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A series of science events seek to enhance communication in local scientific discoveries Sarah Dashow Staff Writer

As research in science continues to move forward, it becomes increasingly important for scientists to convey information to the general public, educating them on new and important discoveries. With its faculty and students at the forefront of some of these innovations, as well as a convenient proximity to Research Triangle Park, N.C. State is playing a pivotal role in this effort. Due to a strong resolve to improve communication of scientific ideas in the coming year, 2012 has been deemed the Year of Science Communication. A collaboration of events across the state will embody this idea thanks to Steve Townsend, dean’s office director at the College of Physical and Mathematical Science, who realized the connection between science and communication and brought them together. “This is a science hub anyway, but look at all the stuff we’re doing in the next year to talk about it—to actually try to figure out ways to better communicate about science and execute that,” Townsend said. The first event, Jan. 19 – 21, is an annual triangle area event called Science Online. The public showed its support by signing up and filling the registry, moving the event from its old location in the Research Triangle Park, to the McKimmon Center. Matt Shipman, public communication specialist and science writer, says the event is all inclusive and incredibly diverse. “It brings together a wide variety of people who are extremely interested either professionally or as side projects in communicating to the public

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Service makes a sisterhood Preparing for spring rush, Omega Phi Alpha hopes to gain a larger campus presence through service. Jatin Bhatia Staff Writer

The Interfraternity Council began membership recruitment for spring 2012 with informational and social events. These events provide interested students the opportunity to meet active members from several fraternities and sororities. While these Greek organizations attract many N.C. State students, the University hosts several nontraditional Greek organizations seeking to attract students who may be looking for something different in Greek Life. One such organization is Omega Phi Alpha, a non-Panellenic sorority focused on service and sisterhood. Chapter President Elizabeth Abernethy is looking forward to hosting another season of rush. “Rush is uniquely set up for Omega Phi Alpha as a two-week process during both semesters that involves a ‘meet-and-greet’ week followed by the formal recruitment week,” Abernethy said. During the meet-and-greet week, interested women are welcome to attend events when they can, meet the sisters and get better informed about the organization before formal recruitment begins. Omega Phi Alpha is unique to the University, as it is the first and only community-service-based sorority on campus, according to Abernethy. “Founded in April of 2010, the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Omega Phi Alpha is based on the cardinal principles of friendship, leadership and community service,” Abernethy said. The organization works to help the community at a national and international level through six ar-

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Sophomores in biological science Filza Khan and Nyima Sabally fill water cups for participants in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk where sisters volunteered and participated to raise funds for the Salvation Army.

eas of service. Omega Phi Alpha sisters the University, give service to commucontribute to the University community and make great friends,” Maurer said. nity, the community Though the orgaat large, the memnization is classified bers of the sororas a service sorority, ity and the nations members balance of the world. Their those efforts with national permanent an emphasis on sisproject serves menterhood. tal health and the “What sets Omenational president’s ga Phi Alpha apart project changes evfrom the many other ery year. This year, service organizathe theme is “Pretions on campus is serving Omega Phi Elizabeth Abernethy, its duality, being Alpha’s History.” Charter President both a thriving serJulia Maurer, sevice organization nior in international studies, said the experience is worth- and a sorority. Although our primary focus is placed on service, we also have while. “It is a great way to get involved in a lot of fun,” Abernethy said. “Even

“Rush is uniquely set up for Omega Phi Alpha as a two week process during both semesters.”

though we are not considered a ‘social sorority’ and we are a ‘dry’ organization, meaning that we can’t have any alcohol at any of our functions or events. We enjoy all of the same events and activities as our larger Panhellenic friends, including retreats, sisterhood events, formals and more.” Abernethy stressed that, as a sorority, the level of commitment involved is much higher than in many other service clubs on campus. Omega Phi Alpha has weekly meetings, semesterly dues, a requirement of at least 30 service hours per semester, and a pledging period of one full semester before becoming an activated member. Even with the possible stress of those

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NC makes gains in fuel efficiency Wednesday of this week, the North Carolina Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two new electric vehicle-charging stations at the Alamance County Rest Area. These charging stations are two of four total that were installed by the Department of Transportation in the Jessie Halpern state. The other two are located in Deputy News Editor Johnson County. These rest stop locations bring a The North Carolina Department combined total of approximately 1 of Transportation installed four million visitors per year, according electric vehicle-charging stations to the North Carolina Department in popular rest stops due to the of Transportation. NCDOT communications officer, efforts of a loJulia Casadonte, cal engineering says this marks company. the beginning of 2010 saw N.C. an effort the DeState making efpartment of Transforts to become portation has been more fuel-eflooking into for ficient by inquite a while. stalling electric “This past year vehicle chargwe conduc ted ing stations at some studies about the McKinnon electric vehicles Center. Just one and became interyear later, the Julia Casadonte, NCDOT ested in installing City of Raleigh communications officer some cha rgers. made efforts to We know that the accommodate the increasing number of electric technology is coming along in North car owners when they installed two Carolina, so when we were approached electric car chargers downtown by Praxis Technologies Inc. with the near City Hall. This year, the North donation of four charging stations, we Carolina Department of Transpor- accepted,” Cassadonte said. Praxis Technologies Inc. received tation has joined the efforts due to a Green Business grant from the the funding to purchase these four North Carolina Department of electric vehicle-charging stations Commerce, which was awarded to a local engineering company, Praxis Technologies, Inc. electric continued page 3

The Department of Transportation has installed four vehicle charging stations at local rest stops.

