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Friday, November 9, 2012

Computer, phone may bring answers

David Shannons family is still waiting for answers in the UNC students death.
By Katie Reilly
Assistant City Editor

The family of David Shannon is hoping details from his cellphone and computer will help explain why

the UNC freshman fell to his death in Carrboro early on Oct. 27. His brother, Stephen Shannon, said the Carrboro Police Department obtained a court order Wednesday to search the cellphone and laptop. He said it could take about a week to search the items. Lt. Chris Atack, of Carrboro police, declined to comment on the developments, saying the investigation is ongoing.

David Shannon, a Charlotte native, was found dead the night of Oct. 27 at the Ready Mixed Concrete Plant on Guthrie Avenue. Police say he fell 40 feet early in the morning after climbing machinery at the plant. Police say that alcohol may have been a factor. Stephen Shannon said there are still many unanswered questions about the hours leading up to his brothers death.

We do not know why David ended up at Guthrie Avenue, Shannon said. The biggest hole in the night is how he ended up there. But he said he is hopeful his brothers cellphone will reveal more information. That was one of the last pieces of the puzzle, Stephen Shannon said. He said David Shannon planned on going to the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Mallard Ball on the night of Oct. 26.

Before the ball, he went to a pregame party on McCauley Street, which is where Stephen Shannon said he was last seen. David Shannon never made it to the event at La Residence Restaurant. The other missing piece is what happened from the time he left the party at McCauley to the time he got to the concrete plant, Stephen

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System scrutinizes drop-add

The Board of Governors will vote today on a proposal to shorten the period.
By Erika Keil
Assistant State & National Editor

dth/ashton songer Quinn Matney (center), playing Dr. Frank n Furter, sings Sweet Transvestite in Pauper Players production of The Rocky Horror Show.

The rocky horror Show premieres at midnight tonight at the ArtsCenter.

By Josephine Yurcaba
Staff Writer

Men in corsets and studded heels, a shimmering gold Speedo and orgies abound in the Pauper Players fall show. The scientific and sexual feather boafantasy known as The Rocky Horror Show premieres tonight at midnight. Originally a musical that opened in 1973, the 1975 film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show developed a formidable cult following. Amberly Nardo, Janet in the Pauper production, said shes been nervous about the show because of its notoriety. A lot of people coming to the show have seen the movie so many times that they can quote every line and might yell them out, Nardo said. I know theres a lot to live up to.

Student director Clare Shaffer said the novelty and shock factor of the show drew her to it. I saw the film for the first time my freshman year, and I was taken aback by it, she said. I remember seeing the first scene when you see Frank as a transvestite and thinking, Oh my God, that guy is a god. Shaffer said the popularity of the production has made it a challenge to direct. (Its) not because I feel a pressure to recreate the movie, she said. If I tried to do that, all I would end up with is a cheap imitation and nothing new. But Shaffer said the audience will hear iconic songs and see familiar characters. A lot of the characters have been taken in a completely different direction than the movie maybe even intended, she said. Rocky is creatively probably my greatest contribution to it. Rocky is Dr. Frank n Furters creation. Though the movie makes Rockys character seem stupid, Shaffer said she took a different route. Max Bitar, who plays Rocky, said he

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likes Shaffers dynamic version of the character. Were really trying to play up the fact that hes essentially a newborn, Bitar said. Hes not necessarily dumb hes just learning. Catie Poore, the costume designer, said the costumes are corsets and lingerie. Its been a good learning experience trying to lace up a corset on a guy, she said. The cast members said the costumes and level of sexuality have made these roles stand out from previous ones. Ive never worn so little clothing ever, Bitar said. Ive also never done so many risque movements on stage.

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The UNC-system Board of Governors will vote on a proposal today that would limit the drop-add period at system campuses to 10 class days despite opposition from chancellors and students. The boards educational planning, policies and programs committee approved the proposal Thursday for all system schools. UNC-CH currently allows students to drop courses well after the first 10 business days of the semester, as long as they obtain a form and have it signed by their dean or academic adviser before the end of the eighth week of classes. UNC-CH Chancellor Holden Thorp and N.C. State University Chancellor Randy Woodson urged board members to consider the consequences of the proposed change, especially for students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. If you are in that classroom at Chapel Hill, youve got some students that went to Phillips Exeter, some that went to Enloe (Magnet High School), and you got some that went to Warren County (High School), Thorp said. The one from Warren County, if it takes her more than one try it means that is not a bad thing. Committee member James Deal said he thought grade shopping, where students try out a class and drop it after the midterm, might be preventing other students from gaining a seat in the class. But Woodson said that very few students 3 percent at NCSU and 1 percent at UNC-CH actually drop the class by the end of the period. UNC-Charlotte Provost Joan Lorden, who presented the proposal to the board, said students who drop a course late in the semester should have a W, for withdrawal, marked on their transcripts to encourage them not to drop courses lightly. But Thorp disagreed. Asking people to assess a W on their transcript while they are at a selective university like ours, where we are trying to give lots of different people a fair chance, does not seem right, he said. I hope you will exclude this part (from the proposal), he said. Both chancellors and student body presidents

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Unexpected birth on campus: The baby just drops

A Ph.D. student helped deliver a baby at a UNC bus stop on Wednesday.
By Jordan Bailey
Staff Writer

A chance encounter Wednesday morning resulted in Emily Brewer, an English Ph.D. student, having a baby named in her honor. While Brewer and her son were waiting at the Abernethy Hall bus stop, a Spanish-speaking woman approached them, pointing to her pregnant friend. Brewer said she realized quickly

that there was a medical emergency. The pregnant woman, Elizabeth Aguilar-Lopez, was squatting in the bus shelter. Brewer said when she recognized that Lopezs water broke, she called 911 without a moment to spare. She holds her pants open, and the baby just drops, she said. It appeared to me that she simply exhaled and the baby dropped out. Brewer said the whole experience lasted for about 10-12 minutes, which left her no time to be scared. After the baby was born, a 911 operator walked Brewer through what to do until paramedics arrived. She cleaned the afterbirth around the babys nose and mouth with

Lopezs scarf and tied a shoelace around the umbilical chord to stop the flow of blood. Throughout all of this, she was amazingly calmno screaming, no tears, no horror, Brewer said. It is every pregnant womans tremendous fear that when the baby starts to come youre going to be unprepared youre going to be away from help. And for the woman to face that situation with such grace is a great testament to her. Stephanie DeVane-Johnson, a nurse-midwife at UNC Hospitals, said this sort of rapid birth is rare. I would say Ive been a nursemidwife for 15 years, and personally, I have seen maybe 15-20 precipitous

deliveries, she said. Wednesday night, Brewer visited Lopez in the hospital and learned that Lopez named the baby Emily. Wed shared a profound experience our destinies collided at a critical moment very unexpectedly, and we felt a connection, she said. Brewer said she went to UNC that morning because her otherwise reliable babysitter didnt show up to take care of her son. Brewer took him to campus instead. It was all just by complete chance it felt almost like I was supposed to be there. Contact the desk editor at university@dailytarheel.com.

courtesy of emIly brewer A paramedic assists Elizabeth AguilarLopez after she gave birth Wednesday.

