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VOLUME 116, ISSUE 4 Diverse views key in search Minority status a consideration BY DANIELLE KUCERA ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY EDITOR When Robert B. House became the University's first chancellor in 1945, he paved the way for a group of people who would help shape UNC into a renowned institution for higher education. That group of chancellors, including House, consisted of nine white males. Since its formation, the chancel lor search committee has made it a goal to stay open-minded about candidates, said Nelson Schwab, chairman of the committee. But before the current chan cellor search committee began to tackle diversity in regard to can didates for the chancellorship, it tried to achieve diversity within itself, Schwab said. “We just tried to find people in the various areas of the University who had good reputations, and we asked different people for suggestions," he said. "There are not quotas or rules, but it's more common sense that you would want differing opinions and backgrounds included." Of the 21 members who make up the committee that was chosen in September, three minorities are represented. When combined, women, blacks and Asians make up 33 percent of the committee. There are six women, three blacks and one Asian on the committee. “We're looking for the best people we can find, regardless of gender or race or background," Schwab said. “But like the search committee, we also look for people represent ing a wide range of backgrounds and points of view, and so we're careful and thoughtful to make sure we have both gender, race and ethnic backgrounds in the pool." Of the 10 institutions the Board of TVustees lists as UNO's peers, only the University of Michigan at SEE SEARCH, PAGE 5 ATTEND THE MEETING Time: 1 p.m. today Location: Morehead Building Info: www.unc.edu/chan/search Democrats pledge Pell Grant support BY ARIEL ZIRULNICK ASSISTANT STATE AND NATIONAL EDITOR Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have both promised if elected to increase the Federal Pell Grant, an effort already addressed by congressional legislation they supported. Pell Grants benefit low-income students, but diverting federal funds toward those grants could hurt stu dents who don’t qualify- and instead rely on loans to finance college. “Pell Grants combined with state need-based aid and other grant support really help students who are 200 percent of the pov erty level and less," said Kimrey Rhinehardt, UNC-system vice president for federal relations. “They don’t really target the middle-income students." Pell Grants are the mainstay of many financial aid packages. online | dailvtarheel .com UNIVERSITY OASIS holds a panel about violence in Africa for Africa Week. STATE & NATIONAL UNC will house a Homeland Security 'Center for Excellence.' UNIVERSITY A physician discusses the racial implications of abortion. Serving the students and the Unii'ersity community since 1893 ohc SaiUj (Far Hrrl watch ! BY ANASA HICKS STAFF WRITER The Orange- Water and Sewer Authority’s decision tonight regarding Stage 3 water restric tions tonight could significantly increase the water bills residents and businesses receive. Under Stage 3, non-individuallv metered OWASA customers, mostly businesses, would have to pay a peak seasonal rate for water, plus 25 percent of their specific usage. Individually metered customers would see increased surcharge fees. These fees would start once an OWASA customer used more than 3,000 gallons per month. Under Stage 2, surcharge fees are not implemented until customers exceed 6,000 gallons per month. YO-YO MA PACKS HOUSE m aHHHKjgpP/; r jjHHBBgSgRm Hhbt * * m ft _ Silt - Jr ■■ DTH/TIMOTHY REESE Cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma performs “The Nagging Spouse' by composer Sulkhan Tsintsadze in Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. All instruments in the quartet were specially designed for this tour by a Brooklyn luthier. Education reform: Clinton vs. Obama Today: Grants and loans Friday: Tax credrts “If the stu dent is eli gible for a Pell Grant, their award is built around that." said Tabatha TUmer. senior associate director of the UNC-Chapel Hill Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. “Our school is fortunate enough to be able to cover a student’s full need," she said. “Many, many schools are unable to do that, and they’re dependent upon the Pell Grant amount as to how much financial aid they're going to get.” To qualify- for a Pell Grant, stu dents must have a FAFSA-based estimated family contribution of $4,110 or less per year. About 7 percent of all UNC-CH SEE GRANTS, PAGE 4 diversions | pagi • 5 BULL CITY BLUES Durham has a rich history as a home to blues music. The style of music often allowed those who came from rural backgrounds to acclimate to the city. www.dailytarheel.com | Water rate increase likely ATTEND THE PUBLIC FORUM Time: 7 p.m. today Location: Chapel Hill Town Hall info: www.owasa.org Ed Holland, OWASAs planning director, said residents’ current average consumption is 4,700 gallons per month, meaning the fee increase would raise the average water bill almost 25 percent, from $22.09 to $27.61. OWASA Executive Director Ed Kerwin said he doesn't know how effective the increased rates will be in reducing water usage. SEE WATER, PAGE 4 Rebounding prowess a key for UNC’s success BY GREGG FOUND SENIOR WRITER With each win, North Carolina edges closer to the top ranking in the Associated Press poll, but UNC is already No. 1 