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Saily (Ear sfcrf Grants aid renovations Morrison to see green improvements BY MARTA OSTROWSKI STAFF WRITER Environmental renovations to Morrison Residence Hall now have a surge of new energy with the acquisition of a $137,500 grant from the State Energy Office. Leaders say the grants will pro vide more opportunities to expand renewable energy projects at UNC. “This money will primarily go to the renovation of Morrison and installment of the new energy sources,” said Robin Siqhababu, chairman of the University’s Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee. “We are constantly on the look out for other projects, but this is our current one.” The Department of Housing and Residential Education, along with members of the renewable energy committee, has spearheaded efforts to install photovoltaic panels on DEDC FROM PAGE 3 appointed members and one mem ber appointed by the other six. Epting’s resignation and the holiday season have thrown the board off its track. But board mem bers remain positive. “The board will move ahead briskly to get back to its two times a month schedule and elect anew chair,” said member Roger Perry on Friday. Mayor Kevin Foy said that though the council is responsible for replacing Epting, he hopes it won’t have to. “(Epting’s) objection was that the corporation should abide by the open meetings law” Foy said. “It is unfortunate that someone of that quality resigned, but maybe his role can be revisited.” Foy said that if Epting doesn’t return to the board, the council will replace him with someone who ASG FROM PAGE 3 ipating schools would be assigned dates to visit the legislature, with ASG providing talking points and reimbursement for travel. The hope is to have student lobbyists at the legislature at least twice a month. “This is probably the biggest benefit that UNC-Chapel Hill students see coming out of ASG,” Calabria told the council. “This is one of the big things that ASG can really do well that individual cam puses probably couldn’t.” WALLACE FROM PAGE 3 could add to the Wallace Deck might have an impact on how other aspects of the project are funded. Revenue from the expansion could be used to help fund the transfer center, Stainback has sug gested. fttr "That’s a noise,” grinned the Grinch, That I simply MUST hear!" So he paused. And the Grinch put his hand to his ear. And he did hear a sound rising over the snow. It started in low. Then it started to grow... kQpoMOOo VWIDIOSOIOS j \ NOMINE GRINCHUS ChfmsTi NMAiEM J 25 1 ABROG^EWT Mo 1 " AS* SSi, Stow MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th AT 4 P.M. The Bull’s Head Bookshop presents its annual bilingual reading of The Grinch in ENGLISH by Professor Tom Stumpf and in LATIN by A Professor Kenneth Reckford A call 962-5060Jbr more information the roof of Morrison, which will provide the residence hall with solar-heated water. Along with other renovations, which will begin this spring and are set to be completed in 2007, Morrison also will have new ele vators, furniture and central air conditioning, said Rick Bradley, spokesman for the housing depart ment. “This renovation and install ment of new energy will be cool for students,” Sinhababu said. “The dorms will be better looking, easier to live in and probably cost less.” The renewable energy commit tee was created in April 2003 after the student body overwhelmingly voted in favor of a “green energy” referendum. Under this referendum, stu dent fees were increased by $4 per semester to support renewable energy projects on campus. The understands downtown’s vitality. “It’s sad because (Epting) had a lot of qualities that are valuable to the position,” he said. “He has served as an elected official, lives downtown, is a strong supporter of the town and University, has a long history in Chapel Hill and donates a lot of time to service.” Didow said that although he has heard that the council might not accept the resignation, Epting’s decision might be irreversible. “According to DEDC’s laws, (Epting’s) resignation took effect when the other members heard that he resigned,” he said. “There are some speculations that the mayor might not accept his resignation, but his resigna tion is not subject to acceptance or nonacceptance by our laws,” Didow said he would like the council to appoint someone to the board before its Jan. 12 meeting. He cited the UNC-CH Lobby Corps, created at the start of his term, as a model for student advo cacy. “A lobby corps was really effective for us, but if we could get that kind of information-pooling across the state, I think that would be tremendous,” he said. N.C. State University is the only other system school with a formal student lobbying force, so an ASG effort would break new ground for many campuses. “I articulated some pretty high standards of lobbying activity for the ASG, and I think if we can even Stewart Engineering will con tinue with a lateral load analysis next week to see how wind and other factors could affect the Wallace Deck expansion. The project will also take anoth er step in soliciting developers tonight, as Stainback will present a finalized draft of a request for qualifications document to the council for approval at its meet- From Page Three RESPC uses these funds, which amounted to $184,932 this year, in a manner approved by students. “It is the students who approved this referendum, and since it’s their money, we make sure we know what they want to do with it,” Sinhababu said. “The Morrison project is great because students will actually get to see their money at work.” Proponents of the renovations said Morrison will benefit from solar-powered water because it creates less pollution and is more environmentally friendly than tra ditional energy sources. The project also will increase awareness about energy conserva tion, said Chris Payne, director of the housing department. “Students will definitely benefit from this new renovation because using more energy-efficient tech niques could potentially lower room rates for students.