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(Eljp Hath} (Ear Heri Road relocation will be studied UNC wants Mason Farm Rd. moved BY SHANNAN BOWEN STAFF WRITER Earlier this month, the Chapel Hill Town Council asked that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s feasibility study on the relocation of Mason Farm Road evaluate the project’s impact on surrounding neighborhoods. The process is yet another squab ble between the University and its neighbors about campus growth. A feasibility study, which gener ally takes 15 to 18 months to com plete, examines the purpose, costs and impacts of the changes to a region. As stated in the UNC Master Plan, a 50-year blueprint for cam pus growth, the University wants to construct anew entrance to South Campus that would run north along Fordham Boulevard and connect Mason Farm Road to South Columbia Street and Manning Drive. FORUM FROM PAGE 3 care for blacks in the Triangle. Panelist Michelle Laws, a pro fessor of sociology at N.C. Central University, said that although some blacks in the Triangle are enjoying a relatively high quality of life, some trends are overlooked, such as the the significant number of black men in jail and blacks who suffer from physical and mental ill nesses. “For me, the whole discussion of economics cannot be dissected from discussion about prison, HIV/AIDS and affordable hous ing," she said. Despite living near some of the best health-care institutions in the nation, Sutton said, blacks in the Triangle still suffer from a signifi- TUITION FROM PAGE 3 address campus needs directly. “There’s no guarantee that money will come back here,” said Provost Robert Shelton. “With the campus-based increase, you know the money is coming back and you know how you’re going to use it.” Shelton said anew task force will be commissioned if the BOG approves campus-based tuition increases this year. Student Body President Matt Tepper said that anew task force would have to re-evaluate last year’s proposal but that he thinks the money would be designated to fund the same areas. Davies said that even if campus based increases are approved, the BOG might set parameters on the degree of tuition increases or on what they can be used to fund. A decision, Davies said, would apply to all UNC-system schools. “If there’s going to be a freeze this year, I think it’s appropriate that each campus know before starting their own increase process,” Davies said. “That way, we’re all operating under the same set of guidelines.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. EDWARDS FROM PAGE 3 Edwards that he is confident in the senator’s ability to meet the needs of young people and put the coun try back on the track to prosperity. “Both of us are from small towns,” he said. “These are towns where every job matters. He will put us first.” Bell said that College Democrats, a national student group, does not endorse candidates as an organization but that he per sonally thinks Edwards is the can didate most in tune to the needs of the young. “Young people are going to play a critical role in my cam paign and election,” Edwards said. “I think young people are a very natural constituency for me.” During the interview, Edwards expressed his mutual admiration for Bell and his political work. Bell, a 22-year-old law student at Louisiana State University, attended the Democratic National Convention as an undergraduate at Valdosta State University in 2000. He was the youngest black delegate at a Democratic Party convention in history. Edwards said he and the Bush administration have very different ideas on the direction in which the United States needs to go, and he encouraged the involvement of young people in politics. “If anyone can get young people involved in politics, it’s Ashley,” he said. “He believes, as I do, that America works best when it works for all of us.” Contact the State id National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. The new route would make traf fic to UNC Hospitals more accessi ble where Mason Farm Road sits, between Fordham Boulevard and South Columbia Street. Mayor Kevin Foy said the coun cil has requested that NCDOT look at placing the connector road north of Odum Village in order to preserve the structure of the com munity of neighborhoods on Mason Farm and Oteys roads. The original proposal suggested that the new road be placed south of Odum Village’s family housing, which would create a four-lane road. “Mason Farm Road, from the council’s point of view, will always be Mason Farm Road," Foy said. “It is a neighborhood road, and it should stay that road.” Derrick Lewis, who leads NCDOT’s Feasibility Studies Unit, said that he has received com ments from the council and the cant number of health problems. “A disparity still exists in the African- American community with regard to infant mortality, diabetes, strokes and other (health problems).” Report statistics indicate that although 169.5 out of every 100,000 blacks suffer diabetes related deaths, only 93 out of every 100,000 nonblacks die of diabetes. While the Urban League’s report set a framework for dia logue about the quality of life for blacks in the Triangle, Sutton emphasized that progress must continue after the fonim. “It’s important we all be involved especially African Americans on what these issues are.” Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. A / Less than S minutes QCUuvC Q y* 968*3377 tMtUttfy HtC> Open 7 days a week Free Tan Weekend at Eclipse September 12, 13, and 14 $ Great specials on packages and lotions f Tan FREE all weekend without any obligation!! 3 Door prizes and refreshments! 139 Rams Plaza - Chapel Hill - NC jj>outhtiritk / WBM Golf 1 Course Autumn Special! 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After the results are compiled, meetings with the town and NCDOT will be scheduled to for mulate design options for the road’s changes, he said. “We can’t formulate an opinion on what to do until the projections are in,” Lewis said. The final step in the feasibility study is to develop cost estimates that will be sent to the council and Metropolitan Planning Organization for final alignment approval. Council member Mark Kleinschmidt said the board has expressed concern about minimiz ing the project’s potential impact on surrounding neighborhoods. ROSCOE FROM PAGE 3 three being reviewed by the 14- member Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Search Committee. Chairwoman Laurie Mesibov said the group has not yet filed a formal recommendation to administrators but that it likely will do so by the end of the week. Roscoe said the qualities that give UNC-CH its distinct reputa tion left him with a lasting impres sion. “I was struck by whatever it is the Carolina experience,” he said. “I think the pride and the con nectedness that occurs at Chapel Hill is very unique.” Contact the University Editor at ude.sk@unc.edu. “We can’t allow a road to come through and destroy the neighbor hood,” he said. Peg Rees, a resident who lives on Oteys Road, said neighborhood inhabitants have been in close contact with town and University officials about the concerns with the potential disruption in their area. She said that residents are con fused about the possible location of the new connector road and that she urges those involved to go with the town’s suggestions and place the road north of the neighbor hood to avoid a four-lane road. Susan Fellner, president of the Mason Farm Association, said res idents will have their regularly scheduled meeting Sept. 22 with the University. There, residents will have a chance to express one-on-one their concerns with the proposal to University officials. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. SPEAKER FROM PAGE 3 ing for the event. He said Coulter’s views are too divisive to appeal to the entire student body. “She has nothing terribly compelling to say,” Jensen said. “It’s not a good use of our (student activity fee) money.” The speech will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the rotunda at the School of Law. Bajalcaliev said between 300 and 700 students are expected to attend. The speech will last for about one hour and will be followed by a question and answer session, book signing and reception. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. Pregnant ? You don't have to make this difficult decision alone. All Services Free and Confidential • Free pregnancy tests • Positive options f V \ • Medical and community referrals I J Sr ■ • Compassionate post abortion support I J 1 PREGNANCY m SUPPORT SERVICES 431 W. 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Time Warner Cable’s Road Runner, one of the fastest-growing high-speed Internet providers in the area, provides cable services to many off-campus residences. Junior Chris Halloran, who sub scribes to Road Runner, expressed skepticism about the company’s explanation of the problems. “My computer does not have any viruses,” he said. Halloran said his connection to the Internet stops working about every hour. “We must reset our (connection) repeatedly throughout the day, because the Time Warner Cable modem stopped working and its connection to the wireless antenna needed to be reset,” he said. Company representatives say such Internet problems are not the fault of Time Warner Cable. “There are several issues,” Lawrence said. “Most of them are at the national level. “We don’t have specific outages anywhere.” Lawrence said e-mail servers have been having outages recently that have nothing to do with Road Runner. He also suggested that Internet users download the latest anti virus software as well as the latest Microsoft patch, which can pre vent and fix a computer’s infection with the MS Blaster worm. “I know for a fact that (these viruses) are still spreading,” Lawrence said. “(The viruses) sim ply worm their way into the vari ous ports (of the computer).” Students who use the campus network also have faced problems accessing the Internet in recent weeks. UNC sophomore Greg Chang said he has had problems with his computer since the first time he plugged into the network in his Granville Towers room. Granville Towers residents access the Internet through the campus net work. Chang said his computer had the Blaster worm, a virus that has been plaguing networks across the country for the past several weeks. Although his computer no longer has the virus, Chang con tinues to face additional problems accessing and sending e-mail, he said. Chang has been working with campus support in an effort to solve his computer problems but has seen no results. “As of yet, I haven’t gotten any solid answers.” Contact the City Editor at cityde.sk@unc.edu. 9
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