VOLUME ill, ISSUE 76
Notre Dame denies ACC interest
FIGHTING IRISH PREFER INDEPENDENT STATUS IN FOOTBALL
BY BRIAN MACPHERSON
SPORTS EDITOR
Contrary to reports that Notre
Dame would consider becoming a
football member of the ACC, an offi
cial in the school’s athletic depart
ment said Thursday that the
Fighting Irish do not intend to
relinquish their independent status.
According to a report in The
Charlotte Observer on Thursday,
ACC Commissioner John Swofford
and Notre Dame officials had
reached an agreement that gradu
ally would integrate the Fighting
Irish football team into the confer
ence, pending approval from ACC
chancellors and presidents.
But John Heisler, associate ath
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Sophomores Kathryn Idol (left) and Erin Wrenn shop for UNC clothing Thursday in Student Stores. UNC officials expect a decrease in licensing revenue next fiscal year.
RETAIL SALES TAKE HIT
BY JOSEPH SCHWARTZ
STAFF WRITER
Although UNC-Chapel Hill has led all
universities in licensing revenue for the
past three years, sales of its merchandise
appear to be taking a downward slide.
During the past few months, sales have
been declining. Rut Tufts, deputy director
of auxiliary' services, said he expects lower
revenue totals for the 2004 fiscal year. This
decline comes after UNC-CH set a record
for producing the most licensing revenue
for three consecutive years.
“In recent years, UNC has been earning
revenues at a rate much higher than a
school its size normally would," Tufts said.
“We believe that this is in part due to fash
ion trends." He also said the popularity of
UNC-CH head wear and the Carolina blue
color is declining. About 88 percent of
UNC-CH’s royalties come from apparel.
“None of
them
have
proven
themselves
to he
incompe
tent. ...
There’s
not
enough
room for
everyone.”
JAMES CEASER,
UVA. PROFESSOR
Democratic hopefuls sound off in N.Y.
BY MARGAUX ESCUTIN
STAFF WRITER
The 10 Democratic candidates for the
U.S. presidency aired their views on the
economy, Social Security and Iraq on
Thursday in a televised debate at Pace
University in New York City.
James Ceaser, professor of political sci
ence at the University of Virginia,
described the Democratic candidates as
“fairly accomplished and smooth.”
“None of them have proven themselves
to be incompetent,” he said.
Ceaser said the candidates brought out
the issues when criticizing their opponents.
Sometimes the candidates answered a
question directly or contrasted their posi
tions with the other debaters, often asking
them to explain their stances.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., criticized for
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letic director at Notre Dame,
specifically and forcefully denied
the report.
“(There was) one story in partic
ular that I saw in the Charlotte
paper," he said. “I can tell you that
we are not rethinking our position
to keeping our football program
independent.
“The suggestion that there was
some manner in which Notre
Dame might join the ACC as far as
football is concerned that’s
something that’s not been consid
ered in any way, shape or form.”
Dick Baddour, North Carolina
director of athletics, said no such
overtures had been made as far as
he knew.
Nelson Schwab, chairman of the UNC
CH Board of Thrstees Finance Committee,
addressed the issue at the board s meeting
Thursday. “There are some dark clouds on
the horizon,” he said. “It’s a combination of
a poor economy and our less-than-stellar
performance on the field.”
Tufts briefed the Finance Committee on
the issue during its Wednesday meeting.
Last fiscal year, the University netted
about $3.5 million from licensing agree
ments. Seventy-five percent of that total
goes to fund General College scholarships,
with the rest earmarked for athletics.
Shirley Ort, director of scholarships and
student aid, said student grants would be
most affected by a decrease in revenue.
"Trademark licensing revenue is about 10
percent of all grant funding that we have
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“I have no knowledge of that,” he
said. “I read the article just like you
did."
Notre Dame is a member of the
Big East in all sports except foot
ball. Its status as an independent
in football, though, is a lucrative
one— its contract with NBC is
unique in college sports.
Any expansion deal between the
school and the ACC likely would
require eventual full membership,
which would include football.
