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Satlg (Ear HUM CAMPUS BRIEFS Relay for Life brings in four regional conference awards UNC’s Relay for Life topped the charts at a statewide relay confer ence, bringing home four awards. After raising a grand total of $255,454 for last year’s event, the committee was honored with an award for outstanding college/uni versity event, along with top online fundraising college. With a planning staff of 94 people this year, die committee is aiming to raise $250,000 this year, said event chairwoman Amy Bugno. “There’s a lot of thought and plan ning that goes into it,” she said. Photojournalist to give talk, show documentary today Photojournalist for National Public Radio and the senior pro ducer of “The Story,” Greg Kelly, will give a presentation at 7:30 p.m. today in 33 Carroll Hall. Kelly’s documentary, “Beyond Words: Photographers of War,” focuses on famous photojoumalists and their reactions to working in war times. The documentary shows the positive and negative effects of war. The event is sponsored by the UNC student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association. Congress' finance committee will elect new vice chairman The vice chairman of Student Congress’ finance committee stepped down Monday, according to an inter nal e-mail sent to the committee. C.P. Helms, former vice chair man, left the position for unknown reasons said committee chairman Pedro Carreno. He said the com mittee will choose the next vice chairman from current members. The committee hopes to have a new person selected tonight. DTH advertising staff hires new staff for next semester The Daily Tar Heel’s advertising staff will almost double in size as it welcomes 10 new staffers to the team. New executives will begin training next week and will begin taking over sales responsibilities in the spring and fall. CITY BRIEFS Wachovia Principal of the Year selected for OCS district Clara Daniels, principal of A.L. Stanback Middle School, has been selected as the 2008 Wachovia Principal of the Year for Orange County Schools in a program spon sored by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, The Principal’s Executive Program and the Wachovia Corporation. Daniels now moves on to compete with other local award recipients from the central region of the state. After the state selection process is completed, one principal will be selected as the Principal of the Year. A veteran of 30 years in North Carolina’s public school system, Daniels has held numerous posi tions in the field of education. Regional award recipients will be selected by February 2008, and the state Wachovia Principal of the Year will be announced in April 2008. STATE BRIEFS N.C.-based Blackwater USA bodyguards given immunity WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) The State Department prom ised Blackwater USA bodyguards immunity from prosecution in its investigation of last month’s deadly shooting of 17 Iraqi civilians, The Associated Press has learned. The immunity deal has delayed a criminal inquiry into the Sept 16 kill ings and could undermine any effort to prosecute security contractors for their role in the incident that has infuriated the Iraqi government. “Once you give immunity, you can’t take it away,” said a senior law enforcement official familiar with the investigation. A State Department spokes man did not have an immediate comment Monday. Both Justice Department spokesman Dean Boyd and FBI spokesman Rich Kolko declined comment. SPORTS BRIEFS Women's soccer program receives $1 million donation The William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust announced Monday a gift of $1 million dol lars to endow scholarships and the operating budget of the women’s soccer program. Richard M. Krasno, execu tive director of the Trust, made the announcement Monday. The endowment will be made in the name of William R. Kenan Jr., in honor of Braxton Schell, an attorney in Greensboro, N.C., and Carolina alumnus. —From staff and wire reports Committee hosts forum today BY KELLEN MOORE STAFF WRITER The chancellor search saga continues today as faculty, staff and students will be able to voice their opinions during a three-hour forum at the Carolina Inn. The 21-member chancellor search committee has designated one hour to hear comments on the qualities and qualifications each constituent group desires in the next chancellor, who should take office July 1. Faculty will begin the forum at 1 p.m., fol lowed by staff and students. But more than 200 classes will be in session from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. today, preventing many professors from attending the fac ulty-designated time slot. Psychology professor Beth Jordan said she was disappointed she won’t be able to attend the forum because she has to teach a class at that time. “I can’t just cancel class to go to something like this, even though I think the forum is important,” Jordan said. DR.SSS TO t>!STR.eSS Don’t abandon all hope for your killer outfit BY ALLISON MILLER SENIOR WRITER If the best costume idea you’ve come up with is to dress like yourself, don’t worry, it’s not too late. These ideas can help you put together an inexpensive and unique last-minute costume. ■ Search your closet. Senior Julie Jacobson said her 2006 Halloween costume was inspired by one