 12, 2009
Due to an editing error, “Getting low,” misattributed a statement to Kate Gillam, media representative for Dance Marathon. Gillam did not say that organizers did not expect all 1,800 people who signed up last year to participate.
Due to a reporting error, the brief, “UNC Veteran’s Day ceremony moved indoors to avoid rain,” misstated the time of the event, which began at about 10 a.m. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.
Nov. 6, 2009
Due to a reporting error, “Parents told of assault first” misstated who decided not to send text messages to students after the stabbing on Sunday morning. The emergency warning committee made this decision, as non-siren scenario policy dictates.
Due to a reporting error, “Top 10 Sets for Troika ’09” incorrectly states the number of national tours that Chapel Hill band I Was Totally Destroying It has been on. It has been on two. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.
Nov. 5, 2009
Due to a reporting error, “Fabolous’ contract reveals details about his demands” misstated the time of the Anoop Desai concert. It begins at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Due to a reporting error, “Public colleges ranked higher” misstated the role of Capstrat. The business assists with UNC’s marketing, while staff on campus handle the University’s public relations.
Due to reporting errors, “UNC system planning more pharmacy schools” incorrectly stated that Campbell and Wingate universities have doctorate degrees in pharmacy. Both offer “doctor of pharmacy” degrees. The story also misquoted David Etchison, who said that tuition could pay for the satellite campus, not that it should cover costs. The story also stated that the pharmacy schools are set for rural areas, but UNC-Greensboro’s school is planned for Greensboro. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.
Nov. 3, 2009
Due to a reporting error, “Student stabbed following festivities” incorrectly stated the location of the men’s crew house where Stephen James Howard was arrested for assault. Police arrested him at 127 Mallette Street. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the error.
Oct. 27, 2009
Due to a reporting error, “Spanish classes to move online” misstated which Spanish classes will be moving to the online-only format. Spanish 101 is the only one currently slated to move online-only. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the errors.