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AROLINA
CAROLINA FOOTBALL ON THE RISE!
Written By: Michael Hewett Photos By: Lauren Ratcliffe
20...105 TOUCHDOWN! That is the voice of
the Tar Heels, Woody Durham, broadcasting through
the radio waves in North Carolina. This is my
favorite time of year, when the big fellows get to go
head-to-head out on the gridiron. The players have
endured intense weight training and practice over
the past year and finally get to reap what they have
sown. At the same time, the fans are pumped to see
the 2009 Tar Heel football team.
This year Carolina has the best chance for a
breakout season since the Mack Brown days. Since
Coach Butch Davis took the reigns of the North
Carolina Tar Heel's football team, the Tar Heels have
improved from a 4-8 record his first season to an 8-5
record with a bowl appearance in his second
season. With the energy and enthusiasm Coach
Davis brings to the Carolina Football program, along
with his top notch coaching staff, Carolina fans can
expect the Tar Heel football team to compete at its
highest level every week.
Offensively, the Tar Heels have the makings of a
good rushing attack, with returning sophomore
Shaun Draughn and Junior tailback Ryan Houston.
At the same time the passing game will continue to
be strong. Quarterback T. J. Yates will return as
junior after missing a portion of last season to lead
the offensive attack. Over the last several years the
receiver core has been one of the strong suits of the
Tar Heels and should continue to be this season;
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however, they are a younger crew. Despite losing
pivotal receivers, Brandon Tate to graduation and
Hakeem Nicks to an early entry to the NFL, the Tar
Heels will debut highly recruited wide receivers in
Dwight Jones and Josh Adams. Greg Little, a very
versatile player, will also return for his senior season
to play receiver and tailback as well as being an
important component on the kick off and punt return
teams.
On the other side of the football, the Tar Heels
will return a very experienced crew. A year ago the
defensive line was a very young group that really
matured and stepped up their game as the season
progressed. Sophomore Marvin Austin and Senior
Tavares Brown contributed much to that success
and will again lead that position this upcoming
season. As for the linebackers, Carolina is returning
Junior Quan Sturdivant who will lead the linebacker
core along with Sophomore Zach Brown and Junior
Bruce Carter. The secondary is also returning an
experienced group with Junior Cornerback Kendric
Burney and Senior Defensive Back Melvin Williams
spearheading that crew.
At the same time, the Tar Heels Kenan
Memorial Stadium has been under renovation;
however, the entire project will not be completed
before the 2009 season. The project is divided into
two phases with only the first phase being
completed by the start of the season. The first
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phase includes a redesign of the existing four floors
and the addition of a fifth floor to the Kenan Football
Center on the West end of the field. The second
phase, initially to start at the end of this upcoming

Touchdown
season, is a plan to close in the stadium by adding
seats behind the East end zone. That has now has
been postponed due to economic concerns.
I hope you are as excited about the upcoming
football season as I am. The next home game of the
year will be September 19th at 12:00 PM against the
East Carolina Pirates. Ill see you in the Tar Pit! Go

The
Tar Heels!

SCHEDULE #12
09/05/09 - UNC vs. The Citadel
Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ 6:00 PM

09/12/09 - UNC vs. Connecticut

Location: East Hartford, Conn. @ 12:00 PM

09/19/09 - UNC vs. East Carolina

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ 12:00 PM

#26
09/26/09 - UNC vs. Georgia Tech
Location: Atlanta, GA @ TBA

10/03/09 - UNC vs. Virginia

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ TBA

10/10/09 - UNC vs. Georgia Southern

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ TBA

10/22/09 - UNC vs. Florida State

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ 8:00 PM

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10/29/09 - UNC vs. Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, VA @ 7:30 PM

