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At a rally in Florida, angered citizens give voice to the racial implications of the shooting. While some held Skittles in honor of Martin’s walk home, all marched with signs asking for justice.
some commotion, then screaming and gunshots. Witnesses have given police varying stories and accounts of the incident, but all report hearing screams followed by gunshots. Zimmerman maintains he shot Martin in self-defense, but friends and family of the victim believe the shooting was racially motivated. The case attracted national media
attention and elicited a grand jury investigation after Zimmerman was questioned. According to news reports, Zimmerman was found standing over Martin’s body but was not arrested because he claimed he shot Martin in self-defense. Sanford, Fla. police officials have said Zimmerman has not been charged because they haven’t found evidence that would
contradict his claim. USA Today reported Tuesday that Zimmerman is claiming Martin hit and attacked him first, and amid the scuff le he shot Martin to protect himself. News reports said the 911 tapes are under official review by investigators and law enforcement
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With a history of standing out among its neighbors, N.C. has yet to ban gay marriage.
While Amendment One has been a hot topic for many students on campus, it is not so much the content of the bill that redefines North Carolina law, but the implications that reveal the political leanings of our state. As a member of the distinctive region known as the “Bible Belt,” which has been the home for the majority of Republican voters in the past 30 years, North Carolina has proved time and again to have an identity distinct from its neighbors. Unlike its neighboring governments, the North Carolina legislature was primarily Democratic until the 2010 elections, when the Republicans gained control of both houses for the first time since the 1890s. This overwhelmingly Democratic legislature may have been the primary reason why Amendment One, dealing with the definition of legal unions, was never put on the ballot until now. Amendment One, or the lack of such an amendment, has furthered North Carolina’s unique identity from its neighbors, as it is currently the only state in the South that has no such law. “I think [Amendment One] is pointless,” Stefan Spruill, undeclared junior, said. “Same-sex marriage is already banned in North Carolina.”
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Females Achieving Excellence (FAE) hosted the first Greek-wide fashion show in Fox Labs Saturday, March 24. Proceeds from Fashion for Justice went to benefit the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, which is dedicated to advancing social justice for these women.
Sororities join to host ‘Fashion for Justice’ event Greek-wide Fashion show raises money for the National Pacific Asian Women’s Forum. Young Lee Deputy Features Editor
Some may expect sororities to be in constant competition with each other for publicity and pledges. However, this is not always the case. This past weekend’s first Greek-wide fashion show, “Fashion for Justice,” was a testament to that fact. This fashion show featured six Greek organizations and raised more than $1,000 for charity. Jefferson Ellison, a freshman in fashion and textile management, was one student who initially had some doubts about the fashion show. However, as the last model walked across the improvised runway at Fox Hall, Ellison could only be amazed. “Many people may not have thought that people could work together like this because they are fighting for the same pledges, but I think the fact that they came together speaks volumes
on how important the cause is,” Ellison said. The National Asia Pacific American Women’s Forum was the charity that the different Greek organizations supported that night. NAPAWF confronts issues facing women from an Asian and Pacific Islander background. These issues include civil rights, economic justice, violence, education, health supporting refugees and human trafficking. It is the charity that Females Achieving Excellence, one of the newest N.C. State organizations, is partnered with. In many aspects, FAE sparked the movement that culminated in the Greek-wide fashion event. However, it is an event that has long been in the mind of Diana Do, a junior in fashion and textile management and one of the organizers of the event. “I’ve always wanted to throw a fashion show. Two semesters ago, I found out about Females Achieve Excellence and I heard that Janet [Nguyen, a senior in international studies] and Mischa [Tobar, a sophomore in political science] were the ones coordinating it. I joined and wanted to be an [executive officer]
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One month ago a Florida teenager was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman, sparking a racial controversy and fire storm of national media attention. On Feb. 26, in Sanford, Fla., 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was reportedly walking home from a convenience store when 28-yearold self-appointed neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman called 911 to report Martin’s suspicious behavior. Zimmerman also began following in his SUV as Martin, unarmed, walked down the road wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. Zimmerman reported, in his recorded and now-public 911 calls, “This guy looks like he’s on drugs, he’s definitely messed up.” And then, moments later Zimmerman added, “There’s a real suspicious guy. This guy looks like he’s up to no good, on drugs or something.” The 911 tapes also reveal the dispatcher telling Zimmerman to remain where he was and not to follow Martin. Minutes into the tape there is
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right away so I did an interview with them and I remember the first thing I said was that I wanted to throw a fashion show,” Do said. “I assume that’s what got me the position, but I’m not sure.” While this may not have been the only reason why Do was eventually selected to be in charge of the fundraising for FAE, according to Nguyen, it was definitely a factor. “I thought her fashion show idea was amazing. It was an ambitious project that she was truly passionate about. As a nonprofit studies minor, I thought that hosting a philanthropic fashion show would not only be beneficial to our cause but also help us maintain a good public image,” Nguyen said. In fact, for a new organization like FAE, Fashion for Justice was also an opportune time to make their mark on the campus. This was another aspect of the fashion show that was important in Do’s mind. “My vision was always about involving all of Greek life. I
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A new addition to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences highlights N.C. State faculty, offering a lot to both students and the general public. On Friday, April 20, 2012, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will open its doors to the Nature Research Center, an 80,000 - squarefoot addition to the museum that boasts a multitude of new exhibits, functioning research labs and an array of opportunities for N.C. State students to gain out-of-class experience in various fields. The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences is currently the most visited attraction in the state, drawing about 700,000 visitors annually, and will continue to catch the attention of the public with the addition of the NRC. The $54 million project will include a three-story globe, deemed the SECU Daily Planet, which, from the inside, will function as a theater where researchers can relay their findings to the public. The NRC will offer new perspectives on technology, science and exhibits featured in other parts of the museum that will bridge the gap between the research stage and the results it yields. “The main focus of the new wing will be to show the public how we know what we know,” Roland Kays, research associate professor, said. “We want to get people excited about science.” In addition to his job at N.C. State’s college of natural resources, Kays is director of the biodiversity lab of the NRC, where he says students from all over the Triangle will be able to gain valuable experience.
