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Safe! UNC edges 'Cats. See Page 11 latlu ®ar Mcri www.dailytarheel.com CM President Saga Ends With Chaney Win By Scott Britoin Staff Writer After more than five weeks of cam paigning and Board of Elections inves tigations, the race for Carolina Athletic Association president came to a close in the re-election Tuesday. Reid Chaney was declared the win- ner against Michael Songer after capturing 1,558 of the student 2001 2,994 votes cast, while Songer fell short with 1,366 votes. “We’re so excited," Chaney said. “We started out being the underdog with just a small network of friends, and we really had to gain support from peo ple.” When Board of Elections Chairman Jeremy Tuchmayer announced the elec tion results, Chaney first jumped up and embraced his campaign staff before extending a handshake to his opponent. Chaney gave credit for his victory to his staff and campaign workers who helped him in the race. “Jon Kanipe was the best campaign manager ever,” Chaney said. “Everyone was a big help." While the celebratory hugs and con gratulations were passed around the Chaney camp, there was a solemn atmosphere among Songer’s supporters. “Tm really disappointed,” Songer said. “I think we had a lot of great ideas, and it’s unfortunate that they won’t be implemented.” Songer said he is not sure if he will have a future with CAA. “We’ll have to see what happens,” Songer said. “I’m not prepared to make that decision tonight.” Moeser Says Honor Court Needs Serious Discussion Chairwoman of Faculty Council Sue Estroff said academic and student conduct cases should be handled differently in the Honor Court. By Stephanie Horvath Staff Writer A group of about 60 students, faculty members, and administrators aired concerns and ideas about the Honor Court on Tuesday night, including fac ulty involvement, communication and the structure of defense and investigative counsels. The forum, organized by the Student Advisory Committee to the Chancellor, was moderated by Chancellor James Moeser and Faculty Council Chairwoman Sue Estroff. Moeser opened the discussion by saying the Honor Court is a great asset to the University but that its role at UNC needed to be evaluated. “I think there are some serious questions to be asked about (the Honor Court),” he said. “I think the purpose of this forum is to hear from students and faculty - is this working? Does the Honor Court work in the year 2001 ?” SEJ Meets With Moeser, Shares Labor Concerns In their meeting with the chancellor, group members focused on UNC's contract with Nike and on the FLA. By Noelle Hutchins Staff Writer Representatives from Students for Economic Justice made their way onto Chancellor James Moeser’s tight sched ule Tuesday to discuss their concerns about UNC’s contract with Nike Corp. During the amicable conversation, Songer believes his unpopular plat form proposal of taking away Carolina Fever’s allotted basketball seating bloc was one of the reasons for his loss. “I clearly think our stance on Fever hurt us a lot,” Songer said. “In the end, there was just one special interest group out I Son§6f 1366 DTH/EMILY SHNURE Estroff brought up the idea of having more facul ty involved in the Honor Court, perhaps even having a faculty judge preside over a student jury, and sepa rating academic cases from student conduct cases. “There is one group of people on this campus that gives grades - that’s the faculty,” she said. “(The Honor Court), in order to work, has to be shared.” Student Attorney General Taylor Lea said she does not think the two types of cases should be han dled separately because she said they affect the University community equally. She said while she welcomes more faculty involvement, it is unlikely to happen as shown by the faculty’s lack of interest in the past. “We can barely get faculty to sit on (appeals board) meetings,” Lea said. “The current level of fac ulty involvement is so low I think it’s ludicrous to assume they would sit in on original hearings.” The issue of trust between the faculty and the Honor Court also was brought to light “I think many faculty lack confidence in the honor system,” said Pamela Conover, a panelist and political science pro fessor. “Not so much lacking confidence in the stu dents themselves but lacking confidence in the Honor Court process. I think it’s frustrating for fac ulty to start the process and then have it dismissed for See FORUM, Page 4 the representatives broached the topics of the alleged poor working conditions in a Mexican factory, the University’s membership with independent moni toring groups and the possibility of adding more stringent standards to UNC’s labor code of conduct. SEJ representatives introduced their concerns with a detailed agenda. It included proposals for Nike to provide a representative at the Kukdong factory, eliminate UNC’s membership with the Fair Labor Association and add teeth to the labor code. See SEJ, Page 4 There is no such thing as justice in or out of court Clarence Darrow Call the Shots The time is almost here to pick anew DTH editor-in-chief. Get an application in Suite 104. Serving the students and the University community since 1893 there that was just too vocal to over come.” The first election held two weeks ago originally called for a runoff election, but Chaney was then declared the win ner after the Board of Elections invali dated 27 write-in votes. Songer