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Jbsef, of 100 W. Rosemary St., with lar
ceny and communicating threats.
Reports state the suspect stole the tip
jhr from Goodfellows, 149 1/2 E.
Franklin St., and threatened the victim,
ah employee at the business.
Josef stole sl9 in tip money, plus the
dp jar, which was recovered by officials,
reports state.
■ Carrboro police responded to
Harris Teeter, 310 N. Greensboro St.,
when a subject tried to conceal a pack
age of meat in his right pants leg.
Adrian Atwater, of 2010 Hwy W.
for the concealment of the merchandise,
reports state.
The meat was recovered and valued
at $12.23.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
■ Rita Baldwin of Chapel Hill was
charged with simple assault at 440 W.
Franklin St.
The suspect was arrested after strik
ing a victim with her purse in the pres
ence of officers, reports state.
■ David Clemons, of 1403 N. Driver
St., was arrested by Chapel Hill police
for trying to pass a counterfeit SIOO bill
at Taco Bell on East Franklin St. on
Sept. 5.
• Police reports state that after the inci
dent, officials also found that Clemons
was wanted as a fugitive from justice in
Essex County, NJ.
< The suspect was taken to Orange
Oountyjail and released on a $25,000
sfecured bond, reports state.
Monday, Sept. 11
■ Chapel Hill police were notified
during the morning hours that a suspect
sold a victim a stolen vehicle in the
parking lot of Harris Teeter at
University Mall.
The vehicle was a ’97 Mazda 626,2-
door and brown in color.
Reports state the victim gave the sus
pect $2,800 cash for the car.
: The police are still investigating this
matter.
University
Wednesday, Sept. 13
. ■ Two roommates in Morrison
Residence Hall reported to police that
they received a total of 11 harassing
phone calls over a week’s time.
; They said the first threatening call
was on Sept. 5 and that the caller was a
female.
• On Sept. 7, the roommates said they
received eight more harassing calls by
male subjects.
They said two more threatening
Calls came from male subjects on Sept.
; Neither roommate said he knows
who the callers could be and reports
state there is no further information at
this time.
■ A UNC employee reported to
police that her wallet was taken from an
unsecured drawer in 206 Greenlaw
Hall.
J She said the wallet, which contained
tree charge cards, was taken some time
between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Police have no suspects at this time.
Tuesday, Sept. 12
■ Emergency Medical Services
responded to a call at 1:40 a.m. at the
Undergraduate Library to assist a UNC
Housekeeping employee who is dia
betic.
Paramedics checked the victim, but
he refused transportation by Emergency
Medical Services, reports state.
The responding police officer trans
ported the victim to the victim’s resi
dence.
■ A UNC student injured his left
wrist while playing intramural flag foot
ball at Carmichael Fields.
EMS responded to a call at 9:51
p.m. and treated the student, reports
state.
The responding police officer trans
ported the student to Student Health
Services.
■ A UNC employee at Rosenau
Hall alerted an officer at 8:12 a.m. that
a fellow employee had her foot stuck in
a door.
The officer found the victim with her
big toe on her right foot stuck under the
right side door on the south side of the
building, reports state.
Another employee at Rosenau Hall
arrived on the scene and was able to
release the victim’s foot with the aid of
a crowbar.
EMS responded and assisted the vic
tim, who suffered severe lacerations.
The victim said she would file a
report about the incident with her
employer.
QNC Meeting Focuses on Media Portrayals
UNC Queer Network for
Change also laid plans for
the year, including greater
cohesiveness and activism.
By Elizabeth Breyer
Assistant University Editor
Media staples ranging from
“Survivor” to “Buffy the Vampire
Slayer” served as catalysts for discussion
Students Plan
World AIDS Day
Participation
Volunteers from this year's campaign met
Wednesday to discuss incorporating both
men and women in campuswide events.
By Kim Mincgh
University Editor
Soliciting male involvement was the topic of discussion for
eleven women Wednesday night as they brainstormed for this
year’s World AIDS Day.
And only one man attended the interest meeting, attesting
to the need to increase male participation in November’s
campus activities in sync with the national event. National
organizers have chosen the theme “AIDS: All Men - Make
A Difference,” spurring much committee discussion.
“The focus is on trying to make a difference and get men
involved in education of HIV and AIDS,” said Barbara
Jones, the committee’s coordinator and a social worker at
UNC Student Health Service.
Senior Jesse Moore, the only male in attendance, said com
munication can prevent misinterpretation of the theme.