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his kid knows how to prioritize his finances. A 9-year-old Ukranian boy took $4,000 in Euros and dollars from his parents life savings and converted the money into Ukranian hryvnas and spent it all on candy. He was on a school vacation when he decided to take the money, which was hidden under the couch. Seems silly to put your savings in a safe or a bank or a shelf taller than your candy-loving son. The boy bought thousands of dollars of candy and split it with his buds. No word on whether it was all on clearance after Halloween, which would make this sugary tale even crazier. Kids, right?
NOTED. Walmart continues to prove to us all that it is the bane of America. As if Thanksgiving wasnt overlooked enough by the Christmas shopping craze, Walmart will open its stores at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving to insane Black Friday shoppers. Two hours earlier than last year and 720 hours earlier than necessary. QUOTED. It became the oldest thing on my phone and sort of a great story to tell people and show them. Renee Krulich, a staffer at Seattles The Stranger, who saved a text message from a stranger after Obamas win in 2008 so that she might be able to text the stranger again in 2012. She did.

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The loreleis Fall Jam: Homecoming weekend kicks off with the 2012 loreleis fall jam, also featuring the unC achordants and n.C. state acappology on friday and the unC-greensboro spartones and Clemson Tigeroar on saturday. There are walk-up tickets available for $10, cash only. Time: 8 p.m. today and saturday location: varsity Theatre Exterminate Tech: get your T-shirt and free Buns from the general alumni association. Plus, tour your way through a maze of prize-filled boxes in attempt to win a prize of your

oberto Garcia, 18, from Burlington, works with his mother at their Mexican food truck in Carrboro. The truck opened three years ago. It offers burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more. We try to only serve the best, Garcia said.

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own. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. location: The Pit Of lamb: The Performance Collective of unCs communication studies department presents a dark adaptation of a literary work about Mary and her lamb. Time: 7:30 p.m. today and saturday location: swain Hall studio six

Time: 12:30 p.m. location: Kenan stadium imaginary invalid: PlayMakers Repertory Company presents this world premiere adaptation of french playwright Molieres health care satire. The play runs through nov. 11, and tickets are $15 to $50. Time: 7:30 p.m. location: Paul green Theatre To make a calendar submission, email calendar@dailytarheel. com. Please include the date of the event in the subject line, and attach a photo if you wish. Events will be published in the newspaper on either the day or the day before they take place.

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Someone refused to pay for a taxi cab fare in cash at 717 Williams Circle at 4:59 a.m. Wednesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Someone trespassed at Bub OMalleys at 157 E. Franklin St. at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Someone reported a suspicious condition at Phillips Middle School at 606 Estes Drive at 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to Chapel Hill police reports. Someone broke and entered at 2006 Whitmore Circle in Chapel Hill between 10 a.m. on Nov. 2 and 1:29 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carrboro police reports. Someone reported a suspicious condition at 125 Jewell Drive at 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carrboro police reports. There were several abandoned bicycles in the area that might have been stolen because no one had come to claim them, according to police reports. When police arrived on the scene, there were children with bicycles, and police had no reason to believe the bikes were stolen, reports state. Someone reported a suspicious condition at 501 Jones Ferry Road at 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carrboro police reports. Someone refused to leave a residence at 108 Hillview St. at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carrboro police reports. Someone was intoxicated and disruptive at 200 W. Main St. at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, according to Carrboro police reports.

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UNC professor placed on house arrest

Frampton has been placed on house arrest due to a medical condition.
By Jessica New
Staff Writer

Paul Frampton was arrested in Buenos aires in January after two kilograms of cocaine were found in his suitcase. he maintains his innocence.
innocence while supporters have set up a website, helppaulframpton.org. After Framptons first request for house arrest was denied when a medical exam showed his condition could be treated in prison, he appealed for a second medical exam. His efforts stalled until he was able to, for the first time since his arrest, hire a family of private lawyers with funds from friends in Buenos Aires, Williams said. Once he had a private lawyer, Williams said Frampton was able to get a second medical exam in mid-

After more than nine months in an Argentine prison, UNC physics professor Paul Frampton has been released and placed on house arrest for health reasons. Frampton is staying at an old friends Buenos Aires apartment as he awaits his upcoming trial, said UNC mathematics professor Mark Williams, who is leading support for Frampton at UNC. Argentine police arrested Frampton at a Buenos Aires airport in January after two kilograms of cocaine were found in his suitcase. Frampton has maintained his

October, which diagnosed Frampton with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Now that Frampton is on house arrest, he is able to perform more of his duties, Williams said. Pauls in much better circumstances now, Williams said. He can Skype, he has email, he can easily interact with the outside world now. Williams said UNC administration, which suspended Framptons pay in March, has been notified of the change. He said Frampton has the ability to participate in faculty meetings via Skype or speaker phone. Williams said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bruce Carney and Chancellor Holden Thorp have been unreceptive to Framptons appeals. Both Carney and Thorp declined to comment. No matter how many times you tell them hes published papers,

advised students, participated for two hours by speaker phone in his grievance hearing, the only response you get is, He cant perform his duties, therefore we wont fund him. This is a blatant falsehood, Williams said. Williams said the University has no legal basis for suspending Framptons pay. There is no policy in the entire code that allows administration to put a tenured faculty member on unpaid personal leave against his objection without notice. At issue is Section 603 of the UNC systems code, which outlines standard due processes for discharges or sanctions against tenured faculty. The code states that a faculty member might be discharged for a neglect of duty, including sustained failure to meet assigned classes or to perform other significant professional obligations.

The UNC faculty grievance committee heard Framptons case and reached a decision on Sept. 26 that Williams said was highly favorable. But Williams said both Carney and then Thorp rejected the committees proposals. Committee chairwoman Jill Moore declined to comment on any specific grievance, but said that in any case, after the chancellors decision, appeals would go to the UNC Board of Trustees a move Williams said Frampton plans on taking. In a letter to Thorp provided to The Daily Tar Heel by Williams, he argues the UNC administration is afraid of criticism for paying a professor in prison. Instead of doing the right thing, you did the safe thing for yourself, he said in the letter. Contact the desk editor at university@dailytarheel.com.

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Student government clashes over stipend

Next week, congress will hear a bill to cut the vice presidents stipend.
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dth/logan savage Chapel Hill resident Shawn Radcliffe plays the guitar on Franklin Street on Monday. He was playing to raise money to buy a copy of Halo 4.