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reshman in First Year College David Thompson is being helped by a friend, preparing in his dorm room for a semiformal. “This is my first semi-formal with a sorority,” Thompson said. “I am kind of excited, but not totally sure what to expect.”

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Council on Undergraduate Education 1:30-3 p.m. 200 Park Shops The Council on Undergraduate Education generally meets the first and third Friday of each month during the academic year.

Contagion 7-9 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema A thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public.

Ides of March 7-9 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public.

Ides of March 9:30-11:30 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public.

Contagion 9-11 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema A thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public.

Saturday Exhibition: Poetic Portraits of a Revolution All Day Crafts Center Coupling artistic innovation with

Sunday Exhibition: Poetic Portraits of a Revolution All Day Crafts Center Coupling artistic innovation with

practical application, PPR2011 is working to raise awareness around the situation in Egypt and Tunisia by depicting experiences of everyday people in both countries. This exhibition at the Crafts Center is in conjunction with a related presentation to be held in Stewart Theatre on Jan. 31. Contagion 7-9 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema A thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public. Ides of March 9:30-11:30 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Admission is $2 with a valid college student ID and $3 for the general public.

POLICe BlOTTER Jan. 11 6:57 a.m. | Welfare Check EB II Officers conducted welfare check on staff member. Everything was fine. 11:01 p.m. | Hit and Run Cates Avenue Student reported vehicle had been struck by unknown vehicle causing damage. 12:35 p.m. | Medical Assist Wolf Village Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance. 2:15 p.m. | Larceny D.H. Hill Library Student reported unattended laptop and Kindle were stolen. 2:59 p.m. | Larceny D.H. Hill Library Staff member reported theft of cash from coffee shop. 6:12 p.m. | Larceny Owen Hall Student reported laptop stolen from room. Shortly after, second student returned laptop and stated it was a prank. Subject was referred to the University. 7:40 p.m. | Skateboard Violation Partners Deck Report of skateboard violations. Officer located two subjects walking with skateboards. Subjects were advised of University policy. 8:00 p.m. | Traffic Stop Main Campus Drive/Varsity Drive Student was issued citation for stop sign violation.

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8:35 p.m. | Assault Cates Avenue Staff member reported nonstudent ran over his foot after verbal altercation over parking ticket. Non-student was trespassed from University. 8:57 p.m. | Suspicious Vehicle ES King Village Report of suspicious vehicle. Officer located student and non-student sitting in vehicle. They advised they were parked because Wolf Village lot was full. No action taken.

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about science. So those include active researchers, professors, students, reporters, bloggers, artists...all of whom to some extent or another are involved in communicating about science to the public,” Shipman said. Karl Bates, director of research communications at Duke University, is especially excited for the Science Online event. “It’s kind of like Homecoming. This is their annual faceto-face meeting. A great portion of the science bloggers are located in the Triangle,” Bates said. The next event is the second North Carolina Science Festival, coordinated by the Moorehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, and will take place April 13 - 29 statewide. Director of the NC Science Festival highlighted the value of this event. “It’s the first, and currently the only, statewide celebration of its kind in the nation. Every April, we’ll be shining the spotlight on science, technology and innovation. [Through] sponsors and to event partners like the scientists and engineers at N.C. State, we’ll be getting a unique opportunity to explore science in our state,” Frederick said. During that same time period, the weekend of April 14, the College of Physical and Mathematical Science is holding its annual Scope Academy program. This is a series of seminars by the college faculty and concludes with a keynote speaker. “The keynote is an invited speaker, but she is actually ours. Meg Lowman, who is the director of the Nature Re-

“It brings together a wide variety of people who are extremely interested ...in communicating to the public about science.” Matt Shipman, public communication specialist and science writer

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Jan. 19-21 Science Online April 13-29 North Carolina Science Festival April 14 Scope Academy April 20-21 Nature Research Center Grand Opening October 26-30 Science Writers 2012 Source: PAMS website

search Center, and a member of our faculty...is going to talk about her own research as a canopy ecologist...[and] how she’s come down from the trees and got people excited about science discovery,” Townsend said. Lowman will also be discussing is at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Its grand opening is another part of these events and is being held April 20-21. Lastly, the Research Triangle is holding the national Science Writers 2012 conference Oct. 26-30. This event brings in top writers from The New York Times, Discover, the Washington Post and others from across the nation. “It’s a great place to make good contacts who are really interested in science, scientists themselves or English majors who write about science,” Townsend said. This event is held in a different city every year, so it is a great opportunity for local scientists to get the word out about their research. The conference brings in a crowd of more than 400 people and lasts five days. “[To have] little lab bench projects, and then see them come to fruition and have actual companies on Centennial... Those are the kinds of things we’re hoping that the attendees will be able to grasp and take back, and say ‘oh wow, I want to write about something, let me call N.C. State and find out how

they did that,’” Weston said. “The attendees will get to see North Carolina scientists...and get a feel for what it’s like here and blow their minds with what a cool place this is. This market is just overflowing with good science communicators. There’s a lot of work here, and we are proud to show it off,” Bates said. Shipman expressed concern with research funding getting slashed. “The general public seems to be less interested in science and technology even as they become more reliant on science and technology...and the way that the declining interest...is manifesting itself is in declining public support for funding research and education on science and technology issues,” Shipman said. He said he believes events such as these can bring a variety of science enthusiasts together to understand their role in scientific communication and get more and better information out there. Shipman cites an example for N.C. State where a researcher discovered malware on Android phones. This finding allowed many people’s personal data to be saved when otherwise it might have gone unnoticed. He emphasizes the importance of events such as these in furthering scientific communication and expresses the driving force behind many of these events. “There is a very real concrete

