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JTiiP Daily (Tar Bppl ROY FROM PAGE 1 “‘Late Night’ sets the tone that we’re going to have lots of fun." The biggest change in the event is it’s move from Carmichael Auditorium to the larger capacity Smith Center, which holds about 21,000 people. McMillan cites an expected increase in turnout as the reason for the move. He estimates that between 15,000 and 17,000 people will attend the program. Also new to this year’s event is sponsor EA Sports, w'hich will be conducting a number of contests, including a free throw shooting contest, and giving away prizes. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. VIOLENCE FROM PAGE 1 plagued with myths. “One of the biggest misconcep tions is that it isn’t a problem in Orange County," said Parker, who said his own ignorance of the issue prompted him to become involved. Melinda Manning, assistant dean of students, said relationship violence is a large problem for stu dents, partly because stereotypes surrounding the issue suggest otherwise. “The problem is that students have a stereotype (of w-ho is affect ed by relationship violence),” Manning said. “That stereotype is not a student particularly one at an elite university.” Manning said her office deals with at least one incident of rela tionship violence per month, and according to its Web site, 78 percent of college women have experienced some form of sexual aggression. Among her reasons for helping victims of domestic violence is the experience of her college roommate, who found herself in an abusive marriage. Manning said her room mate was a strong, educated woman the type of person least expected to be in such a relationship. “It’s a problem that affects any one," she said. Manning, who also volunteers at the center by caring for children of domestic violence sufferers, said an important goal for volunteers and domestic violence centers is raising awareness. The center is the primary Orange County organization for doing so, said Judy Pliner, a Chapel Hill resident and center volunteer. “I’ve really been impressed with From the Bell Tower to the Old Well via Raleigh Road, line the streets and show your Carolina spirit. Brought to you by your General Alumni Association £ Homecoming Parade Jm ammmi m •jj/Bk I iH ill® Am \ A S-J; V’Ss&MLiSHr’HO'" 1 . m ti r ' | BAv \ GENER AL ALU M N I ASSOCI ATION TUITION FROM PAGE 1 mendation. That proposal was halted in January when the BOG announced a one year tuition freeze for all UNC-system schools. Task force members decided to decrease their tuition proposal after Jim Phillips, chairman of the BOG’s Budget and Finance Committee, drafted a set of guide lines last week advising schools to propose increases of no more than S3OO per year. Student Body President Matt Tepper, co-chairman of the task force, said it also is important to keep the tuition hike as low as pos sible for the sake of students. “We just recently approved an increase, one of the biggest recent- this agency," Pliner said. She said the center began work about two years ago and now provides domestic violence sufferers with a 24-hour hotline, court advocacy and help finding shelters and obtaining protective orders, among other services. To increase awareness and sup port, the center works with other community groups and schools. One organization that is part nered with the center is the Carolina Women’s Center, w'hich serves University faculty, staff, stu dents and alumni. Jane Trexler, an employee at the women’s center, said it is co-sponsoring events with the Family Violence Prevention Center for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “The center does hugely impor tant work,” Trexler said. She said domestic violence is extremely common and often understated. “I would assume many cases are unreported," Trexler said. Matt Sullivan, a social worker in the Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit, echoed the sentiment. “Domestic violence occurs on a regular basis,” Sullivan said. “The difficult part is that what’s report ed to law enforcement doesn’t encompass all of what goes on.” He said the community is work ing together to improve the situa tion, and crisis unit employees in particular track domestic violence, both through perpetrators and vic tims. “Victims of domestic violence will oftentimes be victims in mul tiple relationships,” Sullivan said. Volunteers are working to make the voices of these sufferers heard. At the UNC School of Law, stu dents participate in the Domestic Violence Advocacy Project, which From Page One ly,” Tepper said. “Over SIOO for stu dent fees.” Tepper said it is possible that multiple statewide tuition increas es soon will occur. “It’s likely that they could do a BOG increase —a statewide increase,” he said. “There could also be a (N.C. General Assembly) increase.” Shelton said he was impressed with the three student representa tives’ strong defense against a high tuition increase. “I think it was a good meeting. I think we wound up in a good position,” he said. “Students should feel justifiably proud that the num ber was knocked down SSO from last year.