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Students Give Tickets to Kids in Hospital, Poverty

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

Some UNC students want to give local children struggling with poverty or illness the opportunity to experience the excitement of North Carolina basketball games. On Tuesday, the Helping Heels, a UNC service group, completed its effort to collect UNC vs. Buffalo men's basketball tickets that will be donated to children from underprivileged families or those coping with medical problems. "This is our first year and our first event," said Michael Songer, Helping Heels co-president.

'79 Carolina Graduate Thanks Torbush, Wishes Him Best in the Future

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: Dear Coach Torbush, Please accept my sincere thanks for representing my alma mater with true class and dignity. I have been very proud of being a fan of Carl Torbush-coached teams and will continue to be a fan of those teams wherever you may land. I am sure that this change will be a positive one for you and your family. You should not feel bad for the players, coaches and fans who have supported you. We have been lucky to learn from your leadership and example. You and your family deserve the best in a supportive environment. Lonnie Buff Class of 1979

Viewpoints Column About American Habits Insulting to DTH Readers

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: Kirsty Carter's point of view column ("America Is, Like, Different From the Rest of the World" Nov. 20) was appalling and hurtful for me to read. I have never been to Zimbabwe, and I do not profess to understand its customs and societal norms. But based on what you think is "wrong" with America, I will not be visiting your country anytime soon. Apparently Zimbabwe is a place where politeness is nonexistent. Kirsty certainly seems surprised that we are polite to her here. Also, the argument about whether your vote counts or not is flat-out wrong.

UNC Will Not Offer Abortion Pill

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

Health officials at universities up and down the East Coast - including UNC - say they will not provide students with access to the controversial RU-486 abortion pill due to safety concerns. The survey, conducted by the American Life League, an anti-abortion group, found that at least 30 universities did not plan to offer RU-486 in their campus health clinics partly due to the required surgical procedure. Scott Weinberg, ALL media director, said the survey results prove that college health officials do not think the pill is safe enough to prescribe. "Colleges are admitting that it is

UNC Land Tract Needs Cleaning Before Buildup

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

By Ben Gatling Staff Writer The University has begun planning new construction in earnest as it prepares to put to use the more than $500 million it will receive from the higher education bond referendum. But the University has some cleaning to do before it can begin work on the Horace Williams tract. The UNC-owned property, which houses many of Chapel Hill's municipal services, includes a former chemical waste dump and a former municipal landfill. UNC is investigating the possibility of creating a research park on the Horace Williams tract similar to N.C.

Police to Check For Seat Belt Use, Drunken Drivers

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

As thousands of people hit the roads this Thanksgiving holiday, law enforcement officials nationwide are beefing up traffic checkpoints to catch drunken drivers and enforce seat belt laws. In North Carolina, the Booze It & Lose It program, which aims to catch drunken drivers, will extend its efforts to include unbelted children as well. Local law enforcement agencies plan to set up hundreds of checkpoints throughout the weekend along many major state roadways. Jill Lucas, public information officer for the Governor's Highway Safety program, said the effort is aimed at keeping child

Town Wants Road Fixed by End of November

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

By Amanda Wilson Staff Writer Local officials are hoping road construction will be completed by the end of this month, easing headaches for some Piney Mountain Road residents. The road was washed out on July 24 when a record amount of rainfall fell on the area.

CHHS to Be Heard at N.Y. Parade

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

A group of local high school students spent their lunch periods learning to sing with their mouths full. But they didn't seem to mind. That's because the students, taking part in the almost 100-member Chapel Hill High School choral group, left Tuesday for New York to perform for an audience of millions at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. And last Friday afternoon's rehearsal was just one of many that took a bite out of lunch break for both the students and choral director Ann Huff. "The kids are quick learners, and they'll get it right," she said.

N.C. Supports Democrats Locally, Republicans Nationally

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

N.C. voters straddled party lines once again this election, as Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush ran away with the state's 14 electoral votes while Democratic candidates continued to dominate state and local elections. Bush won North Carolina by a clear margin over Democratic candidate Al Gore. But Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue, both Democrats, won the positions of governor and lieutenant governor, respectively. The same scenario occurred in 1996 when Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole won in North Carolina but Gov.

