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Provost Rejects CIT, CTL Merger

Provost Robert Shelton decided last week not to merge two faculty resource centers after receiving a report from a task force formed to aid the union. Instead of conducting the merger, which has met with criticism from faculty in recent months, the provost asked the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Instructional Technology to conduct self-examinations and update their mission statements. The CTL is an academic development and support center, and the CIT is a support center for integrating technology into learning.

UNC Students Should Know Nike Has Strict Labor Standards

TO THE EDITOR: The recent editorial, "Making Deals," by The Daily Tar Heel, (Oct. 24) challenged Nike to live up to the labor practice standards agreed to in our eight-year contract extension with the UNC. Let me provide clarity for your readers about Nike's contract factories and manufacturing standards. First and foremost, UNC students, faculty and staff should feel confident knowing that products with the Tar Heel logo -- whether made in the United States or abroad -- were made under well-established standards and regularly monitored working conditions.

Employees Forum Discusses Parking, Condemns Terrorists

UNC staff members discussed parking and transportation concerns at Wednesday morning's meeting of the Employee Forum. A presentation at the forum by Transit Demand Coordinator Debbie Freed generated criticism of the University's transportation policies among forum delegates. "The time has come where we don't just want to change our transportation habits, we have to change," Freed said.

Setting the Date

It's 2:30 p.m. on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, but no sunlight reaches down a steep and narrow stairway. A man named Mouse is hard at work beneath Franklin Street. It's dark. Mouse lights a cigarette, puts a jazz compact disc on the stereo and listens intently. Mountains of folders, papers and photos are spread out before him. He looks down at the mess. "It's all propaganda," he says with a laugh. Mouse has what some people would say is one of the most important jobs in Chapel Hill.

Internet Troubles Plague Special Election

Despite computer server errors Wednesday morning that forced election officials to scramble late into the evening, the campus elections ended Wednesday night as planned. Student Body President Justin Young, along with other student government officials, contemplated extending voting for Homecoming king and queen and open Student Congress seats through today because they feared the technical problems had kept some students from voting. But officials decided to call the race Wednesday night after candidates unanimously voiced concern about extending the election, and all agreed to accept

Police Roundup 11/08/01

Bicyclist Hit by Car; No Charges Filed A car struck a bicyclist on South Road on Wednesday at about 8:45 a.m. The driver of the green Ford Taurus was turning right into the Bell Tower parking lot when she struck the bicyclist, knocking him to the ground. University police and EMS responded to the scene, where the rider was treated for minor cuts and bruises and released with no hospital treatment. No charges were filed against the driver. Further details were unavailable Wednesday. University Wednesday, Nov.

FBI, Police Work to Find Robber

The Chapel Hill Police Department is working with the FBI to find a man who robbed a Wachovia Bank on Tuesday afternoon. The bank, which is located off Airport Road on 101 Banks Drive near Interstate 40, was robbed at 12:52 p.m., reports state.

GPSF Passes Child-Care Resolution

The Graduate and Professional Student Federation unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night asking the University to address the issue of child care for graduate students. Among other things, the resolution proposes a 75 cent increase in student fees for child-care services. "The best thing, I think, would be to first send out this message," said GPSF President Mikisha Brown.

Family, Coach Aid Crawford's Game

Through the tutelage of his father, older brother -- and the help of some PVC pipes -- North Carolina's Matt Crawford learned the game of soccer. And learned it very early. "Probably since I could walk, as far as I know," said Crawford, a midfielder and defender for the Tar Heels.

Hip Hoppers Ignite Cradle With DJ Skills, Recklessness

The Arsonists, DJ Swamp and Swollen Members Cat's Cradle Monday, Nov. 5 4 Stars It's not often a good hip-hop act comes to the area (Ja Rule does not count).

School Board Considers Change in Field Trip Policy

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education is looking at potential changes to its field trip policy in light of the recent national crisis. Superintendent Neil Pedersen brought the proposed changes to a work session the board held last Thursday. The proposed changes include provisions for approval of field trips, which would require permission from the school principal. Teachers and other chaperones also would be able to opt out of participating in a field trip if they felt their safety could be in danger. School officials also discussed whether parents will be able to take th

UNC's QBs Go Home To Mourn

North Carolina quarterbacks Ronald Curry and Darian Durant have left the team to go to their respective hometowns after deaths in their families, UNC coach John Bunting announced at his weekly press conference Tuesday. "It kind of puts football in perspective of what's important," Bunting said. "Our hearts and prayers go out to these two gentlemen. Two fine, fine people and their families." Durant left the team Saturday to be with his family in Florence, S.C., after the death of his stepmother.

Nelson Clinches 4th Term

The Carrboro mayoral race featured an experienced incumbent against a political newcomer -- and on Election Day, experience prevailed. Incumbent Mike Nelson secured his fourth term as Carrboro mayor Tuesday with a landslide victory over challenger Stacy Smith, according to unofficial election results. Nelson said he believes his experience in local politics was the key factor in his victory. "I think my record of working hard for Carrboro for eight years was the contributing factor," Nelson said.

Business School Transitions To New Network

A change in the University's computer network structure last weekend baffled some business school students, but officials said most students were only slightly affected by the modification. Beginning last Friday, all students enrolled in the Kenan-Flagler Business School were placed behind a different router in the University's computer network system. Officials say this step is one in a gradual process by UNC's technical support services to improve the University's computer network. "This is the first step in changing the entire campus network architecture," said Jim Gogan, direct

Clinton's National Security Advisor to Speak on Campus

Sandy Berger, national security advisor during President Clinton's second term, will speak on campus today at 4 p.m.

Officials Voice Support for Qatar Program

UNC officials who traveled to Qatar this weekend expressed overwhelming support for establishing an undergraduate business degree program in the Middle Eastern nation, Chancellor James Moeser said Tuesday. Moeser, who participated in the trip, said he conducted an informal survey on the plane among faculty members who traveled to Doha, Qatar's capital. "Among the group that made the trip, the reactions were overwhelmingly positive," he said. Moeser, several administrators, three Board of Trustees members, two Board of Governors members and about 40 faculty membe

Incumbents, New Member Join Board

Experience prevailed in the race for seats on Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education, as voters returned incumbents Nick Didow and Valerie Foushee. Newcomer Lisa Stuckey also gained a spot on the board. The three newly elected Board of Education members significantly surpassed defeated candidates Joel Dunn and Chon Shoaf in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial returns. Didow said he is pleased to have the opportunity to continue as a member of the school board. “I’m also pleased that my fellow incumbent is returning to the board,” Didow added.

Cartoon 11/07/01

UNC `Seizes the Moment' Against Lower-Tier Foe

North Carolina's swimming and diving team was in that situation Tuesday when it hosted Duke. UNC's coach, Frank Comfort, said the Tar Heels haven't lost to Duke since 1938, when the two schools met at a YMCA in Durham. UNC dominated Duke again, taking first place in 24 of the 32 events. North Carolina men's team captain Chris Helin described the competition as an intense practice. "It's nothing really too big," Helin said.

Incumbent, 3 Newcomers Seize Town Council Seats

In a close election Tuesday, one incumbent and three newcomers seized the four seats up for grabs on the Chapel Hill Town Council. Incumbent Edith Wiggins prevailed with the most votes. Newcomers Dorothy Verkerk, Ed Harrison and Mark Kleinschmidt also won seats on the council, according to unofficial returns. "I'm really grateful to the citizens for re-electing me," Wiggins said.