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@.unc.edu. works to raise awareness and pro vide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. “Unfortunately, it’s an issue that touches everyone in our communi ty,” said DVAP President Karen McGinley, a second-year law stu dent also pursuing a master of pub lic administration degree through the School of Government. McGinley said third-year law students gain credit by participat ing in the DVAP and are trained to represent victims of domestic vio lence in protective order cases. The issue of domestic violence is espe cially important in law, and about 15 students went through training last year, McGinley said. “(Domestic violence) really cuts across legal disciplines,” McGinley said. “It comes up in both civil and criminal cases.” Volunteers said working against domestic violence has both chal lenges and benefits. “The training itself is a huge time commitment,” Parker said. “It’s dif ficult to balance and prioritize.” Manning said the biggest chal lenge for her was to forget about the problems of each victim she talked to and move on. “It’s really easy to internalize it.” But volunteers agree that the benefits of helping far outweigh the difficulties, and volunteering has become a part of their lives. Parker said that despite his prior ignorance of the problem of domes tic violence, his experience being a volunteer changed his outlook. “You form a relationship with the clients," he said. “I’ll spend the rest of my life working for this issue.” Contact the Features editor atfeatures@unc.edu. STATE FAIR FROM PAGE 1 Preserving tradition is the under lying purpose of the fair, but the event recently has had its share of trouble. A scandal involving ques tionable campaign contributions from fair operators led to the indict ment and resignation of former N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Meg Scott Phipps. Between an accidental death during last year’s fair and the Phipps scandal, many close to the fair were left wondering if its image would be marred indefinitely. But officials remain optimistic. Jennifer Nixon, public information officer for the state fair, said she believes that strong advance tick et sales for this year’s festivities indicate that people are putting the strife behind them. “(Phipps) was a very small part of (the fair),” Nixon said. “Hundreds of people put it togeth er. The biggest thing was (Agriculture) Commissioner (Britt) Cobb voiding the old con- MERGER FROM PAGE 1 opposition to the merger, saying that it will harm the unique char acter of Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and lower property values. Many at the hearing said the merger will not solve discrepancies between the two school systems. “Why can’t the county vote if they want to have higher taxes?” asked Vincent Wingate of Chapel Hill. “That’s the democratic process and we’re just throwing it out with the bath water.” Mary Copeland, wife of Orange County Board of Education mem- whatdc youwannaloe?" jA hr* britv?itv? HaJlou/\ NOW OPEN ON wkL . 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After Phipps left office, Strates Shows of Florida won the bid and will return to run the fair for the 54th time. “There is a sense that we need to clear the name of the state fair just to say this is how it’s supposed to be done,” Nixon said. Although the fair now offers concerts, rides and various art exhibitions, the event’s main pur pose continues to be providing information to the public about North Carolina’s agriculture. “We still have a pretty strong agricultural heritage,” Nixon said. She said it is important for “the city folks" to come out to the fair and understand where their food comes from, adding that she hopes the $6 entrance fee will entice fair goers. “It’s cheaper than a movie,” she said. It’s the people’s fair and we want everyone to come.” her Randy Copeland, was the first Hillsborough resident to speak out against the merger. “(Orange County) cannot stand another tax. Money doesn’t equal education,” she said. The evening progressed with the vast majority of those in attendance speaking against the merger. Stacy Lee a parent and teacher with Orange County Schools spoke of the differences between the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill class rooms. “I love this county from the Old Well to the Schley Field,” she said. “We have perpetuated the mind set of the village sharecropper Famous for its funnel cakes, the fair prides itself on offering food very few other places provide, such as candy apples and elephant ears. From playing oldies music to racing pigs, Nixon said, the fair has not changed much over the years. “There are things people come back year after year for.” Mount Airy-based Leonard Building & Truck Accessories has set up shop at the fair for 30 years. “People are more outgoing and forthcoming,” said company spokesman Brian Lenox of fair attendees. “They are here to have a good time.” Other popular attractions include the Folk Festival, which features traditional clogging and square dancing, and the Village of Yesteryear, a craft exhibition. The state fairground gates will be open from 8 a.m. to midnight. Exhibit halls are open from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and rides will operate from 10 a.m. to midnight. Contact the State and National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. community. “We need to unite this county by chiseling away prejudicial stereo types.” Despite the staunch opinion of the speakers, some parents attend ed the merger hearing because they were still undecided. “As each person talks I think, ’Hmm, that sounds good. I’d like some more answers,’" said Jennifer Pepin, an Efland resident with two children in Orange County Schools. The next public hearing will be held Thursday. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. 5
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