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In Tuesday’s news story titled ‘Student dance group about more than dance’ the caption provided incorrect information about the host of the competition. The More Than Dance crew will be hosting the competition, Prelude Carolinas, but not competing.
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to get a clearer understanding of what happened between Martin and Zimmerman the night Martin was killed. While the details of the case are still unknown, investigators said they will be starting the probe with a “blank slate.” The only potential problem for the prosecution is Florida’s “Stand your ground” law that allows killing in self-defense. Friends and family of Zim-
merman said the incident was not racially motivated but protests, rallies and public outcries are showing that many people disagree. Sheila Smith-McKoy, director of the African American Cultural Center at N.C. State, said the loss of Trayvon Martin has painted a picture of deep-rooted racial tensions that still exist today. “America pretends that it’s a post-racial [nation] but it’s not,” Smith-McKoy said. She added that the very nature of the crime presents questionable motives and
the notion that it was anything other than a hate-filled criminal act will soon be discounted. Smith-McKoy feels those who think the shooting was not racially motivated are not paying attention. “[This issue] will hopefully get us to reflect as a nation with real energy,” SmithMcKoy said. “I’m heartened to see so many people get involved.” Ernest Smith, senior in leadership in the public sector, said the Martin case exemplifies the perception that black men are viewed with
suspicion. “There’s this divide that has said ‘white is good’ and ‘black is bad,’” Smith-McKoy said. Smith-McKoy, who is an African American Cultural Center scholar, said things can only start to get better after “we can begin to talk about the issue.” She said a major change will involve addressing the pain the nation has endured historically with racial matters. “We need to have more dialogue about this. It’s troubling—what we’ve come to expect,” Smith-McKoy said.
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Along with Kays, four other N.C. State faculty members work in the NRC, including Meg Lowman, a research professor in the college of physical and mathematical sciences, and the director of the Center. The NRC will provide Lowman with a new venue to continue her efforts of communicating science with the public, an endeavor she currently promotes here at N.C. State and one Kays says is a crucial part of the new addition to the museum. One key feature of the NRC will be a heightened level of interaction between visitors and researchers working in labs, Jonathan Pishney, communications director of the museum, says. “The new building shows visitors how we obtain the information displayed in the old building,” Pishney said. In order to help show visitors how this knowledge is
gathered, the NRC will feature an exhibit called ‘Meet the Scientist.’ This exhibit will allow visitors to watch through large glass windows as scientists from various fields of study conduct research. One of the scientists who visitors will be able to observe is Dr. Daniel Dombrowski, chief veterinarian for the museum and a graduate of N.C. State’s college of veterinary medicine. Dombrowski will play an important role in the communication between visitors and researchers that is so vital to the mission of the NRC. Along with the many other duties he must fulfill as chief veterinarian, Dombrowski will be working with students from N.C. State’s pre-veterinary and veterinary programs in a procedure room, visable through windows to the public, performing everything from animal training to surgery. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen both students and visitors light up due to
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the exchange of information that takes place here,” Dombrowski said. He went on to say one of biggest benefits for the students who get the opportunity to work in the NRC is the ability to work with the public. “I feel a sense of pride coming from a school that has offered so much to the community,” Colt Jackson, a senior in civil engineering, said in response to learning about the opening of the NRC and the University’s involvement in it. “I’m happy to see another area in which N.C. State is pushing forward.”
