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Carson Trial
Atwater
dayton date says police
city | page 3
KID’S CUISINE
Nate McMullen, better
beat him
known as “Chef Nate,” has Durham police deny acting
helped to build a improperly during arrest
curriculum at The Little School
DTH ONLINE: Read the document filed by Atwater’s
of Hillsborough based on his lawyers alleging abuse during his questioning with this
local, organic cooking. The story at dailytarheel.com/section/city.
children learn about the By Sarah Frier
City Editor
process of growing and
One of the men charged with killing former Student
preparing food. Body President Eve Carson claims he was abused by
Durham police during his arrest.
A court document filed by federal defense attorneys
Monday links Demario James Atwater’s reportedly
rough, abusive arrest with his behavior during police
questioning.
If defense attorneys can prove that Atwater, 23,
was abused to the point that he felt forced to make
statements during questioning, that evidence can be
thrown out.
But Durham police Chief Jose Lopez Sr. said this is
the first he’s heard of any abuse of Atwater. In the two
years since his arrest, no complaint has been filed.
His department arrested Atwater on March 12, 2008,
just a week after Chapel Hill police found Carson’s body
sports | page 9 in a neighborhood off East Franklin Street.
“We were just assisting Chapel Hill with taking him
into custody, and then we delivered him,” Lopez said.
WALK IT OFF The court document states that once at the Chapel Hill
The UNC baseball team was Police Department, Atwater said on video that during his
arrest, he voluntarily laid down flat, arms outstretched,
able to shake off a poor and that Durham police officers stomped his face against
series against Georgia Tech the ground. While driving in the police car, Durham
police hit him nine or 10 times, Atwater said.
in a 14-5 win against That experience led him to be especially cautious
Winthrop. After falling during questioning, his defense attorneys state.
“I’m gonna get my ass kicked first of all because
behind early after a Winthrop I’m not saying the things that y’all want to know. I’m
not saying the things y’all want to hear,” Atwater told
player hit a home run in Chapel Hill police, according to the document. He con-
the top of the first inning, tinued talking about his arrest experience.
“Some of the officers looked like they were trying to
catcher Jesse Wierzbicki hit stop the others from doing what they was doing to me,
a two-run home run to help but as soon as we get in the damn Jeep, they started
hitting me, too.”
lead the Tar Heels to the win. Atwater does not allege that he was abused by Chapel
Hill police but said he was continually worried that if he
demanded a lawyer he would be beaten or if he took a
drink it would be poisoned, court documents state.
city | page 3 When there’s a time difference between abuse and
interrogation, UNC criminal law professor Jeff Welty
TEEN KILLED said the courts must determine whether there is reason
to believe that the interrogated person was still under
The Orange County Sheriff’s the influence of the abuse. That’s one thing Atwater’s
dth/katherine vance
Office has charged three attorneys attempted to prove in their court filing.
Freshman John Henson continued his postseason success with six points and 12 rebounds. Before last night’s game, Henson
The document states that during his three-hour
people with first-degree was averaging nearly 12 points and seven boards per game in the NIT. North Carolina moves on to play Dayton on Thursday. Chapel Hill police interrogation, Atwater expressed
murder after deputies said a fears of the physical abuse continuing a total of 78
teenager was thrown from Experience helps UNC net overtime victory against Rhode Island times and asked for a lawyer five times.
Lawrence Alvin Lovette, 19, is facing the same
charges as Atwater on the state level but was not
a moving vehicle and killed
BY David Reynolds DTH ONLINE: For a slideshow of “No comment,” Graves said. charged on the federal level. Lovette was 17 at the time
Monday afternoon. Sports Editor photos from the game, visit And while the end of the game was of the crime and so is not eligible to receive the death
NEW YORK — A Nestle iced tea dailytarheel.com/multimedia. in question, it was experience that put penalty. In both state and federal court, Atwater faces
bottle flew on the court in the seconds UNC in a position to nab the victory. charges that could result in the death penalty if he is
Correction following North Carolina’s 68-67 victory was the result of a couple questionable Senior Deon Thompson didn’t start convicted.
Due to a reporting error, in the semifinals of the NIT. calls late in the game, the biggest one the way he wanted in his 151st game at The document states that during his interrogation,
Tuesday’s front-page story It landed a few feet away from where a no-call in which it looked like Ulmer North Carolina. officers asked Atwater if he thought he deserved it.
“Second home” incorrectly Rhode Island’s Lamonte Ulmer was tripped over UNC junior Will Graves. In the game in which he tied the “I understand y’all killing us,” he said. “Because y’all
named the store that Evan Smith sprawled out on the court, despon- And though a partisan Rhode Island NCAA record for games played, think that we killed this girl so y’all gonna kill us.”
co-owns in a photo caption and dent after the Rams came up just short crowd inside Madison Square Garden Thompson found himself with space
several times in the article. It is against the Tar Heels. vehemently disagreed, Graves was coy Contact the City Editor
called The Bead Store. The beverage’s unusual landing spot with his comment afterward. See basketball, Page 6 at citydesk@unc.edu.
