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Daily ®ar TIM Bidding for Love Masala's date auction raises money for battered women. See Page 3 Campuses, BOG Differ On Tuition A higher systemwide tuition increase and a lower cap on campus-based increases is one proposal for the BOG. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. Staff Writer UNC-system administrators offered mixed responses Monday to the fact that officials at the system’s two largest campuses are standing by tuition increase requests that conflict with a cap being considered by the UNC-system Board of Governors. Both UNC-Chapel Hill’s and N.C. State University’s boards of trustees have approved one-year, S4OO tuition increase requests that the BOG is sched uled to consider March 6. But at a meeting last week of the BOG’s Budget and Finance Committee, committee member Robert Warwick proposed a $250 cap on campus-initiat ed tuition increases at both institutions. Warwick also suggested that the BOG adopt a 10 percent systemwide increase - instead of a 4.8 percent increase previously discussed by the BOG - largely to fund enrollment growth and need-based financial aid. Although Warwick’s proposal gar nered mixed reviews from board mem bers, administrators at UNC-CH and N.C. State University have said they have no intention of modifying their proposals and bringing $250 tuition increase requests before the BOG. Warwick’s proposal called for all campuses to submit their modified tuition plans to the BOG by March 1. Despite the possible cap, the N.C. State trustees approved a S4OO tuition increase Friday, and UNC-CH Chancellor James Moeser said Wednesday that UNC-CH’s trustees had no plans to alter a S4OO tuition increase request it passed injanuary. But Warwick said BOG members would work with individual campuses to determine appropriate tuition levels. “There’s room in this situation for people to have honest differences of opinion,” he said. “And we’re not saying that (UNC-CH) and (N.C.) State don’t need S4OO. We have the responsibility to match (the universities’) need with the ability of the students to pay that tuition.” Warwick said he proposed the cap and the 10 percent increase partly because he does not want students to pay more than they can handle. “That 10 percent across-the-board increase and the cap was a proposal to get something on the table for the Board of Governors to talk about,” he said. “We had to put a cap on the campus based tuition increases so that they wouldn’t be too large." BOG member Jim Phillips said there is a perpetual tension between campus initiated and systemwide tuition increas es. “I think, to some extent, those things are in conflict,” he said. “I think there’s a choke point where you can set tuition increases too high. ... We just have to See BOG, Page 4 Town Council Gives Nod to Next Step in Rizzo Project By Michael Chen Staff Writer The Chapel Hill Town Council voted unan imously Monday night to expedite review for a special-use permit for UNC’s PaulJ. Rizzo Conference Center, meaning construction will most likely start before the end of the summer. The center, located in the Meadowmont mixed-use development off N.C. 54, is owned and operated by UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. The business school primar ily uses the building for social functions. On Feb. 11, the council tabled discussion of a petition sent by the University requesting an We are valued either too highly or not high enough; we are never taken at our real worth. Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach M SlB Committee to Bring Proposal for $6 Fee Hike By Jessica Sleep Staff Writer Members of the Student Congress Finance Committee voted 4-2 to recom mend a $6 student fee increase after meet ing with members of three student groups. The recommendation will be consid ered today by the Rules and Judiciary Committee. The original purpose of Monday’s meeting was to discuss three proposals that would establish separate student fees for the Carolina Union Activities Board, Student Television and WXYC radio. All three organizations are now guaranteed funds from the student activ ities fees by the Student Constitution. Finance Committee Chairman Tony Larson said CUAB, STV and WXYC receive 42 cents of every dollar collect ed from student fees. He said the original proposals were sug- . \ Hr it Jt'"' Mi" ■ Jni ami.., ■ S2. ,i •„ '-?r” DTH/BRENT CLARK Orange County resident Melvin Parrish lives in close proximity to the rock quarry in Orange County. Many of those who live near the county's quarry and landfill have complained that the value of their homes has decreased. Residents Link Property Use, Value By Jocelyn Oberoick Staff Writer When looking for contributors to the exis- tence of local poverty, Chapel Hill’s landfill and the expanding quarry in Orange County continue to be the focus of heated debate. But there are few sta tistics to back up the claims. Historically, resi dents near both the quarry and landfill have expressed their Scratching , the urface A three-part series examining poverty in Orange County. ■ Monday: Facts and Figures ■ Today: Socioeconomic Issues ■ Wednesday: Below Standard Wage expedited review of a special-use permit for additions to the conference center. Bruce Runberg, associate vice chancellor for facilities services, said the town’s approval will speed up the process for reviewing the Rizzo Center project, which might start as early as June. Runberg said he is pleased with the deci sion because it prevents the project from being delayed by a de facto moratorium on new development that the town passedjan. 28. He said the council now likely will consid er whether to grant a special-use permit some time in the next six months. Without the expe dited review, it could have been as long as a year before the council considered whether to Serving the students and the University community since 1893 Get Involved Apply for a position on the DTH editor selection board. Applications Available in Union Suite 104 gested to create more funding for other campus groups by freeing up money in the student activities fees that now goes to these three groups. “The amount of stu dent activities on this campus is growing rapidly,” Larson said. “We received requests for $500,000 from student groups, and our budget is only $155,000.” But representatives from all three organizations voiced their opposition to creating separate fees for their funding. Bill Burton, chairman of student edu cational broadcasting for WXYC, said he strongly opposes the proposal. “This is a backdoor method to increase stu dent fees,” he said. “It’s an attempt to charge students something extra for something they already get now.” Under the new funding program, the student body would have to approve any increases requested by the organizations. CUAB President Krisi Young said she is concerned that subjecting future increases frustration and dissatisfaction with the effects of those land uses on local neighborhoods. They say the landfill