Street performer plays to pay rent, buy video game

By Caroline Hudson
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Perched under a tree with guitar in hand, Shawn Radcliffe strums his guitar for passing pedestrians. He can frequently be found outside Spankys Restaurant and Bar on East Franklin Street. Its a good spot to perform, he said earlier this week while playing elsewhere on Franklin Street. Radcliffe, a Durham Technical Community College student and Chapel Hill resident, plays for about three or four days a week for several hours each day. He said he started playing to make money to pay his rent and he has recently also been saving up to buy the popular video game Halo 4. But Radcliffe said his passion for music is the real driver behind his performing. At first he said performing was nerve-

wracking, but he has gotten used to people. I love music, he said. I want a job in music. Radcliffe said he writes his own songs, but he also performs more famous pieces. He said he is living with friends in Chapel Hill and hopes to transfer to UNC in the near future. Radcliffe said he would prefer to have a steady, part-time job to make more money, but he said he would still perform on days off. On his very first night as a street performer, he earned $7. But he said there are good nights and bad nights. It varies from night to night, he said. (The money) compensates for the hard work. Reactions to his playing run the gamut. Radcliffe said he once had a man tell him, You suck, get over it. That same night, another man gave him $20.

Chapel Hill students say they are supportive of street performers like Radcliffe. Laura Pianowski, a UNC senior, said she enjoys listening to performers on Franklin Street. I like them, she said. It adds an interesting cultural aspect. Emran Huda, a UNC graduate student, said the university atmosphere is a good place for performers to express themselves. This is one of the few places for freedom of expression, Huda said, although he said he doesnt like offensive performances. Radcliffe said he likes performing on Franklin Street because Chapel Hill is a change from the Durham area where he attends school. I like the way the buildings look, he said. Contact the desk editor at city@dailytarheel.com.

for lettermen, football means brotherhood

On homecoming, lettermen savor their rich traditions.
By Nicole Comparato
University Editor

In a small lounge on the south concourse of Kenan Stadium, perfectly framed team pictures clad a dark wood paneled room to represent the tradition of UNC football. In these photos are a centurys worth of UNC football players, and at halftime on game days, the lounge floods with Carolina Football Lettermen, who gather to share memories and reminisce over a hot dog. What I love about it is you know it is a brotherhood, said Don McCauley, a former tailback from the late 1960s and early 70s who went on to play 11 years in the NFL. We all represented and wore that uniform that makes you so proud. The Carolina Football Lettermens Association was created in the late 1980s under former head coach Mack Brown, who wished to unify the many eras of Tar Heel football. Today, McCauley said there are about 1,200 lettermen that

represent that tradition, but its about more than former players getting together at a game. McCauley, who also serves as head of football projects and lettermen relations for the Rams Club, said meeting at the Charlie Justice Football lettermens lounge during halftime is just one aspect of keeping the brotherhood together. Whether you were first team All-American or third team tackle, it makes no difference this group is in this together. Mel Lewis, who was a trainer when he was a student with the team from 1965 to 1969, now manages the nicknamed Choo Choo lounge, and knows what it takes to become a letterman. Youve got to earn it, he said about the coveted lettermens jacket. Itd be like a girl buying a tiara for winning a beauty contest no, you have to earn it. Lewis said that the head coach typically decides who letters on a team each year, but usually it corresponds to playing time and impact. One change that Lewis and McCauley have made is working to bond all former players, even if they didnt letter. Theres always been rules and standards, it used to drive me nuts, McCauley said. Saturday is when you get all

Students considering whether to apply for student body vice president next year might need to check the size of their wallets first. The rules and judiciary committee of Student Congress passed a bill Wednesday that could eliminate the student body vice presidents $200 monthly stipend. The bill will be heard by the full Student Congress next week. But the student government executive board is worried that if the stipend is cut, the position will be less accessible to students who need an income to support themselves through college. At several other universities in the state, student body representatives are also provided with stipends and the question of stipend amounts is a point of discussion across the board. N.C. State University Student Body President Andy Walsh has a stipend of $4,650. He said stipends have increased slightly, but they remain a touchy subject that prompts officers to freely voice their opinions. Walsh said he has cut back hours at his paid internship to devote more time to student government. If you average it out and put in my time cards, I would be getting paid around 80 cents an hour thats ludicrous, but it doesnt matter, Walsh said. Im happy doing my job regardless of the stipend. Jake Cox, student body president at Appalachian State University, said the president and vice president at ASU receive higher stipends than the other executive officers. He said stipends are necessary for student government to operate. Its not so much about the payment, but more as a thank you to every worker who puts in those 25 to 30 hours of work in a given week, he said. UNC Student Body President Will Leimenstoll, who receives financial aid, said balancing a job and a position on the executive board is difficult. I would not have run for office and would not have been able to put the burden on my family, he said. Ive had a job every other semester at Carolina. I think it would significantly undermine access of these positions and undermine the ability of student government to represent students at Carolina. Leimenstoll said the vice president serves as a great asset to student government, making it necessary for the position to be paid. UNCs student body president and treasurer also receive stipends. They must perform their duties through the summer. The vice president shares multiple responsibilities with the president, such as sitting in on meetings and making external appointments. Peter McClelland, vice chairman of the rules and judiciary committee and co-sponsor of the bill, said last years student body vice president, Zealan Hoover, balanced the responsibility with being a resident advisor. I dont agree that a part-time job is not possible, McClelland said. McClelland said the vice presidents stipend $2,400 a year can be put to better use elsewhere, such as other student organizations. We should hold ourselves to the same rules as everyone else student government is a public service. Contact the desk editor at university@dailytarheel.com.

courtesy of the hugh morton collection, nc Photo archives, wilson liBrary Former North Carolina football player Don McCauley (left) stands with fellow player Charlie Choo Choo Justice in the early 1970s.

the glory and have all the fun, but there are players who work during the week and just dont get to suit up for home games. To me, why isnt that person a letterman? Another development is that current head coach Larry Fedora is working with lettermen to help increase stability by growing the association. We look at Coach Fedora as giving that (stability), McCauley said. Bill Balaban, a former UNC running back from around McCauleys time, and now a lawyer, said that being a letterman also means a lot to those

who would never go to the NFL. Its very important that (we) stay committed to show these young men that sports are important and a great discipline, but its not the end of the world if you dont go into the NFL, he said. And during halftime, as they walk into the lounge those players can hear the cheers of the past students they once played for. The last time these guys put on a football helmet was their senior year at Carolina, Lewis said. But football meant a lot to them. Contact the desk editor at university@dailytarheel.com.

