July 3, 2003

Carolina in the News

Current National Coverage

Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina 
people and programs cited recently in the media:

In the End, Expansion Born of Compromise 
The Washington Post 
... "The assumptions going into the call were that we had two viable options, 12 or 
10 [teams]," said North Carolina Chancellor James Moeser, who along with Duke's
Keohane steadfastly opposed a three-team expansion. ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A846-2003Jul2.html

CDC chief's plate is full, but low-fat
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With West Nile virus, SARS and monkeypox dominating headlines, and anthrax 
and smallpox remaining top security concerns, the leader of the nation's premier
health agency might be expected to worry most about emerging diseases or 
bioterrorism threats. ... Dr. William Roper, a former CDC director who is dean 
of the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, agreed. 
http://www.ajc.com/thursday/content/epaper/editions/thursday/news_f330bc819342701d0041.html
(Note: Media relations in the School of Public Health helped to connect the 
reporter with Roper.)

Study of Wisconsin Professors Finds Drawbacks to Course-Management Systems
The Chronicle of Higher Education
As course-management systems become staples of college instruction, some students 
and professors say the software is harder to learn to use than they expected, a survey 
in the University of Wisconsin System has found. ... James L. Morrison, a professor
emeritus of educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel 
Hill, says that because the survey was not based on responses from a random sample
of faculty members, the results do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the system's 
entire faculty. 
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v49/i43/43a02602.htm
(Note: The Chronicle of Higher Education requires a subscription to access articles.)

Resident wants Boulevard tunnel reopened
The Philadelphia Daily News 
Scott Beinlich wants his mother to be able to safely walk across Roosevelt Boulevard 
- under the highway. ... Charles Zegeer, associate director of the University of 
North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, said that people won't walk more 
than 100 feet to be safer.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/6215792.htm

Headguard aims to reduce impact
The Oakland Tribune (Calif.)
The Full90 Performance Headgear weighs less than a baseball cap, but how does it 
work? ... Those are the major causes of neurocognitive injuries from soccer -- not 
heading the ball -- according to a recent University of North Carolina study. 
http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,82~10835~1484861,00.html

Roadside distraction
The Tuscaloosa News (Ala.)
Duncanville native Wayne Branyon had a citizens band radio in the 1970s. ... A 
study by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center 
reported that rear-end collisions resulted from cell phone usage more often than 
not.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030703/NEWS/307030307/1005

State and Local Coverage 

Budget flap left bruises, but are they permanent?
Charlotte Observer
Gov. Mike Easley's threats to veto a budget bill won him no favor with legislative 
leaders, with several expressing anger and frustration in the aftermath of the flap. .. 
But Ferrell Guillory, director of the Program on Southern Politics, Media and 
Public Life at UNC Chapel Hill, said tension should be expected between the 
legislative and executive branches of government.
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/local/6224024.htm

Phillips gives up post
High Point Enterprise
Phillips earlier this year submitted his resignation in a letter to President George 
W. Bush, who had nominated him for the post about two years ago. ... One 
possibility for Phillips' future, however, relates to the University of North Carolina 
at Chapel Hill, where he has served on the board of trustees. Officials with the
Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill have had discussions with 
Phillips, said Senior Associate Dean Doug Shackelford. 
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8977127&BRD=1332&PAG=461&dept_id=414366&rfi=8
(Note: A related story also appeared in The Greensboro News and Record, but 
is not online.)

Take control of snack attacks (Opinion-Editorial Column)
News and Observer
Your intention is to eat better and lose a few pounds. Until the cookies start 
calling from the cupboard. When snack attacks threaten, take offensive action.
http://newsobserver.com/features/story/2666126p-2472202c.html
(Note: Suzanne Havala Hobbs is an adjunct assistant professor in the School 
of Public Health. )

Issues and Trends Affecting Carolina

With expansion, ACC gains money, power and prestige - and loses some of its soul (Editorial)
Asheville Citizen-Times
Two thoughts for diehard college sports fans to consider about Miami's decision 
to join the Atlantic Coast Conference: 
http://cgi.citizen-times.com/cgi-bin/story/editorial/37692

ACC: Look back, then look forward (Editorial)
Greensboro News and Record
Before diehard ACC fans get too carried away dreaming about an even dozen,
somebody should hit the replay button. Those involved in the process that yielded 
Miami and Virginia Tech as the ACC’s two newest members acknowledge that
it wasn’t pretty.
http://www.news-record.com/news/opinions/edit03.htm

Hokies have arrived 
News and Observer
Place-kicker Shayne Graham calls Virginia Tech's 2000 national title game 
appearance against Florida State in the Sugar Bowl the biggest game in the school's 
history -- even though the Hokies lost 46-29. 
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/story/2666068p-2472222c.html

Economic storms pelt N.C. faculties (Editorial)
The Herald-Sun
Our campuses seem like placid places with their shaded walkways, ivied walls 
and contemplative classrooms. But when economic storms hit, rain also falls hard 
on universities and community colleges.
http://www.herald-sun.com/opinion/hsedits/56-367484.html

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