Women's Tennis

Courage Goes Down on Late Penalty Kick

Carolina Courage coach Marcia McDermott summed up her team's loss in five words."Mia is always a threat," she said.The Courage was successful in containing women's soccer's most decorated athlete, Mia Hamm, for most of the first half. Carolina midfielder Erin Baxter's slide tackle in the 15th minute even sent her to the sideline with a knee sprain. But Hamm refused to let anyone dominate her on Fetzer Field at her alma mater.

Ledger Takes On Starring Role

LOS ANGELES -- Despite a role opposite Mel Gibson in last summer's "The Patriot," Heath Ledger doesn't have to disguise himself to avoid throngs of fans just yet.But in his new film, "A Knight's Tale," Ledger is the star. His name comes first in the credits, and his face is on the poster that adorns magazines and billboards nationwide. And after the film's May 11 release, fans are likely to come running. The 22-year-old Ledger isn't letting the prospect of idolhood get to him yet."I really don't sit around worrying about that," he said.

Students Showcase Research at Event

Friday's annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research indicated that research projects are not dreaded by all UNC students.The symposium, held at the James M. Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence, recognized students for their work in a range of fields.

Tar Heel Voices Delight With Vocals, Comedy

Occassionally, you get to see a performance here on campus that makes you feel proud as hell to be a Tar Heel -- a performance that makes you appreciate the opportunity to be at such a beautiful place, surrounded by such talented people.The Tar Heel Voices' "Mustn't See TV" spring concert Saturday evening, like most every show they do, was one of those performances.A curious mix of beautiful a cappella music and skits, each song showcased a different vocalist, and each group member was given a chance to shine.

Vote on Hate Crimes Delayed

Legislation that will extend hate-crime laws to cover gays and lesbians was heard by a Senate committee last month but was referred to an appropriations committee last week after the bill appeared it would fail in a vote before the legislature crossover deadline.All non-appropriations bills must have been approved by one of the houses by last Thursday to be passed during this legislative session.The bill, which will also include age, gender and disability hate crimes if passed, was sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Lucas, D-Durham, and Sen.

Carrboro Budget Revealed

Members of Carrboro's town staff took the first step toward solidifying the town's budget Friday when they presented the recommended budget to the public.But some town officials are disappointed with the recommendations, fearing that the state's budget crisis could keep the town from expanding services.Carrboro's recommended budget, which totals $12,687,714, focuses on basic services and includes a recommended increase in property taxes.Town Manager Robert Morgan and Assistant Town Manager Bing Roenigk presented the proposed budget at a press conference Friday morning.

Bush Approval High After 1st 100 Days

After 36 days of recounts, lawsuits and dangling chads, Texas Gov. George W. Bush was named the winner of one of the closest and most contested presidential elections in American history. When President Bush entered the White House on the bitterly cold and rainy afternoon of Jan.

Relay to Fight Cancer Draws 600

Pink-haired clowns, music and balloons might bring to mind a circus, but such festive fare were part of a weekend event with a much more serious purpose -- raising money for cancer research.The Relay for Life was a 24-hour event held Friday through Saturday and sponsored by the American Cancer Society at the East Chapel Hill High School track.More than 600 people on 40 different teams raised $48,786 this year."This is really successful," said Marc Huber, the chairman of the event.

Women Get League of Their Own

If only Brandi Chastain had taken her shirt off five years ago.Rather than a conference room or board meeting, the Women's United Soccer Association, or WUSA, was born on the field of Pasadena's Rose Bowl. In the championship game of the 1999 Women's World Cup, the U.S.

`Knight's Tale' Clich

"A Knight's Tale" starts out like any other movie set in the Middle Ages. But you realize something's amiss when the peasants, gathered for a jousting tournament, start thumping their ale mugs along to Queen's "We Will Rock You." And that's what sets "A Knight's Tale" apart -- it's a medieval tale that blatantly trades historical accuracy for adventure, contemporary comedy and a slammin' '70s soundtrack.The film stars Heath Ledger ("The Patriot") as William Thatcher, a peasant who doesn't have the noble pedigree required to joust.