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UNC professor named director of public health project
Jim Thomas, an associate professor of epidemiology in UNCs Gillings School of Global Public Health, was named the new director of MEASURE Evaluation. MEASURE Evaluation is six-year project that was awarded $181 million by the United States Agency for International Development in 2008 to encourage better public health practices in more than 40 countries. It is the largest award ever received by UNC. From staff and wire reports

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County approves additional Rogers Road funding

By Jenny Surane
Assistant City Editor

Plans for the new Rogers Road Community Center are beginning to shape up. At a Thursday night meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an additional $150,000 to go toward start-up costs for the center. The board approved $500,000 for the center at its Oct. 16 meeting. But after county officials met with Rogers Road resi-

dents, it became clear that they would need more to get the center started. Commissioner Pam Hemminger, a member of the Rogers Road Task Force, made the motion to allocate additional money to the center. This is a dream, and its a goal, she said. Assistant County Manager Michael Talbert, who presented the task force report, said Rogers Road residents expressed interest in starting a catering business, and the need for a commercial kitchen was just enjoying the victory with his friends and forgot to text me back, he said. At 10:34 p.m., David Shannons body was found by a group of friends who tracked the location of his cellphone. Carrboro Police initially said Shannon was found about 90 yards from where he hit the ground. But recent findings have revealed that he died where he fell, Atack said. Stephen Shannon said his brothers death is not connected to his involvement in the Chi Phi fraternity. Atack said police have not ruled out any possible causes. Everything is still on the table, he said. We dont have anything definitive at this point. Contact the desk editor at city@dailytarheel.com. body president, said students might decide not to try more difficult courses taught by the universitys best professors. And Thorp said the proposal is out of the boards purview. I think that this is a cam-

in the center would increase overall start-up costs. Talbert said Rogers Road residents also wanted to include a day care center in the new facility and possibly create a business incubator for sustainable businesses. But Commissioner Earl McKee said he worried the board might have to continue to fund more and more of the start-up costs. Ill support this increased appropriation, but what I want to avoid is this board start chasing a moving tar-

get, he said. And Commissioner Steve Yuhasz said he worried the proposed budget for the fledgling facility might not be enough to sustain the center. Im concerned well get the building built and theyll be looking for continued contributions from the county to manage and maintain the building, he said. But other commissioners said they didnt think the neighborhood would have trouble sustaining the center. Theyve been operating

for a number of years without our help, said Commissioner Valerie Foushee. The commissioners also approved the possible sale of the Greene Tract, a piece of land near Rogers Road, in a 6-to-1 vote. Proceeds from the sale will go toward remedia-

tion for the neighborhood. Commissioner Alice Gordon did not approve the sale of the tract. It was too sketchy for me to move forward, she said. Contact the desk editor at city@dailytarheel.com.

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I wont give it away, but my head goes in a lot of places that it usually doesnt go. Richard Walden, who plays Brad, said the show requires sex-pantomiming, so actors must be comfortable on stage. For the majority of the show Im going to be in my tighty whities, Walden said. The sex scene is behind a curtain, but I still have to have sex with a guy on stage, which definitely pushed my comfort zone. Shaffer said the theme of lust and sexuality is explicit. Im proud of the orgy (scene) because it took me weeks to make it symmetrical, she said. One of the notes Ive given is, You guys, the orgys a little heavy on pus matter that should be determined by the faculty on the campus, he said. Hannah Gage, chairwoman of the committee, said system President Thomas Ross would likely hold a meeting Thursday

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Shannon said. David Shannons roommate, freshman Kevin Kirby, said he last saw him at about 9 p.m. on Oct. 26 when Shannon left for the pre-game party. Kirby heard from him later at about 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 27 in a group text message he sent to their Chi Phi fraternity pledge class. He was supposed to go to a tailgate before the UNC-N.C. State football game at the Chi Phi house, but he never showed up and didnt respond to text messages or phone calls, Stephen Shannon said. I texted him Saturday after the UNC game about Giovani Bernards punt return at the end of the game and didnt get a response, but I thought he

stage right, could you maybe shift it over? Just make sure youre rotating. Despite its sexual nature, Bitar said the show also has some serious, emotional undertones. Clare made it not all just frivolous and spectacle and sex, Bitar said. She really made sure that we understood that this show has heart. Shaffer said audiences should prepare to be shocked, yet impressed. Its a very emotional and a very raw show. Contact the desk editor at arts@dailytarheel.com. with Thorp and Woodson to discuss the implications of the proposed change before a final decision is made. Contact the desk editor at state@dailytarheel.com.

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The redshirt senior defender anchors UNCs defense with leadership.
By Jonathan LaMantia
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While many North Carolina student athletes prefer to zoom between traffic on scooters, North Carolina mens soccers redshirt senior captain Jordan Gafa travels the Chapel Hill roads in something a bit sturdier a black Hummer H1. Gafas father promised him he would buy him the car if the San Diego, Calif., native earned an athletic scholarship, and when Gafa delivered, securing one of the last spots in UNCs 2008 recruiting class, his father made good on the promise. As Gafa and his father were waiting to be picked up from the airport in San Diego after signing with the Tar Heels, Gafa spotted the exact type of car he wanted. He told his dad, That Hummer right there I want the same one. When Gafa realized that it was his mom, siblings and a few friends pulling up to greet him in the car, his older brother, Justin, said his reaction was priceless. While Gafas more reserved than his flashy car indicates, his teammate Daniel Tannous, who has shared a room with Gafa for the past two years, can see the similarities between his friend and the Hummer. Jordans the type of kid where when you walk into a room youre definitely going to notice him, Tannous said. So I guess you can kind of compare him to his car, because when hes driving every-

where you can notice him. But not all the attention hes received from the car has been positive. While Tannous said country kids admire the car for its off-roading capability, he and Gafa agreed that the car is an unwelcome presence in Carrboro, where it has elicited a few obscene gestures from environmentally friendly citizens. When I go to Wendys, I definitely get some looks over there, Gafa said. They dont like it. They dont think too much of it over there. Despite owning a flashy car, Gafas entrance into college was much quieter. He was a member of a recruiting class that ranked fourth in the nation and featured freshmen Billy Schuler, Kirk Urso and Sheanon Williams, all of whom played for the U-17 national team. Gafa was less well-known. Jordan was the only kid who was the underdog, who no one really knew, Justin Gafa said. The defender found that the talent throughout the program would make it hard to find playing time. You come from where youre the best player, like in San Diego, until you get here and you see all the talent and how much more drilling and experience you need, Jordan Gafa said. By not overextending himself while he was on the field, Gafa proved his value. It can be frustrating at times when you think you should be playing over someone, Gafa said. But the times I got in, I just did the simple things when I got on the field. Slowly, he saw more playing time, and after earning just five starts in his first three years, he

dth file/spencer herlong UNC senior defender Jordan Gafa, from San Diego, has emerged as a valuable leader for the Tar Heels this season.

started 24 of 26 games in 2011. Gafa has led the nations top backline this season, which has allowed just four goals in 18 games, as the lone veteran presence among three underclassmen sophomores Boyd Okwuonu and Jordan McCrary and freshman Jonathan Campbell. Gafa scored the game-winner against Duke in Durham. After senior Cameron Brown knotted the game at one to send it to overtime, Gafa ended it with a golden goal.

