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Talley construction remains on schedule
Program enhances forensic studies
Time, budget constraints have been met so far in New Talley construction.
New developments in University’s forensic science program helping to solve crimes.
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Not many students may be taking constant notice of the work on the new Talley Student Center as they pass to and from their classes. However, the project’s progress has been consistent. TJ Willis, assistant director of the University Student Center, said the project has gone well from the start. Since the project is working under a strict schedule, there were initially some budget concerns, but there have been no issues since construction commenced. “We are on schedule and on budget, which is great,” Willis said. Bill Davis, architect and project manager for Talley, said the project has been going very smoothly despite initial concerns about the tight deadline for construction. The entire project is currently scheduled to be finished in December 2014. “It’s a really tight schedule, and a lot of issues come up when you’re working like that. But everything is going really well; everything is moving forward on time and the budget looks good,” Davis said. One of the biggest challenges the project has faced, according to Davis, is the fear of over-spending. Since the University wants to wrap up the project as soon as possible, it has been difficult not to strain the budget. “There is definitely a challenge in that through the whole process,” Davis said. During the construction, some things in Talley Student Center have inevitably been moved around. The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service, otherwise known as CSLEPS, moved their offices out of Talley earlier this semester. Once the offices were moved, the rooms, located on the third floor, were turned into extra study lounges for students. Willis said these new study lounges have already received a lot of student interest.
featured speakers chose to wear their veils. Devotion and dedication to their faith are ideas the four speakers were motivated by to step forward and wear their traditional garb. “Although it is encouraged for Muslim women to start wearing the veil around puberty because we are responsible for all of our actions and choices at that moment, it’s ultimately preferred for them to wear it when they are comfortable to make that commitment to their religion,” Sarah Busaileh, senior in microbiology, said. For students who are interested in having a chance to experience wearing a veil, the Women’s Center will be hosting a follow-up to ‘Behind the Veil.’ Participants will
Pop culture television shows, such as “Bones” and “CSI”, have become the basis for what many think forensic science to be — murder and drama. Here at N.C. State, though, the forensic science program has sought to realistically prepare students and police officers alike for the field. The recent creation of the Forensic Science Institute has incorporated efforts from multiple colleges, David Hinks, director of the institute, said in a radio interview with WPTF. The interdisciplinary effort ranges from the colleges of engineering and computer science to entomology and textiles. In fact, computer science and engineering faculty are working to develop virtual three-dimensional crime scenes, Hinks said. The system for these 3-D crime scenes is called ‘IC-Crime,’ and is currently in its research stage. Crime scene investigators can globally access it and collaborate. Similarly, the “Discovery and Recovery” seminar, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice, was held last May. Students, law enforcement and forensic scientists studied alongside each other to learn how to locate and identify evidence within crime scenes. Lacey Treadway, a junior in bioarchaeology, saw how forensic anthropology can also work on the same level as other disciplines, such as in her own major. “In both fields, being able to identify aspects of the skeleton like sex, age, height and pathologies possessed by the individual are important to successful work,” Treadway said. However, where an archaeologist would use that information to identify gender, as well as things like work and eating habits, a forensic anthropologist would use the human remains to determine an unknown identity, Treadway said. Officially, neither N.C. State nor anywhere else in North Carolina has an accredited forensic science academic program, according to Hinks. The University does, however, offer a minor in forensic science. Roughly 40 students are currently in the minor, Hinks said. Members of N.C. State faculty have actually testified in court, based on their findings in crime scenes and their professional expertise. In the 2008 case of 19-month-old DeVarion Gross’ death, Ann Ross, co-director of the Forensic Science Institute, provided the state medical examiner’s office with her report. She concluded that the boy’s rib fractures indicated abuse prior to his death, according to an article on N.C. State’s official website. Ross’ achievements, which include developing a skull-mapping technique to help determine the ancestry of remains, have won her recognition around the world, as well as in the classroom. “Dr. Ross is amazing,” Treadway said. “She’s smart and entertaining, but incredibly informative. Her [Intro to Forensic Anthropology] class was probably one of the best classes I’ve had at State.” “Professor Ann Ross is an internationally renowned forensic anthropologist that has worked in Haiti, worked through the Katrina disaster, [and] has been in Panama for the Panamanian Truth Commission,” Hinks said. A collaborative effort on a dyed fiber database is also in the works, with the help of a $600,000 grant from the National Institute for Justice, Dieter Griffis, director of the Analytical Instrumentation Facility, said. The database, which would be the first of its kind, would help differentiate fibers by type and amount of dye.
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The NCSU Bookstore was demolished at the end of June 2011. The bookstore will eventually be part of the new Talley Student Center once construction is complete. The project is currently on schedule.
“We’ve seen great reactions to the for students in the completion of new study lounge spaces. It really this project. The hope is for Talley to shows the needs of our students,” become a main focus of campus for University students. Willis said. “It will help give According to Wilstudents something lis, t he prev ious they don’t really study spaces prohave right now. It vided in Talley were will hopefully connot greatly used by nect campus better students due to the than the current displeasing layout. Talley does,” Davis “The student said. lounges in the old Another benefit Talley were not that to the renovations, inviting and not loaccording to Dacated in great placvis, is an increased es,” Willis said. The study lounges TJ Willis, assistant director of the amount of traffic University Student Center through Talley. It are currently open w i l l mea n more for student use, but will close for a few weeks after spring students spending time near Stewart break to accommodate construction, Theater and throughout the building according to Willis. When the con- in general. “This is going to be a building that’s struction is completed, the lounges will be available to students once a showcase for the University,” Davis said. again. Molly Hedges, junior in English, Davis said he sees various merits
“We’ve seen great reactions to the new study lounge spaces. It really shows the needs of our students.”
is not quite as excited by the construction. While she does admit it has not affected her in a very negative way, she said the project itself seems unnecessary. “I didn’t really see anything wrong with our old student center. [The renovation] will be worth it for other people maybe, but I won’t be here,” Hedges said. Despite her disinterest in the project, Hedges maintains that the construction has been easy to deal with as a student living on campus. “Everyone I know hasn’t been too affected by it,” Hedges said. Student opinions have been varied on the project, according to Willis. “Students say things like, ‘It’s an eyesore, why is it here?’ But the thing about construction is it’s an ebb and flow. The biggest thing is to keep students informed about what we’re doing,” Willis said.