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The Daily Tar Heel Top News wednesday, march 31, 2010 3
charged
stated that Janet Abboud Dal Santo
was the co-author of the study. She The chemicals were being used in
is the lead author.
It also incorrectly stated that the
Chemicals found the construction of a new building, The story so far
conclusion of the study was that in septic tanks and reached the septic tank through Nov. 18, 2009: A leak of treated Jordan Lake.
with
sewer lines. The chemicals have been wastewater is detected at UNC’s
almost half of teenaged employees Feb. 19, 2010: UNC reports a
completely contained, UNC report- Bingham Facility. A liner breach in
in North Carolina are working ille- break in a distribution line the
By Andrew Harrell ed, because the wastewater treat- a storage pond results in 630 gal- previous day that resulted in
gally. This was a finding of the study, ment systems have been shut down
University Edtior lons being spilled. roughly 1,800 gallons of treated
but it was not the final conclusion.
murder
UNC says it has committed itself to repair previous leaks, according to
The story also misquoted Dal Dec. 14, 2009: UNC assures wastewater being spilled.
to cleaning up problems at its off- a letter from UNC to DENR.
Santo, who said she hoped the data neighbors of the facility and other Feb. 23, 2010: University
campus Bingham Facility, but final Orange Water and Sewer
would be used to educate employ- Orange County residents that administrators hold another town
solutions could take months — and Authority would not take the con-
ers, teens and parents. none of the treated wastewater hall meeting to answer questions
new problems are cropping up in the taminated wastewater because the
Due to an editing error, Tuesday’s reached Collins Creek. from concerned neighbors and
meantime. toluene concentration was too high.
pg. 5 story “Senior remembered as The facility, which houses animals UNC hired Clean Harbors to Dec. 18, 2009: The N.C. residents. Bob Lowman, the By Rebecca PUtterman
inspiration” and an accompanying used for research by UNC, stopped clean the septic tanks and remove Department of Environment and associate vice chancellor for senior writer
photo caption incorrectly described treating wastewater on-site after the wastewater. That cost will be Natural Resources issues UNC a research who Chancellor Holden Three Hillsborough residents
the event. Friends were placing a series of leaks in the system. But billed to the contractors responsible notice of violation for the leak Thorp asked to oversee work at were charged with first-degree mur-
notes with words they would like the transportation of wastewater to for the leak, said Bruce Runberg, after state inspectors visited the the Bingham Facility, meets with der Tuesday after throwing a man
to say at that moment to senior Orange Water and Sewer Authority associate vice chancellor for facilities site and found that wastewater residents at the meeting. from a moving vehicle Monday after-
Ashton Miller, who died Sunday for treatment also stopped at the planning and construction. did make it to Collins Creek, noon, according
from cancer. beginning of this month when In a message to neighbors of which eventually connects with to Orange County
The Daily Tar Heel apologizes unwanted chemicals were found in the facility, UNC pledged to more Sheriff reports.
for the errors. septic tanks. closely monitor the facility. tive, but are struggling to play catch to offer a “conceptual solution” to Nineteen-
UNC reported the presence of Residents have previously com- up with the problems at Bingham. leaks in the wastewater treatment year-old Paylor
Campus briefs the chemicals — solvent toluene, plained to the University because of “There’s a disconnect between system that initially stirred concern James Daniels
d i e d Mo n d a y
Chris Sopher named Truman antifreeze ethylene glycol and cool- leaks in the treated wastewater sys- the responsible parties and what’s and anger among residents.
ant propylene glycol — to the N.C. tem, potential construction and a going on at the site,” Leath said. Areas they will examine include from injuries sus-
Scholar for public service Department of Environment and lack of communication from UNC. McKim and Creed, an engi- analysis of the soils and streams, tained after being
neering consulting firm based in testing for new wells, possible thrown from the Demarus
Morehead-Cain scholar Chris Natural Resources weeks later once Cliff Leath, a neighbor of the facil-
vehicle, deputies
Sopher has been selected as a 2010 they were identified through testing ity, said he thinks UNC administra- Raleigh, is looking at the facility, Carver
by two independent companies. tors mean well and are being proac- its operations and its surroundings See CLEAN-UP, Page 8 determined from
Truman Scholar. interviews with
Sopher, who entered UNC witnesses. The
with the class of vehicle then fled
2010 but took from the scene,
time off to work a news release
f o r Pr e s i d e n t states.
