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Gas prices skew decisions on transportation With gas prices rising, students consider alternate routes to campus.
drop,” Wright said. Wright said one of the most important things to remember when considering University Transportation’s fuel costs is they pay the same Elise Heglar prices as regular customers. News Editor “The fuel cost for us is just like when you go to the gas pump and Recently, it seems impossible to escape the talk of rising gas prices. fill up your car,” Wright said. Brian O’Sullivan, University proStudents and University Transportation, in particular, are considering gram manager for Transportation, how these prices are affecting them. said although rising gas prices are A report on finances taken June always a concern, he does not think 30, 2011 recorded that University it will affect the Wolfline in a subTransportation spent $672,386 on stantial way. “Generally, I’d think it has less fuel. According to Ronnie Wright, assistant director for finance in impact on the Wolfline and more Transportation, these numbers are impact on Capital Area Transit or Triangle Transit,” very normal. O’Sullivan said. The money for W hen asked this fuel comes whether or not he from a combinathought students tion of student were using the bus fees and the Transsystem more often portation Departdue to fuel prices, ment. Wright said O’Sullivan said it 80 percent of the was hard to say. money is f rom Ronnie Wright, “Students may fees and 20 percent NCSU Transportation have cha nged from transportaassistant director for finance their travel betion, though these hav ior, but we numbers have rehaven’t seen a dramatic increase,” cently been changing. “We’ve reduced the use of student O’Sullivan said. Wright said considering oil prices fee money quite a bit,” Wright said. Transportation has frequently when voting in the upcoming presidealt with fuel prices fluctuating dential election will be important. “President Barack Obama is defiin the past, according to Wright. In June 2008, fuel prices clocked in at nitely trying to put a stop to the oil $4.29 and in Feb. 2009 they dropped climb. This is one of the major consumer concerns right now,” Wright to $1.81. “That’s what you call a substantial said.
“The fuel cost for us is just like when you go to the gas pump and fill up your car,”
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Raleigh gas prices for April 10 averaged $3.904 per gallon, which is above the North Carolina state average of $3.898 per gallon for the day, according to Raleighgasprices.com. The website offers citywide gas price comparisons updated by members.
Gregory Anthony, senior in parks, recreation and tourism management, chooses to skateboard to campus when it’s nice out in order to save money on gas. “It’s expensive for gas and for parking,” Anthony said. While conserving money is one of his reasons for avoiding the drive to campus, Anthony is also interested in the eco-friendly efforts of choosing to skate. “All that stuff, it’s just not good for the environment,” Anthony said. Anthony said he believes the most important thing about choosing al-
ternative transportation is spreading the word to other students and trying to make a collective impact. “So many people go here, people can notice the impact of not driving to school. It can become a chain effect, and that can change a lot,” Anthony said. William Melton, junior in science education, drives 28 miles every day to get to campus and attend his classes. On average, he spends $50 a week on gas for his car. While the drive to school does get expensive, Melton continues to make the drive because of the early
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hours his Physical Training for the ROTC program requires. “If I didn’t have to be at school early every day, I would think about using Triangle Transit. And the prices definitely influence the way I drive,” Melton said. Wright maintains that fuel prices are something everyone should consider when making their transportation choices. “It doesn’t look good for oil prices, any way you look at it,” Wright said.
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Earth Day will hit N.C. State with a week-long celebration for students and faculty. Sam DeGrave Staff Writer
N.C. State is offering more opportunities than ever for students to get in touch with their green side this Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is a holiday observed in more than 175 countries to raise awareness about environmental issues and foster a worldwide sense of environmental stewardship. April 22 is recognized internationally as Earth Day; however, N.C. State plans to designate a whole week to the holiday in order to leave a lasting impression on students and faculty alike. The week preceding Earth Day will be full of activities that will focus on teaching the importance of sustainability in a manner that is both fun and relatable to the lives of college students. The events featured in this year’s celebration are the result of a collaborative effort between various University and student-run organizations and will include a celebration in the Brickyard, a field day
tempt on Cento teach tennial students Campus, how to have an alternative fun while also bevehicle showcase ing conscience of the and a music festival environment. spanning the length of “We want to teach people Hillsborough Street. how to recreate in a sustainable The N.C. State Office of Sustainability is one of the major part- manner,” said Peter Koutroumpis, ners in the committee that plans the assistant director of special events festivities surrounding Earth Day, and assessment for University Recalong with the Union Activities reation. Koutroumpis hopes that hosting Board and University Recreation. David Dean, outreach and com- an event on Centennial Campus munications coordinator for the will engage a larger portion of the Office of Sustainability, has been student body and convey an imporworking with the office since its tant message about the importance creation in 2008. Though he has of environmentally friendly transit, since the majority many Earth Day of students have celebrations unto commute from der his belt, Dean main campus. has high hopes for David Crye, asthis year’s celebrasistant director of tion, stating that outdoor advenit will incorporate tures for Univerthe most diverse sit y Recreat ion lineup of events helped organize the University has t he Centennia l yet seen. field day, and be“Our goal is to David Dean, outreach and lieves that it will be weave sustainabilcommunications coordinator for an important part ity into the culture the Office of Sustainability of Earth Day 2012 and student body at N.C. State. The of N.C. State,” field day is the first Earth Day event Dean said. University Recreation is working to be held on Centennial Campus, alongside the Office of Sustainabil- and it was partially for that reason ity to help ensure that this goal be- Koutroumpis targeted the area for comes a reality through the field day this event, Crye said. The Wolfpack Student Environthat they are hosting on Centennial Campus on April 19. The field day mental Association is one of the will be held around Lake Raleigh student-run organizations working from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will at- to put together an Earth Day to re-
“Our goal is to weave sustainability into the culture and student body of N.C. State.”
