The Coolest Month
(04/22/09 7:00am)
"April is the cruelest month," a poet once wrote, somewhat famously.
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"April is the cruelest month," a poet once wrote, somewhat famously.
A virus ate my Windows. At least that's what I've gleaned using my Blue's Clues detective skills. Just like in the show, there were three bold-faced indications that this was the problem. First, there was the fact that when I turned my computer on, it proceeded to the Dell screen and then went blank as if it forgot what comes next. I tried prompting it, typing "Windows, stupid" into the DOS screen but it just beeped back at me with an agitated monotone bleep.
T.G.I.N.F.
I've never been to Africa. I've thought about it, certainly, but that's really as far as I've gotten. I've pictured myself, a vision in khaki, sailing through long-grassed fields of gold, a traveler's pack slung unabashedly around my waist. I'd work endless hours in the summer heat, doing something (haven't quite put my finger on what) that leaves me feeling fulfilled and useful.
It's strange, that after writing so much about the man named Abhijit Mahato, I can't for the life of me remember his face. I can't for the life of me think of that place in India he came from, that lab at Duke he worked in, or anything else about him, other than the fact that he died a little more than a year ago.
It started with a wager. Well, a boast and a wager.
Change. The word has been sprawled across banners and signs, diluted speeches and debates and invaded our ad space and bumper stickers. According to The New York Times it was used a whopping 119 times between the two conventions in August and September-more than any other single word.
Twelve students were arrested and seven were given citations at an off-campus house late Thursday night.
Demario Atwater and Lawrence Lovett, two Durham residents, have been arrested in connection with the March 5 murder of Eve Carson, a senior and student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
ONLINE UPDATE: CHAPEL HILL - At a 12:30 p.m. conference at the Chapel Hill Police Department's headquarters, Chief Brian Curran told members of the press that investigators still have no suspects in the murder of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill senior Eve Carson. Carson was found dead near her off-campus apartment around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. She was 22 years old. The UNC Board of Trustees, of which Carson, as student body president, was a member, has pledged $25,000 to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crime Stoppers as a reward for any information regarding the student's death. Police are currently soliciting information anyone might have regarding the whereabouts of Carson's death between the hours of 1:30 a.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Thursday, when it was found in downtown Chapel Hill. Curran said investigators are currently examining materials stripped from her car and computer records. The police department has also subpoenaed the student's cell-phone records, but investigators are still waiting to receive the information. Carson did not have her keys or wallet when she was found by police. Curran said he was not aware if either had been found, though he added that investigators are currently searching for leads with credit-card records. The seemingly random nature of the crime has made it difficult to gather information regarding the murder, Curran said, noting that police continue to sift through forensic evidence and are canvassing the neighborhood for potential leads. So far, the only witnesses to the crime are two residents who called 911 to report hearing gunshots. He added that police do not believe Carson did anything wrong and said it was not unusual for her to be up late doing work or making trips to campus. Although Curran said it is possible she was on her way to her campus office when she was murdered, police do not believe Carson ever reached the campus. Curran urged the UNC community to continue to adhere to normal safety precautions. Police are not taking any specific measures to increase surveillance around UNC's campus, he said. The chief also noted that despite surface similarities between the Carson murder and the homicide of Auburn freshman Lauren Burke Thursday, investigators do not believe there is any connection between the two cases.
