Professional Documents
Culture Documents
ideas abound,
GOALS DIFFER
national | page 5
THE STATE WE’RE IN
President Barack Obama
will deliver his first State of
the Union address at 9 p.m.
tonight amid falling approval BY Eliza Kern
numbers and struggles with Assistant University Editor
Bowling alleys. Tuition hikes. Narwhal tanks. Tailgate recy-
domestic priorities such as cling. Grade inflation. Alpine Bagels. Free Wi-Fi Internet.
health care. Soundproof air ducts.
The diverse range of issues and topics on campus that student
body presidents have attempted to address seem unlimited.
In the past few years, candidates have turned out more elab-
orate platforms, outlining their plans for improving diverse
aspects of the University in increasingly lengthy documents. dth/PHOng dinh
But some of this year’s candidates have rejected this trend Ed Davis and UNC turned a four-point halftime lead
and designed more atypical plans in response, criticizing long into a rout in the final minutes against N.C. State.
platforms for taking on too many issues.
UNC tops
See PLATFORMS, Page 7
Nash Keune
UNC 77
11th-grade 12th-grade
public recognition alone just reading level* reading level* N.C. State 63
won’t cut it. Most common Most common DTH ONLINE: See a slideshow of photos from the
nouns: “Monique, nouns: “student, game at dailytarheel.com/multimedia.
student, work” UNC, campus”
PAGE 4: Ed Davis returned to the starting lineup after an
ankle injury and produced key post play for the Tar Heels.
Platform point she’s most excited about: Platform point he’s most excited about: “We
“Monique plans to host office hours in the Pit to believe that the name ‘Chapel Hill’ carries too much BY Joe McLean
allow easier access for students to members of of a normative connotation of Christianity. We will Senior Writer
the executive branch. By hosting hours in a high- correct this by advocating to the city government RALEIGH — N.C. State wasn’t the toughest
traffic location, students will be able to easily that the name be changed to ‘Unaffiliated House opponent North Carolina has faced this season. But
access student government members to discuss of Worship and Secular Community Temple Mosque re-creating coach Roy Williams’ winning formula of
issues that are important to them.” Center Hill.’” tough defense and aggressive offense after a three-
game losing streak might have ended up being the
Tar Heels’ steepest challenge.
UNC (13-7, 2-3 ACC) put the pieces back together
university | page 3 6,766 words 21,330 words
Hogan Medlin
Shruti Shah Joe Levin-Manning
Students
the crime after being picked student organizations and their events.” cient, one-on-one system in place that can main-
tain the ‘small liberal arts college’ feel UNC can
from a criminal lineup. tend to provide.”
could get
8,416 words 1,365 words
Correction
Greg Strompolos
loan help
Constitution, judge rules,” incor- nouns: “student, nouns: “Greg,
rectly stated that the charges committee, work” UNC, Google”
were dismissed for defendants
in an underage drinking bust at
The Warehouse apartments. The Platform point she’s most excited about: “The Platform point he’s most excited about: “The
students were found not guilty. student life team will be a group of liaisons that Technological Revolution. Every tuition-paying UNC
The Daily Tar Heel apologizes
for the error.
serve as a direct link between student govern-
ment and many different student organizations
student deserves the most state-of-the-art Internet
applications because this is a state-of-the-art Obama plans to lower
on campus (Greek organizations, RHA, religious
groups, cultural groups, etc..) It’s my hope that
university. The main goal of this plan is to bring
Google Applications to campus.” the minimum repayment
this day in history this will be a concrete way to support the many
diverse student organizations that do so much By jeanna smialek
JAN. 27, 1911 … for our University!” Staff Writer
In their first men’s varsity *Google’s word processing application can analyze text and UNC graduates and soon-to-be graduates could
provide an estimated reading level for the material. have an easier time paying back student loans
basketball game, the Tar Heels with a proposal that would ease up the repayment
defeated Virginia Christian process.
F
From staff and wire reports
EDITOR-in-chief doll
962-4086
amdunn@email.
Arts Editor laky graduates, it might be time to head to Britain. Hear it’s pretty lax
843-4529
unc.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
artsdesk@unc.edu there.
mon., wed. 2 p.m.
to 3 p.m. Andrew When a recruitment agency boss tried to place a classified ad for a
JOhnson
Kellen moore photo EDITOR hospital janitor, it was rejected — because it asked for “reliable” and
dthphoto@gmail.
Managing editor,
Newsroom com “hardworking” applicants. She was told that language is unacceptable because it
962-0750
mkellen@email. jordan discriminates against the unreliable, according to the Daily Mail.
unc.edu lawrence “‘If the matter wasn’t so serious, I would be laughing out loud,” said Nicole Mamo,
diversions editor
Sara gregory Dive@unc.edu 48, who runs Devonwood Recruitment, which supplies hundreds of cleaners, cater-
Managing editor,
online Pressley Baird, ers and porters to hospitals across the country.
962-0750
Jennifer
gsara@email.unc.
Kessinger
Slackers around the world rejoiced.
edu
copy co-EDITORs
Kevin Kiley,
Jarrard Cole NOTED. From now on, a movie won’t really QUOTED. “I tried four times to give it back.
Andrew
Harrell Multimedia EDITOR be a hit until it has a mountain named for it. I met with bank executives 10 times.”
university jarrardC@email. A Chinese city recently announced the — Benjamin Lovell, a New York resident who
unc.edu
co-EDITORs renaming of one mountain to “Avatar Hallelujah faces probation after failing to return $5 mil-
962-0372 Dan Ballance Mountain” in honor of the Avatar film that has
udesk@unc.edu
lion that was mistakenly put in his account.
ONLINE EDITOR
danballance@
climbed to $80 million in total sales in China Lovell spent $500,000 of the cash on a failed
Sarah Frier since it opened Jan. 4. investment firm, $8,000 on jewelry for his girl-
unc.edu
CITY EDITOR
962-4209 Ashley The peak was previously called “Heaven and friend, $36,000 on dental work and $5,000 on dth/lauren vied
T
citydesk@unc.edu Bennett, Anne Earth Pillar” or “South Sky Pillar.” vitamins, prosecutors stated.
Ariel Krisulewicz aylor Bacques, a freshman international studies
design co-editors
Zirulnick major, wears a box with Sharpie stereotypes like
COMMUNITY CALENDAr
STATE & NATIONAL Kristen Long
EDITOR, 962-4103 graphics editor “Gamer” and “Jock” strewn across him to promote the
stntdesk@unc.edu dthgraphics@
gmail.com Carolina Kickoff event “Can’t Put Me In A Box.” The event
David how detrimental they can be to our law programs.
