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hearing
HUNGER DRIVE
Not even the snow could stop
music
three local food trucks from
gathering for the Carrboro Will play Tennessee
Food Truck Showcase on in Music City Bowl
Saturday to serve up some of
by Jonathan Jones
their most popular items and sports Editor
dish about the business. North Carolina will get its match
against Tennessee after all.
Just a few months after the Volunteers
canceled their 2011 match against UNC
because of tough scheduling, both
accepted invitations to the Franklin
American Mortgage Music City Bowl in
Nashville, Tenn., on
Dec. 30.
dth photos/jamie emmerman
The Tar Heels
Dancers from Faulkner’s Dance and Gymnastics perform in the annual Hillsborough Holiday Parade in downtown Hillsborough on Saturday. (7-5, 4-4 ACC) will
go to a bowl game
A HOLIDAY TRADITION
for the third straight
season after two
consecutive trips
to Charlotte for the
by Jamie Emmerman Meineke Car Care Bowl.
SportsMonday | page 8 staff writer Te n n e s s e e , h a i l i n g f r o m t h e
Hillsborough’s annual parade celebrates the season Southeastern Conference, went 6-6 this
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A TENSE FINISH season after winning its final four games
to become bowl eligible. The Volunteers,
After a gripping 90-minute ust before snow blanketed Orange County on Saturday, enough to enjoy the parade, so it was fun to come as a family. who did not beat a ranked opponent this
game and two overtime families convened in downtown Hillsborough for an She loved all the candy.” season, are in their first year with head
coach Derek Dooley.
periods, the UNC men’s annual holiday parade. Performances by Faulkner’s Dance and Gymnastics, school “It just worked out pretty good,” said
soccer team defeated The town’s holiday parades often draw several bands and local karate schools were among the audience favor- senior safety Deunta Williams on meet-
ing the Volunteers despite their getting
Southern Methodist University thousand spectators, and the 2010 event was no exception. ites. out of the contract. “It should be an
The event featured performances and floats from various Other weekend festivities included Friday’s lighting of the exciting game. We have our chance to
with penalty kicks to advance test our skills against an SEC oppo-
to the next NCAA round. Hillsborough organizations as well as traditional floats like town tree and Sunday’s 24th annual Historic Hillsborough nent.”
Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in a horse-drawn carriage. Candlelight Tour of homes and public buildings. UNC hasn’t won a bowl game since
2001 when former coach John Bunting
“Santa has always been awesome,” said Hillsborough resident
led the Tar Heels to a 16-10 victory
Kathleen Little. “This was the first year my daughter was old Contact the City Editor at citydesk@unc.edu. against Auburn in the Chick-fil-A Peach
Bowl. Coincidentally, that was also the
last time North Carolina defeated an
SEC team.
The Tar Heels have dropped three
bowl games since that time — all of
which were held in Charlotte against
Big East schools.
UNC coach Butch Davis credited the
team, most notably the 17 seniors, for their
work through a season overshadowed at
times by the NCAA investigation.
“Regardless of the situation, this team
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fought week after week to make our fans
proud,” Davis said in a press release. “We
look forward to representing North
IN REMEMBRANCE Carolina against a talented Tennessee
team.”
In a ceremony at Lower-level tickets are available
Margaret Lane Cemetery in through tarheelblue.com for $85 while
upper-level tickets are selling at $65.
Hillsborough, a new brick Priority deadline for UNC students to
order tickets is Dec. 8 at 5 p.m.
monument designed to pre-
serve three headstones Contact the Sports Editor
at sports@unc.edu.
from unknown grave
sites was unveiled.
this day in history Varsity Theatre shifts strategy Perdue: Private gifts
DEC. 6, 1865 …
The 13th Amendment to the
Business model now a must in fiscal future
focuses on events
Constitution, officially ending Donations needed the new Innovate@Carolina pro-
gram and merit scholarships, said
slavery in the United States, is
ratified. The ratification came
by Grace Tatter
staff writer
to o≠set state cuts Bruce Carney, executive vice chan-
cellor and provost at UNC-Chapel
Since 1927, the Sorrell building on Hill.
eight months after the war Franklin Street has housed a movie by elise young “There’s a disconnect between
ended, and the last state to theater — first the Carolina Theatre staff writer where we are cutting basic ser-
and later the Varsity Theatre, which The state might be advising vices and what donors wish to
ratify was Georgia. has occupied the building since the UNC-system schools to rely more support,” he said.