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Women’s Center hosted annual panel discussion on Muslim women who choose to wear the veil. Shawn Thompson Staff Writer
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The Women’s Center and the Muslim Student Association hosted its annual discussion panel yesterday on Muslim women who decide to wear a religious veil. The event featured a discussion panel where different Muslim women shared their experiences wearing the veil, and how they are perceived in society because of it. The featured speakers of the panel hope to erase the stereotypes of Muslims, often presented in the media, by continuing to educate N.C. State’s campus through these discussions. “We have this event each year. Many people aren’t aware why we wear the veils. So the panel serves as a way to educate people. So they learn the reasons why we chose to wear them,” said Nadine Shehadeh, sophomore in chemistry. The panel consisted of Muslim women from different backgrounds with unique stories to tell. The event also featured other female students on campus who volunteered to wear the veils for a day. This gave nonMuslim students the opportunity to experience what Muslim women go through on a daily basis. The discussion panel speakers each discussed their personal experiences and also answered questions from the audience. Questions were
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N.C. State Muslim Student Association and the Women’s Center sponsored “Beyond the Veil,” a talk given by women students of Islamic faith about the hijab on Thursday.
given to the panel to create diverse information for everyone who attended. Some of the questions focused on personal perspectives of wearing the veil, but social influences were also incorporated. Respect was a popular theme amongst the panel’s discussion. Many of the women noticed the respect they gained by wearing their veils, and how their peers reacted positively to their personal decisions. “I want people to know this is a choice, every girl has a choice. We aren’t being forced to wear these. We get many stereotypes that males make us wear the veils. But that’s not true. Muslim women have a choice. The veils are a symbol for the devotion to our religion,” said Shehadeh. Verses from the Quran were also included during the discussion panel to give a better insight on why the
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11:17 p.m. | Suspicious Person Partners Deck Report of people yelling. Officer located students practicing for step show. No further action taken.
4:15 p.m. | Fire Alarm Weaver Labs FP responded to alarm caused by equipment being used in building. Equipment was shut down and alarm reset.
8:02 a.m. | Breaking & Entering - Vehicle Oberlin Road Staff member reported window on vehicle had been broken and vehicle entered. No items taken.
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Deep Foundations/ Underpinnings/ Footings Start Spring 2012, complete early Fall 2012 This phase will be marked by mass excavation, underpinning the building and pouring footings. As soon as the basement excavation has progressed to allow deep foundation work to commence, drill rigs will be mobilized to install auger cast foundation piles. Approximately 550 holes 16- 24 inches in diameter will be drilled on average 60’ deep and filled with concrete to support the new building addition. Footings will be formed on top of these piles to provide a surface to anchor structural steel forming the “skeleton� of the new additions.
6:53 p.m. | Larceny Turlington Hall Student reported iPod stolen from laundry room.
Approximately 1200 tons of structural steel will be used to create a framework for the new addition. Concrete Slabs Start Fall 2012, complete late 2012 Concrete slabs will be poured to provide a foundation for the building’s floor. Utility Service Installation Start late 2012, complete summer 2013 We will install the exterior walls and features, which include glass, brick, terra cotta and metal panels. Building Interiors Start early 2013, complete Fall 2013 This will include the installation of drywall, finish ceilings, paint and flooring, along with the interior construction. The finishes are available for view at Talley Student Center. Just ask the front desk staff. Source: Jennifer Gilmore, Campus Enterprises
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Today Speaker Series on Aging: Comprehension and Decision-Making Among Older Adults 12:15-1:30 p.m. 218 Daniels Hall Dr. Daniel G. Morrow, an associate professor of psychology and member of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, gives the final talk in the Department of Psychology’s series on aging with his lecture “Supporting Comprehension and Decision-Making among Older Adults with Low Health Literacy but High Self-Care Needs.� Search Committee Meeting - Dean, College of Natural Resources 1-2:30 p.m. 1751 Varsity Drive Search Committee meeting for the dean of College of Natural Resources. The Lost Soul of Higher
Education 1:30-2:30 p.m. 123 Tompkins Hall Research Unplugged is a conversation between faculty and students, where speakers explore the narrative behind their research, articulate the questions which drive them to know, speak about how knowledge is generated in their field, and offer what they believe will be their unique contribution. Research Unplugged 2-3:30 p.m. Clark Hall Research Unplugged is a conversation between faculty and students, where speakers explore the narrative behind their research, articulate the questions which drive them to know, speak about how knowledge is generated in their field, and offer what they believe will be their unique contribution. English Conversation Club 3:30-4:30 p.m. 216 Daniels Hall This is a great way to meet people from around the world and help others with the English language. There is no registration required for this program, just show up. Dr. Tom Koch Faculty Recital 7-8:30 p.m. Thompson Hall “I have nothing to say and I am saying it,� a centennial retrospective on the piano music of John Cage (1912-1992). Presented in partnership with the Raleigh Civic Symphony Association as part of Random
Acts of Cage, three programs celebrating the John Cage Centennial. Mulan 7-9 p.m. Midnight-2 a.m. Witherspoon Student Cinema To save her father from death in the army, a Chinese maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China’s greatest heroes in the process. Admission to this event is free. Drag Bingo 8-10 p.m. 126 Witherspoon Student Center DRAG BINGO debuted in the Triangle in May of 2002 and will be held for the first time ever on N.C. State’s campus as a way to promote awareness regarding the GLBT community in a fun, safe environment playing bingo. Admission is free. All proceeds from tips and bingo cards will go to Protect N.C. Families. The Muppets 9-11 p.m. Witherspoon Student Cinema With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon. Admission is $2.00 with a valid college student ID and $3.00 for the general public.
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Students join in on a dialogue to Stop the Hate GLBT Center hosted dialogue Wednesday as part of N.C. State’s Diversity Week. Sarah Dashow Staff Writer
Fueling the discussion on diversity and identity expression, on Wednesday night, around 15 students gathered in Witherspoon for the Stop the Hate Diversity Dialogue. The discussion was regarding identity expression on campus and within communities. Sponsored by the GLBT Center and part of its Diversity Education Week, Al and Keith Toney, diversity consultants, were brought to lead the dialogue. “They do a lot of work on hate and trying to educate people about hate, what that is and how to make communities more positive. As two gay men, they have certainly experienced a lot of hate in their life,” Justine Hollingshead, director of the GLBT Center, said. The questions centered around events on campus, such as comments made in the Free Expression Tunnel and the vandalism at the GLBT Center. “Obviously the hate incident that happened targeting the GLBT Center in October has sparked lots of conversation and discussion about hate, hate speech versus free speech and what is that... we wanted to find something that made sure that we were continuing that conversation and that dialogue,” Hollingshead said. Al Toney spoke out about taking a precautionary stance, rather than a reactionary one. “When people usually talk
about these issues, so if a corporation or a school is talking about, let’s say, gay and lesbian issues, and it comes to the forefront, it’s usually because something happens and they have to address it,” Al said. “What we try to do is get people to think proactively, to bring up these issues, have these discussions. So when something does happen, it’s not a reactionary piece. People already have the education and tools to address it appropriately.” The discussion began with the speakers giving their background of hate and discrimination. As a gay, interracial married couple, the Toney’s have had many challenges along the way that lead them to becoming speakers against hate. Keith came from a long line of jobs where he was uncomfortable revealing his orientation and ostracized when he did. Al was the first openly gay police officer and was ignored by many of his fellow officers. “21 years ago, I got shot in the line of duty and was forced to retire, so I had to change my career... I started volunteering, started turning to speaking engagements and workshops, and a business just flourished over the years,” Al said. “So now we speak on all sorts of issues, whether it be race, sexual orientation, communication, conflict resolution... just a whole host of work that we do to try to dispel hateful stereotypes, to try to include more people.” Adam Ward, graduate student in comparative biomedical sciences, was present at the talk. “I enjoyed hearing their stories. It makes everything more personal, but it gives you an idea of what their background
is, why they’re doing what they’re doing. You can relate to it, and it makes more powerful everything they say,” Ward said. Students were asked to speak with those sitting next to them and come up with three identities they attribute to themselves and how these identities change the way they express themselves on campus. There was also discussion on how safe students felt when expressing these identities and what might be changed at N.C. State to make people feel safer and more comfortable. “So often we just go through the day... I’m gay, and that’s it, but you don’t really think of, well, is it OK? Do you feel safe? I don’t really ask myself that when I’m walking around campus,” Caitlin Cohn, senior in English, said. While students who attended may not have learned anything new, they agreed that the discussion was a positive and enriching event. “I think it’s important to meet people who have been so public about their stories and shared their experiences. Just to have role models that are willing to talk to people and travel and share their message,” Cohn said. “I think it just brought to mind or reinforced the need to consider people with intersecting or multiple identities that maybe one or many are oppressed and how to support those individuals. It just reminded me that certain groups are discriminated against, but we all need to come together for various social justice causes... as people and to let others know that that’s not OK,” Ward said.
