Women's Tennis

Men's Tennis Bows Out Early

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Put Nick Monroe in a bubble Friday afternoon, and maybe he wins his match against Clemson's Darren Knight.Keep North Carolina's No. 3 seed from realizing that his match will decide whether the second-seeded Tar Heels advance to the semifinals of the ACC championship, and maybe his muscles don't tighten and his shots stay steady.

Mayors Address Transportation Woes

The population growth in the Triangle is causing problems with transportation, and four area mayors are doing their part to address the situation.At an Assembly of Governments meeting in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Cary Mayor Glen Lang presented the Regional Transportation Strategy for the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.Lang presented the strategy on behalf of Durham Mayor Nick Tennyson, Raleigh Mayor Paul Coble, Chapel Hill Mayor Rosemary Waldorf and himself.

Duke Tops Women's Lacrosse

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Duke's women's lacrosse players had an agenda entering the ACC tournament semifinal game against North Carolina.They wanted to make history. And the Blue Devils 10-5 win against UNC at Disney's Wide World of SportsComplex did just that. Duke tore up the Tar Heels to advance to the ACC championship game for the first time in school history. "This is a very special team," Blue Devil coach Kerstin Kimel said.

Students Vow to Fight Budget Cuts

As UNC-system officials prepare to lobby the N.C. General Assembly to prevent possible budget cuts, the UNC Association of Student Governments has made its own plans for appealing to the legislature.The ASG is sending state lawmakers a memo, urging them to find solutions to the state's budget woes other than slicing $125 million out of the UNC-system budget. The Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Education formally requested last week that UNC-system officials find a way to cut 7 percent from the University's recurring budget.

Barksdale 12th Pick Overall in WNBA Draft

Former North Carolina women's basketball players LaQuanda Barksdale and Juana Brown were selected in the WNBA Draft.Barksdale, who was invited by the WNBA to attend the draft in the NBA Entertainment Studios in Secaucus, N.J., was the 12th pick overall. "I'm excited but more relieved to find out where I'm going," Barksdale said during a telephone interview. Brown was the 49th overall selection, going to the Seattle Storm.Novices Earn Rowing TitleOAK RIDGE, Tenn.

Expanding Free Trade Great For Business, Bad For People

I am writing to inform The Daily Tar Heel readers about a serious threat to political democracy, economic justice and environmental health. The threat comes from an impending international trade agreement called the Free Trade Area of the Americas, which would basically extend the North American Free Trade Agreement to 34 nations of the Americas. The FTAA must be recognized as an effort by multi-national corporations to impose upon us even more thoroughly a value system in which their profit is the only serious priority.

Moeser Urges Faculty, Students to Fight Proposed Budget Cut

Rousing applause echoed through the halls of Wilson Library on Friday as faculty members lauded Chancellor James Moeser's powerful argument against the possible budget cuts from the UNC system.Moeser rallied those attending the Faculty Council meeting to support him in his stand against the 7 percent budget cut from the UNC system -- a total of $125 million -- that the state legislature's Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Education formally requested last week.

`Greek Freaks' Step to Raise Money

Hours of planning and organization proved the recipe for success for the Mu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc., bringing a spicy blend of music, dance and cultural pride to the UNC campus again this year.Greek Freak 2001 drew an audience of nearly 8,000 as well as eight step teams from regional universities Friday night, making Carmichael Auditorium the venue for what organizers call the largest step show on the East Coast.Stepping, which originates from a form of worship in African culture, incorporates both traditional and modern dance elements to express cultural pride.

ASG Picks Payne for 2nd Term

RALEIGH -- In an overwhelming show of support Saturday, the UNC Association of Student Governments delegates re-elected Andrew Payne as president.Payne's running mate, and the new vice president of the ASG, is Sonia Blanks, who served as student body president at Fayetteville State University. "Thank you for your support," N.C. State University student Payne said after being elected.

