Chatham County

Society's Privileged Responsible For Aiding World's `Have Nots'

If you open any newspaper or magazine, you can find a tragic tale of poverty or what I refer to as the "have nots." We read this tragic tale, feel a moment of sorrow and move onto the stock quotes, comics or Arts & Leisure section forgetting this glimpse into the alien community of the "have nots." We have myriad social programs and caring people in this world who spend countless dollars and hours with the end result of greater poverty and no end to it in sight.

Women's Soccer Bounces Back, Stomps Terps

Maryland women's soccer coach Shannon Higgins-Cirvoski played on four undefeated national-title North Carolina teams in the late 1980s, so she never knew what it was like to lose as a Tar Heel. Sunday at Fetzer Field, she found out what can happen when the Tar Heels don't win. They get angry. Fifth-ranked UNC, coming off consecutive conference losses at Florida State and Wake Forest, scored three times in the game's opening five minutes and got goals from six different players as it rolled to a 6-0 victory against the Terrapins. "I knew they'd be pretty fired up," said Higgins-Cirv

Monarchs Hand UNC 2nd Defeat of Season

NORFOLK, Va. - The North Carolina field hockey team finished its regular-season on a high note Sunday with a 4-0 win against William & Mary. The No. 2 Tar Heels got the only goal they would need with 12:17 remaining in the first half when back Abby Martin scored on a penalty corner. The shutout was the seventh of the season for UNC goalkeeper Amy Tran, who made three saves. The Tar Heels lost to top-ranked Old Dominion 2-1 in overtime Saturday at Foreman Field.

Student Congress Grapples With Financial Strain

Facing a dwindling pool of funds, Student Congress will find out tonight how far it can stretch the student buck this semester to fund campus groups' activities. During its meeting, Congress will likely dole out about $4,000 to nine campus groups hoping to get their share of the $9,567.15 still remaining for student organizations, said Congress Speaker Alexandra Bell. Student Body Treasurer Patrick Frye said Congress gets strapped for cash every year but usually not until the end of spring semester.

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UNC Offense Fails to Score Despite Opportunities

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - North Carolina just couldn't score on Saturday. The Tar Heels could contain Virginia's offense, getting five sacks and holding it to 227 yards. They could throw - 223 yards. They could run - 157 yards. They could gain first downs - 23 to UVa.'s 11. But UNC (3-5, 1-5 in the ACC) couldn't buy a touchdown in its 17-6 loss despite running 40 more plays than the Cavaliers in 14:58 more possession time. "We felt like we were moving the ball," UNC coach Carl Torbush said.

Bucy Leads Tar Heels To Victory

All season long, senior Michael Bucy has been a consistent, yet quiet part of the third-ranked North Carolina men's soccer team. Saturday night, in his last regular-season appearance under the lights of Fetzer Field, Bucy enjoyed being in the spotlight of the Tar Heel offense in a 4-1 victory against No.

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George W. Bush The Right Choice For U.S. Taxpayers

TO THE EDITOR: My family and I are one of those hard-working families Al Gore always talks to, courting our votes. To be informed about our presidential candidates I've seen all three debates, read articles about their proposals and explored both Web sites. In the last debate, the candidates were asked how their tax cuts would benefit an individual. Mr. Gore responded that if you do this or if you do that or if you did something else you would get a tax break. Mr. Bush replied that everyone who pays taxes above the minimum threshold would receive some type of tax break.

Gubernatorial Candidates' Debate Behavior Disappoints

TO THE EDITOR: I'm sure many North Carolina citizens were as disappointed as I was by the debate performance Thursday night of the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates. While their prepubescent antics were being acted out in the state capitol, the Libertarian candidate, Barbara Howe, was online in WNCN-NBC17's chat room, answering the concerns of real North Carolina citizens. So North Carolina voters, I ask you this: Who do you want crafting North Carolina's public policy?