The shooting of an unarmed, 17-year-old black youth carrying a bag of Skittles, according to SmithMcKoy, is proof that the issue of race is still relevant in the United States. Smith-McKoy said the circumstances of the incident call into question the misconceptions often held about youth of color. “We [need to] call America to address these woes,” Smith-McKoy said. Seth Mulliken, communication and race professor, said the Martin case is clearly
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thought it was important because we are an Asian interest sorority group so I wanted everyone to get to know who we are and what we’re all about,” Do said. “I wanted to make a stand. I wanted to involve ourselves not only in the Asian community but with everyone, so that’s one reason why inviting [other Greek organizations] was so important.” According to Alexis Taylor, a freshman in biological sciences, member of Delta Gamma and model for Fashion for Justice, the fact that there were multiple sororities and fraternities involved also meant the event was a lot more fun. “It was really really fun. No [aspect] of it was boring… and Janet and all the girls were really welcoming and just so nice… they’re really great girls,” Taylor said. “I’m also really glad that it all went to a great cause.” Do agrees. “It was hectic but it was a lot of fun…” Do said. “It was a great bonding moment. They’re all so nice and the show couldn’t have happened without them.”
Many students who plan to vote against Amendment One on May 8 worry their peers aren’t aware of this pre-existing law. “I’m sure if you asked ‘Does North Carolina ban same-sex marriages?’ many people would answer yes, but that’s because, to the best of their knowledge, North Carolina simply does not accept it, and they may get the two words confused without prior clarification,” Spruill said. Amendment One would not only be restricting to gay couples, but also for heterosexual couples in domestic unions. The bill’s wording could also interfere with the financial and medical decisions of unmarried couples, trump wills and end-of-life requests, invalidate legal protections of seniors who are no longer or were never married, and take away legal protection for children of unmarried parents. Whether the amendment will pass is still a mystery to many people. “It all depends on the voters,” Courtney Jones, senior in psychology, said. “It depends on our generation. Are we going to sit back and let people vote for discrimination, or are we
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race-related, but also begs to address the way youth of color are criminalized in the system. He said, if nothing else, the Martin case will force people to focus on bias within the justice system. “[Because of this case and cases like it] there’s a growing recognition of the strong racial bias found in criminalization,” Mulliken said. No official charges have been filed against Zimmerman, but the investigation continues.
going to fight back, and make our voices heard by voting?” This would not be the first time North Carolina has acted differently than its neighbors expected. During the 1960s, when desegregation in the South was met with violence, heated riots, and even a bombing in Birmingham, North Carolina ushered in this change with a whisper, not a shout. Many believe this shows the true spirit of North Carolinians. “We choose to handle our matters in a more diplomatic way where we can maintain peace,” Hannah Jones, junior in biological sciences, said. “We can still fight for what we want but we can use means other than violence.” Spruill believes the past of North Carolina’s actions show it’s not resistant to change and is more open and accepting than its neighbors. That being said, Spruill confesses some worries about how Amendment One will reflect on the state, and hopes it will not pass. Many still remain optimistic that North Carolina will prove, yet again, that it is a state who stands apart from its neighbors. “Ours is a ‘home-sweethome’ kind of state,” Jones said. “I think that here, people are willing to open their minds and hearts to others. In a way, we’re willing to share our ‘home-sweet-home’ with others.”
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Breaking down barriers W The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.
e are social creatures—we love getting to know each other and sharing experiences. However, sometimes the biggest problem is the cultural barriers we put up. Whatever the barrier, it is crucial we find a way to connect and find a common ground with as many people as we can. It is a disservice to ourselves and others if we accept the cultural barriers that surround us. Michael Cherry, a graduate in textile engineering, discovered there are crosscultural universals that can break down barriers. Two years ago, during a trip to the Dominican Republic on an Alternative Spring Break, he found himself working in an orphanage. In an attempt to break the language barrier, Cherry found a cultural uni-
versal in his ability to dance. The more he danced around the orphanage, the more the kids responded. By the end of the week he had a line of 10 kids dancing behind him. A year later he started the organization More Than Dance, which raised money through dance workshops. More importantly, they set out to connect with people. You may be thinking that this sounds awesome... but you can’t dance, much less meet someone through dancing. If anything, your dancing would detract from someone getting to know you. You may be scratching your head when thinking about what skills you have that cross cultural boundaries. The truth
is, you work on cross-cultural skills every day you come to campus. Your life at N.C. State has more cross-cultural appeal than you realize. With each day at N.C. State, every class you take and each experience in the Brickyard, you are becoming part of a culture that stretches throughout the country. We don’t think about it much in the Triangle, or in the majority of North Carolina for that matter, but the N.C. State connection is something that has a great significance. Have you ever seen someone in an airport far across the country who is wearing N.C. State apparel? If you have, then you know that N.C. State apparel, unlike our
light and dark blue brethren, signifies a loyalty the University—not just blind fanaticism. An N.C. State connection is an open door for conversation. At a basic level, a love of N.C. State can prompt conversations about our greats: Jim Valvano, Torry Holt, Philip Rivers, Julius Hodge and Russell Wilson come to mind. Recapping the glory days can quickly develop into a discussion of meaning. Better yet, if they attend N.C. State, you can no doubt connect on the level of mutual love for aspects of campus. Whether you know it or not, your time at N.C. State is currently giving you the tools to break barriers throughout the country and the world for the rest of your life. The best thing about this is all you have to do is go to class.