Reynolds Becca Brenner today will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Campus Y.
special sections
campus community. There will be Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SPORTS Editor
962-4710 EDITOr Poetry lecture: Come listen to free pizza available, so come hungry Location: Student Union, Great Hall
Police log
sports@unc.edu spoken word poet/performer Marc and come join the group for the con-
➤ The Daily Tar Heel reports Bamuthi Joseph give a free lecture versation. Lunch workshop: Bring your lunch
any inaccurate information about the multimedia show “the Time: 5:45 p.m. and join this small discussion group n Someone damaged a water Lane, according to Chapel Hill
published as soon as the error break/s: a mixtape for stage,” which Location: Campus Y to explore January’s topic, “The Cost pipe between 11 p.m. Saturday and police reports.
will be on Jan. 29 at Memorial Hall. of Food: An Unholy Alliance?” This 11:57 a.m. Sunday at 326 Lindsay
is discovered.
The show features Bamuthi perform- Climate talk: Come discover session will be led by Professor Alice St., according to Chapel Hill police n Cash and jewelry stolen at noon
➤ Corrections for front-page ing a call-and-response with turntab- energy, climate and the Poles with Ammerman. Registration is required reports. Damage to the water pipe on Dec. 27 from 200 Edgewater
errors will be printed on the list DJ Excess and beatboxer/percus- Gerald Cecil of the department of at parrcenter.unc.edu/events/. was estimated at $50, reports state. Circle were reported missing at
front page. Any other incorrect sionist Tommy Shepherd with video physics and astronomy at UNC. The Time: 12:30 p.m. 3:27 p.m. Monday, according to
information will be corrected projections by Eli Jacobs Fantauzzi. U.S. Geological Survey estimates that Location: Hyde Hall, University n People complained of loud Chapel Hill police reports.
on page 3. Errors committed Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. only a three-year global supply of oil Room guests in a hotel room at The Someone stole $5,000 in jewel-
on the Opinion Page have cor- Location: Ackland Art Museum awaits discovery in the Arctic. He will Franklin Hotel, located at 311 W. ry and precious metals and $2,000
rections printed on that page. compare the relatively untouched Movie showing: The Honors Franklin St., at 7:53 a.m. Sunday, in cash, reports state.
Corrections also are noted in the Career clinic: Worried about what Antarctic to the Arctic, where oil Program academic affairs committee according to Chapel Hill police
online versions of our stories. you are going to do after college? companies are active. will host a showing of “Taken” to reports. n Someone stole a men’s hat
Visit University Career Services to Time: 6 p.m. address the issue of sex trafficking. It at 4:09 p.m. Monday from The
➤ Contact Managing Editor begin figuring out your career path. Location: FedEx Global Education will be followed by a brief discussion
Kellen Moore at mkellen@ n Someone forced open the door Clothing Warehouse at 109 E.
You will need to complete the Strong Center on the topic and movie with UNC’s to a residence between 10 a.m. Franklin St., according to Chapel
email.unc.edu with issues about Interest Inventory at careers.unc.edu resident expert, Donna Bickford.
this policy. Thursday and 8:34 a.m. Monday Hill police reports.
on your own time, then attend this Thursday Pizza and drinks will be served. at 1609 Old Oxford Road, accord- The hat was valued at $10,
Mail: P.O. Box 3257, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 clinic with your results in hand. Time: 6:30 p.m. ing to Chapel Hill police reports. reports state.
Office: Suite 2409 Carolina Union Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Gardner Hall, Room 8 The person stole a television
Andrew Dunn, Editor-in-Chief, 962-4086 Location: Hanes Hall, Room 239B Internship fair: Interested in get-
Advertising & Business, 962-1163 worth $1,000, $1,250 in cash, a n Someone broke into vehicles at
ting an internship this year? Bring To make a calendar submission, necklace and charm worth $1,100 F&F Automotive at 107 W. Weaver
News, Features, Sports, 962-0245
Stereotypes event: Carolina your resume to this internship fair e-mail dthcalendar@gmail.com. and four sterling silver goblets St. between 2 p.m. Saturday and
One copy per person; additional copies may be Kickoff will host the “Can’t Put Me to explore all of your opportunities.
purchased at The Daily Tar Heel for $.25 each. Events will be published in the worth $800, reports state. 8:44 a.m. Monday, according to
Please report suspicious activity at our
in a Box” event, which includes a There is a list of all the attending newspaper on either the day or the Carrboro police reports.
distribution racks by e-mailing dth@unc.edu. powerful Crossing Lines activity employers at careers.unc.edu. The day before they take place. n A damaged plastic handgun The business owner said noth-
1:15 PM Page 1
© 2010 DTH Publishing Corp.
and message from Terri Houston on fair is not geared toward students in Submissions must be sent in by worth $2 was found at 3 p.m. ing was missing from the cars,
All rights reserved negative stereotypes on campus and the MBA, MAC, medical, dental and noon the preceding publication date. Monday at 601 Meadowmont reports state.
F R E Y F O U N D AT I O N D I S T I N G U I S H E D V I S I T I N G P RO F E S S O R
CHANGE
What Must We Do Now?
campus briefs
Alert Carolina test deemed
successful by administrators Levin-Manning seeks input Summer
The University tested its campus
notification process Tuesday that
would be used in a life-threatening
emergency.
Junior wants to
involve students
DTH ONLINE: Read about the
campaign so far at dailytarheel.
com/student-body-elections.
Joe Levin-
Manning has
an extensive
Profiles this week:
Monday
reading
book
The test, part of the Alert resume, and SBP candidate Monique Hardin
but the resignation raised ques- friends cite his
Carolina safety campaign, made BY Courtney Tye tions about Levin-Manning’s com- Tuesday
sure the sirens worked, that text persistence as
staff writer mitment to his responsibilities. SBP candidate Nash Keune
messages were sent out quickly and He’s been a ballroom dancer, But Levin-Manning, a junior a strong suit.
selected
that students were made aware of GPSF president candidate Laura Blue
a resident adviser, a Glee Club Russian and East European Studies
what the sirens would sound like. treasurer and speaker of Student major from Raleigh, said his experi- wants to get an idea across, and I Thursday
Ninety-one percent of the text Congress. And now he wants to ence in student government makes think that’s something we need in SBP candidate Hogan Medlin
messages sent out — about 40,000 — add student body president to his him the most qualified person to be a student body president.”
were delivered within two minutes. RHA candidate Ryan Collins
Other notifications included
resume as well.
Joe Levin-Manning — the can-
student body president.
