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Student affairs VP pool narrows to 3 finalists

By STEVEN WRIGHT The Chronicle

The vice president for student affairs pool has narrowed to a group of three finalists who will visit the campus this weekend.

The confidential list of finalists, made available to only a handful of senior administrators and student leaders until it was obtained by The Chronicle yesterday, comprises Cynthia Cherrey, assistant vice president for student affairs at University of Southern California; Larry Mon-

eta, associate vice president for campus services at the University of Pennsylvania; and Judith

Ruderman, Duke’s vice provost get input,” said search commitfor academic affairs and admintee Co-chair Stephen Nowicki, istrative services. an associate professor of biology.

The candidates will begin ar“We set our priorities based riving Thursday for a series of upon the input we received from interviews with the selection committee, senior administrators, student affairs officials and students. After interviews are completed in mid-April, the fist will be submitted to President Nan Keohane, with comments from members of the community. Keohane is expected to announce her selection in May. “The first several months of the search involved us canvassing the university community to

those discussions.”

The committee reviewed the applications of nearly 100 people to whittle its pool down to three.

Since its inception in October, the search committee sought applicants with strong managerial skills and records of leadership and academic accomplishment.

They tried to find someone who could be sensitive to the needs of various student groups.

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City Council tabs Marcia Conner new city manager Currently Austin, Texas’ city manager, the Virginia native ‘brings youthful vigor’ to complicated position

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DUKE-BOUND DANIEL EWING (RIGHT) will begin his Cameron Indoor Stadium career tonight in the McDonald’s All-America game.

Future Blue Devil Ewing stars in All-America game

By THOMAS STEINBERGER The Chronicle

The top high school basketball players in the country, including Duke’s sole recruit for the class of 2005, will meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium tonight for the McDonald’s All-America game.

Future Blue Devil Daniel Ewing will join high-profile players such as «

Eddy Curry and Dajaun Wagner in the annual contest that has a track record of featuring future NBA stars. Ewing, a lanky 6-foot-4 shooting guard, is known for his speed and perimeter shot, as well as a calm demeanor off" the court.

“He’s quick, he’s a good shooter, but most importantly, he’s got good floor sense,” the West squad’s head coach Robert Hughes said. “Basketball sense—not many kids have that. He needs to play better defense, but then I don’t know many players who don’t.”

Playing at his fixture home court, Ewing will be a focus at this year’s game—particularly since several of the big-name stars will be no-shows.

Six-foot-11 DeSagana Diop and 7-foot-1 Tyson Chandler, both considered probable NBA lottery picks, will not be playing. Diop suffered a foot injury See

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Durham City Council members voted unanimously yesterday to hire Marcia Conner, currently assistant city manager of Austin, Texas, to be the city’s first female manager.

The forty-three-year-old has worked in Austin since 1994 and was the budget director of Arlington, Va., from 1989 to 1994.

If she accepts the position, Conner will replace Lament Ewell, who left in December to become city manager of San Diego, Calif.

“I think, based on things she had to say, that she’s the kind of person who can lead a community,” said council member Lewis Cheek.

Conner, a native of Columbia, S.C., would come to the city at a critical time—Durham faces a $lO million shortfall for the 2001-02 budget and struggles over downtown development.

“She’s a very competent professional with a strong experience in planning and budgeting who has a vision for this community,” said Floyd member.

McKissick, a council McKissick said he hopes the deal will be closed by Thursday.

Just following the vote, council members met in closed session to discuss Conner’s contract. Conner earns $120,000 in her Austin job; Ewell left the position with a salary of $150,623.

Mayor Nick Tennyson said he thinks Conner will accept the position.

“She’s no less interested today than when she made that speech Satur-

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day—‘l want to be your city manager,’” he said, quoting her.

Conner could not be reached for comment yesterday.

In the decision to tap Conner over fellow finalists Bill Hargett, assistant city manager of Pompano Beach, Fla., and John Rowe, interim city manager in Clifton Forge, Va., council members were impressed by Conner’s energy and knowledge, said Mayor Pro Tern Howard Clement.

“She brings youthful vigor to the management process,” he said.

The selection follows a Saturday public forum where Conner emerged the favorite of many audience members. At the forum, Conner maintained that development must be in sync with the ability of the school system to handle growth and that the city government’s staff should reflect the diversity of its community.

Clement said public support for Conner weighed into the decision. “It certainly was a positive impact, but was not the deciding factor,” he said.

Conner, president of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in community planning.

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U.S. vetoes resolution for U.N. observer force The United States vetoed a resolution backing a U.N. observer force to help protect Palestinians after marathon efforts to reach a compromise failed, marking the first U.S. Security Council veto in four years.

Judge rules against affirmative action Bernard Friedman, a federal judge in Detroit, ruled that the admissions system of the University of Michigan’s law school was unconstitutional because of the way it considered an applicant’s race.

Britain considers vaccinating livestock The British government

said it would seek the European Union’s permission to vaccinate livestock, even though it would lose its “foot-and-mouth free” status on world markets and not be allowed to export livestock.

California approves electricity rate increase The California Public

Utilities Commission unanimously approved electricity rate increases of up to 46 percent to head off blackouts this summer and keep the state’s two biggest utilities from going under.

Democrats seek quick stimulus with tax rebate Senate Democrats proposed a $5OO tax rebate for each American taxpayer in order to give the economy an immediate $6O bilion jolt, but Republicans insisted any 2001 stimulus plan be accompanied by President George W. Bush’s tax cut.

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Senate rejects Hagel amendment

The vote was a sign of support for the proposed bill to ban soft money

By DAVID ESPO Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Senate signaled support for the soft money ban at the heart of campaign finance legislation backed by Sen.

John McCain, R-Ariz., Tuesday amid fresh indications that President George W. Bush would sign the measure if it reaches his desk.

On a vote of 60-40, the Senate rejected a move by Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., to limit the loosely regulated donations—customarily five- or sixfigure checks given the political parties —without outlawing them.

“Our principal goal has been for a long time to get rid of soft money,” Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., exulted

afterward. “This was the vote that lawmakers know the president would be willing to sign a ban—degot rid of soft money.”

The vote came as Sen. Conrad spite his refusal to embrace it durBums, R-Mont., confirmed reports ing last year’s presidential primary that Bush had told him he was pre- competition with McCain.

“He does believe that individuals pared to sign the bill if it clears Congress, despite longstanding should be able to give [soft money] misgivings about the elimination of donations, but he wants to balance soft money. In an interview, Burns that philosophy with his desire to said he and the president had a sign campaign finance reform legis“private conversation” aboard Air lation,” said one presidential adviser, Force One Monday that he was reluctant to discuss. But asked whether reports circulating about Bush’s remarks were true, he answered in the affirmative.

Separately, one Bush adviser, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the White House is letting

speaking on condition of anonymity.

The midday Senate vote on soft money was one in a series of tests confronting McCain, Feingold and others struggling to hold their coalition together as they press for final passage.

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Arab leaders meet, back Palestinians

By JAMAL HALABY Associated Press

AMMAN, Jordan Arab leaders at their first regular summit in 10 years pledged strong support Tuesday for the Palestinian uprising against Israel.

But the leaders from the 22-member Arab League are still trying to forge the same unity over Iraq, whose 1990 invasion ofKuwait shattered Arab ranks and led to Iraq’s international isolation.

In speech after speech, the Arab leaders praised the 6-month-old Palestinian uprising. And some—including Syria and Lebanon—harshly rebuked Israel.

Even President Bashar Assad of Syria, whose country has had bumpy relations with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, backed the Palestinians. And he criti-

cized Israel for electing Ariel Sharon as prime minister.

“To know the reality of the coming peace, it is necessary to know the reality of the Israeli street,” Assad said in remarks interrupting the official text of his speech.

“It is a racist society and more racist than Nazism.”

Assad added, “We stretch our hands to our Palestinian brothers and we tell them that we stand by you... in establishing your Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital and we stand by you in support of the intefadeh.”

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi surprised the gathering by proposing that Israel join the 22-nation Arab League, saying that was the only way to contain the Jewish state, according to an Arab diplomat who attended the meeting.

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Big Dance proves big time for fund-raising fox trot Many administrators travel to Minneapolis for fun, funds

By STEVEN WRIGHT The Chronicle

If all goes according to plan, the members of the men’s basketball team will not be the only ones leaving Minneapolis as winners. Several of the University’s senior administrators will trek to Minnesota this week to support the team, but before, during and after the game, administrators will have both work and play on their minds. For several Duke officials, the trip will serve as an opportunity to meet with potential donors and solidify relationships that can translate into large gifts.

“We try to take as many potential and current donors to basketball games as possible,” said Peter Vaughn, director of communications and donor relations.

“But the bigger and more important the basketball game, the more pressure there is to take as many donors as possible.”

