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REDEMPTION
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A TITLE TO REMEMBER
BY the
NUMBERS
3
Titles for Roy Williams at UNC
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them. To 10 players hell-bent on avenging a
game, a shot and a feeling forever burned
into their memories. To five more com- Steals for North Carolina
mitted to reaching a stage they had never
known. To a man determined to remedy
the cruelest ill of his coaching career.
Last season, the inevitability of
the crown was palpable. But it was 22
Points by Joel Berry
stolen away, snatched from the Tar
Heels grasp by a buzzer beater from
Villanovas Kris Jenkins.
But not now. This time, with confetti
raining down minutes after a 71-65
win over Gonzaga in Mondays NCAA
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Assists for North Carolina
championship this was for them.
Now we can forget about what hap-
pened last year, Joel Berry said, and just
realize the joy of this moment now.
It wasnt without strife. For this team,
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Fouls called
it never is.
After escaping the cusp of defeat three
times this tournament, North Carolina (33-7)
stared down a seven-point hole late in the first
half. At intermission, the Bulldogs (37-2) led by
three UNCs first halftime deficit this postseason.
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Blocks for North Carolina
Head coach Roy Williams lit into his team. This
moment wasnt too big for Villanova last season.
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Dont let it get that way now.
He wasnt happy going into the half, senior Nate
Britt said, and he made sure he let us know that. Turnovers by Gonzaga
So North Carolina mounted an 8-0 run. But
Gonzaga answered with an 8-0 burst of its own
before UNC responded. It was a one-possession
2009
DTH/ALEX KORMANN, NATHAN KLIMA
game for the next eight minutes, until an Isaiah
The North Carolina Tar Heels mens basketball team celebrates its first NCAA championship since 2009.
Hicks floater beat the shot clock and secured a
four-point cushion. And at the final media time- year, Berry said. And we dont want that again. Up one, the Tar Heels were one pivotal play Last UNC national title
out, the Tar Heels clung to a one-point lead. A minute later, Gonzaga star Nigel Williams- from redemption. And there was no one better
The confetti was three minutes away. They just Goss snatched the Tar Heels lead with a floater than Hicks who came inches short of Jenkins
had to get there.
(Assistant) coach (Steve Robinson) just said,
Remember that moment and how we felt last
of his own. He then pushed the Bulldogs lead to
two before UNCs Justin Jackson answered with a
three-point play.
shot and struggled this postseason to rise in the
COLUMN
And all the years, no one knows just how hard you worked, but now it shows
DAVID BARRETT, ONE SHINING MOMENT
2017 NCAA Championship Edition
VICT
2 Tuesday, April 4, 2017 The Daily Tar Heel
ORY
The Daily Tar Heel Tuesday, April 4, 2017 3
DTH/ROBERT GOURLEY
Daily Tar
Tonight, on both sides Constitution. The Privileges
of the court, never have so and Immunities Clause
many played and coached so in Article IV, Section 2 of
Heel
toughly for so long. the Constitution states
And WE WON. Them that: The citizens of each
Heels. Our Heels. state shall be entitled to all
privileges and immunities of
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omewhere between Bob McCabe citizens in the several states.
fumbling to lay out a map Class of 1971 Essentially, this clause
of print distribution and
sending tweets and trying to
EDITORIAL prevents states from
discriminating against
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Bill 2. Queerness in athletics. loss in the recent election, based only on their state of
Whether fans can separate n March 30, power. State Republicans race, to protecting sexual saying, I think the real origin, arguably violating the
their love of Carolina basketball House Bill 2 was ability to pass HB2 and orientation. The same impact was [sic] in the Privileges and Immunities
from the rest of what Chapel officially repealed exact their pound of flesh goes for gender identity. Supreme Court decision Clause.
