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Chair retires after 35 years Ciera Choate NEWS@NINERONLINE.COM

After working for UNC Charlotte 35 years the Chair of the Department of Dance, Pamela Sofras, will hang up her dance shoes as she moves into a life of retirement.

“I have illnesses in my family.

I have an older husband, and I have a son who is quite ill. I am also taking care of my elderly mother, and that’s a lot of people. What happens is being the Chair of the Dance DepartPamela Sofras. Photo ment you need courtesy of Pamela Sofras time, and I just have too many people I have to care for,” she said.

“I think you feel when it’s time to [retire].”

Sofras began her career at the university in 1976 when there was no Department Malcolm Carter of Dance, only the Department of Creative MCARTE72@UNCC.EDU Arts. She was one of two dance professors for the following 10 years as the DepartWith graduation swiftly approaching ment of Creative Arts began breaking into many students are still unsure of what the different sections. next step is. The economy is slowly recov“The department has taken many shapes,” said Sofras. In 2008 the Depart- ering, the job market is looking tough ment of Dance finally became it’s own de- for students and more people than ever are taking out loans to pay partment.

While being Chair, Sofras has taught at their way through college.

Luckily for the majorleast one class a semester to ensure that ity she knows all of the dance students going p.6 of students there are many options for through the program.

“Pamela Sofras is the most knowledg- those graduating in able professor I have had at UNC Charlotte. 2012 and the federal She has so much experience in the field of government seems willdance and it was really interesting to learn ing to help in any way they can.

Recent studies have shown from someone who learned it first hand,” that the unemployment rate said Haley Johnston, a dance major at UNC in North Carolina stayed above Charlotte.

“Not to mention she is the sweetest 10 percent throughout the previwoman on the planet. I’m very sad to see ous year. With the economy slowly her go. I wish she would stay another two improving, these same studies project slow growth and recovery for the state. or three years.”

In January national employers addBefore coming to UNC Charlotte Sofras ed 227,000 positions to the job market. worked as a performer and worked with

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CharlotteJob market leaves some graduating seniors uncertain born student Even with this increase the national unemployment rate remained at 8.3 percent due to the number of people entering the workforce.

As the market makes it difficult for recent graduates to land jobs, politicians on Capitol Hill battle to preserve student loan rates.

The interest rate on federally subsidized loans is set to rise to 6.8 percent July 1. Democrats and Republicans both agree that they are not in favor of the hike, however, they cannot find a solution to fund the low subsidized rate.

Democrats seek to find the money by raising the taxes on small businesses while Republicans like Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee find it more appropriate to cut funding to President Barack Obama’s health care policy in order to extend the low interest rate.

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Summer Concerts: Check out this Queen City concert guide for summer concert dates and venues.

STUDENTS SLEEPING ON CAMPUS

PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS

COMMENCEMENT: SATURDAY, MAY 12

Food Festival: The 14th annual Taste of Charlotte Festival begins June 8th.

With students crowding in the library to prepare for multiple

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exams, the number of people seen sleeping on campus increases.

Does everyone have the right to health insurance?

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It’s currently legal in North Carolina

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coverage to autistic people.

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Campus Compact, a national alliance of over 1,000 colleges, works to expand the idea of civic engagement in the college community. They host several initiatives every year to fuel campus involvement in their surrounding community. Of these initiatives is the Newman Civic Fellows Award.

Jacob Huffman, a sophomore at UNC Charlotte is one of the 11 N.C. Newman Civic Fellows. Huffman, a member of the first class of Levine Scholars, is a double German and Geography major focusing on Geographic Information Systems in regional planning and struggling to master German preterite.

Huffman was meeting with the Levine Scholarship Director Dr. Diane Zablotsky, discussing summer internships, when she brought up nominating him for the award.

He accepted the offer and together they constructed his résumé, which consisted of his various past and present civic engagements. Zablotsky sent the nomination to the program and soon afterward Huffman was receiving congratulations and well wishes for being named a Newman Civic Fellow.

