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(Eljp lattg (Ear Mrel U.S. Spy Plane Held on Chinese Soil President Bush said his priority is the safe and quick return of the plane and its crew members. The Associated Press WASHINGTON - In a tense stand off with China, President Bush demand ed the prompt return of 24 U.S. spy plane crew members on Monday and the release of their crippled plane “with out further damaging or tampering.” China said there would be no access until Tuesday at the earliest. Bush, reading a sober statement at the White House, said, “Failure of the Chinese government to react prompdy STUDENT BOARD From Page 3 undergraduate class. “We want to make sure that the board is not stacked in either direction,” she said. Carolyn Cannon, associate dean of academic advising, said she hopes one male and one female student would be selected from each class. “We’ve been trying to get input from the students," she said. “It helps us to understand what TAX From Page 3 can claim. “The only expenses students can claim are tuition and required fees,” he said. An IRS spokeswoman, who asked that her name not be used, echoed Sapir. She said the biggest mistake stu dents make is claiming room and board expenses and book fees, which cannot be claimed. The spokeswoman added that students must subtract scholarships and grants from their expenses. Sapir said another confusing tax law deals with interest paid on student loans. “Student loan interest is deductible only during the first 60 months of the required repayment peri od,” he said. COMMISSIONERS From Page 3 Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Jacquelyn Gist said Carrboro would have to make up the loss with tax revenues. “See, (Carrboro taxpayers) would be saving it on the county tax bill but sup plementing it on your Carrboro tax bill,” she said. “But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea.” Gist said the best way for the county to save money on schools is to go to year-round schools, which have a high er capacity than traditional schools. Jacobs said he began thinking about waiving the fees when the Chapel Hill- Carrboro Board of Education asked for $24,000 for an Initial Site Plan Review that Chapel Hill required for the pro posed site for the elementary school at the Meadowmont subdevelopment. According to a memo to the commis sioners from County Budget Director Donna Dean, the total for the permits and fees for this school will cost $77,680. Jacobs said these costs are part of the reason Orange County spends so much money on its public schools. I “We lead this state in the amount of money we spend per student in public schools,” Jacobs said. “We’ve estimated elementary schools in the sl3 and sl4 million range.” The City Editor can be reached at citydesk@unc.edu. "AEROS" From Page 3 lj validate the show,” said Jennifer Spnith, marketing coordinator for the Carolina Union. { All three choreographers have received awards for their work in enter tainment and dance. To produce “AEROS,” they collaborated with Luke Cresswell and Steven McNicholas, the creators of the percussionistic Broadway sfiow “STOMP.” i The 15 young men and women of “AEROS” bring a lifetime of dedication and talent to the stage. “It cannot be beautiful without hard work,” Pohoata said. ! All of the performers were chosen from the prestigious Romanian Gymnastics Federation by the choreog raphers specifically for this show. Four of them are world champions. f With world-class gymnasts and renowned choreographers, Smith said site is sure the Carolina Union has made a good choice in “AEROS.” “It’s gbing to be an amazing event,” she says, “ffo one will leave disappointed.” “AEROS” shows one night only, at 8 pirn. Wednesday in Memorial Hall. For tickets, call the Carolina Union Box Gffice at 962-1449. r The Arts & Entertainment Editor can I be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. to our request is inconsistent with stan dard diplomatic practice, and with the expressed desire of both our countries for better relations.” The emergency landing of the turbo prop EP-3 surveillance plane on the Chinese island of Hainan after it collid ed with a Chinese fighter jet early Sunday brought & new chill to already frosty U.S.-Chinese relations just as Bush was nearing a decision on an arms sale package for Taiwan that Beijing has opposed. U.S. officials assumed the plane had been boarded by the Chinese military after its emergency landing on the island in the South China Sea, but they had no concrete information on the extent to which the plane, laden with high-tech surveillance equipment, might have students’ concerns are.” Rentas said one of the eight students on the board will be from the honors pro gram, as advising is different for honors students than for the general student body. She said applications eventually will be made available for students interest ed in joining the board after approval from die advising department. Rentas said she came up with the idea for the board after observing many stu dents dissatisfied with advising. “UNC consistently scores the lowest He said most required repayment periods do not start until after gradua tion. Sapir said some students start pay ing off loans before they graduate, but these payments are not deductible. The IRS spokeswoman said confu sion over what fees are deductible and what kind of interest can be claimed are just a few common problems. She said sometimes it is best to talk to an expert. But Tim Stiles, associate director of business at the UNC University Career Services, said he does not know of any on-campus tax assistance for students. “I’ve been in career services for 14 years and never had a student come to me with tax questions,” he said. Stiles said students should check with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a free program offered through public libraries. UNC School of Law students are offering free help fill ing out tax returns at 5 p.m. today in Union 226. The State & National Editor can be reached at stntdesk@unc.edu. Interested in Flying? On Wednesday April 04 At the UNC-Chapel Hill Airport (Horace Williams) Come meet a Marine Corps Aviator, learn more about the guar anteed pilot programs available through the Marine Corps, and take a flight in the multi-engine Cessna shown below. You'll even get a chance to fly the aircraft! The Marine Corps has several commissioning programs avail able for graduates and undergraduates that will get physically and mentally qualified students in the cockpit when they com plete college. To sign up for a time (between 8 AM and 3 PM), get directions, and receive more information on the Marine Corps aviation programs, caU Capt. Miles or Capt Peters at 1-866-300-3832! 