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Stay away from possible Silent Sam protests this weekend, UNC says
Stay away from possible Silent Sam protests this weekend, UNC says
BY THOMASI MCDONALD
tmcdonald@newsobserver.com
September 07, 2018 04:01 PM
CHAPEL HILL -- Officials at UNC-Chapel Hill are once again urging people to stay away from “possible demonstrations” related to the toppled Silent Sam Confederate statue.
The university posted a message on its website Friday, apparently in response to a planned vigil and prayer service by the New Confederate States of America on Saturday.
In a news release Friday, the group said the vigil is a “peaceful heritage” event. It’s scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the UNC-Chapel Visitors’ Center on East Franklin Street.
“This is NOT a White Supremacist Rally,” the group said in the release, adding that it “does not condone hate of any kind.”
BY THOMASI MCDONALD
tmcdonald@newsobserver.com
September 07, 2018 04:01 PM
CHAPEL HILL -- Officials at UNC-Chapel Hill are once again urging people to stay away from “possible demonstrations” related to the toppled Silent Sam Confederate statue.
The university posted a message on its website Friday, apparently in response to a planned vigil and prayer service by the New Confederate States of America on Saturday.
In a news release Friday, the group said the vigil is a “peaceful heritage” event. It’s scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the UNC-Chapel Visitors’ Center on East Franklin Street.
“This is NOT a White Supremacist Rally,” the group said in the release, adding that it “does not condone hate of any kind.”
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Message from Carolina on possible Sept. 8 demonstrations
Carolina is working closely with town officials and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities, which remains our highest priority.
Posted by University Communications, Friday, September 7th, 2018
We are writing once again to let you know that the University is preparing for more possible demonstrations in the late afternoon tomorrow. We understand that the demonstrations may be on campus at McCorkle Place and in the Town of Chapel Hill, and we are working closely with town officials and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities, which remains our highest priority. We respect and believe in the First Amendment, the Campus Free Speech Act and the rights of peaceful protestors.
We do not know for sure what groups may attend, but we are mindful that the current atmosphere is highly charged, and protests that begin peacefully do not always remain that way. For this reason, we urge you not to attend. For those who do attend, please know that we will do all we can to protect and keep everyone safe.
Depending on the size of the rally, streets may be closed and traffic may be rerouted around campus and the town. Please follow @UNC on Twitter for updates.
If you ever feel your safety is threatened, including on social media, contact police by dialing 911. We also have counseling services available for students, faculty and staff. During regular business hours, students are encouraged to call Counseling and Psychological Services at 919-966-3658. After hours, students may call 919-966-2281 for immediate assistance. Faculty and staff may contact our Employee Assistance Program 24 hours a day at 877-314-5841.
Message from Carolina on possible Sept. 8 demonstrations
Carolina is working closely with town officials and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities, which remains our highest priority.
Posted by University Communications, Friday, September 7th, 2018
We are writing once again to let you know that the University is preparing for more possible demonstrations in the late afternoon tomorrow. We understand that the demonstrations may be on campus at McCorkle Place and in the Town of Chapel Hill, and we are working closely with town officials and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities, which remains our highest priority. We respect and believe in the First Amendment, the Campus Free Speech Act and the rights of peaceful protestors.
We do not know for sure what groups may attend, but we are mindful that the current atmosphere is highly charged, and protests that begin peacefully do not always remain that way. For this reason, we urge you not to attend. For those who do attend, please know that we will do all we can to protect and keep everyone safe.
Depending on the size of the rally, streets may be closed and traffic may be rerouted around campus and the town. Please follow @UNC on Twitter for updates.
If you ever feel your safety is threatened, including on social media, contact police by dialing 911. We also have counseling services available for students, faculty and staff. During regular business hours, students are encouraged to call Counseling and Psychological Services at 919-966-3658. After hours, students may call 919-966-2281 for immediate assistance. Faculty and staff may contact our Employee Assistance Program 24 hours a day at 877-314-5841.
When rioters tore down UNC's Confederate monument Silent Sam, I saw mob rule triumph
Zachary Kosnitzky, Opinion contributor Published 6:00 a.m. ET Sept. 4, 2018
Outside agitators helped destroy public property on UNC's campus. They must be held accountable or else our leaders will set a dangerous precedent.
On the night of Monday, Aug. 20, students and activists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) tore down Silent Sam, a monument on campus to alumni who fought and died for the Confederacy. For many people on campus, Silent Sam is seen as a symbol of tradition and state history. Many also recognize it as a distinctive campus landmark like the Old Well and the bell tower. But for those with a deep emotional investment in removing the statue, Silent Sam is seen as veneration of white supremacy.
I was at the protest all night. I witnessed everything. What we saw Monday night was a classic example of mob rule.
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Zachary Kosnitzky is a UNC student in the class of 2020. He is a columnist for the campus paper, The Daily Tar Heel, and is an online editor for the conservative/libertarian journal, Carolina Review.
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