1950s. on private donors, but administra- Innovate@Carolina aims to
Last year the Varsity was re-opened tors say money from those sources make UNC-CH a leading univer-
Today’s weather under husband-and-wife duo Paul and will not come close to covering sity in innovation and entrepre-
Susan Shareshian, who said they’ve their costs. neurship by facilitating ways for
Now to melt away
learned a lot about the local theater At a discussion on UNC- students to share ideas and act on
the rest of the snow. them.
business. Wilmington’s campus Nov. 29,
H 39, L 22 Gov. Bev Perdue said universi- “People in organizations and
Paul Shareshian said the space has
served more as a venue for events ties should focus on getting more institutions like to give money
private donations, primarily for to buildings and programs,” said
Tuesday’s weather than as a movie showcase, something
research initiatives, to offset UNC-system Board of Governors
he and his wife did not expect when
This weather blows they opened the theater in November another year of inevitable cuts in member John Davis.
— literally. 2009. state funding. “They don’t like to give money
H 35, L 21 The couple’s original business model Officials say the intended des- so that people can be paid a sal-
included booking the theater for events, tinations of private funding won’t ary,” he said.
but their focus was on showing cult- be the areas that really need it — For the 2010 fiscal year, about 45
index classics and recent films. the ones hit hardest by the budget percent of private funding received
police log ......................... 2 “But the percentages are flipped cuts. went toward research, and about
calendar ............................. 2 than what I thought they would be,” The state traditionally funds 29 percent went toward strategic
opinion................................ 5 Paul Shareshian said. “I book rentals all employee salaries and other opera- initiatives such as the Innovate@
nation and world ............. 7 the time, and filter in the show times dth/daniel turner tion costs for universities, while pri- Carolina program.
crossword ......................... 7 A man purchases a ticket at the Varsity Theatre on Saturday. The vate donors tend to give money to
SportsMonday.................... 8 See varsity, Page 4 theater re-opened under new management November 2009. support special programs, such as See private donor, Page 4
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Campus briefs
Book Fairy bringing books
to young cancer patients Board of Elections seeks clarity Orange
For three long years, the UNC
pediatric cancer center worked to
fight 13-year-old Karl Humphries’
brain cancer.
Meeting will brief candidates on Title VI ATTEND THE MEETING
Time: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Location: Student Union 3206A
in Title VI regarding the limitations
placed on candidates.
Shah agreed that it is practical to
schools
face
BY Preeti Arunapuram and increases to the mandatory peti-
Info: Contact the Board of Elections
only go after critical violations, but
Now, three and half years after staff writer tion signature total - for the board in still emphasized the importance of
his death, his mother still works to at boe@unc.edu.
At a meeting Tuesday on the the case of violations, Phillips said. communicating the rules to the can-
help the clinic. third floor of the Student Union, the He added that he wants to didates effectively.
After Karl ’s death, Kathy
job loss
Board of Elections will look to nip change the approach to elections student government. Both are pro- “It’s making sure that everyone’s
Humphries asked her son’s doctor campaign violations in the bud. and campaigning by working with hibited by Title VI. on the same page. If people know
what she could do for the clinic. The optional 8 p.m. meeting will candidates to ensure a fair playing Peter Gillooly, chairman of last the rules, they won’t violate the
His sole request was for children’s be held in hopes that the allegations field in the upcoming election. year’s board, said he advises Phillips rules,” she said.
books. of campaign violations will be the Phillips said he wants candidates to maintain an equal playing field for Following the candidate’s meet-
Since then, Humphries — now last. The board will brief prospec- who attend the optional meeting to all candidates. He added that some ing, the Board of Elections will con-
known as the “Book Fairy” to hos-
pital employees —supplies the
tive candidates on changes made leave with a sense of clarity regard- violations are not worth pursuing, tinue to hear allegations of potential
this semester to Title VI of the ing the new election code. since only certain violations could election violations through January, Up to six could
clinic with books for children of all
ages to ease the unpleasantness of
Student Code. Recent investigations into pos- change the outcome of the election.
