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Wednesday, October 23,1996
BCC, APO team up
to get blood donors
■ The BCC is working on
the drive to attract more
minority blood donations.
BY JOHN SWEENEY
ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY EDITOR
In an effort to increase awareness of
the need for donated blood among black
communities, Alpha Phi Omega service
fraternity and the Sonja H. Stone Black
Cultural Center are teaming up with the
Red Cross this week, putting on the “For
the Love of Us” blood drive.
The drive began Tuesday and will
continue until 5 p.m. today in the Great
Hall. While APO sponsors a drive every
month, the BCC teamed up with the
fraternity in an effort to grant a request
from an unlikely source, Afeni Shakur,
mother of musician/actor Tupac Shakur,
who was shot to death last month.
Afeni Shakur asked her son’s fans to
donate blood in his memory, rather than
sending the traditional flowers or cards.
Howard Straker, a graduate student in
the School of Public Health and a mem
ber of the Minority Health Caucus, said
he hoped the drive would bring more
minority donors out.
“We said it would be good to organize
an effort to highlight the black commu
nity on campus,” Straker said.
Carrboro board disagrees
on definition of enclosure
BY STACEY TURNAGE
STAFF WRITER
Amending and clarifying the Land
Use Ordinance was foremost on the Board
of Alderman agenda for Tuesday night’s
meeting.
After discussing whether fences and
walls should be considered “structures”
that would be in violation of an ordi
nance, talks were tabled for the night in
order to research the matter further.
The ordinance states that any struc
ture over three feet tall and opaque con
stitutes a building and therefore must
meet the applicable setbacks of the zon
ing area of the lot on which it will be
constructed.
Alderman Alex Zaffron made the
motion to wait to set a public hearing
date in order to send the matter to the
Planning Board and Appearance Com
mission for proper definition of fences
and walls.
Once defined, the Appearance Com
mission must consider whether they can
or should be placed along public right-of
ways and street frontages. Presently,
fences are not allowed along street front
ages and right-of-ways.
The Land Use Ordinance section deal
THE MONKS Will WORK CONTINUOUSLY
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Sunday, October 27 1:00 pm A slide lecture by anthropologist
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COMPASSION IN EXILE: THE STORY OF THE
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Sunday, October 27 1-2:30 pm Auditorium
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HEALING CEREMONY AND
TRADITIONAL DANCES
Monday, October 28 7:30 pm Bone-vibrating chants
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CLOSING CEREMONY
Thursday, October 31 10:00 am
The monks perform the blessing and closing ceremony culminating with
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Participation in blood drives by blacks
is especially important because many
blacks have Type 0 or B blood, two
blood types the Red Cross is traditionally
short on, Straker said. He added that
some recent studies had shown that us
ing blood from black donors on black
patients offered greater success rates than
using blood from white donors.
“Clearly, in terms of matching blood,
they try to match up as many factors as
possible,” Straker said.
Straker said he considered Tuesday a
success because it brought in more black
donors, even though the Red Cross had
not netted as much blood as usual.
Leah Adkins, a co-coordinator of the
drive, said she had hopes of increasing
the blood intake at today’s drive.
“We didn’t really meet the goal today,
but there’s always tomorrow,” she said.
Adkins said she was worried that fewer
white students were showing up to do
nate than usual because they erroneously
believed the drive was only for blacks.
She said anyone was welcome to donate.
Torrey Overton, a sophomore from
Olivette, Mo., said she came out because
she felteveryone could benefit from blood
donations. “For other people who might
be considering (donating blood) but are
afraid to, they should remember that one
day it could be their mother or sister or
their father laying up in the hospital need
ing blood.”
ing with fences as structures states these
are safety issues in that the fences must
not inhibit safe access to a street by ve
hicles exiting from the lot.
The Aldermen were faced with the
task of clarifying exactly what “struc
tures” were in and not in conflict with the
ordinance.
This particular question raised the ar
gument whether walls could be consid
ered fences and the affect they would
have on the look of Carrboro.
“I think the Board should delay set
ting a date for a public hearing on the
matter of the Land Use Ordinance until
we have heard recommendations from
the Planning Board and Appearance
Commission,” Zaffron said.
In another matter discussed, members
addressed the issue of the upcoming elec
tion and constitutional amendments, like
veto power for the governor, that will
appear on the ballot.
Alderman Jay Bryan said he was con
cerned Carrboro residents did not have
enough knowledge about the proposed
amendments to make wise decisions on
Election Day.
“I feel like we have an obligation to
inform residents about these items before
they enter voting booths,” Bryan said.
DTH/AMY CAPPIELLO
Michelle Prescott, a sophomore communications studies major from Raleigh,
donates blood Tuesday. The blood drive ends today.
Campus political groups find no middle ground in issues
■ The Carolina Union
Activites Board sponsored
the Tuesday debate.