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member this year by collecting used clothes. Chris Fundanish, a junior in environmental science and co-vice president of WESA, is working with classmates Rachel Conley, senior in fisheries and wildlife, and Liz Sielatycki, junior in social work, to collect as many articles of used clothing as possible. The clothing drive is an attempt to keep clothes out of the landfill, according to Fundanish. “Most students are unaware of just how much clothing we send to the landfill and how long it takes for that clothing to break down there,” Fundanish said. There will be collection bins all over campus during the week leading up to Earth Day and there will be a collection center in the brickyard during the Earth Day celebration that will be held there on April 20. For a full list and schedule of the Earth Day events visit the sustainability website at http://sustainability.ncsu.edu/events/earth-day.
Two years in, the Wolfpack Students group on Facebook has low membership now, but Student Government hopes to see an increase in the upcoming academic year. Kelly Hook, former student body president, started the Wolfpack Students group in 2010, hoping to give students another opportunity to communicate. Originally, the group page was limited because of Facebook settings, but in May 2011 it transitioned to a new format and gave students more freedom in posting. Currently, the page has 4,157 members who post, comment and interact. “Students have taken to knowing they can ask questions on there, and it’s a great way to communicate,” said Chandler Thompson, senior in economics and former Student Body President. According to Thompson, the page is well-liked, but there have been complaints about user friendliness. Specifically, the fact that important posts end up getting hidden because of the number of students posting per hour. “We got a lot of complaints about that, so we tried changing
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April 8 1:25 a.m. | Fire Alarm Booth Field Learning Lab Units responded to alarm from overheated AC motor. Facilities notified and responded.
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1:28 a.m. | Drug Violation Avent Ferry Complex Report of possible drug violation. Officers were unable to detect odor. 12:05 a.m. | Burglar Alarm Isenhour Tennis Complex NCSU PD responded and found non-student working at facility. Subject was arrested after records check indicated an order for arrest out of Wake Country for FTA.
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an Goslen, senior in computer science, Kellie McDonald, freshman in management, Samantha Barteldt, sophomore in international studies, and Joe Glatstein, freshman in middle school education, stand barefoot in the Brickyard selling One Day Without Shoes T-shirts for the NCSU TOMS student group. TOMS is a for-profit shoe company founded by Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie with a deep philanthropic mission: match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need—One for One. The N.C. State TOMS club hopes to get more students involved with the One for One movement. Glosen, a member of the club, said, “One Day Without Shoes is an effort to educate people about the importance of having shoes.” The student club will have a box in Talley Student Center to drop off gently used shoes for the rest of the week.
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Semper Fi: Always Faithful – When Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger’s 9-year-old daughter Janey died of a rare type of leukemia, his world collapsed. As a grief-stricken father, he struggled for years to make sense of what happened. His search for answers led to the shocking discovery of a Marine Corps cover-up of one of the largest water contamination incidents in U.S. history. Wednesday, April 11 – 7 p.m. Blood Diamond – A fisherman, a smuggler and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.
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3:05 p.m. | Suspicious Person D.H. Hill Library Report of previously trespassed subject. Officers located nonstudent, issued new trespass warning and escorted from the building.