Athletics department development officials will send five people to focus on an estimated 1,000 athletic department supporters. Additionally, Susan Ross, associate athletic director, will coordinate the effort and personally meet with some 50 supporters who have the potential to become significant donors.

Tm not paid to watch the game. I’m paid to make sure that those who may support Duke have a good time and to take care of all logistical arrangements,” Ross said. “If all goes well, I hope to sleep very little and talk a lot.”

Although members of the Iron Dukes, varsity club and others pay their own expenses in Minneapolis, Ross’ officers will be meeting the groups’ special needs. In addition to making sure matters such as transportation and lodging are arranged, athletics development officials take care ofthe bizarre unexpected problems that are bound to arise.

“There’s a lot of stuff that happens that its really hard to predict,” Ross said.

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Duke last visited the Final Four in said Keohane, “a much bigger pin 1999. The team went on the lose the But not everyone will have the opchampionship game, but officials said portunity to enjoy the festivities and the loss did not hurt the school’s overall the historic game. A handful of administrators have chosen to stay behind. fund-raising efforts.

“We have pretty hard evidence Provost Peter Lange and Vice President Allison Haltom, who is also university whether the team wins or loses—it doessecretary, will cheer for the Blue Devils n’t affect development,” Vaughn said.

Although the final game may not from Durham.

“Every time we have gone to the matter much for development purposes, more than a national championship is Final Four and I attended the game, we on the line for some University officers. lost,” joked Haltom. “I feel that it is my During the Atlantic Coast Conference obligation to stay right here.”

Development officers have been trying to settle all requests for tickets—contacting the athletic department’s ticket office, and, in extreme cases, obtaining the tickets from corporations that have already purchased them.

While in Minneapolis, the University has scheduled multiple events to provide opportunities for administrators to meet with alumni and other supporters. The Office of Alumni Affairs is spearheading a massive picnic Saturday afternoon. One of the trip’s highlights, however, is a reception held

by President Nan Keohane, and if the men make it to the championship game, the University will hold a special pep rally for fans.

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Some primates adapted to promiscuity

A new study by a team of behavioral ecologists at the University of Virginia found that in some nonhuman primates sexual promiscuity is accompanied by a more robust immune system. By analyzing blood samples from healthy females of 41 different species, researchers discovered that the white blood cell counts of promiscuous species like yellow baboons are 50 percent higher than cell counts of monogamous species. Researchers think their results are a product of evolutionary selection that seeks to balance the benefits of having many mates with the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.

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A survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found that only one-third of Americans get their recommended eight hours of sleep per night. Another 40 percent of working adults have trouble staying awake on the job while 43 percent use caffeine to help them stay awake at work. The survey also revealed that Americans are having less sex but spending more time working than they did five years ago—3B percent of the nation’s adults reported having sex less than once a week while the average work week rose to 46 hours.

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Oncology researchers have found that survivors of childhood cancer have six times the usual risk of developing a completely new malignancy in adulthood. Chemotherapy and radiation used to battle the original cancer may cause damage in patients’ DNA, triggering other forms of cancer later in life.

Researchers found especially heightened risk for breast cancer, which occurred 16 times more than expected, and bone cancer, which was 19 times more common than usual. Doctors are attempting to make use of alternative treatments, but aggressive approaches are often necessary to ensure that the cancer is eliminated completely.

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Claiming that the “crack baby" stigma is overhyped and harmful to its victims, researchers at Boston University are emphasizing that the use of alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs while pregnant is just as harmful as cocaine. Using cocaine as a scapegoat, researchers say, leads teachers to assume that “crack kids" will be disruptive and backward.

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Duke acquires anesthesiology center

By TESSA LYONS The Chronicle

With the help of the Duke Clinical Research Institute and the International Anesthesia Research Society, Duke is now home to one of only two research centers with a primary focus on anesthesiology.

Dr. Mark Newman, Duke professor and vice chair of anesthesiology and chief of cardiothorasic anesthesiology, will direct the new center, whose goal is to design and conduct large-scale clinical trials in order to further research to improve the outcomes and quality of life for surgical patients.

“A year ago, after a report from the lARS strategic planning committee, the idea was brought up to expand our mission,” said Anne Maggiore of the lARS. Soon after, the LARS Board of Trustees issued a request for proposals from any anesthesiology department at a major medical school that would like to house the new center. After receiving several bids and narrowing the pool to just Duke and John Hopkins universities, the committee finally decided on the North Carolina location.

Maggiore, who spoke on behalf of the institute, said that the pre-existing infrastructure of the DCRI made the decision much easier. “Rather than having to start from scratch in trial management, at Duke we have that infrastructure,” she said.

Newman, who has worked in Duke’s anesthesiology department for nine years, said Duke is already a frontrunner in coordinating large-scale clinical trials for anesthesiology—making this an easily manageable task. Newman said that under his direction, a 40-university consortium has already submitted a request for a nationwide clinical trial to be sponsored by the National Institute of the Humanities. “That showed the lARS that we could do this.... And it showed there was a high probability that we could do this well,” he said.

Dr. Lee Fleischer, vice chair of anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University, will serve as the center’s co-director.

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THE NEW ANESTHESIOLOGY CENTER will be located in the North Pavilion building. The center will be a part of the Duke Clinical Research Institute, which currently takes up seven floors of the building. research projects, Newman and Fleischer decided before the final announcement that wherever the center would be housed, it would be best that they continue collaboration.

“He and I are complementary,” Fleischer said. “We have areas where we directly overlap—in the cardiovascular region—but he does neurological research and I do health services and outreach patients.... Together, we cover the gamut of preoperative care.”

Newman said he and his staff will guide research initiatives in conjunction with a steering committee of anesthesiologists and the lARS board of directors. “[Anesthesiology research] is moving toward a second phase, and this is intervention,” said Newman. “In some individuals, [even if] they survive and do very well after surgery, there are some complications that alter their quality of life.,.. We are working so that those are no longer an issue in surgery.”

Newman explained that surgeries sometimes result in increased kidney and cognitive dysfunction and long-term cognitive decline.

Although the LARS and the DCRI have yet to iron out all the details, some questions about oversight have been resolved. In particular, Newman will report directly to the lARS Board of Trustees, who will provide about $1 million of initial funding through a limited-liability corporation. “The obvious goal is to bring in preoperative clinical trials from the NIH and other groups so that soon we will be self-supporting,” Newman said.

At the start, the new center will be heavily integrated with the DCRI, with much of the staff sharing responsibilities.

“I think it is the combination of space and infrastructure that will allow us to start at a run,” Newman said. “I won’t have to hire to do this research.... I will be able to start right ahead in this process.”

Scientists to testify on dangers of cloning

By RICHARD SALTUS The Boston Globe

With at least two maverick groups announcing plans to try to genetically replicate human beings, scientists are preparing to testify before Congress this week that such ventures are likely to yield infants who are deformed or illness-prone, or bom with undetectable

health complications.

Even ifthe idea won moral approval—which most scientists and ethicists agree is unlikely—researchers point to a wide range of defects affecting cloned animals that are not understood and would probably show up in humans as well.

Cloning is a method of making genetically identical copies of living cells and has been used with varied success in experiments that created genetic twins of living mice, sheep and other animals.

Many of the replicated animals, however, were bom with or developed genetic defects. What most disturbs anti-

cloning scientists like Dr. Rudolf Jaenisch at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Mass., is that unlike birth defects caused by mutant genes, the malformations that cloning can wreak can’t be detected by prenatal diagnosis.

“These clones—if they’re ever produced—might not show that anything is wrong until they begin socializing or going to school,” Jaenisch said. Wouldbe doners who say they could diagnose problems before birth Jaenisch called “ignorant of the science.”

Jaenisch is scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Announcements of cloning plans prompted the hearing, held to determine whether the Food and Drug Administration has authority to regulate clinical research in human cloning. The FDA asserts that it does.

The United States has no outright

ban on human cloning, though some states do, but public funds cannot be

used for such research. Professional groups are opposed to it.

An organization called Clonaid, whose members believe the human race was created by advanced extraterrestrials who cloned life forms, said it will soon try to replicate a human, in what it described as a “perfect” test case.

According to a press release, the “customer” is an American family who lost a 10-month-old baby to “medical malpractice in a hospital” and is willing to pay the $200,000 that Clonaid says the procedure would cost.

The other cloning group that’s gone public recently includes Italian reproductive specialist Dr. Severino Antinori and a colleague in Kentucky, Dr. Panayiotis Zavos, who roiled Italian religious and scientific leaders by vowing to produce a clone within two years for an infertile couple.

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Alcohol Task Force debates policy recommendations

By AMBIKA KUMAR The Chronicle

The Alcohol Task Force held its first meeting in several months yesterday to discuss the 21 recommendations the Alcohol Policy Review Committee released last week. The group discussed the merits of the suggestions—which

understanding of what our [administrative] expectations were,” said Sue Wasiolek, assistant vice president for student affairs. “I’m not certain we’re going to be able to reach any balanced, legal

understanding.”