Huffman, who was born and raised in Charlotte, N.C., says his ties to his community are top notch on his list of priorities. Community bonds are more important than things such as hobbies, academics and friends.

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• Wachovia Ln., victim’s vehicle was damaged while parked and unattended.

Glenn Burne, former chair of the English Department, passed away in late April.

After coming to UNC Charlotte in 1971, Burne was chair of the English Department for two terms. After serving as department chair, Burne taught courses until retiring in 1987.

A memorial for Burne will be held in the Rowe recital hall Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 4 p.m. Eden Creamer

• PVA 12, victim’s vehicle was damaged while parked and unattended.

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HIT AND RUN

• Lot 20, unknown person attempted to gain entry into a vehicle causing damage to door.

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something that I am certainly very big on,” said Huffman. “It’s one of those aspects of my character that is very difficult for me to express because it takes on so many different forms in my life.”

He has been involved with a variety of different volunteer organizations. The philanthropic organization that has mattered most to him is Habitat for Humanity. He feels it is important to have a place to belong in this world, which is why he believes Habitat for Humanity is important.

“A home is where a person develops those first social bonds we mammals are so fond of creating,” said Huffman. “Habitat is all about providing a strong, healthy environment for a family to build those bonds.”

Huffman also finds the power of music to stimulate growth. For two years he has been a part of a student-led nonprofit organization called Concerts and Causes.

“One half of our mission is to raise support and awareness of local and national non-profit organizations,” he said. “The other half is about strengthening the bonds throughout the university area and greater Charlotte community.”

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BREAKING AND ENTERING

CALLS FOR SERVICE Jacob Huffman, a Newman Civic Fellow, is a music enthusiast. Photo by Corbin Peters

News Breifs

Police Blotter April 20

• Witherspoon Hall,unknown subject set off homemade device causing a loud noise.

April 22

• University Village, officers assisted another agency in apprehending a suspect that had fled on foot.

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• Forest Side Ln., officer assisted CMPD with an off-campus shooting.

• Wallis Hall, unknown subject set off a homemade device causing an explosion.

COMMUNICATING THREATS April 20

• Library Ln., acquaintance verbally threatened victim.

DRUG VIOLATIONS April 24

• Scott Hall, subject found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

FRAUD April 20

• Various campus locations, unknown subjects used copier code without authorization.

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• West Deck, victim’s vehicle was damaged while parked and unattended.

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LARCENY April 20

• Mary Alexander Rd., unknown subject busted window out to gain entry into vehicle and removed property.

• Lynch Hall, unknown subject removed property that was unsecured and unattended.

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• Burson Bldg., victim’s prescription medication was taken without permission from bag.

• Student Activity Center, unknown subject removed property that was left unattended and unsecured.

April 24

• Student Activity Center, unknown subject removed property that was left unattended and unsecured.

TRESPASSING April 24

• Martin Village Ln., previously trespassed suspect found on campus.

VANDALISM April 20

• Lynch Hall, subject reported a burn mark on the floor.

Man trespassing on campus

Student arrested on drug charges

Enrique Ramos, 32, was arrested on campus

by UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Tuesday, April 24, 2012, around 12:30 a.m.

Ramos was arrested on Martin Village Ln. for second degree trespassing on campus after being previously told to leave.

This is a misdemeanor offense.

Dubel is not a UNC Charlotte student.

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Julianne Dubel, 19, was arrested on campus by UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Tuesday, April 24, 2012, around 10 p.m.

Dubel was arrested at Scott Hall for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Both of these offenses are misdemeanor charges.

Dubel is a UNC Charlotte student majoring in architecture and living on campus. Eden Creamer

choreographers like Jose Limon, Mary Vigmon and Martha Graham. She began studying dance when she was 10-years-old and feels like she came into the field at the right time giving her the opportunity to work with some of the developers in the modern world.