and quarry have caused a lowered social and economic status for the people living in these areas. The Orange County Regional Landfill was created in 1972 along Rogers and Eubanks roads, an area that was still rural at that time. But with the development of neighborhoods within its vicinity, the landfill has caused an out pouring of complaints. “The perception of the (residents) is that it has had a negative impact,” said Gayle Wilson, an administrator with the landfill. “But if you ask what are those problems, they will have a short list.” Although administrators for these areas maintain that the quarry and landfill are not the grant the special-use permit, Runberg said. “This helps immensely for the construction of two additions to the Rizzo Center,” he said. “If it was not passed, construction would be delayed about five months.” The Rizzo Center project is one of four projects that gained approval from the Town Council Planning Board before Jan. 28 and was given the opportunity to move forward before the town finishes revamping its devel opment ordinance, which officials plan to do by September. Many council members said allowing the project to go forward is logical. “There is no reason to delay it any longer,” said council Double Dip Tar Heels top Gamecocks in Saturday's doubleheader. See www.dailytarheel.com Volume 110, Issue 2 to a student vote could be detrimental to her organization. “We are given one-third of student fees for a reason,” she said. “We’re not supposed to be subject to what ever the political climate on campus is." After a two-hour discussion, Larson said many pertinent issues had been raised that questioned the need for the proposals. “This discussion leads me to rethink that maybe we should raise student fees.” Larson then proposed a motion to recommend a $6 increase in student fees instead of establishing three separate fees. Members initially failed to pass the increase in a 3-3 vote. Committee members discussed post poning their recommendation to the Rules and Judiciary Committee but decided it was not timely to do so. The committee then voted on the motion for a second time, and the $6 See CONGRESS, Page 4 cause of these alleged negative social and eco nomic effects, residents still argue otherwise. “It devalued the property and upset the qual ity of living,” said resident Melvin Parrish in regards to the expanding quarry near his home. “I am disappointed with Chapel Hill and what they have done to me, a taxpayer.” The complaints coming from residents around the landfill have focused on the conta minated water that was allegedly caused by debris in the landfill. Residents say the water was not only causing illness but also that it was a main reason for the area’s lower economic status. Ida McMillan, the reverend at Faith Tabernacle Church near the landfill, said with See POVERTY, Page 4 member Mark Kleinschmidt. “We are placing it under expedited review because it is a wor thy project, and approval was only delayed due to procedural problems." Although the council has approved overall plans for the Rizzo Center, the University must get the town approval before starting construction. The total tab for the Rizzo Center project is $lB million, but Runberg said the cost of delaying the additions could be about $60,000 a month. University officials and council members agree that the additions to the conference center See REVIEW, Page 4 % Weather Today: Mostly Cloudy; H 67, L 32 Wednesday: Cloudy; H 45, L 17 Thursday: Mostly Sunny; H 41, L 19 ■ * * DTH/VICTORIA FRANGOUUS Bill Burton, chairman of student educational broadcasting for WXYC, opposes separate student fees for WXYC at the Congress meeting Monday. UNC Quarterback Decides to Transfer At Semester's End After a record-setting 2001 season, the Tar Heels' Darian Durant said Monday that he would transfer after the spring semester. By lan Gordon Sports Editor After a year of quarterback controversy, North Carolina has found itself in yet another predicament. Redshirt freshman Darian Durant announced in a Monday press conference that he will transfer at the end of spring semester to play football at a yet-to-be-disclosed school. “This was not a spontaneous decision,” said Durant, who read from a statement at the start of the press conference and left after embracing UNC coach John Bunting. “It’s also a decision that’s not based on competition. Competition brings out the best in people, and it’s something that I thrive on tremendously. “It’s also not a decision based on the coaching staff. I’ve pondered over this a long time, thought hard about it, and I feel like it’s the best thing for me to do.” Durant, who declined to answer reporters’ questions, did not specify the circumstances behind his departure or hint at where his destination might be. The decision came as a surprise to many following the success Durant had in 2001. The 5-foot -11, 227-pound quarterback set UNC freshman passing records for touchdowns (17), comple tions (142), yards (1,843) and total offense (1,971 yards) while splitting time with senior Ronald Curry in the Tar Heels’ 8-5, Peach Bowl-winning season. “I’ve spoken with Darian’s high school coach, we’ve spo ken with his father,” Bunting said. “Nobody’s really sure what took place except that he’s ready to go and get into another environment and play some more ball.” Bunting said he spoke with Durant three weeks ago and that the quarterback was excited about upcoming spring practices. But Bunting said he realized a week later that Durant, his likely spring-practice starter, was thinking about transferring. “He’s made a decision. We’ve asked him to think about it several times," said Bunting, who indicated he would welcome Durant’s return if the quarterback were to change his mind. Durant’s 2001 season was filled with ups and downs after his successful debut in relief against Oklahoma on Aug. 25. As Curry struggled early, Durant gained the confidence of UNC’s coaching staff. He eventually would split time evenly with Curry. But Bunting said the November death of Durant’s step mother took a toll on Durant, who admitted late in the sea son that he had battled homesickness in his two years at UNC. On top of that, Bunting said Durant twice before had spo ken to him about transferring, once before the team broke for summer break and again after summer camp ended. Several North Carolina players declined to comment Monday, but sophomore quarterback CJ. Stephens -a con tender for Durant’s vacated spot - said teammates knew lit tle more about Durant’s decision than anyone else. “There were rumors among the guys,” Stephens said. “I hadn’t had a chance to talk to him about it, but I don’t think even his closest friends knew he was going to leave. Even now, I don’t think they know where he’s going.” The Sports Editor can be reached at sports@unc.edu. Tuesday, February 26, 2002 Tar Heels Look For Answers After Durant's Decision See Page 9 Durant's A | jStats Season I Comp: 142 Avg/Game: 153.6 I
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