11/07/09 - UNC vs. Duke

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ TBA

11/14/09 - UNC vs. Miami

Location: Chapel Hill, NC @ TBA

11/21/09 - UNC vs. Boston College

Location: Chestnut Hill, Mass. @ TBA

11/28/09 - UNC vs. North Carolina State

Location: Raleigh, NC @ TBA

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 Nyama ntono okayana eri mu nkwawa - Appreciate the little you have before claiming for what you have not achieved.
Uganda
Life in
Story and Photos By Maressa McCall
What do you think of when you hear Fourth of July celebration? Id bet
your first thought isn't bubbles, Walker Texas Ranger, popcorn, sodas and ninety
Ugandan orphans, but now mine is. For me, this summer was so many things at
once: incredible, fun, hot, unusual, amazing, but most of all life-changing and
unforgettable. I've never met more people in one place that have made such an
impact on my life in such a huge way. That is how I spent my 4th of July. While it
definitely made me appreciate American freedom, a good cookout and fireworks,
I've got to say spending my 4th of July like that gave me so much more than a
good nighttime show.
Prior to this summer I would never have called myself much of a kid-person,
but in fact Im just the opposite now. Not only have I spent the entire summer
working at an orphanage, teaching both primary and secondary school children,
but I also lived with a Ugandan family with two young children, ages three years
and eleven months. Life in Busia, Uganda takes some getting used to: a hole is
the toilet, bucket bathing instead of showers, hand washing clothes and walking is
the standard mode of transportation. My immersion in rural Ugandan life with a
family with children was an experience in and of itself.To make the situation even
more interesting, the three-year-old was just getting comfortable in learning to
speak... Luganda that is, not English. So communication with her was a bit
difficult. On the positive side, it did cause my Luganda language learning curve to
increase quite rapidly!
It's a good thing everyone else speaks English in Busia because I have by no
means mastered the Lugandan language. Of course, I learned all of the most
important phrases such as Njagala chai or "I want tea." This is definitely a good
phrase to know. I think I drank enough tea this summer to fill a swimming pool,
certainly more tea than I have ever before consumed in my entire life. Tea is
important here well beyond its nutritional or hydration value; teatime is a social
pastime. Anytime you visit someone or they visit you, tea is not only offered but is
expected to be there. Teatime, or socializing time, highlights a most fundamental
difference in American life versus Ugandan life -- relationships. The value of
relationships between Ugandan people (friends, family, lovers) is almost beyond
descriptive capture.
The whole structure of Ugandan society is different in the way it views and
values people. The sense of community is paramount in Uganda; whereas, the
sense of self is very high in America. Each society has its positives and negatives,
but the community in Uganda is brimming with joy and happiness despite the
hardships an African child must overcome to simply survive. The kids at the New
Hope Orphanage, in Busia, are as close to literally having nothing as anyone
should ever be, yet they are the most joyful group of individuals I have ever met.
They take joy in each other, joy in the Lord, and joy in everything they have the
opportunity to do, and I admire them for that. Actually, I wouldn't stop at the word
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admire - I cherish,
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I never thought it possible to fall in love with more than one person at Ugand c is ver
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a time, but these kids have proven me wrong. I can honestly say I've boys lture importan
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given my heart to ninety wonderful individuals. I've never felt so much and t tionally e
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love in my life as I felt this summer. Despite the fact that these children rls d the
ance.
have little family, few clothes, share a bed with another orphan and eat the
same thing for almost every meal, they know how to love and be truly
happy. Like a fountain, their love flows outward spilling over all things in
their daily life. Only through their love have I learned how to really love
another person unconditionally.
Don't misunderstand me and think that everything is perfect and
always wonderful in Uganda, because that would be one of the biggest
mistakes you could make. Uganda has many problems; not all kids are
lucky enough to live in a place as nurturing and loving as New Hope, or
to have a family to take care of them. In addition, there are many social
and cultural norms that frustrate westerners. Everyday when I left my
house I heard, mzungu mzungu! Throughout the day, anywhere and
everywhere I went(mzungu: white person or foreigner in East Africa).
The word mzungu might as well replace any foreigner's name when
they visit because from the moment they set foot in the country, that is
how they will be known. On top of that, we are quoted what is labeled by
the volunteers as the "mzungu price."
The greatest misconception Africans have about the rest of the world
is that all foreigners have lots of money. Maybe it's because many
writing, and arithmetic. Those that are fortunate enough to receive an
Africans live in poverty, or because Americans come with their technology
education still have to struggle with the teaching methods employed here.
like iPods and BlackBerrys, or simply because many foreigners in Africa
I came to Uganda to teach math and music so I have not only seen the
do have some money. Whatever the reason, most Africans think
system, but I have been a part of it. From a young age, children are
thatallforeigners are rich. As a result we are almost always charged a
taught things in a monotonous, repetitious style. The typical teaching
higher price for services and goods. Things in Africa like this are definitely
approach utilizes a call-and-response technique - the teacher says
frustrating.
nuclear family, then the students repeat nuclear family, and this goes
Another difference in Ugandan versus American life that often makes
on for a good twenty minutes or so. The students definitely learn nuclear
me sad deals with the Ugandan educational system. First of all, in
family, but they don't know much else about it. This style of teaching
Uganda, education can be extremely expensive and when there is little to
encourages little creative or challenging thinking so it's a real struggle for
no money, the necessities of food, shelter and clothes will always come
these children to reach their fullest, most creative potential.
before education. Thus, many children go without the basics of reading,
Even though it's not perfect some things must be working alright in
the school system because some very well-educated, intelligent people
do come out of the system, but the success rate of this caliber of student
could definitely be higher if different teaching styles were employed.
Many Ugandan kids probably never question the educational process for
one of two reasons: (1) they know of nothing different, or (2) they fear
discipline with the cane. American teachers would get fired and sued in
a heartbeat if they hit a child with a cane; but in Uganda use of the cane
is the preferred and government sanctioned method of punishment for
infractions at school.
At times, teaching was a struggle because some children lacked a
solid foundation and others could not comprehend much English, but it
was all definitely worth it. To see a change in just one student makes
all the inconveniences seem small in comparison. But I am lucky, I
had many students throughout my stay who came up to me and told
me how much better they understood math now or, even more
importantly, how they even enjoyed math now because of the
opportunity to embrace different teaching approaches over the two
month period. Once I even had a student who passed me a note
that said, "I am practicing to draw angles in my free time." Just one

