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VOLUME 114, ISSUE 121 Dental technicians’ layoffs delayed Employees wish for earlier notice BY WHITNEY KISUNG ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY EDITOR The dental technicians who were set to lose their jobs Nov. 27 received an extension on their final day something many said they aren’t thrilled about John Williams, dean of the School of Dentistry, said he wants to give the 15 technicians until Jan. 5,2007, to ease their transition and give them Day aims for AIDS insight Prevention focus of world efforts BY LINDSEY NAYLOR ASSISTANT STATE & NATIONAL EDITOR Since Dec. 1,1988, World AIDS Day has served as a catalyst for international awareness. For the estimated 793 N.C. resi dents who have tested positive, and for the local clinics throughout the state that fight the disease and its spread, the day also is a reminder that AIDS still is a terrible and preventable reality. Throughout the rural South, blacks face the greatest risk for contracting the disease, and it’s becoming an increasingly socio economic issue. Testing and treatment proce dures can help at-risk and infected N.C. residents regardless of their financial status, said John Peebles, deputy branch head for the HIV/ STD prevention and care branch of the state Division of Public Health. But he said the type of aware ness raised by World AIDS Day is the most important tool in halting the spread of the disease. “Any person can go to their county health department and get a free, confidential AIDS test. The availability of testing is not a problem,” Peebles said. “It’s more an educational challenge.” The HIV/AIDS care and pre- UNC back in the Cup, ready for the Bruins BY NICKI JHABVALA STAFF WRITER It’s been two years. For most teams, returning to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament after a short hiatus would be a major achievement. But for the North Carolina worn- en’s soccer program, the hiatus is an anomaly. %skm In its 28-year history, the pro gram has recorded an astounding 18 national championships and had placed no lower than third prior to 2004. And as much as the Tar Heels despise over times, their last two seasons have ended in extra-time deci sions. In 2004, North Carolina INSIDE The team's four N.J. natives are a significant presence. PAGE 9 lost to Santa Clara 1-0 in the third round of the Tournament when the Broncos scored about 30 seconds into the overtime period. In 2005, UNC tied Florida State in regulation play of the quarterfi nal match, but the Tar Heels fell short of making it to the Women’s Online I dailytarheel.com TARGETED READING A grant from Target will give local students new books WORLDLY SOUNDS ArtsCenterto host performance by Cape Verde group ACCEPTING DEFEAT Democrat Larry Kissell concedes to GOP's Robin Hayes ®hr Daily (Tar Mrrl more time to secure other jobs. “We have certainly valued the contribution of these individuals in our program,” he said. “We want to extend every benefit to these indi viduals that we possibly can.” The jobs will be outsourced to commercial laboratories to save the school money. But because Williams told the technicians on their scheduled last day that it was going to be moved, several were upset At the urging of the administra tion, technician Steve Deßlanc fin ished his vacation days this month. FREE HIV TESTING Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today Location: Student Union vention branch provides state and federal funds to community-based organizations aimed at providing free testing and at establishing educational programs to inform residents of the AIDS risk. Historically black colleges and universities are also recipients of funding through the N.C. Project Commit to Prevent grant initiative. Historically black N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University uses the money to fund Aggies Against AIDS Association, which provides educational programs. “It’s HIV/AIDS 101, the basics about infection,” said Janet Lattimore, university health educa tor at N.C. A&T’s health center. Programs are offered through residence halls and to other cam pus organizations, such as fraterni ties and sororities, upon request. Students at N.C. A&T planned a World AIDS Day Walk to promote awareness, and last year’s walk drew more than 200 participants. The N.C. A&T health center, like UNC’s Campus Health Services, pro vides free HIV testing to students. Lattimore said anywhere between 25 and 99 people take advantage of the service when it is offered. SEE AIDS, PAGE 6 ATTEND THE GAME Time: 3:30 p.m. today Location: SAS Soccer Park, Cary Info: www.ncaasports.org College Cup by one penalty kick in overtime. Now they face UCLA for a shot to take on Notre Dame or Florida State in Sunday’s champion ship game in Cary at SAS Soocer Park. Coach Anson Dorrance pre viewed this season by saying it was expected to be a “rebuilding year” as 10 players were lost to gradu ation and nine new faces were added to the roster. “I think by mid-October, November, we’re going to be a formidable team and we’ll give anybody a run,” he said before the team’s opener. Dorrance also said that a rebuilding year was not a luxury the program could afford, given its reputation as one of the top in the sport. And after losing their first game to Texas A&M, the young Tar Heels seemed to realize that the luxury of rebuilding was not SEE FINAL FOUR, PAGE 6 City | page 4 SCHOOL ON SCHEDULE District officials say plans to move Orange County's alternative school into anew home are on schedule for a January opening. Serving the students and the University community since 1893 www.dailytarheel.com He said he would have played his cards differently had he known about the extension earlier. “I’m very upset about the feet that they told us to take a vacation,” he said. “I don’t take off in November.” And for some of the technicians, the time off wasn’t exactly time off. Technician John Jordan said he spent most of his vacation at UNC, attending meetings with administra tors or protesting in rallies. “Just about every day, I ended up having to leave home and come back over here,” said Jordan, who will be 