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2 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003 Hopefuls focus primary season on minority vote BY STEPHANIE JORDAN STAFF WRITER Democratic presidential candi dates are stepping up their pitch to minorities for the 2004 primaries, but experts say this enthusiasm likely will diminish once general elections come around. In recent months, the candidates have made more stops in areas that have large minority populations, such as historically black colleges and universities in South Carolina. The 2004 pool of Democrats comprises Sens. John Kerry of Massachussets, Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and John Edwards of North Carolina; Reps. Dick Gephardt of Missouri and Dennis Kucinich of Ohio; retired Gen. Wesley Clark; former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean; former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun; and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Candidates are targeting South Carolina because the state will host the third national primary Feb. 3, which is also the first primary in the South. The minority vote in South Carolina makes up more than half of the voting Democrats in the International Education Week November 17-21, 2003 Schedule of Events for Tuesday, November 18 "Performing Young Latina Identity: Media Images and Cultural Citizenship" a research presentation by Dr. Lucila Vargas UCIS Conference Room, 223 E. Franklin Street, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Film Presentation: These Girls are Missing: Gender Gap in Africa's Schools Room 205, Undergraduate Library, 5:30 PM Sponsored by the University Center for International Studies in conjunction with Carolina For Kibera (CFK), OASIS, Students for Students International, African and Afro-American Studies and World Camp for Kids www.ucis.unc.edu The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program invites you to a free seminar on Wednesday, November 19, at 12 noon 205 Undergraduate Library All majors welcome to apply. Must have bachelor's degree by July 1, 2004. Knowledge of Japanese not required. 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For more information, visit the Consulate General of Japan at www.japanatlanta.org or call 404-240-4300. state, said Dan Carter, professor of history at the University of South Carolina-Columbia. “Any candidate in the South Carolina primary has to do well in the African-American community,” he said. “Every candidate is coming up with a twist on how they’re going to help minorities.” Because Southern states have a large minority population, candi dates are taking a stance on minor ity issues. “They are proposing issues that will mobilize voters,” said Michael Binford, professor of political science at Georgia State University. “They’re taking strong stands on affirmative action and social legislation.” The candidates also are attempting to use their experience to gain minorities’ support. “Clark served in the Army for 34 years, which is one of the most diverse services in the country," said Andrea Evans, Clark’s campaign associate communications director. Experts say candidates also are attempting to get more minorities to the polls. “Black voters form a larger share in the primaries than in the general electorate,” said News Ferrel Guillory, director of UNC’s Program on Southern Politics, Media and Public Life. Jay Carson, spokesman for Dean’s campaign, said diverse voter support is crucial to a White House victory, forcing Democratic presidential candidates to concen trate on minorities. “To win the White House back and take back the country, we have to be supported by all races, eth nicities and walks of life,” he said. Nevertheless, experts predict that after the first round of pri maries, Democrats will shift their focus from minority populations. “Barring a major catastrophe in Iraq or in the economy, almost any Democrat will have trouble carry ing a Southern state,” Carter said. “The candidates will be writing off the South after the primaries.” He added that the political process is driven by electoral votes. “You have to match your resources to what’s winnable,” Carter said. But Carlos Monje, spokesman for Edwards’ campaign, said the senator has made it a priority to reach the minority population. “Edwards has one of the most detailed plans to face disparities in minority populations,” he said. “(The minority population) will continue to be a major focus.” Contact the State £? National Editor at stntdesk@ unc.edu. lA/hatc)o / aloutme'r*... / ksivU' on*. L>axj /it Lisantto ztontcl La/nrfxj ... tut not uet. f • Birth Control \ ' Pregnancy Testing * Aborti'omßy Pill | f*. 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Carrboro wins Winmore lawsuits BY SARAH HANCOX STAFF WRITER Two lawsuits contesting the Carrboro Board of Aldermen’s approval of the Winmore develop ment were resolved by the Orange County Superior Court in favor of the town in both cases. Brian Voyce, a patent lawyer and Orange County resident, filed the two suits. The first contested the special use permit that the town awarded the developers, while the other challenged the process in annexing the property. Voyce said the Orange County Board of Commissioners should have been consulted because of the Joint Planning Agreement between the town and county. The ruling stated that in chal lenging the conditional use permit, Voyce did not establish damages, which is a requirement in filing suits of this type. In regards to the annexation dispute, Judge Wade Barber ruled that the language of the JPA did not justify the inclu sion of the BOCC in the annexa tion process. T.C. 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For more information about these exciting ; * opportunities, please contact us man. ™ “Most of Carolina’s stories deal with budget cuts, such as classes being canceled or limited and com puter labs being closed,” Tepper said. “Students cannot get the classes they want.” UNC-CH’s student government has been encouraging students to submit stories through promotion al fliers and a mass e-mail. Tepper’s executive assistants are working with professors to encourage fur ther participation. At other UNC-system schools, submitted stories tell of students being forced to work three or four jobs to pay for school. In some cases, students have dropped out of college completely, said Amanda Devore, ASG vice president of legislative affairs. Ducote said some legislators do not comprehend the effects of the decisions they make. “The stories are the faces behind the numbers, and if people When asked about the ruling, Alderman Jacquelyn Gist said, “This is the ruling I expected. It made us more aware that we are within our rights.” Voyce was disappointed with the outcome of his two suits. “I am amazed and offended that we have a system in this area where if you live in a certain area you are treat ed as second-tier citizens,” he said. “Decisions affecting where I live are decided by people I can’t vote for.” Aside from being concerned about the development’s effect on his home, Voyce is worried that the final outcome of this dispute could have a negative effect on how developers seek approval in the future. In considering the bigger pic ture, Voyce noted that the proper ty for the Winmore Development was a part of the Horace Williams tract that was sold to the develop ers in 2002 by UNC. He feels that the omission of the BOCC in this decision could result in further disregard of the opinions of Orange County residents in the planning of the Carolina North development. These larger implications, as well as his belief that the logic Slip Sally (Tar Hppl respond in mass, legislators will have to pay attention and address the issues,” he said. The book, titled “Personal Stories,” will be distributed to state legislators and UNC-system poli cymakers. Those who have stories can sub mit them at personalstories.org, a Web site developed by ASG to pro mote the project. Students also are asked to e-mail stories to battle4betterschool (ghotmail.com. According to the Web site, dur ing the past decade, tuition and fees have increased 165 percent at UNC-CH. State appropriations to public higher education have declined steadily, constituting 17-4 percent of North Carolina’s budget in the mid-1980s but only 12 percent now. Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. guiding Barber’s interpretation of the JPA contract is not support able, have led Voyce to consider appealing the decision. If Voyce does appeal, Morthis said the town certainly will defend itself. “The town is required to defend the Board of Aldermen’s decisions,” he said, “We think that (the Aldermen) made a correct legal decision.” Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. CORRECTIONS • A front-page article in Monday’s paper about UNC’s plans for Carolina North should have said that Horace Williams Advisory Committee member Joe Capowski wrote to other members that they should request that the number of parking spaces outlined by UNC be cut in half. It should not have said that he asked them to demand such a change. • A headline in Sports Monday misidentified Georgia Tech’s P.J. Daniels. To report corrections, contact Managing Editor Daniel Thigpen at dthigpen@email.unc.edu.
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