Tailbacks Shine in Spring Game

North Carolina's spring football practice came to a close Saturday afternoon in confusing fashion with its intrasquad scrimmage at Kenan Stadium.The teams didn't matchup Blue vs. White. The squads didn't even keep the same personnel. Defenders scored points for everything from breaking up passes to causing three-and-outs.

Duke Tops UNC, Wins Series

Duke's baseball team claimed more than an ACC series victory against North Carolina at Boshamer Stadium this weekend.After breaking a 12-game losing streak to the Tar Heels on Saturday , the Blue Devils shut out UNC 4-0 Sunday to clinch the inaugural Carlyle Cup.Duke starter Justin Dilucchio and four relievers limited UNC (25-20, 6-12 in the ACC) to six hits while stranding 13 Tar Heels in the shutout performance.The victory gave Duke (20-25, 7-10) a 2-1 series win and the three decisive points in the all-sports competition between the rival athletic programs."I think we knew

Two Candidates to Vie For ASG Presidency

This Saturday, two candidates will vie for the post of president of the UNC Association of Student Governments at N.C. State University.Current ASG President Andrew Payne will run for re-election against challenger David Chesley, who is ASG vice president for legislative affairs.The following is an outline of their platform goals.Andrew PaynePayne, who has served as president since last September, is a senior double major in environmental science and engineering at N.C.

Town, UNC Examine Noise Rules

Students and residents gathered Wednesday night to question local officials about the validity of proposed changes to Chapel Hill's noise ordinance, which could potentially fine loud Thursday night partygoers.The Chapel Hill Town Council held a public hearing to gather feedback from residents on the proposed changes, which included reducing the acceptable sound level in residential districts from 60 to 50 decibels during the day and from 50 to 45 decibels at night.The proposal would limit noise from boomboxes and car radios to a 50-foot radius and would also reduce the availability of pe

Face Behind the `Freak'

Hundreds of hours of organizing, making phone calls, forming strategies, meeting with committees and writing letters will have their grand finale tonight. Then senior Charles Campbell will have a chance to relax.Maybe.Greek Freak is the annual step show and afterparty sponsored by the Mu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. Last year Greek Freak had a record attendance of 8,132 people.

Op-ed Writer Wishes To Clarify Position On Slave Reparations

TO THE EDITOR:Since the running of my op-ed in the April 16 edition of The Daily Tar Heel "Redistribute Poker Chips for Cheating Retribution," I've been inundated with e-mail responses.But I have two clarification points. First, the poker game analogy is not mine. It is the "brainchild" of Prof. Roy L. Brooks, co-author of "Civil Rights Litigation" (2000). I used it because I thought it would provide a practical understanding of the fundamental problem.

Orange County Kids Need to Habla Espanol

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Hispanics now make up the largest minority in North Carolina.

Students Celebrate TAs

Teaching assistants and their families congregated on Polk Place to enjoy the Thursday afternoon shade, munch on free barbecue and listen to the voices and chords of UNC musical groups.The food and events were all a part of the fourth annual TA Appreciation Barbecue and SpringFest.In previous years, SpringFest was a showcase for UNC groups to perform and entertain students.Former Student Body Vice President Lerissa Rentas said the goal of the event was to thank TAs and to remind them that their hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Sunday Brings Chill To Franklin Street

An estimated 35,000 people will flock to downtown Chapel Hill on Sunday to enjoy springtime weather and a wealth of local arts and entertainment talent.The 29th annual Apple Chill Street Fair, featuring arts, crafts, live entertainment and food, will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Unsolved Mysteries

When several construction workers showed up for work New Year's Day 2000, they found something unusual -- the gate to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Plant was unlocked.But that paled in comparison to the shocking discovery they made next. Near the gravel driveway, the workers found the lifeless body of 21-year-old Michael Crosby, who had been shot four times in his head and face with a small-caliber handgun.Lt. Marvin Clark of the Chapel Hill Police Department said he remembers vividly the day Crosby was found."We worked for seven or eight hours at first," he said.

Dilbert 04/20/01