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. “It’s unfortunate that someone of that quality resigned, hut maybe (Epting’s) role can he revisited.” KEVIN FOY, CHAPEL HILL MAYOR “This question about open meetings is a big question facing the DEDC,” he said. “I hope our new member can participate in our meeting concerning this issue.” The corporation has petitioned people familiar with open meeting laws to make a presentation to the board on Jan. 12. Foy said the corporation’s recent problems shouldn’t be criticized, adding that he is confident that the group will start making prog ress in the next couple of months. “I think that very few new organizations face no roadblocks in the first couple of months,” he come close to meeting those, then we will be well on our way to hav ing a very effective lobbying orga nization,” Calabria said. ASG President Amanda Devore said she would work with Matt Liles, a UNC-CH student and ASG vice president for legislative affairs, to develop a schedule for campus visits beginning next semester. The proposal will have to be drafted into a resolution and presented next year to the ASG General Assembly. Contact the State & National Editor at stntdesk@unc.edu. ing. Stainback will send RFQs to various developers starting Dec. 13 if the council approves the docu ment The committee will then wel come various developers to a pre proposal conference Jan. 11. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. 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Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 [*53571 Phone (919)969-8398 L Toweis I Campus Fax (919)969-8996 Bush praises ties with Pakistan THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Bush on Saturday defended Pakistan’s cooperation in the hunt for Osama bin Laden despite the inability of U.S. and Pakistani troops to find the al- Qaida leader who, Bush once declared, was wanted dead or alive. The trail has gone cold in the more than three years since U.S. forces toppled the Taliban, bin Laden’s patrons in Afghanistan, after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bin Laden, who master minded the strikes, is believed to be hiding in the wild mountainous region along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Oval Office meeting between Bush and President Pervez Musharraf came just days after Pakistan’s army said it was pulling out of one important area along the border. Still, Bush had nothing but praise for Pakistan and Musharraf as critical to the search and the overall fight against terrorism. said. “The DEDC’s board of direc tors are talented people, and they have a big job ahead of them. “It will take more than six months for (the corporation) to make a great amount of headway.” Epting could not be reached for comment. Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. Asian spice with southern charm Dinner served 6-10 Tues. thru Sat. Late night menu served nightly ‘till 2 tntim-lmp Ijaiji itrsupt imiyrh wntppni in toffurd qttmt tuna ttnpamula with mango mutt mnhtukn milk mnmhi tartar /ufl' mapper milk tpaatbi-uk qtmt tufgrhdit and ektete dump limit ipitu) buekwhmt mmltt salad pimim baUered (tumidre MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2004 “His army has been incredibly active and very brave in southern Waziristan flushing out an enemy that had thought they had found safe haven,” Bush said. U.S. officials have praised Islamabad for its operations around Wana, the main town of the lawless and fiercely autono mous Waziristan region. Heavy resistance this year led to speculation that a high-profile fugitive possibly bin Laden’s deputy Ayman al-Zawahri was cornered. “His army has suffered casual ties and for that we want to thank their loved ones for the sacrifice that their family has made,” Bush said. Musharraf came to the White House with a committed belief that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential to combat ing terrorism. At Bush’s side, Musharraf said the dispute was “the most important issue ... in the interest of peace in the whole world.” MEALS FROM PAGE 3 dents said they want the option. “I would definitely buy (the 75- block) meal plan,” said sophomore Emily Fairley, an exercise and sports science major who had 20 meals left as of Sunday. “That would be so great. I would even buy a 50-block plan because eating in the dining halls just gets so old, and it’s so unhealthy.” Other students said they probably would not choose a smaller option. “I have pretty erratic eating hab its, so I always get the block plan, and the bigger meal plan works for me,” said sophomore Doug Weiss, BE A LEADER AMONG LEADERS ★★★ ★ ★ With your bachelor's degree, you can become an Army Officer and be a leader among leaders. In Officer Candidate School (OCS), you’ll learn management and leadership techniques. Apply now. Openings are limited. Call Sgt. Ist Class Armstrong at 490-6671 to find out about college loan repayment and more Army benefits. lOiniMMI 02001 PW tat bttUSAnnrAjlriftfaimnl MtMnQFME v We pay you the best price for your textbooks. Plus, you'll get an extra 10% in Ram Bucks (redeemable for anything in the store, including next semester’s textbooks.) After you sell your books, we'll have a slice of hot pizza waiting for you! Musharraf succeeded in securing a strong commitment from Bush that the United States would take a more active role in the Mideast. “I told him this would be a pri ority of my administration,” Bush said. Afterward, Musharraf told reporters that Bush had agreed that settling the Middle East con flict “is the core issue, the core at fighting terrorism.” A senior Bush administration official, however, said Bush did not go that far. Grateful for Pakistan’s hard line against Islamic extremists and for the capture of al-Qaida suspects, the United States nonetheless has a delicate relationship with Pakistan and is aware of the need to avoid roiling Pakistan’s internal politics. Musharraf s support of the United States threatens to endanger him at home. U.S. officials have praised Islamabad for its operations around Wana, the main town of the lawless and fiercely autonomous Waziristan region. a business and international stud ies major. With the opening of the Ramshead Center in March, Simon said that on-campus eating will change drastically, and that the desire for a smaller option will not be an issue. “With Ramshead, six or seven meals a week will not be enough for students to eat on campus,” he said. “Lenoir, and eventually Ramshead, will make Carolina one of the top dining facilities in the country. Students will want to eat on campus.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. 5
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