value to financing science and technology research, but if we don’t tell people about it, then they’re not going to appreciate it, and that’s sort of the fundamental drive for science communication being important,” Shipman said. Townsend feels that so far, the University is on the right track. “I think N.C. State does a good job of trying to make sure that we graduate scientists and engineers who are also good writers and verbal communicators, and also we try to produce CHASS graduates who not only are good in whatever they’re going on to but can also talk and think critically about science topics. This Year of Communicating Science is trying to promote that beyond our students and maybe even our alumni to the general public in North Carolina,” Townsend said. All the events are open to the public but require registration on their respective websites. Students are encouraged to participate to learn more about what is happening at the University.

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requirements, sisters agree rushing is well worth the effort. Judy Sisouvong, sophomore chemistry major, says Omega Phi Alpha is the best of both worlds. “People should join Omega Phi Alpha because it is a great way to give back to others while still creating a bonding experience with lifetime sisters,” Sisouvong said. Kayla DeWald, sophomore in middle education, rushed in the fall of 2011

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when they became the recipients of a grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce Green Business Fund Program, according to Skip Kurz, Praxis CEO. “We were awarded a grant to demonstrate the technology available for electric vehicle charging in North Carolina markets,” Kurz said. “We chose to work with the Department of Transportation because of the volume of people the chargers could be exposed to.” Although these city and state efforts to become more fuel-efficient have the potential to reach large quantities of people, here at N.C. State, some feel the McKinnon Center charging stations are a well-intentioned waste. “I think that installing the vehicle chargers would

and thinks the organization is a good networking tool. “Rushing gave me the opportunity to meet people with similar interests, but it didn’t take up too much time where I couldn’t also do other things. It also wasn’t as expensive as some social organizations, so I felt like it was a good fit for me,” DeWald said. Omega Phi Alpha’s meet and greet week will begin Jan. 23. For information about the events, interested students are encouraged to join the Omega Phi Alpha, Alpha Lambda Chapter Facebook page.

make more sense if more students drove electric cars,” said Caitlyn Duran, commuter and junior in social work. “It’s a really good effort, and it’s a cause I appreciate, but right now it seems like those funds could have been put to better use.” The electric vehicle chargers at the McKinnon Center were the first at the University, but due to their location in an area of campus where classes are not held, students cannot reap the rewards of this amenity. As the University prepares for a possible tuition increase and class sections continue to be cut, it remains to be seen whether N.C. State will further its two-year-old effort to become more fuel efficient. As for the future of this initiative in the state, hopes are high but funds are limited, says Lynn Graham, the City of Raleigh’s program manager in the office of sustainability. “At this point in time, we have expended all grant funds slated for [electric vehicle charging] stations across the state,” Graham said.

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Suite locks should remain unchanged I

The Facts:

University Housing is currently considering a change, in which bathroom doors will have locks instead of suite doors in some on-campus suite-style residence halls.

Our Opinion:

By taking off the lock on doors to hallways, University Housing is compromising the entire reason for having a suite door.

f University Housing chooses change where the locks in suites are, the doors, which lead into each suite will no longer have a lock, while the bathroom doors will be equipped with locks. The residence halls affected will include any suite-style hall in which the suite entrances are inside the building, such as the Tri-Towers. Residence halls, like Bragraw and Lee, with breezeways will not be affected. The phrase that comes to mind is “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The current lock system works well as is. University Housing claims the switch will create a better environment

Allowing unauthorized persons to have access to a suite can be a security issue, and University Housing would not ing should consider students want to compromise the safety might room in suites so they of any of its residents. do not have to talk to that anUniversity Housing should noying kid who lives down partner with the Inter-Resithe hall. Students chose suite- dence Council to determine style so they can live with their what students really want. friends, avoid locking their They should poll students on room doors, and not have to their opinion. Whichever way take a key to the bathroom. students want the suite doors If you’re in a suite-style resi- locked, University Housing dence hall, you understand the should honor that regardless of sacredness of the tiny hall that what they think is best for their connects you to the rest of the residents’ community. suite. Think about just anyone being able to walk through your suite door into that space.

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for those staying in the dorm rooms. They say, the unlocked suites will create a more hallstyle-like feel, which promotes unity and community. But let’s be honest, no one really talks about how their residence hall is like a family even if they live in a hall-style dorm. This reasoning is merely a tactic to make dorm-life sound more fun than the cramped environment it is. The suite-style dorms were designed that way for a reason. Maybe University Hous-

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hree and a half years ago, I remember exactly how I prepared for my first week at N.C. State. I had all of my school supplies and books a week before classes started. As soon as the dorms opened, I mapped out the routes to my classes. I may have even taken a trial or two. I Josh Lucas run had my schedDeputy ule committed Viewpoint Editor to memor y, section numbers and all. I was ready to start college. Entering my last semester here, my first week bears no resemblance to my freshman year. I have none of my books for this semester. I’ve been thinking I should return my rentals from last semester before getting anything for that semester, but who knows when this will happen. School supplies are scarce; if Technician didn’t have so many note pads and orphaned p e n s l y i ng around t he office, I’d be lost. Wednesday, I realized 15 minutes before a class started that I was enrolled in it. Yo u m a y chalk up my lack of preparedness this semester to a lack of motivation, senioritis or some character flaw, but I chalk it up to severe comfort. A comfort in knowing everything will work out. After three years on campus, there are few surprises. Among other things, you’ll come to realize your shoes will always be flooded when it rains. How does a school priding itself in engineering not have a better drainage system for our sidewalks? You’ll realize you end up doing everything in group projects, and when it comes to tests you’ll always cram. You’ll come to find the regularity in your activities at N.C. State. Not only does your academic life become regulated by senior year, your social life becomes solidified as well. Your group of friends becomes solidified. Your hangouts become routine: Mondays at Saucer, Taco Tuesday at Cueva, Fayetteville Fridays and, well, Saucer Sun-

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THE COUNTDOWN This column is the first in a series paying tribute to my final semester at N.C. State.