26 days from his 30-year mark on ISte^ jf ■rll DTH/IOGAN PRICE Juniors Ebony Brooks (right), co-chairwoman of The Carolina Wishing Tree, and Jennifer Everett, co-chairwoman of the fundraising committee of the UNC Chapter of the NAACP, take down the tree Thursday in the Pit The two are among many who do service during the holiday season. Holiday season brings greater volunteerism BY AMANDA YOUNGER STAFF WRITER The holidays mark more than just the start of basketball season and the bliss of a month-long break from the rigors of class and studying. For many UNC students, it signals a time when volunteering is at its peak. INSIDE The Navy ROTC and Carolina Brewery do Toys for Tots. PAGE 6 a Toys for Tots drive. Jon Curtis, assistant director for student activities and organizations, said there are 43 on-campus organizations with more than 2,000 members who identify themselves as service groups. There are also three activist groups that typically engage in service projects with the ‘Nutcracker’ a classic on campus stage BY BENNETT CAMPBELL STAFF WRITER Since its renovation two years ago, Memorial Hall has featured a wide range of contemporary acts, from hip-hop artists Common and The Roots to National Public Radio’s Ira Glass. But the new-look venue is not shying away from old-time favorites. This weekend, members of the Carolina Ballet will perform their production of the hol iday staple “Nutcracker” as part of the Carolina Performing Arts Series. This is the sixth year that the Carolina Ballet has put on the performance the second in Memorial Hall —and artistic director Robert Weiss said he knows that kind of experience will ■Kme fL his last day of work. Technicians can appeal the deci sion under the University’s dispute resolution and staff grievance policy. But many already had appealed, and the mediations with administrators weren’t helpful, they said. “Appealing is ridiculous,” Deßlanc said. “We’re not going anywhere.” Some technicians said they think the layoffs fit into a larger goal of the University part of fire UNC-sys tem President’s Advisory Committee on Efficiency and Effectiveness, SEE EXTENSION, PAGE 6 A TIME FOR SERVICE “I think almost any organization that you see on campus does some type of holiday effort,” said Nicole Nelson, training officer for UNC’s Navy ROTC program, which is participating in assistance of more than 1,300 members. Although for groups such as the University’s NROTC, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and student athletes it might seem as if their differences outweigh their similarities, the holidays high light each group’s devotion to service. Sharing the holidays Student athletes have a soft spot for chil dren during the holiday season, and teams once again will participate in the annual “Share Your Holidays” program. Cricket Lane, UNC director of Student- Athlete Development, said the program assigns each athletic team a family for the holidays. The families, chosen by the Durham County Department of Social Services, will be treated to gifts and can spend time with the athletes. Cheryl Hammond, of Durham, partici pated in the program along with her three children last year. “It helped me out a lot with my kids,” she said. “They were really excited.” Hammond said that her children were provided with gifts ranging from bicycles and SEE SERVICE, PAGE 6 ATTEND THE SHOW Time: 8 p.m. today; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Location: Memorial Hall Info: www.carolinaperformingarts.org result in a unique performance for the venue. “Most of the dancers doing it have done it for at least four years, and many for all six years,” he said, adding that there is about a 10 percent turnover each yeqr. “When I first choreographed it, it took months, but now it takes weeks.” Weiss is very familiar with the production, SEE NUTCRACKER, PAGE 6 arts I page 6 LAUGHING MATTER Chapel Hill Players promise students a good time during one of their two annual improv comedy shows Friday night in Hamilton 100. Previously 0n... the dental technician layoffs Spring 2006: An ad hoc committee assembled in late 2005 to evaluate the School of Dentistry's efficiency submits to Dean John Williams its formal recommendations to outsource 15 dental technician positions. Oct. 4: At the monthly Employee Forum meeting, the technicians are notified that their jobs will be outsourced and that their last day is Nov. 27. Student service efforts University student groups step up their volunteer efforts during the holiday season. Here are some services to which you can contribute: Carolina Wishing Tree A Christmas tree will be in the Pit through Wednesday. The names of different gifts wi|l be written on stars. Anyone who would like to participate can take a star, purchase the gift and donate it to the organization. The event is facili tated by the UNC chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. One Student, One Gift The UNC School of law is holding a fund raiser to buy presents for underprivileged families in Orange County, the N.C. Children's Hqspital and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. People can drop by the law school's front desk. Checks can be made payable to the One Student, One Gift campaign. COURTESY OF UNC NEWS SERVICES The Carolina Ballet will put on its sixth performance, the second in Memorial Hall, of 'Nutcracker.' Prepping for the show now takes less time because of the dancers' experience. this day in history DEC. 1,1951 ... The community recognizes the 50th anniversary of the year UNC became desegregated. More than 100 people attend a ceremony, honoring five former faculty. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006 October and early November: Protesters voice opposition to the decision through a protest, rally, petition, march and a letter to Chancellor James Moeser, which asked for a 12- month moratorium. University administration stands by its Nov. 27 layoff date. Nov. 27: The technicians are notified that their last day has been moved to Jan. 5. weather .dlify T-storms “ H 71, L 36 index police log „2 calendar 2 games 4 sports 9 opinion 10
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