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learning—and quite frankly, unfit for much of anything except for fueling a bonfire. For example, I had a class last semester in the big lecture hall in Williams Hall. One day, we had a test while it was raining outside. I don’t know if you have ever been in that classroom, but the ceiling leaks in a few places. It was not a fun experience being dripped on while trying to focus on taking an exam. The concept of making things better to impress special guests extends beyond the classroom. Over the summer, I lived in student housing in Owen Hall for the f irst summer session. We ran out of soap in the bathroom after about the second week, and it wasn’t refilled until new residents and their parents came to move in. Coincidence? I think not. University Housing just wanted to impress the parents, because as soon as that soap ran out, it wasn’t replenished for the remainder of my time there. The same thing happened with University Dining during Parents and Families Weekend in the fall. Previously, the tables were rarely wiped, but for some reason that weekend, several employees were wiping tables and straightening up chairs in the dining room. I have to ask: Where is my song and dance? Why don’t buildings get a facelift whenever I walk through the doors? If anything, the University should be rolling out the red carpet for all students and faculty, not just the chancellor. If we want to attract the best-of-the-best students and faculty, then we need to be the best-of-the-best all the time—not just when a special guest might be visiting. After all, we are all deserving of a song and a dance because we are the most important assets the University has.
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ma g i ne t h i s — but don’t close your eyes. You need to be able to read. Now, deep inhale. Exhale. You’re walking to class. It’s a beautiful spring day. You’re rocking out to Justin Beiber’s latest song, “Boyfriend.” Madison SeriousMurphy l y. W h o Staff Columnist doesn’t love the Beibs? No one. Anyway, back to your walk. You’ve got a hop in your step and the sun is shining. Let’s even pretend that N.C. State’s men’s basketball team is in the Final Four. It’s essentially a perfect day. As the trip to class lengthens, you begin to watch other people, curious to see whether or not they too are on top of the world. One girl, you notice, is wearing a great shirt. You admire her clothes with envy. But, then, you see it. It’s too obvious not to notice. The girl whose outfit you were admiring is wearing white pants and hot pink underwear. You wonder what mother would not teach her child the proper undergarments for light-colored pants.
And, after that, why she would chose to do so. You consider stopping her and pointing out the f law. You want to tell her that ‘sexy’ is wearing a low-cut top, not showing your underpants off to the world. Then, you think better of it. You hope maybe someone else would do it. You don’t want to be the bearer of bad news. Well, have no fear, my friends. I will be your bearer of bad news. I am here to correct the campus fashion faux pas so you don’t have to. I’ve created a set of rules to make things a little easier to follow. 1. Don’t wear a white t-shirt or white pants with colored undergarments. It’s not sexy. It’s trashy. 2. Wear clothes that fit. I understand people gain weight in college, but you’ll look better if you wear clothes true to the size you are. This goes the other way, too. If you’re pants are falling off, it’s time to either wear a belt or go shopping. 3. Brush your hair. This one is mainly for the men. Also, I cannot believe I have to say that. 4. Wearing Crocs: Just don’t do it. Seriously, please stop. They’re hideous. You should not be wearing Crocs unless you are under the age of 10 or a nurse. 5. Match.