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For example, when handling evidence from a crime scene, investigators would be able to determine which car model it came from, as opposed to just knowing the color or type of fiber, Griffis said. “We’ve developed a n analytical technique that would add to that database,” Griffis said. “The technique is called ‘Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer,’ which allows us to probe molecular surfaces of a material.” Expertise is also being contributed by David Hinks, a dye chemist, and by the College of Textiles, which has a library of automotive fibers, Griffis said. All of these advancements from the Forensic Science Institute might have you believe that N.C. State will be premiering its own crime show on Wednesday nights. In reality, those shows are
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have the opportunity to wear veils, as well as receive more information regarding the topic. “You can chose to wear the veil or not. We will talk about what it means, and how women
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Above: Chuanzhen Zhou, postdoctoral research scholar and analytical chemist, demonstrates how to move a sample within a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer. Below: A view of the sample stage inside of the x-ray photoelectron spectrometer located in the Analytical Instrumentation Facility.
playing to an audience and thus are not necessarily accurate all the time. “While the [forensic science] shows are incredibly entertaining, and I won’t pretend that I don’t enjoy them, they dramatize what is a legitimate field of hard science,” Treadway said.
and society view hair. You can receive a veil if you want to experience how it feels to wear it. There will also be discussions to give more information,” said Ashley Simons- Rudolph, director of N.C. State’s Women’s Center. In conjunction with ‘Beyond the Veil, Meet Your Muslim Neighbor,’ an open house
The Forensic Science Institute is working toward officially adding a bachelor of science, master’s and doctoral forensic science program at N.C. State.
hosted by the Raleigh Islamic Center will take place Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. During the open house, everyone is welcome to take part in a tour of the local mosque and enjoy other showcases during the event. For more information about the open house, visit www.mymuslimneighbor.org.
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Muslim-American stereotype is unjustified The Facts:
According to a new study conducted by Charles Kurzman, the number of MuslimAmericans living in the US far outweighs the number of those who are committing acts of terrorism.
Our Opinion:
The 9/11 attacks happened 10 years ago. Today, we should work to break the stereotypes of Muslims and other Middle Eastern people in our own thoughts and learn to appreciate what their culture can offer.
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In response to “Breaking the mold; debunking the stereotypes” in February 22’s edition of the Technician. I would like for you to know that I am personally offended by your article “Breaking the Mold.” I specifically take offense to your “insightful” commentary on Greek Life. I am not a member of Greek life but, as the boyfriend of a sorority woman and the close friend of many other Greeks, I have seen firsthand the benefits of Greek organizations. I know many Greeks (notice the plural) who don’t drink at all. Furthermore, the people that I do know that are most morally ambiguous are not associated with Greek life. This is likely because they do not have the additional rules and regulations that Greek organizations impose on their members, above and beyond the rules and regulation of the University. Greeks are some of the most engaged and involved people on campus. Alan Sheridan, winner of the 2011 Leader of the Pack, is in a Greek organization. Chandler Thompson, Student Body President, is in a Greek Organization. To say that Greeks are only concerned with drinking and partying discounts all of the positive influences they have on campus. It is likely that many of these people have credentials and experiences far exceeding your own. In the future, I would steer clear of making ill-conceived stereotypes about people who you likely hardly even know. I would especially avoid these stereotypes in an article in which you claim to be debunking stereotypes. Please take the time to consider what you are saying. Ian Hill, junior, biochemistry
Quoting the science
In response to the column “Evolution: theory not fact” in Feb. 7’s edition of the Technician. Instead of name-calling and unsubstantiated comments, I offer some insightful quotes from evolutionary scientists who should know their own discipline. Those people who chose to bury their head in the sand regarding the truth modern science has shown us in the last 20 years need to reconsider their positions regarding the legitimacy of this theory of evolution. In light of the quotes below, one can only suppose an agenda for continuing to promote Darwinism which, in reality, has nothing to do with real scientific inquiry. T.L. Moor, paleontologist: “The more one studies paleontology, the more certain one becomes that evolution is based on faith alone.” John T. Bonner: “We [evolutionists] have been telling our students for years not to accept any statement on its face value but to examine the evidence, and therefore it is rather a shock to discover that we have failed to follow our own sound advice.” (cited in “The Twilight of Evolution,” Henry M. Morris, p. 91) Miles Eldredge, paleontologist: “We paleontologists have said that the history of life supports [gradual adaptive change], all the while really knowing that it does not.”
Even though the terrorist attacks of 9/11 are 10 years behind us, stereotypes surrounding Muslims and other Middle Eastern peoples persist. “On 9/11, the terrorists not only hijacked those planes, but our religion,” Tanzeel, a representative of Raleigh’s Islamic Center, said. Students should work to break down these stereotypes not only in their actions, but in their mindset as well. There are at lot of negative stereotypes surrounding the Muslim population. This creates the potential for possibly laying the blame on their whole population for something they didn’t do. These pre-conceived notions, created by a culture of fear, have created these false
stereotypes that need to be reconsidered.Charles Kurzman, a UNC-Chapel Hill sociology professor, has recently published a study on MuslimAmerican terrorism through the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security. In his eight-page study, Kurzman analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Center on Law and Security at New York University. He also included data found in media sources such as CNN. Kurzman found that the amount of Muslim-Americans who engage in terrorist activity compared to the amount living
in the United States was small. The number of Muslim-Americans charged with supporting terrorism was eight in 2011. This is the lowest number since the 2011 terrorist attacks. This fact alone should help dispel the stereotypes that remain in the minds of students. By breaking down the stereotypes in your mind, you can begin to embrace the rich Muslim-American culture that persists in the U.S. and on our own campus. Most Muslim-Americans tend to be strongly against using violence to achieve their goals.“Muslim-American or-
ganizations, and the vast majority of individuals that we interviewed, firmly reject the radical extremist ideology that justifies the use of violence to achieve political ends,” David Schanzer, the director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, said, according to CNN. Muslim-Americans should never be stereotyped to represent the views of the extremist Muslim population. While the 9/11 attacks have engrained a fear of Middle Eastern and Muslim culture and people in the minds of many Americans, there is never an excuse for you to have a mindset of avoidance, hate, and anger.
