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VOLUME 114, ISSUE 69 UNC finds aging gene Discovery could lead to better care BY ANDREW DUNN STAFF WRITER A team of UNC biologists has discovered a link between aging and cancer that might have direct effects in improving medical care. Their report states that a gene known to suppress cancer also has been linked to the aging process. The gene is responsible for the division of stem cells, thus the regrowth of organ tissue. While greater cell division means slower aging, it also causes a higher risk of cancer. “Not having (the gene) is a good thing because it causes tis sues to regrow better, but it is a bad thing because of the increased risk of cancer,” said Norman Sharpless, professor at the School of Medicine and a cancer biologist who co-authored the report Three groups of researchers, from UNC, Harvard University, and the University of Michigan, participated in the project. UNC holds the patent for the idea. Others who contributed to UNC’s report include: Dr. Janakiraman Krishnamurthy, a research associate; Matthew Ramsey, a graduate student; and Chad Torrice, a research, techni cian. The clinical applications of SEE AGING, PAGE 8 Experts forecast admissions debate BY ALLISON NICHOLS ASSISTANT STATE & NATIONAL EDITOR Pending affirmative action law suits could change the legal land scape of education access in both higher and secondary education nationwide. And speakers at the inclusion in higher edu cation confer ence Tuesday said national awareness and unity on the INSIDE Leaders discuss the importance of access to education. PAGE 4 issues of opportunity, accessibil ity and race are needed to prevent a backward slide. “We have to think about what we’re doing collectively,” said Joshua Wyner, vice president of programs at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, which grants scholar ships. Julius Chambers, director of CORRECTION Due to reporting errors, the Monday front page story, “Orange County residents take pause to reflect on U.S. tragedies” states that Vivette Jefines-Logan delivered “pony peace prayer.” She delivered a Saponi peace prayer. Also, the Occaneechi tribe name was misspelled. The Daily Thr Heel apologizes for the errors. Serving the students and the University community since 1893 (Tlir latlg @ar Mrrl Ashcroft spurs political debate Speech defends Patriot Act, Bush BY UNDSEY NAYLOR John Ashcroft, former U.S. attor ney general and an architect of the controversial Patriot Act, was wel comed Hiesday evening by crowds of UNC students lining the aisles of Memorial Hall for a picture and a handshake. When he reached the podium, he received a standing ovation. For the rest of his speech, he fielded interruptions and accusa tions frotn audience members less favorable of his political legacy. One group of students, in a coordinated effort, walked out of the theater in the middle of the speech. Ashcroft made observations to the more than 1,000 audience mem bers about the evolution of U.S. for eign and domestic policy during the five years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He defended the Patriot Act and other security measures, saying they reflect that freedom and justice are better served when attacks are pre vented rather than prosecuted or avenged. “Sometimes in doing what you do to prevent something, you liter ally ruin the chance for prosecu tion,” he said. “If that’s the case, so be it.” SEE ASHCROFT, PAGE 8 EVENT MARKED BY PROTESTS { J3gj DTH/ALICIA TOWLER Senior Eric Gardner (left) uses a bullhorn to rally the protesters gathered outside Memorial Hall to protest former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's speech. UNC’s Center for Civil Rights, explained his vision for the use of affirmative action in America. “It’s that we’re trying to encourage a number of select colleges and universities to add as one of the factors they con sider in admissions whether the student has attended a diverse high school.” He said UNC’s success at ensuring that educational oppor tunities are available to all North Carolinians, while still maintain ing impressive rankings, is a major achievement “I think it’s one of the most progressive institutions around.” The conference emphasized that pending cases could have widespread national repercus sions. SEE ADMISSIONS, PAGE 8 announcement WE'RE HIRING Want to join the nation's top college newspaper? If the answer is yes, your application is due today by 5 p.m. Drop them off in Union 2409. www.dallytarheel.coin ..Jag •'*' ' DTH/ANNA DORN Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft speaks to a full audience in Memorial Hall on Tuesday night. His visit was sponsored by the Committee for a Better Carolina and other organizations, including the Young America's Foundation and the Federalist