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Rock Exhibit Crowds Ackland

The music of the `60s received an artistic treatment Sunday at a record breaking exhibit opening at the Ackland Art Museum. Nearly 2,000 poeple spilled off the Ackland Art Museum's front steps to view the 50 photographs of the "Linda McCartney: Portrait of the Sixties" exhibit. The Ackland's currator of exhibitions, Barbara Matilsky said the crowd was the biggest showing at an exhibit opening the Ackland has experienced. Linda McCartney was an accomplished photographer and wife to Paul McCartney of the Beatles who died of cancer in 1998.

Weezer Returns with Short But Catchy Release

Thank God Weezer is back. So much of what passes for music these days sucks - Britney Spears, N'Sync, and even formerly cool bands like the Foo Fighters have become the 90's version of bad-'80s hair bands. Not so with Weezer. Their new album, Weezer, not to be confused with their first album by the same name, has enough guitar riffs and wholesome pop goodness for any music lover.

Double Dutch

There are several sores on the face of Mother Earth: the Pentagon, Mount Rushmore and the Mall of America. I'll probably find out eventually, but I'm pretty sure the tenth ring of hell is one of the floors of the Mall of America. For those who have never been, the Mall houses more than 250 businesses in its 4.2 million square feet and features an indoor amusement park and an aquarium. The place is overrun with cattle, and I'm not talking about the livestock from the surrounding farms of Minneapolis-St. Paul. "Look, a Baby Gap." Moo.

Film Fails to `Evolve' From Mediocrity

The man known for those "Make 7-Up Yours" commercials, Orlando Jones, and the star of "The X Files," David Duchovny, make for an interesting comedy duo. (Please notice I did not use the adjective "funny.") Duchovny and Jones don't click together on-screen during "Evolution" - their relationship is more scripted than natural. On top of that, the jokes are weak one-liners, which even the best of actors couldn't magically make funny.

Former V-Roy Mines Va. Roots on Tyrants

Becoming a solo artist can be a challenge for someone who had existed so admirably in a band context. This doesn't seem to be a harsh transition, however, for ex-V-Roys frontman Scott Miller and his band, The Commonwealth, on their first studio release, "Thus Always to Tyrants." The first single, "I Made A Mess of This Town," features big open-chord electric guitar strumming and a harmonica solo performed by Miller.

UNC, Qatar Discuss Business School

Members of UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School faculty could be teaching classes under the desert sun of Qatar next year. The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, a government-backed organization in the small Middle East country, approached the business school about two years ago to discuss opening a branch business school. "We're still in discussions with our faculty to gauge the level of support and to be sure that we've considered all the issues," said Julie Collins, a senior associate dean at the business school.

Orange County May Use Bilingual Signs

All signs point to Spanish after the Orange County Board of Commissioners' June 5 meeting. Due to rapid growth of the Hispanic population in the county, the board has decided to implement a plan that may translate signs at key government buildings. Alex Asbun, director of El Centro Latino, said the population shift has made translated signs necessary. "We realize the need of translating when Latinos come asking questions because they don't know how to access government buildings," Asbun said. Data from the 2000 U.S.

Double Dutch

When the sidewalks start sizzling and the nights stop being nippy, it gives a girl a hankering for something new. We just couldn't be seen in last year's fashion doing the Franklin Street stumble! Seems like summertime unites the women of the world on a mission like no other: we've got to shop. Sweat shops, though, have really got to go. I'm not talking about factories employing youngsters in the third world, but rather most every store in the mall. Anyone who's been lured in by those leggy plastic figures swathed in the latest snazzy getup will know exactly what I mean.

`Swordfish' Delivers Solid, Sexy Fun

Merciless bloody shootings. A flying Greyhound bus. Hostages exploding. Insane car chases with sleek, sporty vehicles breaking the sound barrier. A truly revealing performance by the beautiful Halle Berry. Who can possibly argue that this doesn't add up to true Hollywood entertainment? Greed for substantial amounts of money is the central theme of this movie, but the means used to reach this end contain an amazing amount of visual flair, along with ideas never before used in such a production. At times, "Swordfish" will leave your jaw open and drooling in disbelief.

