Women's Tennis

Dilbert 04/10/01

U.S. to World: `Let Them Eat Cake!'

Vandana Shiva is an early leader for the Marie Antoinette award of the 21st century.Shiva spends much of her time jet-setting around the world, preaching against those who would help the poor of her native India. When 10,000 of her countryfolk were killed and 10 to 15 million left homeless in the October 1999 cyclone, she protested against the food aid Americans distributed to the starving victims because, like 60 percent of U.S.

Workers' Treatment Questioned

Recent protests claiming that institutional racism still exists on UNC's campus have brought attention to another case of allegedly unfair conditions -- the treatment of University housekeepers.Last Monday, protesters from the On the Wake of Emancipation Campaign raised concerns about the treatment of campus housekeepers, calling it one form of institutional racism among many at UNC.

North Campus Construction Slated to Start

South Campus residents have been complaining all year about construction, but North Campus residents soon will face construction problems of their own. An $8 million renovation project is set to begin this summer on the steamline loop that provides both heating and hot water to North Campus residence halls.The loop is about 50 to 70 years old and is in need of replacement, said Larry Hicks, associate director of housing.

Roberts Snags Weekly ACC Pitching Award

North Carolina junior right hander Ralph Roberts was named the ACC Pitcher of the Week on Monday after he collected wins at N.C. State and Maryland last week.Roberts, who is 2-0 with a team-best 3.00 ERA on the season, came out of the bullpen in his first three pitching appearances of the season before flourishing in three straight starts. Roberts earned a no-decision March 28 against Winthrop, but got wins in North Carolina's victories at N.C. State on April 2 and at Maryland on Sunday.

Horowitz Protesters Acted With Decorum, Great Show of Activism

TO THE EDITOR:This letter is in response to Bruce Newman's needlessly harsh attack on the protesters of the now-infamous Horowitz column ("Protesters' Response to Horowitz Column "Knee-Jerk Reaction" April 6).Newman made it entirely clear that he does not agree with the protesters' point of view. He does not feel that the Horowitz column is racist, and he feels that there was nothing that ought to have prevented its running in The Daily Tar Heel.

A Community of Choices

It's 8:45 a.m. Sunday, and the members of this congregation are beginning to gather.As they shuffle into their place of worship, they greet each other, catch up on news of the week and begin their service. But inside no prayers can be heard, no pews can be found, no songs are sung. The place that they are meeting is not a church.Here, at the Chapel Hill Zen Center, the scene inside the "zendo" is different.

Town Council Finalizes Master Plan Response

Chapel Hill Town Council members unanimously approved a response Monday to UNC Chancellor James Moeser's March 7 request that University growth be exempted from town zoning regulations.The statement, deferred since March 26 to allow for revisions based on resident comments, outlines the town's legal requirement to uphold regulation of any new development. New UNC growth has become increasingly debated with the UNC Board of Trustees' recent approval of the Master Plan, a 50-year blueprint for campus growth.

Student Government Teaches `Life Skills'

A Monday night seminar hosted by student government offered five students a chance to learn more about how to lease an apartment and approach credit card issues.The event, organized by former Academic Affairs Chairwoman Amanda Harrell, was held in Bingham Hall and featured Carol Badgett, an attorney with Student Legal Services.Harrell said this lecture, the first in a series of Life Skills Seminars slated for this semester, was the idea of former Student Body President Brad Matthews."(Matthews) wanted to have these seminars set up so that students can get free advice about stuff

Committee Set to Convene, Name Housekeeping Head

As a national applicant search for UNC's next housekeeping services director draws to a close, a diverse committee will convene to select the person who will be given the task of resolving disputes within the department.Led by Facilities Services Design Technician John Heuer, the committee will consist of two housekeepers, Student Body President Justin Young, four facilities services staff members and the director of on-campus minority recruitment, Archie Ervin.Heuer hopes to begin meetings during the second week of May after the April 30 application deadline.