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(cited in “Darwin on Trial,” Phillip Johnson, p. 59) Mary Leakey, paleoanthropologist: “All these trees of life with their branches of our ancestors, that’s a lot of nonsense.” (from an interview with the Associated Press, Dec 10 1996) T. Rosazak: “The irony is devastating. The main purpose of Darwinism was to drive every last trace of an incredible God from biology. But the theory replaces God with an even more incredible deity: omnipotent chance.” (“Unfinished Animal,” p. 101) Charles Darwin: “I am quite conscious that my speculations run quite beyond the bounds of true science.” (from a letter to Asa Gray, Harvard biology professor, cited in “Charles Darwin and the Problem of Creation,” N.C. Gillespie, p.2) Evolution is not really supported by mainstream science or scientists. Nor is there a consensus on this subject.
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In response to The Daily Tar Hell published on February 21: In one sentence – The Daily Tar Hell was a cheap shot. I understand college rivalry and banter. But: 1. It’s ironic that the Technician would take a shot at UNC by deriding The Daily Tar Heel of all things, which by far surpasses the Technician in both journalistic quality and integrity. 2. It’s shameful that in taking said shot, the Technician, and by extension, we: (A) Scoff at Independent Study and liberal education. By mocking the fact that elsewhere, students are more inclined to explore beyond pre-packaged academic options devised primarily to massproduce employees, we project an attitude that holistic learning isn’t important when money’s to be made. Which, along with our exhibited lack of appreciation for the arts, isn’t something to be proud of. (B) Belch forth chauvinism. Disgustingly, we cannot poke fun at UNC without reducing ourselves to blatant and offensive sexism. (C) Can’t help but also take a few cheap shots at Occupy, a craving the Technician cannot impartially satiate as itself. Specifically, it’s incredibly insensitive that Occupy’s efforts to fight the recent tuition hikes are presented satirically, seeing that many students will not be able to afford college (N.C. State included), or may even have to drop out because of them. 3. It’s a genuine suggestion that if the Technician is so keen on doing something special, it should run a special cover on something relevant, instead of appealing to the lowest common denominator of pugnacious competitiveness over sports. For example, on those tuition hikes swooping down on the quality of our education. It’s about time we stopped engineering an image of ourselves as thinking that learning is a liberal agenda, and thinking that, “We like money, we want money; but, uh, there’s a basketball game coming, so we can’t care about having to pay more than our fair share right now. Plus, why would anyone want to do that unless they’re arts majors or feminists or leftists?” That should not be N.C. State. Ishan Raval, freshman, First Year College
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Slippery bricks are too dangerous Imagine a pretty day when you are walking around campus enjoying the nice weather. All of the sudden, the sky gets dark, the sun goes away, wind blows through the Brickyard and the sky opens up. Of course, you are smart and always carr y around an umbrella Nijah it h you . Toshumba w However, Staff Columnist y o u l o o k down because you are wondering why it feels like you are walking in a lake and realize you don’t have your rain boots on. They are in your dorm, warm and dry, and you are, to put it bluntly, screwed. Not only are your nice shoes getting ruined, but you are walking very slowly because you fear that, at any moment, you may slip on a brick and fall to your doom. I am sure there are many N.C. State students who will agree our school either needs to make the bricks less slippery or reduce the amount of brick paving on this campus. When it rains, not only are you completely uncomfortable due to your soaking wet socks in your sodden shoes, but you are also in some serious danger. If you don’t get hurt in the process of sliding every which way, you are at least
made to look like an utter fool in front of complete strangers, due to your inability to catch your balance on the uneven bricks. While I love our brick-paved campus, sometimes the bricks cause unnecessary trouble. Whoever decided to make N.C. State an all-brick campus most likely did not take into account that bricks do not absorb water when it rains. After a rainstorm, it takes hours to days for the campus to dry out. While we are waiting, we have to avoid the hundreds of puddles. For t ho s e w ho do not have rain boots or shoe s w it h go o d t r action, walking around campus just after it rains sucks. The bricks are one reason why class attendance is down when it rains. I would ve nt u re to say these students do not want to walk around campus knowing their lives could be at risk. Why end up with soaking wet feet for three or four hours? Why not stay in your dorm and stay dry? You really can’t blame them. Autumn only makes the situation worse; after the leaves fall, days of pouring rain cause you to play hopscotch in order to avoid sliding on a wet patch of leaves.
The University could at least fix the bricks we walk on. There are so many dips in the ground from missing or cracked bricks where puddles can easily form. Sometimes, you are forced to walk right through a puddle. To be honest, I feel worse for the male students than the female ones. In our society, if a guy were to walk around campus with a pair of rain boots, he would probably get a look or two. Now I do understand there are some forms of rain boots for guys — like duck boots — but I rarely see any guys wearing them. It’s more typical to see g i rls walking around wearing boots with pretty designs to avoid the rain and any slip that may occur in the process Bricks are a staple of our campus, but they can also ruin a person’s day the moment it rains.
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Planned Parenthood, steadfast despite controversy Planned Parenthood defends its cause in face of pro-life criticism.
Planned Parenthood provides cancer and STD screenings, contraceptive counseling and GLBT counseling, but is currently receiving attention for its most controversial serNikki Stoudt vice: abortion care. According Staff Writer to Melissa Reed, vice president The proposal of the Af- of public policy for Planned fordable Care Act incited an Parenthood-Raleigh, the onenormous outcry from vari- going fight regarding abortion ous groups across the country. overshadows the services most The act required all employers, commonly used. “Society has a misperception including those who are religiously affiliated, to provide of what Planned Parenthood female employees with birth does,” Reed said. “Abortion control and other contracep- cases only account for about tives free of co-pay. However, three percent of what we do. President Barack Obama re- What shocks people most is vised the act, and in a recent that women use birth control press conference said religious for things other than contragroups could not be forced to ception — acne or menstrual pay for services against their cycle-related dysfunctions.” Approximately 80 percent of principles. Planned Parenthood Fed- Planned Parenthood’s patients eration of America, Inc. has are over age 20, and 75 percent of them are received aid at or below from the fedthe poverty eral governline. Planned ment si nce Parenthood the 1970s, but estimates its many pro-life clinics preg roups a re vent more now calling than 620,000 for federa l unintended funding to it pregnanto be halted. Melissa Reed, vice president c ie s a n nuThe protestof public policy for Planned ally and preers’ a rg uParenthood-Raeligh vent roughly ment is this: 220,000 abortaxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay taxes tions. Federal law already bans to benefit an industry that es- Planned Parenthood from using government funds for aborsentially violates their beliefs.
“Planned Parenthood is like a safety net for their goals and aspirations.”