1-866-300-3832 www.marineofflcer. wig. com Marines been searched. The United States considers the air craft to be sovereign U.S. territory and not subject to search or seizure. China blamed the collision on the American pilot, saying the U.S. plane veered into one of its F-8 fighters. Navy spy planes fly routinely off China’s southeastern coast to monitor military activity, especially any that might threaten Taiwan, and they are often shadowed in turn by Chinese fighter planes. As tensions grew on Monday, the United States ordered three Navy destroyers to remain near Hainan instead of continuing their journey home from the Persian Gulf. Later, Pentagon officials said the three ships were no longer needed and returning among our sister universities when it comes to student satisfaction with their advising,” Rentas said. “It really sucks to work hard and hear people complain and complain and never do anything about it” But Rentas said she feels the advising department genuinely has the best inter est of the students in mind whenever it makes decisions and that both the stu dent board and the advising department would share this ideal. Rentas said the board’s input on deci sion-making would be equally weighed CREEK WEEK 2001 SCHEDULE APRIL 2-7 The Greek Community at UNC invites you to participate in Greek Week! The following activities are open to all of the student body. Tuesday, April 3rd 7 pm to 9 pm - Forum (discussing various health issues such as STDs and sexual assault) in Hamilton 100 Wednesday, April 4th (wear your Greek letters) 11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Cotton candy in the quad for all students! Thursday, April sth 6 pm to 8 pm - Self-defense class in Fetzer Gym C Saturday, April 7th 11 am to 2 pm - Service Day News home. “Our priorities are the prompt and safe return of the crew and the return of the aircraft without further damaging or tampering,” Bush said on the White House lawn. Later, during a picture-taking session in the Oval Office with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Bush side stepped questions on whether the crew members were viewed as hostages or whether he believed the accident to be a provocation by China. “My reaction is that the Chinese must prompdy allow us to have contact with the 24 airmen and women that are there and return our plane to us without any further tampering," said Bush, facing the most difficult foreign situation of his young presidency. with that of the advising department. Cannon said the role of the students on the advising board would be to act as a voice for the entire student body. She said this would increase communication between students and the advising department. “They will be our links so we know what students want,” Cannon said. “It sounds like a positive road for the advising board to take.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Carrboro Police Arrest 2 Carjacking Suspects Bv Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer Carrboro police arrested two people Sunday in connection with a carjacking that occurred late Saturday night on Jones Ferry Road. Michael Leon Edwards, 33, of 1403 Foxglen Court and Jennings J. Robinson, 27, of 2919 University Drive in Durham, were arrested at 5:26 a.m. Sunday for multiple offenses in relation to the carjacking incident. Police responded to a report of car jacking at The Pantry No. 386 at 500 Jones Ferry Road. The victim said a sus pect he later identified as Edwards climbed into the passenger side of the victim’s car, which belonged to the vic tim’s brother. The suspect stuck the vic tim in the side with a sharp object and told the victim to drive, reports state. Reports also state that after the sus pect forced the victim to drive for sev eral miles in an area around Jones Ferry Road with which the victim was not familiar, the victim said he was pushed from the car. Depression Therapy # do you often feel down or sad? Tired? Like you have no energy? You, like many other people, may be suffering from depression. f if you currently live with a relative or boyfriend/girlfriend, you may be eligible to participate in a research study that indudes a free 10-sesson group treatment Tor depression f that is being offered at UNC-Chapel Hill. Eof more information, call Keith Rensbaw at 962-&507, or visit http://www.uifc.edu/ V ■ ■ - v “What do you mean, I’m t overdrawn? I still have checks left in my checkbook!” MBNA presents Money Management for Students You are invited to a money management seminar geared to students’ needs and income. Spending and savings plans, investments, obtaining loans - your questions about financial planning will finally be answered. Wednesday, April 4 6:oopm - 7:3opm JU Carolina Club, Royall Room [ill George Watts Hill Alumni Center Dinner provided by Miami Subs Open Forum Candidate for Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies Tony G. Waldrop, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Illinois Thursday, April 5, 2001 9:00-10:00 AM Commons Room Johnston Center for Undergraduate Hxeellence Tuesday, April 3, 2001 Police reportedly spotted the stolen vehicle at The Pantry No. 941 at 102 N.C. 54, and found Robinson in the dri ver’s seat. Edwards was reportedly in the passenger seat of the car. Reports state that the officials recog nized Robinson as having been involved in other incidents in the area and when they stopped her for questioning, Edwards and Robinson ran. Police appre hended both Edwards and Robinson. Reports state that Edwards was charged with possession of cocaine, armed rob bery, first-degree kidnapping, possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting, delaying and obstructing arrest Robinson was charged with posses sion of drug paraphernalia, possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting, delay ing and obstructing arrest, reports state. Both suspects were taken to Orange County Jail, reports state. Edwards was held in lieu of a $7,500 secured bond, and Robinson was held in lieu of a SI,OOO secured bond, reports state. The City Editor can be reached at citydesk@unc.edu. 9
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