of the more interesting accessories she owns —a pair of furry white boots. Coo\z i/Cp a last-n/uiA/ucte costume: JuliejaeobsoK, senior: COCA-COLA POLARB.FAR Halloween 2006 Ingredients: Prep time: about 5 minutes - Red scarf from a roommate - White boots from closet Instructions: - Coke bottle from Student Stores - Use face paint to paint nose black - Black face paint from hallmate an< * P aint black dots on face. - White clothing from closet " Carf y Coke bottle. - White gloves from closet W* > Jm T>uQQa\*,, sophomore: SANt>Y FROM Haiiowceu 2.006 Ingredients: Prep time: about 30 minutes • Black leggings from closet - Red lipstick from makeup bag Instructions: - Dark shoes from friend - Assemble the outfit. - Black shirt from closet - Use Sharpie or face paint to cre - Sharpie from backpack (could also ate an ”* l° ve Danny Zuko’ tattoo use face paint) on arm. Herzenberg inspires others First openly gay official led way BY MAX ROSE STAFF WRITER When openly gay politician Ernie Fleming ran for Warren County commissioner last year, the local newspaper ran an editorial that warned of a “moral tsunami.” But that did not prevent Fleming from being elected. For years, Joe Herzenberg was the only openly gay elected official in North Carolina, but after his Sunday death, many still follow the road he paved. “(Herzenberg) pried that door open and kept that open by him self in order to keep alive the prom ise of full participation,” Chapel Hill Town Council member Mark Kleinschmidt said. “He made it possible to get enough people that it’s never going to close again.” In 1987 Herzenberg became the first openly gay elected official in the Carolinas, said Denis Dison, spokes Top News ATTEND THE FORUM Time: Today: 1 p.m. UNC faculty members; 2 p.m. UNC staff; 3 p.m. UNC students Location: Chancellor's Ballroom at the Carolina Inn Info: www.unc.edu/chan/search She said she thought the forum will be a good opportunity to learn what other faculty are thinking about the chancellor search. But some professors are unfazed that teaching will prevent them from attending. Jean DeSaix, a lecturer in the Department of Biology, said she also teaches class during the hour designated for faculty comments. But DeSaix said she isn’t worried because faculty will be able to speak at any time during the forum, not just during the allotted time slot. DeSaix also said the forum is just one of many ways for faculty SEE CHANCELLOR, PAGE 4 But she said her Coca-Cola polar bear costume wasn’t always recognizable. “Most people thought I was a snow bunny,” Jacobson said. ■ Look to movies and TV. Pressing as a favorite movie or TV charac ter is another quick costume idea. Pop culture icons and news headlines can provide a quick yet recognizable character to mimic. In 2005 senior Ryan Scotton decided at the last minute to dress up as Elijah Wood’s character, Kevin, who he described as a “lit- man for Victory Fund, a national organization that helps get gay and lesbian candidates elected. Now there are at least six gay elected officials in the state, including Kleinschmidt and Orange County Commissioner Mike Nelson. Herzenberg died Sunday in Chapel Hill at age 66, but his impact extends beyond the town’s borders. Juba Boseman, D-New Hanover, was the first openly gay state senator in North Carolina, and openly gay people also have been elected in and Cabarrus County and Boone. “We’ve seen people getting elect ed in areas that are not liberal bas tions, and I think that’s an indica tion that voters are willing to look beyond a voter’s sexual orientation,” said lan Palmquist, executive direc tor of Equality North Carolina. TVvo gay candidates are running in 2008 for statewide office in North Carolina. Jim Neal is a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and John Arrowood is running for the Court of Appeals. “Joe Herzenberg was an inspira tion to everyone who is interested in making our society a better place DTH/ABBY KEIPER J.J. Raynor, a junior economics major, participates Monday night in the student advisory board to the chancellor search committee. tie cannibal,” from “Sin City.” This year Scotton plans to dress as the title character from the TV show “House M.D.” ■ Ask your friends for ideas This time your roommate’s lame sugges tions might actually be of use as you struggle to find an idea. Last year, sophomore Briana Duggan bor rowed her roommate’s idea for a costume. “My roommate told me how she always wanted to be Sandy Olsson from ‘Grease’,” Duggan said. Contact the Features Editor atfeatures@unc.edu. ~ - \ I Tfm a \ i RLijfliA, scotton, settlor: KFVI N FROM SIN CITY Haiiowttu 2005 Ingredients: - Converse shoes from friend - Sailor-style shirt from Time after ' Aviator sunglasses Time on Franklin Street Prep time: quick shopping trip - Plaid flannel shirt from closet Instructions: - White tape from Student Stores - Use white tape to make a zig-zag - Jeans from closet across the shirt. - Claws from Party City ' Don the claws. \ / 1® to live,” Neal stated in an e-mail. “He was one of those leaders who broke down barriers.” But openly gay candidates some times still have difficulty getting vot ers to look past sexual orientation. Dison said 25 percent to 30 per cent of voters will not vote for an openly gay candidate, according to a Victory Fund national survey. “There are still a lot of people who