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Signs encourage foot traffic A graduate student and his signs try to convince Raleigh citizens to walk instead of drive. Frances Ellis Staff Writer
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Faculty discusses the importance of organizational culture and share from their own experiences. Andrew Branch Staff Writer
According to some professors, an interview should be a test for both the applicant and the company offering the job. “Job seekers should be determining if that company is the right fit for them and of course vice versa,” Brian Newton, director of Career and Internship Development in the Poole College of Management, said. A company’s culture includes those “character traits” that can vary drastically in the same industry. Faculty members gave their advice on the importance of considering culture and shared their personal experiences. “Culture is more of an overriding personality of the company, what their values are, what they reward, how people are treated,” Deborah Brown, lecturer in the Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said. “Culture can drastically affect what plays out for an
employee when it comes to integrity, performance measurement and employee treatment,” Brown said. A two-week stint at a manufacturing firm for Brown was cut short as a formaldehyde spill highlighted a lack of respect for employees. “Formaldehyde is very toxic and it was making our eyes water and our throats burn. They locked the gate and wouldn’t let us leave and said, ‘You need to work. We’ll clean it up,’” Brown said. “I never went back.” Cultures can vary even within organizations. N.C. State and its dozen colleges is a prime example. Susan Katz, English associate professor and internship coordinator, said while the University as a whole has a culture, individual departments can be drastically different from each other. Brown said the faculty members in the College of Management act with the formality of the corporations they prepare their students for. Katz noted the broad English department is based in theories, contrasting with the numbers and evidence of the science fields. This has very different implications on their respective work cul-
tures. In the chemical engineering department, Lisa Bullard, director of undergraduate studies, said the low-turnover helps people develop relationships because they grow up together. “You tend to connect with people who are at your same place in life,” Bullard said. Finding out about employers before the first day of work can start long before even the first interview. Networking is very important. It even helps to ask graduates about how they like their job, according to Roger Mayer, a professor who specializes in organizational behavior. “You find that company culture is often a major driver of whether they like where they are or whether they’d like to move,” Mayer said. According to Mayer, using online resources is key for cultural research. He used the example of Burt’s Bees, a company committed to sustainability that looks closely at candidates
Raleigh may not be a city famous for its “walkability”, but Matt Tomasulo and his network of strategically placed signs convincing Raleigh citizens to walk instead of drive are making an effort to change Raleigh’s reputation. Tomasulo sees his signs as part of a “Walk Raleigh” campaign. Tomasulo is currently pursuing a masters degree in landscape architecture from N.C. State and a masters degree in city and regional planning from UNC Chapel Hill. He also has a small business called City Fabric that produces articles of clothing with city maps printed on them. Although there may not be an obvious link between fashion and walking, Tomasulo cites it as one of his inspirations for his “Walk Raleigh” campaign. “We came up with the idea [for City Fabric from] data from real estate and urban and transportation planning.” Tomasulo said. “It’s a civic minded product that’s meant to instigate and build community. That’s where ‘Walk Raleigh’ came from.” Another inspiration for Walk Raleigh came to Tomasulo during a conversation with a friend who runs walking and dining tours in downtown Raleigh called ‘Taste Carolina.’ “He was saying that they’d sometimes drive from place to place and one day it was nice out and they walked. It
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One of landscape architecture graduate student Matt Tomasulo's Walk Raleigh signs at the intersection of Wilmington and Hargett streets directs pedestrians to the train station.
was only a 10-minute walk. It blew us away that it was so short,” Tomasulo said. “After talking to him, I jumped on Google Maps and now they have this great tool called Walk that shows you how long it takes to walk places. I started to notice that it’s practically only a half hour to walk to any major point in downtown Raleigh.” Tomasulo decided to test out his plan and created 27 signs that were intended for three different intersections. around Raleigh “[These locations] were targeted at three different demographics--students, young professionals, and people who work the 9-5 during the week,” Tomasulo said. The signs were posted on the night of Jan. 18, 2012 and the response was almost immediate. Friends and followers of City Fabric shared Walk Raleigh, and one person submitted it to the Atlantic Cities online community in a comment on an article about “walkable cities.” An editor liked the idea and featured it
in an article on Feb. 6, 2012. The national coverage resulted in Tomasulo’s email inbox exploding with emails from cities, other media sources, health organizations, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. One of the inquirers was BBC. The news organization came to Raleigh and made a video expose that launched on Feb. 21, 2012. It was the most watched video on BBC’s site in the United States that day and landed in the top three that weekend. However, the news about Tomasulo’s campaign was not all positive. There was a lot of controversy. “The BBC article got so many inquirers to the planning and development office about whether or not they were legal,” Tomasulo said. “We actually had to take them down briefly because they were done by a citizen. But the city staff liked them very much and worked diligently with Mitchell Silver, the planning and develop-
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ment director of Raleigh, to figure out a way to put them back up. He got it to be placed on the agenda of city council. They were voting to accept it as an educational pilot program for finding pedestrian ways of walking in the city. This was all on March 6. In support of it being heard in front of the city council, I launched a digital petition campaign and within three days received 1,300 signatures of people in support and that was delivered to the
The Grains of Time a cappella group raises money for Invisible Children. Nikki Stoudt Staff Writer
One month ago, many did not know who Joseph Kony was. Born in northern Uganda, Kony would grow up to be the head of the Lord’s Resistance Army, a Ugandan guerrilla group. Since 1986, Kony’s guerrilla army has captured roughly 66,000 children and sold them into slavery or military combat. Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor or another modernday form of slavery. In the case of Joseph Kony and the LRA., children are both artillery wielding soldiers and worthless sex objects. The premiere of the “Kony 2012: Make Kony Famous” campaign from Invisible Children, Inc., the organization acting as the face of the anti-human trafficking movement, brought a wave of support for the exploited Ugandan people. The movement began in 2003 when three student filmmakers traveled to central Africa in search of a story. Upon arrival, they quickly found what they were looking for when they stumbled upon Africa’s longest-running conflict. In 2005, they produced Invisible Children: Rough Cut, a documentary chronicling their time in Africa. Through this
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Grains of Time sings the national anthem in Reynolds Coliseum before President Barack Obama's speech Sept. 14, 2011. Obama's visit to N.C. State was the first from a sitting president since Ronald Reagan's visit in 1986.