BY ANDREW ROSE
STAFF WRITER
UNC Democrats and Republicans
found little to agree upon Tuesday
evening when they gathered in Manning
Hall for a debate on several issues that are
making headlines in the election season.
The debate, moderated by Provost
Richard Richardson, covered a wide
range of topics such as taxes, foreign
policy and education.
To open the debate, each side offered
an opening statement defining their plat
form.
Wednesday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The Sonja H. Stone
Black Cultural Center will present the “For
the Love ofUs Blood Drive” in the Great Hall.
This blood drive specifically targets minorities
and is also sponsored by the Black Student
Movement and the Minority Student Caucus.
noon-l:30 p.m. - N.C. Hillel invites stu
dents to join Rabbi Ed, Hillel’s new director,
for lunch at the Marketplace Grill. Hillel is also
starting a Hebrew class which will meet from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Hillel
building. Call Hillel at 942-4057 for more in
formation or to register.
2 p.m. - The UNC Department of Physics
and Astronomy will present a particle and
field theory seminar titled “Matrix Models and
Membranes" featuring A. Jevicki of Brown
University in 258 Phillips Hall.
3:30 p.m. - University Career Services
For the Record
In Monday's article, 'Environmental lob
bying group campaigns to remove 12 'dirty'
politicians from office," Earl Whipple should
have been identified as a congressional
spokesman.
In Monday's article ‘N.C. district attor
ney files brief in protest of tobacco regula
tions,' the headline should have stated that
the N.C. attorney general filed the brief.
The Daily Tar Heel regrets the errors.
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NEWS
The Republicans emphasized their
plank, alluding to traditional values, a
smaller federal government, tax cuts and
a hard stance on welfare.
The Democrats chose rather to focus
on their accomplishments of the past
four years, citing a lower deficit, a de
crease in crime and a stronger economy
as reasons why they should lead the coun
try in to the 21st century.
One question posed to the participants
asked whether the federal government
should play an increased role in the regu
lation of tobacco sales. Matt Sherill re
sponded for the Republicans, expressing
the need for less government interven
tion.
“Smoking by children is wrong, but
tobacco use is a decision that should be
left up to families, not the government,”
he said.
will conduct "Job Hunt 104: Expanding Your
Job Search” for seniors and graduate students
in 209 Hanes Hall. UCS will also present
“Keeping Your Career Options Open” for
underclassmen at 3:45 p.m. in 210 Hanes Hall.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. - The Leadership
Development Office will kickoff
“Womentoring” in the Wilson Library As
sembly Room.
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - The International
Center will conduct a “Conversation Partners
Program Reception" in the Green Room in
Craige Residence Hall. International and
American partners and their families are in
vited to join us for a fall gathering. For more
information, contact the International Center
at 962-5661.
5:30 p.m. - The Newman Center will have
a dinner followed by a discussion about the
1996 presidential election and the candidates
from a Catholic perspective.
5:30 p.m. - The Lutheran Campus Minis
try will have its weekly Holy Communion in
the Lutheran Campus Center. A meal will
follow. All are invited.
6 p.m. - The Domestic Violence Project
will present “Rasheed Wallace, Warren Moon,
and Super Bowl Sunday: Is There a Connec
tion Between Sports and Domestic Violence?”
inßoom3ofthe UN C School ofLaw building.
All are invited to participate in this panel dis
cussion featuring UNC’s Athletic Director,
baseball coach, and former Duke and UNC
athletes.
6:30 p.m. - The UNC Young Democrats
will be meeting in Union 205.
7 p.m. - Sangam, South Asian Awareness,
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Meadowmont use changes
incur residents’ concerns
■ Residents spoke Tuesday
regarding wording changes
in the development plan.
BY JULIA WOOD
-STAFF WRITER
Residents of the Southern Village de
velopment and surrounding areas voiced
conflicting opinions at a public hearing
Tuesday night on proposed changes to
the Meadowmont Master Land Use Plan.
The changes include several
rewordings. The amended plan would
call for safety railings only on one bridge
on U. S. 15-501 instead of the entire high
way. W ords calling for “vegetative screen
ing” around proposed lakes would be
changed to “landscaping approved by
manager” in order to afford developers
more flexibility.
The applicant on behalf of the
Meadowmont developers, D.R. Bryan,
also asked that the limit for size of a
grocery store in the development be
changed from 10,000 square feet to 15,000
square feet.
“This would give us some flexibility
and keep us from coming back a year
later to ask for (the expansion),” Bryan
said.
Residents and planners also discussed
how the development would comply with
state and local watershed regulations.
Democrat Josh White disagreed say
ing the new proposed government regu
lations will curb underage smoking.
“Eighty-six percent of children smok
ers smoke the top three brands of ciga
rettes, showing that advertising reaches
them easily,” he said.
“The FDA regulations will make it
much tougher for children under 18 to
obtain tobacco.”