Residents Vocalize Fears About Master Plan

Chapel Hill residents got a chance to air out their concerns about the Master Plan and plea for their homes in front of a panel of University and town officials Thursday night in Dey Hall.The Carolina Environmental Student Alliance sponsored the event, which was meant to provide a voice for people on all sides of the University's Master Plan, a 50-year plan for campus development.Panel members included Orange County Commissioner Margaret Brown, director of the Master Plan Jonathan Howes and Chapel Hill resident Diana Steele.The responsive audience consisted of about 15 Chapel Hill res

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Chancellor Opens His Door to Concerns in Budget Crisis

During his four-year tenure at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, some say Chancellor James Moeser acted like the top dog -- a pedigree breed butting heads with the pups of faculty and staff.He wielded a majority of the decision-making powers, most notably in a controversial decision to shuffle funding allocations, an occasion when some say he muzzled disgruntled faculty members who felt the effects of minimized funds.Miles Bryant, president of the Academic Senate at UN-L, said conflict arose because faculty members felt their voices in the matter were stifled.

Legislators To Revise Budget Cut

After scrambling last week to submit proposed budget cuts to the N.C.

Students Use Art to Tell UNC's `Hidden Truths'

Beneath the watchful eye of Silent Sam, a group of Art 63 students gathered Thursday night to remember the "hidden truths" of UNC.A mock funeral march down Franklin Street preceded the memorial service.As the students, who were clothed in black, traveled from Hanes Art Center to a fenced-in graveyard of artwork in front of Silent Sam, their somber faces and mournful attire drew many curious stares from observers.

Students Cleared in CAA Case

The Board of Elections reported Thursday that it could not find enough evidence to unequivocally link two students to an e-mail scandal that disrupted February's race for Carolina Athletic Association president. Board members ruled that they could not prove the guilt of senior Liz Gardner and junior B.J. Talley beyond a reasonable doubt, although members say evidence strongly implicates the two students.Gardner and Talley were accused of crafting a forged e-mail that was submitted as evidence in the Feb.

Our Playtime Comes to an End

In the beginning, I promised to get you off. I said I'd push buttons. I guaranteed ultimate titillation. And knowing that I've succeeded, I'm happy that our playtime's over.But now I wish to give something back. This last column belongs to you, readers. Here are a few excerpts from letters you've sent me throughout the semester. I've answered most of you in private, but now I'll lay some of our dialogue out for the public. No.

Chapel Hill Needs a Cultural Center to Promote Diversity

TO THE EDITOR:I was recently informed that Parking Lot No. 5, located on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, is going to be transformed for a more intelligent and useful purpose. I'm writing to urge the Chapel Hill Town Council members to push for a city cultural center -- something to promote congregation of people of all ages and cultures, similar to Carrboro's Weaver Street. This would be an excellent use of that space, much more so than something like an office building or indoor facility.Thank you for your time.Caroline LindseyFreshmanEnglish

New BCC `Breaks' Into History

View more photos from the ground breaking. As shovels penetrated the soil and African percussion pounded away at the morning's celebration, Linda Sutton felt the urge to dance."This was such an incredible (occasion), I just felt the ground needed to be danced on," the 1995 UNC graduate said. "There were so many tears and frustration in trying to make this happen ...

Airport's Proximity to Horace Williams Tract Poses Many Dangers

TO THE EDITOR:Amanda Wilson ("UNC, Town Lay Plans for Williams Tract" April 24) paints a pretty picture of the Horace Williams campus of 2050, but there is one "roaring" omission: What about the airport? The Ayers Saint Gross plan is virtually silent on the use of that long strip of tarmac that runs across the southern margin of the planned community. However, the airport is pivotal in the University's plan to attract corporate funding for development.But at what cost?