“The Student Code has undergone sible campaign violations by Student “What I’m saying is, only go after
Phillips said.
He added that Tuesday’s meet-
lose teacher jobs
examinations and treatments. a pretty major revision,” said Andrew Body Secretary Ian Lee and junior the credible violations,” he said. ing will be a preview for a manda-
Visit dailytarheel.com to read Phillips, the board’s chairman. Rick Ingram have put the spotlight Gillooly cited campaigning tory candidate’s meeting that will by Tori Koesters
the full story. This year’s revisions in Title VI on election law. Ingram was accused before official registration to be a take place during the third week of staff writer
include a clearer time line of events of starting his public campaign major violation. January, after which candidates may The combined effects of a $7.7
Eight UNC students receive preceding the election, more specific before he was certified while Lee was Shruti Shah, a student body pres- legally begin gathering signatures. million funding deficit and even
rules for when candidates can begin accused of running for student body ident candidate from last year, said further reductions mandated by the
Phillips travel scholarship
campaigning and increased punitive president while holding a high-level she attributes the dispute between Contact the University Editor state could force Orange County
Eight UNC undergradu- authority - such as the use of fines position in the executive branch of Lee and Ingram to a lack of clarity at udesk@unc.edu. Schools to cut teacher, assistant
ates will study abroad in China, teacher and assistant principal
Japan, Singapore and Thailand positions within the district.
next semester after being named The Orange County Schools
Phillips Ambassadors. Board of Education met Friday to
Those chosen receive up to $7,500 discuss the budget cuts and how
to study in Asia and are chosen based the district might deal with them.
on academic achievement and activi- District Director of Finance
ties, service and leadership roles in Donna Brinkley gave members of
the classroom and community. the school board an overview of
The students will combine their the state, local and federal budget
cultural experiences in Asia with a situation.
class that will put their experiences Brinkley said the governor
in a global perspective. They are also recently asked state agencies to
required to write articles for home- identify budget cuts at the five per-
town or campus publications, and cent and ten percent levels.
they must give presentations about About six teaching positions are
their experience to schools around at stake if the five percent reduction
North Carolina in order to intro- is put in place. Eight to 10 teaching
duce more young people to Asia. assistant positions are also on the
line, Brinkley said.
The reductions could lead to the
City briefs elimination of an assistant princi-
pal position as well, Superintendent
Maggie Burnett honored
Patrick Rhodes said.
with service award Friday Along with cuts in the class-
room, the board members said they
Maggie Burnett, office manager
may also be looking at decreases in
for the Public Works Department,
funding for the central administra-
was selected to receive the W.
tion and technology in schools.
Calvin Horton Service Award at a
“So we’re cutting teachers and
ceremony Friday.
cutting administration, but one
Burnett, an employee with the
way to deal with cutting class-
town for 34 years, was selected by
room services is to use technology
Town Manager Roger Stancil based
more,” said board member Anne
on information and recommenda-
Medenblik. “But my impression is
tions from an employee committee.
that’s being cut along with every-
The award winner represents
thing else. There has to be a safety
the ideals of public service to resi-
dth/james carras release somewhere.”
dents and peers, and contributes
Brinkley said capital appropria-
to the community. It is one of the During the snow storm, community members purchase food at Captain Poncho’s Tacos as a part of the Carrboro Food Truck Showcase
tions decreased by about $963,000
highest honors bestowed upon a on Saturday evening. Food trucks are difficult to operate in Chapel Hill because of regulations, but the trucks are common in Carrboro. with a reduction in lottery distribu-
town employee.
Said
brick monument at the cemetery.
About 50 people attended the Home
ceremony, which included a speech HoganMedlin
from Mayor Tom Stevens, a brief ser- In other news, it’s seriously
mon, the lord’s prayer and a hymn. snowing outside.