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days. Life is good. There is a comfort in regularity, a power even. You are free from facing the anxietyproducing indecisiveness that comes with inexperience. It’s a comfort that allows you to be one of the last to class, to not frantically take notes on everything your professor says and to miss a day or two and know you’ll be fine. The comfort becomes so great we begin to fret our inevitable departure from it. To quell this fear some of us take up another major/minor or study abroad for a stay of execution, to hang around just a bit longer. My strategy is a bit different, but like many of my friends, I choose just to not talk about it. Maybe if we never discuss it, then it’ll never happen; maybe Van Wilder had no character flaws. Contrary to popu la r belief, it’s not just CHASS majors having difficulty facing t he idea of life a f ter t hei r senior year. It’s everyone. Something so big needs to be discussed and Lord knows it’s not something being talked about between us. My roommates and I literally have a house rule forbidding the discussion. So let’s have the conversation here. I’m not going to lie; I’m doing this as much for me as I’m doing it for you. I’ll try my best to avoid being sappy or too nostalgic; I don’t like reading that stuff and I’m guessing you don’t either. I’ll try to infuse the columns with something relevant to each of you, but I’m not making any promises. All I hope is in my columns you’ll take some solace in my problems and thoughts. Come back at the beginning of every week and I’ll have something for you. I would’ve printed this Monday, but hey, it’s senior year and I’m obviously letting some stuff slide.

“You may chalk up my lack of preparedness this semester to a lack of motivation..., but I chalk it up to severe comfort.”

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A grocery list of what not to do

currently have one of the worst possible jobs I work as a cashier at Food Lion. It’s not really the worst job, it’s just that when people shop at grocery stores they become some of the dumbest people on the face of the earth. When people walk into Food Lion, t hei r IQ drops by 30 points. Because you should care about the opinMadison ions of Murphy Food Lion Deputy Viewpoint Editor employe e s , you should follow these steps so the cashiers don’t make fun of you on their lunch break:

1. Don’t ask me if I work here. Even though my name tag says “Welcome to Food Lion” and I am clearly wearing a uniform, I do not work here. I just wear this uniform for fun. In fact, I just check people out at registers for free, because I love it so much. But don’t tell anybody, I don’t want to get caught.

2. Do not ask me if my register is open. If my light is on and I’m standing at my register and I’m checking someone out, I am open. It’s not that difficult to determine if I am open to check out your items.

3. Do not ask me if something is on sale. Our sale prices change every week as well as the items on sale. There are hundreds of things on sale at once. You really expect me to know that? Just let me scan your MVP card and then the register will say whether or not the item is on sale.

4. We don’t have that. No, we do not have more than one brand of buttermilk. And, no, we don’t have cheesecloth.

5. Don’t ask me where things are located in the store. I understand questions about things that are legitimately hard to find because, granted, some things are impossible to find in any grocery store. But, do not ask me where the fruits and vegetables are. Do not ask me where the cereal is. And, for the love of God, do not ask me where the frozen waffles are.

6. I really don’t care if you shop at another grocery store. People yell and scream all the time and vow to never come back. They threaten me with promises they will be shopping at Kroger or Harris Teeter instead. Honestly, I don’t care. Whether or not you shop at Food Lion does not determine how much money I make. I work for a salary, not commission.

7. Don’t tell me how to do my job.

input. If you’re currently not in a Food Lion uniform, you have no right to tell me how to do my job. I may make a mistake, but I know how to correct it. I don’t need you to tell me how you fix it at your Food Lion because, guess what, I work here, too.

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8. If you don’t want it, don’t make it my problem. If you pick up an item in one part of the store and decide in another part of the store you do not want it, you have two options. Either walk your lazy butt back to the other part of the store and return the item or give it to an employee to put back. There is nothing more frustrating than finding a jar of peanut butter sitting on a shelf with the eggs. Even worse is finding a bottle of wine behind a box of cereal. Not only did the customer not put the wine back, but they made it hard to find. Possibly the worst thing though is taking a refrigerated item and leaving it elsewhere where it can potentially go bad before an employee finds it. Remember, be nice to your cashiers. Their opinion matters. S e n d Ma di son yo u r thoughts on grocery stores to letters@technicianonline.com.

