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She latlu (Tar MM 9 News, J? 106 years of editorial freedom Serving the student!, and the University community since 1893 Dennis Digs Into Carolina Coast \By Kathleen Hunter Assistant State & National Editor WILMINGTON - Hurricane Dennis, packing winds in excess of 105 miles per hour, threatened to slam into the N.C. coast with full force late Sunday night as it crept north from the Caribbean. The Category Two storm forced the of the North Carolina and ;South Carolina coasts, moving North- Northeast at about 14 mph at 11 p.m. Sunday. Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center in Miami predicted the storm would move east into the -Atlantic Ocean. The only questions for coastal residents hoping to be spared the brunt of the hurricane were how soon land how fast it would turn, said Bob Chartuk, a spokesman for the center. The storm prompted Gov. Jim Hunt to declare a State of Emergency and a State of Disaster in North Carolina, allowing the state to fully respond to damage left in the hurricane’s wake. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach completed mandatory evacua- Residents to Weather Another By Cate Doty Assistant State & National Editor WILMINGTON - The coastal city resembled a stormy ghost town Sunday night as residents and students prepared for yet another hurricane by stocking up on beer and getting out of town. But some UNC-Wilmington students chose to stay and ride the storm out, while others had no choice but to take refuge at area shelters. “I’ve never been in a hurricane before,” said Keil Isham, 21, a UNC-W Keeping It ‘ Real * in Chapel Hill MTV's "The Rea! World" and "Road Rules" cast hopefuls lined up at He's Not Here Sunday waiting for a shot at stardom. By Verna Kale Senior Writer Some wore sneakers and T-shirts while others were decked out in the height of slacker fashion. A few even showed up in their Sunday best. However, the people crowded into He’s Not Here on Sunday all had one thing in common: they want their MTV. To be more specific, they want to land spots on MTV, and this single desire drew more than 700 18- to 24-year olds to an open casting call for MTV’s two top-rated shows, “The Real World” and “Road Rules.” “I want to be on TV,” said Claude Lumpkri, a 19-year old N.C. Central University student. “I’m dying to be in front of the camera.” He was not alone. That sentiment was echoed by the many would-be TV personalities. But others said they came out just because they were bored. “I didn’t have anything else to do today,” said Andy Neal, 24, from Greensboro, who said he had spent the last year and a half being lazy and thought it was time for a change of pace. When participants arrived in the alleyway outside the bar, they filled out a one-page application to give inter viewers a glance into their lives - their most embarrassing moment, relationship status and pet peeves. See AUDITIONS, Page 4 Directors Look for Diversity at MTV's Open Call By Lindsey Zuckerman Staff Writer Chapel Hill hopefuls had a chance to con vince casting directors Sunday that they had the spark to make it on “The Real World” and “Road Rules,” but the MTV open call is only the first step to stardom. Casting directors will sift through more than 35,000 applications before choosing the new casts for next season. dons by 9 p.m. Sunday. UNC-Wilmington’s campus was also deserted by 3 p.m. Sunday with block ades barring its eight entrances, and UNC-W police standing guard at its front gate. Officials throughout the town said the evacuation ran smoothly, as citizens were eager to avoid the path of the encroaching storm. Ronnie Worley, a N.C. Highway Patrol officer based in Raleigh, said he was present to aid local officials with the evacuation of Wrightsville Beach. Worley said the majority of residents near the shore had left already, but Highway Patrol officers were on the island to ensure the safety of those resi dents who had decided to stay in town. Randy Moreau, also of the N.C. Highway Patrol, said residents were busy Sunday preparing for the storm before evacuating. Most were boarding up the windows, moving furniture off ground floors and getting water and other supplies in a central location in their house, he said. See HURRICANE, Page 4 student from Kansas, as he nursed a cup of coffee on the makeshift smoking porch of Trask Middle School, a disaster shelter. “I really had nowhere else to go. When the storm’s over we’re supposed to call some hotline or something.” Isham intended to wait out Hurricane Dennis in the Trask shelter with two col lege buddies, Damian Miknet and Curtis Austin. The three described the campus they had just evacuated as desolate and somewhat creepy. ß y -' f y |j| .: , f % ‘ /v j - JV ipTi . ... 4;-.1. .