“I have the knowledge of how
Levin-Manning, who talks
quickly and enthusiastically when Friday Choice tackles
sending a campuswide e-mail,
interrupting television broadcasts,
didate who lists 14 leadership posi-
tions, 17 extra-
the different branches of student
government work,” he said. “I have
describing his ideas, said his plat-
form strives to increase competence
SBP candidate Shruti Shah forgiveness, race
updating posts to the Alert Carolina curriculars and experience working with both the and effectiveness of student govern-
CAA president candidates
Web site and reporting the siren STUDENT four public ser- administration and with the stu- ment by increasing student input Monday DTH ONLINE: What do you
status to local news networks. ELECTIONS vice projects on dent body.” and focusing on existing projects think of the book? Tell us at
The sirens were last tested in SBP candidate Greg Strompolos
2010 his online biog- David Conrad, one of Levin- rather than starting new ones. facebook.com/dailytarheel.
September. Tests will continue raphy — is run- Manning’s campaign managers, “The overarching theme is to
once each semester. The Daily Tar Heel will hold an
ning for student said the candidate possesses the increase the efficiency of student elections forum at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 in BY Tyler hardy
body president on a platform of qualities of an outstanding leader. government,” he said. “With the staff writer
Student Union, Room 3411.
Teaching awards honor 21 personal experience and extensive “I remember times when he size of the Cabinet the way it is, it’s This year’s summer reading
faculty members, assistants involvement at the University. would be in my room, and he not effective.” selection will give students a chance
“I love everything about would just talk for a really long The Cabinet currently includes He wants to incorporate a living to explore themes of racism, stereo-
UNC has selected 21 recipients Carolina. It’s something I truly time. It would get to the point more than 40 members. platform — students can submit types, sexual assault and the power
of the 2010 teaching awards, the value and treasure,” he said.” where my roommate and I would Conrad said one of the ways ideas, or better yet, a problem and of forgiveness.
University’s highest campuswide Levin-Manning’s scope of get into bed and turn off the light, Levin-Manning plans to get more solution, and we’ll look at it, see if “Picking Cotton” was chosen out
honor for teaching. involvement came under scrutiny but he would not leave until he students involved is through a con- it’s good, and add it.”. of 282 nominated books due to the
Nominations for the awards can when he resigned from his position was finished with whatever he stantly evolving platform. range of issues and the variety of
be made by faculty and students. as speaker in November. Congress wanted to say,” Conrad said. “Joe really wants to incorporate Contact the University Editor perspectives it
The winners are then selected has since elected a new speaker, “Joe’s very persistent when he students’ voices into his policies. at udesk@unc.edu. addresses.
by the University Committee on Freshmen
Teaching Awards. students and
Faculty members were chosen incoming trans-
in nine different categories for the fer students will
awards, many of which included a be expected to
stipend. read and discuss
T he recipients were firs t the book as part
announced during halftime of of the Carolina Jennifer
the UNC men’s basketball game Summer Reading Thompson-
against Georgia Tech on Jan. 16. Program. Cannino based
They will also be honored with a T h e b o o k the book on her
banquet on April 15. was co-written experiences.
by Jennifer
Thompson-
city briefs Cannino and
Dedication ceremony set for Ronald Cotton —
park sculptural climbing wall both from North
Carolina — with
A new sculptural climbing wall Erin Torneo.
will be dedicated to Chapel Hill The book is a
residents during a ceremony at 11 true account of a
a.m. Thursday at the Chapel Hill reconciled rela-
Community Center Playground at tionship between Ronald
120 S. Estes Dr. a rape victim, Cotton spent
The dedication will also mention T h o m p s o n - 11 years in
two sculptures installed at the com- Cannino, and the prison despite
munity center as part of the town’s innocent man, his innocence.
public arts office’s 2010 Sculpture Cotton, who went
Visions program. to prison for 11 years for the crime
Artist David Finn and Mayor after she picked him from a lineup.
Mark Kleinschmidt will attend the The book was chosen by a nine-
dedication ceremony. member selection committee com-
posed of students and faculty.
“We were trying to find some-
Carrboro Aldermen delay
thing that was really interesting
land use ordinance decisions and engaging for students, as well
dth/Diaxi xu as a book that was recent,” said Bill
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen
Roxanne Shabani, who graduated from UNC with a graphic design degree in the fall, arranges segments of her screenprinted 80-piece tile Balthrop, the selection committee
is seeking community feedback on
chairman.
land use ordinances regarding out- installation before the We H(art) UNC exhibition in Wilson Library on Thursday evening. She said she was excited about sharing her art.
“Something people could read in
SEEKING EXPOSURE
door lighting standards, street sep-
a reasonable amount of time and
aration requirements and stream
allowed for multiple views and per-
buffers.
Taller, more energy-efficient, See picking cotton, Page 4
public lightposts were discussed
in Tuesday’s board meeting. BY Jacqueline Scott spent so long doing it.” ATTEND THE ARTERY’S UPCOMING SHOW
Aldermen also discussed the staff writer The Undergraduate Art Association puts Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
possibility of shortening block When deciding whether to enter their on several art shows each year and is team- Location: 137 E. Rosemary St.
length requirements on roads con- work in an exhibit, student artists must con- ing up with Psi Chi, the undergraduate inter- Info: thestudentartery.com
necting local communities. sider more than just the outcome. They must national honor society for psychology for an
The board will hear community consider the time it takes to make the art, the upcoming exhibit, “Psychology of Art.” ing your work is important for exposure and
feedback on light requirements in a exposure and any possible incentives. UAA president Richie Transou said he has recognition, said Robert Kintz, the Student
Feb. 23 meeting in Carrboro Town UNC has several groups that give students already received word from several interest- Services Specialist of the art department.
Hall. a chance to display their art — if a student’s ed students who “seemed less worried about “Anytime you get the opportunity to dis-
On March 23, the board will hectic lifestyle doesn’t get in the way first. being paid and more worried about whether play your work – why wouldn’t you want to
hear local feedback on amending Senior art major Katie Frohbose was they had anything worth submitting.” put your work out there?” he said.
land use ordinance provisions deal- required to participate in a exhibit for her But students also have the opportunity to Though prize money and possible sales
ing with stream buffers. study abroad program but has not submitted sell their works through commercial galler- are additional incentives for participating
The board will discuss street otherwise because of the energy required. ies like the student-run gallery The Artery. in shows, its not the only consideration.
length requirements with Carrboro “To get your work together, to write about Artery director Juliet Sperling said the gal- The director of undergraduate art studies,
residents in March. it and get it in a presentable manner, it takes lery received so many submissions they could Jeff Whetstone, said selling art is only “one
a little bit of time unless you already have a not hang all of the pieces in the first show. component of the business of art” — and art-
body of work produced,” she said. “For a lot of these student artists, they ists don’t have to participate in this aspect.
