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2 Friday, January 18, 2002 Granville Officials: Building Security Suitable By Joelle Ruben Staff Writer Granville Towers officials are defend ing the security the complex provides its residents despite an incident Tuesday in which an intruder stole a laptop com puter from Granville East. But freshman Ben Coleman, who con fronted the alleged thief after freshman Chris Glover’s laptop was stolen, said he is worried Granville’s security measures are not always carried out effectively. Coleman said he and Glover had just returned from an event, after which Glover unlocked his door and went briefly to a nearby room. He said Glover spotted an unfamiliar man leaving his Former Chairman of Joint Chiefs to Head Program at NCSU By Jamie McGee Staff Writer President Bush signed a bill Wednesday granting the Congressional Gold Medal to Gen. Hugh Shelton, for mer chairman of thejoint Chiefs of Staff and a graduate of N.C. State University. Shelton also announced earlier this week that he has decided to return to his alma mater as an executive of his own leadership program there. "Study Abroad Can Change Your Life" Come and find out about UNC SUMMER SESSION IN MONTPELLIER FRANCE A Four-Week Program in French WL Language and Culture < % INFORMATIONAL \ MEETING Where: Dey Hall, Room 1 13, UNC When: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:30-s:oopm Video of followed by discussion with last year's UNC Summer Session in Montpellier participants For more information please call (919) 962-0154 Web: http://www.unc.edu/depts/mont Email: mont@unc.edu "This program is perfectly designed for someone who can't go overseas for an entire semester." Reparations, Free Speech and 9/11 9 Two months after the World Trade Center attack, Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell welcomed 700 attendees to the "State of the Black World Conference" with this applause line: "While the rest of the world waves the flag of Americana, we understand we are not part of that." A1 Sharpton then told the throng: "We don't owe America anything; America owes us." These outbursts expose a racial fissure in the body politic as deep as the ambivalence felt by some black citizens about their identity as Americans. The idea that blacks owe nothing to their country while America owes everything to them is the core theme of a move ment seeking reparations for the crime of slavery, committed more than a century' ago. • Last year, in a campaign met by censorship and angry protests at colleges across the nation, David Horowitz challenged the reparations laim with these self-evident truths: America gave birth to the idea hat all men are created equal, paid a heavy price to end slavery, and as made generous payment on its debt to African Americans alive >day. America deserves the gratitude of all its citizens-including lacks-for rights and privileges the sacrifices of their countrymen ive made possible. Now comes UNCIVIL WARS, Horowitz's hook about these events, fis remarkable work is the most searching look yet at the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of the reparations idea. It is also a searing report the imperiled status of free speech at American universities, describ l the extraordinary effort it took one man to get a simple hearing for ;as vital to our national debate. As Black History Month approaches, 4CIVIL WARS demands a place on the calendar. David Horowitz has written a ./'Accuse about the reign of terror by ial demogogues on American college campuses, and a patriotic ~ • siu ' 'Tam iseo, CA nyinn to one nation indivisible-blacks and whites together-with lib erty and justice for all. Available in bookstores. t order tsoot 752-5562 www.frontpagemagazine.com room and noticed his laptop missing. The two students then followed the man through the Granville parking lot, where Coleman said they briefly spoke with the suspect and realized the laptop was concealed in his pants. They then followed him to Time Out Restaurant, where police arrived and arrested the suspect, Devon Withers, 25, of 3311 Shannon Road, reports state. Another laptop was also reported stolen at Granville Towers East on Tuesday, although police did not say whether the two incidents were connect ed. Granville Towers General Manager Dennis Erny said a private firm, Guardsmark Incorporated, provides full security for the Granville parking lot area. Shelton served 38 years in the Army and four years as chairman of thejoint Chiefs of Staff before retiring Oct 1. Stephen Jones, N.C. State vice chan cellor for extension and engagement, said he is elated by Shelton’s decision. “We are very grateful for his interest in returning to his alma mater,” Jones said. “He is without question the most distin guished of our alumni.” Jones said Shelton will work as the executive director of the H. Hugh As far as security inside the building, Erny said Granville offers built-in securi ty devices like self-closing door hinges and digital video cameras. Other securi ty measures include staff and resident assistants who are on duty at all times, he said. Granville’s front doors are locked 24 hours a day, requiring residents to swipe identification cards to enter the building. Erny said that for the most part, Granville Towers offers more security measures than campus residence halls or off-campus apartment complexes. “How many residence halls do you know with video cameras?” he said. But Tuesday’s incident has led some students to