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Response of University, police commendable after shock
By: Editorial board
Issue date: 3/19/08 Section: Opinion
Without a doubt, everyone has been in a state of shock since the death of our Student Body President, Eve Carson, two weeks ago. Yet students, police and officials at UNC have all come together to produce commendable work in the face of a tragedy.
The Chapel Hill police department has certainly done its job, pulling people from all over North Carolina to work on the Carson case and arresting two suspects within a week.
Our thanks goes out to everyone on the local, state and federal levels involved in the investigation.
Recognition is also due to all of the people who called in with information about the two men charged with Carson's murder.
Many tips were received after the two ATM surveillance photos of the suspects were released, and without the public's aid the police department might not have made such quick arrests.
On the University front Chancellor James Moeser deserves commendation. Within hours of Carson's identification as the shooting victim, a short memorial was held in Polk Place at which Moeser delivered a touching speech.
Since then he has sent students and parents several understanding e-mails to keep everyone informed and reassure them of campus safety.
UNC as a whole has kept students very aware and is taking care of everyone's needs to the best of its abilities. The campus is offering free counseling services for students and has provided coping resources for parents, faculty and staff.
We applaud the decision to carry on with testing Alert Carolina, as safety is certainly an important issue right now.
In addition, UNC made the worthy decision to cancel classes and open the Smith Center for a public memorial service Tuesday. This, in addition to the candlelight vigil held March 6, was greatly appreciated and will not soon be forgotten.
The outpouring of community response has also been powerful. Between the responses on The Daily Tar Heel online memorial wall, the patchwork quilt under construction for Carson's family and the huge turnout at all of the services held, this campus has truly come together during a difficult time.
We'd also like to thank other universities that have extended their support to UNC. Several encouraged their students to wear Carolina blue Tuesday or attend the memorial service, and the Carolina blue ribbons worn by fans at the Duke-UNC basketball game March 8 were a meaningful addition.
The strength of this community has shone in its response.
The Chapel Hill police department has certainly done its job, pulling people from all over North Carolina to work on the Carson case and arresting two suspects within a week.
Our thanks goes out to everyone on the local, state and federal levels involved in the investigation.
Recognition is also due to all of the people who called in with information about the two men charged with Carson's murder.
Many tips were received after the two ATM surveillance photos of the suspects were released, and without the public's aid the police department might not have made such quick arrests.
On the University front Chancellor James Moeser deserves commendation. Within hours of Carson's identification as the shooting victim, a short memorial was held in Polk Place at which Moeser delivered a touching speech.
Since then he has sent students and parents several understanding e-mails to keep everyone informed and reassure them of campus safety.
UNC as a whole has kept students very aware and is taking care of everyone's needs to the best of its abilities. The campus is offering free counseling services for students and has provided coping resources for parents, faculty and staff.
We applaud the decision to carry on with testing Alert Carolina, as safety is certainly an important issue right now.
In addition, UNC made the worthy decision to cancel classes and open the Smith Center for a public memorial service Tuesday. This, in addition to the candlelight vigil held March 6, was greatly appreciated and will not soon be forgotten.
The outpouring of community response has also been powerful. Between the responses on The Daily Tar Heel online memorial wall, the patchwork quilt under construction for Carson's family and the huge turnout at all of the services held, this campus has truly come together during a difficult time.
We'd also like to thank other universities that have extended their support to UNC. Several encouraged their students to wear Carolina blue Tuesday or attend the memorial service, and the Carolina blue ribbons worn by fans at the Duke-UNC basketball game March 8 were a meaningful addition.
The strength of this community has shone in its response.
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Christy Marshuetz Ferguson
posted 3/19/08 @ 9:00 AM EST
I totally agree. I've both a student and a faculty member and have seen a fair share of campus crises over the years. The way this one has been handled by everyone -- administration, town, police -- has been absolutely superb. (Continued…)
Liz
posted 3/19/08 @ 10:26 AM EST
The Durham police actually apprehended and arrested the suspects. They deserve a lot of credit too.
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