Here is a sampling of links and notes about Carolina people and programs cited recently in the media: International Coverage Obama meeting with Patriarch
Athens News Agency (Wire Service/Greece)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I on Tuesday expressed optimism for the reopening of the Halki seminary and resolution of the long-standing problems faced by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, after a meeting here with new US President Barack Obama. ...The Ecumenical Patriarch commented that Obama had been "very unassuming and very friendly, while he added that the congratulated the US president for the University of North Carolina's (UNC) victory in the NCAA final a day earlier. North Carolina nets fifth title against Michigan State
Canada.com (Wire Service)
North Carolina overwhelmed Michigan State with a record performance in the first half, and in the end the Tar Heels were dancing in the Motor City with their fifth NCAA Tournament title. With a championship-game record crowd of 72,922 at Ford Field and the majority of fans rooting for Michigan State, the Tar Heels swarmed the Spartans in the opening 20 minutes, and North Carolina added to its championship lore with a 89-72 win. Star's death fuels U.S. health care debate
The Province (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
The news of Natasha Richardson's skiing death had barely sunk in last month when U.S. pundits seized on the tragedy as evidence of an imminent danger facing all Americans. ...Jonathan Oberlander, a health policy professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said this kind of an examination of international systems is typically treated like a political football in the United States: "On the left, the Canadian system is held up as an exemplar ... on the right, they see Canada as a symbol of everything wrong with government-run health care." North Carolina Wins NCAA Basketball Championship
Voice of America
In front of a tournament record crowd, the favored University of North Carolina has claimed the men's national collegiate basketball title. North Carolina, which was making its record 18th appearance at the Final Four, started Monday night's title game in high gear. Journalism Bust, J-School Boom
Forbes (London)
...Yet punishing times for journalism have been an unlikely boon for journalism schools. Would-be Woodwards and Bernsteins hiding out from the bad economy or learning new skills to compete stormed the admissions offices of top-tier programs last fall. ...The University of Colorado (up 11%), University of North Carolina (up 14%) and University of Maryland (up 25%) all saw gains. National Coverage North Carolina Beats Michigan State 89-72
"Morning Edition" National Public Radio
North Carolina beat Michigan State Monday night to become the NCAA men's college basketball champions. The Tar Heels won the game 89-72. Ride Ends for Spartans as Tar Heels Coast to Title
The New York Times
If any town is skeptical of happy endings, it is this one. ...With No. 2 Michigan State having upended two No. 1 seeds on its ride to the N.C.A.A. tournament title game Monday night, the Spartans took a downtrodden city and a hope-starved state along for a joy ride. But No. 1 North Carolina reminded everyone that talent can mean more than pluck, experience more than depth, and that 35-point victories are hard to disregard as mirages.
Related Link:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2009-04-07-
michigan-state-aftermath_N.htm
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9425896/North-Carolina-lives-up-to-hype-with-title-
romp?MSNHPHCP>1=39002 President Obama's NCAA Pick Wins It All (Blog)
ABC News.com
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was asked this morning about President Obama having successfully picked the winner of the NCAA college basketball tournament, the University of North Carolina Tarheels. ...In addition to his having correctly picked the NCAA champion, President Obama gets some Carolina vindication with this win. We Were Right(!) in NCAA Pool
Inside Higher Ed
The previous winners predicted by Inside Higher Ed's perennial Academic Performance Tournament bracket have historically flamed out in a relatively early round, given that they were required to advance through the real NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on the basis of their on-the-court skill, not how the teams have performed on the Academic Progress Rate, the NCAA's main measure of teams' academic success, as in our version of the tourney. But when the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Tar Heels overwhelmed Michigan State University to win the national championship last night, they also set a tough precedent for us to match in future years. Push for digital health records sparks debate
USA Today
...President Obama wants doctors' offices and hospitals nationwide to follow suit, and the government has set a goal for every American to have an electronic health record by 2014. ..."There's not much reason to believe that this is going to save significant amounts of money," says Jonathan Oberlander, a University of North Carolina School of Medicine professor. Regional Coverage This UNC team one for history books
The Houston Chronicle (Texas)
They’ll be remembered as cool, methodical and relentless champions. Do the details really matter? North Carolina’s fifth national championship was born of necessity. ...What will be remembered is the Tar Heels were college basketball’s best team from start to finish, and this UNC senior class won more games than any other North Carolina senior class ever. What a scene as fans root for their team
The Detroit Free Press (Michigan)
The pregame glee quickly turned to gloom. All the celebrating by Michigan State University fans ended Monday night in a steady diet of three-point shots and dunks by the Tar Heels. It was tough. State and Local Coverage Carolina Fans Celebrate 5th National Title
The North Carolina News Network
After North Carolina entered half time of Monday night's NCAA Championship with the largest lead in NCAA title game history, Tar Heel fans in Chapel Hill had a good feeling where they were going to be at the end of the game, Franklin Street. An estimated 30,000 fans rushed the downtown street of the village town when UNC beat Michigan State 89-72.
