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Hatty (Tar Heel UNC Invited To Celebrate Landmark Most of the 1,600 seats might be uncomfortable and the air might be a bit musty, but there’s still something magical about a performance at Memorial Hall. It’s simply one of the few places on campus where the past meets the pre sent, where history is displayed rather than being shelved. Say what you will about the discom fort Memorial Hall’s lack of air condi tioning causes, but listening to the audience fan themselves while agree- ing out loud with Bill Cosby made his performance last fall more enjoyable. The audience suf fered together in the heat and glanced up at the 191 tablets memorializing UNC alumni. Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye KATY NELSON UNIVERSITY COLUMNIST to the current incarnation of Memorial Hall, UNC’s largest auditorium and a shrine to campus history. After 71 years of hosting notable speakers and performers, the auditorium will be get ting its second face lift since 1885. A larger stage, air conditioning and heat, more dressing rooms, modem lighting and sound systems will bring Memorial Hall into the 21st century. Future UNC students might even com fortably experience a full opera on Memorial Hall’s stage with the added stage space. During lunchtime this Friday, the public is invited to join former Provost Dick Richardson in recalling memories of Memorial Hall. From noon to 1:30 p.m., memories and stories of Memorial Hall over the decades will be rehashed. There are far too many memories to print. More than 1,500 acts have appeared in the last 71 years at Memorial Hall, and the hall has also hosted University functions such as honor society inductions as well as University Day and Commencement activities. Just like today’s lineup of Memorial Hall headliners, past speakers and per formers reflected our nation’s progress - our questions, our entertainment preferences, our politics. These perfor mances and speeches gave UNC stu dents a connection with the famous and a perspective on how Chapel Hill fits into the national scene. In the early 19605, the Isley Brothers, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and Peter, Paul and Mary visited. A decade earlier, mostly classical musicians were invited. Hugh Hefner and Strom Thurmond both made a stops in 1965. Civil Rights leader Julian Bond and Gerald Ford spoke in 1968, and W.H. Auden read in 1971. Authors William F. Buckley, consid ered a right-wing extremist, and Norman Mailer, his left-wing counter part, made appearances at Memorial Hall, along with author Gore Vidal, mime Marcel Marceau, comedian Lily Tomlin, anthropologist Margaret Mead and musician Dizzy Gillespie. When Buckley spoke in 1962, there was a dispute over Buckley’s $450 speaking fee. Event organizers were upset that Buckley’s speech had been used at other events. A public argu ment ensued over Buckley deserving his fee since it was not new material. This seems ironic today with public speakers giving the same speech over and over on lecture circuits. In the 19705, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, singer Arlo Guthrie, feminist author Gloria Steinem, come dian Bob Hope, musician Patti Smith and even drug guru Timothy Leary came to Memorial Hall. Most of Saturday Night Live’s origi nal cast amused Memorial Hall audi ences three years before the NBC show premiered. In 1983, the Chieftains and anew band called R.E.M. performed. Comedian Dennis Miller, Gov. Terry Sanford, musician Bobby McFerrin, actor Richard Dreyfuss and author Toni Morrison have spoken as well - the guest list for Memorial Hall has been as eclectic as our nation’s history. And this year, Memorial Hall has played host to a diverse group of speak ers, ranging from controversial conserv ative David Horowitz to former Clinton adviser George Stephanopoulos. Between Loreleis concerts, Noam Chomsky lectures and musical perfor mances such as “Chicago,” Memorial Hall’s stage has been walked and danced on by many famous feet. Before Memorial Hall’s doors close this weekend for the renovation, let’s sneak into the living source of so much UNC history. Let’s remember how these hours in Memorial Hall have changed the way we think and how they have brought us together. Columnist Katy Nelson can be reached at knelson@email.unc.edu. Rehnquist Traces History of Chief Justices By Jennifer Samuels Assistant State & National Editor DURHAM - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist traced the history of his position from its mini malist beginnings in 1789 to its current state in a multimedia presentation Saturday at Duke University. About 1,500 people listened intendy as Rehnquist used slides to present each of the former justices in an accessible tight. His attention to minor detail, such jß' MB jltt N8 ' §i|lr 'ImSSm DTH/SARA ABRONS Senior Craig Dorion (right) guards UNC basketball player Will Johnson, a junior, in a three-on-three basketball game Saturday morning in Woollen Gym. The game was part of a tournament held by the Carolina Cancer Focus to raise money for cancer research. For the full story, go to www.dailytarheel.com. Noted Speaker Draws Crowd At sth Hi Mom! Film Festival By Graham Parker Staff Writer The fifth Hi Mom! Film Festival began with a filmmaking lesson under the measured experience of a cinemat ic genius. The festival, which ended Saturday after showing 40 short films by 38 dif ferent filmmakers, featured filmmaker Albert Maysles