Local Band Plays at Bulls' Season Opener

One could say that Runaway Cab and the Durham Bulls find themselves in the same place right now -- both striving to impress those that matter to reach that next level of stardom.Runaway Cab's quest is in the saturated music market in North Carolina, while that of the Bulls is what the film "Bull Durham" refers to as "the show." Reminiscent of Bon Jovi's performance on the top of the Ed Sullivan Theater during the David Letterman show, Chapel Hill-based Runaway Cab belted out their self-described "modern rock" atop the upper-level concourse at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park to open the se

Easley Releases Floyd Funds

Gov. Mike Easley said Friday he will not use $40 million targeted for Hurricane Floyd relief efforts to help remedy the state's budget shortfall as he had planned earlier this year.Easley indicated in February he would hold the funds in reserve for possible use against a state budget deficit that is nearly $800 million.But in a letter addressed Friday to leaders of the N.C.

N.C. Senator Encourages Political Activism

An N.C. senator and former UNC student body president invited Young Democrats members to become involved in state politics and highlighted future plans for his inaugural term in the N.C. Senate.Cal Cunningham, D-Davidson, said Monday night that student involvement was not only important in his 2000 campaign but also in the future of North Carolina."Run for office and get involved," Cunningham said.

`Protest of the Week Syndrome' Still Seen Among Student Body

TO THE EDITOR:After waiting 13 years as part of the UNC community, first as a student and later as a resident, someone finally managed to hit the nail on the head in a way that I have never been able to fully get across. I want to thank Bruce Newman for stating in the most concise and accurate way what I have been referring to as the "Protest of the Week Syndrome" these many years.It truly heartened me to see that I am not alone in my belief that UNC students are too lazy and reactionary to think for themselves.

Where Do I Fit Into Campus Race Debate?

This is a hard column to write.I had planned to take a side on the blistering debate surrounding David Horowitz's ad, the protests against the naming of Saunders Hall and the charges that institutional racism at UNC is alive and well.I'm having a hard time doing it -- mostly because I'm white.And because of that, it's hard to figure out my place in this debate. It's hard to figure out what I have a right to think and say because I'm white.

Patrons Hope to Resurrect Artist's Escape Next Door

The couches were gone. The jukebox was gone. But the people were not.Even though Saturday marked the last day the Artist's Escape Cafe, Bar and Arts Gallery was open for business, regulars hope to carry its essence next door.The Artist's Escape, located at 137 E.

Chaney Appoints CAA Staff

In an effort to overcome the discord that hampered the previous administration's Cabinet, new Carolina Athletic Association President Reid Chaney stressed teamwork and dedication in the appointment of his staff last week.Among 20 Cabinet members, Chaney appointed Vice President-select Jon Kanipe, Treasurer-select Chase Choplin and Secretary-elect Vicki Wade, who must go before Student Congress on Tuesday for approval.These Cabinet officers are the first to be subject to congressional approval in accordance with a bill passed by the 82nd session last week, giving Congress the power to ove

Recruit's Status OK, Haus Says

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- North Carolina men's lacrosse coach John Haus addressed the status of UNC recruit Charlie Conkling on Saturday in the wake of a controversy at his high school in suburban Baltimore.The Baltimore Sun reported that a junior varsity lacrosse player at St. Paul's videotaped himself having sex at his home with a 15-year-old girl without her knowledge on March 23.

Softball Tops FSU, Wins Invitational

This weekend was supposed to mark the opening of North Carolina's new softball complex.While construction has been delayed on the state-of-the-art field, the Tar Heels used this weekend to address another complex: beating Florida State.North Carolina beat the 17th-ranked Seminoles 3-2 in eight innings Sunday at Finley Field. The game, part of the Tar Heel Invitational, gave the Tar Heels (24-16-1, 1-2 in the ACC) some revenge after losing 2-0 and 5-0 to Florida State in a conference doubleheader Friday.

Rowers Finish 3rd in California Cup

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The North Carolina women's rowing team finished third in the California Cup grand final Sunday afternoon at the San Diego Crew Classic, behind Tulsa and Tennessee and just ahead of Kansas State. The Tar Heels staged a dramatic comeback to win their heat on Saturday afternoon and advance to the grand final, which was delayed several hours due to bad weather on Saturday that pushed Sunday's entire schedule back. Maryland Takes Series From BaseballCOLLEGE PARK, Md.