Wasiolek said she was struck by one ATF member’s misinterpretation of the centered around the short-term re- APRC’s recommendation that the Uniquirement of security at commons room versity allow more third-party vendors parties and the eventual elimination of on campus to serve alcohol. Sean Young, these parties—but did not come to any Duke Student Government vice presiconcrete conclusions. dent for community interaction, said he The most heated debate took place on had assumed that the APRC’s suggesa more philosophical level, as members tion was an indirect attempt to facilitate discussed the power of the task force itunderage drinking—instead of an effort self and the precarious legal position of to encourage responsible, legal drinking. the University.

“As long as the principles are loud Under one APRC recommendation, and clear, that way students can see exresident advisers and area coordinators actly what these rules are aiming at,” would no longer be the main enforcers of Young said later in the meeting. “They’ll the alcohol policy in dormitories. ATF know where the University is at and Chair Jim Clack said instead, more what their responsibility is.”

Clack, also interim vice president for adults should be placed in dorms. But, Clack said, the University is not willing student affairs, reported at the meeting to fund such a proposal, leading two that senior-level administrators had reATF members to question their influjected a proposal to require police at ence on policy. commons room parties. That suggestion “If we can’t use our presence to push stemmed from the APRC’s desire to this recommendation, then what are equalize the cost of holding parties in we doing here?” said Naomi Quinn, commons rooms and other venues.

“It [placed] the police in a bind,” professor of cultural anthropology. “If this can’t be one recommendation we Clack said, emphasizing the liability the have any suasion to implement, [what University faces when it condones unare we doing]?” derage drinking. “Enforcing part of the The task force also expressed frustralaw and not enforcing part of the law—tion with the inherent conflict between you can’t really do that.”

The task force also discussed what the University’s legal obligations and its desire to encourage safe and responsible Clack called a potential conflict between drinking. Several said they had given up the recommendation to notify parents of alcohol abuse and the suggestion to enhope of finding a middle ground.

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THE NEARLY ONE-YEAR-OLD ALCOHOL TASK FORCE, pictured here at one of its first meetings ever, discussed yesterday alcohol policy and its role and power.

the amnesty clause—which frees students from any judicial penalties ifthey seek treatment at the Emergency Department for overconsumption of alcohol. But Young agreed that parental notification is a safety measure, not a disciplinary action.

In addition, Clack directed the ATF’s attention to a suggestion mandating

that the fire code be enforced in commons room parties—a policy that would significantly reduce the number of students at a party. Regardless ofthe University’s position, Clarence Birkhead, chief of the Duke University Police Department, said the fire marshal will likely enforce the code more vigorously in the future.

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Learn Both Sides Of The Aramark Issue On March 28, DSG will make its final decision whether to bring ARAMARK to campus to comanage The Great Hall, Oak Room, Chick-fil-A, and The Marketplace. The Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee (DUSDAC) would like to present both sides of the issue to the Duke Community. Make your opinion count bye-mailing your DSG legislator.

WHY SAY NO TO ARAMARK? The following is taken from a flyer distributed on campus.

DUSDAC claims that ARAMARK will offer students “an innovative and continually changing dining program”. What do students, faculty, and employees at other universities think of ARAMARK? At MIT: Source: Staff editorial in MlT’s The Tech newspaper, March 15, 1999, via Lexis-Nexis campus wire For a decade now, MIT and the Department of Housing and Food Services have had the opportunity to reform the dining system at MIT. The Tech has thrice in the past denounced the decisions of HFS in extending ARAMARK’s contract. Upon this fifth renewal of ARAMARK’s contract when the Institute has already adopted a much-reformed policy with student input The Tech urges for a one-day symbolic boycott of MIT Dining Services.

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second cook Kenneth Brown: “[ARAMARK] is now looking at the bottom line. Their bottom line may look good, but their overall quality is crap.” first chef Mike Schoen: “[The chefs] have seen quality of food decline and choices of food decline as well as portions.”

Chef “Reverend” Williams: “For what [the students] pay to go here, [the students] should be getting

a higher product.”

At Brandeis: Source: article in Brandeis University’s The Justice newspaper

“employees say they are fed up with managerial mistreatment, while many students continue to voice their dissatisfaction with the quality of service.”

These ads are produced by the Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee.

For more information and a list of sources used here, contact jafl2@duke.edu.

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WHY SAY YES TO ARAMARK? DUSDAC conducted extensive research regarding ARAMARK’s reputation throughout the country. We’ve found that though there are some problems, the vast majority of students appreciate ARAMARK’s service.

Of the 400 college campuses that ARAMARK services, only a handful have ever had complaints. At these few schools experiencing problems, comprehensive research has shown the problems are often with the school itself and not ARAMARK. Most schools that have problems have unresponsive University administrators, no flexibility in dining plans, no diversity of options on campus, and no student advisory committee unlike the services provided at Duke.

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Since 1999, MIT recruited a former Duke administrator and has created a system modeled after Duke that is considerably more successful: The Tech: “Student input was very important to the success of the dining facilities at Duke University.

One way [to improve] will be the creation of a student committee to help with fine-tuning menu choices.”

The Tech stresses that ARAMARK is not to be blamed for the administration’s decision. “To ARAMARK’s credit, they have been reforming dining, and student satisfaction has risen in recent years.”

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Union members staged a lengthy strike that shut down Yale dining halls during their last contract negotiations.”

The comments came only 10 months before the cooks’ labor contract with the university expired.

“I feel abandoned by Yale, not ARAMARK,” one assistant manager said.

“While the cooks complained about a reduction in portion sized for meat and fish products, it was the advisory board that approved the reduction to avoid plate waste”, said Katherine Cappeluto ‘O4, who is a Dining Services advisory board representative. “They take what we say to heart.” :

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Kabir Kumar, Brandeis Student Government: “[ARAMARK has been] very responsive. They meet with student government pretty regularly. I am a vegetarian-they very quickly brought in new vegetarian options.”

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It is true that there have been some problems at other schools; however, these are exceptions to ARAMARK’s generally positive reputation at universities. With ARAMARK, Duke can access better training programs and offer higher quality food than Duke can with its own resources. Most importantly, Duke and the student body will have full control over ARAMARK’s operations.

Is Aramark good for employees?

YES! The Union leadership realizes ARAMARK will provide training and promotional opportunities Duke has never been able to provide. Employees are comfortable because Duke has guaranteed their job security, pay and benefits. After being included in the discussion, the individual workers also support this move. They recently voted 27-0 in favor of the resolution with 4 undecided.

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UNC’s Daily Tar Heel decides against running ad Black Student Movement President per’s role in the community at many uniTyra Moore. The editor also hopes to versities, including the University of CalThe Daily Tar Heel at the University of print a commentary written by UNC ifornia at Berkeley and Brown University.

Chancellor James Moeser.

“I wanted to [run the ad] mostly beNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill has decidrun an a the cause I think views such as his are unanti-slavery reparations Moore, senior, supported ed not to DTK’s advertisement that has cause a furor decision. “I think that at many of the derheard and underrepresented on this campuses, they were running this ad campus,” Dees said. “I don’t agree with across the country and here at Duke. the run ad author under the premise of wanting to create this tone, but I think what he has to say DTH will Instead, David Horowitz’s arguments in the form dialogue on campus,” she said. “The way is not racist at all and makes a lot of of an opinion column. The Chronicle ran that Matt Dees has chosen to present it sense.... [The Chronicle] did the right the ad March 19, leading to a campus is a much more effective way of creating thing. We’re just trying to learn from dialogue, by giving all sides of an issue.” everybody else’s mistakes.” protest and demands for an apology.

She added that regardless of the Dees did not feel the decision was a “We thought this was the best way,” said DTH Editor Matt Dees. “If people DTK’s decision, members of the black legal question. Constitutional law exsee the ad, they’re automatically going community had been discussing ways to pert William Van Alstyne—William and to go into an uproar. We hope this way, raise the issue campuswide.

Thomas Perkins professor of law—has Dees said he initially thought argued that for The Chronicle, the deciwe’ll be able to [foster] some thoughtful and sensible discussion.” Dees said the Horowitz’s opinion should run as an ad sion was not a legal one. But he said news and business staffs of the paper but that he has learned from the misthat at a public university, it might be a discussed the ad at length but that the takes of The Chronicle and other newspacase of state-sponsored discrimination.

The Daily Tar Heel is largely indepenultimate decision came from the paper’s pers. The ad, entitled “Ten Reasons Why general manager and business manager. Reparations for Slavery is a Bad Idea— dent from UNC and earns its funding Horowitz’s column will run Monday, And Racist Too,” has provoked a debate through advertisements. The paper does receive free space in the student union, alongside a column written by Dees and about free speech and a campus newspa-

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and Van Alstyne said the legality of the decision would depend on the DTK’s level of integration into the university. He said the paper’s decision to run Horowitz’s opinion as a column changes the picture.