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tions. About one-third of Planned Parenthood’s money comes from government grants, approximately $300 million each year. One-quarter is from from private donors, while patient fees and insurance claims bring in the remaining funds. Derek Spicer, senior in political science and history, has strong opinions about who and what the government should or should not be paying for. “I don’t believe the government should be funding much of anything, let alone a private company that provides abortions,” Spicer said. When it comes to the economic impact, Spicer thinks that federal funding of Planned Parenthood and other private companies will eventually result in a distortion of the private free market, bad
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investments and, ultimately, economic crashes. “Our national debt is an economic and national security crisis waiting to happen,” Spicer said. “We need to take all the necessary steps to significantly reduce government spending.” Reed sa id t he ser v ices Planned Parenthood provides save both the federal government and taxpayers a lot of money. “Taxpayers end up bearing a lot of the expense for unintended pregnancies among people who are too poor to care for their children,” Reed said. “The same goes for preventable cancers and sexually transmitted diseases.” Though the funding fight over Planned Parenthood might be about abortion, Reed
asserts Planned Parenthood itself isn’t about abortion. It’s primarily about contraception and reproductive health. Currently in a legal battle with the state and set to go to trial in the spring, Planned Parenthood is waiting to hear whether or not they will maintain the funding they already receive from the government. July 2012 marks the congressional date of the funding decision. Until then, the women and men who are cared for by Planned Parenthood walk on pins and needles. “Taking our services away from low-income men and women would be a huge disservice,” Reed said. “Without us, these people have neither the ability nor stability to plan their own families—these people can’t win. Planned Parent-
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New place in town to get your burger fix comes with some not-so-average toppings. Frances Ellis Staff Writer
Hamburgers are a staple of fast food restaurants and college students’ diets everywhere. Quick, cheap and tasty, they are an easy fix for taste buds and hungry stomachs alike. However, in downtown Raleigh, hamburgers have taken a gourmet turn and gone beyond the standard patty and bun. Chuck’s, which opened in September, is from the mind and kitchen of Ashley Christensen, who is also behind Poole’s Diner, Beasley’s Chicken and Honey and Fox Liquor Bar. “The idea behind Chuck’s is pretty simple,” Derek Ryoti, general manager of Chuck’s, Beasley’s Chicken and Honey and Fox Liquor Bar said. “It is to serve a great burger to Raleigh. [Christensen] felt that burgers are a food that a whole lot of people can connect with, and that there was an opportunity for this type of restaurant to thrive in Raleigh.” However, these are not your typical burgers. Instead, they have names like Spirit Animal, The Dirty South and Bradley-Time, with toppings that include bacon-onion jam, crushed avocado, smoked pork shoulder, chili, cream cheese and roasted poblano chilis, to name a few. The Dirty South currently reigns as the most popular burger, coming topped with smoked pork shoulder and anson, Mills Sea Island red pea chili, crispy tobacco onions, roasted tomato slaw, Ashe Co. Mtn. cheddar and yellow mustard. In addition to their specialty burgers, Chuck’s also offers diners the opportunity to create their own custom burger. Katy Campbell, sophomore in sports management, took advantage of that opportunity when she met up with a friend for lunch at Chuck’s.
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Chuck’s burger joint in downtown Raleigh serves up gourmet burgers with a classic and simple twist.
“I love a good burger, so when a good friend told me about Chuck’s, I thought I’d try it out,” Campbell said. I ordered a custom cheeseburger and Belgian-style pommes frites (french fries) with ketchup and roasted garlic aioli. The burger was a good size (I got the little version) and [it] was pretty tasty, but the fries were the best part. They were crunchy, fresh and a little salty. The roasted garlic aioli was original and delicious.” The wide variety of homemade dipping sauces is one thing that separates Chuck’s from other burger joints. Beyond classic Heinz ketchup, there’s espelette aioli, green peppercorn-dijon, roasted garlic aioli, sweet chili sauce, malt vinegar aioli, a concoction called ‘the comeback sauce’ and beef booster mayo. Chuck’s focuses on using high quality, ground-in house beef for its burgers and local ingredients. While beef burgers are the main attraction, there are also salads, veggie burgers
and chili cheese fries. “Another specialty at Chuck’s are the milkshakes and floats,” Ryoti said. “The pastry team uses homemade, house spun ice cream to create a variety of milkshakes and floats, and we have a special relationship with Aviator Brewery in Holly Springs that produces a great local root beer, which we serve on tap. It is outstanding on its own or with some vanilla ice cream.” Chuck’s will continue to provide creative, delicious burgers to the Raleigh area, hoping to break the boundaries of average American food. “I think there is definitely a market for creatively-topped burgers,” Loretta Stinson, senior in business administration, said. “I remember that there was this one restaurant that served a burger with peanut butter, and apparently it was their best selling burger. I think people like the idea of spicing up a classic American meal with innovative toppings.”
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A friend for coffee Salah Youssef, owner of Reverie coffee shop, follows his outgoing and amiable vocation.
New dub sound from the mysterious producer Ifan Dafydd First official release from Dubstep newcomer proves enticing.
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Salah Youssef is not afraid of taking chances. After working in his family’s oil business for 11 years, he packed his bags and traveled the world for nine months to decompress and rediscover himself. After returning from his trip five years ago, Youssef settled down, took a chance and opened his own business: Reverie Coffee Den. After being stuck behind a desk for most of his working life, Youssef opened up Reverie on a whim. Though he said he discovered coffee by accident, serving locally roasted organic coffee and interacting with customers quickly became his vocation. “I love the interaction with people — it’s become a part of my life that I cannot give up,” Youssef said. “I was taking some time to look for a place to open up Reverie and found a spot right next to the University. It was exactly the place for me.” Youssef said he’s never complained since he opened Reverie. Though his shop has opened a chapter in his life he never thought he would experience, his willingness to try out new things fulfills his laid-back lifestyle. “I worked really hard with my family’s work, and thought it was time for me to enjoy my life,” Youssef said. “Reverie just happened. It’s like everything is set in place, and that’s the best way to look at life. I just took some time to think, and I figured that things come your way. I know what I want in life and I’m happy to make this happen.” Youssef instilled his relaxed lifestyle into Reverie, with Portuguese music in the background from his native country of Brazil. He is also on a first-name basis with most of his customers. Youssef said his mission for Reverie is not to make money, but to provide an environment for people to be open and enjoy life. “Lots of coffee shops are busy, and people are always running
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Salah Youssef, owner of Reverie Coffee Den on Hillsborough Street, opened his business five years ago after 11 years of working for his family’s business.