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Laura Gibson exports Portland culture Laura Gibson makes west coast stylings accessible to the masses. John Mitchell WKNC Assistant Music Director

Portland is all the rage these days. With a show mocking the city’s eccentric residents in Portlandia and massivel y p opu l a r indie groups, the area has made some major fuss on the cultural radar. Laura Gibson’s La Grande does the city and its burgeoning reputation justice. Focusing on subtle accompaniment to frame the unique

timbre of Gibson’s voice, the album is an impressive tribute to the long-standing tradition of folk songwriters. La Grande opens with a bustling rhythm-heavy title track, which acts quite deceptively. The remainder of the album is filled with subversive and constrained s ong s t h at revel in passivity. “MilkHeav y, Pollen-Eyed” feels like the true start to t he a lbu m, for me. This piece directly channels Elizabeth Cotton and her beautifully simplistic songwriting ability. Other highlights of the album include the impressive orchestration featured

“Gibson is closely associated with Colin Meloy, who is known for the prodigious and haughty vocabulary.”

Recommendations Fans of Laura Ginson should check out Feist’s newest work, Metals, Pascal Pinon, and and Olof Arnalds. Locally, Lost in the Trees employ interesting instrumentation much in the same way as Le Grande. This album is streaming now on NPR’s website and will be out on Barsuk Records Jan. 24.

on “Skin, Warming Skin” and “Time is Not.” Those tracks would feel right at home on a St. Vincent or My Brightest Diamond release. Gibson is closely associated with Colin Meloy, who is known for the prodigious and haughty vocabulary he employs on his material both as a solo artist and as lead singer of The Decemberists. In contrast, the lyrical content of La Grande is quite simplistic. Most of the songs on the album express feeling and thoughts on a sin-

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gular, individual level. Musings on the stress of falling behind and the acceptance of time sit right along with transcendental contemplations. One of the most important features of La Grande is the vocal styling Gibson implements. Always reserved, Gibson never over-emotes in a way that contrasts with the instrumentation employed. Though she typically stays grounded in her beautiful lower register, she occasionally plays on her ability to hit higher notes to positive effect. What really pulls the vocals together is her restraint, which makes the record feel all the more cohesive. There are very few low points on the album, except for some questionable choices. “The Fire” makes use of an organ that feels out of place in the

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larger context of La Grande, and transitions do not flow as well as they could between certain songs. Similarly, the lyrical ideas present sometimes feel too liminal, which works somewhat against the constraint and

centralization present in other elements of the album. All in all, I feel like the issues I experienced in La Grande were few and far between, and I definitely enjoyed the experience of listening to it as a whole.

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Budgeting now can add to future security and fortune If you’re looking to save for the future, the biggest help is a balanced budget. Pierce Autry Correspondent

The most basic principle concerning personal finance may, in fact, be the hardest to master. As students, the majority of us are living on a budget. Whether we have part-time jobs, are still living off our parents, or are trying to stretch last summer’s paycheck as far as it will go, we have a limited

amount of income at our disposal. Whatever your personal income level, the best way to make it last is to create a budget and stick to it. It can be as simple as estimating how much money you will receive and figuring out what expenses you plan to incur. A personal budget does not need to plan out every dollar you spend, but rather, it should be a systematic way to allocate the resources you have to cover your expenses. Creating a budget and being conscious of your expenses

is great. However, it doesn’t do you any good if you don’t stick to it. There are t wo si mple ways in which you can manage to stay on budget. The f irst is to create a spreadsheet that lists the required expenses t hat you plan to have. This may include items such as rent, a

car payment, insurance and other needs. Once you have totaled this list, you will know the minimum a mou nt of money that is required for the period. The difference in your income and this totaled a mou nt i s the money that may be used for entertainment, shopping

“Whatever your personal income level, the best way to make it last is to create a budget and stick to it.”

and saving. The second method is the envelope method. This method allows for certain amounts of money to be set aside on a regular basis for a specific purpose. It’s great for saving up for large purchases or for someone who has a hard time using the spreadsheet method. You should create an envelope for each expense item and regularly place cash into the envelopes. When you would like to make a purchase, the only money available for the purchase is the money in the associated envelope. This will

help you to start getting in the habit of saving money as well as eliminate spur-of-the-moment purchases. By using primarily cash to purchase items, you will avoid credit card debt and save money by not paying interest. How ever you chose to take control of your personal finances, the most important thing is that you start as soon as possible. By making it a habit of creating a budget and sticking to it, you will save money and set yourself up for a successful financial future.

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An ale for all seasons

Highland Brewing Company’s Gaelic Ale features a fine balance in hops in malt for an anytime beer. Story By Mark Herring | photos By alex sanchez

quintessential winter beer has a bold flavor, rich body and doesn’t shy from malt or hops, so naturally many beer drinkers flock to stouts and porters. Highland’s flagship Gaelic Ale takes inspiration from the flavors of Irish and Scottish ales and delivers balanced malt and hops as an American amber ale. Beer drinkers tend to favor bold and heavy beers in the winter, like stouts and imperials, but the seasonal zeal often wears after a few weeks. There is a reason why pumpkin ales only appear for a short period throughout the year. Highland’s Gaelic Ale offers everything you’d want in a cozy winter beer, including a finish w it h more malt than a pale ale without being too sweet. The brewers use standard barley base malt to achieve an adequate fermentation but add roasted malts for color and depth of flavor. The deep honey color is appealing and typical of the amber style and the mix of aromatic and bitter hops round off the malty flavors. This is a beer to drink before, during and after dinner, and its modest 5.6 percent alcohol makes this one a refreshing session beer—one you can drink one after another in a session without getting too intoxicated.