film, millions of people were able to witness the horrors of human trafficking. In response to the actions of warlords such as Kony, organizations around the world are stepping into the light to take a stand. In addition to Invisible Children, the Polaris Project, Not For Sale and Free the Slaves have stepped up to tackle this widespread tragedy. Recent speculation has shown that some organizations aren’t as sincere as they appeared. Financial inquiries show that monetary donations aren’t being used in a way that benefits the cause. Ian Peterson, a junior in public relations, still has faith in groups like Invisible Children. “The only way to really get the Ugandan people out of turmoil is to get education out to them,” Peterson said.
“Invisible Children’s ‘Schools For Schools’ campaign is doing just that.” Peterson believes in Invisible Children because the cause is something he has experienced firsthand. He visited Uganda for a mission trip in 2006 and built schools, taught classes and interacted with the people. “I just fell in love with them,” Peterson said. “They told me stories about their past and it broke my heart. I had to help.” Now the president of the Grains of Time, N.C. State’s only male a cappella group, Peterson utilized his talents by designing and executing a benefit concert for Invisible Children. With the help of the other four a cappella groups, the Grains were able to raise over $1000. “Singing is really my bread and butter,” Peterson said.
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“Every thing just started to fall into place when we teamed up with CSLEPS and a few proactive friends.” Jeffrey Lee, freshman in First Year College, feels that students should be careful when donating to any organization. “You really can’t be too cautious,” Lee said. “Groups will target college students and use children or animals to lure us in.” As an alternative, Lee suggests putting in time instead of money. “Volunteer your time, not your credit card,” Lee said. “There are plenty of organizations that will allow you to travel to the places instead.” While Peterson and Lee differ in voluntary opinion, both agree students should help in some way. “We’re young and influential,” Lee said. “Believe it or not, people are going to listen to us. We need to harvest that power and use it to our advantage and in turn help those around us.”
for that same kind of passion. “You are going to figure out pretty quickly that sustainability and ecology is really important to them [on their website],” Mayer said. According to Newton, personality assessments at the Career Development Center can help students identify their strengths and values and places where they might fit. Students can also contact thousands of alumni through the Alumni Association database. Further exploration can occur through reading, job shadowing, internships and information interviews, Newton says. Kat z advocates t he learning experience and resume-boosting power of internships. “Doing internships exposes you to an organization’s culture. You can’t help but see it,” Katz said. In the interview pro-
city council.” Despite the turmoil, Walk Raleigh is still going strong and pedestrians can see signs pointing them to Seaboard Station, Glenwood South, and even the N.C. Art Museum (which, at an hour walk on the greenway, is the longest). “I think this project is great,” Gina Vaccaro, a senior in Fashion and Textile Management, said. “I love that he is taking the initiative to put up signs all around town. It reminds me that walking, for example to and from Centennial, is not an outrageous idea and can be done in less time than I imagined.”
cess, according to Newton, interviewees have to match something in their values or strengths to the company through stories. “In an interview today you have to be a good story teller. You really do. You have to bring your resume to life,” Newton said. Interviews also provide deal-breaker information the web can’t provide. Mayer warned against working at a company with drastically different values from your own. “I have personally pulled out of interview processes just for that reason,” Mayer said. But culture is not necessarily unchangeable. “One problem in the current economy is you might not have the luxury of picking one that better suits you,” Brown said. In the Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mayer said the mutually supportive, unified culture developed there was not by accident, but deliberate. “If you think about the culture you want to have, there are things you can do to develop it,” Mayer said.
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Pack looking to bounce back in Charlotte Despite its early season struggles, State holds a confident attitude going into its back-to-back.
“We want to make routine plays,” Peeler said. “We know we can win. We’re really confident that we can beat anybody. I think we’ve proven it by beating top-10 teams and Jeniece Jamison playing well against them. Deputy Sports Editor But we just need to make the After enduring a five game routine plays and get some losing streak and going 0-2 in clutch hits. We have all of the its series against ACC oppo- talent in the world; I think it’s nent Virginia Tech, the Wolf- just getting a couple of things pack is looking to end its slide to go our way.” The Pack isn’t as sharp in in its two game series against UNC-Charlotte in Charlotte. the bullpen either, as it is Getting into a winning sporting a 2.71 ERA. Peeler is groove will certainly be a concentrating on taking each challenge for State, as its sea- batter one at a time to come son has been everything short out of the series successful. of successful. It has gone 2-8 Peeler dropped her last start in its last 10 matches and is against Virginia Tech and is 5-5 on the 3 -7 away season. She f rom Rais also sportleigh. State ing a 2.49 is also ERA, which struggling is ninth in on the ofthe conferfensive ence, and 51 side of the strikeouts inning, hitMorgan Peeler, senior pitcher on the seating sixth son. in the con“I want to win every inference in batting average, fifth in runs scored and bat- ning,” Peeler said. “One of the things that I focus on is getted in. According to senior pitcher ting my first batter every inMorgan Peeler, the Pack re- ning. Also, putting my teammains confident going into mates in a situation to win. I the series despite its struggles know I can’t strike everyone out; I just want to make my on the season.