Richardson’s last question asked each
side for their opinion on presidential can
didate Bob Dole’s proposed across-the
board 15 percent tax cut.
The Democrats questioned how the
cut would be paid for. JeffPlemmons, co
president of the UNC Y oung Democrats
asked:
“If Dole refuses to cut Medicare and
Medicaid, and plans to increase military
spending, how will he pay for it?
Campus Calendar
will hold its general body meeting in Union
208. All are encouraged to attend and take part
in a discussion on Hinduism and Islam.
7 p.m. - Project Literacy of the Campus Y
will hold its monthly meeting in Union 212.
Everyone is welcome and it is mandatory for
volunteers.
7:30 p.m. - The Health Education Divi
sion of Student Health Service will present
“When a Man Loves a Woman” in the Caro
lina Union Auditorium. Admission is free.
8 p.m. - The UNC Mountain Bike Club
will meet in 104 Fetzer Gymnasium. All levels
welcome.
8 p.m. - The Play Makers Repertory
Company’s production of Edward Albee’s
“Three Tall Women" continues. Show times
for the play, which will run through Nov. 10,
are 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2
p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18.50 on weekdays
and matinees, $23 on Fridays and Saturdays
and $9 on Tuesday “Community Nights.”
Items of Interest
The UNC Injury Prevention Research
Center will conduct a seminar titled “Play
ground Safety: Making Research Work in the
Field,” presented by Steve Marshall and Janet
McGinnis on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 228
Rosenan Hall.
The UNC Ice Hockey team will face Duke
University at 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at the
Triangle Sportsplex. This will be an ACCHA
League opener for both teams. Call 644-0339
for directions. Admission is free.
The UNC Sailing Club will meet at 7 p.m.
on Thursday, Oct. 24, in 106 Fetzer Gymna-
tThr Sailg U-ar Heel
Town Planning Director Roger Waldon
said the area is now operating under a
high-density option, and will be required
to construct either a lake or several ponds
in order to manage storm-water run-off.
Scott Glasser, a resident of Southern
Village, said he supported building sev
eral ponds because of lower costs and
easier maintenance.
“Neither plan would I consider an
amenity,” he said. “I think the distrib
uted ponds option is workable. The lake
option is not acceptable.”
Many Southern Village residents spoke
in support of their community.
Raegan May, also a Southern Village
resident, said although changes in the
proposed development may need to be
made at a later point, the current commu
nity atmosphere was beneficial for adults,
children, and businesses.
“We believe that what we are experi
encing at Southern Village is good," he
said.
Others, mainly from neighborhoods
adjacent to Southern Village, expressed
dissatisfaction with the development.
Dee Stuckey of nearby Brasswell Drive
said the increase of traffic caused by
people using the cut-through to Culbreth
Road would be a threat to the safety of
neighborhood children.
“(Southern Village) sounds like a de
sirable environment,” she said. “I just
hope it doesn’t come at the expense of
existing neighborhoods.”
“As happened with Reagan, inflation
will cause interest rates to go up. This is
like a tax in itself. Higher interest rates
will totally drown out the effects of what
ever tax cuts are offered,” he said.
The Republicans argued that it could
be paid for by targeted cuts in other areas.
“Through economic growth, the sale
of the bandwave spectrum, and restruc
turing the Social Security tax, Dole can
pay for his tax cut,” Mike Davis said.
“The important thing here is that it’s
your money, and government is deciding
how much you should keep. That’s
wrong.”
At the end of the debate, Richardson
praised the panelists and the audience for
maintaining an active interest in politics.
“Voter apathy is at an all-time high,
but your commitment can push politics
back in the right direction. ”
sium. There will be meetings every other Thurs
day, and practices will be held Mondays .and
Fridays. Meet in the Union Parking Lot at 3
p.m. for a ride to Jordan Lake. For more
information call Jordan White at 969-8961.
The Orange County Department on Aging,
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department,
Chapel Hill Senior Center and UNC are spon
soring “Village Elders in Dialogue with UNC
Scholars,” a lecture series with local retirees
and UNC scholars, at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
Senior Center. The topic of discussion will be
“The 1996 Campaign: Women, White Males,
Blacks, Liberals and Other Disaffected Mi
norities.”
To reserve a seat, call the Center at 968-
2070 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. There is no charge for the
program.
The Race Judicata 5K Road Race to benefit
the UNC Environmental Law Project will be
held 9 a.m. Saturday near the Friday Center.
The sls fee includes a free T-shirt and great
prizes. Register now by calling 933-3774.
The African Students Association will be
hosting a forum at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Great
Hall. The topic will be “Manmade disasters
and their effect on the political, economic and
cultural developments of West African Coun
tries.”
Speakers include Hafsat Abiola, professors
and ambassadors.
The Sierra Club will be featuring Richard
Franks at a science and technology orcgram
for children at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Depot.
Call (910) 578-3106 for additional informa
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