in rebounding. And it’s not even close. The Tar Heels have proven themselves to be the most domi nant team in the country on the boards, averaging 12 more rebounds than their opponents every game. Only twice this season have the Tar Heels been out-rebounded, and both came during Thanksgiving break’s Las Vegas Invitational. Since then, UNC has won the battle for the boards in every single game usually by double-digits. While monster in the middle Tyler Hansbrough leads UNC's rebounding effort, curiously enough, the team’s two next best glass cleaners aren’t ev en starters. pIHC? water watch f —um CONSERVATION TIP When brewing a pot of coffee — or tea, only make the number of cups you intend to drink instead J of a full pot. How much will you pay for water? OWASA bills individually metered residential accounts in a block rate structure. The cost of water increases as more water is used. There are even higher costs under Stage 2 and 3 mandatory water restrictions. The breakdown for each stage is as follows: Rates per 1,000 gallons Gallons per month Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Block 1 Oto 2,999 SI-98 51.98 $1,98 Block 2 3,000 to 5,999 " $4.70 $4.70 _ >5.88 Block 3 6,000 to 10,999 55.53 58.30 $11.06 Block 4 11,000 to 15,999 $7.46 $14.92 $22.38 Block 5 16,000 and more 513.05 539.15 ~ $52.20 Danny Green and Alex Stepheson combine for at least 10 rebounds per game off the bench. And unlike many teams, even the guards get in on the act. Both Marcus Ginvard and VVavne Ellington grab more than four boards per game. “We work on the backboards to get some extra shots," coach Roy Williams said after UNC’s 89-73 win Sunday against Wake Forest. While UNC has descended from its spot atop the national polls, the Tar Heels have risen to No. 1 in rebounding. And they've only extended the gap between first and second place since become the nation's top rebounding squad. The icing on the cake came when UNC out-rebounded Virginia Tech by a whopping 30 boards in a SEE REBOUNDING. PAGE 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 2008 Quartet plays classics, global selection BY ALEXANDRIA SHEALY ARTS EDITOR Event organizers of Wednesday's performance, “Yo-Yo Ma & Friends," in Memorial Hall admit ted it was probably the interna tionally renowned cellist's name alone that sold out the concert early last fall. However, the more than 15-time Grammv-winning classical artist shared the spotlight equally with each member of the quartet, which included violinists Colin Jacobsen and Jonathan Gandelsman and violist Nicholas Cords. The recently formed quar tet opened its six-city American tour Wednesday. The artists also debuted brand new instruments, each specifically created for the tour and completed just last week. "We’re excited to take these instruments on the road for this occasion," Gandelsman said. “It’s kind of like starting anew rela tionship with someone. 1 think the most amazing thing is that it's a completely new instrument it’s alive, it’s very responsive and happy to be played." Parallels between these new instruments. which Cords said were a testament to the craft of instrument making's longevity, and the concert’s repertoire were something performers said they hoped audience members could draw from the concert. .Azerbaijani composer Franghiz Ali-Zadeh’s “Oasis for String Quartet and Tape" featured record ed sounds of water dropping to cre ate the image of an oasis in a vast desert. The quartet’s sound dur ing the piece echoed this idea and seemed to conjure a veritable musi cal mirage with high-pitched violin wails and precise, quick plucks. Durham resident Kevin Van Sant, w-ho attended the concert, said the tape accompaniment was if %wi DTH FILEAAUREN COWART North Carolina's Deon Thompson is one of four Tar Heels averaging more than five boards per game. UNC leads the nation in rebounding. this day in history FEB. 28,1986... Seniors receive their “Little Ram' card, a free membership to the Rams Club for one year after graduation. Students had to sign up for cards in November. unusual and surprising. “I didn’t expect a piece like this, it’s very unusual, but I just like to hear (Ma) play so much." Van Sant said. “It’s such a pleasure to hear him. I mean, how often do you get to see Yo-Yo Ma?" Emil Kang, UNC’s executive director for the arts, said Ma seeks to make connections with people by fusing his music with global perspectives. “(Ma) uses his music as a vehi cle for understanding." Kang said. “And the music they are playing is really about this idea of exploring mutual ground." And during Wednesday’s per formance. audience members wen given the chance to make connec tions between well-known works of Franz Schubert and modern pieces by Georgian and Armenian composers. “I think this program can real ly open people’s imaginations," Jacobsen said. “Both geographi cally and emotionally, it covers a wide range.” And the concert brought in a record number of guests to Memorial Hall. Because of a 300-person waiting list for tickets. Kang said he decided to seat audience members on stagi surrounding the quartet and in the orchestra pit, in addition to the venue’s 1.43+ regular seats. Jacobsen said having audience members on stage during a concert breaks a separation between audi ence and performer. Ma himself even openlv conversed with nearby audience members during the quar tet’s multiple standing ovations. “What a beautiful hall." Ma said during the concert. “What a great university. We love being on cam pus." 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