“I had first hand experience with most of the developers of the new modern dance in America,” she said. “I also was on the faculty of the American Dance Festival which moved to North Carolina in 1978, and the American Dance Festival has been the center of American modern dance in the country since 1934.”

Sofras says she will miss many aspects and people in the Department of Dance but plans to still attend shows and keep in touch with those close to her at the university.

GRADUATION from p.1 Either way Congress will need to find middle ground on the matter before July to prevent the interest rate on student loans from doubling.

In light of the possible hike in interest rates and a slow economy, the White House is responding to student needs in other ways.

“Our income-based repayment (IBR) policy... allows students to repay student loans based on the income they make, rather than the standard 10-year repayment plan,” writes Special Assistant to the President of Education Policy Roberto Rodriguez in the Official White House Response to the government petition regarding student loans.

The IBR will serve to put more money in the pockets of borrowers so that they can put it back into the economy.

Jobs are being added monthly for recent graduates who are well prepared in the search for them. UNC Charlotte students like Matthew Murrow, a junior Marketing and Management major, are taking in active roles in preparing for the job market and are not worried about securing a position after they graduate. Murrow stresses the importance of networking.

“I have been preparing myself for the job market ever since I came into college,” said Murrow. “The biggest thing that I have done is develop my professional network.”

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With exams coming up we are all beginning to utilize the school’s library, computers and coffee shops. However, a new trend on campus has many people wondering just how far students will go. Sleeping on campus is becoming more and more common but with so many commuters is it really that surprising?

During the weeks leading up to exams the amount of students in the library increase drastically. I myself am not a huge fan of the library but when you have five exams coming up you’ll do just about anything to find a quiet place to study. Not only do the visits become more frequent but also longer as you realize you have an entire semesters worth of work to review in a very limited amount of time.

Although I have never actually spent the night in the library, I’ve seen many people

who have and I completely understand. I have stayed in the library until 5 and 6 a.m. and during these times I have seriously debated just passing out on a couch. At that time it seemed unsafe for me to drive but thankfully I had a friend who lived on campus that I could crash with. Not everyone is so lucky and sometimes a couch in the library is your only option.

If you didn’t get the perfect schedule and have breaks between your classes then you might be stuck with the decision of whether or not to leave campus and drive back to your apartment or hang around and wait for your next class. I live twenty minutes away from campus and driving to and from school is a very annoying and time consuming process.

With so many students commuting t0 UNC Charlotte it’s no wonder that they would rather just take a nap on the couch during their break than make an extra trip home. I’d say the biggest downfall to

not living on campus would be the waiting between classes because it’s pretty uncommon to have no breaks.

My personal experience with sleeping on campus began this semester. I have an 8 a.m. class in which the professor often lets us out early. However, I have a 9:30 a.m. class right after so it’s not worth it for me to leave campus. If this was a later class, I’d probably just go to outtakes or to the bookstore to spend my time but at 8 a.m. it’s hard for me to think of anything besides sleeping. I am not a morning person at all so I’m always looking for ways to get in some extra sleep.

With all the stress of juggling a job, school work and a social life it’s not hard to see why a nap on the couch may be necessary to maintain the sanity of these college students. Many students would rather catch up on their sleep than waste the gas and time to drive back to their home.

Autism not covered by North Carolina health insurers Tricia Bangit TBANGIT@UNCC.EDU

Since we live in a first world country, you would think that everyone has a right to health insurance. The fact is that not everyone has the luxury of being on a healthcare plan. Some people who seek coverage are completely denied the option of having it. A few weeks ago the Charlotte Observer published an article that discussed how North Carolina is behind 29 other states in the country that have passed autism insurance reform legislation.

The article stated that those with autism in this state “face discrimination by health insurance policies that specifically exclude treatment for autism and development disabilities.”

Right now it is legal for healthcare companies to deny coverage to autistic individuals in this state.