Local businesses participate In contrast, freshman art major Greg don’t have that many outlets to display “Art does not happen in a vacuum,” he said.
in Haitian Relief Day today Halloran has participated in two art shows student work, especially not to sell student “It happens in the context of a community.
and plans to do so in the future. work,” she said. An artist needs an audience. The audience is
Local shoppers can help the “I like interacting with people and not Sperling said that the gallery also cre- why we create art. We need feedback.” COURTESY OF UNC NEWS SERVICES
Haiti relief effort by supporting just having art somewhere but a show where ates a link between student artists and the Incoming students are asked to
businesses participating in Haitian I can talk to people looking at my art,” he Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. Contact the Arts Editor
Relief Day.
read “Picking Cotton” over the
said. “I want people to see my artwork if I From a professional point of view, display- at artsdesk@unc.edu. summer and participate in
Today, some members of the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of discussions in early August.
Commerce will contribute a per-
GRANVILLE is hiring
I think Carolina is all about,” said
April Mann, director of New Student
& Carolina Parent Programs.
Participation in the program by
freshmen and transfer students
has been fairly consistent over the
years, with last year’s participation
slightly higher than the year before.
Since 1972
Students are encouraged but not
required to attend small discussion
groups on the book at the begin-
CELEBRATE OUR FREE room and board ning of the school year.
“I think participation really
depends on the particular book
Abroad
http://studyabroad.unc.edu
Study
60% sophomore, economics who supported the commission, each of which can hold a fam-
Republicans and Democrats
sh
an
n
n
on
d
sh
we
a
rte
ed
xo
so
am
Bu
Fo
Bu
int
nn
Ca
ho
Ni
Cl
GW
W
en
Jo
SOURCE: GALLOP POLLS DTH/LENNON DODSON and management Karkutt, junior, English War II as a share of the economy.
100%
Democrats
88 90
Thinking About Studying Abroad?
Presidential approval rating
Start Now!
percent
60%
Republicans
JANUARY 27
40%
41 17
percent percent 18
20% percent
0
Information Social with Study Abroad Peer Advisors
Feb. 2009 Aug. 2009 Dec. 2009
6:00pm-7:30pm • Room 4003
SOURCE: GALLUP POLLS DTH/KRISTEN LONG
Find out about program options, requirements, financial aid, course credits.
Don’t wait, get going on planning your international experience by attending this session.
To get more information, contact the Study Abroad Office.
962-7002 ~ http://studyabroad.unc.edu
bandidoscafe.com
FAST
eq
ru
DELIVERY
919-968-3278
www.gumbyspizza.com
Mon–Wed: 2pm–3am • Thurs: 2pm–3:30am
306A W. Franklin St. Fri & Sat: 11am–3:30am • Sun: 11am–3am
Announcements For Rent For Rent For Rent Help Wanted Roommates Travel/Vacation
NOTICE TO ALL DTH CUSTOMERS SUMMER DAY CAMP STAFF: Carrboro ROOMMATE WANTED: beautiful house
4bR/4bA UNivERSiTY COMMONS. Kinderventures and Enrichment Camps. in peaceful neighborhood minutes from
Deadlines are NOON one business day prior $1,600/mo. GRADS? UNDERGRADS? (director, supervisors, counselors and inclu- campus. intersection of MlK and i-40.
S to publication for classified ads. We publish
www.millcreek-condos.com
No pets, sorry. includes: Parking, util- sion specialist). Pay rates: $9.80-12.80/hr On buslines to UNC, $475/mo +utilities,
o Monday thru Friday when classes are in ses- ities, internet and some furniture On
sion. A university holiday is a DTH holiday too depending on position. 20-40 hrs/wk de- etheodor@email.unc.edu, 919-753-8340.
- J, D buslines Shared common area.
(i.e. this affects deadlines). We reserve the pending on camp, camp session and posi-
. Available August 1. Call: 919-767- lOOKiNG FOR ROOMMATE: New Kingswood
right to reject, edit, or reclassify any ad. Ac- tion. Experience working with youth and/or
. 1778, nolaloha@nc.rr.com. apartment, $259/mo +utilities. Contact ben
ceptance of ad copy or prepayment does not children with special needs, valid driver’s
o at 919-961-2087.
imply agreement to publish an ad. You may license and FA/CPR certification. preferred.
f
stop your ad at any time, but NO REFUNDS or WAlK TO UNC. NEW RENNOvATiONS. Must have strong people, organizational lOOKiNG FOR A HOUSEMATE for the 2010-
-
credits for stopped ads will be provided. No 209 North Roberson. 3bR/2bA with W/D, and planning skills. Must be available June 11 school year. beautiful house off of North
d
advertising for housing or employment, in ac- dishwasher, central air and heat. Avail- 7 thru August 6. Open until filled. For more Columbia, 10 minute walk to campus.
r
g cordance with federal law, can state a prefer-
ence based on sex, race, creed, color, religion,
Child Care Wanted For Rent able immediately. $1,700/mo. 933-8143,
www.merciarentals.com.
info, call 918-7364. For an application, con-
tact HR, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro,
Preferably a sophomore, non-smoker. 505-
660-6557.
e
national origin, handicap, marital status. NC 27510, 918-7320 or visit our website at
d WAlK TO CAMPUS. 5bR/3.5bA duplex www.townofcarrboro.org. EOE.
l
CHilD CARE WANTED: Caring, reli- SPACiOUS, MODERN 6bR/5bA town- with W/D, dishwasher, central air and heat. Summer Jobs
Child Care Wanted able, energetic person needed to
provide child care for 8 year-old girl
house on busline. large bedrooms,
hardwood floors, outside wooden
Available June. $2,400/mo. 933-8143,
www.merciarentals.com.
LEgAL ASSISTANT
3:30-6:30pm 2 weekdays (Monday deck, W/D, dishwasher, all applianc-
WAlK TO CAMPUS. 2bR/1bA with W/D,
Duties include typing, filing, reception, book- YMCA CAMp CHEERIO
PART-TiME NANNY NEEDED. Caring, en- es. Free parking, storage and trash keeping and legal research. Knowledge of Seeking energetic, fun, and highly motivated
ergetic person needed to care for 2 girls (6 and 1 additional day) during spring dishwasher, central air and heat. Avail-
pick up. $400/bR. Available May or Microsoft Office is a must. Knowledge of Ma- staff who enjoy working with children 7 -
and 3) 2 afternoons/wk (Monday, Tuesday semester. Responsibilities include able immediately. $750/mo. 933-8143,
August 2010. 933-0983, 451-8140, cintosh computers and website development 15 years old. Work 5-11 weeks. Pay ranges
or Thursday) from 12:30-5:30pm. Responsi- pick up from afterschool care, trans- www.merciarentals.com.
or spbell48@live.com. is helpful but not required. This is a full-time $190-$230/wk plus room and board. High
bilities include picking oldest up from school. porting to afterschool classes, su-
WAlK TO CAMPUS. 1bR/1bA with W/D, position, M-F 8:30am-5pm, starting May 17, atop the mountains in Roaring Gap, NC.