then sought help from the Board of Elections, saying he was unable to win because of a slanderous e mail that was sent to thousands of stu dents the night before the election. Another e-mail surfaced that linked the e-mail to Chaney’s campaign, but the Board of Elections ruled that it was fabricated. The board chose to take no action against either campaign and ruled to let the re-election continue. Songer said he was still displeased with the sending of the original e-mail on the eve of the first vote. “It’s really unfortunate that our opponents sent out that vicious e-mail the night before the election," Songer said. Officials on the Chaney campaign said they too were angered by the e mail that caused so many problems. “I am completely baffled and dis gusted as to why anyone would send that e-mail for the first election,” Kanipe said. “We would never do such a horri ble thing. I’m exalted that we won. It’s been such a long road and now it’s final ly over.” Chaney said one of his main goals will be to change the current system of men’s basketball ticket distribution. “With the current system, bracelets are only given out on Wednesday and Thursday, and this isn’t convenient for everyone,” Chaney said. “We will dis tribute tickets in the Pit and will draw and announce the number there on w DTH/ARIEL SHUMAKER Chancellor James Moeser listens to students during an Honor Court forum Tuesday. Students asked Moeser and others questions regarding hearing improvements. UNC Hires New Greek Director Jay Anhorn will begin his job of advising UNC's 49 fraternities and sororities when he starts March 7. By Rachel Clarke Staff Writer Campus sororities and fraternities have anew director of Greek affairs to turn to for advice on rush week, safety and organization between the groups. Jay Anhorn, assistant director of stu dent activities at Coastal Carolina University, will begin working as direc tor of Greek affairs March 7. The position became vacant in DTH/MIKE MESSIER CAA President-elect Reid Chaney (above) basks in the glow of victory after his narrow win against Michael Songer. In an election shrouded in controversy, Chaney won by a margin of 192 votes out of a total of 2,994 cast. Michael Songer (left) reacts to his loss as Chaney and friends celebrate his win. Friday. We’ve already gotten prelimi nary approval.” Chaney said he also wants to improve students’ views of the CAA because doubt recently has been cast over the organization with scandals involving ticket distribution and internal conflict. October after for mer Director of Greek Affairs Ron Binder retired. Interim Director Aaron Nelson will contin ue working until March 9, so he and Anhorn will have three days to work together. Nelson will be leaving to take a new job as the executive director of the Chapel Hill- Interim Director Aaron Nelson will work with Jay Anhorn for three days before taking another post. Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. Associate Vice Chancellor Cindy 4 ‘ 4 4 4 4 4 4 “It would be misleading if we said these past few weeks have not cast a shadow over the CAA, but we intend to change that,” Chaney said. He plans on incorporating new faces with the old ones and taking the organization back to a level of high respectability. Chaney said he was pleased with the Wolf Johnson, who headed the search committee, said the search was very dif ficult because she had very specific qual ities she was looking for in the candi dates. “We were looking for somebody who could work extra well with students and with a good understanding of Greek life,"she said. Wolf Johnson said the decision was made about two weeks ago. Katie McMahon, the president of Pi Beta Phi, also said she will look for cer tain characteristics in the new director. She said the Greek community needs “someone who’s very open to sugges tions and someone who has strong com munication with all the presidents.” See ANHORN, Page 4 Soggy Today: Showers, 52 Thursday: Sunny, 54 Friday: Cloudy, 54 Wednesday, February 28, 2001 margin of victory and that he feels that this adds credence to his win in the first election. “It really means a lot to us to capture this thing again.” The University Editor can be reached atudesk@unc.edu. Seniors Nab ESPN Speaker Class officers feel Stuart Scott, a UNC alumnus, will inspire students with his energetic style and success. By Mandy Melton Staff Writer University officials announced Monday that seniors and graduation guests will be entertained by the remarks of ESPN Sports Center anchor Stuart Scott at the May Commencement ceremony. Senior Class Marshal Katherine Ducker said the officers set their sights on Scott because seniors wanted someone who would ener gize the festivities. “Scott is very different from speakers of recent years,” she said. “The senior class made it clear that Popular Sports Center anchor Stuart Scott will give the 2001 Commencement speech in May. this was what they wanted and needed at graduation." Scott is no stranger to the Tar Heel lifestyle. He graduated from UNC in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in com munications. Senior Class Vice President Sherilynn Black said she was overjoyed to have Scott speak at graduation. “The fact that he is a Carolina grad uate is great,” she said. “He is a fine example of someone who has actually gone off and succeeded in a very com- See SCOTT, Page 4
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