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2 Thursday, June 29, 2000 Supreme Court Says No Homosexual Scout Leaders The Court ruled that private groups like the Scouts have a right to ban those who do not share their beliefs. Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Boy Scouts can bar homosexuals from serving as troop leaders, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, saying private groups have a right to associate with those who share their beliefs and ban those who don't. The 5-4 decision said forcing the Scouts to accept gay troop leaders would violate the organization's rights of free HOUSING From Page 1 items on his agenda, Bresciani said. The new housing director will have to deal with residence hall renovations, existing plans for new on-campus housing and the enhancement of residential educa tion programs. 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It wasn't immediately clear from the ruling whether it gave the Scouts per mission to bar homosexual boys from membership. “The Boy Scouts asserts that homo sexual conduct is inconsistent with the values it seeks to instill,” Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote for the court. Requiring them to accept a gay scoutmaster “would significantly burden the organization's right to oppose or dis favor homosexual conduct.” The ruling reversed a New Jersey Supreme Court holding that the Scouts wrongly ousted assistant scoutmaster James Dale when the organization making a list of priorities or planning changes in residence halls or the hous ing department right away following his arrival. “(Payne’s) focus will probably be on learning what (the housing department) is doing in terms of specifics,” Bresciani said. Payne had the chance to get a feel for what his new role will entail when he visited the University in early June. learned he is gay. The state court had said the scouts' action violated a New Jersey law banning discrimination in public accommodation. Dale, who was an Eagle Scout, had sued the Scouts under the New Jersey law. But the Supreme Court said Wednesday that law must yield to the Scout organization's right of “expressive association" under the Constitution's First Amendment. The American Center for Law and Justice, a conservative advocacy group that filed a brief supporting the Boy Scouts, said the ruling “will have a dra matic impact on all private organizations - including religious groups - to define their own mission and set their own cri During the visit, Payne said he looked at several residence halls in each area on campus and listened to comments from students and housing staff. Payne said it was too early to develop any major plans for his new role, but lis tening to those around him would be key. “I have plenty of ideas,” he said. “I’m not sure which ones are appropriate for Carolina at this point. I want to involve RICYHARDSON From Page 1 The Teacher. When asked what aspect of his career has meant the most to him, Richardson immediately responds with, “Without any question my teaching and association with undergraduates.” His love for teaching has manifest itself into numerous awards and recognition. Richardson holds the Burton Craige chair in the Department of Political Science at UNC-CH and served as chairman from 1975 to 1980 and again from 1985 to 1990. Often considered one of the University’s premiere teachers, he has won prestigious awards like the Tanner Award, the Johnston Award and the University Award for “Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by a Full Professor.” “For years I have said the best job at this University is a full professor,” says Richardson. “My position as provost wasn’t a step up but more of a step over.” The Provost. The decision to accept the position of the provost was a tough one for Richardson because it meant sacrificing valued time with the stu dents he cherished so much. News teria for leadership.” The Human Rights Campaign, a gay rights organization, called the ruling a “travesty of justice that may allow large, open membership groups to be above the law and evade state and local nondiscrimination laws.” Rehnquist's opinion was joined by Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy and Clarence Thomas. Dissenting were Justices John Paul Stevens, David H. Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer. Writing for the four, Stevens said the New Jersey law “does not impose any serious burdens” on the Boy Scouts' goals, “nor does it force (the Boy Scouts) the staff in what their ideas and com ments are. I want to listen a bit more to what they have to say before jumping right in.” One thing Payne said he would bring to the University is a desire to forge stronger ties between learning in the classroom and life in the residence halls by enhancing educational programs in on-campus facilities. “That’s what we are really all about,” In order to understand Richardson’s value as a provost, one must understand just what exactly a provost does. The provost is the chief academic officer of the University, responsible to the chancellor for the conduct, coordination and quality of the University’s academic and research programs. The provost’s most important duties are to ensure the aca demic standards of the University through leadership and to support and make quality faculty appointments and promotions. Each of the University’s deans report to the provost, as well as additional offices such as the vice provost and associate and academic provosts. Under former Chancellor Michael Hooker, the provost position had been expanded to include both academic and health affairs. Richardson feels some of the toughest problems he faced as provost were “addressing salary compression in 1995, chairing a controversial committee on enrollment management and significantly expand ing Chapel Hill, chairing the commit tee that had the difficult task of decid ing to recommend a tuition increase this year and final ly securing fund ing for the BCC.” Richardson says he “is enormously grateful to have the chance to work as [provost],” and wants to be remembered as “a person who loved “He is without a doubt one of the most intelligent and wisest people I’ve ever known, and he’s also one of the nicest. ” Ned Brooks Associate Provost for Health Affairs what he was doing and helped stu dents and colleagues get the most out of their education at Carolina.” The Storyteller. Richardson has surely enhanced the lives he’s touched here at UNC, whether through admin istration, teaching or simply sharing his inviting personality. McCoy says Richardson “had a story to prove any point for any occasion.” Ned Brooks, associate provost for health affairs, says, “He is famous for his stories that he uses to make his points and that are invariably funny.” William Smith, longtime friend and associate provost for academic affairs, says, “Dick is a lot more of a great man than just simply a storyteller.” Richardson says he probably got his knack for storytelling from his parents. “Coming from a large, extended farm family from Missouri,” Richardson admits, “stories were an important part of life. They entertained us and kept the social fabric of our family knitted tightly together. They made peoples’ r * Passport Photos While you wait m Ist1 st set $10.95 Additional — BBL Sets $8.95 C.O. COPIES 169 E. Franklin Street Near the Post Office Open until Midnite Monday-Thursday until 10pm Friday-Sunday 933-9999 to communicate any message that it does not wish to endorse. Newjersey's law, therefore, abridges no constitution al right of the Boy Scouts.” Dale was 19 and an assistant scout master of a Matawan, NJ., troop when in 1990 he was identified in a newspaper article as co-president of a gay student group at Rutgers University. The Scouts' Monmouth Council revoked Dale's registration as an adult leader, telling him the organization does not allow openly gay members. Dale sued the Scouts for violating New Jersey's anti-discrimination law. The NJ. Supreme Court ruled in his favor, saying the expulsion of Dale was based “on little more than prejudice.” he said. The University currently offers an Academic Enhancement program locat ed in Teague Residence Hall, as well as several other themed programs based on gender and race equality, academic success and foreign languages in sever al residence halls. The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. lives easier and happier." It seems as though Richardson incorporated this attitude into his Carolina family, making points and lightening moods with ease, grace and humor. When asked if one particular story stood out in his mind as a favorite, Richardson leaned back in his chair, smiled, and says, “They’re all just a great, wonderful mesh.” The Man. “I can’t tell you what a wonderful privilege and pleasure it’s been working with [Richardson],” says Brooks. “He is without a doubt one of the most intelligent and wisest people I’ve ever known, and he’s also one of the nicest, most self-effacing and most caring.” Richardson’s tendency to go above and beyond the call of duty and his meaningful impact on those he meets is obvious. These attitudes and reac tions of gratitude can be found in all aspects of his life. Richardson received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 1999 for his long-term commitment to the National Boy Scouts of America. He also won the UNC-CH Thomas Jefferson Award and the General Alumni Association Faculty Sendee Award. In a speech given for The Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, Professor Chuck Stone called him “one of the finest, most respected and beloved scholars in this University’s history.” Regardless of his accolades, accom plishments and the compliments he receives, a conversation with Richardson reveals his tine humble identity. He hopes his work as provost will, “help this University become a national leader, so the first state uni versity of the 18th century will become the best of the 21st.” After his official retirement and a several month vacation with his wife, Richardson will return to Chapel Hill and again be “deeply engaged in serv ing citizens of the state.” Richardson has certainly shown his desire to help others. “Working with the Interfaith Council for Social Services, being President of United Way and working with Boy Scouts and practically every PTA Board in Chapel Hill,” says Richardson, “has been very gratify ing.” Though no one is looking forward to Richardson’s retirement, he certain ly deserves it. He chose to leave at the end of the summer without causing much commotion, typical of his style. Metaphorically, Carolina can be seen as a canvas on which many artists have added their personal touch, each enhancing the final product. When Dick Richardson retires, he will grace fully remove himself from a master piece he has helped create. The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Qhh&iA RtifawiAtd cujdm With this coupon or UNC Student ID, get... SIOFF Dinner Buffet ~~ 968-3488 Dine-in only University Square offer expires 7/6/00 (Ehr oaily (Ear Uppl Reno Says Gore Probe Not Needed The Attorney General defended her decision against probing Al Gore's campaign fund-raising. Associated Press WASHINGTON - Attorney Generaljanet Reno on Tuesday defend ed her decisions not to put Vice President Al Gore under investigation by an independent counsel for allega tions in connection with campaign fund-raising. “I have not been shy about appoint ing independent counsels when the facts and the law required it,” Reno told the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reno’s testimony came five days after committee Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania disclosed that the head of the Justice Department’s campaign finance task force, Robert Conrad, was recommending that a spe cial counsel be appointed to investigate Gore for possible false statements. Questioned April 18 by Conrad, the vice president said he did not know he was attending a fund-raising event when he went to a Buddhist temple during the 1996 campaign, despite the fact that hts aides knew. “An independent counsel for cam paign finance-related matters should have been appointed a long time ago,” said committee chairman Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. “FBI Director Louis Freeh, Charles Laßella, Robert Litt and now the current head of the campaign task force, Robert Conrad, have all called for an investigation.” Laßella pre viously ran the task force and Litt is a former top adviser to the attorney gen eral. “The fact that several people have advised me at various times to seek the appointment of an independent counsel ... should come as no surprise to any one,” Reno testified. “In each and every instance ... there were always people of the opposite view.” Reno refused to discuss Conrad’s pending recommendation but called him “a fine prosecutor.” “I don’t like ‘yes’ people” for advis ers, Reno said at another point. Reno has twice refused to seek an independent counsel for Gore, first for his fund-raising phone calls from the White House and then for possible false statements relating to the calls. Specter said Reno may have “dis counted everything you could” in examining the evidence against Gore. “No, I looked at everything I could," Reno insisted. At issue were Gore’s statements to investigators that he didn’t recall a fund raising discussion at a White House meeting two years before. Asking for extensive recollection from a meeting from long ago “I don’t think is realistic,” said Reno. “He didn’.t have the intent to mislead” Justice Department investigators. “Your recitation of the facts is erro neous,” Specter said, asserting that the evidence against Gore should have been turned over to an independent counsel. Freehand Laßella have urged an independent counsel inquiry focusing on top aides in the Clinton administra tion, including the president and vice president. Reno said the legal theory that “a ‘loose enterprise’ may have been gt work” was an “inappropriate” basis to appoint an independent counsel. “There is a grave danger in not adhering to the law’s requirement for facts as opposed to rumor, innuendo and speculation,” Reno said in her pre pared testimony. Gore campaign spokesman Chris Lehane accused Specter of “McCarthyite tactics” and said he and other Republicans opposed to Gore “have tinned the Congress into a scan dal industrial complex designed to man ufacture and create partisan scandals and inflict political damage on the vice president a mere four months before voters go to the polls.”
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