Afterward, the crowd socialized at
the graveyard, known today as the
Margaret Lane Cemetery, until they Trending lebreedlove
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“This is a very moving thing Students gather around the Old Well to take pictures heel victory in the dean dome.
for me in that, number one, we’re in the snow, which started coming down Saturday. Fantastic saturday so far! #unc
being acknowledged; our contri- Trending topics are the most
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enough Tacky Christmas outfits to
more.
make it through this week’s festivi-
ties. Any suggestions?
state briefs
Warwick Arden is named
BFrasor
@chanthorp
harrison barnes
tarheels
N.C. State University announced Students and community members walk and but if it is, follow @chanthorp and
Warwick Arden as the school’s new play in the snow in front of Wilson Library on if it’s fake, at worst there should be
provost and executive vice chancel- Polk Place on Saturday afternoon. some funny tweets.
lor Friday.
Arden has been serving as inter- snow
zeller
im provost since May of last year.
Courtesy of addison perry leahjosephson
He will receive $315,00 a year. Seniors Addison Perry, Will Tate and Curtis Wright stand ugghhh hate snow! do feel slightly
with the 6 foot tall snowman they built on Saturday. festive, though, in spite of myself
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Sarah Frier
Established 1893,
Cameron Parker
Opinion EDITOR
callie bost
Robert Fleming
Sam Jacobson
Mark Laichena
“There is a disconnect between
where we are cutting basic services
cdp@unc.edu
117 years Taylor Holgate Maggie Zellner
of editorial freedom Pat ryan
associate opinion EDITOR
pcryan@email.unc.edu and what donors wish to support.”
Bruce Carney, UNC provost
EDITORIAL CARTOON By Connor Sullivan, cpsully@email.unc.edu
politics
at my boyfriend last night, but “They’re liberal, but they’re not
he told me to stop because it Scandinavian liberal.”
reminded him of his ex.”
GEOG 111 Student: “Where’s
O
n Friday, the president’s At a Wachovia ATM: “I’m going the best place to be during a
Consult yourself
18-member, bipartisan to withdraw from my Way2Save tornado?”
deficit commission failed
account, AKA my fund alcohol Professor: “Definitely your
to get the 14 votes it required to
send its plan to Congress, though and drugs account.” freezer.”
it still had majority support with
11 votes. Administration’s action to bring in third party looks “According to my scientific Girl on phone: “We are all
Former UNC-system president
Erskine Bowles co-chaired the more like shirking responsibility to employees calculations females aren’t
prone to enjoying the stimulus
college students, so our class
schedules are really sporadic.
I
panel with one of the most color- created by my fuzzy upper lip.” So we’re pretty much free
t is perhaps the worst time UNC housekeeping workers But by bringing in consul-
ful conservative counterparts you anytime.”
could have — former U.S. Sen. in recent history for UNC have filed formal complaints tants, the University is shirking
to be throwing money at a surrounding the Wage-Hour the responsibility it has to its Girl to Boy: “You look ridiculous”
Alan Simpson, R-Wyo. I’ll bet it Boy: “I know but I’m comfortable “When she dougies, bad things
was never a dull meeting with a problem that could just as eas- Policy. Workers complained they workers to solve the problem
guy who, on the issue of Social ily be solved internally. were being unfairly punished swiftly and fairly. It is sending a … like people in crocs.” happen.”
Security spending (with Medicare Though there are some for taking breaks without prior signal that it is incapacitated to
accounting for $468 billion of merits to having an objective approval from supervisors. resolve the issue without out- Boyfriend: “I told you I did Hear anything worth
federal spending), recently said, third party, Chancellor Holden UNC administrators are wor- side help. And during a time of drugs when we started dating.” sharing? Send your one-
“We’ve reached a point now where Thorp’s decision to hire external ried that any kind of resolution budget cuts, this is a wasteful Girlfriend: “Yes but you failed to to-two sentence entries to
it’s like a milk cow with 310 mil- consultants in order to resolve offered by them will be tainted expenditure. mention all your OTHER illegal dthedit@gmail.com,
lion tits!” a dispute between the adminis- and appear one-sided. Thorp has Housekeeping workers activities.” subject line ‘quote file.’
