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tTlic iatlu Qfetr INSIDE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30,1996 Missed opportunities, bumbles doom UNC BYROBBIPICKERAL SPORTS EDITOR TALLAHASSEE, Ha. AllDreßly wanted to do was finally, finally capital ize on an opportunity. With North Carolina already down 3- 0 to Florida State at Doak Campbell Sta dium on Sat- Football UNC 0 Florida State 13 urday, the freshman comerback nabbed another chance for his Tar Heel team mates when he grabbed a pass intended for Seminole receiver Andre Cooper and tried to turn it the other way. But like the rest of his team trying to convert every chance thrown its way, Bly just sort of missed, fum bling the ball into the hands of offen sive tackle Todd Fordham. And that mis take was the biggie in a bevy of missed opportunities that cost No. 11 UNC the chance to beat ■J M kflV Freshman cornerback DRABLY had two interceptions and a fumble Saturday. second-ranked FSU in front of a crowd of 80,120. Final score: ’Noles 13, Tar Heels 0. “I didn’t protect the football ... I should’ve tucked the football, and I fumbled, ’’ Bly said. “It’s just something I have to work on is tucking the football away.” It was a day of thwarted chances for the Tar Heels (3-1,2-1 ACC), who could Global conference discusses status of women ■ Hillary Rodham Clinton opened Sunday’s Women’s Conference via satellite. BY RACHEL SWAIN STAFF WRITER Calling the fourth United Nations Women’s Conference a celebration of the contributions women make in the world, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke via satellite to reflect on the progress made in the year since the Beijing conference. More than 40 residents gathered at the Friday Center, one of4sobroadcast sites in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, to discuss local issues related to the telecast. “I think there are a lot of connections Hr 'fibier ■ . SHHjijb IS BP* B Hr aW A —■** jflk rmt/XEUULAZ Both young and old enjoyed the festivities at the third annual La Fiesta del Pueblo at Chapel Hill High School on Sunday. Organizers considered the fiesta a success despite being delayed for three weeks becuase of Hurricane Fran. Art appreciation The Ackland Art Museum got a prestigious $112,500 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. Page 2 m have moved into the top 10 with a vic tory. Entering the game with a 3-0 record and the second-ranked defense in the country, Saturday marked thebest chance UNC has had to date to beat the Semi noles (3-0, 3-0) since FSU joined the league four years ago. All weeklong, media, fans and coaches outside the two teams pondered if UNC was ready to take the “next step” into the top echelon of college football. "All the hype about this game,” UNC linebacker Kivuusama Mays said. “The only thing hyped about this game was that number that was in front of each of our names. The only thing. The ranking, that number, right? We came out, we pounded each other, we played hard. Somebody had to lose, somebody had to win.” But the Tar Heels just couldn’t quite doit. Every time UNC’s defense came up big —with a third-down stop, with a forced turnover, with a blistering, crowd aweing hit FSU’s defense counter punched. “If our offense isn’t working right,” said FSU defensive end Reinard Wilson, “then we (the defense) have got to do whatever it takes to win.” What it took was eight sacks, an inter ception, a forced fumble and multitude of booming, vicious hits. UNC quarter back Chris Keldorf was discombobulated, the offensive line was tired and tailback Leon Johnson was bruised. Every time Keldorf and Cos. saw any chance of an opening, FSU slammed it shut with a vengeance. See FSU, Page 9 between Beijing and Orange County women,” said Lucy Lewis, director of the Orange County Commission for Women. “Issues are global but they still have a local impact.” The conference, hosted by Judy Woo druff, anchor and senior correspondent for CNN, featured national leaders dis cussing the effects of the Women’s Con ference which was held in Beijing, China last September. First Lady and Honorary Chair of the U.S. Delegation to Beijing Hillary Rodham Clinton opened Saturday’s con ference by declaring the Women’s Con ference a call to action. “Women’s rights are human rights, and human rights are women’s rights,” Clinton said. Clinton discussed the Platform for Action, thepolicy forimprovingwomen’s rights adopted by the 189 national del egations and the President’s Interagency Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. Unknown Paper or plastic? Students get caught in a cycle of spending lots by credit card and paying little with cash. Page 6 3 . Hr. ' 3JF I V I Dk ZaH - HLLjjjjflßS W ™ s vl wLM fc, mi y M ~ oi^H DTH/ERKPEREL North Carolina defensive end Mike Pringley (91) and defensive tackle Andre Purvis (70) sandwich Seminole quarterback Thad Busby in UNCs 13-0 loss at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday. Council for Women. The IAC, an orga nization consisting of representatives from all government agencies, ensures the government keeps its commitment to its platform on women. Clinton also addressed the role of men and the impact of the Women’s Confer ence on them. The conference didn’t ignore men’s issues, she said. “When women flourish, families flourish; when families flourish, communities flourish and nations flourish,” Clinton said. “It’s women and men working together to build a better future for themselves and their communities.” Clinton said she was optimistic about the future of women. “Now it is our turn to lead the way,” she said. The day will come when every person is able to strive to his or her fullest because barriers have been tom, Clinton said. “I believe we have much to show for this one year.” The long and winding road... Candidates for 16th District Senate hit the five-county campaign trail. Page 7 £ After Clinton’s address a panel dis cussed the key issues resulting from last year’s conference. Linda Tarr-Whelan of the Center for Policy Alternatives examined the eco nomic situation facing women today. “It’s clear women are working harder than ever,” she said. According to Tarr- Whelan, two out of three working women are earning the majority