Must have excellent references, background pervising homework and bath. Child
dishwasher, central air and heat. Avail- 2010 and ending on June 30, 2011. Perfect Directors will be in the Student Union next
check and driving record. Contact Heather at likes to spend time in outdoor, arts 306 CHURCH STREET. Don’t miss this one!
able immediately. $600/mo. 933-8143, for a May graduate who wants to step out WEDNESDAY, FEbRUARY 3rd to conduct
hnormanscott@nc.rr.com, 919-361-2723. and craft activities. Carrboro, close Excellent location on very popular downtown
www.merciarentals.com. before law school. Mail resume with cover interviews or to answer questions. Contact
to UNC campus. Must have car. Ref- street. 2bR cottage. $1,300/mo. Call 919- letter as soon as possible but no later than leigh landis at leigh@campcheerio.org for
CHilD CARE WANTED: Need babysitter erences required. Rate $13/hr. 919- 656-6495 or visit chapelhillnccottages.com. March 15, 2010 to Dorothy bernholz, Direc- an application or to schedule an interview.
on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30- 918-2070.
6:30pm’ish in Chapel Hill. Must have car. NORTH COlUMbiA STREET. Walk to campus. Help Wanted tor; Carolina Student legal Services, inc., PO
box 1312, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. CSlS inc. is
Competitive hourly rate. 919-259-3425. 2 3bR/2bA duplex units. Share back patio.
Perfect for 6 friends. Hardwoods, W/D, dish- an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Travel/Vacation
RECYCLE ME PLEASE! For Rent washer. Available 6/10/10. $1,950/unit. 816-
CliNiCAl TEACHiNG TUTORS needed for
busy service: math, science (advanced also)
Wanted to Rent
206-4315, uncproperties@carolina.rr.com.
and good spoken English. literacy, special EGG DONORS NEEDED. UNC Health
Care seeking healthy, non-smok-
BAHAMAS
lOOKiNG FOR A SUblET for spring 2010 in
Announcements FAIR HOUSINg SOUTH RObERSON. Duplex near Franklin ed, speech and language. Car. Outstanding
ing females 20-32 to become egg SpRINg BREAk walking distance to UNC, $550/mo or less.
Street. 2 3bR/3bA duplex for 3-4 renters character and references. Prefer tutors who
All REAl ESTATE AND RENTAl advertising in donors. $2,500 compensation for $189 for 5 DAYS or $239 for 7 DAYS. All Call 336-264-6821.
each. Perfect for 6-8 friends. Hardwoods, will be here next year. Scholars. MAT stu-
this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair COMPlETED cycle. All visits and pro- prices include: Round trip luxury cruise with
W/D, dishwasher. Available 6-10-10. $2,100/ dents welcome. Please send days and hours
Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal cedures to be done local to campus. food. Accommodations on the island at your
available to jlocts@aol.com. Weekends avail-
to advertise “any preference, limitation, or
discrimination based on race, color, religion,
unit. 816-206-4315, uncproperties@carolina.
rr.com. able also. $17/hr and up. For written information, please call
919-966-1150 ext. 5 and leave your
choice of thirteen resorts. Appalachia Travel. Wheels for Sale
www. bahamaSun.com, 800-867-5018.
sex, handicap, familial status, or national COUCH TO ClASS iN MiNUTES: The best SURvEY TAKERS NEEDED: Make $5-$25 per current mailing address.
origin, or an intention to make any such houses in the area. Minutes from campus. survey. GetPaidToThink.com. 2002 TOYOTA SiENNA vAN FWD. 4 door.
preference, limitation, or discrimination.”
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
2bR, 3bR, 4bR units, available for 2010/11 biliNGUAl ADMiNiSTRATivE ASSiSTANT PARTiCiPANTS NEEDED for studies using Volunteering Great condition; Great for carpooling and
hauling. New tires. All regular maintenance.
$75 signing bonus if leased before 1/31/10. needed for Women’s birth and Wellness Cen-
any advertising which is in violation of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRi). Studies Asking $4,900. 919-636-2026.
919-967-0045. ter. Full-time or internship available. Profes- are conducted at the Duke University brain
law. Our readers are hereby informed that bE AN ESl vOlUNTEER! Help Pre-K through
all dwellings advertised in this newspaper lOCATiON! lOCATiON! lOCATiON! 6bR/3bA sional and friendly attitude necessary. Email
resume to wbwc@emadisonriver.com.
imaging and Analysis Center. Must be 18
years of older and no history of neurological
high school ESl students from various coun-
tries, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. Training
2007 MINI COOpER S
are available on an equal opportunity basis home, gorgeous brick courtyard in Cameron
injury or disease. Studies last 1-2 hours and 1/27 or 2/4, 5:30-9pm. Preregister: gmccay@ Turbo, 8 airbags, tinted windows, iPod con-
in accordance with the law. To complain of McCauley Historic District. Kitchen being CAR lOvERS! Serious Facebooker needed for
participants are paid approximately $20/hr. chccs.k12.nc.us, 967-8211 ext. 28339. nection. Factory warranty. Power doors
discrimination, call the U. S. Department of newly renovated. 407 West Patterson Place, Chapel Hill auto dealer wanting to create and
For more information, call 681-9344 or email and windows, keyless entry, dual electric
Housing and Urban Development housing $4,000/mo, 919-656-6495 or lawlerdevelop- maintain dynamic content on their Facebook COACH WRiTE vOlUNTEERS! Conference
volunteer@biac.duke.edu. 10672. pan sunroof. Sports package, always turns
discrimination hotline: 1-800-669-9777. mentgroup.com. pages. Prefer UNC student passionate about one on one with students to improve their heads. Off white, 45K miles, $16,900. Call:
bEAUTiFUllY CUSTOMizED “villA” 4bR/ MUST SEE! 4bR/2.5bA plus bonus room on automobiles and/or social media. Part-time, writing skills. Training is scheduled for 1/11 919-601-3512.
2bA. Tile floors, carpeted bedrooms, high Franklin Street historic district. Quiet. Con- hourly position. Email Dean linke: dean.
linke@hendrickauto.com. Lost & Found or 1/28 or 2/1 at 5:30-9pm. Preregister:
QUESTIONS
quality kitchen appliances W/D All inclusive: venient. Walk to UNC. busline. $2,900/mo. sphillips@chccs.k12.nc.us or 967-8211 ext.
water, electric, trash pickup, basic cable Tv, 415-596-8584. GYMNASTiCS iNSTRUCTORS WANTED! Are 28369.
wireless internet, Walk to downtown, 4 parks FOUND: EARRiNG. Single, silver, dangly
About Classifieds?