Barack Obama’s At approxi-
campaign, was mately 2:45 p.m.
honored with M o n d a y, t h e
the scholarship Orange County Rodney
for his work Sheriff ’s Office Fearrington
Chris Sopher as founder of responded to
UNC’s chapter of a report that a
“Strive for College,” an organization pedestrian had
that helps low-income students been hit by a
apply for college and get scholar- motor vehicle on
ship money. Saw Mill Road in
Sopher was one of 60 recipients of northern Orange
the 2010 federal scholarship, named County.
for President Harry Truman. Daniels was
The award honors students who transported by
have displayed a commitment to Life Flight to Jemeison
public services and funds a gradu- Duke Hospital, Torain
ate school education. where he was pronounced dead.
Visit dailytarheel.com/section/ Hillsborough residents Demarus
campus for the full story. Carver, 19, and Jemeison Torain, 21,
turned themselves in late Monday
Housing officials say system night. Rodney Fearrington, 19, was
overload was cause of glitch taken into custody Tuesday morn-
ing at 11:15 a.m.
After Monday’s housing glitch, a
Housing and Residential Education Contact the City Editor
official said a system overload was at citydesk@unc.edu.
what kept more than 1,000 fresh-
men from registering for housing.
Although the system was designed
for 550 students at a time to attempt
to register, as many as 1,800 were
Chatham
court fire
vying for spots at a given time, said
Rick Bradley, assistant director of
the housing department.
Bradley said that in the registra-
caused by
tion process, as many as six differ- dth photos/ali cengiz
ent computers were noted as rep- Nate McMullen, or “Chef Nate,” is the newest addition to the cafeteria at The Little School of Hillsborough. McMullen made the
resenting the same roommate pair change from preparing gourmet meals at a four-star restaurant to the more flexible and fun job of preparing school lunches.
at one time.
held on campus
UNC’s first possession.
He set up for his patented mid-
range jumper and rose to hit the
bucket he has drained countless
times in his UNC career.
Hopes to increase UPCOMING $1 CONCERTS
But instead of finding the bottom
of the net, his shot clanged off the
musical variety Caroline Smith and The Good
Night Sleeps
back of the rim and into the arms of
Rhode Island’s Delroy James.
Undaunted, Thompson estab-
Time: 8 p.m. April 8
by Kyle Olson lished post position a minute later
staff writer
Location: Union Cabaret and backed down a Rhode Island
One dollar won’t buy a soft defender beneath the basket once
drink from a vending machine. The Never he received the ball.
But the Carolina Union Activities Time: 7:30 p.m. April 13 But as he rose to bank in a layup,
Board is putting on a concert Location: Union Cabaret Ulmer came from the backside and
series at venues around campus blocked his shot into the crowd at
throughout the next month for Tallest Man on Earth, with the Garden.
exactly that amount. The Nurses And on his third shot attempt,
The $1 Concert Series kicked off Time: 8 p.m. April 26 Thompson lost the ball when he hit
Tuesday night in the Union Cabaret Location: Gerrard Hall the underside of the backboard on
with the band Brian Olive, which the way up.
draws inspiration from a variety “It was definitely tough with the
of classic sources, including ’60s recently received critical attention, easy baskets I was missing at the
pop and jazz. The band energeti- is playing April 26. beginning. They were point blank
cally opened at 8 p.m. to a sparse The series is being advertised in ones,” Thompson said. “Rhode
crowd. a variety of ways, including fliers Island did a good job of speeding
Despite the low attendance, on Franklin Street and a sign at the everybody up, and we were going
Robert Hyman of CUAB said the Pit entrance of the Union. too fast instead of taking our time.”
series was still a good program. Hyman said CUAB wanted to But a player doesn’t participate
“It is a good cultural experience,” bring less expensive bands that in all those games without learning dth/katherine vance
he said. would add to diversity to music on a few veteran lessons. Senior Deon Thompson shook off his poor shooting performance early in the game to finish with 16
Adele Ricciardi, the music com- campus with this series. While Thompson struggled points. He also contributed 13 rebounds to lead the Tar Heels to a 60-45 rebounding margin for the game.
mittee chairwoman of CUAB, said CUAB is putting on the four con- from the field the rest of the game
that the program’s goal was to certs at a cost of around $6,000, — scoring 16 points on 6-for-20
provide a respite from the coming which is not expected to be recov- shooting — the senior didn’t let “Those simple little
stressful weeks of school. ered in ticket sales. CUAB receives his shooting woes affect the rest of
“The idea is to provide some one-third of the Student Activities his game. things like that are
cheap shows that are good qual-
ity,” she said. “These shows pro-
Fee all students pay for its overall
budget.
He and fellow senior Marcus
Ginyard made up for those misses
really big for you,
vide more opportunities to have
more diverse artists more often.
