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Gov.-Elect To Push For Lottery

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

Although Governor-elect Mike Easley is a vocal lottery supporter, some N.C. legislators harbor reservations about using the lottery to supplement state revenue. During his campaign, a major plank in Easley's platform was using a statewide lottery to fund education. In an interview minutes after his Nov. 7 victory, Easley said he will continue pushing for a lottery when he takes the governor's office in January. But he added that the likelihood of establishing a statewide lottery in North Carolina would depend on the passage of a lottery referendum in South Carolina.

Poor Audio Quality, Lack Of Publicity Put Damper On OutKast Concert

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: OutKast was cast out of Carmichael Auditorium on Sunday night during the Homecoming concert. I would like to commend the Carolina Athletic Association, or the Carolina Union Activities Board or whoever was the genius behind bringing OutKast to UNC for our Homecoming. That was sheer brilliance. I think that this should be a common Homecoming activity. However, I think that they should hire someone who has more audio expertise than the high school A-V team or whoever was responsible for the countless technical difficulties.

Vacant Downtown Storefronts Slated to Be Filled Before Long

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

While some vacant Franklin Street area properties are scheduled to get a new look, others will remain under the thumb of corporations until the owners decide to sell. Henderson Street Bar & Grill, Wicked Burrito Restaurant, Hardee's and the Trailways Bus Station are all properties on or near Franklin Street that have been closed down and not been filled with other businesses over the past two years. Robert Humphreys, executive director of the Downtown Commission, said Franklin Street properties are always in demand. "There are never any empty spaces," Humphreys said. "The currently

OutKast Ticket-Holders Deserve Refund After Sound Screw-Up

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: I just wanted to voice my displeasure with end-of-Homecoming concert featuring OutKast. When I heard OutKast was coming to Carolina, I was excited to know that one of my favorite groups would be headlining our Homecoming concert. I, like many others, bought tickets (two for $30) and got ready for the "big show" Sunday night. Then on Sunday night my friends and I walked to Carmichael Auditorium. We were forced to wait in line for 45 minutes to get in, but thought, "It's OutKast, it's worth it." Finally the big moment came, and OutKast began to perform.

LGBT Students Seek Campus Center

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

By Rachel Clarke and Stephanie Horvath Staff Writers A group of UNC students working to organize a new resource center for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders on campus met Tuesday night to discuss the needs of the LGBT community and to begin planning efforts.

Graduate Student Struck by Car, In Fair Condition

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

A University epidemiology graduate student was listed in fair condition Wednesday night after being struck by a car in front of Whitehead Residence Hall. Janet Gale Alexander, 31, of 102 Lilac Drive in Carrboro was bicycling east on McCauley Street when she was hit by a car turning left onto Pharmacy Lane, University Police Maj. Jeff McCracken said. The two vehicles collided, throwing Alexander, who was not wearing a helmet, from her bicycle and over the hood of the car. Her head hit the windshield and smashed the glass.

Friends, Family Celebrate UNC Freshman's Life

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

Only four days after UNC freshman Angela Campbell Pratt's 19th birthday, her family and friends packed elbow-to-elbow into Angela's hometown church to celebrate her life - cut short by a fatal car accident. Services were held Sunday and Monday for Pratt, who died in a car accident early Friday morning.

CP&L Supporters Defend Safety of Plant; Activists Cite Risks

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

Officials at Carolina Power & Light Co. say that while there are some minor drawbacks to their plans to expand their nuclear waste facility, they believe it is the best solution to their situation. But environmental activists and local officials disagree. They argue that CP&L is unnecessarily putting people in harm's way. CP&L wants to expand its existing nuclear storage facility at the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, but opponents of the plan think this will dramatically increase the risk of a nuclear disaster. Members of N.C.

Electoral College Gives People in Less Populated Areas Stronger Voice

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

TO THE EDITOR: I am writing regarding the editorial that appeared Nov. 13 titled "Switch the System." Why do we need the Electoral College? Our Founding Fathers had wisdom that has successfully governed well beyond their generation. Citizens must keep in mind that the real reason we currently have no president-elect is not because of the political spin-doctors or because of politicians quick to call in high-powered legal counsel to file motions and ask for recount after recount. No, the reason we have no new president is because the election was so close!