The goal, a beautiful strike taken from the top right corner of the penalty box and launched with Gafas left foot to the top left corner of the net, sent Gafa racing back to his teammates with his shirt ripped off to celebrate. Ive been the type of kid where I guess you can say rival games, Ive always shown up for them, Gafa said. We were down in the second half, and we still come back and win, so its just one of those stories. Definitely a moment Ill never forget, especially with Cam Brown

who scored too. In a big moment in last seasons NCAA title game, Gafa rose to the occasion again, helping stave off a late barrage of shots that threatened to send the final into overtime. The Tar Heels went on to claim the NCAA title, making the 2011 season one the most storied in the programs history, and it came under the leadership of their beloved captain, Urso. On Aug. 5, Urso died at the age

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How North Carolina lines up against Georgia Tech

North Carolina (6-3, 3-2 ACC) welcomes ACC Coastal Division foe Georgia Tech (4-5, 3-3) Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The teams will play at 12:30 p.m. The Tar Heels are coming off their bye week and hope the rest and extra preparation will help them slow down the Yellow Jackets triple-option offense. When the teams met last year, Georgia Tech ran for 335 yards in a 35-28 win in Atlanta. UNCs last game was a thrilling 43-35 win against N.C. State, and the Tar Heels will look to carry the momentum from that game into Saturdays contest, their second-to-last home game this season.

When UNC has the ball

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By Henry Gargan
Assistant Sports Editor

North Carolinas field hockey team is motivated by the past but determined not to be tied to it. As UNC prepares to enter the NCAA Tournament as the overall No. 1 seed this weekend against No. 11 Stanford, its seniors undoubtedly remember losing to Maryland in the national championship game two years in a row. But as they look to lead the Tar Heels into the postseason,

coach Karen Shelton is quick to point out that this team isnt inhibited by past failures. We can turn it into motivation, but I dont want them thinking about last year and what happened last year, she said. This is a new team. Maryland, they lost two players from last years team. We lost five players from last years team. This is a new group with a new mentality. That mentality is one that, Shelton said, is as confident, determined and well-organized as any of her teams have ever had. This

dth file/spencer herlong UNCs Loren Shealy eyes the ball in a game earlier this season. The Tar Heels open the NCAA Tournament Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

years team has done nothing but excel. She and her players said they dont think that the pressure of the postseason will change that. There are high expectations this year for the 20-1 UNC field hockey team, as there always are. UNC just won its 18th conference championship and has played in the national championship game four out of the last five years. Those expectations might weigh on the Tar Heels if their expectations for themselves werent even higher. I dont expect anything less (than excellence) this season, said senior Caitlin Van Sickle, who won her third consecutive ACC Defensive Player of the Year award this week. This is one of the best teams that Ive ever been on. The expectations are high, and if we dont reach our ultimate goal then we will be disappointed. But Im fully confident that well be there. When Van Sickle and her class were freshmen, in 2009, the Tar Heels defeated Maryland 3-2 for the title. But that doesnt mean winning this years title is any less important for them. The seniors this year have done their best to convey that sense of urgency to the freshmen. Im devastated that we lost two years in a row, senior

forward Kelsey Kolojejchick said. Weve mentioned it a few times this year, like how this is our last season as seniors so we want them to really work hard so we can finish the season off playing the absolute last game possible. The road to that last game begins Saturday against Stanford in Chapel Hill. Though the Tar Heels defeated the Cardinal 6-2 during the regular season, Stanford scored first, a feat few teams have repeated against the Tar Heels. The Cardinals defense and its aerial game advancing the ball by lofting it up and over defenders makes it a dangerous team, Kolojejchick said. She said that she and her teammates are determined to strike quickly and seize momentum from the beginning. Shelton said that she and her players will approach the tournament with the same winning mindset with which they approached every other contest this season. But for her seniors, it will be hard to ignore the knowledge that each game from now on could be their last. We want to end on a good note, Kolojejchick said. And that kind of pressure is fine with me. Contact the desk editor at sports@dailytarheel.com.

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The North Carolina mens basketball season starts at 7 p.m. tonight. But as of 2 p.m. Thursday, coach Roy Williams hadnt set his starting lineup. As we stand here right now, I still do not know who Im going to start, Williams said at a press conference in the Smith Center Thursday. The staff talked about it at the staff meeting this morning. Its been really interesting Im waiting for somebody to step up and say, Im going to deserve that. Williams admitted that uncertainty this close to the start of the season is unusual for him, but that doesnt have him concerned. Hes confident in his freshman point guard Marcus Paige. Hes confident in his returners Dexter Strickland, Reggie Bullock and James Michael McAdoo. Those four, hes sure about its the other post spot hes not so sure about. In North Carolinas 81-54 exhibition win against Shaw, Williams started 6-foot-10 sophomore Desmond Hubert in the other post position. But freshman Joel James played more minutes than Hubert, and despite a onefor-six showing at the free throw line, James outscored Hubert 13 to two. In fact, James had the second most points of any Tar Heel in the exhibition game and added a block and seven rebounds. Regardless of who gets the

starting nod against GardnerWebb, there will be plenty of playing time to go around. Williams said that he hasnt ruled out making a change to the starting lineup as the nonconference schedule plays out. In practice, Williams has been trying out several different lineups. Theres so many combinations, said Leslie McDonald, who also had no idea who will start tonight. Coach has been putting people in these spots It varies in practice. Well see the starting line (Friday). Williams mentioned that his smaller lineups will include either P.J. Hairston or freshman J.P. Tokoto at the four spot, but not Bullock. With so many new players filling important roles for the Tar Heels, this opening weekend of the season is filled with crucial learning opportunities. The young kids have to understand that everybody were playing is pretty doggone good, Williams said. In the old days, Coach Smith used to talk about, they give scholarships, too. Being ready and being prepared every single day, regardless of who you play, is something that is extremely important for young guys to understand. McDonald, a redshirt junior, and the lone senior Strickland have offered their advice to the Tar Heels, who will be making their regular season debuts against the Runnin Bulldogs. I told them, Be prepared, McDonald said. Being nervous is the norm. I get nervous before every game, and Im a senior. What you do, dont let that overcome you and continue to do what the coach says. And play your heart out. If James and fellow freshmen Tokoto and Brice Johnson heed that advice, theyll make Williams roster decisions even more difficult. Contact the desk editor at sports@dailytarheel.com.

