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Dilbert 02/21/01

SEJ Goes to the Mattresses Over Nike

Members of the Students for Economic Justice arranged mannequins and mattresses and performed interpretive dances on the steps of South Building on Tuesday to express their frustration with the University's relationship with Nike Corp. During the "UNC Get out of Bed with Nike" protest, demonstrators received chuckles and stares, but SEJ members said they're organizing for a serious issue.The SEJ has been fighting the University's contract with Nike -- up for renewal this year -- because of allegedly poor working conditions and recent unjustified firings of Kukdong factory worke

Edwards Discusses Surplus, HMOs at UNC

Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., met with members of the Chapel Hill community Tuesday at about noon to talk about pressing issues such as the budget surplus and health care.Edwards fielded questions from the moderator and the audience as part of Tuesdays with Friday, a discussion forum hosted by former UNC-system President Bill Friday. Having appeared on the Fox News program "The O'Reilly Factor" and PBS' "The McLaughlin Group," Edwards showed poise and confidence while answering questions.A major issue brought up first by Friday, then again by the audience, was HMOs.

UNC Finishes 6th in Fla.

The North Carolina men's golf team shot a 2-under-par 286 in the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship to finish sixth, 22 strokes behind champion Florida.The Tar Heels totaled a seven-over total of 871 in the 54-hole tournament held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.UNC entered the final round in eighth place, 17 shots off the pace.Tar Heel freshman Dustin Bray and sophomore Ramon Bescansa both scored even par rounds of 72 on Tuesday, each finishing tied for 22nd with a 1-over-par 217.Jeremy Elliot finished tied for 27th (218) for the Tar Heels, while Johno Harris finis

Meadowmont: Not Your Average 'Hood

Although some opponents wanted what they called the "Meadowmonster" to be killed, the giant multi-use development remains slated to open in three years.Meadowmont is a 435-acre area, located just a few miles east of campus off N.C. 54, that will house homes, stores, offices and a school.The development incorporates many aspects of what is called a "new urbanist" or "mixed-use" development, said developer Roger Perry. In essence, people can live and work in the same area and never have to drive.

Singer, Dimmling Clinch Senior Class Offices

After four weeks of hard campaigning and many months of planning, the race for senior class president came to a close in the runoff elections held Tuesday.Ben Singer and Ursula Dimmling were declared the winners after grabbing 749 of the 1,248 votes cast, beating out Josh Baylin and Eugene Kim, who captured 499 votes.The results were announced by Board of Elections Chairman Jeremy Tuchmayer to a crowded room full of people anxious to hear the outcome.

Putting Basketball in Perspective

As the final seconds ticked off Sunday's clock and the glorious 18-game winning streak concluded, I turned to a friend and summed up my feelings as colorfully, as poignantly and as eloquently as I possibly could."Are you freakin' kidding me?!? We lost to Clemson University? Clemson! Are they still in the ACC? For that matter, are they still in Division 1?"This column's much too short to sugarcoat. Don't get me wrong, I'm not jumping overboard the UNC basketball ship in 2001 A.D. (After Doherty.)That said, having to watch UNC's win streak, undefeated season and No.

Long Layoff Spells Trouble for UNC

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson's win against top-ranked North Carolina on Sunday afternoon was a surprise to almost everyone.But maybe it shouldn't have been.Sure, the Tar Heels were undefeated in ACC play and the Tigers had dropped eight consecutive games. Recent history, however, shows that Clemson had an ace in the hole.The Tar Heels entered the game having lost their previous four ACC games in which they had at least a week off beforehand. They had dropped one such game in each of the past four seasons, including an 86-72 shocker against N.C. State as the nation's No.

Campus Involvement Key to SBP Win

Thinking about running for student body president next year? According to past UNC politicos, trying to predetermine a path to the position will leave you looking in vain. Most say there is no prewritten ingredient list.John Dervin, who ran two student body president campaigns during the mid-1990s, said winning the race does not require becoming a staple in Suite C and building a student government resume. Dervin said the students who become student body presidents are the ones who are in touch with student life at UNC.