UNC Charlotte senior Joe Campo mentioned that he tried to get a quote from several healthcare insurance companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana and

was rejected from all of them for being autistic. He hopes to move to one of the states that have passed legislation making it illegal to discriminate against those with autism.

“There’s a giant stigma against people with mental problems that doesn’t exist for people with physical problems,” said Campo. “I don’t think there’s enough awareness.”

Although Campo is a little disenchanted with how the healthcare system works in this state, he hasn’t completely given up on the possibility of improved conditions for autistic North Carolinians. He said, “I think there’s hope for North Carolina, maybe things could change in a year but as of now I would be denied. But I don’t know what the case is for every-

“ “ I don’t want to live in a state that denies healthcare coverage to someone just because they have a preexisting condition as if it’s their fault that they have it in the first place.

Think about it. It’s not much different from denying healthcare to someone because they have diabetes or because they are elderly. What’s especially baffling to me is that early treatment of children with autism makes it significantly more possible for them to enter the workforce later in life. Why wouldn’t we want to give everyone a fair chance to succeed?

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For those who have asked me why I don’t believe in a free market, this is why. I don’t want to live in a state that denies healthcare coverage to someone just because they have a preexisting condition as if it’s their fault that they have it in the first place. The idea that people would rather make more money and look the other way

than be compassionate citizens honestly scares me.

Online news publications have covered this topic many times and of course it’s nearly impossible to not read the comments. Many of the responses to these articles put the blame and responsibility on the parents. But how on earth is a parent supposed to give their autistic child the treatment they need if companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana refuse to cover them? Do some people really believe that having healthcare is a privilege and not a right?

The Autism Spectrum Disorder is very complex and incredibly difficult to understand even if you have someone in your life with Autism. I’m sure that if you knew someone that experienced severe sensory issues, needed counseling and therapy on a weekly basis and just wanted to be successful in life, you would have wanted them to have the same advantages everyone else does instead of just saying “sorry, you’re going to have to fend for yourself.”

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A look back at Spring 2012 UNC Charlotte student John Borek, 21, is shot in the neck at The Flats apartment complex on Mallard Creek. The suspect, a 17-year-old Mallard Creek High School student, is arrested five days later. The police believe the shooting to be an isolated incident.

-NinerTimes Lifestyle staff 2011-2012 UNC Charlotte SGA passes resolution against Amendment One, a North Carolina constitutional amendment that will define marriage as one man and one woman. Same-sex marriage is already illegal in North Carolina but the new amendment will also ban civil unions and domestic partnerships, including heterosexual couples. After Former Student Body President Dave Craven vetoed the resolution, SGA passes another resolution to inform students to vote on the amendment.

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Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American, is murdered in Sanford, Florida by Hispanic American George Zimmerman. Martin was visiting his father and stepmother in a gated community that Zimmerman lived in and was community watch coordinator for. Zimmerman claimed to shoot him out of self-defense because he noticed suspicious activity coming from Martin, who was wearing a hoodie. This case has sparked a wave of controversy because of alleged bigotry and racial profiling.

The New York Giants win their fourth Super Bowl title against the New England Patriots and we get an all-star halftime performance led by Madonna with special guests Nicki Minaj, MIA, LMFAO and Cee-Lo Green.

The world’s party featuring hits at the Fill been taking o scene in Charlo

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Recording artist and actress Whitney Houston passes away due to accidental drowning. In recent years Houston was known for her drug related antics and relationship with musician Bobby Brown, but it’s her legacy on the music industry that fans will remember.

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Etta James, American singer, dies from leukemia just five days before her 74th birthday. James is featured in the Rock & Roll, Blues and Grammy Halls of Fame.

Her music has stood the test of time, from “At Last,” to most recently a snippet of her song “Something’s got a hold on me” sampled in “Levels” by Avicii and “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida.

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At the end of each term the Lifestyle section takes a look back at the events and developments that occured over the course of the semester. We try to include the most defining dates that students can relate to. This timeline in particular also marks the last Niner Times issue of the academic year.