“I know most of the discussion
that’s been centered around Notre
Dame has been as a full member,”
said Beth Miller, UNC senior asso
ciate athletic director for Olympic
sports. “I’m sure (the ACC) would
mer Vermont Gov. Howard Dean’s refusal
to trade with countries whose environ
mental standards are not on par with those
of the United States.
“(Rep. Dick) Gephardt and Kerry have
a certain interest in pulling out Howard
Dean, and there’s not enough room for
everyone,” Ceaser said.
He said retired Gen. Wesley Clark, the
newcomer to the race, largely went unchal
lenged by the other nine candidates. Clark
demonstrated that he is a strong Democrat
because, among other things, he is pro
choice and pro-environment.
“I wouldn’t say he proved himself, but
he didn’t disprove himself,” Ceaser said.
He added that Clark appeared as
smooth and as articulate as the candidates
SEE DEBATE, PAGE 4
take into consideration the final
(financial) impacts.”
Officials in the North Carolina
athletic department said that
although they are not aware of any
ongoing discussions between the
two parties, Notre Dame would be
an ideal first option if the ACC
does choose to add another team.
“I think that Notre Dame is cer
tainly a good fit for the conference,”
said John Blanchard, UNC senior
associate athletic director. “It’s
whether we want to support a 12th
team or n0t.... If we were to add a
12th team, Notre Dame is certain
ly the type of team we’d like to
SEE ACC, PAGE 4
BRAND LOYALTY: UNCS TOP LICENSING PARTNERSHIPS
To combat a projected decline in licensing revenues, UNC is looking to partner with new companies.
The revenues (in thousands of dollars) for last fiscal year are listed below for UNC’s top partnerships.
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UNC’s Nike contract 1 . University of North Caroßtw
brought in more titan 2. University of MicMgavAnn Arbor
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licensing revenue 4. University of Texas-Austin
S. University of Florida
600
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U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C,
participated in Thursday night's
debate in New York City.
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Supporters flock
to size up Clark
BY ALEXANDRA DODSON
STAFF WRITER
RALEIGH - The ink hadn’t
even dried on campaign signs
hanging throughout the Wild
Thrkey Lounge as supporters gath
ered to watch a televised debate
including retired Gen. Wesley
Clark and nine other Democratic
presidential candidates.
Moments earlier, the signs in
the lounge of the Angus Barn
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Town
might
offer
relief
Possible sister-city
reeling from Isabel
BY BEN BALDNER
STAFF WRITER
The Chapel Hill area avoided the
brunt of Hurricane Isabel last week,
but coastal communities still are
recovering from its effects.
In response. Chapel Hill might
adopt the small coastal community
of Edenton, which was devastated by
the hurricane.
Former Chapel Hill resident
Katherine Kopp, who now resides in
Edenton, petitioned the Chapel Hill
Town Council on Monday in hopes of
establishing a sister-city relationship
between Chapel Hill and Edenton.
Edenton sustained significant
damage from the storm, and most of
its population of 6,000 still is with
out power, Kopp said.
Only a few businesses are open in
its downtown area, and those only
for limited hours. Schools have been
closed for a week, and trees fell on
houses, cars and businesses.
Since the town is located on the
Albemarle Sound and Chowan River,
extensive flooding also occurred.
Kopp said counts’ officials esti
mated that more than three-fourths
of the town’s houses were damaged.
In addition, water was unavailable
for several days and now’ is unsafe to
drink, so residents have to rely on
bottled water, Kopp said.
The proposition to provide relief
to Edenton is not anew concept to
the town. After Hurricane Floyd
struck in 1999, Chapel Hill adopted
the town of Speed and helped coor
dinate relief efforts. Nick Didow, for
mer director for UNC’s Carolina
SEE EDENTON, PAGE 4
steakhouse had read “Draft
Wesley Clark.” But thanks to a
Magic Marker, “draft” was crossed
out and the official Web address of
the newest 2004 Democratic
presidential candidate was added.
This spontaneity seems to char
acterize the presidential campaign
of Clark, a retired four-star Army
general who officially announced
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