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2 THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004 CONSTRUCTION FROM PAGE 1 Bynum, Phillips and Hanes halls, and the Mary Anne Smith build ing. “They are repairs that are required to protect the building itself and the interiors of the build ings and the people that inhabit the buildings,” Runberg said. “If you don’t repair your roofs, you’re going to have leaks. The leaks will damage the roof struc ture, and there will be a lot of hid den damage that is problematic,” he said. Runberg also said that fire safe ty improvements will be a major priority. “There are a number of safety improvements such as fire alarms and sprinkler systems (that will be made),” he said. CURRY FROM PAGE 1 We felt we needed to let the legal process take place over the last few months, and now it has.” Curry originally was arrested Feb. 5 in a raid at his high school. A total of 49 students were arrest ed in a raid, which resulted from a systemwide undercover investiga tion by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. 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Learn from past mistakes and prevent future ones! To registeryour organization: Emailjon Curtis at ion@email.unc.edu. Space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served, with no more than 4 representatives from any one group. Sponsored by the Carolina Center for Public Service, Carolina Union and Carolina Leadership Development. However, Runberg said that the buildings are safe and meet mini mum code requirements. “These are improvements like adding a sprinkler system to a building that didn’t have one and replacing a fire alarm system because it’s reaching the end of its useful life,” he said. The Brinkhous-Bullitt building is one of four that will receive fire safety upgrades. Bob Marriott, assistant dean of resource analysis, planning and management at the UNC School of Medicine, expressed satisfaction with the plans to replace the build ing’s existing fire alarm system. “It just makes the building a bet ter place to work,” he said. “It’s always good to have better protec tion.” The $27-9 million will also go toward window replacements in The school delayed its decision until Williams returned from the Final Four in San Antonio. The coaclj informed the Curry family of his decision Wednesday night. “During this time, we have been in close and constant contact with our admissions office and the University administration. All par ties have agreed that it is best for us to withdraw our scholarship and release JamesOn at this time. We hope JamesOn will be success ful with continuing his education and his basketball.” Contact the Sports Editor at sports@unc.edu. From Page One “Were very pleased to get this money (from the state) because it’s truly needed. Its critical to safeguard ourfacilities” BRUCE RUNBERG, associate vice chancellor for planning and construction Hanes, Bynum, Howell and Alumni halls, Wing C of the School of Medicine and the Old Clinic. “There tends to be a priority for safety and weather-proofing win dows,” Runberg said. ‘Runberg credited the number of repairs and replacements being made to the magnitude of UNC’s facilities. “We have close to 15 mil lion square feet of space and over 300 buildings of different ages and conditions,” he said, adding that the University has not received any annual money for maintenance in HONOR COURT FROM page 1 Council President Walker Rutherfurd to discuss concerns the Greek community has. The University’s Board of Trustees also has prioritized hazing in Greek organizations as an issue that needs to be addressed. FORUM FROM PAGE 1 varies as much as the industries in North Carolina, makes him the ideal candidate for the seat. “I’ve worked in the fields of North Carolina, I’ve worked in the factories,” he said. “I know what it’s like to work in North Carolina, to live in North COBBECTIONS •A page 1 article in Wednesday’s paper should have said that stu dent government inauguration took place TUesday. •A page 1 headline in the April 2 edition, “Deaths propel changes to CAPS,” was misleading. Officials from Counseling and Psychological Service said the changes were already planned and did not result from the suicides. To report an error, contact Managing Editor Daniel Thigpen at dthigpen@email.unc.edu. X Mill Creek X CONDOS Great Location Popular Student Rentals 4 & 2 Bedroom Units Pool & Tennis Courts Walk to Franklin/Downtown/Campus Parking Space with Each Bedroom www.millcreek-condos.com Cm tGrSnsr Soiftlv THE CIVIL WAR AT EYE LEVEL AWARD-WINNING HISTORIAN EDWARD L. AYERS TODAY AT 2:30 AM. IN TOY LOUNGE IN DEY HALL. REFRESHMENTS SERVED. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of the American South and the UNC Department of History three years because of budget cuts and the downturn of the state’s economy. “When you start thinking about that magnitude you can see that you need to be spending a minimal amount each year to maintain the facilities that you have,” Runberg said. “We’re very pleased that we’re able to get this money because it’s truly needed. It’s critical to safe guard our facilities.