HOUSESHARE: CHAPEl Hill TENNiS ClUb. you interested in coaching gymnastics in a fun SCHOOl READiNG PARTNERS! Help begin-
$2,600/mo. Call: McKenzie Properties at 919- earring outside of Old East on Wednesday,
Pleasant person needed to share. 2 miles and safe environment? We are currently hiring ning readers practice reading skills, 1-2 hours
967-4388. 1/20 around 1:40pm. Email cmj@unc.edu to
energetic, enthusiastic gymnastics instruc- weekly, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. Train-
Call 962-0252
UNC, 1 block Chapel Hill busline. Non-smok- identify.
OFFiCE SPACE DOWNTOWN. 1 room, 260 er. January through July with possible exten- tors! bull City Gymnastics offers competitive ing 1/26 or 1/28, 5:30-9pm. Preregister: srp@
square feet. 1 parking space. lease required. sion. 919-929-6879. salary rates and flexible schedules. Experience FOUND: blACK CEll PHONE, virgin Mobile, chccs.k12.nc.us, 967-8211 ext. 28336.
$500/mo, includes electricity, gas, water. is preferred, but not required. Please email a in lenoir downstairs bathroom. UT Starcom
rental@upcch.org. 919-929-2102. 2bR/2bA, TYlER CREEK. W/D, stove, refrig- resume to amaness@bullcitygymnastics.com. brand. Email acnewsom@email.unc.edu to
erator, dishwasher. New carpet, paint. Water claim.
A HElPiNG HAND, a non-profit organization
included. 2nd floor. bus route. inspector@
Announcements nc.rr.com. 919-810-6972. http://willettprop-
recognized for its service learning opportuni- lOST: RED SAMSUNG CEll PHONE with flip NEED A PLACE TO LIVE? A GROCERY STORE? A LICENSE PLATE? A MECHANIC?
www.heelshousing.com
ties, has paid and unpaid internships working out keyboard. lost between Grimes dorm
erty.com.
with older adults in the home setting and/or
CHAMPIONSHIP
lOST: KEYS. blue Carolina key chain, 2
Announcements Announcements bronze keys, a couple car keys, FYE card. lost
between Rams Head and Morrison Monday
3rd Annual
HOROSCOPES
1/25. 336-987-8688, jabarig@email.unc.edu.
lOST: KEYS. Midday Sunday 1/24 dropped
28,000 students.
The Class of 1938 on sidewalk between Morrison and hospital.
Room key, flex, viC card, bike key engraved
with GEM. vincoli@email.unc.edu if found.
Summer Abroad Fellowship lOST: iPOD TOUCH with pink case between If January 27th is Your Birthday...
1 winner. 0 guitars.
Horton and Ehringhaus bus stop. Reward if look forward to a year of passion and
Program Information Session returned. Email acnewsom@email.unc.edu.
enthusiasm. You may experience differences of
opinion in relationships, but you can still move
Thursday, Jan. 28 • 4pm-5pm Roommates forward if you see personal ambition as only
Sophomores & Juniors: Learn how you can develop your own project to UNC, $500/mo +half utilities. dldaniel@ To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
email.unc.edu, 478-997-9272.
proposal & receive a fellowship of $5000 for Summer 2010.
the great hall for more, visit unc.edu/cuab Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
oisss.unc.edu Today is a 5 - You hear what others say Today is a 5 - Today’s energy is crazy. One
Announcements but don’t believe it. That’s good, as long minute you’re confident, the next minute
as you allow them to explain their posi- you’re flat. To maintain optimism, start off
tions. Strike out in a new direction. with your favorite breakfast. Tea?
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5 - Argument inspires opposi- Today is a 5 - Family activities capture
Guess What?
tion. Enthusiasm inspires cooperation. your attention early in the day. it seems
DON’T MISS THIS WEEKEND’S Which would you rather have today? like guys-versus-girls is the only way to
video!
you are of the needs of others, the midday, you’re into the flow and moving
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY easier it is to satisfy your own. along nicely. break bread together.
9:00pm...CLOUDY WITH A Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
CHANCE OF MEATBALLS Today is a 5 - by the end of the day Today is a 5 - Turn a new page in your
you’ve shared your plan with co-work- book. Now is the time to plan a unique
presented by: carolina union activities board film committee Check it out! ers. be prepared to meet emotional social activity. Create fun, and expect
www.dailytarheel.com/classifieds objections with practical ways and everyone to act like a kid.
www.unc.edu/cuab means. (c) 2009 TRibUNE MEDiA SERviCES, iNC.
effective
24/7 DTH CLASSIFIEDS
place ads. read ads. get results.
convenient
www.dailytarheel.com
Kevin M. Kennedy
DTH
PASSPORT PHOTOS•NOTARY PUBLIC Interested
COLOR/BW PRINTING, MOVING SUPPLIES, Advertise in the
LAMINATING, BINDING, MAILBOX SERVICES, FAX,
STAMPS, PACKAGING, INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!
ATTORNEY AT LAW in this DTH Service Directory...
CLOSE TO CAMPUS at CARRBORO PLAZA ~ 918.7161 traffic • drugs • alcohol • dwi • record expungements Space? It’s effective and affordable!
FAT TUESDAY
“When we stepped out on the only three in the first half and fin- aggressively as we normally would
court, we said, ‘This is either when ished with 10. because we have to take these things
we’re gonna grow as a team and With games against conference- into consideration,” Cairns said.
fight back, or where we’re gonna
fold,’” Drew said.
leading Virginia and Maryland
just around the corner, the Tar
Though patients and their rela-
tives speak Haitian Creole, several
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
From there, the Tar Heels took
off on a dominating 28-6 run that
Heels will have to keep stay keep
Williams’ formula intact — some-
community members who speak
the language have offered their
u February 16th u
put the Wolfpack firmly behind thing Thompson was quick to assistance, said Dalton Sawyer,
Proceeds donated
them. Drew (18 points and seven
assists) and Dexter Strickland (14
point out.
“Don’t settle for this,” Thompson
UNC Health Care’s director of
emergency preparedness and con-
Prizes to
points on 6-of-7 shooting) struck
quickly in the lane and handled the
said. “This is just the beginning,
hopefully.”
tinuity planning.
The horror of the events will stay
and Chiari
Malformation
ball efficiently. with the victims forever, but their Giveaways! Research
But UNC also kept N.C. State on Contact the Sports Editor spirits remain unbroken, Cairns
the ropes on the other end, show- at sports@unc.edu. said. They are focused on their
‘All My Sons’
Arthur Miller’s drama premieres
tonight, performed by PlayMakers. Hey,
e
go to th
Go online for story.