We would like to thank our readers for picking up the paper and hope you will continue to support the Niner Times. So good luck with finals and check back with us this fall. Happy Summer, 49ers!

UNC Charlotte students celebrate Holi, a traditional Hindu celebration, on the front fields of campus. With a 400+ turnout, Holi Moli left students drenched and decorated in an array of vibrant colors.

Conor Dugan and Loren Fouts are elected as Student Body President and Vice President. They defeat Stephen Belle Isle and Matthew Best by 354 votes.

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k Clark, American television and radio perality, passes away due to a heart attack folng a medical procedure. Clark was known his variety show, American Bandstand, and t importantly, putting rock and roll on the . His shows were one of the first to feature h black and white performers, as well as the -authoritative rock-n-roll music.

The state approves funding for the Blue Line Extension of the Lynx light rail system. The transit system is scheduled for completion in 2017. There will be two stops at UNC Charlotte- one on J.W. Clay Blvd. and the other near Wallis Hall.

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biggest blacklight g Dante and more lmore. Raves have over the nightlife otte this year.

People Magazine names Beyoncé Knowles “World’s Most Beautiful Woman.” Knowles, a natural beauty advocate, has had a career span of 15 years earning 16 Grammys and recently gave birth to her first child, a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter.

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Concertgoers are taken by surprise at Cochella Music Festival when Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre perform alongside none other than the late Tupac Shakur.

And now there is speculation that 2Pac’s resurrection may spark a new trend in live music - hologram touring.

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5/4 - Julie Roberts Neighborhood Theatre, 8 p.m., $20 5/2 - Space Capone Trmont Music Hall, 8 p.m., $8

NEW IN THEATERS: • • • • •

The Avengers (May 4) Men In Black III (May 25) Prometheus (June 8) The Amazing Spiderman (July 3) The Dark Knight Rises (July 20)

Summer guide:

Concerts in the Queen City lovable country event.

Lady Antebellum’s recent album, “Own the Night” won the Grammy award for Best Country Album this past February.

KISS and Mötley Crüe - July 25 - $35+ The face-painted, crazy rock band KISS is teaming up with Mötley Crüe this summer. KISS is coming out with a new album sometime mid-summer, named “Monster.”

Mötley Crüe is writing and recording material for a new album as well.

Childish Gambino released his first studio album, “Camp” late last year after releasing three albums independently including 2011’s “Culdesac.”

Photo courtesy of Childish Gambino Patrick Bogans PBOGANS@UNCC.EDU

Classes (and the sun) are out and there’s no better time than summer to catch some of your favorite artists while they’re hot, literally.

There are some big names coming to the Charlotte area and, for the travelers, plenty of festivals around the country to choose from.

And with countless shows going on almost nightly through the season, don’t forget to support the local ones too.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Drake with J. Cole and Waka Flocka Flame - May 19 - $30+ Grammy-nominated and Billboard chart topping recording artist Drake

is bringing his sleek, addictive and innovative rap songs to this stop on The Club Paradise Tour.

This will without a doubt be one of the most popular concerts of the summer.

Dave Matthews Band with The Head and the Heart - May 23 - $50+ The soulful and unique tunes of the Dave Matthews Band will be coming to Charlotte for their 2012 tour.

The band is working on a new album, and it will be their first studio album since their 2009 album, “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.”

Lady Antebellum with Darius Rucker and Thompson Square - July 9 - $25+ Part 2 of the 2012 Country Megaticket package, the Own the Night World Tour makes its stop here for a feel good

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean - July 26 - $40 The 2012 Country Megaticket package will end on a high note with this final showing. Two talented solo country artists will take the stage.

Both consistently top the U.S. Country Billboard charts and win countless CMT and CMA awards. This will be the “kinda party” any country fan wouldn’t want to miss.