The series is expected to reach
several hundred students with the
with veteran efforts on the glass and
pivotal plays down the stretch to
especially in a one-
They are something that everyone concerts in the campus venues of the keep UNC within striking distance. point game.”
would want to see.” Union Cabaret and Gerrard Hall. Thompson added a team-high
The next show is Caroline Tickets for the show are avail- 13 rebounds to register his sec- ROY WILLIAMS, COACH
Smith and the Good Night Sleeps able from the Union Box Office for ond straight double-double, while
on April 8. $1 for students with a One Card Ginyard nabbed 10 rebounds to Williams put it.
The band uses folk instruments, and $5 for the general public. offset his 0-for-3 shooting. For the game, the Tar Heels
including banjos, harmonicas and Ricciardi said that CUAB With less than a minute remain- outrebounded the Rams 60-45.
ukuleles, to reinterpret pop songs. intends to continue the event in ing in the first half and UNC down Twenty-seven of those were of the
The Never, a popular Chapel future years, hoping to give stu- 30-27, Thompson received a pass offensive variety.
Hill band that finds an easy bal- dents an escape from the hectic in stride from Drew and finished “I think the biggest difference is
ance between indie rock and beach exam season. a layup despite a hard slap on the we’ve competed harder,” Williams
pop, is playing April 13. wrist. Thompson sank the free said. “Deon dove on the floor and
The Tallest Man on Earth, a Contact the Arts Editor throw to tie the score, then drew a got a possession in the first half
folk singer from Sweden who has at artsdesk@unc.edu charge at the defensive end to pre- … John (Henson) chased down a
serve a tie game at intermission. loose ball.
Plays like those allowed Drew to “Those simple little things like
E that are really big for you, espe-
slice through the lane for a game-
Finishing a degree? tying bucket in the last minute of cially in a one-point game.”
regulation for the game-defining dth/katherine vance
Considering teaching? play, and they put UNC in a posi- Contact the Sports Editor Coach Roy Williams finds himself in the first NIT final of his career,
tion to grind out an “ugly win,” as at sports@unc.edu. competing for his third postseason tournament title in six years at UNC.
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12 month Secondary option with 27 teaching areas Drew was 4-for-11 with nine cru- And it’s easy to see the reason.
cial points, five assists and three With UNC scrambling at the end of
(Especially seeking: French, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Theatre,
turnovers. overtime, Drew’s jump shot missed
Home Economics, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese)
“Late-game situations we’re put- and Rhode Island collected — but in
ting it in his hands, and he’s done the scramble, the ball rolled loose.
Academic requirements & Application at a great job with it,” senior Marcus Drew collected as the buzzer
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or contact gary.rupert@ubc.ca us that he wants that, and that if
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Richard Burr
n Supports Obama’s troop surgency strategy.
(R) surge in Afghanistan. n Opposes setting timelines or
U.S. n Supports Obama’s policy of deadlines for troop withdrawal.
senator, helping Pakistan in its efforts to
Winston-Salem eliminate al Qaeda safe havens
on the border of Pakistan and
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8 wednesday, march 31, 2010 From Page Three The Daily Tar Heel
Creed would likely be paid about Clover Garden Road and preparing food, said Alice the beans that we made,’ Nate is The Little School is more fulfilling
$400,000, but stressed that the Ammerman, professor at UNC’s saying, ‘Yes, this is exactly like the than his previous jobs.
cost could change, as the fee hasn’t Gillings School of Global Public beans you are going to eat today,’” “Kids that I barely know will give
been negotiated. He attributed the Old Greensboro Road Health. Niven said. me a hug and say, ‘Thanks,’ and
potentially high cost to the firm’s By doing this, children are less Parents are shocked and pleased that’s pretty cool,” McMullen said.
large network of sub-consultants. afraid to try unfamiliar foods, she that their kids will eat the nutri- “It makes me feel good.”
added. tious food, and are struggling to
Contact the University Editor The school has its own herb gar- keep up at home, she said. They Contact the City Editor
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the Tar Heels. Hernandez was unable to win distraction by cutting the lead to Roof over your head
© 2009 The Mepham Group. All rights reserved.
But Wake Forest (9-5, 3-1) a game against No. 42 Tripper 3-2.
rebounded strongly in individual Carleton in the first set. Boyajian regained his compo- Level: 1 2 3 4 Looking to sublet your apartment
play. Leading 6-5 in the second set sure to win three straight games, this summer? Check out these tips for
“We played well in doubles,” with Carleton serving, Hernandez taking the first set 6-2. making it work. See pg. 3 for story.