around. That’s life. I want Rev- coffee beans roasted from Larerie to be a place for people to ry Larson, founder and owner of Raleigh based roaster ‘Larslow down,” Youssef said. Youssef infused his open- ry’s Beans.’ “Reverie attracts a crowd of minded worldview into Reverie, and the coffee shop has inspired young people who care also become Raleigh’s unoffi- about good coffee and goodfor-the-world business,” Larcial Brazilian embassy. “When many new Brazilian son said. “That is why Larry’s students come to the University Beans is such a good fit and for the first time, many stop why we’re excited to be there.” Youssef said by Reverie,” t h at w h i le Youssef said. Reverie is his “It’s the first place of busistop. I don’t ness, he’s not advertise or doing this enhave a webtirely for the site, but they mone y. He know because places no adstudents in vertisements Brazil talked and his busiabout Revness comes erie.” Salah Youssef, owner by word of Youssef’s of Reverie Coffee Den mout h. He parents are said this hapf rom Pa lestine, but he was born and pens just from everyday chit raised in Rio Grande do Sul, chat. “I love to interact with people Brazil. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish and Arabic. and make friends, and I was Youssef incorporated his open missing that in the oil busiand accepting worldview into ness,” Youssef said. “Of course the shop and encourages his this place is a business, but I customers to try and explore like to interact with people from different communities, their options. “I always say to be open — different sexual orientations, don’t go for the menu,” Youssef different races, different relisaid. “I make many signature gions. We are all just one big drinks for my friends. Open world. And some people think your mind and try things. Now, the kitchen’s the best place to I’m not just talking about cof- be in the house. I think the cup fee. Reverie is more than trying of coffee is the best thing for starting conversations.” coffee.” Though Youssef attracts But for those interested in trying the coffee, Youssef sells business from passersby on
“I love the interaction with people — it’s become a part of my life.”
Hillsborough Street, many of his loyal customers patronize his shop on a daily basis. If Will Lampe is not in class, he is usually found reading and sipping coffee in Reverie. “I’ve been going to Reverie since the beginning of last year,” Lampe, a senior in industrial engineering, said. “The atmosphere is cozy… you can study if you want to or talk with a friend.” Lampe said other coffee shops are too loud and busy. According to Lampe, this creates an impersonal atmosphere that Reverie has avoided. “I go to Reverie frequently to study and I’ve gotten to know Salah moderately well,” Lampe said. “Salah will remember customers and will ask them about their job or studies. I think he’s a very open individual.” Youssef is the shop’s only employee. In a way, Youssef is Reverie, and he sees his shop as a part of the Raleigh community. “I wou ld have never opened up Reverie if I didn’t get to know my community. I want people to try to learn about where you live,” Youssef said. “Opening up a coffee shop was a distant dream for me, and I have followed what I like. This is a part of me, as well as part of all my friends who’ve made this happen.”
Ifan Dafydd is a fairly new Dubstep producer from Wales with a new 12” single out on the Push & Run imprint. His last release, No Good, featured vocals eerily sampled from the then recently deceased Amy Winehouse, and was highly acclaimed by DJs and producers like Gilles Peterson, Jamie xx and SBTRKT, among many others. His style is compared to that of steppers such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mount Kimbie and James Blake, the latter rumored to have been an old flatmate of Dafydd’s. Dafydd may be a little late to t he ga me, but that doesn’t prevent his new release, Treehouse, from being just as refreshing as it needs to be. Treehouse has been released as a 12-inch vinyl record, with a target audience of mostly DJs (and a few vinyl-obsessors). The wax features two tracks that have been in hundreds of mixes since the beginning of 2011, and its release now implies Dafydd’s progression into the commercial market as opposed to his more private “give-the-tunesto-the-DJs” approach. The a-side of the vinyl features the track “Treehouse,” a modern 2-step and Dubstep composition, heavily resembling the style of James Blake’s song “Footnotes.” Using combinations of swelling brass synths, deep sub bass and syncopated percussion, Ifan Dafydd lays down an intricate
display of quality production and proves why so many names in the industry are interested in him. “Treehouse” continues with a series of jazz scales floating up and down the movement, and overlapping percussion moves the tune along. A chain of soft vocal samples chant, “we will never change the world,” and fleeting flute arpeggios flutter throughout the song, along with a variety of other sounds that just can’t be placed. The b-side follows with the phenomenal “To Me,” a haunting, emotional tune that really presents Ifan Dafydd as an original and talented producer and songwriter that can produce tear-jerking tunes with substantial quality. A voice begs, “speak to me,” and the chords envelop the mind in haze; a symphony of strings alongside a grand piano, slow jerks of reversed reverbs, a side-
chained bass line a nd melodic vocals all present the sounds of heartbreak in a clean but thorough process. As the song seems to come to a midpoint, the strings are suddenly isolated -- a sorrowful symphony singled out. The song swims into a progression of interchangeable instrumentation from chords to solo keys with a swinging dance rhythm, pulling the song together in an epic conclusion, slowing down into a soothing vocal and synth solo that leaves chills running down the spine. The diversity shown in this release reflects Ifan Dafydd’s profile as a gifted producer with a long road ahead of him. He’ll definitely be one to look out for in the coming months.
Does absence really make the heart grow fonder? Long-distance relationships lengthen struggles of dating in college. Jordan Alsaqa Arts & Entertainment Editor
The challenges inherent in starting a relationship are not a secret to most people. Worrying about infidelity, commitment and just finding time to spend together, on top of a course load and extracurricular activities or winning over his or her parents- these are some common relationship worries. Trying to find a person that shares similar interests and complements your personality is a goal many set for themselves in college. Some students, however, face an additional obstacle in maintaining a healthy relationship with someone who lives miles, states or even countries away. For those in a long-distance re-
lationship, there are numerous challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Rupert Nacoste, a professor in social psychology, defined a long-distance relationship by taking into account how much travel time is required to see a significant other. “It’s got to be distance, and not just across the street,” Nacoste said. “It’s got to be anywhere from two hours on. Two hours mean you’ve got to think, ‘how do I fit that in with classes and extracurricular activities?’ Whatever puts pressure on the relationship.” For Melissa Dalena, a junior in poultry science, the distance from her boyfriend is much greater. “[My boyfriend] goes to Marquette University in Wisconsin,” Dalena said. “We only get to see each other over holiday breaks.” Despite the distance, Dalena has maintained her relationship throughout her time in college, and just recently cel-
ebrated her fourth anniver- social networking are actually sary after three years of long- detrimental. “What some people are not distance. While many students share getting is that all that tech does Dalena’s experience, Nacoste is allow you to exchange info,” explained the inherent prob- Nacoste said. “It does not allow you to get the emotions and lems with such relationships. “Long-distance relationships quirks of a person. What don’t you see [on are always at Skype]? You risk of failcan’t even tell ing,” Nacoste what they’re said. “Absence doing w it h of interaction their life.” is detrimenNacoste tal. Relationfurther exships cannot plained the last without physical inface-to-face teractions interactions.” and the Many stut h i ngs one dents see soMelissa Dalena, constantly cial networkjunior in poultry science learns about ing as a way their partner to help them maintain and work through are lost in a long-distance relathe stresses of a long-distance tionship, and no social media can replace that. relationship. Still, for many students who “Skype has been helpful,” come to college already in a reDalena said. However, according to Na- lationship they want to make coste, the supposed benefits of work, it is worth the difficul-
“It’s a challenge not being able to do things together, like football games, movies and parties.”
