Dinner Talk Focuses on Racism

Students and activists dined on sub sandwiches in a discussion-style setting Monday evening to define and share thoughts on institutional racism.About 50 people, representing a wide array of campus and local organizations, attended the dinner discussion, which was led by African-American studies Professor Valerie Kaalund.Kaalund focused the conversation on institutional racism in areas like scientific research, education and politics.

Matthews Looks Back

Senior Brad Matthews departs from the office of student body president today, leaving his administration and accomplishments to memory.And Matthews says he doesn't care if they're forgotten.As he hands over the reins of Suite C to junior Justin Young, Matthews said the greatest achievements of his term will be defined by the success of student government in the future -- and won't be directly attributed to his administration. "I don't expect to be remembered at all," he said. "That's not the point.

UC-Berkeley Struggles With Race, Admissions Policy

As fierce debate continues about the use of affirmative action policies in university admissions, several minority organizations at one California university have responded by refusing to participate in campuswide recruitment.But the protest move, which is being taken by the University of California-Berkeley students who hope to incite the administration to reconsider its admissions policy, is just one piece of a larger puzzle surrounding race-based admissions policies across the country.While the U.S.

Report Serves as Guide to Redress Crime

A local woman has written her court-ordered book report, but some people are concerned she has not fully learned her lesson.Iris Andros, co-owner of Zorba's in Chapel Hill, appeared Monday in Orange County District Court in Hillsborough for a civil case filed by David Oberhart, a blind man she would not let into her restaurant last October because he had his guide dog along.On March 5, Orange County Judge Alonzo B.

Women Increasingly Pursue Law Degrees; UNC Ahead of Trend

The UNC School of Law is riding a nationwide trend of women beginning to constitute a majority of law school students.And some law students and professors say the demographic shift is creating noticeable changes in the classroom and in the courts.The number of women admitted to UNC's law school has been more than 50 percent during three of the last four years, said law school Dean Gene Nichol.

Horowitz's Point of View \Was a `Slap' to UNC's Entire Black Community

TO THE EDITOR:In his Monday April 2 Point of View in The Daily Tar Heel, David Horowitz writes, " ... blacks now living in America are the freest and most prosperous black people on earth. The average descendant of African slaves in America earns between 20 and 50 times as much as the average black person in Africa, whose ancestors were not kidnapped and enslaved."Wow, I never realized descendants of slaves should actually be grateful for the opportunity the slave traders afforded them.

Dilbert 4/3/2001

INS to Monitor Students From `Unfriendly' Nations

The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service will launch a new system this year aimed at managing the flow of information regarding international students and scholars.The Student and Exchange Visitor Program monitors international students for INS and universities by constructing an extensive database on their backgrounds and personal information.

Police Roundup 4/3/01

UniversityMonday, April 2

Protesters Responded Well to GAP Display, Debated Intelligently

Abortion is a contentious, even inflammatory, issue, and the display that appeared on campus Monday and Tuesday could easily have fanned emotions into a blaze. Instead, on the occasions when I passed the area, I saw students engaged in intelligent and constructive dialogue. Shocking and provocative things can reveal aspects of character that remain hidden in our daily routines. Sometimes these can be ugly, but on Monday and Tuesday I was proud of what I saw.As for the pictures themselves, I am sure none of us really wanted to see them.

Disagree, Debate, but Don't Kill Messenger

Before delving into an explanation of our decision to run David Horowitz's views, I must say that I feel slightly betrayed by Tyra Moore and company.I thought that by giving them the opportunity to refute Horowitz's claims the day they ran, a privilege given by no other college newspaper -- to my knowledge -- they would respect our decision to run his views in the name of free speech and open discussion.

Recalling a Decade Of CHispA Growth

A woman at the Carolina Hispanic Association booth that stood at Fall Fest last semester had tears in her eyes. As she slowly looked through the organization's brochure, two girls on the other side of the booth glanced at each other.One of them spoke up. "Can I help you?" she asked. "Would you like to join CHispA?" The woman looked up and smiled. "Actually, I started this group."The misty-eyed woman was Catherine Lindsay, CHispA's founder.

Revised CAA Bill Faces Vote

In an effort to avoid a veto by Student Body President Brad Matthews, Student Congress will meet in an emergency session tonight to vote on a revised version of the debated bill giving Congress power to oversee the Carolina Athletic Association.The bill passed by a 17-1 vote Tuesday but stalled in the hands of Matthews, who refused to approve the bill because of clerical errors and logistical concerns.Matthews met Friday with Congress Speaker Alexandra Bell and Sarah Marks, chairwoman of Congress' Rules and Judiciary Committee, to discuss the changes.

Noche Latina Celebrates 10th Anniversary

An impassioned flamenco dancer whirls and steps with intricate footwork to the rhythm of a Spanish guitar. An entranced audience claps, providing the beat for the powerful and fluid movements of a Brazilian martial arts performance.

Double Helps UNC Edge Cavaliers

For the majority of the 2001 softball season, North Carolina has been plagued by missed opportunities to win close ball games.Entering Saturday's doubleheader against ACC rival Virginia, the Tar Heels had lost nine of the 13 contests this season that were decided by two runs or less, many of those losses at the hands of top competition. Against the Cavaliers at Finley Field, UNC alleviated the problem in the first game, prevailing 2-1 in nine innings in its ACC opener.

UNC Should Foster Intellectual Debate

Last Monday as I walked across campus I saw events commemorating Women's Week, Human Rights Week and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Celebration Week. A pro-life display presented by the Genocide Awareness Project was sparking much debate with its graphic photos. I learned the next day that The Daily Tar Heel was grappling with whether to accept David Horowitz's controversial ad concerning slavery reparations.Such a broad mix of events is indicative of the vital intellectual life of our great University.

Possible Estate Tax Repeal Could Affect Universities

President Bush's plan to repeal the estate tax is being met with feelings of ambivalence from university administrators and debate from economic experts about the measure's potential economic impact.The estate tax applies to the inheritance package that parents bequeath to their children upon death.The first $675,000 of an estate is exempt from taxation.

Move Indoors Aids Women's Tennis Win

The North Carolina women's tennis team weathered Saturday's storm, rallying to win against Florida State at Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center in the team's first ACC match of the season.UNC (10-3, 1-0 in the ACC) won the match 6-1 after winning the doubles point and four three-set matches.There was not a cloud in the sky when Julie Rotondi's 6-1, 6-2 victory gave UNC its first singles point, but with the Tar Heels leading 2-1, it began to rain.And the forecast for the Tar Heels was bleak.Marlene Mejia, the team's top player, was in the midst of her second set.

Report: Students Underestimate Average Loan Debt

Freshmen, sophomores and low-income students who take out student loans face a high debt risk, according to a study recently conducted by the N.C.

Students Must Unite to Fight Hate

Last week, controversy erupted at 13 college campuses -- including Duke and Brown universities -- as newspapers at each school ran a full-page advertisement paid for and penned by David Horowitz, a well-known conservative political commentator.The advertisement has generated pain, anger and outrage among students of color on campuses nationwide. Despite the national outcry surrounding this ad, The Daily Tar Heel has chosen to inundate our campus with its inaccurate and hateful message.The arguments put forward are flawed and contradictory.