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changes in the coaching staff during the off-season with running back coach continued from page 8 Des Kitchings being the lost three guys,” O’Brien most noteworthy. O’Brien said. “We didn’t know expressed his satisfaction at about Tobais [Palmer] and the influence Kitchings has Bryan Underwood com- had so far. “I t h i n k i ng i nto [Kitchings’] t he seadoing a real son. They n i c e j o b ,” showed O’Brien said. flashes. “I think he’s They can Coach Tom O’Brien got a lot of be rea l ly experience. I good wide think that he’s got the respect receivers. “I think the key is going of his players. “He’s fresh, they’re fresh to to be the freshmen, Maurice Morgan and Hakeem him... they’ve got to impress Flowers, to see if they can him if they want to play.” The Pack will return to step up. They are very talented. It’s just a ques- Carter-Finley Stadium for tion of them being experi- the first time this season enced, getting confidence when they play in the Kay Yow Spring game on April and making the plays.” The Pack made some 21 at 3:30 p.m.
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Throwing the ball to first, freshman Renada Davis tries to get a runner out at first. The Wolfpack fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies, 10-2, Sunday.
outs and not do anything too special. We had some good practices this week…we’re really prepared.” This can prove to be a significant disadvantage in the double header, as UNC-C is leading the conference in runs scored and holds the third spot in batting average. In this series, the Pack may be able to take advantage of the fact that UNC-C is in the midst of a four game slide. According to Peeler, the mid-week series is a very important aspect of the schedule for the Pack. Also, defeating another North Carolina
school would prove to be rewarding for the team morale. “They’ve always been a pretty good team,” Peeler said. “In most of our midweek games, one of our goals each year is to win every mid-week game and take pride in beating every North Carolina team we play. We’d really like to win tomorrow and we know that we can. Honestly, we had no idea they were struggling… we’re just going in wanting to win every game; we don’t care who it is.”
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excited about the future of our sport at the University,” Jordan said. “I’ve always felt like, if you’re going to do something, you’ve got to do it first rate. I hope and pray that trend continues. I would ask the students to look after our guys right now; it’s a tough thing for them to be going through. It’s been such a pleasure to serve the students for the last 15 years; it’s just a dream. An absolute dream.”
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• Page 7: A preview of N.C. State softball’s upcoming competition against UNCCharlotte.
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No. 9 N.C. State will take on the ECU Pirates in Raleigh today at 6 p.m. The Pack is coming off a two-game losing streak, both at the hands of North Carolina. Junior pitcher Danny Healy will start the game for State. He is 2-0 on the season and sports a .66 ERA.
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Gymnastics to host NCAA Regional Championship The Wolfpack has been selected to host 2012 NCAA Regional Championships. The event will begin on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum. State will go into the regional ranked No. 20 in the nation. Florida, Kent State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Ohio State and Penn State will also compete in the Raleigh Regional.
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Carter Jordan, the former head coach of the wrestling team, sent out a press release Monday outlining his frustration with N.C. State Athletics’ five-sentence press release describing his removal. Athletics distributed their press release last Tuesday, March 20, saying that Jordan “will not return as head coach of the Wolfpack wrestling program in 201213.” The release also pointed out his teams’ records over the past eight seasons and announced that a national search for the new head coach had begun. In his own press release and in an interview with Technician, Jordan made it clear that he does not feel the press release distributed by N.C. State Athletics adequately describes the circumstances. “It was a very vague release,” Jordan said. “It left out some unfair details about our career. It’s not fair to our assistant coaches and it’s not fair to our kids. “It seemed a little disheartening to have 15 years of blood, sweat, tears and joy from coaching at my alma mater reduced to two lines in a press release,” Jordan said. “There were a few accomplishments left out of the release.” Among these accomplishments, Jordan was most proud of coaching Darrion Caldwell, the 2009 national champion and only national champion from the ACC since 1994. He’s also
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Head Coach Carter Jordan disagrees with the referee against Ohio University Saturday night at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack split the tri-meet and fell to the Bobcats 29-12.