Wanna
H o u s i ng Fair?
DTH
Check:
Yes
No
Maybe
Across
1 Bridges of “The Big
66 “I Kissed __”: Katy Perry
hit
22 Not o’er
23 Modern rental car feature,
44 Worn-down pencil
45 Was successful
˜ XoXo
Lebowski” 67 Diggs of “Private briefly 46 Bring to a boil?
5 River projects Practice” 24 Hold back 47 Shown to a seat
9 Ritz cracker alternative 68 Golfer Isao 25 Scopes Trial gp. 50 Pleads in court
14 Swedish furniture giant 69 Kidney-related 26 Turkish mount 51 Simple poetry pattern
15 Ostrich cousin 70 Fruity drinks 30 Christie heroine 54 Aquarium denizen
16 Neighborhoods 71 Joan at Woodstock 33 Plata counterpart 55 “__ it coming”: “Serves
17 Longing for a fronded Down 35 Place where sweaters get him right”
plant? 1 Choice of “Choosy moms,” fit? 56 Eng. lesson
19 Connection in ads 36 The Mustangs of coll. 58 “¿Cómo __ usted?”
20 H.S. dropout’s test 2 Squeeze (out) football 62 Bakery product
21 Zinfandel, but not sake? 3 Not agin 38 Winter wonderland creator 63 Mauna __
23 Oxygen emanating from a 4 Werewolf’s weapons 39 Shortstop’s boot 64 Strummed strings
lawn? 5 Channel maintenance 40 Foil alternative 65 Show __
27 Spews machine 41 Fly high
28 Bench press target, briefly 6 Cry of realization Carly Brantmeyer
29 Côte d’Azur view 7 Griffin and others
30 Scratch or dent 8 Cleaning product prefix 2009 UNC Homecoming Queen
31 Ed.’s pile 9 “Riders of the Purple
32 Rural skyline cylinder Sage” author
34 Rock collection specimens 10 “Maid of Athens, __ part”:
37 Mother Goose offerings,
or in a different sense, this
Byron
11 Discrimination fought by
Save the date for the DTH Housing Fair
suffragists
puzzle’s title
42 Cloverleaf element 12 Talks trash to and fall in love with your new home.
43 Follower of once? 13 Size up
45 Some TVs 18 Polite country affirmative
48 Scrap for Spot
49 Anaheim team, on
Wednesday, February 3
scoreboards
52 __ Claire, Wisconsin
53 Pair of blows 10am-2pm dth
55 Steep, e.g.?
57 Like areas above the
timberline?
59 Govt. auditing gp.
Great Hall
60 Fruit soda brand
61 Group devoted to small,
woody plants?
8 wednesday, january 27, 2010 Opinion The Daily Tar Heel
andrew dunn
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
The Daily Tar Heel EDITOR, 962-4086
AMDUNN@email.unc.edu
EDITorial BOARD members
injuries
fact that The Daily Tar Heel’s one year since the highly publi-
editorial board gave a thumbs cized inauguration of President
down to the Supreme Court’s Obama. Since 2009, President
decision to change campaign Obama has introduced wide-
Y
finance law (“Quick Hits,” Jan. sweeping economic reform
ou may know the tales of 26). While I don’t know what legislation, has negotiated mul-
A
persuasion was forever founded president’s State of the Union
transformed his brain tissue to judge ruled Friday Smith’s tragic death. the whole story. in their core beliefs and values. address tonight at 9 p.m. (Most
that of an 85-year-old man with that the dashboard But the public deserves to The decision to permanently How likely are those values to major networks will cover it.)
early Alzheimer’s disease. camera video showing judge for itself the conduct of seal the videotape runs counter change due to advertising (which Whether you are an avid sup-
But hanging in the shadows of Courtland Smith’s interaction the officers. to the very purpose of the dash- I assume is the only political porter or a hardened critic, the
these famous cases are distress- with police officers before he The video was supposed to cams — to serve as an unbi- weapon that additional funding speech will cover a lot of impor-
ingly high numbers of young was killed should be perma- be released immediately after ased, firsthand witness to any will increase)? tant issues facing our country
football players racking up brain Am I more likely to change in the new year, especially the
nently sealed. the Randolph County district events police officers encoun-
injuries, which can contribute to my views simply because an ad administration’s new focus on
lasting damage or, in a few high This is a regrettable decision attorney concluded that the ter, adding an additional level
that denies the public the abil- officer who shot Smith used of accountability. on TV tells me to vote no or yes? cutting the budget deficit and
school players last year, death. How persuasive are these ads in predictions for the future of
The NFL has finally suc- ity to examine fully this inci- appropriate force. While a strong emotional
fundamentally challenging peo- health care reform. It will be an
cumbed to pressure from the dent. The decision runs the Superior Court Judge Brad appeal to keep the video sealed
ple’s core beliefs? insightful, exciting night, and I
media and Congress and imple- risk of factoring into future Long overruled his previous can be made, the decision needs Even if I were to assume that hope you all will join me in par-
mented an improved concussion court decisions. statement last week, claim- to be based solely on the law. political advertising influenced ticipating in it.
policy, but such safety measures It’s certainly understandable ing his court did not have the Transparency and account- a person’s political decisions,
have not trickled down to the col- that Smith’s family and friends authority to allow the release of ability are especially important what about a company’s right to Michael Foote
lege and high school levels. Policy might prefer not to witness the videotape. for law enforcement — the very express its own political prefer- Vice President
changes should be made swiftly such a tragic moment. Yes, the district attorney’s people that are supposed to ences? Are we to sacrifice Wal- Young Democrats
to protect young athletes who at
And some unscrupulous report and Smith’s 911 call protect us. Without it, the pub- Mart’s right to express its own
greater risk for severe damage.
Kevin Guskiewicz, chairman
media outlets might have used were made available to the lic’s trust in local law enforce- political ideals so that my fragile Charter schools can be
the video to sensationalize public. But they does not tell ment is in danger. mind is not flooded with their worse option for students
of the department of exercise and rhetoric on who to vote for?
sports science at UNC, said young Instead of assuming that TO THE EDITOR:
N
a second hit to the head, even a orth Carolina lawmak- United case is corporate spend- Washington, D.C. for pub- I will vote for Barack Obama school program has shown
small one, can set off a metabolic ers should act to limit ing on election communica- licly financed congressional over Coca-Cola. increases in the black-white
cascade resulting in brain swelling achievement gap and racial
out-of-state corporate tions — whether corporations elections. That might be an
and potentially coma and death. Brandon Blalock segregation, often beyond the
How do we prevent such trag- spending in state elections. can pay for and run advertise- option.