The panel has been an inter-
tration and UNC housekeepers stressed that bringing in outside have every right to voice their
esting case study of compromise,
though it has flown under the
looks like a perfect example of consultation will make the pro- complaints as do administra- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
radar this past year. The panel executive shirking and waste- cess fair and that the opinions tors. But there is a reason that
discussed compromise in a finan- ful spending. and assertions of both sides will we have a human resources Ingram’s Board of Elections of a campaign.” In decrying Lee,
Thorp could and should be able to be fully disclosed. department. complaint is legitimate one of Ingram’s potential oppo-
cial context, ultimately propos-
resolve this issue in conjunc- Thorp also said that invest- Resources would be better nents, De La Rosa is advancing
ing to cut $4 trillion from the TO THE EDITOR: the interests of Ingram’s cam-
budget during the next decade. tion with his employees and ing money and time into this allocated to solving the issue As the leading proponent of paign. De La Rosa is therefore
Three-quarters of the cuts come should do his best to find a fair issue proves the seriousness internally rather than shifting the Title VI bill, I would like to a member of Ingram’s campaign
from trimmed spending and the and balanced solution to this with which the administration the responsibility onto outside point out Title VI, Section 404 staff, and is publicly campaign-
other fourth from eliminated tax complicated problem. is handling it. consultants. states “potential candidates and ing before the law permits.
breaks and higher taxes. campaigns shall be subject to the And perhaps, by this same
With Obama struggling to
R
ment for any candidate nor shall
ing the idea (manipulating them ecently distributed with one of the lowest unem- Frankly, this seems like a they make any statement against Dakota Williams
is not difficult). Assemble a bipar- census data up to 2008 ployment rates in the state, false dichotomy. a campaign or candidate: … Speaker Emeritus
tisan group and tell them to play validates what anyone there’s reason to believe more With efforts at growth Student Body Secretary.” Student Congress
a political platform version of could have seen in recent years: impressive growth is to come. and revitalization in both If Rick Ingram can prove that Student Body Treasurer
fantasy football, where they draft
Our community is growing. Thus the debate ensues: “The Durham and Raleigh, Chapel the student body secretary is run-
and trade planks in a hypothetical ning for student body president,
scenario.
And yet, as natural as the town has always been good, so Hill needs to grow — and it Save a life this holiday
growth feels, it always raises why does it need to grow?” is. Greenbridge, 140 West then he has a valid complaint
Here’s how I could see it because the student body secretary
season: give some blood
working out, starting with what questions about whether or not Students and locals may Franklin and the redevelop-
it is good for the community. more often disagree in this ment of University Square are cannot participate in a campaign TO THE EDITOR:
Republicans receive. They get or even a potential campaign. Ian
Chapel Hill is on a trajectory debate than any other group. more than sufficient evidence. This year celebrate the holi-
to cut and reduce spending pro- Lee could only participate (or run) days by giving the gift of life to
grams, especially those related to to be a much denser, more pop- Some permanent resi- But Chapel Hill is a product in this election if he resigns from someone in need in our area.
aid and handouts, and put more ulated place. dents understand how of its people, not its commerce. his position as student body sec- University and community resi-
restrictions on how long people And while it may be unchart- unique Chapel Hill is and And people come to Chapel Hill retary. dents are all invited to the 12th
can receive unemployment and ed territory, it’s a long-term say the threat of upsetting to be a part of its unique culture, Furthermore, I want to clarify annual Holiday Carolina Blood
welfare. Cut Social Security and trend that will ultimately ben- that equilibrium isn’t worth not to change it from within. that individuals can privately Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Medicare/Medicaid spending. Pass efit the community. the risk. There’s little reason not to campaign — so long as candidates Dec. 14 in Woollen Gym off
tort reform to decrease what doc- reach out to five or fewer new
Orange County’s population Some students are more assume that with well-man- South Road. The drive goal is
tors and hospitals have to bill in people at a time. It was my under-
was about 10 percent larger transient, young and likely less aged growth, Chapel Hill can 400 units.
the first place. standing when we discussed the
in 2008 than it was in 1998. averse to the opportunity for have more opportunity with- The holidays are a tough
Hire some auditors, and make bill in committee and then in full
Surely, the recession has served more businesses, more stores out sacrificing the culture that time for hospitals and patients.
people fear defrauding programs. Congress that it should be legal.
to slow growth everywhere. But and more nightlife. makes it great. Many of us are extremely busy,
Medicare fraud eats up at least The one exception in the Code is a and blood donations typically
$60 billion per year and in South clerical error that was overlooked decrease. But the demand for
Florida is now more lucrative than
G
more before the safety net kicks in.
overnment isn’t the only e-mail invites to Halloween par- culed, evidenced by Gawker’s 96BLOOD (962-5663), Ext. 229.
