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Shr Daily (Tar Urd Report criticizes cost of state s law schools Study also faults school rankings BY JAKE RATLIFF STAFf WRITER North Carolina is home to strong law schools but could do a better job making legal education afford able, a recent report claims. The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy assessed the state’s seven law schools based on such criteria as graduates' debt levels, salaries and job opportunities. The report, “Legal Education in North Carolina," was present ed Tuesdav at the Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill. “We’ve found some real jewels here," said William 1 lenderson. a law professor at the Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington and co author of the report. Henderson said North Carolina . is home to some of the most selec tive law schools in the country. But he said one way to improve the state's legal system would be to CAMPAIGNS FROM PAGE 3 Democrats, who’s brought other stu dents to her mother's events. “We want to take her enthusiasm and dedication to the United States Senate, w here she can help all North Carolinians and finally provide our state with a senator who is in touch with the people of North Carolina." Carrie Hagan said Monday. Carrie Hagan and fellow Young Democrats plan to found a group for Kay Hagan, but the Young Democrats as a whole must follow the lead of the N.C. Democratic Party when endorsing a candidate. Although some students got involved just after meeting Neal in his January visit to campus, several faces overlapped between the two campaign events as students began to decide who to support. “I did think them was a good bit of difference between the two," said freshman Rob Matsick. "It seemed like Hagan was a lot more moder ate about the war in Iraq and con servative issues." Matsick said he hasn't decided who to support. Tm just looking for a candidate who shares my values." Contact the State National Editor at stntdesk(a> unc.edu. ROBOT FROM PAGE 3 you and your brain." Felder, a UNC alumnus, began his investigation into defin ing humans after working for Microsoft to program computers to understand human speech. The UNC Self Knowledge Symposium hosted Felder to share with students the idea of thinking beyond the classroom. “1 think it’s important because asking questions about your exis tence as a person is really the center of our worid it’s what we all have in common," said sophomore April Williamson, organizer of the event. Sophomore Lanier Thompson, who was one of about 40 people who attended, said the lecture will apply to her life as a college student. “I think it’s always good to think about things and think about what you think," Thompson said. Felder concluded by pointing out that the definition of being human is changing. He said computers will go back to what they were first intended to be, a tool, rather than fulfilling the same role as the human brain. “We arc in another shift that we will define humans in more spiri tual terms, starting with aw areness of grounds as what it means to be human." Contact the Unii<ersity Editor at udesk(a unc.edu. Daily sar lirrl | Sublets CHAPEL VtEW ONLY M9Vmo. utilities mdudad 1 Recently rHwtmhnl 19K m 2BR apartment with pneat* bathroom, wak m closet. all apphaners mcluOed Banda Chapa! Mg* Call HfeA42A96l anyone*' Summer Jobs ON CAMPUS DAY CAMP COUNSELORS ..UMC OupH Ml Oratau *xh C*mp is Kctpt .mg agglKinom In xml MMro* mw - illy c*mp positions Mull be mmUbk ton 9 - trough August 9.200* Pietee pr eipeneixe with chArten agn 5-12 and completion ol tome -mfcgnowmt FnippAcotionocmot* mfcnwtion. contact Aon** Keans. Wort tilt Managm. smttfcOunc nlu oc 962>M Don't deloyl Conducing mtennews now E(X streamline entry into legal educa tion, citing the cost of law school tuition as a chief obstacle. N.C. Central is the only low-cost option in the state, according to the report. Residents pay $4,291 a year and nonresidents pay $14,530. At UNC’s School of Law, residents and nonresidents pay $12,948 and $25,366, respective ly. Duke was the most expensive, at $37,985 a year for all students. In an interview cariier this month. Jack Boger, the dean bf the UNC School of Law. said UNC seeks to enable students to perform public work without a heavy debt burden. "North Carolina is proudly com mitted to offering excellent legal education at low cost to students," he said. The report emphasized the importance of relaying to applicants the long-term benefits of a legal education. However, not every one in the state’s legal community agreed with the findings. Although a successful career is important, the authors focused too much on income benefits and over looked intangible ones, such as the If rTaJr\ Mmu BWhIiMHML OTWCASSIE BUTLER Construction continues on the Starbucks replacing End Zone in Rams Head. If materials arrive on time, the facility should open in late April. STARBUCKS FROM PAGE 3 The Starbucks will offer a full coffee menu and possibly deli sandwiches typical of the fran chise. Some students want to make sure that prices don’t get too high. “I drink a lot of Starbucks, so it CUAB FROM PAGE 3 Chikan has elicited both praise and criticism. While some students have voiced their disappointment with the rela tive lack of high-profile acts this school year. Allin said others have appreciated the various performers. “Emphasizing and striving for this diversity means constantly bringing in new kinds of ideas and programs." he said. “In that sense, we try and find a way where every student feels that they’ve gotten their (money's) worth." Doing so. 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The authors criticized the U.S. News & World Report’s law school rankings because of their focus on data, such as mean grade point average and LSAT scores of accept ed applicants, which the authors said offers an incomplete picture. “1 hope this report encourages students to think about what they will get out of law school and not about rankings," Henderson said. Contact the State 12 National Editor at stntde.sk(a unc.edu. would be nice to have one." sopho more Rebecca Wessels said, adding that she hopes the UNC location charges standard Starbucks prices of about $3 to $5 per specialty drink. “It would be nice to have a vari ety of coffee on South Campus.* Contact the University Editor at udesk(a unc.edu. what's best for the community, but also being creative and not being afraid to challenge people to expose themselves to new things they may not have heard of," he said. In addition to having a well-pre pared committee. 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The district is attempting to reduce energy use by 20 percent, through construction of its new buildings and in changing how it uses what’s currently in place. So far, the district is 4 percent short of its goal. But there's room for optimism, said Stephanie Knott spokeswoman for the district. Updating for new. efficient tech nology will be a constant process. The district’s newest schools. Carrboro High School, Smith Middle School and Rashkis Elementary School, were con structed with energy efficiency in mind, said Steve Scroggs, assis tant superintendent for support services. Rooms were designed to let in as much daylight as possible, and ceiling lights will only illuminate what the sun doesn't. Photovoltaic lighting systems sense day light and adjust indoor lights accordingly. Rain is recycled and reused in the water systems, and heating is done by natural gas. 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The new system can sense how much daylight is in the room and readjust brightness of lights ► Windows were replaced to be more air-tight so that less air escapes during heating or air conditioning. ► Teachers emphasized the importance of turning off computers and lights when not in use. ► Rain water is captured and recycled. ► Heating is done with natural gas. ► When new buildings were constructed, they were designed to let in more daylight. “Carrboro High School is just fascinating," said Dave Tinker, a safety officer for the schools who used to work on energy- efficiency for the district. But it’s not all about technology. Knott said a key part of the project is education. 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