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The DTH Sports staff and one celebrity guest compete to pick the winners of the biggest ACC and national college football games each week.
Scoot over, Robbie Harms. Fellow Assistant Editor Henry Gargan now holds a share of the picking lead following a secondconsecutive 7-1 week. If N.C. State hadnt been N.C. State, Gargan would have had a perfect week. But, alas, hes still tied for the lead. Assistant Brooke Pryor is three games back from the other assistants, but with risky picks like Virginia to defeat Miami, she could very well end up in the top spot or the last. Former Sports Editor Kelly Parsons kept her hot streak going with a 6-2 week and is only one game back from taking second place away from Pryor. Sports Editor Brandon Moree fared a little better last week and was at least able to break .500. The same cant be said for
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senior writer Michael Lananna who had yet another 4-4 week. Cut him some slack, though, hes a baseball guy. Our guest picker this week is UNC lecturer and author Tim Crothers. He recently published his third book, The Queen of Katwe.The novel is a true story about a young illiterate girl in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, who is an incredibly gifted chess playHenry Gargan 7-1 49-15 (.766) UNC N.C. State Miami Clemson Notre Dame USC Alabama Georgia Kelly Parsons 6-2 45-19 (.703) UNC N.C. State Miami Clemson Notre Dame USC Alabama Georgia

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UNC rush vs. GT front seven
UNC tailback Giovani bernard has entered heisman talk after his performance against N.C. state. expect another solid performance from him against Georgia Tech. edge: unC UNC quarterback bryn renner leads

UNC pass vs. a passing offense that averages about 281 yards a game, and the GT secondary yellow Jackets give up 245.9 yards

Tim Crothers is this weeks guest picker. He recently published his third book, The Queen of Katwe.

in the air per contest. edge: Push Ga. Techs triple-option offense caused trouble for UNC last season, and the yellow Jackets average 318.2 rushing yards per game. Qb Tevin Washington is mobile. edge: GT The Tar heels pass defense was torched in their last game against N.C. state, but the yellow Jackets arent known for throwing the ball. expect UNC to bounce back. edge: unC

GT rush vs. UNC front seven GT pass vs. UNC secondary Special Teams

er. The book details her trip to the World Chess Olympiad in Siberia. Crothers was also a senior writer at Sports Illustrated and now acts as a mentor for the Sports Desk.
Michael Lananna 4-4 42-23 (.641) UNC N.C. State Miami Clemson Notre Dame USC Alabama Georgia Tim Crothers 5-3 45-19 (.703) UNC N.C. State Miami Clemson Notre Dame USC Alabama Georgia

Last Week Record to date UNC vs. Georgia Tech Wake Forest at N.C. State Virginia vs. Miami Clemson vs. Maryland Notre Dame at BC Arkansas at South Carolina Alabama vs. Texas A&M Georgia at Auburn

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Robbie Harms 6-2 49-15 (.766) UNC Wake Forest Miami Clemson Notre Dame USC Alabama Georgia

if bernard continues returning punts, the Tar heels could get a boost from their special teams. Kicker Casey barth remains a valuable weapon for UNC. edge: unC

The Bottom Line UNC 42, Georgia Tech 27

Compiled by robbie harms

VoLLeyBALL: GeoRGiA TeCH 3, NoRTH CARoLiNA 2

No. 22 Tar Heels fall to Georgia Tech in Atlanta

By Marilyn Payne
Staff Writer

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of 22 as a result of a genetic heart defect. Gafa, his friend since they both arrived in 2008, spoke at Ursos funeral and read a letter Urso had written during his time in the Carolina Leadership Academy to his team. Kirk meant the world to us, Gafa said. Were never going to forget him. Tannous said the way Gafa stepped up to read the letter and speak at Ursos funeral showed Gafas qualities as a leader. Personally, I would not be able to do that. Its just too much emotion, he said. I was impressed with how he was able to handle himself,

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North Carolinas volleyball team (21-5, 12-4 ACC) fell to Georgia Tech Thursday 2-3 in the game that was the Yellow Jackets last chance to earn an NCAA Tournament berth. In a situation like this, theyre the underdogs and they have nothing to lose, senior Emily McGee said. Every team sees a situation like this as the only opportunity, so you see seniors come out and step up. UNC knew to focus on controlling Georgia Techs powerful seniors Monique Mead and Bailey Hunter, but the Tar Heels still couldnt prevent them from feeding off their fans atmosphere. Monique, for (Georgia Tech), really stepped up and carried their team, McGee said. We definitely knew No. 5 and No. 11 were go-tos, but they were on fire. It was their home court, we werent really able to stop them. The complete inability to stop the opponent is a trait that carried through the night, despite North Carolina victories in the second and fourth sets. That failure to control the game was also evident in UNCs offensive attack. Defense early was not good, coach Joe Sagula said. But we also only had six kills in the first set, in the third we had eight and thats as the whole team. Thats unheard of for us. We were just not executing very well at all. We started panicking. The Tar Heels started this week ranked No. 22 in the nation after beating Miami

and Florida State last weekend. But the ranking might have affected the teams approach to play. We probably came out too confident, senior Cora Harms said. We talked about how fired up they were because they were a bubble team but we still underestimated what they could do, underestimated their ability to capitalize. For Sagula, the team never got to the level of play that has become standard during the past two weeks. I thought the last four matches we played really hungry, he said. We were confident that we were going to go win it early. Tonight when we came into the match, we came out thinking that it was going to be easy, and we were just out of it mentally, we did not know what to do. Sagula said that being down by as many as 10 points during the match made it hard for the players to find their bearings. Tonight we were way behind in the first set and didnt know how to answer back. That set a bad tone for us. Sagula called the victories in the second and fourth set emotional ones, but saw the same glazed look from his team in the third and fifth set losses. We just did not come out ready to play as determined to win as we needed to be, Sagula said. When we go to practice to play Clemson, we have to have a whole different mentality. Well have to work hard to finish strong. Contact the desk editor at sports@dailytarheel.com.

and I think the guys fed off that, seeing his strength. At the recommendation of Gafa, the letter now hangs in the McCaskill Soccer Center for all to read. As the Tar Heels ready themselves for another postseason and Gafa prepares to graduate at the end of the semester, Gafa said hes pleased with where his long road has brought him. I couldnt be happier with where I am right now with this program and everything Ive been through here, he said. It definitely makes me proud with my family, my friends and my teammates to say Im captain of the UNC mens soccer team. Contact the desk editor at sports@dailytarheel.com.