“I can well imagine this would indicate then that they are not withholding the perspective or disapproving of it in anyway,” Van Alstyne said. “They wish to dissociate themselves from receiving advertising revenue.”

Phil Meyer, Knight chair in journalism at UNC, emphasized that any advertising decision must be based on its effect on business. He said, for example, the DTH decided in 1991 not to run a controversial ad denying the existence of the Holocaust.

“The publisher’s justification for not running it was... because it was a business decision,” Meyer said. “It would alienate and upset enough of his readers that it would be bad for business.

Whether to not to accept an ad is indeed a business decision.”

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“Issues of ethnic diversity have been very important to the committee,” Nowicki said.

Cynthia Cherrey, who was a finalist for a similar position at Emory University last year, holds a doctorate in communications. She has written and researched extensively on student affairs, organizational culture and leadership. Recently, she has begun addressing social space issues at USC, where she is overseeing the construction of a new $BO million campus center. Known on her campus as a strong advocate for students, Cherrey has also worked closely with the school’s minority groups and student government.

Moneta, who did not want to comment on his appli-

cation, has spent the last several years focusing on issues relating to housing and residence life at Penn. In 1997, he helped develop a comprehensive residential college system. He went on to coordinate the school’s $3OO million dorm renovation project.

He also oversaw the school’s athletic department and his division’s $BO million annual budget.

Before becoming the University of Pennsylvania’s associate vice president, Moneta served as its associate vice provost for university life. In this position, Moneta, who holds a doctorate in education from the University of Michigan, was in charge of academic programs in residence halls and non-academic programs like drug and alcohol education.

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In that position, Ruderman said, she has had a great deal of interaction with students while working on committees addressing issues like academic integrity, the undergraduate judicial code and undergraduate admissions and financial aid.

“I really like to bring people together and help facilitate discussions that will lead to solving problems,” said Ruderman, who said she has an interest in revisiting issues such as race-relations and residential equity.

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Graduates need a voice week, members of the Graduate Student and Professional Council made it known that they were considering requesting an additional seat on the Board ofTrustees. GPSC makes a legitimate point that the balance of power currently may be skewedundergraduates have two voting members of the board and one nonvoting member, as opposed to the graduate and professional student community’s one The University should consider the request thoughtfully and begin a dialogue about the possibility. But before that happens, GPSC must justify its call for another seat.

The role of a Young Trustee is not to represent any particular student body, but instead to bring an independent, young voice to the table. It is not a system of constituency. And since administrators have suggested that the extra GPSC seat, if won, would most likely come at the expense of a DSG-elected seat, GPSC must articulate why that seat is needed and why the current balance should change.

If GPSC is to gain another seat on the board, its members must also decide on an allocation ofthose seats between its graduate student and professional students. Graduate and professional students are two different groups with distinct concerns; a 22-year-old medical student and a 30-year-old literature scholar do not bring the same experiences or interests to the board.

The University’s response to GPSC’s request has thus far been inadequate. Instead of simply encouraging GPSC and Duke Student Government to discuss the merits of a reallocation of seats amongst themselves, the University should encourage an open dialogue on the role of graduate and professional life at Duke and decide on what form that life should take in the University’s power structure.

University administrators should not hide behind precedent as a reason not to consider GPSC’s request.

GPSC has emerged as an important advocate in such issues as graduate and professional students in the master plan, grad student social space and grad student concerns in library renovations. Another relevant point the council has raised is the perceived need for more grad students to sit on the Board ofTrustees’ subcommittees.

The University should not be dismissive of GPSC’s call for greater representation on the Board ofTrustees. However, the Board ofTrustees, at 37 members, is already a bloated decisionmaking body.

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Peter Vaughn, director of communications and donor relations, commenting on using trips to the Final Four to raise money for Duke (see story, page three)

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Criticism of protesters also serves to silence freedom When I first read David Horowitz’s March 19 ad, I was outraged, but I was extremely proud of the response of the student body. I am honored to be among peers who have made such an impressive demonstration of making their opinions heard and taking action to stand up for what they believe in. I really commend their efforts and I hope that they will not give up their fight.

But what I am most disappointed in is The Chronicle’s decision to run the ad and for referenced letter, see

some of the responses that have been given to the protesters. Many of them have

been demeaning and pejorative and completely contradictory to the points that they support.

I will use Law Professor George Christie’s March 23 letter as an example. Christie wrote, “One wonders if it has occurred to the protesters that many people on this campus find their behavior offensive and threatening.”

When I read this I was horrified and shocked that such a point was even considered.

One wonders if it has occurred to The Chronicle that many people on this campus would find the newspaper’s behavior offensive and threatening. How can a person advocate one opinion as free speech and applaud it for being bold and willing to offend and then turn around and condemn another group for doing the same thing? This is discrimination and racism in its

most obvious form.

Wai-Ping Chim Trinity ’O4

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Free speech necessitates knowing all viewpoints protecting us from the closeminded ideologies at either extreme of the political specally committed to uphold? trum. This occurs only when Many of our freedoms cannot they publish the information exist outside ofrelationships about all viewpoints. It is that we have with others only by hearing what all because it is only through sides of a story say, even others that we can gain the hearing what is reprehensible and vile to us, that we can knowledge of different possibilities. The knowledge of have the knowledge to make other possibilities constitutes a choice and therefore say the very ability to be free, for that we are free. If one knows it is only with that knowlbut one perspective of an edge that those possibilities issue, even if that perspectruly exist to us. Repressing tive were the only true one, one has not freely chosen it. knowledge is a greater obstaI am thankful that The cle to freedom than any other published type of oppression because it Chronicle eliminates any possibility of Horowitz’s advertisement, not because I agree with all another choice. acts as one of that it said, but because The The press the guardians of our liberty, Chronicle staff stood up for Is freedom a sound bite and a catchword, or is it an opportunity that we are actu-

our freedom. They have preserved our knowledge of

other possibilities.

The ongoing argument should not be focused on whether to stifle freedom by not allowing such ideas to even exist, but on educating each another on the consequences ofeach ofthe various

possibilities. If what Horowitz

said was wrong, then utilize your energy in teaching others why it was wrong. Analyze his or her arguments and show where the fallacies he.

Open up the possibility to choose and then help others to choose correctly.

Owen Yeates Graduate student, Department of Political Science

Coverage surrounding ad lacks educational aspect I have been proud to witness the course of events over the last few days regarding The Chronicle’s decision to run an inflammatory ad arguing against the validity of payment of reparations to

simply sensing the level of concern for such issues prior to publication or responding to its publication in the days

that followed, would, with great spirit, endeavor to inform the community of the essence of the topic.

Disregarding its implications, and allowing the issue to flap in the wind after causing the firestorm, lacks courage and substance many expect from responsible

African Americans to compensate for the economical and emotional hurt slavery brought upon them. Events of protest and rebuttal throughout the week are miraculous demonstrations of the constitutionally-based right to free newspapers. speech, as discourse from While articles provided many sides indicates that as the community with a great a community we respect one who-did-what and who-saidanother’s rights to voice and what, they have not helped consider differing views. readers understand the issue My disappointment comes any more than they did prior in the lack of follow-through to the March 19 publication

by The Chronicle staff to of the reparations ad. A reagrasp the issue presented in sonable expectation would be the forum and help the comthat four days after the event munity flesh it out. A more the community would know, responsible staff, whether in some detail, the back-

ground, basic and supporting facts regarding reparations, who is involved and why the debate has so many people feeling so hurt. While an apology isn’t required, The Chronicle might admit it owed the community more than it gave.

Certainly it would be unfair to print one side if the other cannot be produced. But with that policy should come the vision that addresses the issues raised in the publication representing the nature of their impact and influence in the community. While many felt offended by the ad, the greatest offense seemed to be taken when nothing else was said.

Steve Wilkins Senior admissions officer, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Repairing free speech

At a supposedly enlightened university, reactions against political incorrectness run contrary to our ideals book to explore the issue. The initia- viewpoints when it comes to anything the freedom of the press like any high tion of a discussion concerning this remotely having to do with race. It is school history teacher would do?

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the response I expected from a supposedly enlightened, civilized campus population.

None of that happened, but I really wasn’t surprised in the least.

Dave Nigro Instead, some students were upset Ridiculous. the ad even appeared in the paper.

That is the only word that comes to Thoughtful debate was replaced by the mind after the events of last week conthrowing of epithets, angry “protests” cerning David Horowitz’s advertiseand threats of committing crimes ment in The Chronicle. against The Chronicle and its staff.

The Chronicle’s decision to run the Intelligent discussion? You know this ad made me proud to be associated campus well by now. This is Duke. with an organization with such When people even whisper race, we all strength in its journalistic convictions. know that within the impenetrable The resultant words and actions of three-foot wall there is only one “right” some on this campus made me viewpoint to express. The Thought ashamed to be an undergraduate at Police immediately dub all other points of view racist, offensive, and are thus Duke University.