Democrats, as part of this fanta-
sy mammoth compromise, would institution that is hav- ties that were printed and posted recent story, “Duke President De La Rosa violated the Parking will be free on the
ing a hard time in the on campus. All of these got play Begs Duke Students to Stop campaign rules in letter fourth and fifth levels of the Cobb
receive a number of affordable,
Deck, accessible from the drive-
more social concessions. “Don’t age of WikiLeaks. Universities on websites like Gawker, Salon Embarrassing Themselves.” TO THE EDITOR: way to the Center for Dramatic
Ask Don’t Tell” and general restric- are feeling it too, albeit in dif- and even more traditional news The moral of this story, In submitting his letter Art off Country Club Road.
tions on gay rights — gone. Studies ferent ways. outlets like Time. though, is not that universities “Ingram’s Board of Elections com- Besides the warm feeling of a
show how much gay weddings Perhaps no entity under- Duke is getting a bad rap, should ramp up monitoring plaint is legitimate,” De La Rosa good deed done, you’ll get free
and adoptions by gay couples can stands this better right now but colleges around the coun- information. It’s simply that committed the very violation of food afterward, a free T-shirt
pump into the economy; it’s like than Duke University. This try are vulnerable, especially so we must recognize we live in an which he has accused Mr. Lee. from the American Red Cross
Adam and Steve pay you if they
year, at least three extremely because students seem prone age of unprecedented, if invol- The very Title VI bill which and a chance to win airline tick-
can get married and adopt a child. De La Rosa cites defines cam-
Also, nix bogus subsidies and embarrassing episodes have to doing stupid things. The col- untary, transparency. ets. I hope you will join us for
gone viral on the Internet. lege culture stereotype of living And it’s only going to get hard- paign staff as “any person who this important event.
tax breaks for large corporations assists the activities of cam-
(i.e., oil subsidies), and add tough- First was the College to excess hardly helps. er for institutions, especially col-
Republican’s feud with their for- And activities that maybe a leges, to shape a narrative about paigning.” Campaigning is then Patti Thorp
er financial regulations. defined as “any act … that has the
mer president Justin Robinette, decade ago would have been iso- their schools that belie reality. Chapel Hill Resident
Finally, Glenn Beck has to admit effect of promoting the interests UNC first lady
that human-induced climate fraught with allegations of sex- lated are picked up and run far Students should realize that
change is real. In fishnet stockings. ual orientation discrimination. and wide by websites that need secrets are very much a thing EDITOR’S NOTE: Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily represent the opinions
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Cal blocks out Tar Heels National and World News N&W
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with a Tar Heel squad that has not hearted tales of adventure this
lost at home in the 11 matches since holiday season. See pg. 5 for story.
falling to Akron on Sept. 3. Complete the grid
“It was tremendous,” Anibaba so each row, column
and 3-by-3 box (in
Special guest
said. “They brought an extra adrena-
bold borders) con- President Obama will celebrate
line rush for me and I’m sure the rest
tains every digit 1 the 50th anniversary of a school in
of the players. They just helped us.
to 9. Winston-Salem. See pg. 6 for story.
They were the 12th man for us.”
dth/erin hull Solution to
Contact the Sports Editor SMU’s Robbie Derschang goes for a header against Drew McKinney. Friday’s puzzle
Tech exploration
at sports@unc.edu. Derschang was subject to a rowdy UNC crowd throughout the game. Students at a local middle school
received funding to explore robot
college cup all but ensured UNC’s trip to the
final four.
ally winning a game in the NCAA
Tournament. With their goals of
technology. See dailytarheel.com.
from page 8
Senior Michael Farfan, Urso and winning a national championship Joy of reading
shot and dove left. The shot, mere senior Drew McKinney all placed fully in reach, the Tar Heels sprint-
inches displaced, bounced off the goals behind SMU’s Craig Hill, but ed around the field in celebration In remembrance of her son,
crossbar and registered as a miss it was senior transfer Jalil Anibaba behind a fleeing Anibaba. Kathy Humphries gives books to
for the Mustangs. who sealed the team’s chances at a “To be honest, I was just try- hospitals. See dailytarheel.com.
