®he iaily ®ar Heel My Way Award-winning columnist shares views on politics. See Page 3 2 Students Robbed at Gunpoint Near UNC The thief stole cash from one of two victims near the corner of East Rosemary and Hillsborough streets, within a block of campus. By Kellie Dixon City Editor Two UNC students were held at gunpoint early Tuesday morning while sitting on a wall located at the comer of East Rosemary and Hillsborough streets. The incident was reported at 4:16 a.m., almost two hours after the robbery took place, reports state. No arrests have been made, and neither victim was injured during the robbery. Jane Cousins, spokeswoman for the Chapel Hill Police Department, said the robber walked past the victims and then turned around. One of the victims, a female UNC senior, said the man didn’t seem suspicious. “He seemed very nice,” she said. “He walked about 30 feet past us, and then he turned around. I don’t even know if I noticed him turn around and start walking toward us again.” But the victim said that when the man approached her, she felt uneasy because he had his hand in his pocket. He sat down next to the victims and pulled out a gun. Ist Lobbying Class Offers Basic Data On N.C. Legislature The class drew about 30 students, both those who are interested in lobbying and those who just need an hour of credit. By Joy Buchanan Staff Writer More than 30 students attended the first of six sessions of a new political science course Tuesday aimed at teaching students how to effectively lobby the N.C. General Assembly regarding budget issues. Student Body President Jen Daum, who proposed the course last month, said the class will help students under stand how the state legislature’s actions affect the University and its budget. Professor Thad Beyle, the course instructor, spent most of the first class going over the basics of state legislation and answering questions. He said he was impressed by the turnout. “I think it went OK,” he said. “There are some interest ing questions. I just wanted to give them background on what legislatures do.” Students who attended the first class said they hoped to gain insight into the legislative process and understand how students can speak up about issues that press them. But others came for the possible one-hour credit. Hilary Lundquist, a freshman member of the Young Democrats, said she came to the class because she thinks stu- See LOBBYING, Page 6 64 Students Snag Awards at Chancellor's Ceremony k' ' ''P^Bm^ : N rm >jjt( ?~ \ 1 DTH/KATIF. RIGGAN Andrew Jason Brauer, a senior in the Kenan-Flagler Business School, accepts the Hampton Shuping Prize from Chancellor James Moeser. IB “He wasn’t smiling this time, and he had this blank stare,” she said. “He placed the gun down by the ledge to where someone driving by would n’t be able to see it He said, ‘This is serious.’” The other victim involved in the incident, a male UNC senior, said that at that point the man demanded money. “All I had was my ID and a check card,” he said. “I put those things down and let him know that I didn’t have any money.” The female victim said her friend told the man that neither person had money as she tried to push her purse behind the ledge. “At that point the guy had gotten up, and he started walking away when he heard my purse fall,” she said. “He told me to get down and get it. So I picked it up, opened it and gave him all my cash.” The male victim said the suspect then took the money and ordered the two to keep their hands up. “He wasn’t holding the gun at us, but he told us to keep our hands up,” he said. Cousins said the suspect walked about 50 yards down East Rosemary Street. “Then he turned around and told them they could put their hands down,” Cousins said. Cousins said the female victim described the suspect as a 6-foot-1-inch black male, weighing about 150 pounds with a slim build. The victim also said the man appeared to be in his mid- to late 20s with braided, shoulder-length hair. The suspect was wearing a dark toboggan, a dark ■POT ft " If i j| * ftf ■, ijjjjjS MBbl L i Student Body President Jen Daum hopes the class will make students more effective lobbyists. DTH BRIAN CASSELLA Junior Max Gustashaw (left) launches into his best Jackie Chan imitation while under the control of hypnotist Tom Deluca. DeLuca hypnotized more than 10 volunteers into believing they were Britney Spears, professional ballerinas, CIA spies and bodybuilders in the Tuesday night performance in Memorial Hall. For the full story, visit www.dailytarheel.com. Serving the students and the University community since 1893 Grace the Back Page Apply to be a DTH columnist, cartoonist or edit board member. Applications in Union Suite 104 wind-resistant jacket and blue jeans, and he had a silver semiautomatic handgun. Chapel Hill police are still investigating the case. The female victim said she initially waited to report the incident because she wasn’t thinking clearly. “We thought we’d be making a big ordeal out of nothing, but when we got home I got really upset about it and realized the situation could have been so much more severe,” she said. She said the incident made her think twice about safety, both on and near to the UNC campus. The incident took place less than a block from campus. “I feel like a lot of girls, including myself, feel like if you’re with a male then you’re safe, and I was with a guy and this happened still,” the female victim said. “You hear these stories all the time,” she added. “On Saturday night, I walked home by myself, and I didn’t think twice about it. I just feel that unless you have a personal experience with it, you just ignore it.” The male victim said he was surprised the incident happened, given the fact that the loca tion was well-lit and public. “It’s not in