Jason Mraz and Christina Perri August 21 -$25+ The Tour is a Four Letter Word tour will be making its stop here towards the end of the summer, with amazing artists who are proving to shake off the “one hit wonder” name they’ve been tagged with.

Time Warner Cable Arena Colbie Caillat and Gavin Degraw June 14 - $37 Without a doubt one of the cutest tours coming to the Queen city this summer, Caillat and Degraw will combine to create some pure feel-good entertainment.

Coldplay - July 3 - $60+ The huge Grammy-award British alternative rock band will be making a stop here in Charlotte this summer, riding off the success of their new album, “Mylo Xyloto.”

Though obviously more mainstream than their previous albums, the charm and

uplifting attributes throughout the record will make this concert performance one heck of a good time.

Train with Mat Kearney - July 26 $40+ Train will be on tour this summer promoting their new album “California 37”.

The “Hey, Soul Sister” guys, formed all the way back in 1994, are still kicking it around and running up the charts.

Mat Kearney, a consistently behind the scenes music prodigy in the industry, will definitely be an amazing supporting act through the entire tour.

Childish Gambino - July 27 - $32 Somehow finding time between writing, performing in a sketch comedy group and acting in the NBC show Community, Donald Glover manages to rap under the alter ego Childish Gambino.

Gambino’s lyrics and rhymes captivate his listeners so flawlessly. What can’t this man do?

Bojangle’s Coliseum LMFAO with Far East Movement June 19 - $35+ “Party rockin’ in the Bojangles’ Coliseum tonight” doesn’t exactly have a catchy ring to it, but anyone doubting that this concert won’t be a crazy, chaotic good time is surely mistaken.

The Fillmore Avicii - June 5 - 42.50 Avicii has been one of the leading breakthrough electronic music artists with the 2011 single “Levels,” which has been featured in nightclubs all over the world.

Avicii ranks number 6 on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 alongside veteran EDM artists Tiësto and Deadmau5.

So these are just some of the biggest concerts hitting the area throughout the summer. Make sure to check and see if any favorite band of yours is coming to the

Taste of Charlotte food festival serves up its 14th course Tricia Bangit TBANGIT@UNCC.EDU

Do you ever get into one of those moods in which you can’t decide what kind of food you feel like eating? If so, then the Queen City has the perfect event for you.

June 8 to June 10 is the 14th Annual Taste of Charlotte Festival where the various types of cuisine served will include Indian, Thai, Chinese and Brazilian, just to name a few.

Over 25 food vendors will be showcasing their best dishes in sample sizes this year.

While there is no admission fee to the festival, you do have to pay for tokens in order to purchase food and beverages.

How much you spend depends on just how hungry you are. Coins can be purchased online or at the event.

$20 gets you a cup of 15 coins and most samples at the Festival tend to cost 2 or 3 coins.

Beer will be served at the festival’s Tavern for those who are 21 and over.

While bottled water is served as well, you’re probably better off just freezing your own and bringing it along in a backpack to save the money.

If you live in Charlotte, then you know how hot it can get in June.

Last year’s Taste of Charlotte made for a very sweaty walk.

Participating food vendors include Woodlands Indian Cuisine, Dippin’ Dots, Brazas Brazilian Steakhouse and Cold Stone Creamery.

Taste of Charlotte includes a marketplace as well, which will have booths selling jewelry, caricature art, and other various knick-knacks.

Throughout the weekend there will also be performances and appearances

from dance companies and bands, as well as other forms of entertainment.

The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11a.m. to 6p.m. on Sunday, June 10 in Uptown.

Tents will be up on Tryon Street from MLK Jr. Boulevard to 6th Street.

Brazilian-style bacon-wrapped beef with black beans and rice from Brazas from last year’s Taste of Charlotte. Photo courtesy of Tricia

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Summer regional music festivals 101

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Ann Woo YWOO@UNCC.EDU

For those wanting to branch out from the Charlotte music scene, festivals are growing more and more popular and there are plenty this summer.

