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July 28, 2003
Current National Coverage
Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina
people and programs cited recently in the media:
When Sam Meets Barbara (Opinion-Editorial Column)
The Los Angeles Times
For the last few years, students at hundreds of U.S. college campuses have been
assigned "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America," social critic Barbara
Ehrenreich's 2001 bestseller about her undercover stints as a minimum-wage worker
in three cities and the grueling life of the working poor. But last month, when the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill put the book on a required summer
reading list for incoming freshmen (with group discussions to be held later), outrage
ensued.
(Note: The Los Angeles Times requires free user registration to access articles.)
Reading and Writhing
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Incoming freshmen at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania may think they are being
shortchanged on their summer vacation. University officials sent each of them home
from orientation this summer with a free copy of Barbara Ehrenreich's book Nickel
and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, and their first homework assignment. ...
But some freshmen at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who were
also assigned Ms. Ehrenreich's book to read over the summer, don't quite see eye to
eye with Mr. Cooper.
(Note: The Chronicle of Higher Education requires a subscription to access articles.)
Hey There, Couch Potatoes: Hot Enough for You?
The New York Times
It is a typical night in America. ... "I think we're very confused about what's
pornographic," said Jane Brown, a professor of journalism and mass
communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
(Note: The New York Times requires free user registration to access articles.)
Religious Namesakes Choose to Follow Fate
The Washington Post
In the Roman Catholic Church, prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are
cardinal virtues, but there's only one Cardinal Sin.... Christian Smith, a sociologist
of religion at the University of North Carolina, said his name reflects his faith.
(Note: This Knight-Ridder article also appeared in The South Florida
Sun-Sentinel.)
Pay Now, Learn Later
Forbes Magazine
By now you probably know that earnings of Section 529 college savings accounts
are free of federal tax if used for higher education. ... But no matter how long the list
of participating private schools grows, if you live in a state with a top public
university, consider whether your child might go there before investing big bucks in
he Independent. In-state tuition at the University of Michigan averages $8,000; at
the University of Virginia it's just $6,000; and at the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill it's a bargain-basement $4,000.
(Note: Forbes Magazine requires free user registration to access articles.)
State and Local Coverage
Task force to study UNC workplace
The Herald-Sun
Spurred by a growing discontent among the rank-and-file employees on his campus,
UNC Chancellor James Moeser has created a new task force that will examine
ways to improve Carolina's work environment.
(Note: This article was picked up by the Associated Press and was featured in The
Myrtle Beach Sun News, The Winston-Salem Journal and The Wilmington
Star-News. The Chapel Hill News also carried a brief report Sunday. Other coverage
includes WRAZ-TV (Fox, Raleigh) and WFMY-TV (CBS, Greensboro).)
UNC-CH to study its workplace
The News and Observer
"Nickel and Dimed," the controversial summer reading selection at UNC-Chapel Hill,
may have a positive ripple effect for university employees. ... Last week, Chancellor
James Moeser said he has been discussing the situation with students and campus
leaders and has decided to form Chancellor's Task Force for a Better Workplace.
Summer reading wars (Opinion-Editorial Column)
The Herald-Sun
Numerous colleges and universities across the United States, both large and small,
are or have used "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America," a national
best seller, in their summer reading programs. That list includes three North Carolina
campuses: Appalachian State, UNC-Asheville and Davidson.
(Note: James Moeser is chancellor at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill. The Herald-Sun requires free user registration to access archives.)
Real issue of `Nickel and Dimed' (Opinion-Editorial Column)
The Charlotte Observer
I've watched and listened to the recent discussion surrounding this year's summer
reading for incoming freshmen at UNC Chapel Hill with some amusement -- and
somewhat of a vested interest. Next month, I'll be one of the faculty discussion leaders
asking questions and probing for viewpoints from one of the groups that read "Nickel
and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich.
(Note: Chris Roush is an assistant professor at the School of Journalism and
Mass Communication.)
Sunday Forum (Letters to the Editor)
The News and Observer, Q Section
Another heated dispute over summer reading
(Note: This sampling of letters continues to be representative of those being
published mainly in Triangle-area newspapers.)
Resignation puts controversy to rest (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
At last, the Susan Ehringhaus controversy is truly over. The whole unpleasant affair
finally came to an end late last week when it was announced that Ehringhaus, the
university's long-time chief legal counsel, had resigned from UNC.
(Note: The Chapel Hill Herald requires free user registration to access archives.)
Tipping the Cap (Editorial)
The News and Observer
North Carolina natives who have passed through the state university system doubtless
include among their more unforgettable classmates those from New York, California --
or for that matter, Italy or Scotland. ... The UNC flagship in Chapel Hill rumbles now
and then with complaints that the 18 percent cap on out-of-state admissions to
freshmen classes in most UNC system schools is depriving the Chapel Hill campus --
destination of choice for many out-of-state applicants -- of some of the best students
in the country.
Bad sign at UNC? (Editorial)
The News and Observer
The Rams Club booster group at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill --
also known by the more dignified moniker, the Educational Foundation -- won't be
able to foot the bill for all athletic scholarships in the coming academic year. So says
Director of Athletics Dick Baddour, who reported to trustees that the department
itself will have to make up the difference.
Commercialization of UNC sports (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill News
It is an interesting sign of the times that apparently even UNC athletics is feeling the
pinch of a tight economy. UNC officials reported last week that the athletic scholar-
ship program will have a shortfall ranging anywhere from $100,000 to $350,000
in the coming year.
Williams' rise could have benefits for town (Editorial)
The Chapel Hill Herald
On its face, the importance of the ascension of Richard "Stick" Williams to the
chairmanship of the UNC Board of Trustees seems obvious. It is, after all, a black
face, and Williams is the first black to head the panel that oversees North Carolina's
flagship university.
(Note: The Chapel Hill Herald requires free user registration to access archives.)
University officials say chiller plant is necessary
The Chapel Hill News
UNC officials say a proposed chiller plant that has raised residents' objections is not
optional. "It's an absolute necessity," Chancellor James Moeser said. "The need
for it is not an arguable point."
Issues and Trends Affecting Carolina
Orange mayors so far unopposed
The News and Observer
The three incumbent mayors in Orange County could be looking at an easy cruise to
re-election unless challengers step forward within the next six days. ... Incumbents
... Jim Ward, 54, a curator at the N.C. Botanical Garden, are seeking second four-
year terms. ... In the race are Woodrow Barfield, 52, a recent UNC-Chapel Hill
law school graduate... Rudy Juliano, 62, a former chairman of the UNC-CH
pharmacology department; Mike McSwain, 21, a UNC-CH senior ...
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