UNC coach Sam Paul said. “Then skid twice across the court to The chair judge again played a Complete the grid
so each row, column Rock out
we went down big early in all of our return shots before finally ripping role in the second set. With a 5-3
and 3-by-3 box (in
singles matches.” a crosscourt forehand winner. But advantage, Boyajian hit a fore- bold borders) con- Few attended a $1 concert hosted
The loss comes in UNC’s first with Hernandez needing only two hand winner which Wolff called tains every digit 1 by the Carolina Union Activities
match in a five-game homestand more points for the set, Carleton out. After appealing, Boyajian was to 9. Board on Tuesday. See pg. 6 for story.
against ACC opponents. validated his ranking by forcing a awarded the point. He won the fol-
Donato, ranked No. 51 in the tiebreaker. lowing two points to win the sec- Solution to
A place to live
country, and Hernandez, tabbed Hernandez took a 2-0 lead in ond set 6-3. Tuesday’s puzzle
No. 78, won only one game com- the tiebreaker against the fellow “We were both overruled twice,” Duke University is restructuring
bined in their first singles set. freshman. Starting the next point, Boyajian said. “For some reason its housing after the Ivy Leagues.
After losing the first set to Hernandez encountered a run of the ref wanted to play a part in the See pg. 7 for story.
Forman 6-1, Donato audibly bad luck. Carleton hit a backhand match.”
regained his confidence in the sec- into the top of the net, only for the On the issues: military
ond. Usually composed, Donato ball to slowly roll over. Contact the Sports Editor
See where the candidates for
frequently yelled following cru- Two points later, Carleton’s serve at sports@unc.edu.
U.S. Senate stand on military
issues. See pg. 7 for story.
an opportunity to break her own The Tar Heels’ 17 runs and 15 total of six underclassmen against
school record for home runs in a hits each set season highs. the Gamecocks.
game. “I’m glad everyone had a part “We were looking for some
After smashing bombs in each today,” said senior Christine offense,” Papa said. “We needed to
of her previous three at-bats, the Knauer, the ACC steals leader with make some changes so we could
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
(C)2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
North Carolina freshman didn’t get 27. move forward.” All rights reserved.
another chance to go deep because All of these gaudy statistics for She admitted that the shake-
Across 65 1814-’15 exile site 28 Monopolizes, with “up” 46 Oregon NBA team,
she was hit by a pitch, sending her the Tar Heels came in only four up in the starting lineup was 1 Basic Latin lesson word 66 River romper 29 Kennel sounds familiarly
trotting towards first base. innings at the plate, as they mercy- aimed to send a message to the 5 Bedtime story preceder, 67 Titicaca, for one 31 No __ traffic 48 Old touring car
Dickey produced her second ruled South Carolina after the top team’s starters who had not been perhaps 68 Cause a stench 32 O.K. Corral fighter 50 “Yo!”
three home run game in a week, half of the fifth inning. producing over the past couple 9 ’70s dance club 69 Natural homes 33 500 sheets 52 Low, moist area
14 Dancer Falana 70 Author Bagnold 34 Zenith 54 Apartment sign
and sophomore Kelli Wheeler The South Carolina fielders of weeks, which included home 15 Canyon effect 71 Norms: Abbr. 35 This puzzle’s theme, if you 55 Asleep,
added two of her own en route to didn’t help themselves much, as series losses to Georgia Tech and 16 Not whispered listen to the beginnings of
20-, 40- and 59-Across probably
a 17-7 Tar Heel victory Tuesday their four errors in four innings N.C. State. 17 Response bias may affect Down
one and 56 Tropical hardwoods
against South Carolina. allowed UNC to bat through its “Being relaxed,” Dickey said, 1 Top dog
18 Weak, as a novel plot 2 Was heard from the herd 11-Down 57 Stratford’s
“It’s a big confidence booster,” lineup three times in the game. “makes a big difference.” 19 Piccolo, e.g. 3 Muslim god 37 Defensive river
Dickey said. The Gamecocks have now 20 Proverbial advice to a 4 Like a basketball team’s trench 58 __ noire
Junior Brittany McKinney dropped 23 of their last 28 Contact the Sports Editor physician center, usually 40 Fans 60 Actor Rickman
went deep as well, giving North games. at sports@unc.edu. 23 “__ Miz” 5 National Institutes of 41 With sustained force 61 Collaborative Web site
24 Stick Health city 44 Jobs, vis-à-vis Apple Inc. 63 Figure out
Carolina its sixth homer of the day Not everything came easy for 6 In need of a massage
25 Reasoned belief in a
and breaking a 10-year-old team the Tar Heels, though, as the supreme being 7 “Now hear __!”
record. Gamecocks’ back-to-back homers 27 Scaredy-cat 8 Sharpened
“We talked to them about being in the top of the first inning — only 30 Appoint as a posse 9 Most goofy
member, say 10 Laid up
aggressive, taking control of their South Carolina’s fourth and fifth 11 Motown genre
33 Huck’s transport
at-bats,” said UNC coach Donna deep balls of the season — gave Take 15/501 South towards Pittsboro 36 Consider 12 Adorable
Papa, who added that the team had them an early 2-0 lead. Exit Market St. / Southern Village 38 Obama’s younger daughter 13 Shelley works
come out of its recent funk. The Tar Heels’ bats quieted any 39 “The Name of the Rose” 21 Prefix with sect or cycle
Breaking the slump may have doubts in the bottom half of that HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON I . . 12:30-2:45-5:00-7:15-9:30 writer 22 Captained
40 Scold vigorously 26 Hot tub
been an understatement, as the 24 inning, as Wheeler’s grand slam HOT TUB TIME MACHINE K . . . . 12:50-3:05-5:10-7:25-9:40 42 Damaged, as mdse.
combined runs were the most in a
UNC game since March 7, 1996, a
put North Carolina up for good.