This beer, coming from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, is popping up in bars and taverns across North Carolina and is easy to find in Raleigh. Either on tap or from the bottle, Gaelic Ale will come through with a crisp drinkability unlike many heavy winter seasonals. If you can’t make up your mind at the grocery store or the tavern, Gaelic is a simple and reliable brew. T h e r e m a r kable thing about Highland Brewing Company is their attention to simple details. Craft beer, especially seasonals, usually has too many flavors and things going on that only act as distractions. This flagship Gaelic Ale is simple and smooth, which says a lot about its makers. Highland understands the importance of water, malt, hops and yeast and doesn’t stray from that with its Gaelic Ale. Though Highland makes a winter seasonal, the Cold Mountain Winter Ale brewed with vanilla and hazelnut, winter spice usually loses its appeal after the new year. The consistency of Highland’s Gaelic Ale may be a new beer to toast to for 2012.

“Craft beer, especially seasonals, usually has too many flavors and things going on that only act as distractions.”

Highland brewing company balances malt and hops in its amber-colored Gaelic Ale. The Asheville-based microbrewery originally named the brew “Celtic Ale” in honor of the Celts and Scots of the Appalachian mountains but later changed the name.

WKNC to release band list for benefit concert Double Barrel, the studentrun station’s largest concert operation, returns to the Pour House. Mark Herring Features Editor

Double barrel benefit sales in the past: 2011: $4,922 2010: $6,363 2009: $6,869 2008: $4715 2007: $2,095

Local music is on the rise Source: WKNC report in Raleigh, and fortunately for WKNC, its ninth annual benefit concert will take advantage of the growing music the concert is always a good scene in Raleigh, despite the way to integrate WKNC more into the Raleigh community weak economy. Eric Mullen, owner of the and incorporate local bands Pour House Music Hall, the we play into a great show that venue for the concert, said mu- raises money for the station,” sic in Raleigh is more popular Matty said. The names of the eight than ever, and the benefit concert is a win-win for WKNC bands playing at this year’s show will be station and released tothe venue. day between “It’s a won12 and 1 p.m. derful relaAccording to tionship beM at t y, t he tween WKNC mix of bands and us, and w i l l of fer I’m sure the something concert is gounique to ing to be abTed Yap, senior in horticulture many of the solute qualand psychology listeners of ity,” Mullen WKNC. said. “It will be W K NC, a non-profit, student-run station, heavy on the alternative rock operates on frequency 88.1 and folk, but that’s what our FM and reaches the corners of station is known for,” Matty the Triangle. Station General said. According to Mullen, he had Manger, Molly Matty, a senior in chemistry, said she’s looking complete trust in the station’s for the Double Barrel Benefit ability to find entertaining acts. “My part is very hands off,” Concert to sell out Feb. 3 and 4. “We sell out every year and Mullen said. “We all benefit

“It’s nice to see your neighbors with such great music talent.”

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Kid Future bandmembers Bryan Costello, on guitar, Thomas Costello, on bass, Kevin Donnely, on keyboard, and Rob Fisher, on drums, open on the second night of the Double Barrel Benefit.

from the concert.” Last year’s concert was at King’s Barcade, but Matty said WKNC is switching venues for more capacity. The Pour House holds up to 500 people, compared to King’s Barcade’s capacity of 300. This means more ticket sales for the station. WKNC receives all the money from the sales to help fund its operations, which relies on donor announcements and student fees. “It’s about a sixth of our budget for the whole year,” Matty said. “It helps us out tremendously to keep us operating.” These operation costs include fixing technical difficulties the station has experienced recently due to outdated equipment. Thoug h ma ny students work for and listen to the station, Matty is expecting a large crowd unassociated with the

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University to patronize the show. “We have a large presence in the Triangle and it’s cool thinking that this isn’t just a student thing, but an event for the entire community. We probably have more non-student listeners than actual State students listening,” Matty said. The benefit will also feature a day party Saturday, Feb. 4, between the evening acts. The day party and craft market will be at Tir Na Nog Irish Tavern, right next to the Pour House. “There will be 20 local artists, businesses and charities at Tir Na Nog,” Matty said. “We just want this event to be about the community. We’re also looking to get a few local bands to play at the day party.” Ted Yap, a senior in horticulture and psychology, attended Double Barrel concerts in the

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Luego's lead vocalist, Patrick Phelan, sets up audio equipment at the Double Barrel Benefit concert held Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at King’s Barcade in downtown Raleigh.

past and said he looks forward to this year’s. “I’m a music lover in general, but now I’m drawn to local music some more,” Yap said. “It’s nice to see your neighbors with such great music talent.” Yap’s interest in local music is not unique. Greg Lowenhagen, coordinator of the Hopscotch

Music Festival, the Triangle’s largest music fest, said this area is an emerging music center. “Raleigh is only getting bigger and bigger, and it’s great to be a part of it,” Lowenhagen said. For WKNC and the Pour House, that is music to their ears.

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clapping, I thought they were doing some promotion thing for 80’s night. It’s exciting and I think my teammates should take a lot of credit for it too.” Boston College did sneak back within four points with five minutes until halftime, but Kastanek raised the lead back to eight for the Pack heading into the locker room. To start the second half of play, the Eagles opened with a three, but State immediately fired back with an oldfashioned three-point play by Barrett. A Goodwin-Coleman three, and a Holston bucket brought the Pack’s lead to 16 with 12 minutes remaining in the matchup. Holston’s bucket gave her a double-double, the fourth of her season. “It didn’t feel like I had that many rebounds, but I guess I

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who are here now,” Sykes said. “This year’s freshman class of Billy Herring, Andrew Decker and Wilson Day are all familiar with these guys. They were probably just as much of a calling card to get these other guys here.” While attracting talented golfers to State is a major step forward in building upon Wolfpack golf, having an oncampus golf course has been the vital selling point. “We’ve built a very nice golf course, will hopefully start construction of the clubhouse