A week and half ago, The Chronicle forbidden to be even mentioned.

This response is at best juvenile and ran an ad stating that slavery reparations were a “bad idea.” After some at worst a dangerous threat to the negative feedback, Chronicle editor maintenance of our democratic Greg Pessin wrote a column explaining processes. Freedoms of speech and of and the press are essential to a democracy newspaper’s the decision President Nannerl Keohane wrote a such as ours that strives to build conletter urging a campus discussion of sensus by the clashing of opposing viewpoints. To challenge these rights is the issue. A few days and demonstrations later, protesters made several to imply that one person’s ideas take demands to The Chronicle and to precedence over another’s. If this were Keohane. These demands included the to happen, if the media were restricted running of free ads apologizing for the to broadcasting items that were first original ad and also presenting the deemed “acceptable” by an outside other side of the reparations issue. group, the free marketplace of ideas Some students discussed stealing would be irreparably compromised. every copy of The Chronicle, others Our country’s tradition of freedom would be lost. decided to confront staff members perThe sad thing is that everyone with sonally, and still others spoke of physiat least part of a high school education cal destruction of property.

What amazes me is that the ad knows this. How can Duke students, itself was never really discussed by students at an allegedly elite universithose who objected to it. It was an ty, possibly react in away that runs advertisement, and as such its goal counter to our core ideals of freedom? was to put forth strong statements in They can because we have created an the hopes people would discuss the atmosphere that makes it acceptable content and possibly buy Horowitz’s to advocate the silencing of opposing

atmosphere needs to changed. If we are to be truly intellectually free, all forms of speech and thought control must be eliminated.

Some speech may be uncomfortable, even a little hurtful, but as long as the speech falls within established legal limits it must not be subdued.

The knee-jerk labeling of voices that do not fall lock step into the predetermined “acceptable racial speech codes” must end. The thoughtful examination and exchange of ideas on racial issues must begin.

The other surprising element of this incident is the relative silence of community members who are outraged by the audacity of the protesters who think they should be able to control the press and who use childish and brutish methods to achieve their goals.

Keohane’s response did not pick a side.

Keohane is a respected political science scholar. Why is she not defending

Again, our suffocating atmosphere concerning racial issues works to hinder the expression of the most powerful member of the campus community.

The response to this ad makes me all the more eager to leave here in May. It makes me not want to be around people who, after years of this “fine” education, still believe that their ideas are so special that all others must be silenced. It is inspiring, though, to see some students defend their ideals and not back down under pressure from those with no regard for the freedoms our country that have protected for over 200 years. Let us not be confined by the chains of the campus Thought Police. The integrity of our free marketplace of ideas, a concept so crucial to the college campus, is at stake.

Dave Nigro is a Trinity senior.

Lopsided losses for U.S. workers An unexamined life Edward Benson Recent actions by the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Congress and President George Bush make clear that those of us who work for a living can look forward to a decrease in our rights and protections.

The first action is the Supreme Court decision this week allowing employers to force employees into arbitration agreements. The Supreme Court, ruling by that now-familiar five-to-four conservative margin, held that employment contracts can include a clause that takes away an employee’s right to sue if that worker has a grievance against the employer. In lieu of a suit, employees

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arbitration.

Proponents believe that this allows for easier administration, no lawsuits and far lower costs to businesses.

In reality, this is a negation of a worker’s right to correct illegal employer conduct. Not only that, but the Court held that no state law can exempt any worker from such arbitration clauses (the ostensibly states rights conservative majority simply acted to suppoit corporations). And in an ironic twist, the right of a corporation to sue an employee is left intact.

Also, the Supreme Court did not rule on the fairness of arbitration, leaving unresolved just how biased the arbitration process can be. The Supreme Court did con-

firm, however, that arbitration decisions are final and cannot be appealed to any authority.

This decision will lead to a downward spiral in

workers’ rights, as companies see the potential costsavings and implement mandatory arbitration clauses for every worker.

An attorney who represented the employer actually said, “It is not a big setback for workers because nothing compels a worker to sign the agreement for arbitration unless he or she desperately needs a job.” This reeks not only of indifference to working people, but of a complete lack of experience in the real world, where sometimes people truly are desperate for a job, and unscrupulous employers can take advantage of them.

And how many of us ever take a job we don’t need?

The second action of concern is the repeal of new workplace ergonomics regulations by the U.S. Congress and Bush. Critics have long maintained that such regulations—finally issued in the closing weeks of the Clinton administration —would be “burdensome and costly.”

But these regulations were the product of over 10 years ofstudies and had already been weakened under industry pressure. Repetitive strain injuries would have been directly addressed, whether from a computer keyboard or a chicken-processing line. Now, however, these new protections against debilitating problems have been stripped away.

One irony here is that responsible businesses have spent millions of dollars to improve product ergonomics. But now, if a corporation wants to buy the cheapest, most poorly engineered products for its workers, the company can do so without protecting workers, nor helping to support responsible businesses—who, thus, have less incentive to design worker-friendly products. Again, a downward spiral in worker environments is likely.

With astonishing candor, as he prepared to sign the

bill—and sign away newly-won rights of millions of American workers—Bush had the temerity to state, “This is a Congress that is beginning to get a sense of accomplishment.... [This is a] change in ergonomics regulations that I believe is positive. There are some positive developments. Things are getting done.”

Or more precisely, undone.

Some commentators bemoan “globalization” as the force most deeply harmful to workers, or dismiss political involvement as irrelevant. But as the actions outlined above make clear, globalization isn’t necessary for workers’ rights to be eroded —our own government’s institutions can turn on us. Why? Because of the involvement of corporate interests to elect and influence politicians, and the failure of we, the people, to be likewise involved.

These actions of the Supreme Court, the Congress and the President demonstrate who is being served.

These decisions serve corporations, especially those whose employment practices do not serve the longterm well-being of their workers. The rights and protections of workers are diminished for the sake of increased corporate profits.

Few, it seems, are willing to label these actions as the “class warfare” that they are.

But surely, we all can see that this Congress, this Supreme Court and this presidency have here made decisions that are hardly “of the people, by the people and for the people.” The current conservative leadership of these institutions have now made clear their disdain for millions of working men and women of this country.

Let us remember this.

Edward Benson is a Durham resident.

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no apologies

Bravo to Chronicle editor Greg Pessin and the rest of The Chronicle staff for understanding that free speech means sometimes offending someone and perhaps many. As Benjamin Franklin once noted that if a newspaper prints only that which offends no one, it will print nothing at all.

But, as The Chronicle obviously knows, its current situation has nothing to do with giving offense, but rather that it dared print an opinion with which the politically correct disagree The politically correct left abhors any speech which deviates from its own nar-

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rowly held views and seeks to silence any debate on the subject with cries of

“offensiveness.”

The Chronicle owes no apologies to anyone. I hope its staff members can withstand the heat, for they have upheld what I believe to be one of the most important traditions of journalism: fairness. The resulting debate can only be viewed as positive in the University’s tradition of free and open discussion of ideas.

Gary

Ludwick

Charlotte, N.C.

Safety precautions put in place if Duke wins misconduct also are subject to disciplinary action by the University. It should go without saying that members of the University community should not interfere with the work of police officers or emergency personnel.

In the past, celebrations of our team’s success have sometimes invited more wins. increased criminal activity on campus.

As we celebrate, we want to make Please remember to lock the doors of sure everyone not only has a good time, your car and dorm room. And remember but a safe time. Safety is a serious issue. that Safe Haven will be open to women In the past, there have been occasions who need assistance. Members of Duke where students’ exuberance seriously Rescue also will be available for students threatened their own safety and the who need help. Other safety measures safety of others. In order to make any will be taken as needed.

Access to the campus will be limitbasketball celebration safe, everyone should know that: ed. Students planning to watch the game A permit for a bonfire in front of at Cameron should remember to bring House P has been issued by the Durham their IDs. Students and employees planning to drive to campus also should have Fire Marshal in the event the men’s bastheir IDs. ketball team wins the national champiThere are consequences to dangeronship Monday night, April 2.

No permit has been issued for the ous behavior and such behavior will be semi-final game on Saturday night, stopped if it threatens the safety of March 31, and the fire marshal has clear- members of the University community.

Additionally, members of the A Team ly stated that any unauthorized bonfire could jeopardize the permit for Monday will be providing plastic cups to people night. In addition, only House P has been carrying bottles, and asking for the bottles as a safety precaution. A Team memapproved as a bonfire site.