Hill is and believes. with the passage of a with HB142 has shown Another persuasive to disallow us from having Violation of federal law
Theres this Magic 8-Ball compromise bill, House their political strength. tactic is to address peoples voter ID, which allowed a lot could result in reduced
that sits on my desk in The Bill 142. A compromise Until those who support fear of the unknown. The of college students who live federal funding and
Daily Tar Heel, and I think its should be bittersweet. LGBTQ rights persuade respect and affection out of state to vote. increased legal costs, which
been here longer than I have. This one is sour. HB142 enough others to be able that come with becoming On the surface, this could would ultimately come out
I tried to ask it if any of these be a simple misunderstand- of the pockets of the North
places a more than 3-year to gain similar statehouse friends with someone
ideas were good adding them ing about the rights of out- Carolina taxpayers.
moratorium on local power, we can only expect openly outside the cis- of-state students to vote in
to the slew of embarrassingly Even if we dismiss
anti-discrimination laws similar results. hetero mold provide the North Carolina. However,
important questions a dollar the discussion of
store toy has counseled me on and local employment Passionate conviction best antidote to myth, this quote could be fore- constitutionality altogether,
over the last few years. ordinances, while leaving motivates the like-minded fear and outright bigotry. shadowing at a larger policy limiting voting rights for
It came back with, Reply bathroom use regulations to action. It works less Given that estimates of change. According to North out-of-state students is
hazy. Try again. murky. The bill sparked well on those who disagree the population percentage Carolina Public Interest economically irresponsible.
While I tried to buckle down immediate, vigorous on the basic assumptions of American adults who Research Group (NCPIRG) Already mentioned is
and refocus in an empty room condemnation from the that underlie support for identify as transgender coalition partners in the the possibility of increased
what we used to call back Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ rights. When center around half of a North Carolina General cost to taxpayers, but more
shop a couple years ago two among other gay rights North Carolina voters percentage point, media Assembly, lawmakers are importantly is the risk of
tow truck employees knocked groups. Their message approved Amendment will need to play a big role currently working on a bill reducing the out-of-state
on the back door and asked if a to bar out-of-state students student population and the
we cant sit still until the 1 (a state constitutional in increasing the visibility
Dodge Charger they were about from voting. revenue these students bring
end of 2020 while equal amendment banning and public perception Regardless of the partisan
to tow belonged to any of us. to the state.
It threw me back to the
rights for LGBTQ North same-sex marriage), they of the humanity of politics surrounding this North Carolina is a hub
lecturing and inside joking Carolinians are denied did so with a margin of transgender people. issue, a proposal to ban out- of higher education with
about DTH parking that I first is clear and just. Its just more than 20 percentage But the simple act of of-state students from voting out-of-state students playing
heard when I joined in spring not realistic in our current points. That was only five conversationally endors- is alarming and illegal. a significant role in the
of 2014 a spiel repeated political environment. years ago so, we think ing LGBTQ peoples Firsta ban on out-of- University systems and the
at just about every new staff We can change that its safe to assume that humanity and equality (to state student voting violates economy in general.
orientation. environment by using many North Carolinians those without any expo- the North Carolina State For example, the higher
After I remembered that, I persuasion as well passion. still dont believe in fully sure to them) can go a Constitution. There is no fees for out-of-state students
was hit with flashes of memory North Carolinas extending rights to the long way as well. question that out-of-state help subsidize the UNC
after memory of this place. students are only temporary system and allow in-state
constitutional make-up LGBTQ community. None of this is to say
Theres my first semester residents of the State, but students to attend our great
makes it clear that the Given our states ideo- that there isnt a role the State Constitution
as an assistant editor, copy universities at highly reduced
legal path forward for logical situation, arguing for passionate political specifically dictates that
editing the Dean Smith costs.
commemorative issue until two groups hoping to fully (or demanding) equality mobilization in achieving permanent residency is not a Out-of-state students
in the morning. And theres repeal HB2 runs through under the law and LGBTQ a real repeal for HB2. requirement to vote. bring more tourism, increas-
this night 12 months ago, as the democratic process rights may not be the We simply think that the Article VI Section 2 of the ing business for our hotels
the newsroom roared to life, and the N.C. General best rhetorical strategy. best way to win a political North Carolina Constitution and restaurants, and contrib-
then fell hauntingly silent in a Assembly. Instead, try convincing battle is to have more lays out basic voter qualifica- ute to the labor supply and
matter of seconds. As it stands now, others with the plenti- troops. And its up to us to tions, stating: Any person job market as well.