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did,” Holston said. “I just went out and did the things I could control.” Kastanek would lead a surge of her own, starting a 10-0 run finished off by the rest of her team. The Pack would see another run of their own to go up by 21 points. State continued its dominance as the horn sounded, giving the Wolfpack its first conference win of the season. Coach Kellie Harper had positive feedback on State’s defensive performance. “We’ve been working on our defense the last couple of games, and I think the kids bought into what we needed to do,” Harper said. “I thought our kids found something they were really excited about and they found some success with it.” The Pack will face off against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem Monday.

in the near future, and we have a great short game facility,” Sykes said. “So the kids in the state have options. In years past, they would look at schools like North Carolina and Duke who had their own golf courses. We were about the only ones who didn’t have a golf course.” And after all the years of Sykes having to make arrangements for his teams to practice and play at other courses in Raleigh, it’s only fitting that North Carolina’s best junior golfers are making arrangements to spend four years at State.

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Campbell coaches cheer on their 165-pound Ryan Ham against the Wolfpack’s Colin Genthert, sophomore in First Year College, Saturday night at Reynolds Coliseum. Genthert lost to Campbell’s Ryan Ham 5-2. The Wolfpack beat the Fighting Camels 31-9.

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“Our expectations are that we wrestle hard, smart and as fast we can when we go out there,” Jordan said. “In terms of individual matches, duels and things of that nature, those tend to take care of themselves if we do those things.” Jordan, whose team has five freshmen starting, said it was a cause of optimism from the long-term point of view, and

that it would be a good learn- really pleased if they can go out for every match and wrestle as ing experience for them. hard as they “It says a can.” g reat t hi ng Jordan gave about the fudue respect ture,” Jordan to h is opsaid. “These position and guys have got said the team to grow up would need and they have to minimize been w resits mistakes tling for three Coach Carter Jordan in order to months now. come out on By the end of January, they are not going to top. “Tomorrow will be a tough be able to use the fact that they are freshmen anymore. I’ll be task,” Jordan said. “Both Vir-

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Former State linebacker named Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

State faces major challenge versus pair of nationally ranked teams.

Corey Edmond, a four-year letter winner at linebacker for State from 1987-1990, has been named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the football team. Edmond spent the past eight years as Associate Athletic Director/Director of Performance Enhancement at the University of Arizona. Prior to his stint in Tucson, he spent four years as the Assistant Director of Performance Enhancement at the University of Oklahoma and was on staff when the Sooners won the 2000 BCS title. A native of Waverly, W. Va., Edmond started at inside linebacker for the Wolfpack and played in three bowl games. Source: Gopack.com

Gymnastics hosts BYU on ’80’s Night this Saturday N.C. State gymnastics hosts BYU this Saturday at 7 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack gymnasts will be celebrating 80’s night on Saturday, with the first 700 fans receiving a free gift. Fans born in the 1980s will be admitted free of charge. NCSU looks to build momentum after a season-opening 194.675 against nationally third-ranked Florida last Friday. As the preseason favorite in the EAGL, the Pack has high hopes in 2012, pinned on a strong returning senior class, and a group of quickly maturing youngsters. Source: Gopack.com

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Junior guard Marissa Kastanek drives to the basket during the game against Boston College Thursday. The Wolfpack rallied to an 80-57 victory, their first win in an ACC game.

Kastanek reaches 1,000 point milestone vs. Eagles Wolfpack topples Eagles to pick up first ACC Win of season.

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Thursday Women’s Basketball vs. Boston College Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m. Friday Track at Virginia Tech Invitational Blacksburg, Va., All Day Wrestling vs. Virginia Raleigh, 7 p.m. Saturday Track at Virginia Tech Invitational Blacksburg, Va., All Day Men’s Tennis vs. GardnerWebb, UNC-Asheville & Citadel Raleigh, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Swimming & Diving vs. Florida State & Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga., 11 a.m. Men’s Basketball at Wake Forest Winston-Salem, 1 p.m. Gymnastics vs. BYU Raleigh, 7 p.m. Sunday Rifle vs. Citadel & Ole Miss Oxford, Miss., All Day Wrestling vs. Virginia Tech Raleigh, 2 p.m.

Did You know? The last time State won its first ACC road game of the season was on Jan. 11, 2004 when the Pack defeated Florida State, 58-53.

The women’s basketball team defeated the Boston College Eagles Thursday night with a 80-57 victory in Reynolds Coliseum and had one player eclipse a historic mark in the process. It was a very special night for junior guard Marissa Kastanek as she entered the school’s record books. Kastanek reached 1,000 points

in her career at N.C. State, a feat achieved by only 27 women in school history. State (11-6, 1-3 ACC) had just come off a loss to Duke Sunday and notched its first conference win in the Atlantic Coast Conference. After the Pack won the tipoff, senior forward Bonae Holston would drive to the lane for an easy basket, which was a sign of things to come for the Wolfpack. State opened the game with a 12-0 run after a Kastanek three and kept the lead for the remainder of the game because of poor rebounding and costly turnovers for the Eagles. Boston College did not score

during the opening six minutes of the game. Increasing the team’s lead to 19 midway through the first half, a Kastanek three brought her point No. 1,000 at State and officially entered her into the record books. Kastanek led the team in scoring by going 8-of13 from the field. Completely unaware of the threshold she just crossed, the Lincoln, Neb. native was quick to credit her teammates for helping her accomplish the feat. “It was really exciting. I didn’t know,” Kastanek said. “When everyone stood up and started