Students and Faculty Invited To Participate In Employee Forum

TO THE EDITOR: On Thursday, June 14, Chancellor Moeser will introduce Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Robert Shelton at the Employee Forum. The unique feature of this meeting is that faculty, staff and students are all invited, and that for staff, participation is considered work time. This community meeting will be an opportunity to sort out the different boundaries of jurisdiction. Dr. Joseph Ferrel will present a brief overview of our legislative budget process.

Gerrard May Be Used As Religious Facility

University officials say they will consider a proposal to develop Gerrard Hall for use as a non-denominational spiritual facility when renovations begin later this year. Bronwyn Leech, a 1998 graduate of the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication, submitted the proposal to Chancellor James Moeser in May. "It's something that I felt a need for when I was a student there," Leech said.

Locals Protest Israeli Actions

A mixed group of Israeli, Palestinian and American men and women gathered in Chapel Hill Friday to protest continued U.S.

CAA Works to Eradicate Effects of Turbulent Year

As UNC students close out the remainder of the academic year, Carolina Athletic Association officials hope to close a tumultuous chapter in the organization's history.CAA President Reid Chaney said he plans to give the organization a face lift by distancing himself from past administrations marred by scandal.But Chaney says the changes will be more than cosmetic. He said his administration will take key lessons from both the successes and failures of former CAA President Tee Pruitt's two-year term.

UNC Changes Food Providers

Carolina Dining Services has signed a new contract to provide food and service for the University's dining halls and cafes.UNC officials have forged a partnership with ARAMARK management services, to begin in August when the University's current five-year contract with Sodexho-Marriott runs out.Ira Simon, dining services administrator, said officials signed a 10-year contract with ARAMARK after a 12- to 15-person committee examined bid proposals from ARAMARK, Sodexho-Marriott and Chartwells, another food services provider."It's only going to get better," Simon said.

Dilbert 05/02/01

Promise of Fall Crumbled in Spring for Tar Heels

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.With apologies to Charles Dickens, his opening lines of "A Tale of Two Cities" aptly apply to North Carolina's fall and spring seasons. Although there were notable exceptions, the former was a lot better than the latter.North Carolina got things off on the right foot with its first game of the year -- a 3-0 field hockey victory against Duke on Aug. 26.

System Touts Victories, Fights Cuts

Against a backdrop of colorful posters, supporters held rallies to attract voters to their cause -- a $3.1 billion higher education bond referendum to fund capital improvements at the state's universities and community colleges.The bond referendum's overwhelming passage in November was possibly the highlight of a year in which the system faced possible budget cuts, numerous turnovers in leadership and a growing debate over its tuition-setting policy.State leaders teamed up with UNC-system and campus officials in the fall to help build support for the bond package.But the strength of s

State Welcomes in New Generation of Politics

For nearly a decade, the face of state politics in North Carolina has been changing, slowly but surely. But in the last 12 months, the floodgates opened.Gone are the familiar faces of state government -- Gov. Jim Hunt, Agricultural Commissioner Jim Graham, State Treasurer Harlan Boyles -- and the more than 75 years experience that came with them.In their places, a generation of baby boomers, led by Gov. Mike Easley, have stepped up in their place.

Farewell, Freshmen

The goal was to bring all of the fresh perspectives together last week -- for the first and last time as freshmen. In August, The Daily Tar Heel set out to "chart the lives of these first-year students as they move in, rush, join student organizations, study, take exams and return home."And because each freshman did just that, one last meeting with the four chosen to represent 3,400 was required.But the fashion in which each of the four freshmen arrived offered a bit of insight into each one's life and year at UNC.Of course, Aletha Green was a couple minutes early.

Time Will Tell Staying Power of Bunting, Doherty

Brendan Haywood sat at the table, still in shock that he had played his final college basketball game.Haywood and North Carolina had just been eliminated by Penn State in the NCAA Tournament's second round -- earlier than most people expected -- and a reporter asked Haywood to reflect on his career at UNC."I've had a lot of good moments here," said Haywood, the school's all-time leading shot blocker. "I was happy with my career here, I've made a lot of good friends, and I've met a lot of different coaches.