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Back by popular demand! Be amazed as members of the student chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, the national co-ed chemistry fraternity, whip up delicious, homemade ice cream using liquid nitrogen. Samples will be shared until supplies run out. N.C. State Fashion Week 2012 Wednesday-Thursday College of Textiles NC State Fashion Week 2012 will take place on Centennial Campus April 11-13. The three-day event will include an opening press conference, two fashion shows, two days of forums, an exhibition showcase and marketplace. The events will highlight the innovation
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of global fashion students with participation from Donghua University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ravensbourne and N.C. State. Wells Fargo Executive Series - James G. Carlson, Amerigroup 4:30-5:30 p.m. College of Management James G. Carlson, chairman, president and CEO of Amerigroup, will speak on the topic: A Different Kind of Health Insurance Company, as part of the N.C. State Poole College of Management’s Wells Fargo Executive Series.
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Thursday, April 12 – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14 – 9:30 p.m. Source: ncsu.edu/cinema
April 9 7:13 a.m. | False Imprisonment/Assault Wolf Village NCSU PD responded to domestic dispute between nonstudent and student. Student was referred for disorderly conduct, inflict bodily harm, false imprisonment and welfare referral. Non-student was trespassed from NCSU property. 1:04 p.m. | Larceny Bragaw Hall Student reported bicycle stolen.
11:35 p.m. | Suspicious Person Reynolds Coliseum Student reported being followed by four suspicious subjects. Officers checked area but did not locate anyone matching descriptions. 7:16 p.m. | Traffic Accident Carmichael Gymnasium Vehicle belonging to nonstudent struck vehicle registered to NCSU. 8:52 p.m. | Fire Alarm Talley Student Center Units responded to alarm caused by smoke from light ballasts. Second alarm activated related to steam pipe discharge. NCSU FP, Talley Maintenance and Facilities notified and responded.
9:15 p.m. | Traffic Accident McKimmon Center Staff member reported striking parked vehicle while backing out of space. 9:20 p.m. | Larceny Wolf Village Student reported another student was in possession of stolen cell phone and refusing to return without payment. Investigation ongoing.
Talley Construction Update This week, construction noise will continue to be at level RED. Existing Talley 1. Remove scaffolding on the north side 2. Complete the 2nd floor corridor electrical work 3. Complete the 3rd and 4th floor separation walls 4. Start the North stairwell separation wall
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Machine increases research potential The addition of a highly advanced machine will help N.C. State and the region increase research.
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A new AC-STEM, aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope, has been added to N.C. State’s campus and is expected to increase research across North Carolina’s ReCONTRIBUTED BY MATT SHIPPMAN/Technician search Triangle. “The AC-STEM came to Members of the research team assemble to begin research with the new machinery. campus from different col- technology provided by the four x-ray detectors that can microscopist profession. “I don’t know much leges that collectively recog- AC-STEM allows research- be used to measure x-rays nized having an instrument ers to use spectroscopy at the given off when electrons pass about this type of techlike this on campus would atomic length scale, provid- through a material. The in- nology, but I think havaccelerate research not only ing insight into the atomic formation from the detectors ing this on N.C. State’s on campus but also in the structure of materials and can be used to determine the campus is pretty cool. Triangle,” Jim Lebeau, mate- how the atoms of the mate- composition of a sample at an Engineering is such a large part of this campus, so atomic level. rials science and engineering rials are bonded together. All the features provided having this addition will Understanding these bonds assistant professor, said. It is the first in the U.S. that helps researchers control by the AC-STEM are helpful only expand that quality incorporates a 300 kilovolt a material’s electrical, me- to researchers due to the data about N.C. State,” AnthoAC-STEM with monochro- chanical, optical and other that is obtained from using ny Holmes, sophomore the new technology. The in agricultural business mation and state-of-the-art intrinsic properties. “All of a AC-STEM has increased management, said. x-ray detecThe technology providthe available technology on material’s tion feacampus and in the Triangle, ed by AC-STEMs is used properties tures. The a re deter- and has also increased N.C. by some of the world’s AC-STEM m i ne d by State’s opportunities for ma- leading research and deitself allows velopment companies and their atoms jor research grants. for spatia l “But it will also accelerate manufacturers. a nd how imaging Although there is a they’re dis- materials and device research resolution tributed. So in the Triangle. Most compa- shortage of skilled elecdown to 80 we want to nies can’t afford this type of tron microscopists to picometers. know what equipment, or don’t have the help those companies use “This inevery atom expertise needed to use it ef- AC-STEM technology, strument Jim Lebeau, materials science is and where fectively. But they will have the University’s new ACcan be used and engineering assistant it is. This access to it now through part- STEM will help increase to probe professor nerships with the University. the number of people machine the atomic will get us This will give us an unprec- entering the field by ofstructure of materials. It’s really a lead- pretty close to that goal. And edented capacity for materi- fering training for future ing edge instrument; we are it will be a transformational als characterization in this electron microscopists. “One of our goals is to really pushing the limits of boost to our research into a region,” LeBeau said. In addition to creating train scientists with the what can be achieved. This number of fields, such as how will play a critical role in re- materials interface with one more research opportunities, technical skills needed to search for N.C. State, and also another,” Beth Dickey, pro- the new AC-STEM will also fill this niche in the R&D have a broader impact beyond fessor of materials science allow N.C. State to train stu- community,” LeBeau said. dents and professionals who and engineering, said. this campus,” Lebeau said. The AC-STEM also uses are interested in the electron T he monoch romat ion
“This will give us an unprecedented capacity for materials characterization in this region.”