In his third round of defend- national title. ing to stay away from everybody
ing, Goodwin was right on target. The Tar Heels now advance to cause I didn’t want to get tackled,”
In a save that Bolowich described the coveted College Cup for the Anibaba said.
as “all guts and all reflex,” the div- third year in a row as the first Any classified ads in the
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Henson’s length bothered Jones,
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as he never seemed comfortable just 30 percent from the field, as
20.7 points he averaged coming when Henson was on him. the Wildcats struggled to get any
into the game. “We’ve been pretty good defen- rhythm offensively.
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“I saw him play a few games sively,” UNC coach Roy Williams “There were some plays made Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle All rights reserved.
on TV, and I took it as a personal said. “We’ve been getting better and that I just shook my head,”
challenge to not let him do what he better. I said that after the College Kentucky coach John Calipari said. Across 56 Liberate from the hitching 12 Davis who played Thelma 38 Pencil for one’s kisser
was doing to people,” Henson said. of Charleston game.” “Roy said to me after, ‘Not real well 1 Try to obtain sensitive info post 13 Transmits 40 Kitchen VIP
using an Internet scam 58 Shakespearean king 21 Bogey beater 41 Pancake flipper
“I tried to use my length and sit on The team is quickly starting played, but a good game.’” 6 Chase down, as a fly ball 59 Tiger Woods’s ex 22 Impertinence 42 Coniferous trees
his left hand.” to develop its identity as a stingy In what Williams termed a 10 Falls behind 60 Allow to pass 25 Taj Mahal city 43 Mex. neighbor
The box score may have only list- defensive team. “hand-to-hand combat type of 14 “Tiny Bubbles” singer 61 Benevolent order 26 Pakistan neighbor 44 Submit a tax return over the
ed Henson with three blocks on the In three of their last four games, game,” UNC was able to win 15 Tip-top 62 Cowgirl Evans 27 Engrossed Internet
16 Towards the sheltered side, 63 Cropped up 28 Move like a baby 45 Hobbyist’s plane, e.g.
night, but that number obscures the Tar Heels (5-3) have held their through toughness and attrition. 29 Like some seals 46 Old floorboard sound
at sea Down
the impact he had in leading the opponents below 40 percent shoot- “This was a big win for us,” for- 17 Specialized jargon 1 High-tech organizer, briefly 30 Feathered friends 49 Golden State sch.
defense. ing from the field in wins. ward Harrison Barnes said. 18 “__ call us, we’ll ...” 2 English or French 33 Sonny of Sonny and Cher 50 Carpentry fastener
“I think on one of the plays, 19 Red sky, to a sailor instrument 34 Happily __ after 51 Certain Scandinavian
“I think we’re pretty close “For us to go out there and per- 52 Filmdom’s Preminger
20 Sidewalk periodical vendor 3 “Picnic” dramatist 35 Eft, when mature
(DeAndre) Liggins drove right by to reaching our potential (on form the way we did, not give in, 37 Like the victims in “Arsenic 53 Penpoints
23 __-Locka, Florida 4 Braggarts
me,” guard Dexter Strickland said. defense),” point guard Larry Drew not get down on ourselves as the 24 Gut courses 5 Lively nightclub and Old Lace” 57 Sight organ
“I was confident John was going to II said. “We still have mental lapses lead got bigger, that showed a lot.” 25 Edwards or Langley, e.g. 6 Thompson of “Family”
get me. He had a big block, we got and breakdowns here and there, 31 Political corruption 7 Hula __
the steal and scored off the transi- 32 Police busts 8 Green Gables girl
but once we erase all of that, we’re Contact the Sports Editor 9 Prepare
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tion. His presence down low is very going to be pretty hard to beat.” at sports@unc.edu. Franklin 10 Taoism founder
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free throws a lay-up, so it was their choice,” he
said. “They put me at the line, and
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“It’s a struggle for him from the But as important as free throws 42 Court-ordered
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Williams said. “He’s trying to make what saved his team Saturday isn’t HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1 J ...1:00-4:00-7:00-10:00 obligation
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going to get better at that.” “I don’t talk much about free LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS K .................1:20-4:20-7:25-9:50 48 Philanthropic
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