Owners Balk at Call for Sprinkler Systems

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

A recent fire, which claimed the life of one man, has brought attention to the need for sprinkler systems in both old and new buildings. But owners of many buildings built before a city ordinance required sprinklers say they have no plans to install them anytime soon. On Oct.

Female Authors Describe Life Trials, Successes of Writing

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

A panel of female authors spoke Tuesday about the history of their lives, and the troubles and triumphs along the way to their success.

Morning Star Plans OK'd

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted 6-2 at a public hearing Tuesday night to give a local development company the green light to secure a permit to begin construction, despite concerns from some nearby residents. The developer, Morning Star Group, was given approval by the aldermen for a Conditional Use Permit to build a self-storage facility at the Jones Ferry Road intersection of N.C.

Aldermen Support Bus Plan

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voiced its unanimous support Tuesday night of the Triangle Transit Authority's proposal to increase bus service to passengers on the Carrboro route. The board said it supported TTA's efforts to make more frequent stops at Carrboro Plaza, but hoped the proposal would be put into effect earlier than planned. "They want to push off expanding the Carrboro route until 2001, but we urge them to find a way to do it sooner," said Alderman Diana McDuffee.

Town Employees Say Pay Rate Inequitable

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

Chapel Hill employees have presented a plan to the Town Council that they say will make the payroll system more uniform and fair for all town workers. Steve England, spokesman for the Black Public Works Association, said the system gave new employees equal or greater benefits than experienced staff members. "The basic problem is that new people with no experience are making as much if not more than what we are,"England said.

Scoreboard Watching Not in Torbush's Plans

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

The North Carolina football team is still alive in the bowl chase. That much, everyone knows. But not all of the Tar Heels want to get caught up in what has to happen for the team to advance to the postseason. UNC plays Duke on Saturday at noon, and N.C.

`Brothers' Promise Learning, Laughter

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

They're not brothers and they're not Russian. Nor are they just a children's show. What the Flying Karamazov Brothers are exactly is subject to debate, though world-class entertainers should be somewhere in the definition. The Brothers will be performing their latest act, titled "L'Universe" (pronounced Looneyverse), in Memorial Hall tonight at 8 p.m. The Flying Karamazov Brothers started performing in San Francisco in 1973.

RSVVP Restaurant Patrons Combat Hunger

By Staff Editor | Nov. 15, 2000

Eating out became a form of community service Tuesday as residents flocked to their favorite eateries in the name of charity. Diners chose from the 105 restaurants throughout the Chapel Hill and Carrboro area that participated in the Inter-Faith Council's Restaurants Sharing V (5) plus V (5) Percent hunger-relief program. The restaurants' participation meant they would contribute 10 percent of their gross receipts from Tuesday's sales to the IFC to combat hunger. Many restaurants experienced a surge in business.

Point Gaurds Audition for Leading Role in UNC Lineup

By Staff Editor | Nov. 14, 2000

It was the one question everyone had about North Carolina men's basketball. It was also the one question UNC coach Matt Doherty would not answer. Who's your starting point guard? Doherty finally showed the world Friday night, when he sent freshman Adam Boone out for the opening tip against Winthrop in the first game of the NABC Classic. However, the answer was not a definitive one.

Chickasaw Nation Leader Addresses Students

By Staff Editor | Nov. 14, 2000

In the spirit of Native American Heritage Month, UNC welcomed a seasoned Indian government figure Monday night to talk about the history of the Chickasaws, their current state and their hopes for their nation's people. Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Indian Nation, spoke to a large crowd of UNC students and received a special introduction from his nephew and UNC graduate student Joe Anoatubby. Joe Anoatubby said the governor is an inspiration for all Chickasaws. "(Gov. Anoatubby) had made great improvements in the Chickasaw way of life," he said.

Norkus Leads UNC Despite Injury

By Staff Editor | Nov. 14, 2000

WINSTON-SALEM - It couldn't have happened at a worse time for Caleb Norkus. Just three days before his North Carolina soccer team would begin play in the ACC tournament, Norkus sprained his left ankle while vying for a head ball in practice. "I just went up for a head ball, and I came down and my ankle rolled," Norkus said.