Curry Plays in Exhibition Victory

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

The North Carolina men's basketball team defeated the EA Sports/California All-Stars 88-65 on Tuesday at Carmichael Auditorium. UNC center Brendan Haywood scored 18 points and had 17 rebounds, and Joseph Forte finished with 19 points and seven boards. Forte had seven of UNC's 22 turnovers. Junior forward Jason Capel was sick and missed the game. Ronald Curry played three minutes at point guard, and Julius Peppers dressed but did not play.

UNC's Black Enrollment Tops Rivals'

By Staff Editor | Nov. 22, 2000

UNC has the highest percentage of black students in its first-year class among the universities deemed the nation's top 25 by U.S.

Smart Play Leads Tar Heels to ACC Title

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

WINSTON SALEM - Good teams play well when they need to. During much of the season, the North Carolina volleyball team played like it was fighting itself. While the Tar Heels usually outplayed their opponents, UNC couldn't always finish them off. Mental mistakes and a lack of focus made some of North Carolina's regular-season matches closer than they should have been. But that wasn't the case this past weekend. The Tar Heels entered the ACC tournament seeded No. 2 and left as conference champions.

Fair Election Results, Not Speedy Decisions, Are Needed in Florida

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: I can understand the emotion generated by this presidential election. It will have repercussions for a generation or more, and all parties, understandably, want to come out the victor.

3 Schools Consider Hikes To Remain Competitive

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

Several UNC schools in addition to UNC-Greensboro are considering tuition increases less than a year after the Board of Governors gave five system schools the green light to enact increases of their own. The UNC-G Board of Trustees voted Thursday to increase tuition by $300 during the next two years, making the school the first in the system to formally request a tuition increase this year. But officials at UNC-Pembroke and N.C.

UNC-G Proposes Year's 1st Tuition Increase to BOG

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

UNC-Greensboro recently became the first UNC-system school to approve a tuition increase during the 2000-01 school year. But the UNC-G increase has not yet been met with the mobilized student opposition that characterized last year's tuition debate. The UNC-G Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to raise tuition by $300 to $75 a semester for four semesters. The increase would take effect next fall. If approved by the Board of Governors and the N.C.

CUAB Praises CAA For Homecoming Effort; Asks for Student Support

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: Students might have gotten the impression last Wednesday (based on a letter to the editor) that the Carolina Union Activities Board was responsible for technical difficulties surrounding the OutKast concert in Carmichael Auditorium last Sunday evening. As a point of clarification, we weren't. We didn't sponsor the show. It is a rare treat when we, or any other organization, can lure a musical act to this campus and offer tickets to students at low prices. And it is unfortunate that many students had a poor experience at last Sunday's show.

Commisioners Consider Community College

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

If the Community College Task Force gets its way, Orange County could eventually be home to its first community college. A task force commissioned by the Orange County Board of Commissioners will present its findings at tonight's meeting. The task force will urge the commissioners to pursue construction of a Durham Technical Community College satellite campus in Orange County. "First the board has to accept the report, make a decision on whether to pursue a campus in Orange County," said Moses Carey, chairman of the task force and a county commissioner.

Group Implores Hunt to Grant Carter Clemency

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

RALEIGH - Marcus Carter, a convicted murderer from Goldsboro, is scheduled to die at 2 a.m. Wednesday. But members of his family and People of Faith Against the Death Penalty met with outgoing Gov.

Peppers Leaps Atop UNC Record Book

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

DURHAM - Julius Peppers might be North Carolina's best defensive player, but the sophomore end is still learning from his teammates. Take Saturday's 59-21 win against Duke for example. Peppers sacked Blue Devil quarterback D. Bryant on the last play of the first quarter, jarring the ball loose. UNC's Joey Evans scooped it up on the 26-yard line and took off for the end zone. Evans shook one tackle but was finally brought down on the 1. "I was just trying to score," Evans said. "I should have dove.

UNC Hospitals Offer Simple Holiday Idea: Giving the Gift of Life

By Staff Editor | Nov. 21, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: Last week, the UNC Sport Clubs shared their good health with the patients of UNC Hospitals by donating platelets and plasma. Over the week, the UNC Hospital Platelet & Plasma Donor Program was able to collect more than 60 units for the patients of UNC Hospitals. Platelets are used for patients with leukemia, cancer, transplants, trauma or blood disorders. Plasma is primarily used for patients with severe burns and liver failure. I think these students deserve recognition for several reasons.