Thousands gathered Thursday night to remember Eve Carson, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill senior and student body president, who was found dead Wednesday morning. Authorities did not identify Carson's body until Thursday, when the student's death was announced in a press conference to the UNC and Chapel Hill communities. The 22 year old was the victim of multiple gun shots, at least one of which was to the head. Police believe the shooting took place around 5 a.m. Wednesday in a random act of violence. Carson was found dead at the intersection of Hillcrest Road and Hillcrest Circle later that morning. Chapel Hill police currently have not named any suspects or made any arrests. "It's times like this that test us," UNC Chancellor James Moeser said at a gathering at Polk Place on UNC's campus Thursday afternoon. "Let us be the university that Eve Carson envisioned. Let us show the Carolina Way that she lived, that she talked about." At a press conference Thursday at police headquarters, Chapel Hill Police Chief Brian Curran confirmed that a man found Carson's blue 2005 Toyota Highlander abandoned in downtown Chapel Hill on North Street at 2 p.m. He added that the car is currently being examined for any additional evidence or leads. Curran said police are also soliciting information regarding the whereabouts of Carson's car between the hours of 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, when roommates said they last saw Carson, and 5 a.m. Wednesday, when police found her body within walking distance of her apartment. He added that the car did not appear to be stripped, though it is not yet clear if anything is missing. Police are not aware of anything missing from Carson's apartment, and Curran said the residential area where Carson's body was found is generally low in crime. Police received two consecutive calls reporting gunshots from a neighboring street early Wednesday morning, but Curran noted that no calls came from the street where Carson was found. It is not clear how many shots were fired and police declined to comment on how many wounds Carson's body sustained. A medical examiner has ruled out "foul play," including sexual assault or signs of struggle. When found, Carson was dressed in a T-shirt, sweatpants and Converse sneakers and did not have a wallet or keys on her person. Curran said it was not uncommon for the student body president to make late-night trips to her office on campus, adding that it is unlikely that she was leaving to go out or go running at the time. At this point, investigators said they do not believe there is any connection between Carson's murder and Tuesday's homicide of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burke. In addition to Moeser's afternoon speech at Polk Place, the university held an emotional night-time vigil in the Pit Thursday. "[She was] one of the most incredible human beings I've ever met," one student at the vigil said. "She has an incredible energy about her." Other students recorded their condolences on large message boards posted on campus. "Today the sky is Carolina blue," one person wrote. Other messages alluded to Carson's "inspirational" personality and the impact her death has had on the community. "I never knew her, but I love her," another message read. Students on UNC's campus comforted each other throughout the events and said they hoped to learn from the example Carson set. "Everyone should know what a great person she was," said UNC senior Sarah Schuyler, a friend of Carson's. The Duke community also extended its condolences Thursday in a written statement issued by President Richard Brodhead. "The death of a student is always a grievous loss on a campus," he wrote. "In this case, the loss is particularly senseless and appalling. The hearts of everyone at Duke are with our colleagues at Chapel Hill at this hard time." Currently Duke counselors and Student Affairs officials are in touch with UNC administrators to coordinate any assistance Duke can provide, Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta and Dean of Students Sue Wasiolek said. "Really, sometimes in the face of tragedy, folks do remarkable things," Moneta said. "This is the best time for the students to work together, acknowledging this at the [Duke-UNC men's basketball] game." Duke Student Government President Paul Slattery, a senior, said students will have an opportunity to honor Carson in a moment of silence at Saturday's game against the Tar Heels. In addition, Slattery said he would like to have Duke students sign a banner to send to UNC in memoriam of Carson, though plans for the effort are still tentative. "The world has lost a young woman unwaveringly committed to making her university and the world around her a better place, and UNC's students have lost a friend and leader," Slattery wrote in a letter sent to The Daily Tar Heel Thursday. "We hope that you will find strength in leaning on your community and invite you to find solace in leaning on ours." Carson's parents and brother have been notified and UNC officials have sent a plane to transport them from their home in Athens, Ga., to campus. The pre-medical double major in political science and biology was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and attended UNC on a Morehead scholarship. The student body president also served on UNC's board of trustees and participated in a number of civic engagement efforts both in the Triangle and beyond, travelling to Ecuador, Egypt and Ghana for summer volunteer opportunities. Catherine Butsch, Zachary Tracer and Wenjia Zhang contributed to this story.
UPDATED TUESDAY 3/10: Chapel Hill police are currently circulating photos of a possible suspect in the murder of UNC senior and student body president Eve Carson. The photos are taken from a surveillance tape in which the individual is wearing a baseball cap and hood. In a statement released to the press, investigators continue to solicit any information individuals may have regarding the whereabouts of Carson's blue 2005 Toyota Highlander with Georgia license plate AIV-6690 between 1:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, when the car was found.
"Rain, sleet or snow, the buses must go."
Duke University Union officials announced Sunday that junior Chamindra Goonewardene will be the next president of Duke's largest student organization.
Grammy-winning rock band OK Go received the OK from Duke University Union officials Thursday to perform at the first-ever Krzyzewskiville concert March 6.
Call it Ash Wednesday.
Ben Adams woke up to a bang Sunday morning.
Ben Adams woke up to a bang Sunday morning.
The 609 students enlisted in the "Third Eye Blind for LDOC" Facebook group will finally have the semi-charmed kind of Last Day of Classes they have been hoping for.
One minute before a midnight deadline Tuesday, the city of Durham submitted a motion to dismiss charges in an ongoing lawsuit with the three formerly indicted Duke lacrosse players.