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m Sally ®ar UM p mm 105 yean of editorial freedom Serving the ttudems and the University community ana 1893 Sanford leaves rich legacy of service BY COURTNEY WEILL ASSISTANT STATE & NATIONAL EDITOR Politicians and North Carolinians mourned the death of Terry Sanford, a prominent N.C. politician who served the public for more than 40 years. The UNC alumnus, former governor, two time democratic presidential candidate, former Duke University presi dent and U.S. senator left behind a legacy of strong leadership in North Carolina. “It’s hard to imagine what North Carolina would be like if it hadn't Seen for Terry Sanford," said D.G. Martin, Democratic candidate for die U.S. Senate. " Sanford entered state politics in 1953 as a state senator and remained an influential figure in N.C. politics until his death Saturday. I “He made a lasting 9 TERRY SANFORD led the state during the civil rights struggle and made contributions to the state in and out of office. End of diversity program prompts apology BYLESANAGY STAFF WRITER Director of the Department of University Housing Wayne Kuncl apologized for ending UNC’s racial diversity housing program with out consulting the program’s supporters. The abolition of the program inspired a meeting Friday between Kuncl and representa tives from the Black Student Movement, the Campus Y and the Residence Hall Association. Kuncl apologized at the meeting for not telling students until April that the program, which was designed to increase minority pres ence in North and Middle campus dorms, was discontinued in February. "I recognized that it would have been better to inform students, instead of just making the decision,” he said. . _ BSM President-elect Tamara Bailey said she appreciated the apology, but she wanted to see the program reinstated. “(Kuncl) was very apologetic, however, that BSM gala events celebrate unity BY CHRISTINE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER The Black Student Movement com memorated 30 years at UNC by holding a gala weekend to unite alumni, parents and students in a celebration of the past, the present and the future. The event began with the “30th Anniversary Gala Ball” on Friday night and ended with Sunday’s “Clap Your Hands! Spring Concert 1998” of the BSM Gospel Choir. Tamara Bailey, BSM president-elect, said the event brought individuals together to look at where they’ve come from and where they’re going. “I think we gain strength and knowl- ~—' ■ — : """ ' h—mbm] DTH/SEAN BUSKER Kristian Herring, BSM Gospel Choir music director, conducts the 80 members in song and prayer during the group’s Sunday concert. If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will he no help. John F. Kennedy mark in this state both in civil rights and in striv ing for excellence in education,” said U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C. Price said he first encountered Sanford’s political leadership when attending UNC dur ing the civil rights movement in the early 19605. Sanford served as governor of the state from 1961 to 1965 during this controversial era in U.S. history. “He resisted strongly the example of people like George Wallace and other southern gover nors, and instead he took a moderate stance ... one accommodating to change,” Price said. “Asa result I think our state was spared the worst of those conflicts over civil rights,” he said. Sanford also forged the way for strong gov ernment involvement and financial support of education. “There have been a lot of governors who have believed in spending money on educa tion,” N.C. Rep. Joe Hackney, D-Orange, said. “But he was a leading proponent of spending money on education.” As governor, Sanford founded the state com munity college system, the N.C. School of the Arts in Winston-Salem and the Learning Institute of North Carolina to provide research doesn’t change the situation,” Bailey said. “The program will not be abolished.” The meeting participants agreed to sponsor a forum with Kuncl, Vice President of Student Affairs Susan Kitchen, Bailey, Campus Y pres ident Jamie Adams, and Residence Hall Association President David Jemigan on April 27 to discuss the implications of ending the pro gram and ways to revamp the program so it would not be permanently discontinued. “We really want (housing officials) to see the impor tance of having student input, especially with something that involves so many students,’’Adams said. Kuncl established the program in 1991 with the intention of continuing it for four years. He extended it for two more years because the orig inal diversification goals had not been met. “I made the decision in February when I looked at the numbers (of minority representa tion) for the 1997 program and saw we had met our original objectives,” Kuncl said. edge from our pasts, and (our pasts) help us gain knowledge of the present,” she said. “This conference (was) a three-day long harambee.” Harambee, she explained, is a Swahili term that means "pulling together.” India Williams, president of the BSM, said that about 20 alumni partic ipated in the weekend. About 50 to 60 people participated in the ball on Friday night. “It was to let the students, parents and alumni mingle in a social, elegant setting,” she said. “It was so great!” “It was really neat how we all got up and started dancing.” The Opeyo! Spring Dance Concert, held on Sunday in Memorial Hall, also