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lailu ®ar Burl M News / p 9HB 106 years of editorial freedom Serving the students ami the University community since 1894 UNC Faculty Denounce Wachovia Contract By Matthew Smith Staff Writer After professors criticized the rising tide of commercialism at UNC, the Faculty Council has adopted a resolu tion pressuring officials to renegotiate the University’s contract with Wachovia. Nearly all faculty members voted to approve a resolution Friday criticizing the terms of the agreement, which was originally approved in July. Under the controversial contract, Wachovia gets to establish a banking facility in Student Stores and becomes the Hatteras Lighthouse Rekindled The famous beam was finally relit after erosion concerns forced officials to move the coastal landmark. By Lucas Fenske Staff Writer BUXTON - With the setting sun reflecting on the ocean waves, Rob Bolling flipped a switch, the guttural roar of a motor kicked in, and the dou ble beam of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse once again cut through the darkness. The light was officially turned off March 1 when the lighthouse was moved 2,900 feet inland from its origi nal location. Fears that erosion would cause the lighthouse to fall into the ocean prompted the relocation project. The ceremony Saturday marked the official relighting of the beacon, which will be open to the public next spring. Bolling, a National Park Service his torian, said this was not the first time the lighthouse had been lit since its move. He said the movers had briefly turned on the beam after completing the move as a signal for residents that the relocation was safely completed. Bolling said the move was very con troversial among island residents who wished to preserve the lighthouse’s his tory by leaving it in its original location. “But once it started moving, they were really supportive," he said. Ron and Beth Snelson, of Warrenton, Va., have a vacation home on Hatteras Island. They both agreed that the light house had to be moved but said they would miss its comforting glow. “We used to be able to see it from our porch,” said Beth Snelson. “I just hope we can still see it.” Waiting for the ceremony to begin, Seniors Choose Lounge As Class of 2000 Gift By Anne Dahlgren Staff Writer After months of brainstorming ideas for this year’s class gift, seniors have made their final decision about what their lasting mark will be at UNC. The Senior Class Gift will be a “Class of 2000” room located in Student Union once renovations to the building are complete. A total of 045 seniors voted online for the class gift, 349 of whom supported the room. “I’m glad the class overwhelm ingly chose one idea,” said Senior Class President Danya Ledford. “We had a lot of seniors partici pate.” The room’s design is up for input from seniors, she said. Senior Class President Danya Ledford said seniors would determine the room's design. sole sponsor of the UNC ONE Card’s new automated teller machine function. As part of the deal, Wachovia agreed to pay SI,OOO per month for the building location and $1,500 per month for the ATM concession. UNC will receive $1 for every student and $lO for every employee who opens a Wachovia account and keeps it for at least one year. “Sure, some of the students would like us to provide some of these services. But the University’s responsibility isn’t to make corporate partners,” Lawrence Grossberg, communication studies professor, said to loud applause at Friday’s meeting. A . , 7*l --'A' ' Hr ■ " * • " “ . .. * ■ ' •' ~ • Arm DAVID SANDLER After months of darkness, the light inside the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was rekindled at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. More than 1,000 people celebrated the relighting. Workers moved the lighthouse 2,900 feet inland to protect it from the potential effects of erosion. Avon residents Fred Pearson and Becky Harmon joined the ceremony’s festive mood by dressing as lighthouses. They both wore hats with blinking red lights. “We haven’t been here that long,” Pearson said. “But the lighthouse sort of makes me feel that I belong.” Shortly after the ceremony began, Bolling climbed 269 steps to the light house’s observation deck. Peering through the windows at the top of the lighthouse, he maintained a lookout for the green phosphorus flare signaling him to flip the switch. Bolling, looking out at the estimated crowd of 2,500, said, “It’s like a home coming the way it’s turned out.” As the ceremony progressed, people became anxious. The crowd gathered One idea is to create a lounge for stu dents to relax in between classes. “I think the Union room sounds like a good gift for seniors to give,” said senior John Gardner, who did not vote. “It’ll be a good way for us to give back for many years to come.” But other seniors have different opin ions on the class gift decision. “I think the idea of the room is a little ridiculous,” said senior Lisa Valent. “I think the money could be used for something more effective.” Valent said she did not vote for the room. There were three choices for the gift, including a proposal called Millennium Fellowships. This would have created grants to be awarded each year to out standing sophomores and juniors. The other option was a proposal to allow seniors to donate money toward a specific academic department, organi zation or gToup of their choice. “The other options besides the room worked more towards other students and enhanced other programs,” Valent said. See GIFT, Page 6 The greatest joy in nature is the absence of man. Bliss Carman Monday, November 15, 1999 Volume 107, Issue 115 Kenan-Flagler Business School Professor Robert Adler and Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs Jack Evans made arguments before the coun cil over the nuances and implications of the contract’s language. Evans and his associates had to fend off several hostile concerns from the council. Adler argued that the contract’s lan guage would establish a “branch bank,” giving Wachovia exclusive rights to banking services, debit card and credit card operation. He also said Wachovia’s potential abil ity to display large signs “24-7” within the below the lighthouse, started several premature countdowns and finally bel lowed, “Turn on the light!” After spotting the flare, Bolling walked over and flipped a simple circuit breaker. “OK, old friend, time to wake up,” he said. “Live long and shine hard.” He then looked up at the rotating light and quietly watched it for several minutes. The crowd below broke out into loud cheers as their camera flashes dotted the area. After turning on the light, Bolling, who had extinguished the light in March to prepare for its move, called the relighting the high point of his life. “(Switching off the light) was such a See LIGHTHOUSE, Page 6 Leaders Ponder Fee Structure Student Body Treasurer Ryan Schlitt says a Supreme Court decision could have a negative impact on