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Religion Not Always for the Masses

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

What's up with the Bible rage? In courts of law, we swear by it. In just about any ratty hotel, you're sure to find a copy to muse over. But why are people so obsessed with this document?Obviously, the Bible lies at the heart of Christianity. And since a large percentage of the population subscribes to Christian beliefs, it makes sense that the Holy Bible is the one book you can most easily locate. But all you Bible-beaters out there should realize that not everyone subscribes to your dogma. Take our very own President-elect George W. Bush for instance.

Moeser Reacts to Labor Strike at Nike Plant

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Alleged labor code violations at a Mexican UNC-contracted Nike factory prompted swift action from Chancellor James Moeser on Thursday.As a worker's strike ensues at the Kukdong International plant in Puebla, Mexico, Moeser sent a letter to Nike on Thursday informing the company that the University is aware of supposed labor code violations at the factory. The plant manufactures sweatshirts for UNC and the universities of Michigan, Oregon, Arizona and Indiana.Eight hundred employees at the factory staged a worker's strike Jan.

Inauguration Draws Local Groups

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Washington, D.C., might be 270 miles away, but UNC students are planning on making their presence known at the historic inauguration this weekend.And they're not going to be quiet about it.Several student groups such as Students United for a Responsible Global Environment and the UNC Young Democrats have organized groups to peacefully protest voters' rights they think were violated in Florida, as well as some of President-elect George W.

Computing Initiatives Successful

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Despite recent student criticism of the Carolina Computing Initiative at UNC, other universities across the nation with similar programs have reported successful progress.Dartmouth College and Virginia Tech have adopted initiatives similar to UNC that require all students to purchase personal computers, hoping to enhance student education through the electronic expansion of the classroom.

23 Spearheads Webcam Usage

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

An interactive Web site geared toward students is changing the way the downtown streets of Chapel Hill are viewed.The site, located at http://www.campusgroups.com, allows visitors to view the bar area of Michael Jordan's 23 restaurant on West Franklin Street via webcam during its business hours.University Directories, the locally based company that manages the site, is looking to expand its efforts so site visitors can eventually view popular student hangouts in college towns nationwide.The idea of using webcams in public places surrounding universities is relatively new, said Anne

Franklin Street Pub Turns Bottoms Up

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

New proprietors have taken over a familiar downtown space, turning Blue Marlin Pub into Bottoms Up.The 201 E. Franklin St. space, which formerly housed Blue Marlin Pub, was leased Tuesday to Turtles CIV Inc.Walter Webster, a 2000 UNC graduate and partner in Turtles CIV Inc., said the company will open a new pub called Bottoms Up in the space.Webster and his partner Chris Ferguson, an N.C. State University undergraduate, entered into their first joint business venture with the deal, Webster said. Webster and Ferguson said a third partner will join Turtles CIV Inc.

N.C. House Speaker Agrees to Bipartisanship

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Following the example set by the U.S. Senate, N.C. House Speaker Jim Black said in a Wednesday press conference he will share power with Republicans.But this bipartisanship is not a completely selfless act on Black's part -- it might be a necessary move for him to retain the speaker's post.The Democrats have a four-seat majority in the House, and Black has competition from members of his own party and Republicans. Rep. Martin Nesbitt, D-Buncombe, and Rep.

Everyone Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Because Durham County and Wake County don't give as much of a funding boost to their school systems, Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools should cut back their funding.

UNC Track Kicks Off Season

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

For the last eight seasons, North Carolina's women's indoor track and field team has run away from its ACC competition.This year's goal for UNC: to leave its conference competitors in the dust and make its mark nationally. The Tar Heels will begin their shot at national prominence at Virginia Tech today."Throughout the 1990s we were always first or second in the ACCs," said UNC track and field coach Dennis Craddock. "I want us to get back there.

Brown Leads Tar Heels In Defeat of Seminoles

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- North Carolina captured its second straight ACC win, defeating Florida State 75-62 Thursday night at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Juana Brown led the Tar Heels (10-6, 4-3 in the ACC) with 21 points and shot 8-of-13 from the field and hit four 3-pointers. Four Tar Heels, including leading ACC scorer LaQuanda Barksdale, scored in double digits. Barksdale also pulled down 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels, helping them win on the boards 36-33.Florida State's Shinikki Whiting turned in 17 points in the losing effort.

Bush Speech To Set Tone For Term

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

For weeks political analysts have been asking questions -- how will President-elect George W. Bush pass legislation with one of the most evenly split Congresses in American history? How will the American people accept a president who lost the popular vote and was finally able to claim the Presidency because of a court ruling?The answers could begin to trickle down on Saturday.Jan. 20 is Inauguration Day. A day when the outgoing president officially hands over the post to the president-elect.