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Not everyone is high on new marijuana laws

By Caroline Stephens
Staff Writer

Colorado and Washington have become the first two states in the country to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for those 21 years and older. But the impact of the referendums, held Tuesday, will depend on how the administration of re-elected President Barack Obama decides to handle the new laws. Both states have made it a legal but highly controlled

product, said Kevin McGuire, a UNC political science professor. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, so the federal government could challenge its use, he said. Its up to the federal government to decide how active they want to be in punishing, McGuire said. The Obama administration must decide if they want to rigorously prosecute or whether they are going to take a more relaxed approach. McGuire said the stance

of the Obama administration would determine the number of states that try to put in place similar legislation. The less national interference Colorado and Washington experience, the more appealing the law will seem to other states, he said. But North Carolina will probably not be seeing a marijuana referendum anytime soon, said UNC law professor Gene Nichol. I wouldnt think theres any chance of such legislation occurring here no way

to get it on the ballot, and it wouldnt pass if you got it on the ballot, Nichol said. Nichol said that, though he believes North Carolina will remain conservative in its beliefs regarding marijuana, the referendums show views on the issue are evolving throughout the country. McGuire said the legalization itself would generate national conversation on the topic, regardless of whether other states pursue similar legislation. This shows there are vari-

ations in acceptance across these states, he said. There is national opposition, but a lot more variation as well. This variation also exists throughout the UNC community. I do support the referendum if gone about in the right manner, said Russell McIntyre, a vice president of UNC Young Democrats. Their laws will provide a basis for other states. But UNC senior Caitlin Powers said she does not support such legislation.

I think its a bit crazy its been legalized, she said. I do think it could help spur the economy, but it could negatively affect the country in other ways. McIntyre said the votes were some of the referendums the Young Democrats were following on election night. And he said he thought marijuana could one day be legalized in North Carolina in the distant future. Contact the desk editor at state@dailytarheel.com.

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WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (MCT) The noreaster that swept through the Northeast on Wednesday night dumped record snow, hampered efforts to recover from Superstorm Sandy and has been linked to at least one death. From New Jersey to New York, roads, trees and homes were blanketed in overnight snow and another 100,000 households lost power, adding to the misery in a region still grappling with widespread storm damage. The bad weather and white-out conditions prompted major airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, most in the New York area, although airports in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere are affected, according to flight tracking service FlightAware. Parts of Connecticut saw more than a foot of snow overnight a record while New Jersey and New York saw up to 9 inches in some cities. Late Wednesday, a man was killed in a fatal crash on a highway in Burlington, N.J., according to State Police Sgt. Adam Grossman.

Forums seek Thorps values in new chancellor

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or 49.9 percent to 49.24 but there just arent enough votes from Republican areas to allow the challenger to catch up. Romneys Florida campaign has acknowledged its candidate lost in Florida as well. Romney already conceded the national race after he lost the other battleground states. The numbers in Florida show this was winnable, Brett Doster, Florida adviser for Romney, said in a statement to The Miami Herald. We thought based on our polling and range of organization that we had done what

we needed to win. Obviously, we didnt, and for that I and every other operative in Florida has a sick feeling that we left something on the table. I can assure you this wont happen again. With Floridas 29 Electoral College votes, Obama will have 332 votes to Romneys 206. Preliminary results are due from the counties to the state by noon EST Saturday. The final results are to be certified Nov. 20. The numbers in Florida look unlikely to change in Romneys favor.

Members of the UNC community have drafted varied lists of the qualities they want to see in the next chancellor. But one thing appears on everyones list. Given the opportunity, they would choose Chancellor Holden Thorp again. In two forums held by the chancellor search committee Thursday for students and faculty, an interest in maintaining the same values upheld by Thorp arose time and again. In general, the staff said that if they wanted a new chancellor, they wanted Holden in a skirt, said Jackie Overton, a member of the committee. And I just said, Please dont give me that visual. Thursdays forums followed two held on Wednesday one for staff members and one for community residents. The forums were held to provide an outlet for the pub-

lic to voice opinions about the replacement for Thorp, who announced in September that he will step down in June. Faculty members said they want to see a leader who comes from an academic background and values scholarship above all else namely, athletics. We have all seen what happened at this University because of secondary and tertiary commitments to high stakes college athletics, said Andrew Perrin, associate professor of sociology. Perrin said he wants to see a chancellor who will fight for an honorable athletics program, but one that remains secondary to academics. I have a difficult time imagining that someone could come from outside academia and figure out how to tackle those challenges, he said. The student forum, in contrast to the faculty forum, was particularly silent until attendees were asked to share experiences they have had

with Thorp. Once they began, the anecdotes flowed freely. Students mentioned how they value Thorps accessibility and commitment to the student body. Senior Hudson Vincent, president of Carolina Creates, said he wants a chancellor who will continue Thorps commitment to developing projects like Innovate@ Carolina, a program that funds inventive student ideas. Im interested in seeing what a new chancellor might be able to do with the momentum that Holden has been able to start over the past few years, he said. Many faculty said they worry that the committee will not be able to find someone as qualified as Thorp. If he cant do it, can anyone? said Kim StromGottfried, a professor in the School of Social Work. Can any one person? Contact the desk editor at university@dailytarheel.com

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If they wanted a new chancellor, they wanted Holden in a skirt. And I just said, Please dont give me that visual.
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Vice president stipend diminishes fairness
TO THE EDITOR: The editorial regarding the student body vice presidents stipend is right in saying the purpose of those funds is to promote accessibility. However, the argument that the money can only promote accessibility to student government goes against the fundamental reasons for which Student Congress stands: to follow the Student Code and to do so in a fair and just manner. Firstly, the Student Code specifies that if a student organization wishes to pay its officers, their duties must extend over the summer. This is currently not the case for the vice president, creating an unfair exception to this rule. Putting this aside, however, the DTH editorial board contends that the time commitment required of the vice president precludes him or her from holding a part-time job. Again, this is simply untrue. Last years vice president worked as a resident adviser throughout his term, finding a workable balance. Furthermore, the $2,400 the student body vice president does receive falls short of the pay for most parttime jobs. The truth is that the vice presidents stipend will not be the deciding factor for those students who require financial aid. There are numerous leaders on our campus, both in and outside of student government, who devote more hours to their University-sponsored organizations than a part-time job would require and happily do their service with no pay. The executive branch argues that the stipends are often used for on-campus initiatives. However, why is the appointed not elected position of vice president unilaterally making such choices? Every student pays the Student Activity Fee to fund the work of student organizations that promote the Carolina Way and our values of diversity and service. And $2,400 can be the difference between whether a number of student organizations can or cannot contribute their part to enriching the Carolina community. Student government is not in the position to decide if its contributions are worth more to our campus than any other student organization. The vice presidents stipend demeans the fairness that students should expect from their government. Josh Aristy 15 District 3 representative Peter McClelland 15 District 1 representative John Guzek 14 District 7 representative