Students to Voice Concerns at Capitol

Students representing UNC-system schools are heading to Raleigh today to petition state lawmakers about campus-oriented issues, including a student vote on the Board of Governors.UNC Association of Student Governments officials say Student Day at the Capitol aims to build cooperation with legislators while also lobbying for more need-based financial aid funding and a 6 percent faculty salary increase.ASG President Andrew Payne said the event would allow students and legislators to discuss issues and voice their opinions."Our main goal is to highlight concerns students have when i

Team of Baylin and Kim\Will Work Diligently\To Enrich Senior Class\

TO THE EDITOR:Josh Baylin and Eugene Kim have what it takes to be great senior class officers next year.I have had the pleasure to work with both of these individuals and have seen first hand the type of hard work and creativity that these two can bring to elected office. With Josh Baylin's help, the North Carolina Center for Economic Empowerment, a student-run nonprofit organization, went from a great idea to a successful reality.Because of Eugene Kim's participation in the Great Decision Lecture Series, the program has reached new heights of success.

Barksdale's 30 Not Enough In Final Carmichael Game

It was almost storybook.

Morning-After Pill Easier to Obtain

New programs are making it easier than ever for women to get prescriptions for emergency contraceptives, better known as the morning-after pill, without first consulting a doctor.UNC students can get prescriptions for emergency contraceptive pills, known as ECPs, on demand from the Student Health Service pharmacy, said Dr.

Young Beats Out Johnson by 30 Votes

Official Elections Results. Student Body President: Winner: Justin Young 2,520- Eric Johnson 2,490- Total Votes 5,010- GPSF President: Winner: Mikisha Brown -

Police Make 2nd Arrest in Postgame Vandalism

Chapel Hill police have arrested a second UNC student in connection with vandalism that occurred on Franklin Street after the North Carolina-Duke basketball game.Robert Houston Davenport III, 18, turned himself in to police Monday. Davenport, who lives at 609 Morrison Residence Hall, is being charged with one count of felony rioting.

SBPs: Where Are They Now?

The hype is over, the limelight dimmed, the curtain closed. Former UNC Student Body Presidents Nic Heinke, Reyna Walters and Mo Nathan passed their torches on long ago.Now, the three have forged on in the working world, taking valuable lessons from their experiences into life after graduation. In the end, all agree their year in office turned out to be much more than a lofty resume credential, and they advise the future office holder to view it as such. Nic HeinkeOnly a year ago, Nic Heinke spoke for students in board meetings and lobbied for their issues in Raleigh.

Masala's Diversity Week Opens

Masala kicked off a week of cultural diversity celebration by handing out cotton candy under sunny skies in the Pit on Monday afternoon.Several multicultural groups set up tables at the event to promote their organizations and show support for Masala, the umbrella organization for cultural groups on campus.Sarath Kolluru, an executive board member of Masala, said the goal of the week was to promote multiculturalism."It's important to spread the word that there are different cultures and inform people how to access them," he said.Kolluru said he wants to make certain that

Nike Striving to Better Kukdong Conditions

In an update released to UNC officials Friday, Nike Corp.

DHMO: Our Nation's Silent Killer

Standing in a dying forest ravaged by acid rain, a victim sadly mutters, "If only they'd banned that (rotten) DHMO, this never would've happened."DHMO stands for dihydrogen monoxide, a chemical also known as "hydric acid" or "hydrogen hydroxide." DHMO is a major component of acid rain.Appalachian coal companies have long used DHMO as a solvent to remove mining impurities from dirty coal.

Matthews Works To Install Clocks

The goal of equipping all UNC classrooms with accurate clocks could come to fruition as early as this spring.The project -- an issue included in Student Body President Brad Matthews' platform -- has stalled due to a combination of political ensnarements and logistical problems."It's in the works," Matthews said. "As usual with anything in a bureaucracy, it always takes longer than you think."The project is now in the hands of Charles Gallagher, the maintenance supervisor for facilities and building services.