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http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6748282
http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/2009/04/06/tar-heels-win-national-championship/
http://fayobserver.com/article?id=323150
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/apr/07/early-surge-helps-fuel-tar-heels-to-the-title/
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090407/ARTICLES/904079995
http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/sports/18-1136309.cfm Tar Heels all contribute in NCAA championship win
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
As is tradition, every North Carolina player got the pleasure of climbing the ladder and snipping a section of the net after the Tar Heels claimed the NCAA championship Monday night. It seemed especially fitting because in the Tar Heels' convincing 89-72 triumph over Michigan State, it seemed like every member of the team had a piece of the victory. Not even close: UNC rolls to title
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
As he went down the bench, alternately pumping a fist and hugging his teammates with a minute left Monday night, you could see it all in North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough's expression: The elation. The relief. The redemption. No matter the outcome of Monday's game, Hansbrough -- one of the most decorated players in school history -- would have left UNC a winner. But by helping shellac Michigan State 89-72 at Ford Field, he finished his career with the ultimate emotion: the pride of being a national champion. Tar Heels Triumphant
WUNC-FM
North Carolina won its fifth national championship in men's basketball last night. It was a decisive 89-to-72 victory over Michigan State. ..."You know I can't really describe what I'm going through right now," said Hansbrough after the game. "I know in a couple days I'll calm down and I'll look back at my career and I'll think of all the accomplishments that I've had and this will be the best one, being a part of this team. Nothing compares." Party continues as UNC men head back home
News 14 Carolina
The UNC men’s basketball team wrapped up a year of high expectations Monday night with a victory in Detroit and a National Championship trophy to bring back to Chapel Hill. ...With the team arriving back in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, that party will continue at the Dean Dome. The championship celebration will start at 2 p.m., but doors will open at 1 p.m. Parking is limited for the free event.
Related Links:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/4903488/
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=323163
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/1475813.html Timelapse: Franklin Street after the victory
The Daily Tar Heel
View a timelapse of Tar Heel fans celebrating UNC's victory over Michigan State for the 2009 NCAA Championship title. Fan proclaims: 'The best year we've ever had'
The Herald-Sun (Durham)
Each time a door opened on Franklin Street Monday, a steady roar burst into the night. The pattern persisted for hours as UNC Chapel Hill fans took over the interiors of downtown Chapel Hill. ...All doors opened and the roar hurtled down Franklin into permanence just before midnight. With the NCAA championship firmly in hand, fans ran to the center of Franklin and Columbia streets where a mass of celebratory hysteria seemed to grow by the second.
Related Links:
http://www.newsobserver.com/264/story/1474577.html
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20090407/TOPSTORIES/904069929?Title
=Fans-gather-to-cheer-on-the-Heels
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/4902757/
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1475786.html
http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/sports/18-1136307.cfm
UNC Media Advisory:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/2405/107/
Estimated 30,000 swarm Franklin Street
WTVD-TV (ABC/Raleigh)
Following UNC's Monday night victory over Michigan State, students and fans headed to Franklin Street to celebrate. According to the The Chapel Hill Police Department, officers closed downtown streets to traffic after fans rushed to Franklin Street. The streets reopened around 1:50 a.m. and the lingering crowd cleared out between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m.