held true to the weekend’s theme. Opeyo means “beyond the horizon” in See GALA, Page 4 Monday, April 20,1998 Volume 106, blue 35 “(Sanford) made a lasting mark in this state both in civil rights and in striving for excellence in education. ” DAVID PUCE U.S. Representative, D-N.C. programs for improving education. Hackney added that Sanford not only sup ported education but recruited other state lead ers to join his fight. “There are a number of people who are car rying on his work, and I’m sure they’ll build upon (the foundations) he left,” he said. Martin said Sanford’s early contributions to state policy served as the foundation for current initiatives on education and affirmative action. “He put us on the right track in terms of our emphasis on education, economic development and racial equality,” Martin said. “But maybe just as important, he inspired a whole generation of political and civic leaders who will continue to serve North Carolina for many years.” Kuncl said the number of black students liv ing in North and Mid Campus residence halls was proportionate to the number at the University. Bailey said while those numbers showed an increase of minority representation on North Campus than in previous years, the method of comparison was not accurate. “They manipulated the numbers so it looks like they met their goals for North Campus,” Bailey said. “They need to look at how many (black students) live in housing instead of how many are enrolled.” Housing officials expect to review the situa tion in September and, depending on the num ber of black students living in North and Mid Campus residence halls, design anew propos al for the program. . Kuncl agreed to a write a letter to UNC res idents this week stating the history of the pro pam, what it achieved, why he decided to abol ish the program, and plans for the future. 10th annual Greek Freak displays talent BY CHRISTINE ELLIOTT STAFF WRITER Shirtless men and women in tank tops with water guns stomped and danced for an audience of about 4,000 at the 10th annual Greek Freak on Saturday night. This year, four sororities and five fra ternities from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia performed in the step show, held in Carmichael Auditorium. Eight of them competed for the SI,OOO prize given out to the best frater nity and best sorority performance at the end of the show. One of the sorori ties only performed as an exhibition. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. from Virginia State University and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority Inc. from UNC- Greensboro won first prize for their originality, appearance, style, precision and difficulty. Most groups’ programs included dif ferent stomping techniques and sugges tive dancing. Omega Psi Phi fraternity Inc. from N.C. State University took off their tuxedo shirts, bow ties and vests and continued their program shirtless. Every year Alpha Phi Alpha frater nity Inc. sponsors Greek Freak to bring different types of people together and to raise money for the chapter, said Frankie Jones, president of Alpha Phi Alpha. “From a financial standpoint, the purpose is to raise money for schol arships, make donations and help fund our other service projects. “I would say that this was the biggest and best one yet,” he said. Alpha Phi Alpha donates the funds it raises from Greek Freak to the Interfaith Council homeless shelter in Chapel Hill, the Sonja H. Stone Black Cultural • mmm} ■- b . m : |Jf; - fIHHn m mg. mufftNQMttmm Armed with enamel paints and a paint sprayer, local mural artist Tola Oguntoyinbo works on his most recent creation on the side of a car wash on East Main Street in Carrboro. 1 Yf; K Hi Bp* JHk DTK (SEAN BUSHES Senior Anthony Fleming sings in the BSM Gospel Choir’s spring concert, which was held Sunday in the Great Hall. Center and the three scholarships it gives out, Jones said. After die step show, students could attend the after party. Anitra Goodman, a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority Inc., said she was WHEN I PAINT MY MASTERPIECE expecting everybody to join together for a good time, and that she said she got what she expected. “I think the after party was a lot of fun,” she said. "Everybody basically came together.” Nnn/ftKuia/Am/Spara: 9624245 Buuncu/Adveraimg 962-1163 dupe! Hifl, Nonh Carobaa C 199S DTH Pubbshinf Cop. All rights reserved. insihs ‘Garden’ brings in goods Company Carolina's last show of the season is the elaborate staging of "Secret Garden." The musical recounts the touching tale of Mary, a troubled youth who lives in her uncle's gothic house after her parents die. Page 6 A decade of dedication 7 ' jg 3 The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill celebrated 10 years of local service Saturday. The house provides room and board for families of sick children staying at UNC Hospitals. Page 2 Talking to strangers Student-faculty interaction is one of the easier ways for students at UNC to enhance their college career and at the same time add to the intellectual climate. Page 13 Today's weather Mostly sunny; high 60s Tuesday Mostly sunny low 70s Apply within Jump into the wild world of journalism. Apply to be a summer desk editor for The Daily Tar Heel. Applications are available in the DTH office, Suite 104 of the Union, and are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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