Ecology Plays Role in Plan

When it rains on campus, it's more than a natural phenomenon - it's a factor now changing the course of campus growth. Stormwater runoff is just one of UNC's ecological dilemmas the Environmental Master Plan is attempting to address. These recommendations for a greener campus are part of the larger UNC Master Plan, which will guide future development on University property. To form a set of environmental guidelines for UNC, Ayers Saint Gross, the architectural firm hired to formulate the Master Plan, called in Andropogon Associates and Cahill Associates.

Cavs Hand UNC 4th Straight Loss

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Some college students do just enough to get by. They don't read their textbooks, don't go to class. But with the benefit of some late cramming sessions, they still manage to pass the course. Virginia brought that philosophy into its football game against North Carolina on Saturday. UNC piled up 380 total yards to Virginia's 227. But that advantage didn't translate to the scoreboard for the Tar Heels. The Cavaliers made the most of their yardage and earned a 17-6 victory in front of 56,692 fans. It marked North Carolina's 10th straight loss at Scott Stadium.

Online Calendar to Centralize Publicity

Beginning next semester, students will no longer have to search and scour the campus for upcoming activities. Student Body President Brad Matthews, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Marian Moore, Academic Technology & Networks representative Libby Evans and a committee of students are currently preparing a calendar of events on the Internet that all students will be able to access. "For a long time, there has been a need for a central information point at Carolina," Matthews said.

Newcomers Excel as UNC Beats Rice

The beginning of the swimming and diving season is marked by long, grueling practices and tired athletes. These conditions usually don't lead to fast times, especially by a team's newcomers. Don't tell that to North Carolina's women swimmers and divers. The ninth-ranked Tar Heel women won their first meet of the season - and helped coach Frank Comfort pick up his 200th victory as the women's coach at UNC - on Saturday, cruising past Rice 201.5-83.5 at Koury Natatorium.

Barenaked Ladies Put on Silly Show

Call them nerds, criticize their music, knock their Canadian heritage - but you still can't deny that Barenaked Ladies put on a good show. The band's Friday night performance in the Smith Center was a marvelous example of a mediocre band giving the crowd what they want, and how they want it. The theme of silliness, highlighted by giant balloons floating above the stage and a random guy dressed as a chef, veiled the well-oiled machine that is Barenaked Ladies and their crew.

Tar Heel Men Fall Short Of Expectations at ACCs

RALEIGH - The North Carolina men's cross country team got a taste of the country and a taste of disappointment Saturday at the ACC Championships. The Tar Heels placed fifth in a strong field featuring No. 12 Duke and No. 14 N.C. State. None of the runners felt as much at home as the Wolfpack at N.C. State's University Club Course, which features a scenic view of a pasture full of cattle. However, the Blue Devils (39 points) navigated the unfamiliar course easily and defeated the five-time defending ACC champion Wolfpack (49 points). N.C.

New Program Will Help Students Become `Credit-Wise'

TO THE EDITOR: I am writing in response to your Thursday, Oct. 19, article, "College Credit - Paying With Plastic Could Cause Trouble." I would like to inform you of a program that I am implementing on this campus designed to help college students become credit-wise. This semester, I am an intern at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide working on a program to raise awareness about important money management issues. Our campus is one of 10 colleges where interns are providing this important information.

Brush Up on Your Halloween IQ

Boo! Halloween is finally upon us, and as Andy Williams' classic Halloween tune goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." Wait.

Annual Festivals Provide Variety of Halloween Fun

By Jamila Vernon Staff Writer Halloween festivities including scary storytelling, costume contests and a carnival full of games will kick off in the Carrboro community this weekend. Starting at 5:30 p.m. today, Weaver Street Market will hold its annual "Ghost Stories"on the lawn. This event, which has been held annually for more than seven years, will feature live music, a costume contest and scary storytelling.

Local Classes to Celebrate Day of the Dead

As children get ready to celebrate Halloween, students at Carrboro Elementary School are getting a chance to learn about and participate in another holiday. Janet Davis-Castro's third-, fourth- and fifth-grade Spanish classes will be celebrating the Day of the Dead as part of their study of the Spanish language and its culture. The fifth-grade class made an altar that resembles those made in Central America and Mexico. "It is a holiday in Mexico and Central America," Davis-Castro said. "It is a unique blend of North American and Catholic customs.