The Chronicle
Friday, November 2, 2001
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Move your cars In order for fans to park at the N.C. State football game students must move their cars from the Blue Zone.
THE INDEPENDENT DAILY AT DUKE UNIVERSITY
University releases new selective house locations � A week after submitting preferences, 11 groups received their top choices, and 11 groups received housing that was not within their top three picks.
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By DAVE INGRAM and KEVIN LEES The Chronicle
There were no riots and there was no shouting—the reactions ofrepresentatives for the 26 undergraduate selective living groups were mixed at a Thursday night meeting, where administrators announced the future location of each house. Although 11 groups—four fraternities and seven non-fratemity selective houses—received their top picks, 11 groups Piecing received housing that was not among their top three / residential preferences. Administra- IM life tors emphasized that size played a key role in determining groups’ locations, more so than thenpreferences. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the only black selective living group on campus, was one of four groups that will reside in housing not listed among any oftheir top 10 preferences. Instead, Alpha will live in a section in Edens Quadrangle. “We’re happy we’re not in the [West-Edens —
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Candidates differ on development Best, Larson face off in Ward 3 race
By MEG LAWSON The Chronicle
Both incumbent mayoral candidate Nick Tennyson and his challenger Bill Bell have strong feelings about the direction future growth should take in Durham and the region, but they differ on key issues like public support for downtown revitalization and the implementation of affordable housing. Overall, Tennyson emphasized the need for cooperation among Triangle cities to overcome future growth challenges. “We have to have a regional vision,” he said, “[and] make decisions that take into account the broad range of public opinion.... We cannot pretend that we are an island.” Bell, a former long-time county commissioner, stressed that the city must carefully balance growth and environmental concerns. “Being able to selectively provide development that enhances our community without destroying the quality of life... [is the most important growth issue],” he said. Both candidates agree that downtown revitalization is essential to the future of Durham, but each has different strategies. Bell said the area should include space for entertainment, cultural activities, dance clubs, boutique shopping and living. Tennyson said his vision focuses more on employment opportunities and entertainment venues. “I see [downtown] growing back as a center of employment and entertainment, not a retail center... because [retail shopping has] not worked anywhere else,” he said. Both agree that the American Tobacco complex is the See DEVELOPMENT on page 8 � ■
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By MELISSA SOUCY The Chronicle
After passing through the Durham City Council primary unopposed, John Best and incumbent Erick Larson will challenge each other for the Ward 3 seat in the Nov. 6 election. Currently a data analyst for Perkins Library, Larson has served on the City Council since 1993. He said his past efforts in that role have focused on transportation, land use and core city services like public
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THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES differ on how much public funding should be given to downtown revitalization efforts.
At t he mayoral candidates forum Thursday night, Bill Bell j ennyson discussed issues ranging from crime and to government accountability. See page 3
protection, planning, economic development and the maintenance of streets and sewage. “When I got on the council, no money was being spent on sidewalks and streets,” he said. “The maintenance of city facilities and general infrastructure—I have gotten the council to establish that as a priority.” Best, who ran unsuccessfully for the council in 1997, said his efforts to shrink the body from 13 members to seven mark one of his most important accomplishments. In 1998, Durham voters approved a referendum to make that reduction. “With 13, it’s hard to get anything done. People are afraid to make a principled stand, and certain members try to hide behind each other,” the Durham native said. Both candidates named public safety as their top campaign issue, advocating the need for harsher punishments for repeat offenders. “The programs that are underway are serving us quite well, though we need to improve upon them,” Larson said, suggesting the adoption of initiatives similar to Virginia’s Project Exile.
The Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy received a $7.5 million grant to study why diseases affect some peoPl e ar| d not others. See page 3
See WARD 3 on page 7 �
A redistricting plan, revised to address the concerns of five black Democrats in the N.C. House, was approved by that body. See page 6