of the household’s income, and three out of four women are doing the majority of the household work. The panel also discussed the conference’s effects on international women and women’s education. Earlier in her speech, Clinton spoke on the ad vances of women’s rights in Fiji, Nepal and India. Madeleine Albright, U.S. per manent representative to the United See WOMEN, Page 7 Fiesta fun flourishes despite postponement ■ The festival was scaled down to a one-day event full of food, music and dance. BYSALLIELACY STAFF WRITER After being sidelined by Hurricane Fran earlier this month, La Fiesta del Pueblo entertained residents Sunday af ternoon at Chapel Hill High School with variety of foods, music and crafts. Hundreds of festival-goers showed up at the third annual Latin American cel ebration despite ominous rain clouds. The festival was rescheduled from Sept. 7 and 8 to a scaled down one-day event. The rain held off, and the sun came out to spare open-air vendors sellinghats, woven bags, ceramic figurines and other goods from such countries as Mexico, Ecuador and Panama. At 11:30 a.m., people were still setting up for the event that was scheduled to last from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. “The first time this was planned this was incredibly organized," said Sandy Williamson, coordinator of the recre ation area. “But people are showing up and the volunteers are arriving. ” The hurricane caused the festival, Today's Weather Mostly cloudy; high 60s. Tuesday: Cloudy, low 70s. New bill carries tougher penalty for ‘roofies’ use BY IQSHMA PATNAIK STAFF WRITER The use of “date rape drugs” to sedate victims would carry a penalty of up to 15 years in prison if anew piece of legisla tion is passed by the U.S. Senate. The bill would make it a crime to possess Rohypnol, nicknamed “roofies,” and other heavy tranquilizers with the intent to commit a violent act, including sexual assault. The legislation passed in the House on Thursday by a vote of 421-1. “Although Rohypnol is harmless in and of itself, it is used to commit das tardly acts,” said Aerin Bryant, research assistant for the judiciary committee. which was planned by a nonprofit orga nization called El Pueblo Inc., to lose an estimated $5,000 to $7,000, not includ ing loss in sales, said Rene Caputo, a festival organizer. “That’s one of the reasons we decided to reschedule,’’Caputo said. “Wewanted to bring the community together, have fun and help people recoup.” A $1 donation was requested of Fi esta-goers to offset the costs of reschedul ing. CHHS students planned and ran a recreation area including face painting and a bean bag toss to provide entertain ment for the children. ChapelHillMayor Rosemary Waldorf welcomed the crowd in a short speech given in Spanish at the festival’s welcom ing ceremony. Musical groups gave live performances from an outdoor stage. Grupo Paloma performed tropical music from Mexico, and Serengue performed salsa and me rengue music. The parking lot in front of the stage became a dance floor when the salsa and merengue began. Roxan and John Cabo gave a demon stration before other couples took over the area. Dancers spun and twirled around the parking lot before a crowd of onlookers, who formed a U-shape around the dance 103 years of editorial freedom Serving the students and the University community since 1893 News/Feaaxres/Arts/Spmts: 962-0245 Business/Advertising: 962-1163 Volume t&4, Issue 79 Chapel Hill, North Carolina © 1996 DHH Publishing Corp. AH rights reserved. Hooker says housekeepers’ pay final issue ■ The chancellor told BOT members the University was nearing an agreement. BY JAMIE GRISWOLD UNIVERSITY EDITOR Chancellor Michael Hooker told the Board of Trustees on Friday that com pensation was the only issue that contin ued to divide the University and the UNC Housekeepers Association as the two groups prepare to begin mediation of University releases technology report See Page 2 their five-year-old lawsuit. “We are very close to an agreement with the Housekeepers,” Hooker said to BOT members at their first meeting of the 1996-97 academic year. “We’ve cov ered a large number of issues, issues that of course we’ve already addressed in the last year in areas such as training and management and supervision.” On Thursday, Judge Brenda Becton ordered attorneys from both sides to be gin mediating the lawsuit as soon as possible. The mediation must be com pleted by Oct. 9. Hooker said the University was able to negotiate a program with the Office of State Personnel this past July that will allow UNC to grant within-grade salary increases to employees who meet certain criteria. The policy, which goes into effect Nov. See BOT, Page 2 Currently, Rohypnol is classified as an illegal drug, carrying the same punish ment as other drugs like marijuana. At a Senate hearing in July, 35-year old Lisa Celestin testified to the harm Rohypnol could cause. Celestin was at a nightclub when an attacker slipped a date rape drug into her drink. Within minutes she was out cold. When she awoke completely the next day, she had no recollection of coming home. “Rohypnol is being used fairly consistently across the country as a tool of coercion to hurt people,” said Marga ret Henderson, director of the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. See DATE RAPE, Page 6 “We wanted to bring the community together, have fun and help people recoup. ” BENE CAPUTO La Fiesta del Pueblo organizer area. Just because it is called a Latin Ameri can festival doesn’t mean that all Latin American cultures are the same, said festival-goer Jose Hernandez of Hillsborough. Hernandez, who is originally from Puerto Rico, came to the United States 11 months ago. “This is like different cultures all mixed together,” he said. He said he came to the festival to see what Latin Americans had in common. “We have here Mexicans, Domini cans, Puerto Ricans, Central Americans, SouthAmericans,”Hemandezsaid. “The only thing that binds us together is lan guage, and even some words are differ ent.” Each country has its own food, music and style of dance, he said. “That’s the good thing about it,” he said. “If everyone is the same, you have no fun.”
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