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http://www.wchl1360.com/details.html?id=9995
http://orange.mync.com/site/Orange/news/story/31440/tar-heel-victory-by-the-numbers/ Dean Dome opens doors for Tar Heel faithful
News 14 Carolina
The Dean Dome was packed during the national championship game Monday, as fans who couldn’t make the trip to Michigan crowded together to watch UNC win their fifth national title.
UNC News Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/campus-and-community/final-four-viewing-party.html Clothing stores to profit from Carolina win
News 14 Carolina
After Carolina's big win against Michigan State, local retailers are looking to cash in big as well as they get to debut UNC's championship T-shirts, hats and other apparel. ...UNC's big season has already translated into big profits for local retailers. But the biggest returns are expected now that the Heels have gone all the way – when championship merchandise hits store shelves. Price has 89 earmarks (Under the Dome)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
U.S. Rep. David Price is seeking $264.6 million in earmarks. The Chapel Hill Democrat released his list of 89 requested appropriations for the federal budget on his Web site. ...Other notable earmarks: ...A virtual reality center on urban warfare and disaster response at UNC-Chapel Hill, $3.7 million. UNC's choice of Tutu as speaker condemned by ADF (Blog)
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
The Anti-Defamation League is criticizing UNC Chapel Hill's selection of Nobel Prize Winner Desmond Tutu as its May commencement speaker. ...Tutu is widely regarded as a central figure in the fight to end apartheid in South Africa. He was selected by a campus committee to give UNC-CH's commencement address May 10 in Kenan Stadium. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Waller Lecture by UNC alum
The Chapel Hill Herald
Robert B. Cialdini, professor of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University, will give this year's Waller Lecture at UNC on April 15. The talk, "The Power of Social versus Financial Factors in Behavior Change," will be held at the Stone Center Auditorium at 3 p.m. A reception will follow the free public event.
UNC News Brief:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/news/humanities-and-social-sciences/expert-in-
persuasion-and-influence-to-give-lecture-at-unc.html Talk honors nursing dean
The Chapel Hill Herald
"Fostering Scholarship of the Improvement of Health Care" is the topic of a talk by Dr. Paul Batalden of Dartmouth Medical School, who will speak in Chapel Hill this month to honor Linda Cronenwett, Ph.D., dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing.
UNC News Brief:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/2408/107/ Pride, prejudice and too much tranquility
The News & Observer (Raleigh)
The continuing popularity of Jane Austen's 1813 novel "Pride and Prejudice" gives rise to new adaptations for film, television and stage with astonishing regularity. Jon Jory's 2005 theatrical version has proved its own popularity with more than a dozen productions across the country, including the current one at Playmakers Repertory Company.
UNC News Release:
http://uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/2243/107/ Clefs eye top 7 for Desai
The Chapel Hill Herald
It's been a nerve-racking couple of days for a group of current and former Clef Hangers, who in addition to the excitement of watching the Tar Heels playing for the national basketball championship, are hoping their friend and former Clef Anoop Desai makes it through another round on American Idol. Desai, 22, last year's president of UNC's oldest a cappella group, the Clef Hangers, has made it through to the final eight on the star-making television show, but it's been a struggle. Issues and Trends NC budget plan gives more control to agencies
The Associated Press
The North Carolina Senate wants to give government agencies more latitude in how to make cuts in the next two years as the recession dries up revenues. ...Senate Democrats writing the budget also want to give departments flexibility in where to make spending cuts. The University of North Carolina system has had such authority before. State Senate rolls out $20B budget plan
WRAL-TV (CBS/Raleigh)
The state Senate on Monday unveiled a budget plan that is $900 million less than what Gov. Beverly Perdue sought just three weeks ago. ...University of North Carolina President Erskine Bowles and North Carolina Community College System President Scott Ralls issued a joint statement in support of the Senate proposal, saying it provides needed support for worker training and job development.
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