question whether the securi ty measures are enough. Coleman said he Shelton Initiative for Leadership Development. The program will bring government and business leaders to N.C. State twice a year for seminars. Jones said it was Shelton who first expressed interest in the idea of returning to N.C. State. “He loves his alma mater and has a desire to give something back in terms of service to the university." Jones said Shelton will bring distinc tion to N.C. State. “Any time we can attach to the university someone who is an international, well-respected and hon ored (person), we add to what is already a well-positioned university,” he said. Some N.C. State students also said they look forward to seeing Shelton. Brad Dixon, N.C. State Student Senate president pro tern, said he is BBattemhon do you Have Asthma? We are looking for individuals 13 years of age or older on regular asthma medicine to participate in a research study of an investigational medication for asthma. If qualified, you will receive study-related doctors visits, lab and lung function tests, and study medication at no cost to you. Qualified participants will be reimbursed for their time and travel. Dr. Craig LaForce and Dr. Karen Dunn, Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology Conveniently located in Raleigh & Chapel Hill For more information call (919) 881-0309 Monday-Friday B:3oam to spm. After hours please leave a message. wo Ml /-Miciyy diiu mmiuiiuiuyy North Carolina “Where patient care and the future of mtmmm l medicine come together." - ' ' News thought the age of the 25-year-old suspect should have triggered some suspicion. But Erny said age would not have been a immediate cause for concern. Granville houses older students and res idents often bring older brothers, par ents or guests into the building, he said. He said management cannot force residents to properly utilize in-room safety measures. “1 hate to say that this is student error because students (should) feel safe enough that they can leave their doors open," he said. “But that’s not the measure we tell them to take. We tell them to always lock their door.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. excited about the new program. “It is nascent right now, but as it grows, it is going to be a really good thing,” he said. “It will bring leadership to private and public sectors to develop the state." Capt. Craig Marks, an military sci ence professor with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Army ROTC, said it is not likely that UNC-CH will be able to have a similar presence because UNC-CH’s ROTC program only was restarted in 1995 after being discontinued in 1921. Marks added that he hopes UNC-CH also will benefit from Shelton’s home coming. “I am sure the good things he will bring will pay off at Duke and here.” The State & National Editor can be reached atstntdesk@unc.edu. Developments In the War on Terrorism Video Shows Al-Qaida Suspects ■ The government Thursday released video f tip firsJ excerpts of five suspected al-Qaida members . , delivering what Attorney General John ttdCKS Ashcroft described as “martyrdom messages from suicide terrorists." See Online. FOR MORE UPDATES, SEE WWW.DAILYTARHEEL.COM New Baggage Checks May Mean Delays ■ For Americans who fly, patience will be at a premium as the airlines begin a more time-consuming check-in. Delays are inevitable as luggage is scrutinized even more closely for explosives. See Online. Powell Assures Afghans of U.S. Help ■ Secretary of State Colin Powell, the most senior U.S. official to visit Afghanistan in 25 years, promised the United States will help rebuild the country and wipe out the “contamination" of terrorism. See Online. Campus Calendar Today noon - The UNC Postdoctoral Association and the Office of Postdoctoral Services present “Alternative Careers for Scientists: The Biotechnology Industry and New Job Opportunities,” a lecture presented by Mark Dibner, Ph. D., M.8.A., president of BioAbility (RTP). The seminar will last until 1:3() p.m. in 133 Rosenau Hall. To R.S.V.P., e-mail ops@unc.edu. Sunday 3 p.m. - The Campus Y and the MLK Planning Committee present “Our Brother Martin," to be hosted in the Kresge Foundation Commons Room in the Graham Memorial. Come reflect on the Civil Rights Movement, Southern Christian Leadership and the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. Ladies Fitness & wellness Wisit Ws imeftfif! See Why We Were Voted Carolina's Finest! 1 person can join for just 539 2 m for per person 3 people for " ■ per person Call or stop by today. Offer expires 1 /28/02 f ■■ 969-8663 LdOieS 752 Airport Rd. 77“ — 7 Tj (Next to Foster's,_/ mile from cam/yus) fitness & wellness center (Ebr Daily (Har Hrri For more information contact Matthew Shaw at 914-6658. 7 p.m. - The Campus Y and the MLK Planning Committee present the 7th Annual University Community Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet, to be held in the Morehead Planetarium Banquet Hall. Tickets are $25. Contact the Office for Minority Affairs at 962-6962. Online calendar submissions are working! To submit your Campus Calendar announcement, go to http://www.dailytarheel.com by I p.m. the day before you want the announce ment to run. wltr Saily ear iJcrl P.O. Box 3257. Chapel Hill. NC 27515 Katie Hunter. Editor. 962-4086 Advertising & Business, 962-1163 News. Features. Sports, 962-0245 © 2001 DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved
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