will immediately discount you when they learn of your sexual ori entation,” Dison said. “The people you see who do get elected typically run perfect campaigns.” Still, the number of openly gay leaders continues to increase. Victory Fund is endorsing 71 gay candidates in 2007, including Carrboro aider man candidate Lydia Lavelle. Lavelle received financial support from Herzenberg for her campaign. Her partner, Alicia Stemper, said sexual orientation has not been an issue in the alderman race. “That she is able to mention that she has a partner and raising chil- SEE LEADER, PAGE 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2007 Officials attempt to lower water demand BY DAVIS WILLINGHAM STAFF WRITER Plummeting lake levels and increasingly dire drought condi tions statewide have prompted local municipalities to tighten restrictions on water usage. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Hillsborough and Chatham County water-supply systems are experienc ing “exceptional drought” conditions, the most severe stage of drought. But each municipality’s leaders are coping with the drought with varying degrees of restrictions. Last week’s rain helped some of the areas hit hardest by drought, adding about 3.3 inches to the West Fork Eno Reservoir, which serves Hillsborough. Hillsborough is under voluntary water restrictions, which recom mend reducing water demand by 10 percent. The voluntary restric tions are proactive because the town has not yet reached levels that man date restrictions. Locals protest arms laws BY SERGIO TOVAR STAFF WRITER A group of 32 local residents gathered on Polk Place on Monday to protest lax gun laws and to honor the lives of those who died during the April Virginia Tech shootings. Protesters stood in silence for three minutes to honor the victims of the shootings. The three minutes represented the length of time it took gunman Seung-Hui Cho to be approved for his guns. During the demonstration, resi dents wore black clothing, as well as maroon and orange ribbons, Va. Tech’s colors, around their necks. “Our focus was to recognize and remember the 32 people who were killed at Va. Tech,” said Connie Padgett, UNC-32 s organizer. The shootings have brought the issue of gun control into the national spotlight, but Padgett said there is still room for reform. “Since the Va. Tech shooting, nothing has been done about gun laws,” Padgett said. In North Carolina, laws require passing a background check before buying a firearm and a state-issued purchase permit, though there are exceptions. But some people believe the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which investigates an individual s identity and record before authorizing a gun permit, is not working properly. Various factors, such as a crimi nal record, being declared “mentally defective” or being committed to a mental institution, can make a per son ineligible to purchase a gun. Cho was legally declared a “danger to himself and others,” which should have precluded him from purchasing a gun, but privacy laws concerning medical records have caused incon sistent reporting to NICS. And mental health is not the only factor that can go undetected. According to the Government Accountability Office, during a five month period, 35 of 44 applicants for a gun whose names matched a Terrorist Watch List Record, were allowed to purchase a gun. Abby Sprangler, the organizer of the first protest of this kind in Alexandria Va., said the system of gun control is inefficient. “We’re outraged about our lax gun laws in the U.S. that allow criminals and dangerous individu als to get guns,” she said. Sprangler said that improving the background system, closing the gun show loophole and reinstating the assault weapons ban and the federal ban on high-capacity mag azines the ammunition storage could prevent unfit individuals from acquiring guns. During a gun show, an individ ual can buy a gun from a provider without a license, though this prac tice is outlawed in 17 states, includ ing North Carolina. Sprangler said the only way to change these and other gun laws is to talk to local representatives. “The bottom line is that we want these protests to become deafen ing to make the American voice heard loud and clear,” she said. But others don’t think gun con trol laws should be tougher. “If we gradually legislate away our constitutional right, we won’t SEE GUN LAWS, PAGE 4 On Oct 18, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s board of directors declared a stage two water shortage and announced a goal of reducing water demand by 15 percent. Stage two restricts irrigation with OWASA drinking water to plant-selling businesses, bans the use of potable water to refill orna mental ponds and fountains and directs restaurants to serve water to customers only upon request. “The decision to implement the restrictions was made after con sidering several factors: historical information about rainfall patterns, water supply at the given time of the year, water demand and how the drought is affecting stream flow to our lakes,” said Greg Feller, public affairs administrator for OWASA. OWASA was able to determine the appropriate level of response to the water crisis by referring to the water conservation ordinance, created in 2003. SEE DROUGHT, PAGE 4 3
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