as a keynote speaker. For the past 47 years, Maysles has shown viewers the stories of celebrities and ordinary people alike. He spoke on the art of documentary filmmaking following the showing of several short films. The short film “Somewhere Here I Was Born," a piece by Tony Gault, Local Organizations Host Discussion on Terrorism Sunday's speak-out included bluegrass music, pamphlets and an anti-war game show called "You're in Jeopardy." By Jennifer Johnson Staff Writer Several local organizations took advantage of the Sunday crowd on the Weaver Street Market lawn to host a speak-out spotlighting the war on ter rorism. Campaign to End the Cycle of Violence, a UNC organization that includes students, faculty and commu nity members, hosted the event with Peace First and North Carolinians for Alternatives to War. The stage was set for political discus sion with about 100 residents, ranging from toddlers to grandparents, enjoying lunch on the lawn and listening to the as the justices’ appearances, drew fre quent laughter from the crowd. The lecture was the inaugural address in Duke’s Great Lives in Law series, a joint venture between the Duke University School of Law and the Duke Program in Public Law. Rehnquist’s presentation focused on the importance of each justice, though he emphasized that some will be remembered more than others. “(The position) is mentioned only once in the (U.S.) Constitution, in BALLIN' FOR A CURE opened the festival. It preceded Stephanie Lucas’ “Once About Water Towers” and Brett Ingram and Jim Haverkamp’s “Armor of God.” Two of Maysles’ early documentary works followed the short films. “I think they still hold up,” Maysles said of his films. “But I’ll let you be the judge.” Maysles showed “With Love from Truman,” a look at eccentric author Truman Capote, and “Meet Marlon Brando,” a film focusing on the brash, tongue-in-cheek Hollywood icon. The festival staff was thrilled by the prospect of such a famous keynote speaker. “It was really inspirational," said Hi Mom! team member Courtney Graham. “(Maysles) seemed tike he had a really good grasp of human nature bluegrass music provided by the cam paign before the speak-out began. The campaign kicked off the event with a round of “You’re injeopardy,” an antiwar quiz show with categories tike “Dissing Dissidents” and “Domestic Bliss.” Dave Lippman, a local resident and UNC alumnus, played a sarcastic Alex Trebek. “We’re just trying to get people to feel tike they can have a discussion about war,” Lippman said. “Often in wartime freedoms are the first thing to go.” The game was followed by more seri ous discussion of the issues surrounding the United States’ war on terrorism. Howie Machtinger, a member of the campaign and master of ceremonies for the day’s events, centered discussion on the problems associated with the war. “We’re here today not to disturb everyone’s lunch but because we want to find grassroots ways to disrupt the News describing impeachment proceedings,” he said. “In 213 years of the court’s exis tence, there have been 43 presidents but only 16 chief justices.” Rehnquist cited John Marshall, the fourth chief justice, as a man who will be remembered for his historic decision regarding judicial review. He said that although Marshall had tit de formal education, his personality and talent helped him succeed in office. “I think Marshall’s success arose from several sources,” Rehnquist said. “He through what he was doing.” Maysles opened his talk with a cri tique of the short films. He applauded the filmmakers’ approaches to filming. “No narration, thank God,” he joked. Throughout the presentation, Maysles spoke passionately on film as an aid to understanding the world. “Isn’t it about time that we began to make films that are dramatic, that depict the real courage of people?” he said. He saved his best advice for the ques tion-and-answer session following his talk. When asked what suggestions doc umentarians should follow, he urged them to approach their subjects with empathy. “If (the subjects) feel that you See HI MOM, Page 4 political conversation,” Machtinger said. Phil Jones, pastor at Peace Covenant Church, spoke as a representative of North Carolinians for Alternatives to War about the destination of U.S. tax dollars. Audience members who didn’t want to participate in the discussion were encouraged to visit the tables set up with pamphlets, which were fortified against the wind with rocks and tape. An hour into the event, the stage opened for residents to give their own opinions about the war, and a few who had braved the slight spattering of rain joined in the discussion. Aku-nna Hinton, 12, was accompa nied to the microphone by her mother, Alyssa Hinton, to give her take on the conflict. “I think America has been bullying those countries tike Afghanistan, and the only way they could make a statement See SESSION, Page 4 was able to write clearly. I think Marshall had an outgoing personality." Rehnquist was appointed to the court by former President Nixon in 1971 and was confirmed as chief justice in 1986. He is also a noted historian who wrote several books, including one about the tension between civil liberties and national defense during times of war. Rehnquist also highlighted Salmon Chase, who served as chief justice from 1864-73. Chase is notable for his attempts to ASG Nominates 3 for Presidency By Elyse Ashburn Assistant State & National Editor GREENVILLE - Greg Drumwright, Jonathan Ducote andjames