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2 Thursday, February 8, 2001 CURRICULUM From Page 1 executive assistant on Student Body President Brad Matthews’ Cabinet, praises the General College curriculum, and said it sufficiently provides students with a well-rounded education. “My biggest problem with require ments are the (College of) Arts and Sciences perspectives," Baker said. She proposes utilizing Fostering Open Communication While Uniting Students, a council to help gauge stu dent opinion. She said the curriculum review is “a great time to use it” Baker also said she would like to see more stu dents on the review board. ■ Candidate Correy Campbell said that while hosting three prospective UNC students in tie Carolina Contact program last year, a couple of those stu dents felt the University’s liberal arts requirements were too demanding. But Campbell said he feels otherwise. “The program is a good one, especially for undecided students to play the field." Campbell proposes adding more stu dents to the review board, as well as making the program more flexible. “Giving students the ability to choose what track to pursue if they have a strong interest in a particular major or minor is important,” he said. ■ Candidate Annie Peirce, who cur rendy fills one of the student positions on the review board and serves as the academic affairs chairwoman, noted a number of changes she said she feels could improve the current system. “I think the (General College) requirements are confusing - particu larly for freshmen to decide which class es to take, but also for advisers trying to advise them,” she said. Peirce said the issue of allowing stu dents to double minor also needs work. She said administration is delaying imple mentation of the program because offi cials fear allowing students to concentrate heavily on only one or two subjects. Peirce’s proposed changes include greater class selection, lessening upper level Arts and Sciences perspective requirements and giving students the opportunity to study abroad. The Nelson Benton Lecture y , ' ' .jam—. ' \ Draggan Mihailovich Producer for “60 Minutes II” “An Insider Speaks ” 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2001 Carroll Hall Auditorium School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The public is invited. His arrival on February 12, 1795, set Carolina in motion. She said she would like to add a freshman computer proficiency class, as well as award credit to students who attend life skills seminars. ■ Candidate Warren Watts said he sees the advantages of a liberal arts edu cation but pointed out that student apa thy works counter to the system’s phi losophy. “This is a liberal arts college, and it’s important for us to learn varied things,” he said. “It is good to be a more well rounded person. Then again, some stu dents don’t care about it, and it all becomes a waste." To change student attitudes, Watts proposes more choice in class selection and lowering the current requirements. He would also conduct “meet the pres ident forums” in residence halls and increase the number of students on the review board. ■ Candidate Eric Johnson said he is pleased with the General College but not the Arts and Sciences perspectives. “I like the General College require ments because they provide the breadth that a Carolina liberal arts education emphasizes. But I don’t like the Arts and Sciences perspectives - there’s not as much choice of classes that fulfill them.” Johnson said that achieving students’ goals is essential, as is making sine more classes count as perspectives. To do so, Johnson proposes creating a Student Issues Network to address students’ con cerns. ■ Candidate Justin Young said the General College requirements are help ful in giving students a well-rounded education. “I think it’s a great opportu nity for getting our feet wet,” he said. “It’s good to explore options, especially if you don’t know what you want to do.” Young said he wants to see more classes offered in the technical sciences and more classes modeled after the link courses - like English 12 courses that incorporate material from a course in a different discipline. As student body president, Young said he would work to advocate student opinion, publicizing the review board and its work. The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Celebrate Hinton James Day 2001 with the General Alumni Association Monday, February 12 Union, Great Hall, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (while the food lasts) To celebrate the arrival of UNC’s first student, attend a lunch hosted by the GAA and pick up a scavenger hunt contest form. Hinton James went out walking and found a university so we re sending students on a stroll literally and virtually to collect information. Get all the correct answers in the Hinton James Day Scavenger Hunt, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a S3OO Best Buy gift certificate. It all comes with something Hinton probably had to scrounge up for