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LOOKING FOR INVOLVEMENT?
GET CONNECTED AT CAROLINA
Written By: Vann Mitchell
Photo By: Blake Zanardi
National Honor Society? Key Club?
Marching Band? We all had the laundry list of
extracurriculars throughout our high school
careers; they helped us find friends, give back
to the community, and (in all honesty) get into
UNC. Now that were here, should we join
something new? Whats there to do?
Why should I get involved?
Joining an organization on campus is
important for several reasons: meeting people,
learning new things, building relationships,
enhancing a resume. Involvement at any
university, especially UNC, provides its
participants with countless opportunities to
serve, to grow, and learn. Ones campus
involvement represents who they are and will
help build the foundation for future positions,
relationships, and even careers. Getting
plugged in and becoming active within the
campus will get you out of that Granville room
and into UNCthe fun, the service, the
entertainment, the intellect, and essentially the
anything you want!
How Do I Get Involved?
-Fall Fest! Similar to a club fair, Fall Fest
was your first great opportunity to go table to
table signing up for clubs, teams, and
organizations in every field at UNC. Whether
you are looking to join a political club, a service
team, or a religious group, this event was the
easiest way to signup and meet members of
Carolinas clubs. Even if you did not make it out
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for all the festivities,
there will be many
more opportunities in
the future. Every
school day from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students from
The Cubes
several different
outside of the
organizations pit
sit encouraging Union
you to sign up for
upcoming functions,
partake in a special
and announcements for many organizations and
event such as a race or hunger lunch, or even to
recruitment's. Keep your eyes peeled! Many
audition for a performing group.
recruitment's and teams post applications
-The UnionLocated right beside the Pit,
dates, group information, and accepted
the Carolina Union is a central place on campus
members throughout the year in the DTH. (Tip:
to find various social, cultural, academic, and
DTHs can be conveniently found in the lobby
entertaining programs. The Carolina Union
of each tower at Granvillefo free!)
Activities Board (CUAB), housed upstairs, offers
-StudentsIn all honesty, perhaps the best
about 20 different committees that contribute to
way to find out what all is happening at UNC is
Carolinas unity by means of intellect,
to talk around and network. Every student is
enlightenment, and entertainment. Carolina
involved in at least one organization they
Leadership Development offers several
absolutely love talking about. When you talk
opportunities to strengthen ones leadership
with other students not only will you receive
abilities and get involved with various service
advice and information, but you will potentially
and social groups.
begin a network; always remember that Person
-The Daily Tar HeelWhether you read
A (who you are talking to) knows Person B who
your local newspaper or not, reading the Daily
is best friends with Person C who is President
Tar Heel (UNCs daily campus newspaper) is a
of Organization Z (to which you have always
must. Here you will find most events for the day,
wanted to be a part of).
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Panera, Eclipse Tanning, and Cosmic Cantina), Continued on Pg. 15
Important Dates Always On Duty...
September 16th - Bingo Night The Information that you need to know as a
September 24th - Seafood Dinner resident of G-Vegas.
1) The RA Duty number is: 919-316-9338.
September 28th - Blood Drive
2) The West Tower CD - Robert Barker &
October 2nd - 4th - Parents Weekend
The South Tower & East Tower CD - Sarah
October 8th - Hypnotist
Hoffarth.
October 15th - State Fair Dinner
3) If you have any questions or need thing,
October 22nd - 25th - Fall Break
ask your RA. That is what they are there
for!
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thing that's ever happened in my life. Yes, I had
a hole for a toilet, I bathed from a basin, and I
have mastered carrying a jerrycan atop of my