Moore participates in the White Ribbon Campaign, which
represents men against sexual violence.
He said stirring up male volunteers in an AIDS campaign will
be a challenge but an achievable goal. “Heterosexual men often
feel uncomfortable speaking about AIDS because of the age-old,
archaic stereotype about AIDS being a homosexual disease,” he
said. “It’s going to take a lot of courage for men to speak out We
have to make sure men of all sexual orientations are working
together and are comfortable.”
See AIDS, Page 11
Courts Less Lenient in Fake ID Cases
Getting nabbed with a fake
ID could leave charges on
minors' permanent records,
with few exceptions.
By Kellie Dixon
Assistant City Editor
The use of fake IDs to purchase alco
hol is becoming an even riskier business
in Orange County.
With help from the Alcohol Law
Enforcement and local attorneys, an
Orange County policy that has been in
effect for the past two years has made a
heightened appearance. The policy
threatens fake ID users with more than
just the loss of their drivers license.
Minors stand the chance of losing
their right to defer, or ease, a charge
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their thoughts on their blend of bluegrass, gospel and country music.
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at UNC’s Queer Network for Change
meeting Tuesday night.
At QNC’s first general body meeting
of the year, Co-chairwoman Amanda
Hall also laid out her goals for the orga
nization.
“Last year, QNC basically fell apart,
so our main goal is to have biweekly
meetings and keep it going,” she said.
“This is kind of a rebuilding year.”
Hall said QNC is planning many
events, including an improvisational act
ing class focusing on gay culture and a
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importance of male involvement in this year's World AIDS Day at a planning session.
altogether. The
charge would go
on their perma
nent record and a
fine would have to
be paid.
Orange County
District Attorney
Carl Fox said
some cases will
still allow for
deferral, but
instances where
the underage user
is responsible for
producing a fake
ID will not.
Orange County
District Attorney
Carl Fox
said safety concerns
spawned the more
stringent policy.
“If someone presents a fake ID in an
attempt to obtain an alcoholic beverage,
there are no deferrals,” he said. “They
will go to court and whatever happens,
happens.”
march through campus on National
Coming Out Day on Oct. 11.
She said she wants to increase the vis
ibility of the organization as much as
possible while tackling issues important
to the members.
“We need to at least be here, be seen,
and most of all, be heard.”
Much of the meeting focused on the
topic “Cultural Representations of
Queers,” spurring a lengthy discussion
about how gay individuals interact with
mainstream culture.
Although this policy was implement
ed countywide, it affects Chapel Hill
and Carrboro more because of the large
percent of University students under 21,
Fox said.
Prior to the enforcement of this poli
cy, minors could lose their licenses, be
subjected to a fine or complete activities
such as community service or attending
an alcohol program to erase charges
from their records.
The latter option now is only avail
able in special circumstances.
Fox said the reasons for the non
deferral policy stemmed from safety and
security concerns.
“A few years ago, students were mak
ing fake IDs and during that time
machines got stolen from the DMV to
make fake IDs,” he said.
Chapel Hill Attorney Kirk Osborn
also said he thought allowing deferred
Father-Daughter Musical Duo
To Play, Discuss Tunes at UNC
Jerry and Tammy Sullivan
will put on a free show
at noon Friday outside
UNC's Johnston Center.
By Ashley Atkinson
Arts & Entertainment Editor
While Jerry and Tammy Sullivan
draw on a family musical heritage that
dates back to the 19305, they’re not just
old-timers - The New York Times has
declared their music to be “as ecstatic
and exuberant as the best rock-and-roll.”
The Sullivans will bring their vibrant
blend of bluegrass, gospel and country
to UNC on Friday with a free perfor
mance that also offers the unique oppor
tunity to interact with one of bluegrass’
elders.
The father-daughter duo and its
accompanists will perform at noon on
the terrace of the James M. Johnston
Center for Undergraduate Excellence,
only a week after a stop at the famed
Grand Ole Opry.
“Jerry and Tammy are absolutely
remarkable musicians,” said Glenn
Hinson, chairman of the curriculum in
folklore, which is sponsoring the event
along with the Johnston Center.
The meeting began with members
screening a 40-minute clip of the docu
mentary “The Celluloid Closet,” which
details the history of gay portrayals in
the movies.
At the conclusion of the movie, mem
bers moved their chairs into a circle and
discussed how they felt about media rep
resentation of gay culture.
Many students said they are glad to
see the increased number of gay and les
bian characters in television and film
even if the portrayals do not always
prosecution was not as widespread as it
has been in past years as a result of the
strengthened policy.