himself — a free lunch. ♦valid student UNC One Card required for admission to lunch From Page One GLOBALIZATION From Page 1 shopper said he believed chain stores were a benefit to consumers. “I guess there’s something to be said for local business, and I’m all for it,” said Stephen Swartz, a freshman business major. “But I’m not against big chains coming in here and giving me lower prices.” Robert Humphreys, director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Commission, a nonprofit service organization, said chain stores bring benefits to local mer chants by bringing shoppers downtown. Humphreys also said the ratio of chain stores to locally owned stores has been about 20 percent to 80 percent and has not changed much over the years. But owners said longstanding busi nesses such as Hector’s restaurant, which has been around since 1969, and Sutton’s stay successful because of cus tomer loyalty. “At least 50 percent of the people who come in for lunch everyday are regular customers,” said Jose Constantino, long time employee and now co-owner, of Hector’s. “We can tell if someone is new.” But some businesses, such as Internationalist Books, rely on commu nity support as a key to survival. “We actually became a cooperative a year and a half ago,” said store manager Dawn Peebles. “We couldn’t make it without the support of the community, and they know it” Many local merchants say their expe- The University and Towns In Brief Candidate Baker Fined For Voicemail Violation Student body president candidate Dustyn Baker was fined $7.50 by the Board of Elections on Feb 6. Baker failed to conform to voicemail regulations as defined by the student government code of permanent laws. Baker’s voicemails also did not include Please join us for an important lecture series race, ethnicity and culture in research and service We are very pleased to announce a lecture series addressing issues in research and services with children and families of color. We are honored to welcome the following distinguished scholars from across the country. Oscar Barbarin February 8 Robin Jarrett March 20 Ana Mari Cauce April 2 Ron Ferguson May 7 Naomi Tutu May 18 All lectures except May 18 take place at 5:30 pm in the School of Social Work auditorium at the Tate Turner Ruralt Building, 301 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill. Naomi Tutu will he speaking at the William and Ida Friday Center. See <http://ssw.unc.edu/jif/index.html> for details. This lecture series is sponsored by ♦ Jordan Institute for Families ♦ Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center ♦ National Center for Early Development & Learning rience in Chapel Hill gives them an advantage over outside businesses. Constantino said McAlister’s Deli, with its large payroll, might have trouble in the summer when business is slow. “Summertime is bad for all business es," Constantino said. “(McAlister’s) has big money behind them, but who knows how long it will last” Missy Julian, co-owner of Julian’s, a Franklin Street staple since 1942, said it’s not hard for a business to prosper down town but does not want Chapel Hill to become like a lot of other college towns. “What I have seen emphasized is the part of the university town closest to the campus has been turned over to one segment of the population, which is the students,” she said. “I wouldn’t want that to happen here." Julian said competition from chain stores does not worry her and said she would like to see more stores down town. “I’d like to see more retail stores on Franklin Street,” she said, “We do have a lot of quick restaurants, and I think we have enough.” But Woodard said his method for staying in business is to provide person al service and to enjoy his work. He said he misses stores like The Intimate Bookshop, but said he does not worry about Chapel Hill losing its dis tinctiveness. “Chapel Hill will never lose its charm. All of the places, even the chains, will do what they can to keep that charm.” The City Editor can be reached at citydesk@unc.edu. a reply phone number of the sender. Drama Troupes Begin Recruiting for Summer Up to 16 outdoor historical drama companies will be holding auditions March 24 for summer actors, singers, dancers, theater technicians and design ers. For application information visit http://www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/. UNC Computer Expert To Receive U.S. Patent Leandra Vicci, director of UNC’s microelectronics systems laboratory, will receive a patent from the U.S. Patent Office for the development of emergency global positioning system technology. The technology will work with wireless communication. FORUM From Page 1 forum, BSM President Tyra Moore said, “Minorities in general always struggle with having their voices heard because they’re never the louder voice,” she said. “I hope we’re political because we can help to bring a lot of minority polit ical issues to the forefront” Moore also expects the BSM’s endorsement to be a major boon to SHORTFALL From Page 1 