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be there. In the beginning of the year, I never would have thought I would have nine losses by now. I honestly thought I would be undefeated or lost one and would be ranked in the top Rishav Dey 10 easily. Deputy Sports Editor “But you know certain things The N.C. State wrestling happen and you have to bounce team is set to open its con- back.” For this weekend’s clash beference schedule this weekend as the Wolfpack hosts tween Virginia and Virginia Virginia (3-1, 0-1 ACC) Tech, Little said he was very and Virginia Tech (3-2, 1-1 motivated and the team was ACC) in Reynolds Coli- fully ready to face them. “I just cannot stand either seum. The Cavaliers and the one of those schools [Virginia Hokies, nationally ranked and Virginia Tech], so it will No. 21 and No. 17 respec- mean a lot to me to beat them,” tively, will provide a stern Little said. “I haven’t beat them early-season test for the in my career since I have been Pack. State carries a 3-2 re- here. “We are actually way healthcord into its ACC slate. Redshirt senior Darius ier than we have ever been, so Little battled some of the I hope we can go out and kill best wrestlers in the nation these two teams.” According to Robert O’Neill, while finishing second in the South Scuffle Tourna- one of the many freshmen starting this ment earyear for the l ier t h i s Pack, the month. players and Little said coaches have he felt worked todissatisgether to fied with develop efthe team’s fective strateperforgies to handle mance so in-conference far this opposition. season. “Me, Coach “I think Darius Little redshirt senior Prit ts a nd we h ave C oach A nbeen doing mediocre,” Little said. ceravage have been working “We could have easily been on a lot of stuff for ACC com5-0, especially against the petition,” O’Neill said. “This Citadel which we lost on cri- weekend we have a really good teria. In the match against game plan setup for UVA and Bloomsburg we didn’t cap- Virginia Tech, and I am just italize on positions, espe- going to go out and execute.” O’Neill said he was also lookcially in the upper weights, and gave away easy points.” ing forward to settle a personal Little, ranked No. 9 in battle going into the weekend. “This UVA kid, I lost to him school history with 87 wins, said he felt humbled early in the season but I have by breaking into the top-10 been getting a lot better lately,” record book. However, the O’Neill said. “We have a good Thomasville native does not game plan and I am really confeel he has reached his per- fident of going out there and sonal expectations for the getting the win.” In year No. 7 with the Wolfseason. “I am happy to be ranked pack, coach Carter Jordan said among some of the best in he has very simple expectations N.C. State history,” Little from his team, and fulfilling said. “But I am still hun- them could bring them success. gry and I still need to prove to myself that I deserve to wrestling continued page 7

“I just cannot stand either one of those schools, so it will mean a lot to me to beat them.”

Carolina on their mind: State lands top prospects N.C. State Men’s Golf Spring Schedule

State bolsters 2012 class by signing three top instate recruits.

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There have been times in the past when talented junior golfers from the state of North Carolina immediately placed N.C. State on the back burner. Times, along with the golf programs at State, have changed. After signing three new North Carolina prospectsduring the early signing period, Wolfpack head coach Richard Sykes has now brought in six consecutive in-state juniors dating back to what is now the current freshmen class. Chad Cox (Charlotte), Stanhope Johnson (Greensboro) and Carter Page (Waynesville) will be set to join next year’s team which will feature current freshmen Wilson Day (Raleigh), Andrew Decker (Greenville) and Billy Herring (Lillington). Cox’s arrival to Raleigh will be a highly-anticipated one for the Pack - the two-time high school state champion is current ly ranked No. 25 by the Amer-

3/5-6 Louisiana Classic Invitational (Lafayette, LA) 3/16-18 Schenkel Invitational (Statesboro, GA) 3/25-27 Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate (Awendaw, SC) photo courtesy of American Junior Golf Association

2012 State commit Chad Cox plays in an AJGA tournament this past summer. Cox, a native of Charlotte, is ranked the No. 1 junior golfer in the state of North Carolina for his graduating class.

ican Junior Golf Association for all players graduating in 2012. Although Cox is considered the best junior golfer in the state, the winner of the prestigious North & South Championship in Pinehurst will not be alone next fall. Johnson, the second-ranked junior golfer in North Carolina for 2012 graduates, also brings a sparkling resume right across on I-40. Last year’s 1-A state champion won the Carolinas Golf Association title at the

N.C. Junior Boys’ Championship and was a star at Bishop McGuinness High School. Page, the third recruit, signed during the early period, is a top-20 golfer in the state and chose the Pack over Carolina, Georgia, Northwestern, Virginia and Oklahoma State. After 41 seasons at the University, Sykes said he understands the value of finding great in-state talent. “They distinguished themselves in junior golf and I ex-

pect them to flourish in college,” Sykes said. “Every time you move up another level, things change a little bit. “But these guys have a lot of talent.” By bringing in three in-state freshmen this past year, Sykes said he had a great selling point to convince the three recruits to sign for next season. “Some of the [incoming recruits] followed the guys

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4/6-7 River Landing Intercollegiate (Wallace, NC) 4/14-15 Wolfpack Spring Open (Raleigh, NC) 4/20-22 ACC Championship (London, NC) 5/17-19 NCAA Regionals (TBA) 5/30-6/3 NCAA Championship (Pacific Palisades, CA)