UNC. By Matthew Smith Staff Writer Several campus organizations fear their financial futures are suddenly in jeopardy. Arguments began in the U.S. Supreme Court last week over whether a student’s activities fees could be used to fund organizations students did not support, prompting several campus organizations to mull their precarious positions. Depending on the outcome of the case, “the smaller (campus) organiza tions will suffer,” Student Body Treasurer Ryan Schlitt said. “It will impede organizations from forming. I don’t believe campus organizations understand the ramifications this case could bring.” The case, which the court is not expected to rule on until June, involves a former University of Wisconsin stu- Pit and advertise directly to students could seriously impair the “intellectual climate” of UNC and the Pit. “This would destroy the essence of this com mon space,” he said. “(The resolution) is a call for the University as an institution of goodwill to renegotiate the contract.” Evans said that although the term “branch bank” had indeed appeared in the contract, the term “service center” should be included instead. He said students would have to go to an ATM instead of the service center. However, they could open accounts and receive information at die service center. Tv*** • ."%Mjpl^l DTH DAVID SANDLER National Park Ranger Rob Bolling descends the lantern-lit 269-step spiral staircase in the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. dent who is suing the school because part of his student fees went to organi zations he did not support. The Supreme Court could issue a ruling giv ing students the right not to fund any group that they do not support. “We’d have to completely overhaul our fee structure,” Schlitt said. Students pay $64.91 in student fees, most of which goes to such services as campus recreation need-based scholar ships, safety and security and Student Union operating expenses, with $lO going to student government. The $lO per student distributed to student government is then doled out among more than 90 student organiza tions, in amounts varying from nearly $20,000 to S2OO per organization. If the Supreme Court rules that students can chose where their money goes, student government authority to distribute funds would be severely limited. Schlitt said he worried that the organizational diver sity of UNC might be hampered. Maia Kaplan, leader of the Queer Network for Change, said that although she was not worried about the Supreme Court case now, she felt the decision could have frightening implications for University organizations. “At least one survey said 84 percent of students would like to be able to transfer funds electronically,” he said. Grossberg said the University should not enter into partnerships as it did with Nike Corp., IBM and Coca-Cola despite the possible benefits to students. Evans said Wachovia did not want to convey the image that it was trying to gain a monopoly. “Wachovia has explic itly said they don’t want to prevent other banks from operating in the University.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. “We do a lot of outreach programs, like talking to area (resident assistants), in addition to regular club meetings,” she said. “By restricting clubs’ funding, you ar e just really cutting down on peo ple’s opportunities.” She said that if students could choose which organizations not to fund, groups like QNC and other minority groups - those with a stake in changing the status quo - might really lose out. However, other students said they felt they should have a say in where their money went. “You should be able to support an organization,” said freshmanjared Ford of Tucson, Ariz. “You should be able to give only to what you’re involved in.” Another student, who opposed his money going to the QNC and the PEACH Vegetarian Club, argued that students should not have to give money to something they did not use. “If you want to be fair, then every body should get money, but this is .America and America isn’t fair,” he said on the condition of anonymity. “I don’t go to the QNC so why should I have to pay?” See FUNDS, Page 6 News/Features/Arts/Sports 962-0245 Business/Advertising 962-1163 Chapel Hill, North Carolina © 1999 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Faculty Remember Professor Distinguished Professor of Psychology Robert Cairns, 66, died Wednesday in a car accident in Maine. By Kim Minugh Staff Writer A driving force of UNC’s Department of Psychology was laid to rest in Maine on Sunday, leaving a void of energy and scholarship in the University community. Services were held for Distinguished Professor of Psychology Robert Bennett Cairns, w r ho died Wednesday in a car accident in Maine. He was 66. A 26-year veteran of UNC’s faculty, Cairns also oversaw the creation of the Center for Developmental Science in 1996. In the center, he was able to offer his leadership and expertise on human development and the development of aggressive and violent behavior. “Through the center (Cairns) brought together many scholars from many disciplines, universities and coun tries,” said Beth Kurtz-Costes, associate professor of psychology and principal investigator for the center. Kurtz-Costes attributed the creation and realization of the center to Cairns’ imagination and pursuit and said the intellectual community at UNC was greatly enriched by his contribution. Psychology Professor Joseph Lowman testified to Cairns’ extensive background at UNC. “He came here already an established researcher with a reputation and he added to that over the years,” he said. “He really was one of our big names.” Provodt Dick Richardson said he was particularly saddened by Cairns' death because the Cairns was soon to be appointed the center’s director for anoth er five years. Richardson said Cairns had just received a “spectacular review.” “I was looking forward to talking to him about the future of the program,” he said. “I think his work will be lasting because it was breakthrough work.” But Cairns was more than an avid See DEATH, Page 6 Carolina, Speak Out! A weekly DTH online poll Do you support UNCs contract with Wachovia? V www.unc.edu/dth to cast your vote. 1 __ Monday A Cultural Celebration Students gathered to participate in dance and vocal competitions Saturday to raise money for the UNC Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship. See Page 5. Cleaning the System UNC students expressed opposition to the problems with addressing housekeeper grievances Friday. See Page 5. Searching for No. I In connection with the Destination 2000 Project, The Daily Tar Heel is seeking nominations for the "Tar Heel of the Decade.” Who has been the most influential person at UNC or in Chapel Hill during the last 10 years? To cast a vote, e-mail Editor Rob Nelson at rnelson@email.unc.edu or visit our Web site at www.unc.edu/dth. Today’s Weather Sunny; Low 50s. Tuesday: Sunny; High 50s.
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