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®bt> Satly (Ear Urcl p MB 105 yean of editorial freedom Serving OitanJam aid OuUnimaty amnamtyana 1893 New administration takes official oath BYLAURASTOEHR STAFF WRITER The soft, sentimental music of St. Elmo’s Fire paved the way for a night of thank-yous as the torch was passed from one student body administration to the next Tuesday night in the Great Hall. But the choked voices of invited students and fellow offi cers quickly changed to cheers as the crowd lept to its feet when Student Body President Reyna Walters stood to take her oath Walters and her executive branch officers were sworn in to replace outgoing Student Body President Mo Nathan. “It’s a day of excitement, most definitely one of the few days I’ve been able to get my family and friends together,” Walters said. “I’m taking on a whole lot of responsibility.” Walters, UNC’s first black female student body president, said her election this year was not a coincidence. She dted the University’s celebration of its 100th anniver sary of women on campus this year, the Black Student Movement’s celebration of its 30th anniversary and UNC sys tem’s decision to hire Molly Broad as its president as indica tions of a changing campus. Walters said preparing for lobbying the N.C. General Assembly would be her first goal as student body president. She said she would like to continue Nathan’s efforts to lobby the state legislature about giving students one year’s notice before passing tuition hikes. T have big shoes to fill, most definitely,” she said. “I admire him so much.” During his speech, Nathan described his administration as one that took down walls between students and faculty, See INAUGURATION, Page 4 ’ ' 'S®*'- Hi 1 "it HI 1 DTH/SE6NBUSHER Mo Nathan speaks with Reyna Walters in the Great Hall of the Student Union after her inauguration Tuesday. Most of UNC’s major building projects to finish by fall ■ But problems with law school’s construction have delayed its completion. BY PAUL HOBSON STAFF WRITER For months, yellow tape and orange construction cones have saturated the campus as telling reminders that officials have a bright firture in store for the University. Housing considers banning older model halogen lamps BY WES WHITAKER STAFF WRITER The Department of University Housing is considering a ban on older halogen lamps in residence hall rooms to promote the use of safer, less power ful lamps. A housing department proposal, released last month, stated the lamps and smoking on residence hall balconies were potential fire hazards. The housing department, which has already banned smoking on balconies, considered banning the use of all halo gen lamps. “We are still reviewing the issue of the halogen lamps," Director of University Housing Wayne Kuncl said. University Housing had compared safety features of older and newer halo gen lamps, he said. Kuncl said the new "■'O'*' fcV x> * *, - m Ip t of ' IpjjL j ;/^ : r , . Jpi, DTH/SEAN BUSHER Reyna Walters gets a congratulatory hug from a friend following her swearing into office Tuesday evening. Walters and other student officers were inaugurated during the ceremony. But officials from South Building to the power plant expect to wrap up most of the nuyor ongoing projects before stu dents return next fall. Construction is under way at Kenan Stadium, the Law School and Aycock and Graham residence halls, but the most visible facelift in central campus belongs to Lenoir Dining Hall. Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management Bruce Runberg said Lenoir renovations were on sched ule but there wasn’t much extra time to allow for setbacks. lamps were much safer. “The older, high-heat bulbs offer no protection and are extremely danger ous,” Kuncl said. “The new ones have a lower halogen bulb with a protective shield over the top.” The new lamps will be less dangerous because the shields will prevent dust from getting in the bulbs and causing fires, Student Body Vice President Emily Williamson said. She added that the ban was highly unlikely. The smoking policy will benefit stu dents, Residence Hall Association President David Jemigan said. “The number one reason for (the pol icy) was for safety, and number two for appearance,” he said. “Students nor mally throw their (cigarette) butts on the ground.” See HALOGEN, Page 4 Wednesday, April 8,1998 Volume 106, brae 28 “We feel (contractors) will make it, but it will be tight,” he said. “There’s always the chance for a snag.” Lenoir Hall should be finished by July 27, but if workers fall behind, they might have to work in two shifts, Runberg said. The first shift would have regular moraing-to-evening hours. The