While each of us shares responsibilbers and Duke Police will be available to

All of us are proud of our basketball teams’ accomplishments this season, and excited about the teams’ success. As we enter the final stretch of the season, we know that Duke’s “sixth man” will be rooting hard for the Blue Devils in Minneapolis and hope that the “sixth man” has an opportunity to celebrate

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Biro defines role-model on and off the court Everyday we pick up The Chronicle Perhaps in the world of tennis, where, and are shocked at all the bad things it as Amanda said, it’s a ‘Very lonely and has to report. Then we quickly remember competitive atmosphere,” someone like that the world is mostly negative and it Biro does not fit in because she loves is simply relaying the news. Just accept people and happiness and hates to lose. it. Some people, however, disagree with Not being bogged down by the huge this passive view. time commitment tennis demands has Duke women’s tennis player Erica given Biro so many opportunities that Biro is one of the only people we know many of the girls on the team will never who truly wants to make the world a have. She can get deeply involved in her brighter, happier place for those around studies, volunteer and continue to her. She is there to hold your hand if you explore all of the unique opportunities are freaking out about a test or if a famithat this university has to offer. ly friend has just passed away. She’s there For us, the team’s loss has truly been when there is nothing to do and you just our gain. Our time with Biro has given us want someone to talk to. Biro hates to see something better than a winning people upset, or even bored, and will do record—a friendship that is so much everything in her power to bring a smile stronger than even the hardest serve in a to the faces of those around her. tennis match.

A March 21 story about Amanda Holland Barksdale Johnson, who is “taking Erica Biro’s spot Trinity ’O2 on the team,” talked about Biro’s bad attitude. If trying to make everyone Kristin Pitman happy, having ftm, and being competitive Trinity ’O2 are a bad attitude, then we guess we have a bad attitude, too. Duke must have Helen Zayac a bad attitude.

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March 28

Presbyterian/UCC Campus Ministry Bible Study meets at 12:15-1:00 p.m. in the Chapel basement, Room 036. We will be studying Genesis. Bring your lunch and your Bible.

The Asian/Pacific Studies Institute and The Chinese Populations and Socioeconomic Studies Center Duke University jointly announce the “Distinguished Lecture Series 2001-Chinese Institutions: Historical and Sociological Analysis.” Professor Anthony C. Yu, Carl Darling Buck Distinguished Service Professor in Humanities, Divinity School Departments of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, and Comparative Literature, University of Chicago. “Enduring Change: Confucianism and the Prospect of Human Rights," 3:00 p.m. Carpenter Board Room (223 Perkins Library). For more information, contact Paula Evans at (919) 684-2604 or paula@duke.edu.

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The Department of Religion presents The 2001 Barney Jones Lecture: Donald G. Mathews speaks on “Seeking Salvation in the South,” 5:00 p.m., Room 211, Gray Building. For information, call 660-3500.

Helene Merlin, professor of 17th-Century French Literature, University of Paris, will present a lecture “Langue Francaise, Langue Morte?” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Breedlove Room, Perkins Library.

Getting Your Bearings Cancer Patient Support Group is held on the 2nd and 4th

Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, Ste 220, 111 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill. Call 401-9333 or visit www.comucopiahouse.org.

Race Reels early black film series: “Harlem Rides the Range,” directed by Richard C. Kahn, 1939. Free. Perkins Library in the Rare Book Room, 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Perkins Library’s John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African-American Documentation.

The Women’s Center in Chapel Hill offers a workshop titled “Investment Planning for Women,” 7:00-8:30 p.m. For more information call 919-968-4610.

Wesley Fellowship Freshman Small Group -10:00 p.m. on East. For more information email jenny.copeland@duke.edu or call 684-6735.

THURSDAY

Systematics Seminar: Ursula Peintner, Duke University. “Evolution of Sequestrate Fungi: A Lesson From Cortinarius.”

Room 144, Biological Sciences, 12:40pm.

31st Annual HJ. Costing Memorial Lec-

ture. Peter Vitousek, Stanford University.

“Sources and Fates of Elements During 4

Million Years of Soil and Ecosystem Development in the Hawaiian Islands.”

Room 111, Biological Sciences, 4:00 p.m.

Academic Eye; “Reynolds Price Collects” Exhibition opens today. Opening reception and lecture from Dr. Price Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Reception and cash bar 6:30 p.m.; Popular author Reynolds Price, a professor at Duke, will be featuring the work of North Carolina figurative landscape artist Danny Robinette. In this new series, a prominent Duke faculty member will be given the opportunity to curate a DUMA exhibition.

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Duke’s undergraduate literary magazine is still accepting poetry, fiction and art. New deadline is April 1. Send pieces/questions to arb9@duke.edu or place work in folder at the Bryan Center Info Desk.

ATTENTION SENIORS!!

Please note: The CORRECT publication date of this year’s Graduation Issue is FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2001. In a mailer sent to parents regarding baby pictures/congratulations, the date was incorrectly printed as Friday, May 12. Please convey the correct date and our apologies to your parents. Deadline for baby pictures is April 12.

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Is a science major in your future?

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Professions Advising Thursday, march 29, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

135 Carr Building on East Campus.

Learn from Academic Resource Center staff, from other Duke undergrads, and from Duke Medical School students about managing your time and developing strategies for science and math courses that will increase your chances for success in upper level science courses.

Dell FAST-start -Duke Center for Instructional Technology now accepting applications tor the Dell FAST-start program. You can play a key role in developing a faculty instructional project, receive a Dell laptop and multimedia software and get paid as you are trained in new technology skills. For information and see application,

http.7/cit.duke.edu/funding/faststart/index.html Instructional Technology Assistants- The Duke Center for Instructional Technology is npw accepting applications for student ‘ Technology Instructional Assistants. You can develop new technical skills, work on interesting projects, and see how technology is used in education as you help support the goals of the CIT. Flexible schedule; training providsee ed.

STUDY ABROAD FALL 2001 Still want to study abroad, but missed deadlines? The following Duke programs have openings; Berlin, China, and Costa Rica/OTS. Contact the Office of Study Abroad, 121 Allen, 6842174.

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Program specialists needed in the areas of canoeing, lifeguarding, WSI, Environmental Ed., Arts & Crafts, and sports. General counselors needed with skills in cooking, campcraft/outdoor skills, drama and singing. On site housing is available. Call Camp New Hope at (919) 942-4716 for application.

Healthy adults (16 to 72) who are non-smokers are asked to participate in an investigation of the effect of endotoxin on lung function. Two visits required.

Compensation.

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DE LA SOUL Live, Page Auditorium, Friday, March 30th, 8:00 p.m. $2O Students, $25 all others. Cash or flex, BC Box Office, Tickets available now.

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Hiring Students- The Duck Shop/University Sports is a Duke sportswear and gift-shop located on Ninth Street. We are currently hiring students for part-time employment. Perfect for student schedules. Starting at $6.50/hour.

We are primarily looking for students that are available to work weekdays and can continue to work this summer. Please call 416-3348 for more information.

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Needed to work in family oriented sports center. Must be motivated, professional and willing to work evenings and weekends. North Carolina License is required and National Certification a plus. Fax or send resume to the Triangle Sportsplex, One Dan Kidd Drive, Carolina, Hillsborough, North 27278. Fax (919) 644-2120 Attn: General Manager.

NEED EXTRA MONEY: Griffith Film Theater Concession Stand is looking for people to sell popcorn, candy and drinks Friday through Sunday during the Freewater and Responsibilities Qudaflix films. include opening and closing and running cash register. Looking for people interested in working now and Fall Semester. Flexible sched$6.50/ hr. ule.

Starting rate: Workstudy and Non-work study. information call Alyce For more Stark at 660-1709 or e-mail Alyce Stark@duke.edu.

Summer Interns Wanted Viewlocity Inc. is looking for Computer Science & Engineering students for Summer Internships.

These individuals will be working with a leading edge software development company. Salaries between 12-17 $/hr. Please contact Laura Garrett at (972) 715-0303. Or FAX resume to 972-715-0302.

Looking for Summer Sublets: The American Dance Festival compiles a list of sublets for June and July for its students, staff and faculty.

Also looking for a few special houses/apartments for our Dean and certain faculty. Call 684-6402 to receive our listing form. You may also fax us at 684-5459 or e-mail us at

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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP. Interested in being a part of recruitment efforts? The office of Undergraduate Admissions has several openings for a paid summer internship. Interns primary responsibilities will include conducting interviews and campus tours. Applicants must be rising Seniors or members of the Class of 2001 and possess the following: excellent communication skills, a knowledgeable enthusiasm for Duke, and thirty hours per week availability. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of Allison Bevan, Undergraduate Admissions, Box 90586. Application deadline: April 4, 2001. Questions: 684-0175.

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WEDNESDAY. MARCH 28, 2001 SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED Our developmental psychology lab is hiring two part-time summer research assistants to help with a project investigating mother-child language and conversational skills. Great experience for anyone interested in graduate school!

Data transcribing and coding.