“If you’re charged with possession of
a fake ID, you could lose your license
for one year,” he said.
“Fake IDs are no longer plea bar
gained.”
Osborn also said plea bargaining,
which Fox equated with deferring, could
not be used to lessen the charge of using
a fraudulent or altered ID, or using a
license that belongs to someone else.
Fox said regardless of the punish
ment, obtaining a fake ID is premedi
tated and something that can be con
trolled.
“In my opinion, you’re doing this in
preparation to commit a crime.”
The City Editor can be reached
at citydesk@unc.edu.
Jerry was performing in his family’s
renowned gospel group when his guitar
work earned him a spot on stage with
bluegrass legend Bill Monroe. He has
now been playing with his daughter for
more than 20 years.
“Here’s a group that every recording
that they’ve issued has received stellar
reviews,” Hinson said. “And they com
bine this exquisite musicianship with a
real skill at talking about the history of
this music and the
role it plays, not
only in their own
lives but in
Southern culture,
and the role that
faith plays in the
music.
“They’re this
rare combination
of eloquence and
artistry.”
“It’s a real opportunity to not
only hear some very good music,
but to get some perspective on
where this music fits. ”
Glenn Hinson
Curriculum in Folklore Chairman
Friday’s event will include both a per
formance and an interactive discussion
with the audience.
“It will not be just a concert, but a
concert with time for students to talk to
the performers about what they do and
what it means," said Eric Mlyn, the
Johnston Center’s assistant director.
The Sullivans’ visit also includes stops
in two classes Thursday. “Southern
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accurately depict their lifestyles.
“We don’t actually see any (sexual)
actions between gay people (in the
media), but in a way it’s positive - it’s
better than before because at least you
know it’s out there,” said freshman Brian
Antczak.
“I don’t expect it to change overnight,
but at least it’s getting better.”
Sophomore Wayla Chambo said the
media is a flawed medium for creating
See QNC, Page 11
Site Offers
'Daily Jolt'
To Campus
Two UNC students have set
up anew Web site featuring
daily news, trading arenas
and matchmaking services.
By Elizabeth Breyer
Assistant University Editor
Students now have another way to
wake up along with their morning cup
of coffee -a “jolt" of information pro
vided by UNC’s newest student-run
Web site, Daily Jolt.
The new site is updated daily and
features discussion forums, information
about campus activities, and an online
matchmaking service tagged “Love
Monkey.”
Located at http://unc.dailyjolt.com,
the page represents UNC’s branch of a
nationwide campus network adminis
tered by Daily Jolt
There are 84 sites at colleges across
the United States and Canada, orga
nized by the company’s Boston head
quarters.
But sophomore Tara Purohit and
junior Jenny Stepp are responsible for
the content of the UNC page.
“We think the success of the Daily
Jolt is based on the fact that sites are run
by students and for students,” said Josh
Vajcovec, UNC’s Daily Jolt contact at
the Boston headquarters.
“The content comes from the Jokers’
who are using their knowledge of the
school and also responding to sugges
tions made by those who visit the site.”
Purohit said she used the layout pro
vided by the company, but she and
Stepp came up with ideas for what
should appear on the Web site.
“If you go to other schools’ Daily Jolt
sites, they’ll look pretty much the same,
but we added our own things like the
menu (at campus dining halls) and the
weather,” she said.
“It seemed like it could be a good
resource for people on the Web every
day, so they can stop in and check what
ever they want”
Purohit said she and Stepp started
planning the site over the summer, and
finally launched it about three weeks
ago.
Since then, she said they have been
updating the site and trying to spread
the word about it
See DAILY JOLT, Page 11
Culture” and “The Culture of Country
Music” will both host the Sullivans as
they play and discuss their music.
This “ensures that (the Sullivans’)
contributions become a part of the
teaching atmosphere, that they get
drawn into that conversation, that their
histories and their narratives really do
become a part of the lessons to be
learned,” Hinson said.
And the Sullivans’ performance fits
right in with the
Johnston Center’s
mission of enhanc
ing the intellectual
climate, said Mlyn.
“One of the
things we’re trying
to do here is to
address under
graduate educa
tion in a variety of
forms and really to
enhance the undergraduate experience
that takes place outside of the class
room,” Mlyn said.
Hinson agreed. “It’s a real opportuni
ty to not only hear some very good
music, but to get some perspective on
where this music fits.”
The Arts & Entertainment Editor can
be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu.
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