Haltom were nominated for president of the UNC-sys tem Association of Student Governments at the association’s meeting Saturday. Drumwright is a junior at N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University, where he serves as student body president. Ducote is a sophomore at N.C. State University and is the 2001- 02 ASG treasurer. Haltom is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill and is the 2001-02 ASG vice president of public affairs. Drumwright said he would not initi ate any major changes in the association but would work to further the progress ASG has made in recent years. “My number one vision is to sustain the momentum (of ASG),” he said. “Now is not the time to come in and make changes in this house but to keep things going.” Drumwright has served on ASG since his freshman year and said that through his service in the association he has closely monitored tuition increases at campuses across the state. “The exposure to the plight of (UNC system) students with tuition going up has prepared me to be a good (student body) president this year and, hopeful ly, a good ASG president next year.” Ducote cited his role as ASG treasur er as an enhancement to his ability to handle the presidency during a year in which the association’s budget is transi Walkathon Stretches From UNC to NCSU By Joelle Ruben Staff Writer Sophomore Segun Olagunju sat out side die Bell Tower at 8 a.m. Saturday surrounded by boxes of T-shirts bearing the slogan “Battling AIDS Step-by-Step.” Olagunju was the registration coordi nator for the Impact AIDS Walkathon, in which 30 volunteers made the 27-mile walk from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Bell Tower to the Bell Tower at N.C. State University in Raleigh. The fund-raiser was spon sored by the Impact Movement organi zations at UNC-CH and N.C. State. The Impact Movement is a Christian ministry specifically for black students. Member Micah Gilmer, a UNC-CH sophomore, said he proposed the idea for the walkathon to benefit AIDS relief after traveling to South Africa. “Seeing so many people suffering from AIDS left me emotionally devastated," he said. For that reason, proceeds from the event will be divided between national and international efforts. Money raised will support both Operation Sunrise, a program that sends teenagers and adults to African communities, and the AIDS Foundation of South Africa. 1 DTH/ANNF. MF.ADOWS Aku-nna Hinton, 12, shares her opinions about the war on terrorism during an education session held Saturday at Weaver Street Market. Monday, April 15, 2002 run for president while serving on the court “Chase had tried to wrest the Republican nomination from (Abraham Lincoln), but (Lincoln) appointed him anyway because he thought (Chase) would uphold the greenback laws passed during the Civil War,” Rehnquist said. Chase also submitted his name to multiple political parties while serving as chief justice in an attempt to win the See REHNQUIST, Page 4 tioning. Asa result of asl systemwide student fee, ASG’s budget will increase from about $4,000 to $165,000. “I’ve been working on (drafting the $165,000 budget) for a year already, and I see where the association can go and where the funds would be best allocated,” he said. “Because of my active involve ment, I think I am the best candidate.” Though Ducote said allocating the increased funds will be a major task next year, he said he would not make money the ASG’s main focus. Ducote said money is a merely a vehicle for success. “It’s what you do at point A or point B that counts,” he said. “Money is just a means to an end.” Haltom said that he had questioned a bid for the presidency but had never decided not to seek the position. “I had some concerns about the bud get and the communication of ASG and whether ASG would be effective in doing what is set out to do,” he said. Ultimately, Haltom decided to run and said that, if elected, he will primar ily focus on improving communication between the ASG and the students it serves. “I want to fully articulate where every cent of the students’ money is going in the (ASG) budget,” he said. A debate between the three candidates will be held May 3. The election will be held during the May 4 ASG meeting. The State & National Editor can be reached atstntdesk@unc.edu. Participants earned pledges for the 27- mile walk, which began at the UNC -CH Bell Tower at 7 a.m. Saturday and ended at the N.C. State Bell Tower at 5 p.m. Gilmer said more than a dozen UNC CH organizations assisted the group by raising pledges and making donations from their annual budget Students from both campuses also contacted businesses, seeking donations to meet their SIOO,OOO goal. Figures were not available Sunday for how much the walkathon raised. On Saturday, participants traversed the UNC-CH campus throughout the morn ing before taking to the sidewalks of N.C. 54. A brief pause occurred in Durham County, when walkers crowded into vans because officials denied them permission to walk along the highway. After clearing county lines, the walkers resumed theft trek until reaching N.C. State, Gilmer said. Despite the obstacle, Olagunju said he is glad the event covered such a great dis tance. “The length of the walk shows the magnitude of the problem we’re facing.” Half the walkers opted to travel part of the distance, but N.C. State sophomore Fatima Varner chose to spend all day See WALKATHON, Page 4 3
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