>. DTH/GREG WOLF UNC senior Matt McCullough waits in the courtyard of He's Not Here on Sunday afternoon. McCullough, along with nearly a thousand others, auditioned for a spot on MTV's "The Real World" or “Road Rules." Over the next three weeks, five teams of cast ing directors will interview potential cast mem bers in 20 cities that have a “diverse communi ty heavily populated with our age demographic,” Open-Call Coordinator Rob LaPlante said. The promise of fame lured more than 700 Triangle residents to He’s Not Here Sunday for the open call. MTV made Chapel Hill the first stop on its three-week casting tour because it wanted to target the southern market and because it has a high concentration of people Monday, August 30,1999 Volume 107, Issue 63 X ' DTH/DAVID SANDLER Gus Henderson, who has lived in Wilmington for six years, rides out Hurricane Dennis at Trask Middle School. Families damp with Dennis’ rain shuffled into the shelter, carrying blan kets and coolers. Sleepy children tightly clutching teddy bears held onto their parents’ hands as they registered with the Red Cross officials in charge of the shelter. Bethjustice, emergency maintenance supervisor for the American Red Cross, said about 80 people had taken refuge from the storm, and a steady stream of those seeking refuge had crowded the See EVACUATION, Page 4 between the ages of 18 and 24, LaPlante said. Even though Sunday marked MTV’s first open call in Chapel Hill, two UNC students pre viously found their way onto “Road Rules,” including junior Shawn Sealy. Casting Director Kenny (casting directors keep their last names private to avoid “The Real World” wannabe stalkers) estimated that only 50 to 75 of those who auditioned Sunday would move on to the second level. Casting Director Luis explained the ideal candidate provided a Nature is not human-hearted. Lao-Tzu 9 ttemiis the Menace \ Hunkanelinnis made its presence felt on the N.C. i coast late Sunday night and early Monday, bearing down on Wilmington and the Outer Banks. \ M ■ At press time, Dennis was listed \ N \ I k 359 ate 9 w T 2 f |urr ' tane with \ I winds of 105 mph and traveling I North/Northeast at 14 mph. C. ■ 1 * Most of the coastal areas of V North Carolina and South Carolina l were evacuated Sunday evening. liPllh \ ■ The storm is expected to be L i ; . blown back out to sea due to a jet ' stream flowing from Canada, probably reducing the damage to sSraf sHHUKMHTsnc: ■ssransr hbhmwmj distinct point of view and a unique personality. “I think I’m too ordinary,” said Meredith Drye, a senior journalism major from Mooresville. “I saw more interesting people than me there.” Luis said potential cast members must not crumble when faced with challenge. They must stay true to themselves no matter what, he said. Both LaPlante and Luis said a candidate must See SELECTION, Page 4 News/Features/Arts/Sports 962-0235 Business/Advertising 962-1163 Chapel Hill, North Carolina © 1999 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Police Find Weapon in Apartment University Police searched the apartment of assault suspect Jesus Alvarez-Ramos and found a large knife. By Laura Stoehr University Editor University Police found a knife in a sexual assault suspect’s apartment sim ilar to the one reported missing by his employer and the one described by a victim as used in her attack. Police searched the residence of Jesus Alvarez-Ramos, 23, of Apt. Q-12 Royal Park Apartments in Carrboro on Tuesday and found a 13 1/2-inch black handled knife, according to a search warrant. Later that afternoon, Alvarez-Ramos was arrested and charged with sin gle counts of sec ond-degree kid napping, attempt ed second-degree rape and attempt ed first-degree rape for assaults on UNC students Aug. 15 and Aug. 17. The warrant stated that Carolina Coffee Shop, located at 138 E. Franklin St., was missing a ■-' ' ' / Suspect Jesus Alvarez- Ramos took a break from his job just before the time of one assault knife described by the owner to police as an 18-inch butcher knife whose blade was 14 inches long and 2 inches wide. A female UNC student was attacked in the alley between Hanes Art Center and the restaurant Aug. 17, reports stat ed. She told police her attacker had car ried a black-handled, kitchen-style knife with a blade about 14 inches long and 2 inches wide, according to the warrant Alvarez-Ramos was working at the shop that night and had taken a break shortly before the attempted assault, the warrant stated. He was not seen again until the officers arrived. But Alvarez-Ramos’ attorney, public defender James Williams, said his client was incorrectly identified by police. Williams would not elaborate on the details that led him to that conclusion. Alvarez-Ramos’ ability to speak English has been questioned throughout the case. The victim of the first attack, which took place near Grimes Residence Hall, said die suspect had asked her and two friends for directions near the Old Well. See KNIFE, Page 4 IMCSPI.C Monday Reconstructing R.E.M. In its Friday show at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, R.E.M. resur rected old tunes and gave new interpretations of songs off the album Up, giving fens an energetic concert full of energy. See Page 6. Talk the Talk... Applications for the Student Feedback Board are due by Friday, Sept. 3.This is an opportunity to voice your opinions about DTH coverage. The deadline to reserve a space on the Association of Student Leaders, which is open to all campus organizations, and the Faculty Feedback Board is also Friday. More information is available in Suite 104 of the Student Union. Today’s Weather Rain; Low 80s. Tuesday: Rain; Low 80s. ■
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