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the Young and Leinart leave their mark , page 9 Thursday | January 12, 2006 SeahawkServing UNC Wilmington since 1948 Volume LVII | Number 12 Microsoft A waterfall in the union: 2006 class gift unveiled releases patch for and for those of us graduating, a new life or new start so, in a sense, computer virus a rebirth.” Fernando is enthusiastic about AMANDA HUTCHESON the project and its appropriateness ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR for the senior class. As the class Two weeks ago, Microsoft that has seen the complete con- discovered a vulnerability that struction of the University Union allowed viruses to infect comput- addition, scheduled to open in May ers by viewing pictures. While of 2006, it is fitting for this class to most viruses have to actually be create and dedicate the focal point downloaded, this flaw allowed for future generations. computers to become infected by The fountain will be placed in simply viewing a website or e-mail the glass café area of the new union. containing an infected graphic. The waterfall is planned to face The problem got worse the next the north side of the building that weekend when hackers discovered features the ampi-theater and clock the flaw and posted instructions tower. At night, the fountain will be for infecting images into graphics lighted so it can be seen throughout on the web. the commons. The flaw can also allow hack- “Simply put, the fountain will be ers access to the computer’s files. a gorgeous piece of art work, and Programs can be deleted or added, a centerpiece to our new union,” and even private files can be viewed Fernando said. “It will surely be a Courtesy Aaron Whitesell and shared. Users with restricted This graphic illustrates what the "infinity fountain" will look like. The fountain will serve as the great rallying point for our gradu- access are less impacted in this 2006 senior class gift and will be located inside the glass cafe area of the new University Union. Past ates now and in the future.” situation than users with adminis- senior class gifts include the school seal and the clock tower, both located in front of Randall Library. “I wanted our class gift to be trative access. something tangible that I could On Jan. 6, Microsoft released with Shane Fernando, senior class estimated at $125,000. This money bring my children or grandchildren a patch to fix the vulnerability. AMY FASOLI adviser, who was responsible for the will be raised through student dona- back to campus someday to show Computers set to automatically CORRESPONDENT erecting of the clock tower in front tions, alumni and corporate spon- them how my class contributed to download updates should have An “infinity fountain” for the of Randall Library when he was sors. Depending on the amount, campus,” said Stevie Loudermilk, it downloaded. Students whose new student union will be the senior class president in 2000. donors will either have their names a senior committee member. “It computers do not download auto- gift from UNCW’s class of 2006. No small undertaking, this foun- inscribed in a commemorative book would be an awesome experience matically can get the patch at http:// Aaron Whitesell, senior class tain will be will be 10-feet in height located in the library or on a name- for children to visit UNCW 20 or www.microsoft.com/technet/secu- president, is in the process of cre- with water cascading down 6-feet. plate plaque next to the fountain. 30 years from now and find their rity/bulletin/ms06-001.mspx. ating a committee and starting to The bottom will have a 1-foot-6- “The tentative title of the foun- parent’s name fixed permanently at While almost all versions of collect donations for the fountain. inch tall pool roughly 18-feet wide. tain is ‘Rebirth’,” Whitesell said. an important campus feature.” Windows are at risk, Windows Whitesell is working side-by-side The cost of the infinity fountain is “It’s a new fountain, a new union see WATERFALL page 2 2000, 2003, and XP are at the greatest risk. Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, and Millennium Edition are not at risk. Noise violations become a misdemeanor offense yet again Students using computers in voted on the measure unanimously. a criminal offense, which campus labs do not need to worry. BEN WIMMER Reportedly, first-time offenders was later recodified as a civil NEWS EDITOR These computers should be updat- will receive a warning and second- offense, only to be made a ed, and in addition are set each The Wilmington City Council time offenders will face citations criminal offense again. night to automatically reverse any voted to make noise violations a and fines. Repeat offenders could Chief Donaldson replied: changes or new programs made misdemeanor offense which could be charged criminally. According “I support the city’s effort during the day. result in a $500 fine and up to 30 to the Star-News, 4,131 noise calls to provide additional tools to Students are encouraged to days in jail. were responded to by police from the police officers to assist keep anti-virus software and com- In the past, noise violations were January through October of 2005; with addressing community puter patches up to date to gener- punishable by a $250 fine for first- among the calls only 779 citations concerns. I also applaud their ally avoid viruses. This applies time offenders and a fine of $500 for were issued. willingness to reconsider the second and multiple-offenders. As According to Chief David effectiveness of their ordi- to all operating systems, including LinnieSarah Helpern | THE SEAHAWK Donaldson of the University Police, Linux and Macintosh. Starting this of Jan. 3, noise violators can now be nances.” Multiple noise violations could cost of- a noise violation was previously see VIRUS page 2 charged criminally. The city council fenders $500 in fines and even jail time. 2 the Seahawk | NEWS | January 12, 2006 from VIRUS page 1 from WATERFALL page 1 semester, the UNCW Information Technology Returning to UNCW five years after Systems Division (ITSD) will also be offering graduating, Fernando is deeply impressed by students Norton Anti-Virus free of charge. the student’s effort. “I am truly inspired to see Microcomputer Support Manager Chet a class have such enthusiasm,” he said. “It is Harvey confirmed that on-campus computers great to see philanthropic giving on such a are updated with the patch. Harvey also said large scale, stemming from students just that regarding the Norton Anti-Virus, the uni- starting their lives out in the world. It speaks versity is setting up a website where graduate volumes about their future potential.” and undergraduate students can download it Past senior class gifts have included the using their student ID number. The Norton school seal in front of Randall Library, the Anti-Virus subscription will be good for one UNCW wall on the path from the union to year and it can be renewed the following year, S & B and various scholarships and campus free of charge. benches. “When seniors give something “The most important thing is to keep your physical it helps other students see, on a daily Windows updated and your virus definitions basis, the concept of giving back to their uni- updated. Your Windows and virus definitions versity,” Vice Chancellor Pat Leonard said. are very important; you can resolve 99 percent The project is open to participation for of your problems if you keep them updated,” all students, faculty members and staff; the said Harvey. committee hopes to get the whole commu- “The Norton is something we’ve been nity involved. Fernando and Whitesell both pushing for for years to get the university to encourage anybody with some time to assist do, and its something great for the university with mailings or head up a subcommittee. to do. it wasn’t cheap for 11,000 students. To become involved or to give a donation, We’re trying to push that as heavily as pos- contact Whitesell at [email protected] or sible to get students to use it.” call Fernando at 962-3043. Write for your student newspaper. Writers for News, Life and Sports are wanted! Meet new people and add to your resume. 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