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. But Chavez emphasized that any organization, including clubs and athletic teams, can be guilty of hazing. “Once something happens, then it’s too late to do something,” she said. “I just want to ensure the welfare of the University.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. Carolina and to be proud in North Carolina.” But ultimately, all the candi dates expressed optimism that one of the people on the stage would defeat the Democratic gov ernor. “We’re going to beat Governor Easley because he hasn’t done things the way he’s supposed to,” Barrett said. “You need to ask yourself, who’s going to do the best job once we do that.” Contact the State Cf National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. Hatty (Ear Brel P.O. Box 3257, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Elyse Ashbum, Editor, 962-4086 Advertising & Business, 962-1163 News, Features, Sports, 962-0245 One copy per person; additional copies may be purchased at The Daily Tar Heel for $.25 each. ©2OO4DTH Publishing Corp. All rights reserved RENOVATIONS FROM PAGE 1 lion, but development officials weren’t available to comment about specific details of the proj ects the money will pay for. ECU will receive slightly more than sl2 million, of which $11.6 million will go to major electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning renovations. Ken Kisida, executive director of facility services at ECU, said the money is definitely not enough. He added that his office decided to cover its most urgent projects this year with the money provided. UNC-system schools have longer to-do lists. Kisida said his office has turned in a list of costs for the 2005-07 system budget that totals s6l million. UNC-CH has a database that registers all the repairing to be done. It totals $350 million. Hackney said the legislature looked for the most economical way of financing the money while trying to minimize debt. Legislators approved the loan to be issued in certificates of partici pation, or COPs, which are a type of state bond with an interest rate 0.5 percent higher than usual. They also are tax-free and do not need voter approval to be issued. In addition, COPs are different from standard state bonds because bond buyers can claim the asset if the state isn’t able to pay them IMMIGRANTS FROM PAGE 1 municipalities the right to allow noncitizens to vote for local posi tions. But N.C. Sen. Elbe Kinnaird, D- Orange, said she is not aware of such power. She said she would have to have her legislative staff research the topic. Herrera’s proposal would not allow immigrants to vote in state or national elections. The U.S. Constitution dictates that only cit izens have the right to vote in fed eral and state elections. By federal law, immigrants may become citizens through natural ization, which requires the estab lishment and maintenance of res idency, a basic understanding of the English language and passing a citizenship test. 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Julie White, spokeswoman for the state treasurer, could not say why COPs were more attractive than standard bonds. She added that the TVeasury Department exe cuted the finance projects that pre viously have been rubber-stamped by the N.C. General Assembly. Hackney said the loan signed this year is about the same amount needed every year for renovations. “Normally, we just appropriated (money).... Usually, we have some money saved for those projects,” he said. But this year’s budget is tight. He added that this is the first year he’s seen the state sign a loan for the repair and renovations budget and wasn’t sure if the state would have to ask for a loan again next year. Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. “If you are... living here and paying taxes ...the only thing you don’t have is right to vote” JOHN HERRERA, ALDERMAN he said. “Communities could con tribute more if they are allowed to.” Kinnaird said she plans to initi ate debate in the N.C. Senate about the effects of new regulations on immigrants trying to obtain driv ers’ licenses and pay for college when session starts May 10. Herrera said he, too, will request that state legislators repeal the new license restrictions. The new state law went into effect Feb. 2 and stipulates that a person must present proof of state residency and insurance to obtain a driver’s license. Under new regu lations, the Consular ID of Mexico will no longer be accepted, making it difficult for noncitizens from Mexico to get a license. Kinnaird also cited concerns about accessibility to higher edu cation for noncitizens. Students who live in North Carolina but are not U.S. citizens must pay out-of state college tuition. Kinnaird said she worries that many politicians will not allow noncitizens to pay in-state tuition because they know that immi grants, many of whom are Hispanic, cannot vote. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu.
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