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The Chronicle Healthy adults (16 to 72) who are non-smokers are asked to participate in an investigation of the effect of endotoxin on lung function. Two visits required.

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Why don’t all drugs get into the brain?

Why are some races so sensitive to alcohol?

Why aren’t there male contraceptive drugs?

Why does aspirin have multiple actions?

Why are the elderly more sensitive to most drugs?

Why won’t antibiotics cure your cold?

Why do some drugs stay in the body for weeks after no-use?

How do drugs help tumor cells commit suicide?

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For answers to these questions, register for PHRISO, Fall 2000 TIME;

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Senate plans to vote this week on campaign finance bill CAMPAIGN FINANCE from page 2 Within hours, attention turned to the next issue as Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., advanced an amendment to raise the 27-year-old limits on the contributions that donors may make to candidates, PACs and some other organizations.

Thompson proposed raising the limit on a single donation from $l,OOO a year to $2,500, and would lift the limit on total donations from one individual from $25,000 a year to $50,000.

“The increase... is long, long overdue and very, very modest,” he said, and others pointed to the steadily escalating cost of conducting campaigns as good cause for lifting limits put in place during the Watergate era.

McCain and Feingold, fearful that Democrats would abandon support of the bill, maneuvered to derail the amendment in favor of smaller increases. “This bill is about lessening the influence of money in politics. It’s not about increasing [it],” said Feingold.

A vote is expected this week.

Separately, a fight loomed over an attempt by critics of the legislation to require an all-or-nothing review by the Supreme Court when the inevitable legal challenge is filed to the bill. Most supporters prefer that the court review each provision on its own merits, and Democratic leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota said he was working to “persuade every member of my caucus” to come around to that view.

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Bush refused to embrace the soft money ban during last year’s presidential primary competition with McCain. As recently as two weeks ago, the president said he would support a ban on soft money donations from unions and corporations, but not individuals.

Hagel proposed limiting soft money donations to $60,000 per individual per year for national political parties. Donations to state parties would have been unlimited, but the legislation restricted the ways that recipients could spend them.

Hagel said his approach would ensure that money would continue to flow to the political parties, and he and others warned of the consequences if it failed. “Instead of less money we will have more, lots and lots more,” said Pat Roberts, R-Kan., asserting the money would “bypass the parties” and individuals would wind up conducting independent campaigns.

But McCain pointed to large donations by Denise Rich, the ex-wife of billionaire Marc Rich, pardoned by former president Bill Clinton, to argue for the ban on soft money. “I believe it is self-evident that contributions from a single source that run to hundreds of thousands of dollars are not healthy to a democracy,” he said.

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Overall, the legislation would ban soft money, which refers to unlimited donations to the national and state political parties. It also would place restrictions on certain paid broadcast advertising in the weeks leading to elections.

Soft money has become an important ingredient in campaigns in recent years, as political parties use it in ever escalating amounts to pay for hard-hitting advertising that stops short—but barely—of advocating the election or defeat of specific candidates.

The two parties collected more than $4BO million in such donations for use in the 2000 election cycle, money that critics say contributes to the unseemliness and appearance, at least, of corruption in the modernday money chase.

Hagel crafted his alternative with the encouragement ofBush and others who have been seeking an alternative to the broader campaign finance measure advocated by McCain, Feingold and others.

In addition, Hagel said, “we believe our campaign finance reform proposal would pass constitutional muster. What good does it do to pass legislation we know will be struck down by the courts?”

But soon after the defeat of the amendment, word

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Despite their insurmountable lead and a rapidly dropping evening temperature, the team Duke 14 There was a bitterly chill wind remained unwavering in its enthusiasm for the blowing at Koskinen Stadium game. As more and more of the bench took the Davidson 5 last night, but not even the cold field, sideline cheering only increased as the senior could slow the pace of the fourth-ranked women’s leaders encouraged their younger teammates. lacrosse team. The Blue Devils (6-2, 1-1 in the “Tonight came at the end of a long stretch of ACC) ran circles around the visiting Davidson games that have been really good for us,” McElduff Wildcats (3-7) to outscore them 14-5. This is the said. “Everybody was really excited about how well third win in a row for Duke, after a pair of victories we’ve been playing. Our team came out ready to on the road over No. 2 Georgetown and No. 17 play and we kept it up the whole game.”

Johns Hopkins this past weekend.

The Davidson players attempted to stage a “We came in knowing we were the better team,” second-half comeback, led by sophomore Loren coach Kerstin Kimel said. “We always come but Seaton’s goal 2:49 after play resumed. The prepared to play though, no matter who the oppoWildcats’ rally was countered, however, and they nent is. We’ve been striving to do that every game, only managed to break even with the Blue Devils and I think our seniors are doing a great job ofit.” at four goals each in the second half.

Sophomore Lauren Gallagher put Duke on the The game with Davidson was the first for board with a shot past Davidson goalkeeper Becca junior goalkeeper Kristen Foster since being Nussbaum only one minute and twenty-eight secnamed Co-Player of the Week in the ACC. She onds into play. The goal, her 18th of the season, earned this recognition with an amazing 40 saves was the beginning of a first half onslaught that in Duke’s previous three games, while allowing resulted in seven unanswered points by the Blue only 22 goals from their highly ranked opponents.

Devils. All seven goals were made by different Foster shared the Player of the Week honor with players and came within a five-minute span.

Amy Havrilla. a senior midfielder from UNC who Sarah Otto broke Duke’s streak, knocking in scored five goals and made one assist in North an unassisted goal with 9:39 remaining in the Carolina’s win over Virginia this weekend. first half. Duke responded with three more goals “A lot ofcredit has to go to the defense,”Foster before the end ofthe half to go into the break up said. “They made it much easier for me by not allowing a whole lot of shots. Our team really by a score of 10-1.

“We did a really good job of moving around on played well this week.” offense to create openings for the passing The team will have to continue playing well attack,” said junior Kristen McElduff, who tallied for the remainder of the year to meet its lofty one goal and three assists for the night. “The season goals; a return to the Final Four and a whole team is starting to get more and more con- national championship trophy. Their quest resumes Saturday against William & Mary. fident in themselves.”

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DUKE’S WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM had little difficulty yesterday, winning 14-5,

9 vs. 'Ol wo years later, the Blue Devils have ached the Final Four again. But how do the two teams compare?

By CRAIG SAPERSTEIN The Chronicle

good, not great,” has been Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s constant repret this year’s Blue Devil squad. But regardless of just how the 26-year escribes this year’s team, one question remains: How do the 2000-2001 match up with the last Duke team to reach the Final Four, the 19989

seems to be that while the ‘99 team was more athletically-gifted aura an shared only by the best teams in college basketball history, this has benefited from adversity, and after turning these negative situa(positive ones, is peaking at exactly the right time, team is very different from the 1999 team,” said senior Shane Battier, who jnsus

both the 1999 and 2001 teams. “This team has been sculpted by adverse together and fought to get where we are now.” est obstacle the Blue Devils have been forced to overcome is a propensity members of its regular rotation. For example, sophomore point . Williams has continuously re-aggravated a sprained ankle throughout The pain was bad enough that it forced to sit out the final 13 minutes See NOW AND THEN on page 18 �

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Tennis showdown

Two top-five programs will meet in Gainsville, Fla. when the women’s tennis team meets Florida today.

The Gators are undefeated and are 23-1 all-time against Duke.

NIT semifinals

No Nomar Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra is expected to miss between two and four months with a wrist injury. Garciaparra called the chance of having surgery “extremely high.”

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The '99 team had Corey Maggette, arguably the best sixth man on any team. Chris Burgess, Nate James and Taymon Domzalski also saw significant action. Chris Duhon leads the bench effort in 2001, averaging over 27 minutes per game. Casey Sanders, Reggie Love and Matt Christensen also see limited action. Edge: 1999 bench

This one goes down to the wire. The 1999 team dumps it into Brand, who scores 30. The 2001 team tries to run a fast paced game, as Williams and Battier combine for 58. Down by one with five seconds to go, Langdon penetrates and hits a runner in the lane as the buzzer sounds, and the 1999 squad wins 81-80.

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of Duke’s ACC championship game against North Carolina.

In addition, Williams’ classmate Mike Dunleavy suffered a pinched nerve in his right shoulder in the Sweet 16 that looked to be serious at the time, but which only nagged him for the remainder of the game and the next day at practice.

And the chronic knee injuries endured by two other Blue Devils, senior Nate James and junior Matt Christensen, have considerably limited the playing time ofboth as the season has progressed.

But these injuries pale in comparison to the broken foot suffered by Carlos Boozer against Maryland Feb. 27. The injury initially deflated the team, as the Blue Devils seemed out-of-sync for the last 13 minutes of the game against the Terps, relinquishing a comfortable lead and losing at home on Senior Night. But in the aftermath of the injury, coach Mike Krzyzewski enthused the team to feel no self-pity, a motivational technique resulting in the Blue Devils playing their best basketball of the season.