Editors crying and hugging, N.C.s GOP, with its ful evidence that sexual recruit them. who has resided in the State The right to vote is the
sitting quietly to collect of North Carolina for one foundation for political
themselves and then year and in the precinct, action and involvement, so to
soldiering on through their jobs ward, or other election dis- ban out-of-state student vot-
for another hour and a half. trict for 30 days next preced- ing is to strip these students
When you spend 20 or EDITORIAL ing an election ... shall be of their most basic method of
T
are my co-workers last year. he National the NCAA even here in with systematically deny- purposes is a completely sets tax policies.
My notion of what constitutes Collegiate Athletic North Carolina. ing people their rights. separate process. The These students are
a good party is my first- Association has too Last week, the While this isnt necessarily requirements are more future residents, investors,
year editors. My concept much power. Aside from Associated Press released the NCAAs fault, the asso- rigorous as students must employers and property
of busyness, my Circadian prove their intent and owners for North Carolina,
the other issues people a projected cost of HB2, ciation chose to exploit it. ability to live in North
rhythm and how I weigh the so taking away their right to
might have with the NCAA, estimated at around $3.76 We hate that our state Carolina beyond the scope of
importance of attending class vote ignores their significant
are indisputably DTH. it is clear it can have direct billion, some of which legislature was only able attending school. role as constituents and
And my love for North influence on non-sports would have come from to compromise under A student from another stakeholders in state policies.
Carolina basketball, no related political policy. This the NCAAs refusal to host economic threat from state is legally allowed to
matter what the team puts extraordinary power was tournaments in the state. the NCAA, we hate that vote in North Carolina even Chris Donahue and Ethan
me through in the second half made abundantly clear last It is clear from the APs the compromise was if they are not considered Peikes
of every God-forsaken game, week with the expiration of analysis that the economic rushed and we hate that residents for the purpose of
is the DTH. My gradual the deadline the association power of the NCAA is the compromise does tuition. This is an important North Carolina Public
indoctrination happened had handed to the North great. This board argues not address concerns distinction because virtually Interest Research Group
semester by semester, story Carolina General Assembly that its power is too great. put forth by the states all students would qualify (NCPIRG) students
by story, sip by sip of blue concerning the repeal of First, lets not forget that LGBTQ citizens.
Kool-Aid between the controversial House Bill 2. the economic impacts the This is not what good
desks of this newsroom.
And now, teetering on the
The NCAA makes all NCAA put onto North legislating looks like. This SPEAK OUT
edge of some big changes for the calls in determining Carolina affected all of us is what happens when WRITING GUIDELINES
this paper and my life outside the location for NCAA including LGBTQ-owned an organization with Please type. Handwritten letters will not be accepted.
tournaments, including businesses. incredible power holds our Sign and date. No more than two people should sign letters.
it, last night was exactly the
the one that climaxed This impact might have legislature hostage. Students: Include your year, major and phone number.
night I needed.
yesterday in the National been justified if the NCAA We all know the NCAA Faculty/staff: Include your department and phone number.
Sprawled out on my desk
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with a cider, surrounded Championship game in followed their actions up exploits student-athletes, letters to 250 words.
by people I practically live Phoenix. with high profile advocacy but now it seems the
with at this point, plugging SUBMISSION
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as big as the one last night little interest in getting that willing to stand up to
is tremendous. Businesses involved. economic and political
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