one of the areas that people do know can be a little dan gerous,” he said. “I guess it’s just a wake-up call.” The City Editor can be reached at citydesk@unc.edu. EVERYBODY WAS RUNG FU FIGHTING By Joelle Ruben Staff Writer Sixty-four UNC students swapped their spring clothes for suits and dresses before receiving top honors in the 2002 Chancellor’s Awards ceremony, held in the Great Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Three faculty members and four grad uate teaching assistants also received awards at the event, which recognized University members for their academic, leadership and teaching achievements. Chancellor James Moeser, who gave the ceremony’s welcoming remarks, said the awards acknowledge students for their “learning and discovery.” “The goal of this University is to turn ordinary people into exceptional ones,” he said. “That is perhaps our strongest attribute toward the future. These recip ients are our difference-makers.” The introduction was followed by the A leader is a dealer in hope. Napoleon I No. 1 Third baseman Chris Maples takes the game by storm. See Page 7 presentation of 31 academic awards in various fields, such as mathematics and nursing, as well as 29 awards in leader ship and service. The seven undergrad uate teaching awards were presented last Senior Jennifer Gray, one of three student members of the Chancellor’s Awards Committee, helped determine which awards would be handed out at the event. Gray said the committee, which organized the presentation and the following reception, is composed of students, staff and faculty members. Celia Quinn, who won the McNally Awdrd for Excellence in Geography, said she first developed her passion for geography in a first-year seminar taught by Department of Geography Chairman Leo Zonn. She later conducted an inde pendent study project on the representa tion of a Pennsylvania city in the movie “Groundhog Day." Quinn, who is in her third year at UNC, said she is expecting {a Z\ CarrborosT^ N 0 0.375 4- i — tul — i to write an honors thesis next year. Senior Sterling Edwards received the Rob Park Memorial Award for his involvement in the pre law chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. As treasurer, Edwards saw the frater nity’s membership increase by 300 per cent. He also participated in “Goldilocks on Trial,” a community service project that taught elementary school students the basics of court proceedings. Edwards also said he met the sister of Rob Park, the deceased student for whom the award was named, at the cer emony’s reception. He said the special opportunity put the magnitude of the award into perspective. “This award isn’t just to honor my achievements,” he said. “It’s intended to keep his memory alive." The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. Weather Today: Mostly Sunny; H 92, L 64 Thursday: T-storms; H 88, L 58 Friday: Partly Cloudy; H 88, L 57 DWIs May Spell Code Violations Students caught on campus driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol could be charged in Honor Court. By Erin Ganley Staff Writer Students caught driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs could face Honor Court charges in addi tion to criminal charges if a recent pro posal is approved. Aaron Hiller, student body vice presi dent, has drafted an amendment to the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance that would add “driving while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs on University premises” as a violation of the Code of Student Conduct Because the Student Code does not address driving under the influence, no Honor Court violations can be brought against students who are caught. The bill was approved both by the Committee on Student Conduct and by Student Congress’ Rules and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday evening. An amendment to the instrument must also be approved by full Student Congress, the Faculty Council and Chancellor James Moeser to go into effect, said Blair Sweeney, chairman of the Rules and Judiciary Committee. “Honestly, DUIs are on the rise,” said Melinda Manning, judicial pro grams officer for the graduate student attorney general, at the Committee on Student Conduct meeting. See COSC, Page 6 ASG Candidate Says Record Is Not an Issue James Haltom was charged with felony inciting to riot last year and misdemeanor larceny three years ago. By Elyse Ashburn Assistant State & National Editor UNC-Chapel Hill Student Body President Jen Daum will meet later this week with UNC-system Association of Student Governments presidential can didate James Haltom to discuss if he will receive the support of the four-member UNC-CH delegation to the ASG in his bid for the association’s top position. Daum said she has questions about whether the delegation should back the UNC-CH junior because of his criminal record. “If you have a felony or larceny on your record, then you need to think about your actions,” she said. “And (the UNC-CH delegation) needs to think about what kind of representation we want in ASG next year.” In February 2001, Haltom was charged with felony inciting to riot for participation in an incident involving the flipping of a car on Franklin Street after the North Carolina-Duke basketball game. Haltom, who turned himself in to police, was fined $3,000 and instructed to perform 125 hours of community ser vice to have the felony charge dropped. Haltom also was charged with mis demeanor larceny in 1999 as the result of an incident he termed a high school prank. The charge later was dropped. Fellow ASG president nominee Greg Drumwright has nine minor traffic vio lations, while nominee Jonathan Ducote has no offenses on his record. See ASG, Page 6 v

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