“It was nice to put some (runs)
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID I . . . 12:45-2:55-5:00-7:05-9:20 43 BP merger partner
45 Stretch of time
18-9 loss at Arizona. up early,” Wheeler said. THE LAST SONG I . . . . . . . . Wed & Thurs 1:00-4:00-7:15-9:35 46 Bra size
47 Falling star
It was a day where everything The sophomore’s two home runs THE BOUNTY HUNTER J . . . . . . . . .1:25-4:15-7:20-9:45 Thurs 1:25-4:15 49 Lesley of “60 Minutes”
seemed to go right for the North in Tuesday’s game put her first on CLASH OF THE TITANS J . . . . . . . . . . Thurs 8:00-10:00pm 51 Model’s array
Carolina softball team, as those the team with seven; Dickey is sec- 53 “Get lost!”
All shows $6.50 for college students with ID
six home runs were only one of ond with six. 57 Defense gp.?
Bargain 59 Certain no-parking area
the records set against the over- In addition to Wheeler and Matinees 62 Brink
matched Gamecocks. Dickey, Papa decided to start a $6.50 64 Hit the ground
10 wednesday, march 31, 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
Harrison Jobe meredith engelen cameron parker “Back in the old days, we liked
Established 1893, Opinion EDITOR
Patrick Fleming pat ryan
117 years
of editorial freedom
hjobe@email.UNC.edu
GREG MARGOLIS
Nathaniel Haines
ahna hendrix
steve kwon
christian yoder
to compare ourselves to the Ivies.
associate opinion EDITOR
GREG_MARGOLIS@UNC.EDU Thankfully we’ve gotten over that.”
Steve Nowicki, a dean at duke university
EDITORIAL CARTOON By Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner
nearly over
comments in The Daily Tar Heel ily as we also help reduce UNC’s
by the chairman of the College transportation-related environ-
Republicans (“Roy Cooper should mental footprint and vehicle
join lawsuit against health care,” maintenance costs.
Y
March 29). Please consider signing up,
es, it’s that time of the year Mostly, patients (or at least playing around with the pro-
Shaken confidence
again: college tour season. the ones we see at UNC) have lit- gram and spreading the word to
You know it’s spring in tle choice in the matter of health your friends, student organiza-
Chapel Hill when it is impossible insurance (“if someone doesn’t tions, colleagues and professors
to walk from one side of the quad buy health insurance, they to use.
to the other without encounter-
ing a semi-circle of high school Administrator’s conflicting statements compromise should face the consequences of
their decision”).
Lastly, Zimride is also look-
ing for a team of UNC students
students and their parents, all
listening with varying degrees her ability to e≠ectively interact with Greek system I’d like to invite the chairman
to our clinic at UNC Hospitals,
to advise and provide feedback
on the program during its imple-
of interest to a current Carolina
U
where many of our patients who mentation at UNC. Please e-mail
student shouting enthusiastically niversity administra- However, in her second state- primary purposes of her job live “in perpetual childhood” zimride@unc.edu (subject line:
about first-year seminars and the tors need to keep their ment given to the State Bureau is supporting fraternity presi- (most through no fault of their Zimride Advisory Committee) if
like. facts straight when of Investigation, Levering said dents. That requires their trust. own) are constantly denied basic you’re interested.
It’s all supposed to be very dealing with student issues she didn’t talk to Smith that That’s called into question after health care and medicines by
jolly and informative, I suppose, — especially those of life and night and that her earlier state- offering these contradictory either lack of insurance, or sub- Elinor Benami
but I can’t help feeling distinctly optimal health insurance. Senior
depressed when coming across
death. ment was incorrect. statements about contacting
Assistant Dean of Students Levering said Tuesday that Smith before he died. In my role as a cystic fibrosis Economics
these adolescent hordes. physician, I see many patients
This doesn’t really make for Fraternity and Sorority Life she didn’t realize her mistake Levering said, “We’ve done a
Jenny Levering didn’t do that. until she saw her phone records. lot of great work in the Greek we cannot consider for poten- Apply now for executive
sense, however, since my own tially life-prolonging treat-
UNC tour was a happy jaunt And especially since the admin- Levering said that she was con- system here, and I am extreme- branch cabinet positions
ments because of a lack of
through blooming cherry trees istration hasn’t presented all the fused and still grieving when she ly committed to this job and to health insurance. Why does the
and dappling sunlight. I was evidence it has about to the sit- first said she spoke to Smith. She these students.” She said that TO THE EDITOR:
chairman think we keep a cabi- Do you want to make a differ-
hooked after that tour, think- uation, it shakes our confidence said she had instead spoken to she voluntarily turned over her net stocked with free samples
ing that once accepted I would ence here at Carolina? Do you
in her ability to do her job. Charlie Winn — then president personal phone records. And of respiratory medicines in the want to work with a dedicated
be like Keats or Wordsworth, Levering has given two dif- of the Interfraternity Council — she said both those records and clinic?