“I think the trend is different this year because of Carlos’ injury,” said Battier. “We had to reinvent ourselves and that gave us new life instead of just going through the motions. We’re still learning and getting better and I can’t say that held true the last three teams I played on.”

Meanwhile, the only major distraction that the 1999 team faced were rumors of cliques within the team and the specter of some of its members leaving after the season for the NBA. However, because of the sheer talent and athletic ability of the Blue Devils, these underlying problems were often shielded from the public, as Duke continued to win the vast majority of its games in a convincing fashion.

Consequently, when the team finally reached the Final Four—or the “Duke Invitational,” as many in the media called it—they were ill-prepared for a gut-wrenching contest like the one they received in the national semifinals against Michigan State and later in their championship game loss against Connecticut.

In contrast, the current Duke team has competed in nine games decided by margins of five points or less, meaning it will be well-prepared for the Maalox moments that the Final Four usually provides.

“We’ve been in a lot of close games,” Krzyzewski said. “I think that helps you a great deal—it helps you grow up a lot.”

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Duking it out: Which team will bring home the trophy? teams in the Final Four

are flukes, all of them are legitimate

tight-game situations. None of the other teams remaining have played as challenging a schedule as Duke, and only Arizona has played in as many close games. At one point or another this season, at least four Blue Devils—Battier, Jason Williams, Chris Duhon and Nate James—have proven that they can lead Duke on a deadly end-of-game

They were the media’s preseason favorites. By midseason, they were no one’s favorites—for the championship, for the Final Four, for even the Pac-10 title.

But now, the Arizona Wildcats have made it to where Stanford and UCLA could not. And if the Final Four is more about emotion, intensity and momentum than talent, Arizona i

Butler team that made Wake Forest look like it played in the MAC, rather

title contenders. than the ACC. Then they beat underratHowever, Duke has one individual on Ed Ole Miss and a lethal Illinois squad. its team that will permit it to win the Whether or not Loren Woods shows championship—senior Shane Battier. Not and he should—after all, he is the up, only is he the nation s best defensive playsenior—there is also Michael Wright to er for the third straight year deal with in the frontcourt. Arizona’s the country’s most versatile foryoung backcourt, with two sophoward, he also possesses an inner run or hit the game-winning shot, might be the favorite once again. _“ mores, does a lot more than critics will to become a champion.

This confidence in clutch situaThe year started terribly for it credit for Championship teams often take tions separates Dukefrom its adverArizona, but the Wildcats bounced All in all, Arizona is a much the character of their leaders and saries and back and more balanced team than the squad Battier’s winning demeanor—not to men- should be the have that began the season. The ’Cats are now Craig Saperstein tion the skills he brings to back up his clinching fac10 energized and intense. And, above all, won intangible assets —is the ideal combina- tor in winstraight. In after the heart-breaking death of coach tion for a team striving to distance itself ning this the tournaLute Olson’s wife earlier this season, from the rest of the pack. year’s nationment, they nothing would please this squad more Kevin Lees Another factor that will drive the Blue al champidefeated a than to dedicate a national title to Devils to victory is their experience in onship. frisky Bobbi Olson. ...

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Some teams have Shane Battier, others have bottle-launching fans.

What it takes to win the Final Four is something that four coaches have been talking about for the past few days. Is experience important? Close wins? An upbeat squad?

All of these undoubtedly p' role, but when it comes down to sometimes it’s all about who the bottle-launching fans.

Maryland is in virgin te Never before have the Terps Final Four; it’s something that only a few months ago seemed as likely as Bob Knight winning a Nobel Peace Prize. But here they are, set to play Duke for the fourth time this season with a berth in the national championship game on the line.

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Duke’s perimeter attack could bust in the wide-open backdrop inside the Metrodome. And everyone knows how unsteady Maryland is.

But Michigan State will rebound. No matter what arena and no matter what team the Spartans play, this has been the case for the past three seasons. As a result, they will be able to do what none of the other three teams can: Intimidate.

Izzo does not have a lot of shooters, but when a team scores so many points

off offensive rebounds and fast-breaks, it does not need shooters. Guards Charlie Bell and Marcus Taylor can throw up perimeter shots, knowing they have more muscle underneath. If they hit even 30 percent of their threes, then the Spartans should roll.

Before their seven-point victory over Temple last Saturday, the Spartans had won nine straight tournament games by double-digits. Considering the Big Ten’s grindit-out style of basketball, that streak is

remarkable.

Senior point guard Bell will turn the ball over less than his three sophomore counterparts and lead Izzo to a second ring. Duke may have the best team on paper, but the Spartans have enough for the title.

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Ewing’s unselfishness shines through Mourning plays in “I don’t care about size, the is how big does he play,” question during a practice earlier this week, “He plays big. He’s Hughes said. “He plays big. He’s while Chandler has already quick and he’s got strong legs.” quick and he’s got declared for the NBA draft and did Ewing represents Duke’s style of not make the trip. strong legs.” efficiency over showiness. His 17.6 At yesterday’s scrimmage in points per game this season are low West squad head coach Card Gym, the rest of the players compared to the other Alla of dazzled onlookers with flurry Robert Hughes Americans, but this reflects his reverse alley-oops, no-look passes to play as a part of a team, a ability and fancy ballhandling. But Ewing, Ewing last September, attracted by trait that he credits as helping his agility the 18-year-old’s soft-spoken Houston who on will play a native the West squad, will show fans a and by his team-oriented style of Willowridge High School squad to a less flashy style of play than most play. Krzyzewski likes to recruit No. 2 national ranking.

“We try to get players that want athleticism over size, and Ewing of the competitors. Much like forto be a part of something that is bigmer McDonald’s participant and fits the mold perfectly. current Blue Devil Chris Duhon, The 180-pound shooting guard ger than themselves,” Krzyzewski said. “We recruit players who bases on fundahas the potential of Chris Duhon, his Ewing game respect authority and are already according to national recruiting anamentals and teamwork.

“I don’t play that way because lyst Bob Gibbons. Gibbons felt that part of a family. The family doesn’t my high school team doesn’t play adding Ewing to a team already revolve around them, and this team that way,” Ewing said. “But I composed of Duhon and Jason won’t revolve around them.”

Willowridge coach Ronnie haven’t compared my game to any Williams could form the strongest Courtney stresses how much more of the [Duke] players.... I just look backcourt Duke has ever had.

Ewing is versatile, quick and a Ewing cares about winning than for my own shot, and play quick.”

Since arriving Monday in North competent perimeter shooter. personal achievements. Although Carolina, Ewing has met with his Versatility, which should be a that is easy to say, Willowridge’s future teammates and kept a fretrademark of a Blue Devils team record bears it out. Helped by felnetic schedule, including multiple that will be loaded with guards and low McDonald’s All-American point interviews and being documented swingmen next year, should allow guard Terrance Ford, Ewing has

by ESPN’s “The Life.” But at the him to fit smoothly into the offense. led the school to just one loss in the The biggest concern may be past two seasons, winning over 70 end of the afternoon, his selfdescribed “laid back” personality whether Ewing has the bulk to games and capturing last year’s came through. muscle with Division I players. To state title.

And unlike most gifted players, all he of right,” said played say he is lean is an understateTve his week in Durham. “I just got ment; his physique is dwarfed by said Hughes, Ewing has led withused to my teammates here. Today virtually every other player in the out an out-of-control ego or a desire was the first time I talked to the competition—even the shorter to dominate.

“He’s a kid out of the fifties,” [Duke] team in a while. [Assistant point guards. Hughes believes he said. “We had kids back then frame is an not issue, coaches Chris] Collins and [Steve] Ewing’s slight Wojciechowski just told me to play and the confidence Ewing showed who couldn’t stop saying ‘yes sirs’ and ‘yes ma’ams’. He’s one of real hard.” in taking the ball to the basket yesseemed his Coach Mike Krzyzewski landed terday to back coach up. them—traditional.”

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“The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step,” Riley said.

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Mourning was added to the lineup for the game against the visiting Toronto Raptors and hopes to help the Heat as they head toward the playoffs next month.

Mourning had nine points and six rebounds in 19 minutes as the Heat lost to the Raptors 101-92.

The two-time defensive player of the year, Mourning entered the game with 3:43 to play in the first quarter and the Heat trailing 17-14. Mourning jumped off the bench, threw off his warmup jersey and sprinted to the scorer’s table to replace Brian Grant, who left with two fouls.

The near-sellout crowd gave Mourning a long standing ovation. He responded immediately with a defensive stop, forcing Antonio Davis to turn the ball over on the ensuing possession.

Mourning, who started practicing with the team several weeks ago, decided to play after doctors told him his condition might not change for a year. He said he will be monitored closely and his return will be on a game-to-game basis.

David Falk, his agent, stressed that Mourning is not cured, but his disease is in remission.

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