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me smile and brighten my day. I'll never be able
to get the sound of her laughter or the image of
her smiling face out of my head or my heart.
Although I say I'm connected to her in particular,
looking for plus so much more. Here are some
it's like that for every child at New Hope. They DIY Continued From Pg. 16
helpful Dos and Donts:
all touch your heart in a way you didn't think DIY 3: Pretty, Colorful lights
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keep the children from breaking it down, to keep Fake Flowers
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-DO network and ask questionswith over
translate into words about the experiences from Want to make some use of your Christmas
400 groups, its highly doubtful youre going to
my summer in Uganda. As a result of this lights? Spice your room up by making little cups
be in the know about everythingtalk around,
pivotal summer, everything in my life has out of origami paper, punch a hole in the
exchange interests, and check things out.
changed - the way I think and feel, the way I bottom, and put it over the bulb. You can also
-DO accept any free t-shirt offered to you,
love, and the way I see the world. My only hope have the same effect with fake flowers by
but DONT be swayed to jointhe average
is that I've conveyed even a glimpse of Uganda pushing petals over the bulbs.
student has at least 2 t-shirts from organizations
and the children to you through my words.
they never participated in.
Involvement Continued From Pg. 14 -DONT be nervousno one will look at
You never know where one conversation you weird or purposely ignore you for attending
could leadSo remember, in the world of a meeting. Believe me, they want you there as
involvement, its not what you knowits who much, if not more, than you do !
you know. -DONT feel guilty about dropping or
What is Right For Me? unsubscribing to a Listserv#1- its
Although it may sound crazy,sign up for it anonymous, #2- thats why the option is there!
allseriously. Just because you sign up for a -DONT lose sight if you havent found
group or join their email listserv DOES NOT something you like by the end of the month
mean you have to participate. With a little time the majority of students dont find their niche til
and that Carolina spirit as your guide, you will sophomore or even junior year.
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 DEAR JER-BEAR,
Im in a dilemma...My friends make fun of
me because I cant do laundry. I honestly thought
I would conquer my fear of overflowing the
laundry room during freshman year, but that didnt
happen. Now Im a sophomore in college and still
take my dirty clothes home. Personally I see
nothing wrong with this, but my friends think
otherwise. Jer-Bear, they make fun of me! I have
even been told Ill never find a husband due to my
lack of launderingWhat should I do?
Sincerely,
A Single Sophomore Seeking Some Suds
your clothes in. You might
want to separate them, but you
dont have to. Put your money
in. Put your detergent in. Then
push bright colors for its a
tricky one bright colors! The
same is also true for white
colored clothing. Voila. All of
your clothes will be safe. Trust
me.
And when thats done38
minutes later (Ive done my
share of laundry here) you put
your clothes in the dryer (for
at least two cycles..30

DEAR SINGLE SOPHOMORE,

I can assure you that you will stay just that
single if you dont know how to do laundry. Youre
a sophomore in collegewhats that..at least 19
years old? Youve been in college for a year now,
theres no excuse. I can understand not being
able to do laundry when you come to college,
because I was in that boat. But theres a time to
learn. And that time is now.
Its almost impossible to screw up your
minutes) and dry them. Its Seeking some
easy enough.
suds
If you cant do this
then dont bother writing me
back. I can only do so much.
found the man with a plan, or should we say
Hope this helps.
an answer for everything. If you would like to ask
Jer-Bear
Jer-Bear, please email us your questions and
concerns to: triumvirate@granvilletowers.com and
Ask Jer-Bear title the subject line, Dear Jer-Bear. We cant
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