Kvetching board
kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain PWAD 272, a haiku: You are required/But there is just one section/Screw you, budget cuts. To the girl who showed up at my house at 2 a.m. on Halloween with nothing on: You have beautiful eyes. To the boy giving out his room number on the Kvetching board in order to get laid: Desperate much? To all the attractive ladyDemocrats out there: I voted for Obama in Ohio, and yes, Im single. To my suitemate who just finished her shower: You left what seems to be the entire contents of your hair in the tub. Please get it. To the girl checking her fantasy football team in class: I will trade you Arian Foster for your hand in marriage. I hope everyone remembers to send in their Dance Marathon kvetches so we can see how totally funny and original they are!! Dance Marathoners: Hows about a trade? I sign up to dance, you GO AwAY. To the girl looking at frat coolers on pinterest in Spanish class: Can you feel my judgment from back here? To the guy getting a Safe Walk from the UL at 10 p.m.: Grow a pair. Im considering doing Dance Marathon for the first time in 4 years because one of them grinded on Gary while doing the Wobble. #FTK? To the panicking skippers of SOCI 122: What exactly do you expect to glean from your classmates notes? The correct answer is always white people suck. Thanks to the 40:60 ratio, I had to go to the dark side, Duke, to get some action. What did karma give me in return? A UTI. To the girl in Davis smacking her lips while eating and slurping her drink: Thats why you have no boyfran. To the guy who drifted his beat up Buick around the Morrison parking lot, the smell of burning rubber cannot even mask the aroma of success coming from your life right now. Daylight savings: making winter just a little more depressing since 1918. To the lax bro cutting his pubes on the Bobs porch: YOU CANT SIT WITH US! To the naked girl that barged into our house, spread her legs spread eagle, tried to steal my shoes and then told me and all my friends we were going to be dead in the morning howd you know?!? To the guy in Rams Dining Hall Tuesday night with an erection A little too excited about our win against Duke in soccer, are we? Send your one-to-two sentence entries to opinion@dailytarheel.com, subject line kvetch.

y complicated relationship with the word literally began earlier this year. Two of my best friends began a Twitter account called Literally a Handle, which retweets overheard misuses of the word (my personal favorite being my personal trainers legs are literally tree trunks). My ears have become tuned to how frequently it occurs in daily conversations. It has become a mainstream prop word, sometimes used accurately; other times, monstrously inaccurately. Everyone has a crutch word that ends up starring frequently in sentences. Once, I dropped an anthropology class because the professor said as such more than 60 times in a lecture. The word literally is the action-movie of crutch words, meant to add thrilling detail to an otherwise mundane statement (I literally just got out of class. Really? Wow, sounds intense!). More often, though, the L-word is used as the opposite of what it means, instead of figuratively or metaphorically. Last election season, Sarah Palins spokeswoman described her to Anderson Cooper on CNN by stating that the world is literally her oyster. A more accurate though maybe not particularly useful statement would have been to say The world is literally not Sarah Palins oyster which, in these politically divided times, is perhaps an observation we can all get behind. Its misuse is nonpartisan, however. Joe Biden famously abused it 10 times during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, causing the Obama campaign to take out an ad for the word on Twitter. Pretty much everyone is guilty of using it in an incorrect or ironic way. But even if you are an adverb puritan, chances are people are going to get annoyed very quickly if you start using figuratively in sentences (You figuratively puked your brains out? OK, shut up). Does it matter if we use words correctly? While the cultural relevance of the word literally is obvious, what it says about us is, perhaps, not. On the one hand, without meaning literal meaning we are rudderless speakers, incapable of committing to a definition. There is often a gulf between what we say and what we mean to say, and at some point we have to confront that. Self-awareness is one of the primary hallmarks of our generation. The world literally is a motif of such irony, a meta-joke that discloses its own incorrectness. On the other hand, it is pedantic to mourn the loss of a definition. Language is malleable. It isnt dead; our use of it just constantly evolves. Even hashtags, ironic cousins of word crutches, reveal our contemporary delight in playing with language. With the hashtag, a phrase like Binders Full of Women can (metaphorically) catch fire and carry on like some huge inside joke. The territory of ironic language is uncharted, unpolished. But that doesnt mean its doomed. Literally, its not.
11/12: THE TIME IS NOW Zaina Alsous argues for a push for gender neutral housing.

Executive branch under review

Earlier this week, the executive branch of student government released its October report. The editorial board has taken this opportunity to evaluate the successes and failures of the administration halfway through its term.

AFFORdAbility
The Leimenstoll administration advocated for University autonomy on financial aid decisions instead of a potential systemwide cap on financial aid revenue from tuition hikes. Leimenstoll also successfully fought for a more equitable out-of-state undergraduate tuition increase of 6.1 percent. The administrations financial aid information website, money.unc.edu, should be up by January and will be a welcome student resource.

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Office hours in the Pit, an open house with Chancellor Thorp, and University Dialogues have improved student access to the administration and the chancellor. This is especially true of the student advisory committee to the chancellor, a previously amorphous program, which now serves students from various constituencies. But the administration could work to let students know that the Ombuds office now serves students.

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Leimenstolls administration has been working hard to ensure the student voice is heard in selecting a new chancellor. A series of meetings organized by the administration has done well to bring together student leaders to craft a vision for the ideal chancellor. But the administration could work on seeking the opinions of students who are less connected to major campus organizations.

tOWn-GOWn RElAtiOns
The Game Day Challenge, along with composting at Mainstreet Lenoir affirmed commitment to sustainability. Student governments work with the transit tax was admirable particularly the forum it helped organize. However, the Good Neighbor Initiatives door-to-door component had poor student turnout. Also, the Fix My Town website is still not live, which Leimenstolls platform committed to completing by fall break.

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The administration has demonstrated responsiveness to students, particularly through Fix My Campus, but it could focus on improving accessibility to those who might not otherwise be engaged with student government. Recruiting potential student leaders through narrow channels, such as First Year Focus Council, has the potential to make student leadership an insider affair. This is counter to the administrations ethos.

bOARd OF GOvERnORs & bOARd OF tRustEEs

In a time of transition and uncertainty for education in the state, the administration has found footing where it can, attending meetings and establishing relationships with the Board of Trustees and with UNCsystem President Thomas Ross. The administration has sought student feedback and encouraged student engagement. While input-seeking is important, input without results is unproductive.

Relocate for accessibility

he UNC LGBTQ Center works to make the University a safe, affirming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. But the current location of the center on South Campus far from the center of campus impedes that mission. A central location would improve access to the cen-

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The campus LGBTQ center needs a more central location.

ter and reflect a commitment from the University to providing a safe, empowering environment. The centers location in the registrars office means the doors are only open before 5 p.m., greatly reducing its accessibility. The center provides counseling and group discussions for students struggling with questions about their sexuality and gender expression. These services provide vital support for students who might be dealing

with emotional difficulty, isolation from friends and family, and harassment. But distance makes it less likely for the students who need the centers resources to use them. Physical space on North Campus is limited, and moving the LGBTQ Center there would likely require another office or organization to be displaced. However, giving the center an easy-to-access location has a great enough positive impact on those who use it to warrant the move.

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