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ties. Dalena admits the challenges, but remains dedicated to her long-distance relationship. “Not seeing each other is hard,” Dalena said. “It’s a challenge not being able to do things together, like football games, movies and parties.” Nacoste views those challenges as the core problem with long-distance relationships, especially at the average age of a college student. “I find it very disturbing that students come here with 30,000 other people, and they’re dragging around this relationship that isn’t even here,” Nacoste said. For Nacoste, college is already a time when students are trying to study, become involved in extracurricular activities, and possibly even take part in study abroad. Even a regular relationship can be a challenge for students, amid all the other activities that dominate their lives. Nacoste has spent a great deal
of time trying to guide students through the pitfalls of interpersonal relationships. Nacoste teaches Psychology 311, Introduction to Social Psychology, as a course on interpersonal relationships. Topics for the course include everything from what a relationship is to why conflict is necessary in a healthy one. Nacoste emphasizes the importance of asking certain questions before entering into a relationship. “What are the goals for this relationship?” Nacoste said. “What are we about to do? Do we have some idea of what we’re trying to do? What are your plans for the future? The fundamental question is [about the] stability of your own life, and really being realistic about that.” College students will continue to enter into relationships. For those considering a longdistance relationship, the numerous pitfalls and trade-offs remain an important element to consider.
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that is Miami; focus on Miami. Just take it one game at a time and don’t worry about trying to make it to the tournament. Just continued from page 8 win each game, each individual group from the Blue Devils game. Focus on what we have to and Seminoles, only to be do to beat our next opponent, stopped once more on its and it’ll take care of itself.” Sophomore forward Calvin home court. NCSU has been on the Leslie has the same mindset as bubble of the NCAA Tour- Williams, going into Saturday’s nament for most of the sea- game. “[Worrying about the tourson, which makes the final three games of the regular nament] is not our job,” Leslie season possibly the Pack’s said. “Right now, what we’re final chance to prove itself doing is focusing on this next once and for all that it be- game. We’re focused on beating Clemson right now. All we can longs in the tournament. “We just want to get back do is take it one game at a time on the winning track,” se- and go from there.” After this recent string of nior guard CJ Williams said. “We’ve been winning losses, many players would all season. We want to get have hung their heads. Howback to what we’ve done -- ever, this isn’t the case this time execute offensively, and de- around, according to Leslie and fensively, take the team out Williams. Both players are taking what they can get from of what they want to do.” the defeats, Aland trying to though build upon it. a lo s i ng “We have streak like definitely t h i s one had a learncan be ing ex peridemoralence,” Leslie izing for said. “We’re a team on basically just t he edge coming into of its first Mark Gottfried, head coach this game tournawith the ment berth in six years, Williams mindset that we’ve got to lock said the team is handling down and do things we do well the pressure of the situa- and control the tempo of the game. We just have to do what tion well. “We just need to take it we do best.” “We just have to execute ofgame by game,” Williams said. “Our next game is fensively,” Williams added. Clemson; focus on Clem- “Sometimes we have stretches son. Then the game after where, I don’t know if we get
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Pack defeat Lehigh in home opener Peeler comes up large as State battles back. Jonathan Stout Correspondent
Senior pitcher Morgan Peeler (1-1) went five innings only giving up two runs en route to earning her first win of the season as N.C. State (4-5) defeated Lehigh (0-1), 6-2, on Thursday night in its home opener. Following a double play to end the top of the fifth inning, the Pack started where they left off scoring three more runs in the sixth inning to put the game out of reach, defeating Lehigh by a score of 6-2. “We took advantage of their missed opportunities,” head coach Lisa Navas said. “We got some walks and made some things happen, so it worked out well.” Senior outfielder Landon Warren’s RBI double in the second inning helped the Pack jump out to a 1-0 lead. State held Lehigh scoreless for the first three innings but allowed at 2-run fourth inning giving up the lead, 2-1. The defensive lapse included an error, a hit batter and two hits. Peeler said she can’t afford to make those kinds of mistakes
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leading batting averages: Katie Mansilla: 0.393 Scout Albertson: 0.368 Leah Jones: 0.333 Landon Warren: 0.259 Bethany Wells: 0.240 Renada Davis: 0.227 Toni Ann Williford: 0.200 Kirsty Grant: 0.174 Caitlin Dent: 0.167 Sara Lippard: 0.286 Chelsea Tate: 0.250 Source: gopack.com
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fatigued or we get too complacent, but we don’t cut hard and screen very well. We know we have to do that for 40 minutes if we want to be a team to go into the tournament and to win games in the tournament.” Head coach Mark Gottfried said he realizes the importance of the last few games of the regular season and knows that the team has plenty of room to continue building through the end of the season. “We are now late into February, and there’s a fine line between me putting them on the end line and punishing guys and creating that type of environment,” Gottfried said. “We’re balancing that with understanding that, you get into late February, we are who we are. “We have to get better at certain areas. We have to improve on certain things.”
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in the future, but is proud of the team for battling their way back in the game. The Wolfpack sparked a rally of its own in the fifth inning, recapturing the lead at 3-2 after a RBI double by senior second basemen Toni Ann Williford and a sacrifice fly from sophomore third basemen Scout Alberton. State will return to action today at Dail Stadium for a double-header against Kent State at 2:30 p.m. and Georgetown at 4:30 p.m.
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• 6 days until the final men’s basketball home game of the regular season against Miami.
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• Page 7: The continuation of a look at the interesting and provocative life of David Thompson, professional African-American basketball player and previous NCAA Champion for N.C. State
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Women’s basketball picks up road victory N.C. State (16-13, 5-10 ACC) used 19 points and nine rebounds from Bonae Holston to secure a 73-69 win at Boston College on Thursday night from Conte Forum. State also received 16 points from junior Marissa Kastanek, and nine points each from Kody Burke, Lakeesa Daniel and Myisha Goodwin-Coleman. State hosts Senior Day on Sunday against No. 6 Maryland beginning at 2 p.m., at Reynolds Coliseum. Source: N.C. State Athletics
Individual qualifies for NCAA Rifle Championships Freshman Dani Foster has qualified for the 2012 National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s Rifle Championships, as announced by the NCAA on Thursday. Foster shot two school records en route to qualifying for the tournament- a 580 in smallbore and 1165 aggregate score. Foster is the first individual from NC State to qualify for the NCAA Championships since current head coach Keith Miller did so in 1984. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Pack out to trap Tigers
February Feature Series
Pack out to trap Tigers State heads down to Clemson with an air of desperation.
Perhaps State’s most decorated athlete of alltime, “Skywalker” played at a different level.
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The Wolfpack will travel to South Carolina on Saturday to take on the Tigers of Clemson University. After dropping its last three games, N.C. State (18-10, 7-6 ACC) is looking to turn things around on Saturday. Clemson (14-13, 6-7) will be looking for more against the Pack, having won three of its past four games, including a 12-point victory over No. 22 Virginia. The Pack’s recent losing streak hasn’t been an easy one to take as it faced off against the ACC’s top three teams. The streak began last Thursday in Cameron Indoor Stadium when State took on No. 4 Duke. The Pack held a 20-point lead midway through the first half, but the Blue Devils managed to fight their way back into the game and pull off a five-point victory. State looked to bounce back when Florida State made a visit to Raleigh on Saturday, but the game went awry early on, as FSU was able to pick up an easy win. Arch-rival North Carolina was the last of the three games. Having lost 17 of its last 18 games against UNC, the Wolfpack looked to re-
In honor of Black History Month, every Friday the Technician will feature a famous African-American athlete from N.C. State.