If you’re on a budget, no need to worry. Most festivals offer a “work exchange” program where you pay a deposit that is fully refunded to you after you work a set number of hours.

Here is the low down on some festivals happening in the US that you do not want to miss out on this summer.

After the premier of the Tupac hologram at Coachella, you never know what’s going to happen at this year’s festival season. (*Concerts that offer work exchange) *Hangout Music Festival (May 18-20): Located in the beautiful crystal beaches of Gulf Shore, Alabama, Hangout has the best setting of all the summer festivals.

The beach acts as a backdrop for each set and the sunsets are amazing.

Festival attendees can partake in morning yoga on the beach and other arts and craft activities.

The only flaw is that all shows end by 11 p.m., but I’m sure there will be plenty of after-parties happening, so do some research beforehand.

Headliners include Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jack White and String Cheese Incident.

Other artists performing are the Flaming Lips, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Kaskade, Flogging Molly, STS9, Mac Miller, Dispatch and Shpongle.

The Bamboozle Festival (May 18-20): Incubus, Blink-182, Mike Posner, Foo Fighters, All American Rejects, Datsik, Jimmy Eat World, DJ Pauly D, Bon Jovi are just to name a few that will be performing at this year’s Bamboozle.

The festival highlights the best in pop, rock, metal and more.

It’s more like Warped Tour rather than a “festival” because they don’t offer activities/entertainment like other festivals do, but your ears are still bound to be happy.

Asbury Park is going to be raging for three solid days. *Wakarusa Music Festival (May 31-June 3): This is where nature, music and art morph together to let its audience experience a magical couple of days.

If you don’t mind traveling to the middle of nowhere, it is hidden in the Ozark Mountains of Ark., this fairly new festival always has fans and artists coming back for more.

Attendees can participate in a costume contest and parade, morning yoga, hiking, drum circles, canoeing/kayaking/rafting and various art activities.

This year’s lineup consists of Pretty Lights, Slightly Stoopid, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, MiM0SA, Perpetual Groove, SOJA, Keller Williams and other top notch bands.

*Bonnaroo (June 7–10): Celebrating it’s tenth year this summer, Bonnaroo always shows an epic time.

I don’t know which is better, the mind-blowing activities they offer or the outrageous list of artists that will be there.

Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Phish, The Beach Boys, Bon Iver, Avett Brothers, The Roots, The Shins, Skrillex, Foster the People, Ludacris and more are set to perform.

If you’re not at a show, you can enjoy yourself at their very own cinema, comedy theatre, art exhibit, salon or water slide.

With that said, make sure you’re willing to spend since tickets aren’t cheap.

Located in the serenity of Manchester, Tenn. you’re destined to have an epic four days. *Electric Forest Festival (June 28-July 1): Secluded in the Sherwood Forest in Rothbury, Mich., after you experience “the forest,” your vision will never go back to normal.

From past attendees, it is reported that the forest “comes alive” in the nighttime with it’s unforgettable light show and hidden surprises.

But make sure you pack your CamelBaks since keeping hydrated is not cheap and there are only a few water spouts for refills.

There’s plenty of bass to go around with a lineup including: Bassnectar, Steve Aoki, Big Gigantic, Wolfgang Gartner, Beats Antique, Paper Diamond, EOTO, Zeds Dead and more.

Lollapalooza (August 3-5): Set in historic Grant Park in Chicago, you never know what to expect at Lolla.

Collaborating genres from alternative rock to electronica and indie-rock to hip-hop, Lollapalooza satisfies music lovers of all types.

In my opinion, they have one of the sickest lineups of all the festivals taking place this summer.

Over a span of three days, acts include: the Black Keys, Bassnectar, Passion Pit, J.Cole, Jack White, Avicii, The Weekend, Nero, Florence and The Machine and so much more.

Not to mention their endless list of sponsors, LollPlooza have special tents set up for everyone’s enjoyment (PlayStation loft and Google lounge).