Without limits, state resi- ments on behalf of or against a But Congress is in a stale- Junior acceptable limits set by court-
edies? The new NFL policy to Philosophy ordered desegregation.
keep players on the sideline until dents could find their voices candidate. mate, and it would be unwise
After enrolling in a charter
they show no signs of concus- in elections drowned out by Legislators should take a to count on its action.
Article should’ve focused school, some students tend to
sion shows progress but has the a flood of corporate-funded stance against the court’s deci- Corporations might not be make lower achievement gains
potential to make things worse. advertising. sions to protect N.C. elections, able to vote, but their voices on rivalry, not team’s woes
than they had previously.
Accurate diagnosis relies on Last week, the U.S. Supreme even if that stance doesn’t hold are heard through their money. TO THE EDITOR: I encourage the state legis-
honest answers from players Court decided in Citizens up later in court. The Supreme Court unleashed I was very disappointed to see lature to consider carefully the
who may lie about symptoms United v. Federal Election The court’s decision over- that money. the big front page headline of The benefits and costs of pursuing
to stay in a game. A survey of Commission that certain limits turns years of precedent and North Carolina elections Daily Tar Heel yesterday (“Fall Race to the Top funds.
high school football players in
on corporate election spend- acknowledgement that corpo- should not be a free-for-all. from grace,” Jan. 26). On a night Expanding the largely
Wisconsin revealed that less than of a big rivalry game, instead of an unregulated program, without
half of those sustaining a concus-
ing are unconstitutional. The rate money is simply too influ- Only North Carolina resi-
court nullified portions of the ential in elections. dents vote in North Carolina article on the front page preview- increasing quality and account-
sion reported their injury. ing the big matchup, the paper ability, bears real risks.
“Asking a player whether they Bipartisan Campaign Reform Friday, a pos t on T he elections, and only North
Act of 2002 that limited this (Raleigh) News & Observer’s Carolina companies should decided to focus on the negative. The less examined but per-
are having concussion symptoms The entire article was based on haps more important section of
is like asking a drunk driver spending. political blog Under the Dome be able to spend on North
the basketball team’s decline in the Race to the Top is the issue of
whether they’ve been drinking,” It’s not entirely clear how noted that the court’s decision Carolina elections. Associated Press rankings. charter school standards.
Guskiewicz explains. The only dif- this will affect North Carolina could allow more out-of-state Obviously, there’s no way to Too much emphasis is being School choice is rendered
ference is that police officers have elections. But the N.C. General money to be spent on North know how the Supreme Court’s placed on this poll by saying worthless when the choice is
Breathalyzers to detect alcohol use A ssembly shouldn’ t wait Carolina elections. decision will affect North that the team has fallen from only between bad and worse.
— unlike concussions, which are around to find out. T h e l e g i s l at u r e , i n i t s Carolina elections. grace. The AP rankings are Though increased school
not visible on MRI or CAT scans. North Carolina law already upcoming session, should act But the General Assembly only a weekly power ranking, options allow parents to choose
Schools can hire certified and there is plenty of basket- schools with strong standard-
forbids direct corporate contri- to curtail that spending as needs to take proactive action
athletic trainers who can spot ball yet to be played before the ized test scores or highly quali-
concussion symptoms and make butions in elections. well. to protect North Carolina elec-
But at issue in the Citizens There have been calls in tions. NCAA Tournament Selection fied teachers, research suggests
return-to-play decisions, but Committee meets. that the increase in school
many do not have this luxury. The N.C. State basketball autonomy that charter schools
A
trainers mandatory. from the student body, they entry. The chance to educate
While such policy changes new licensing standard licenses within a month. Other prestigious universi-
for bringing UNC- Since there is no need for ties are taking note of Carolina’s instead have to read the stu- children, I think, is a sacred
should be made promptly, they dent newspaper headline “FALL obligation.”
do not put the issue to bed. owned technologies to extensive negotiation, these new licensing scheme.
market should be very promis- aspiring entrepreneurs can Miette H. Michie, interim FROM GRACE.” Talk about
It is conceivable that football motivation. Grayson Cooper
players taking countless, seem- ing for the University commu- focus on what is important: executive director and CEO Vice President
ingly minor hits every day accu- nity and the public at large. how to best share what they of the University of Virginia’s Ryan Allred Policy Research
mulate brain damage over time. Before this agreement, have created with society. Patent Foundation, “applauds UNC ’09 Roosevelt Institute at UNC
Guskiewicz, who is researching University researchers struggled There might be some con- UNC for moving in this direc-
these “subconcussive impacts,” to bring their creations to the cern that the University is tion.” She indicates that other
said that keeping the game safe by market, as a result of a very bur- conceding too much of the universities will pay close
studying new protective helmets SPEAK OUT department and phone number.
densome negotiation process. revenue generated by its intel- attention to how the licensing
and potential risk factors for long ➤ Edit: The DTH edits for space,
term damage is the next step.
The average time for the lectual policies. Last year, UNC program works in practice. Writing guidelines: clarity, accuracy and vulgarity.
“We all bear the responsibil- researcher and the University to earned about $3 million from There are only three com- ➤ Please type: Handwritten Limit letters to 250 words.
ity and burden for protecting the agree to a contract was usually licensing agreements. panies who are currently tak- letters will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION:
three to nine months. But the University is look- ing advantage of UNC’s new ➤ Sign and date: No more than
athlete and the sport of football,” two people should sign letters. ➤ Drop-off: at our office at Suite
Guskiewicz said. Thus, the public lost the bene- ing towards the future. If the licensing agreement, but it will 2409 in the Student Union.
➤ Students: Include your year,
If it cannot be made safer, fit of many exciting new technol- number of startup companies take a couple years to evaluate major and phone number. ➤ E-mail: to dthedit@gmail.com
people will eventually demand a ogies created at our University. increases, this might mean more the program. ➤ Faculty/staff: Include your ➤ Send: to P.O. Box 3257, Chapel
ban on football, he said. However, the Carolina revenue and credibility for the The University should be Hill, N.C., 27515.
“I certainly don’t want it to get Express License Agreement University in the long run. commended for taking steps to
to that level,” Guskiewicz said. allows researchers to opt for a set This could induce more remove the barriers that pre- EDITOR’S NOTE: Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily represent the opin-
With matchups like Colts- of predetermined terms, which renowned researchers to come vent its innovative research from ions of The Daily Tar Heel or its staff. Editorials reflect the opinions of The Daily Tar Heel
Saints and classic Super Bowl ads editorial board. The board consists of 9 board members, the associate opinion editor, the
could allow companies to receive work for UNC. reaching our community. opinion editor and the editor.
on the line, he is surely not alone.