it is coming on the heels of this great expansion,” Moore said. Danny Lineberry, spokesman for N.C. House Speaker Jim Black, D- Mecklenburg, also said he believes the responsibility and power to deal with the deficit lies with Easley. He added that a loss in state revenue and higher-than-expected costs in some state programs, especially Medicaid, are reasons for the deficit. “The revenue is not coming in the way they thought it would, and the cost of Medicaid is larg er than expected,” Lineberry said. Rob Lamme, spokesman for N.C. Senate Speaker Pro Tern Marc Basnight, D-Dare, said there are many contribut ing factors to the budget deficit. “First, the economy is slowing and the projected revenue to the state is down,” Lamme said. “Second, the cost ‘Nightlights’ T-shirts, Posters Now Available Community Cuisine is now selling posters and T-shirts with the updated “Chapel Hill Nightlights,” characterized by the matchbooks from various eater ies and businesses in the area. Sixty-seven bars, nightclubs and restaurants are featured on the new shirts, which are available at several local shops or through Community Cuisine. All proceeds from the shirt sales will go to support Community Cuisine, a nonprofit organization dedicated to pro moting self-sufficiency through culinary Campus Calendar Today noon - The Black Film Series pre sents “Eve’s Bayou.” Ever been down in the bayou? Join us for a viewing and discussion of “Eve’s Bayou,” facilitated by Ndidi Okeke. 7 p.m. - Carolina AIDS Resource and Educational Service will meet in the Student Recreation Center’s For more information on the following stories, check out the DTH online at www.dailytarheel.com: "Ward Explores New Ways to Help Failing Schools' by Metoka Welch “Teaching Shortage Hurts Hispanic Students' by Koen deVries "Despite Gains, N.C. Women Still Lag Behind Men’ by Courtney Reid 'Yale to Offer Controversial Abortion Pill' by Vadim Isakov 2 Months Unlimited Tanning ONLY SB4 942-7177 ’? Teut "%! ftywi Mflusthawscouponl 3 Miles frorti Campus • 15-501 S’. & Smith Level Road OPEN 7-DAYS A WEEK ilje Satiy (Ear Brel Baker. “I think that in percentages, we do tend to vote more (than, most UNC students)," she said. “In the past, we have tended to vote as a bloc, and that has come out in the result.” The BSM also endorsed Michael Songer for Carolina Athletic Association president, David Cooper for Residence Hall Association president, and Neera Makwana and Shawn Brooks for senioif class officers. V The University Editor can be reached at udesk @unc.edu. of Hurricane Floyd continues to be something that we have to deal with.” But Lamme said he did not believe the increased deficit will fuel additional sup port for a state lottery program, an issue' Easley campaigned heavily for during his campaign. “I don’t think it adds strength ' to it," Lamme said. “Even if we approve the lottery this year, we probably would n’t see the revenue until next year." Easley previously stated that a state ; lottery could bring in SSOO million annually in additional revenue to the state that would go toward education. Although no definite decision has been made on how to handle the budget deficit, Easley stated in the memo that the > task will require the cooperation and management skills of all top-level officials. “Together we will take the necessary steps to move North Carolina through this tern- ■ porary economic problem.” 1 1 The State & National Editor can be' reached atstntdesk@unc.edu. - arts. For more information, contact Kelly Welch at 967-1200. Volunteers Needed For Women’s Art Expo The Women’s Center in Chapel Hill is seeking volunteers to help with “Through Women’s Eyes, by Women’s Hands,” to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 16. The fund-raiser features female artists of North Carolina and will be held at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. For more information, contact Kim Shumate at 968-4610. Wellness Center. New members are welcome. Visit our Web site at http://ils.unc.edu/~airas/cares/. Friday 7 p.m. - The Black Music Series will sponsor “Tribute to Louis Armstrong” in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. “*' - iH w-.;;-* - The series aim's to' celebrate and learn about the contributions of African American music traditions. This session, facilitated by Robin Vader, i will explore the contributions of be-bop Louis Armstrong. Saturday , 4 p.m. - Jazz historian Albert- Murray will present a lecture in Hanes - Auditorium. A book-signing and recep tion will immediately follow the lecture. 8 p.m. - The Carolina Tar Heel Voices, UNC’s oldest coed a cappella group, will hold its annual Request Concert in which you pick what you ' want to hear and they sing it! The con cert will take place in 111 Carroll Hall. - Get your tickets in the Pit or call 962- THVI. Tickets are $3 in advance, $4 at the door. Come out and hear your favorites! ®ljf Baily (Ear Urrl Thursday, February 8,2001 Volume 108, Issue 155 RO. 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