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Coach: Carrieri Headed To Pros At Season's End

North Carolina striker Chris Carrieri has called Fetzer Field home during the past three years. For his career, Carrieri has netted 24 goals - including seven game-winners - and tallied 11 assists in 36 home matches. Although Carrieri is a junior, Saturday's national quarterfinal against two-time defending national champion Indiana will likely be his last contest before a Chapel Hill crowd. Tar Heel coach Elmar Bolowich said Tuesday in a national teleconference that Carrieri has decided to play professionally next season in Major League Soccer. "We have, actually, a junior who a

Facilities, Expertise Draw Patents to University

UNC's sparkling reputation in the field of drinking water research led to Procter & Gamble's donation to the University last week - 35 patents that could help UNC reap millions of dollars in royalties. The Procter & Gamble gift comes in the form of 35 patents called Enhanced Water Softening Technology.

College Republicans Examine Education

In front of an attentive group of about 50 UNC students, the College Republicans met Tuesday night in Phillips Hall to engage a panel of speakers in a lively debate on the future of education. The forum's panel included students' points of view as well as the expertise of local charter school principal and Sen. Hugh Webster, R-Alamance.

Carrboro Aldermen, Residents Pursue 2020 Vision

On Tuesday night, Carrboro residents and aldermen found a non-binding document on the future of the town more contoversial than expected and chose to continue the discussion next week. At the weekly public meeting of the Carrboro Aldermen, town residents sounded their opinions about the Vision 2020 document compiled by residents and a steering committee to outline some broad goals for the future of the town.

UVa. Investigates Honor Committee

By Jennifer Hagin Staff Writer The University of Virginia recently released a report questioning some of the rules and procedures of its honor court system - one of the university's oldest and proudest traditions. The report comes just days after UVa.

Town Council Names Possible Areas for Annexation

When a town wants to grow big and strong, does it need to drink its milk? Not exactly. A town grows in size by taking surrounding areas and formally claiming them through a process called annexation. Last night, the Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously passed a resolution identifying areas under consideration for future annexation after no debate. The resolution is necessary because North Carolina state laws require a planning board or council to adopt a resolution identifying areas under consideration at least one year before adopting a resolution of intent to annex that l

Hoping the End Is in Sight

Perfect strangers in the Chapel Hill area have rallied behind him. His family, classmates and fellow church members have lent moral, financial and spiritual support. A renowned surgeon has agreed to operate for free. Now all that is left on 16-year-old Francisco's two-year journey toward regaining much of his sight is 15 minutes of state-of-the-art surgery. The travel-weary Chapel Hill High School student spent Monday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center gearing up for the procedure today that will combat what his doctor calls the equivalent of terminal cancer for vision.

Legislators to Consider Moratorium in 2001

State legislators are divided on the future of a proposed statewide moratorium on the death penalty that the N.C. General Assembly likely will debate early next year. A legislative study committee, charged with examining capital punishment, unanimously recommended last week that the state ban executions of the mentally handicapped and temporarily halt all executions. The committee's final meeting will be Dec.

Renovations Force Students To Different Study Areas

By Brook Corwin and Tyler Maland Staff Writers A "We're Moving" banner hanging above the Undergraduate Library is reminding many students that they will soon be in search of alternative locations to hit the books. In anticipation of the upcoming renovation of the Undergrad, which closes its doors Dec.

Weather Delays Start Date For Smith Middle School

Republican to Vie for Speaker Post

By Jennifer Hagin The slim Democratic majority in the N.C. House of Representatives might provide an unusual opportunity for a member of the minority party to become speaker. Rep. Connie Wilson, R-Mecklenburg, recently announced her intention to seek the speaker post, making her the race's third candidate. The Democrats have a four-seat majority in the House, holding 62 seats to the Republicans' 58. Two Democrats - incumbent speaker Rep. Jim Black, D-Mecklenberg, and Rep.

Memorabilia Pilfered From Smith Center

Unknown culprits took advantage of a desolate campus during Thanksgiving Break to swipe several pieces of prized memorabilia from the Smith Center. University police reports state that basketball merchandise worth about $1,100 was reported stolen at 6:17 a.m. Saturday. According to reports, maintenance personnel found the tunnel doors leading to the court propped open when they arrived Saturday morning. Reports state that the maintenance workers then found feces in the middle of the court and discovered that retired basketball jersey No.

Police Roundup - 11/28/2000

<b>Police Catch Suspect In 2 Bank Robberies</b> Chapel Hill police arrested Roland Albert Corley, 54, of 1916 Hart St. in Durham, at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday with warrants for two bank robberies. Reports state that Corley approached the tellers at CCB at 1775 Dobbins Drive on two different occasions with a written note, demanding money. The first robbery occurred March 3, and the suspect obtained an unspecified amount of cash, reports state. A second robbery occurred Sept.

Top UNC Officials Call for Review Of Honor Court

Student and faculty discontent in the wake of the computer science cheating case in late September might have quieted, but the debate over UNC's Honor Court system is far from over. In an ongoing effort to improve the University's student judicial system, some top UNC administrators - including Chancellor James Moeser - have asked faculty members to review the University's method of judicial governance. Moeser, who received many complaints from the University community after the hearing, said he fears some faculty lack confidence in the system.

In Brief - 11/28/2000

New Fire Station May Choose Form Over Function

The Chapel Hill Town Council finalized plans for a Southern Village fire station Monday night, after juggling costs and budgetary restraints. Financing the fire station, which will be located at the intersection of U.S. 15-501 and Bennett Road, meant sacrificing a proposed police substation in the Southern Village area. Officials consider a fire station necessary if Chapel Hill plans to annex the growing Southern Village in the future.

VT Coach Decides to Stay Put

Jim Weaver made the prediction last Tuesday. "I full well expect - when the dust settles - that Frank Beamer will still be at Virginia Tech," Weaver, Virginia Tech's athletic director, told The Daily Tar Heel. The dust finally settled Monday. After three days filled with meetings with administrators in Blacksburg, Va., and Chapel Hill and talk of seven-figure salaries, Beamer made Weaver's wish come true. Beamer announced at a press conference Monday afternoon that he would remain the head football coach at Virginia Tech.

Makeover to Close Undergrad

Although studying might not be UNC students' favorite pastime, the Undergraduate Library provides many with a cozy setting to deal with this necessary evil. But the Undergrad won't be a homework haven for much longer. Starting Dec. 19 at 5 p.m., the Undergrad will be closing its doors for a round of extensive renovations that will not be completed until nearly the end of 2002. "We've been planning for these renovations since 1995," said Diane Strauss, associate University librarian for public services.

Dilbert - 11/27/00

Bad Weather Slows Holiday Travel

The Associated Press Busy airports, congested roads, crowded trains, and wet, foggy weather in some parts of the country Sunday made the trip home that much longer for Thanksgiving travelers. With the Air Transport Association predicting a record 2.24 million passengers, airport officials across the nation had prepared for the worst. "They're all coming back at the same time," said Nancy Castles, spokeswoman for Los Angeles International Airport. She said 205,000 passengers were expected Sunday, up from the estimated 195,000 to 200,000 on the day a year ago.