Single day passes are still available for sale.

Vans Warped Tour (all summer): If you want to relive the hype of the early 2000s, Warped Tour has all of your punk rock, metal, hardcore and alternative music favorites.

The Vans Warped Tour travels all across the country every summer and makes stops at various cities (they’re coming to Charlotte July 30).

While you might run into groups of emo middle schoolers and feel really lame, it’s cheap and will bring back lots of memories.

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Cookout Splash Bash/ Sleepout for Homeless Front Fields Lynch

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Reading Day Salutation Nation West Quad between Cone and Belk Gym

6:00am - Free

11:00am - 12:15pm

Late Night Breakfast: Student Union

Talent Show

Student Union

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After Hours

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Study Abroad Student Photo Exhibit

Student Union Art Gallery 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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Softball @ Winthrop 5 p.m.

Softball vs. Dayton 12 & 2 p.m.

Baseball @ Georgia Tech 2 p.m.

Softball @Winthrop 7 p.m.

Baseball @ Georgia Tech 7 p.m.

Baseball @ Georgia Tech 5:30 p.m.

Softball A-10 Tournament St. Louis, Mo. TBA

TENNIS from p.1

Dedicating the HaltonWagner Tennis Complex

Chancellor Dubois speaks during the Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex dedication ceremony Friday afternoon. Photo by Michael Stennett Tadd Haislop THAISLOP@UNCC.EDU

The Charlotte 49ers dedicated HaltonWagner Tennis Complex last Friday afternoon, officially commemorating the completion of the 12,477-square-foot facility.

Over 150 spectators watched as the complex was named after Dale Halton and Fred Wagner, two individuals who have generously supported Charlotte’s tennis program.

“Today’s dedication is another step in the evolution of this institution,” said Dubois. “It’s another reminder that this institution continues its expansion and development.”

The ceremony was held on the playing surface as a crowd watched the from the 250-person seating area that hangs down from the new facility and overlooks all 12 courts. Men’s tennis coach Billy Boykin was more than excited to finally see the complex completed and dedicated.

“This is a magnificent facility,” said Boykin. “It’s kind of a mesmerizing place.

It’s kind of like being in a cathedral. It adds another dimension to our school and our campus. We’re eternally grateful to their generosity and support of 49ers athletics.”

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Judy Rose presented Halton and Wagner with a framed image of the complex.

“It’s really hard to wipe the smile off my face every time I see this facility and every time I enter this complex,” said Rose.

Two former 49er coaches were also recognized during the ceremony last Friday.

Penny Brawley and Jim Boykin had office suites named after them. Jim Boykin has won more matches than any other coach in

men’s 49er tennis history.

Brawley coached at UNC Charlotte for four decades and won more matches than any other 49er coach, men’s and women’s.

The Penny Brawley Women’s Tennis Office Suite inside the Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex was named after her.

The gem of a complex features 12 brand new medium-fast surfaced courts. Michaela Gorman, now in her ninth year coaching women’s tennis at Charlotte, weighed in on the value of the new playing surface.

“It’s the same kind of court they have at the Australian Open. It’s a great playing surface with state of the art draining, so that now if we have any delay due to weather the courts can dry within a couple hours,” said Gorman.

“Before it used to take six to nine hours and even then we could only hope they were dry.”

Gorman explained that the functionality of the surface is an improvement as well. “The courts play great. There’s no bad bounces, there’s no dips in the court or cracks or anything like that.”

To compliment the new courts complete with fresh benches and scoreboards, the complex also features a gorgeous brick structure that overlooks the playing surface.

The building, located on Cameron Blvd. across from Woodward Hall, features two statues of both a men’s and women’s tennis player, donated by Carol and Irwin Belk.

The current 49ers men’s and women’s tennis teams were among those in attendance while the facility was dedicated. Several former players also attended the ceremony, some of which represented teams all the way back to the 49ers first men’s tennis season of 1963.

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