Forum Discusses State of UNC Race Relations

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Concerned minority students voiced their opinions Thursday night about their responsibilities as members of the diverse UNC student population. The Mu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. continued the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by presenting a forum titled "Awakening from a Dream," whose participants included a panel of eight campus leaders and its audience.Barry Brinkley, the liaison to the Martin Luther King Jr.

Letter to the Editor Illustrates the Need For a GLBT Center

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

Letter to the EditorIllustrates the NeedFor a GLBT CenterTO THE EDITOR:In response to Joanne Beckman's letter to the editor, "Same-Sex Relationships Don't Merit Recognition Given to Heterosexuals" (Dec. 7), we would like to express our dismay at her heterosexist and homophobic disregard for same-sex relationships. Ms. Beckman is correct that at the essence of marriage -- underpinning its legal and social sanction -- is love (and sex) between two people. However, Ms. Beckman egregiously asserts that those two people can only be male and female.

New Tobacco Strain Boasts Low-Nicotine Alternative

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

A new type of tobacco that is virtually nicotine-free has been developed by Vector Group, a parent company of Liggett Group Inc., that will provide smokers with a new way to quit.A spokeswoman for Vector Group, who would not give her name, said the company is developing this idea to give smokers a nonaddictive option."Initial tests with focus groups have shown that (low-nicotine cigarettes) smoke and taste just like regular cigarettes, but we believe it will have the least amount of nicotine as any cigarettes on the market right now," she said.She added that in addition to g

Listserv Is Music to Student's Ears

By Staff Editor | Jan. 19, 2001

When Zack Gresham came to UNC in the fall of 1999, he hoped to become an active member of the local music scene.But there was one problem for this guitarist: He didn't know where to find jamming partners.Gresham, a sophomore interdisciplinary studies major -- a combination of music, folklore and creative writing -- was not about to let his passion for music dwindle in a town surrounded by local bands and performance gigs.In October, wanting to help other musicians who shared his predicament, Gresham created the Musician Ring, a listserv for University students interested in all aspect

Tar Heels Keep Streak Alive, Embarrass Clemson

By Staff Editor | Jan. 18, 2001

Will Solomon's one-man basketball show came to Chapel Hill on Wednesday night and ran into something far superior: a total team effort from North Carolina.The Tar Heels put four players in double figures, and three more scored at least eight points as they defeated Clemson 92-65 in front of 21,335 at the Smith Center.They also limited the Tigers to 38.7-percent shooting and held Solomon, the ACC's leading scorer at 21.9 points per game, to 17."It was a solid effort all-around," said UNC guard Joseph Forte, who finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists.

WSSU Tries to Forgo Search Policy

By Staff Editor | Jan. 18, 2001

Officials at Winston-Salem State University want UNC-system leaders to name Harold Martin as the sole candidate for chancellor at the university, forgoing a system policy requiring a public search to fill the position.But they face opposition from members of the Board of Governors who say state statutes prevents the body from altering the selection policy. The WSSU Board of Trustees plans to ask UNC-system President Molly Broad later this week to alter the policy calling for a two-name nomination and recommend Martin to the post.

Higher Education Received Boost Under Clinton's Care

By Staff Editor | Jan. 18, 2001

While the rest of President Bill Clinton's legacy might still be up in the air, education officials seem to agree that his place as the higher education president is firmly secure.Some education analysts are more than willing to heap praise on the outgoing president."He's been the best president for education since the 1960s," said Jack Jennings, director of the Center on Education Policy.Jennings said that since the doors of public education opened to all Americans during Lyndon Johnson's administration, no president has passed as much legislation that has made the possibil

Bad Network Decisions Plague Today's TV

By Staff Editor | Jan. 18, 2001

As an obsessed TV watcher, I should understand by now that television is a business run by advertising, demographics and ratings -- a business that depends on income just like everything else.But that doesn't stop me from vehemently disliking some of the choices networks have made in trying to reposition themselves for the spot as top dog.

Textbook Inquiry Continues

By Staff Editor | Jan. 18, 2001

After being charged full prices for what he claims to be used books at UNC Student Stores, senior Marcus Carden is pursuing answers from University officials about the discrepancy.Carden met with Carolyn Elfland, associate vice chancellor for auxiliary services, Tuesday but the math major from Greensboro is not satisfied with the status of the issue.After reportedly encountering some hostility from University officials, Carden said he was finally able to get an apology about the mishap from Elfland.Elfland said she will follow up on the issue with other officials and discuss options f