proud of his student-athletes’ hard work in the classroom. “In a few weeks, the official score of 960 on the APR will be released,” Jordan said in his press release. “Our
student athletes needed to score perfectly in five of the last six semesters to accomplish this goal, an accomplishment that is a direct reflection of our student-athletes’ tremendous
character, persistence and pride.” Outside of their press release, Athletics had no further comment when contacted and has not confirmed or denied the firing of Jordan. Jordan described his removal as a nonoptional request to resign. “They called me into the office, the senior associate walked in, congratulated me on the All-American [Darrius Little], and they looked at me and said, ‘hey, we want to go in a new direction,’” Jordan said. “I asked them what the hell they meant, they repeated it a couple of times. So I said, ‘so you’re going to fire me?’ They said, ‘well, we don’t want to fire you, we want you to resign.’” Jordan refused to resign. “I told them to go to hell,” Jordan said. “There was no way I was going to resign. I’ve been preaching it to my kids for 25 years, ‘you don’t quit.’ That was the end of that. I said, ‘well, if that’s all you’ve got, you guys have a great day, but I’m not resigning.’” According to Jordan, that is the last he has heard from anyone from N.C. State Athletics. When asked if he had any feeling that he was going to be asked to abandon his position, his answer was clear. “No, not at all,” Jordan said. “After taking five guys to nationals and having an All-American, absolutely not.” Despite the circumstances of his removal, Jordan is hopeful of the future. His brother, Timothy, resigned from his position as a sales director two weeks ago and the duo have decided to partner up with each other. Jordan does not think he will ever return to coaching wrestling. “No, that’s it for me,” Jordan said. “In our business and our sport, it’s
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football
Friday Men’s tennis vs. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., 2:30 p.m.
O’Brien speaks to media, depth chart released
Baseball vs. Virginia Raleigh, 6 p.m.
Football coach Tom O’Brien highlights injury and depth issues.
Track at Raleigh Relays Raleigh, All Day Saturday Women’s Tennis vs. Virginia Raleigh, 12 p.m. Softball vs. Georgia Tech Raleigh, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Baseball vs. Virginia Raleigh, 6 p.m. Track at Raleigh Relays Raleigh, All Day
Quote of the day “It’s been such a pleasure to serve the students for the last 15 years; it’s just a dream. An absolute dream.” Carter Jordan, former wrestling head coach
Rishav Dey Deputy Sports Editor
With basketball season over after a valiant effort by the Pack, fans can already start looking forward to football season with spring practice gathering full steam. After an 8-5 season which was plagued with numerous injuries early on and had huge doubts regarding important positions like quarterback and running back, the Wolfpack will look for more stability in the upcoming year following the return of a huge number of starters on both sides of the ball. Head coach Tom O’Brien expressed his pride at the way the team performed last season. “I think last year the turnaround was big for the program,” O’Brien said. “They got within one win of the season before when the team was ranked 25th in the country, to come from where they have.” O’Brien, however, emphasized the need for the Pack to remain injury free if they were to build on their performances over the last two years that have seen them win 17 games. “The whole key, again, is staying healthy. There are going to be some positions where we don’t have a lot of depth and where we can’t afford injuries next year,” O’Brien said. “As long as we stay healthy then I think we’re going to have a pretty good football team.” The Pack’s season opener at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
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Coach Tom O'Brien walks onto the field with his team prior to its game against UNC at Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. O'Brien has led State to five-consecutive victories over the Tar Heels.
against Tennessee at the Georgia listed as injured for spring. Greene Dome has the team buzzing, ac- missed last season after a pair of foot surgeries sidelined him following a cording to O’Brien. “Certainly the Tennessee game freshman year that showed a lot of has had an impact on this team,” promise. “The key with O’Brien said. him is make sure “When you look he can wake up at a game like that and go the next with the profile day,” O’Brien said that it is, it puts of Greene. a little more emOne of the bigphasis and a little gest questions gomore determinaing into the spring tion in everything game will be at the they do knowing linebacker posithey have to play tion following the that game.” Coach Tom O’Brien loss of Audie Cole Redshirt junior and Terrell Mancornerback Jarvis Byrd, senior offensive tackle R.J. ning, as well as the suspension of Mattes and redshirt sophomore junior D.J. Greene. Fifth year senior running back Mustafa Greene are Sterling Lucas has been named as the three players that have been the middle linebacker after miss-
“As long as we stay healthy then I think we’re going to have a pretty good football team.”
ing out on last season with a knee injury. Junior Rickey Dowdy and sophomore Brandon Pittman have been named as the other two linebackers at the top of the depth chart. O’Brien felt that was one position where the personnel were scarce. “We only have six, seven scholarship guys. It is what it is,” O’Brien said. “Coach [Jon] Tenuta said he’s got to find guys that can play. That’s what he’s working on.” State has also lost as many as three wide receivers, including T.J. Graham, Jay Smith and Steven Howard. O’Brien didn’t seem too concerned and felt the current corps, along with the freshmen, had it in them to make it a successful season. “We’re in a similar situation to where we were a year ago when we
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