Society. UNC professor offers insight to Afghanistan Reynolds helps draft election law BY ASHLEE SADLER STAFF WRITER The U.S. Constitution was written as a basic outline for democracy more than 200 years ago, and now a UNC professor is helping fashion similar docu ments overseas. For 16 years, Andrew Reynolds, a professor of political science, has worked in about 25 countries such as Afghanistan, Lebanon and Mongolia helping to insti tute election laws for fledgling democracies. In August, Reynolds took his third trip to Afghanistan, return ing just one day before the fall semester began. He said his visit showed wors ening conditions in the country. “It’s increasingly insecure in the capital,” he said. “It’s a lot more difficult to move around in sports | page 7 THE SEXY PICK Coach John Bunting announces that redshirt freshman Cameron Sexton will start under center Saturday against Furman, replacing Joe Dailey. DOZENS OF STUDENTS, RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO CONDEMN ACTIONS BY ELIZABETH DEORNELLAS ASSISTANT STATE & NATIONAL EDITOR Angry slogans scrawled on bedsheets in red spray paint. Dancing students who called them selves “radical cheerleaders” leading satiric chants. The scene, generated by the presence of John Ashcroft, former U.S. attorney gen eral, on campus started 30 minutes before his 6:30 p.m. speech in Memorial Hall Hiesday night. “We want to have an open and free exchange of information on college cam puses,” said Trey Winslett, president of the Committee for a Better Carolina, one of the sponsors of Ashcroft’s speech. The speech also was funded by the Federalist Society, Young America’s Foundation and UNC student activity fees. The total cost of the presentation was more than $25,000, with SIO,OOO coming “They needed experience of how elections work in other parts of the world!’ ANDREW REYNOLDS, POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR Kabul. It’s better than the coun tryside, but even more fragile now than when I was there before.” Reynolds also visited Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005. During his third visit, Reynolds helped draft an election systems law for the country’s next parlia mentary elections. “It was necessary for them because the first national system elections were last year —and it didn’t work very well,” he said. “They needed experience of how elections work in other parts of the world.” Reynolds said he practiced many techniques to influence policymaking, including meeting with new members of parliament and lecturing at the University of Kabul. “For me, speaking to all those ’ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 from student fees. Although the approximately 50 students and community members who came to pro test Ashcroft’s speech don’t agree with his politics, they do agree that open debate is vital. “I am most sort of astonished at the state that things have come to really I’m appalled at the changes in civil liber ties and the so-called war on terror,” said Emily Noonan, an anthropology graduate student at UNC. “It’s mostly just being appalled and angry this is one thing that I can be vocal about.” Noonan said it was encouraging to see other citizens who are concerned about protecting civil liberties. “I don’t think there’s been nearly enough vocal opposition.” The “radical cheerleaders,” a group of SEE PROTEST, PAGE 8 different groups helps me find out what specific needs Afghans have,” he said. Reynolds also spoke to past leaders many of whom are war lords and drug lords. In particu lar, he talked to Rashid Dostum, a major warlord who controls part of northern Afghanistan. “I’ve had to work with him about democratic issues —but he’s known to be one of the big gest human rights abusers in the country” Reynolds said. “It’s hard when you have to work with those individuals who are war-crime perpetrators.” Reynolds said he’s able to relay his experiences to enhance the classes he teaches, especially his first-year seminar, “Designing Democracies.” “Students like to hear the this day in history SEPT. 13,1988... Col. J. Harry Stow says enrollment in UNC's ROTC program dropped 50 percent since the spring because 37 university units are slated for closure or consolidation. COURTESY OF ANDREW REYNOLDS Andrew Reynolds, seen here in the Panjshir valley in August 2006, helped draft an election systems law for Afghanistan. behind-the-scenes stories,” he said. “It makes it more real. They see the realities of how hard it is to create complex democracy in this (cha otic) state.” Freshman Jon Kersting, who is enrolled in Reynolds’ seminar, said hearing about Reynolds’ ground- SEE REYNOLDS, PAGE 8 weather SgUt Showers H 72, L 62 index police log 2 calendar 2 sports 7 games 13 opinion 14
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