second would run from evening until midnight. The revamping of Aycock and Graham residence halls is another criti cal project slated to be finished by fall. Director of University Housing Wayne ♦ m DTH/ZEBULON HOLT The women of the 'Hillsbridge Society Lunch Club' chastise junior Laura Criscione's (center) character in a rehearsal of James Legg's opera The Power of Xingu.' The production will be performed April 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. To lead people, walk behind them. LaoTzu Kuncl said repairs were on schedule. Assistant Director of Facilities Management Larry Herringdine said the residence halls were approximately one day behind schedule. He said the contractor was on sched ule with little cause for worry. He also said fire code and safety tests in June and July could cause problems if the work did not meet safety standards. Should this happen, the University has a backup plan. “In case Aycock and Graham don’t open on time, we’ll then use Spencer THE POWER OF XINGU Student leaders look to use old SRC funds for new renovations ■ The University still has $450,000 left over from building the Student Recreation Center, which was completed in 1993. BY BETH HATCHER STAFF WRITER Students might not have to reach as deeply into their pock ets as first expected to help finance the Student Union reno vation. Student Body Treasurer Marc McCollum made a formal request Monday for the University to use leftover funds to help finance the Union’s renovation. The funds are left over from the construction of the Student Recreation Center, which opened in 1993. The funds add up to $450,000, said University Treasurer Wayne Jones. “We very seldom see extra money lay ing around, so when we do, we jump,” McCollum said. McCollum said the sl3 million Union renovation, slated to begin Fall 1999, required an increase in student fees. “This extra money will help offset the increase a little.” The University gained the extra money through interest made on invest ed funds. He said he supported student govern ment’s proposal that the money be used for the Union renovation. Although he had no exact figures yet, Jones said funds used for the renovation would only reduce the increase in stu dent fees by a few dollars. “This won’t cut the fees in half, but it will reduce them.” He said he still thought the funds would help. “I’ve had the idea in the back of my mind for a couple of years,” Jones said. Two years ago the Board of Governors passed a bill that would allow the University to use the leftover SRC money towards any project being built for students, Jones said. McCollum said the Union renovation required the money because it was such a big project and its completion would benefit all students. Union Director Don Luse said he and his staff had been looking for extra funds to help reduce the student fees required since the initial stages of the renovation project. He said he was very excited about the possible use of the SRC money. “We are looking for anything that helps reduce the project ed fees for students,” Luse said. Jones said he would make a formal proposal to use the SRC funds for the Union renovation to the Board of Directors. Luse said any reduction was good, and he and his staff would continue to try to raise money so that students would not have to pay a big increase in fees. (Residence Hall) until they’re ready for occupants,” Herringdine said. University housing would postpone planned major renovations to Spencer. The department felt a housing crunch last fall after closing Aycock and Graham for renovations, forcing many students to live in residence hall lobbies. Sports venues will also bear new faces next fall if renovations go smoothly. Kenan Stadium could soon support a full horseshoe of blue-and-white fans. See CONSTRUCTION, Page 4 Ntwi/Fettura/Am/Sporo: 962-0245 Biamea/Adveniraie 962-1163 Chapel Hill, North Carolina C 1998 DTH Publishing Cotp. All rights reserved. Outgoing Student Body Treasurer MARC MCCOLLUM requested Monday to use leftover SRC money for the Student Union renovation. INSIDE Behind the mike Senior of the week Craig Kocher gives WCHL's play-by-play for UNC baseball and women's basketball. Page 2 Harrison plans to retire V J&B ms North Carolina women's tennis coach Kitty Harrison, the ACC's winningest tennis coach, announced that she would retire following the 1998 season, her 22nd in Chapel Hill. Page 9 Today's weather Cloudy, late showers; High 70s 1 Thursday Showers clearing; mid 70s. Get a job The Daily Tar Heel needs you to serve as editor for the paper's summer weekly edition or to apply for a fall desk editing position. 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