languidly writing masterpieces and amazing group of students?
ferent accounts of her actions who had spoken to Smith. her work phone records prove Sometimes government has to Are you passionate about a topic
in my free hours, soaking up the
before Courtland Smith, the This incident certainly that she didn’t talk to Smith. intervene when society has failed or issue?
sunlight as inspiration for lyrical a large proportion of its citi-
ballads, etc. former president of Delta doesn’t connect Levering to That’s not disputed. If you answered yes to any of
Kappa Epsilon, was shot to Smith’s death. But Levering But she’s still responsible for zens, and in this case, President these questions, consider apply-
So why, with this glorious Obama and Congress have done
experience in mind, do the tour death by police last August. should have had her facts changing her statements. ing to the executive branch
On Aug. 22, the night before straight. Whether she spoke to Levering said she acts as a the right thing. cabinet.
groups have a tendency to hit me Perhaps a lively debate about
with a wave of near-nausea? Smith was killed, his frater- Smith hours before he died is supporter and advocate for the The Medlin administration is
the immense sums of “govern- seeking driven and passionate
I suppose it’s because I empa- nity held a party that violated crucial to understanding what Greek community. She also said ment” dollars that are poured
thize with the long, hard struggle individuals to lead numerous
University rules. led to Smith’s death. that she is frequently called to into the “military-industrial
that threatens to consume these student government commit-
In her first statement, Levering Levering’s handling of the sit- be a witness in judicial board complex” (a term coined by a tees and projects for next year,
poor high school students before said Smith called her around 1 uation was unprofessional, and hearings because she is the one Republican president) is war-
they even get to college. including Environmental Affairs,
a.m. on Aug. 23 — hours before the administration shouldn’t be who receives complaints. ranted, in contrast to the con- Student Life, Greek Affairs,
Compared to the slog he was killed. This is also in the so complacent in its support of That is not a role she should stant Republican whining about
through endless tests, extracur- Global University and much
report she filed before a Sept. 18 her. They need to explain why continue to fulfill should her what is effectively a much needed more. There are more than 20
ricular activities and “leader- social justice reform.
ship” positions necessary for Greek Judicial Board hearing for they’re supporting her behavior. statements continue to be committees and special projects
violations at the party. Levering said one of the called into question. By the way, I wonder who is from which to choose.
any 16-year-old hoping to going to paying for all those law-
attend a decent university, It doesn’t matter what your
suits against the federal govern- passion or interest is, there is a
I
room passes. deal with addressing the edu-
n North Carolina, if a with felonies for seemingly Of course, children need Take the Zimride ride- cational achievement gap, and
So if the source of my disgust 17-year-old girl sends a innocuous (if naïve) conduct is to be protected, which means
upon encountering tour groups sharing program for a spin expanding the PR/Marketing
nude picture of herself to simply absurd. punishment should absolutely teams which will oversee
is the pang of empathy I feel for
her 17-year-old boyfriend, she Nebraska, Utah and Vermont be doled out to those mali- TO THE EDITOR: publicity, design and public
those undergoing the college Throughout this past year,
admissions process, then I must
could be charged with a felony. have already slackened their ciously taking harmful photos. opinion efforts for Student
That’s because in sum- laws. North Carolina needs to do But reformation of this law student government has been Government.
ask why the system is so terrible working with the Department
in the first place. mer 2009, the N.C. General the same. Believe it or not, not needs to occur on some level Past experience in Student
Assembly passed a bill that put everyone shares this sentiment. to ensure that children taking of Public Safety to bring a new Government is not required;
Rather than educating stu- ride-sharing program to UNC.
dents, high schools now function “sexting,” or the distribution of Bill Brooks, executive direc- pictures of themselves aren’t a ny s t u d e n t i n t e r e s t e d i s
We’ve received positive feed- encouraged to apply.
as factory assembly lines for col- sexual images via cell phones, tor for the N.C. Family Policy punished like sex offenders. back on an easy-to-use and Applications are ready and
lege hopefuls. under the umbrella of child Council, told The Daily Tar Policing behaviors that some well-acclaimed software pro-
Everyone knows that without available online at unc.edu/
pornography laws. Heel that he believed relaxing find immoral has never been gram from numerous student, studgov and should be e-mailed
a full schedule of AP or IB classes High school-aged students the law is inappropriate. The effective, as was demonstrat- staff and parent organizations
and a solid record of attempting to cabinetapps2010@gmail.com
might not understand all the N.C. Family Policy Council, as ed by prohibition and, more (including RHA, the Carolina no later than 5 p.m. April 8.
