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Housing Frustrates Residents

By Rob Leichner | Apr. 30, 2001

Officials say complaining parents are not the reason that rising sophomores had trouble moving off South Campus for next year.Rumors that the parents of incoming freshmen, concerned about unsightly construction, have successfully pressured housing officials to keep their children off South Campus have spread since housing assignments recently were issued.But Director of University Housing Christopher Payne said the main factors are a record number of housing applications from returning students, the closing of Joyner Residence Hall for renovations and the reservation of a certain number

Hamm Comes Back Home

By Kelly Lusk | Apr. 30, 2001

Mia Hamm never lost on Fetzer Field during her standout collegiate career at North Carolina.And she wasn't going to let anything - not even a sprained knee - upset that record.In her first time playing on Fetzer Field since Nov. 21, 1993 in the NCAA Championship game, Hamm's heroics during the WUSA matchup between the Washington Freedom and the Carolina Courage were reminiscent of her days at UNC.

Town Defends Landfill Placement

By Matt Viser | Apr. 30, 2001

Charges of environmental racism in Orange County have local officials jumping to defend their case.A recent study conducted by a UNC class cites evidence that the county landfill was placed in an area simply because of its high minority population.But Orange County officials say the location was picked because it was inexpensive and large enough to accommodate the landfill, not because of its racial demographics.Despite a real presence of environmental racism in some areas of the country, the charges are unfounded in this case, officials say."We take these type of allegations

Work to Make the BCC Unite

By Kenneth Chandler | Apr. 30, 2001

Martin Luther King asserted in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail that "anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds." To echo King's comments, I believe it is important that we adhere to these ideals at UNC-Chapel Hill as well.But with the groundbreaking of the Black Cultural Center on Thursday, I believe we are well on our way to creating yet another exclusionary institution that hinders rather than helps in the movement toward racial unity.

University Athletics Committed To Workers' Rights, Concerns

By Dick Baddour | Apr. 30, 2001

The University of North Carolina is currently in the latter stages of a five-year arrangement with Nike in which the company provides us with shoes, apparel and equipment for every sport in the Department of Athletics.The existing contract is the second one the University has entered into with Nike. UNC is one of just a half-dozen schools with which Nike has such a broad-based, all-sports agreement.University officials are now renegotiating the contract with Nike.

A Look Back At 4 Years of UNC Sports

By Bret Strelow | Apr. 30, 2001

There have been many memorable sports moments in the last four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.The senior class of 2001 was deprived the chance to see Dean Smith roam the sidelines, but few of the 22,050 fans in attendance at the Smith Center on the night of Feb. 5, 1998, will forget UNC's win against Duke and the off-the-glass-alley-oop-that-almost-was with Ed Cota and Vince Carter.These same seniors filled Kenan Stadium on Saturdays as freshmen to watch Mack Brown's Tar Heels. Most even came an hour or two early. A scene like the one at Kenan on Nov.

Symptoms of Senioritis Can Strike Victims Early

By Amol Naik | Apr. 30, 2001

So, some buddies and I are sitting at Time Out the other night, you know on one of those nights when you try to fight a tree for stepping on your shoe, and in between mouthfuls of fried okra we came to a frightening realization: We're the oldest people in the place. I look around me and see kids who look like their parents have just dropped them off after the freshman dance -- the high school freshman dance. (Oops, I mean freshperson dance. Wouldn't want to offend anybody.) When in the hell did this happen?

Crowd Protests Nuclear Expansion

By Kellie Dixon | Apr. 30, 2001

Early Saturday morning, 10 bicyclists pedaled furiously from Sen. John Edwards' Raleigh office down a 22-mile stretch to protest the on-site expansion of a nearby power plant.The bicyclists wore signs encouraging motorists to follow them to Carolina Power & Light Co.'s Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, where more than 100 residents, students and other activists teamed up to protest the plant's potential on-site expansion.

Looking Back on Columnist Time

By Linda Chupkowski | Apr. 30, 2001

Today is my last column in The Daily Tar Heel. At first, I wasn't so sure I should take on a responsibility equivalent to an extra three-page paper each week, but in the end, the experience was worth it. In my application for the position, I wrote I wanted to provide a progressive voice for the UNC community. I got to do that and so much more.Through my column, I was able to have many inspiring and educational conversations with friends. I also got some practice in e-mail management and still have an inbox full of responses to a column I wrote four weeks ago.

UNC Stomps UMass to End Regular Season

By Brad Lewis | Apr. 30, 2001

The North Carolina women's lacrosse team had a lot to play for Sunday at Henry Stadium. Not only was it Senior Day, but the No. 7 Tar Heels were looking to send a message to the NCAA selection committee, especially after a 7-6 loss to sixth-ranked Dartmouth on Friday. Next Sunday, the committee will announce the 16 teams that will go on to postseason play.UNC delivered under pressure with a 20-5 pummeling of Massachusetts."We took out our frustration today, and I think that was big deal for us," UNC goalie Melissa Coyne said.

UNC Students Need To Unite to Avoid Budgetary Disaster

By Staff Editor | Apr. 30, 2001

TO THE EDITOR:I am a staff columnist with The Technician, the N.C. State University newspaper. Before you jeer and call me a country, truck-driving redneck, I want to let you know I am neither. Today I am writing to solicit the unified support of all UNC schools, for we all have become aware of the impending budgetary crisis. This crisis not only affects us, but it also affects the growth of our respective communities.The often unheard victim of the state's budget crisis are the community colleges.

UNC, Nike Consider Labor Issue

By Kim Minugh | Apr. 30, 2001

Department of Athletics officials say UNC is taking a groundbreaking approach in drafting its new contract with Nike, addressing labor concerns for the first time in the partnership's history.Director of Athletics Dick Baddour said the University's negotiators are hoping to incorporate UNC's labor code into the deal, balancing the department's financial needs and UNC's social responsibilities. By doing so, he said, UNC would set an example for other universities. "We've been talking to Nike about initiatives," Baddour said in an interview with The Daily Tar Heel on Sunday.

Courage Goes Down on Late Penalty Kick

By Kelly Lusk | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Ashley Atkinson | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Brad Chiasson | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By David Povill | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Rachel Cottone | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Christopher Owens | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Michael McKnight | Apr. 30, 2001

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

By Lauren Ritter | Apr. 30, 2001

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.