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WRESTLING
‘Fought’ his way to success Wrestler closes regular season as third-best freshman in the history of State wrestling.
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It’s difficult to measure what young Coltin Fought, ranked No. 30 in the nation, has achieved as a true freshman this year. Coming from Bloomsburg, Pa., Fought has already established himself as one of the greatest wrestlers the Pack has ever produced. With a 25-9 record for the year, nine of them through pinfalls, Fought has already ensured his legacy will forever remain with the Pack, as only two other freshman have ever recorded more wins than Fought has in their respective rookie campaigns. However, Fought did not expect this success when first coming to State. “I didn’t expect to make the adjustment to college wrestling as quick as I did,” Fought said. “But I have great coaches and just my training and being able to make a statement as a freshman — it feels great.” Focus and the determination to succeed are prominent in Fought’s attitude towards wrestling. “I’d say I have a hard work ethic,” Fought said. “I take my training very seriously, and I am here for school and wrestling. I want to do well in the academic world as well as wrestling.” Coach Carter Jordan said he did not expect Fought to have the kind of impact he has had already. “He is a tough kid. His high school coach was an All-American in college, [and he] comes from a
Women’s Gymnastics vs. Kent State/William & Mary/ Towson Raleigh, 7 p.m. Saturday Rifle at Great American Rifle Conference Championships Oxford, Miss., All Day Swimming & Diving at Men’s ACC Championships Christiansburg, Va., All Day Track at ACC Championships Boston, Mass., All Day Men’s Tennis vs. Northwestern Evanston, Ill., 12 p.m. Softball vs. Pittsburgh Raleigh, 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Clemson Clemson, S.C., 2:30 p.m. Baseball vs. West Virginia Myrtle Beach, S.C., 3 p.m. Softball vs. Kent State Raleigh, 3:30 p.m.
Did You know? Waste Industries and the NC State University Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling are proud to be back again this year promoting “Wolfpack Excellence” through the WE Recycle Program at Carter-Finley Stadium. This project is designed to encourage all fans to take the cans and bottles from their tailgating activities to We Recycling Zones.
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Sophomore guard Lorenzo Brown dunks the ball during the basketball game against UNC-Chapel Hill in the RBC Center Tuesday, Feb. 21. Despite Brown’s eighteen points in the game, the Wolfpack fell to the Tar Heels 86-74.
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Taking immediate control of his match in the 125 lb weight class, freshman Coltin Fought attempts to win his match in the first period. Fought beat UNC’s Josh Craig by pinning him only 47 seconds into the first period.
great family,” Jordan said. “To the community.” Jordan felt wrestlers like say that he would end up being top-3 all-time freshman in Fought were unique, and that State’s history, no. I wouldn’t he was already prepared to put that kind of pressure on wrestle on the big stage. “I call guys like him ‘add waanybody coming in.” Jordan felt a lot of his present ter,’” Jordan said. “You don’t success has to do with his high have to do a lot of coaching, school experiences and the en- just add water. They are already readyvironment he made. Just got was brought to stir it up a up in. little bit. He is “He has got going to have a great feel for a great career the sport... he here.” has a tremenSenior dous amount Quinton of ex periGodley, ence,” Jordan ra nked No. said. “In 22 in the naPennsylvaCarter Jordan, head coach tion in the nia where he 174-pound comes from, he probably wrestled 50 match- category, had a strong impreses a year. 45 of those are going sion of Fought ever since the to be competitive. You take a first day. First impression was that he guy from the Southeast and he wrestles the same 50 matches, had a little P.A. [Pennsylvania] he may only have five competi- swag,” Godley said. “I knew he was a great wrestler, so from tive matches all year long.” “He would cut off his arm to that day I knew he was going to win the match, because that’s be a competitor and would help what he grew up with. That’s the team a lot. I was excited to
“He would cut off his arm to win the match, because that’s what he grew up with.”
have him on board.” Despite Fought having an aura of seriousness around him, in reality, Godley thought him a fun person to be around. “He is a cool person... when I spent time with him, I realized how funny he is,” Godley said. “He is great to hang out with outside of wrestling. He is probably one of the funniest freshman on the team. “He is just a good guy.” Despite his initial success, Fought refuses to get carried away and has his eyes set on a greater goal. “I am excited, but I try not to let my head swell up too big,” Fought said. “I just try to remember that I was recruited and I have a job to do every time I come into the room. I want to be a national champion, keep winning for the Wolfpack, put some points on the board whenever I can and help build a good team in the next couple of years.” Catch Coltin Fought and the Wolfpack in action at the ACC wrestling championships on March 3 in Chapel Hill.
#1 David Thompson David Thompson is considered to be the best athlete in N.C. State’s history, but he is most remembered for his style of play. His incredible leaping ability allowed him to play higher above the rim than any had ever seen. It was this style that led to his nickname “Skywalker” and incredible success at every level of basketball. Thompson, a Shelby native, committed to State after playing four years at Crest High School. Under head coach Norm Sloan, Thompson would establish himself as one of the greatest basketball players in the ACC. At the time, freshman were not allowed to play at the varsity level, so Thompson would have to wait until his sophomore year to make his mark on the big stage. In the 197273 season, he averaged 24 points and eight rebounds per game. Thompson was a consensus All-American and a first team All-ACC member. He was named ACC Athlete of the Year and led the Wolfpack to an undefeated season. Unfortunately, the Pack (27-0) was barred from postseason play due to a recruiting infraction. The infraction, which was due to Thompson playing a pickup game with an assistant coach while visiting campus, prevented the chance of consecutive national championships for State. The 1974 season was not only special for Thompson’s career, but for the Wolfpack fan base as well. The top-ra n ked Wolfpack beat No. 4 Maryland 103-100 in overtime in the ACC Tournament final, finally earning a trip to the NCAA tournament. State would later defeat reigning champion UCLA en route to a championship matchup against Marquette. Thompson scored 21 points and helped NCSU secure its first national championship. Weeks before, Thompson received 15 stitches in his head after falling to the ground while blocking a shot in the NCAA East Region game against Pittsburgh. The team finished 30-1 and Thompson was named tournament MVP. He was again named an AllAmerican and All-ACC first team player. Thompson was also named the AP National Player of the Year. The 1974-75 season started with high expectations, but State finished fourth in the ACC and failed to make the NCAA tournament. Although the Wolfpack’s season was seen as a disappointment to some, Thompson continued to receive numerous accolades. After averaging 29 points and eight rebounds his senior year, Thompson was named Player of the Year by nearly every media outlet. Thompson’s No. 44 jersey was retired the same year, and during his final home game, he recorded the only dunk of his collegiate career. Although dunking was ille-
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