to save the world by age 17 (and repercussions of distributing one might suspect, is a group recently, by the war on drugs. Parents Council, OSSA and
preferably succeeding), admis- We encourage you to check
sexual images of themselves that tries to preserve traditional Thus, this law should never be GPSF) over the past few months, out Hogan’s condensed plat-
sion to the United States’ top uni- and after all is said and done, the
versities is out of the question. through cell phones. Thus, an family values. used in a way to regulate a child’s form to learn more about stu-
argument could be made that But making criminals out of conduct, but only as protection program just arrived last week. A dent government’s vision for
The problem is that this is not link to the program can be found
education. It is a rat race that tol- they deserve some measure of children for performing victim- for the child. Carolina.
protection under the law. less — albeit stupid — acts does North Carolina needs to at zimride.unc.edu.
erates no creativity or intellectual With the long weekend com-
ingenuity, and it is producing a But charging these students nothing to solve the issue. reform this misguided statute. Ian Lee
ing up, please consider logging Student Body Secretary-
generation of teacher-pleasers, into the program (easily and
A better process
not thoughtful, interesting Select
simply — all you need is your
people. Onyen) to see how it can help CORRECTION:
In America today, many of the you more easily find carpools Due to an reporting error
18-year-olds at the best colleges or help out others seeking one- in Tuesday’s QuickHits, the
were the most cut-throat or cyni- board incorrectly stated that
cal in high school, not necessarily Center will help local farmers with equipment time or repeat rides back to their
homes, the airport, work, confer- RNC Chairman Michael Steele
A
the most intelligent or academi- ences, neighboring universities attended an erotic nightclub
cally inquisitive. food processing center ment and facilities.” itself on its dedication to green while traveling in California.
and more.
Any educator can confirm proposed for Orange The processing center pro- initiatives. Therefore, it is only Of course, the more people Steele was not present at the
that some of the most gifted County is a great idea vides a shared-use aspect by fitting that a facility with the who register on the site and nightclub. It was an employee
students are those who do well, that will prove beneficial to allowing many farmers to add potential to service 3.3 million actively use it, the easier it will of the committee.
but not exceptionally; they are local farmers, local food con- value to their products and locally grown food consumers be to find and give rides. The Daily Tar Heel apolo-
the ones reading constantly sumers and the county at store them. will be located only a few miles The Department of Public gizes for the error.
and voraciously, not plotting large. Everything from jellies and away.
the next trendy extracurricular
Noah Ranells, agricultural jams to frozen meats will come Given the many benefits the
activity.
This is unacceptable. The pur- economic development coor- through the facility. processing center stands to
dinator for the Orange County This is great news for local provide to Orange County, it is SPEAK OUT department and phone number.
pose of education is to develop ➤ Edit: The DTH edits for space,
intellectuals who are capable economic development com- farmers and consumers alike. difficult to find a downside. Writing guidelines: clarity, accuracy and vulgarity.
of enriching the world, not to mission, said the Piedmont Local food consumers stand to Farms within a 75-mile radi- ➤ Please type: Handwritten Limit letters to 250 words.
Fo o d a n d A g r i c u l t u r a l gain from the improved effi- us will be able to rely on the letters will not be accepted.
reward a resume of meaningless SUBMISSION:
➤ Sign and date: No more than
club memberships. Processing Center will allow ciency and operations of local facility to boost their business- two people should sign letters. ➤ Drop-off: at our office at Suite
So to all the high school local farmers access to com- farmers. es and serve North Carolina ➤ Students: Include your year,
2409 in the Student Union.
juniors trying to get accepted: mercial equipment they may And the benefits do not stop consumers. major and phone number. ➤ E-mail: to dthedit@gmail.com
I feel for you. Hang in there, not have otherwise been able there. The facility is expected Kudos to Orange County’s ➤ Faculty/staff: Include your ➤ Send: to P.O. Box 3257, Chapel
play the game just a little while Hill, N.C., 27515.
to use. to bring in more than $150 economic development com-
longer, and try to keep your real Ranells said the facility thousand in gross revenue by mission for bringing in such
interests and your real selves EDITOR’S NOTE: Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily represent the opinions
alive. You’ll actually get to use
“permits developing new farm its third year of operation. a great facility. Farmers, con- of The Daily Tar Heel or its staff. Editorials reflect the opinions of The Daily Tar Heel edito-
them in college. related food businesses without The Chapel Hill-Carrboro sumers and tax-payers stand rial board. The board consists of eight board members, the associate opinion editor, the
the capital expenses on equip- community has always prided to reap the benefits. opinion editor and the editor.