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the settings to make it where only administrators could post and everyone else could just comment,” Thompson said. That idea, however, did not make things easier to find. In addition, it received such negative feedback that Student Government changed the settings back to where all members could post and comment. While students were happier with the open settings, Thompson says a crowded page hasn’t been the only issue. “We’ve been dealing with issues of how to handle spammers and inappropriate comments,” Thompson said. “We’re limited to Facebook’s rules, but we try to monitor things to make sure members aren’t attacking other members. We want to keep the page a friendly environment for users where all opinions are welcome.” According to new Student Body President Andy Walsh, what the page needs is a larger staff. “I think Chandler did a great job with the page this year; it’s been a wonderful resource for students,” Walsh said. “It is a lot to just have one person monitoring, though.” Walsh says his role as student body president requires him to be in contact with several organizations during the day, in addition to attending many meetings and events. Because of this, he says he’ll be on the page “as much as [he] can,” but thinks it would be good to get some help. “I think we should have some Student Government
staff monitoring the page, so answers to questions would come from Student Government as a whole, and it would probably be more efficient,” Walsh said. While he feels the page is a great resource, he says it is always easier to contact him via email with any time-sensitive or important questions. In terms of general communication, he would like to see group membership increase. “Right now we’re a campus of over 34,000 students and our membership is just over 4,000,” Walsh said. He’s not the only one hoping for increased participation. Will Privette, junior in communications, wants fellow students to get involved on Facebook. “It’s a really wonderful tool, but I don’t think a lot of students know about it,” Privette said. “I actually just found it and joined in this past year.” He added that Thompson has done a great job of being very involved and visible to students through the page. Limited by Facebook settings, the Wolfpack Students group can’t do much to reach out to students, though Thompson says there have been a few changes. “The design of the page is changed weekly,” Thompson said. “It’s important for Student Government to make this a priority for communication. A group should be dedicated to giving students the information they need.” According to Thompson, a big problem at N.C. State is getting pertinent information easily. If you’re interested in making that easier, log onto Facebook and join at http:// www.facebook.com/groups/ wolfpackstudents/.
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The Facts:
A student march in Raleigh on March 31 protested the increased prices that would accompany a newly developed monopoly, while also pointing out the flaws in coal energy.
Our Opinion:
Because we have such a strong research community devoted to new energy sources, as a University we should invest more in these ideas to create a more sustainable future.
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he merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy sparked the need for political action in the N.C. State Environmental Concerns Organization. To spread awareness of the future price increases, which would come with the new formation of the regulated monopoly, the organization marched in downtown Raleigh. Their main concerns come from Duke Energy’s choice to create cleaner coal to meet new Environmental Protection Agency standards, rather than to investigate alternate forms of energy. At N.C. State we have majors devoted to researching and developing innovative
sources. While companies like Duke and Progress Energy should While the initial expense invest in institutions like ways to create new sources of fuel and energy. This merger is costly, the long-term ad- N.C. State, we must invest will not only raise prices, but vantages to the environment more time and resources to will stifle the investigation of and our wallets will be more developing these technolonew forms of energy. Seeing beneficial. It’s like buying an gies so we can perpetuate our as our University is one of electric car. Critics argued mission of sustainability and the leading research institu- the battery cells for these stewardship. tions behind alternative fuel automobiles would be too The financial issues in insources, this alliance should costly for average consumers; vesting in this type of rehowever, as the technology search, especially in a recesraise concern. Rather than spending more has grown, the expense of sion, are always the downfall money on equipment to meet these cells has decreased. to these arguments; however, The same concept could be the potential impact we could these EPA standards, as Duke Energy intends to, we should used for energy sources. If we have on our future as a naplan for our future by invest- hope to move away from our tion and as global citizens is ing in the research and devel- dependency on oil and coal, great. We should look ahead opment of these sources. We a change must be made. As a and make the proper investshould be moving away from research institution, we have ments to aid in the eliminacoal as a fuel source and look the ability to create the way tion of our environmentally to new ways of powering our of the future and innovate it unfriendly fuel source. away from the norms of fuel society. 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.
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y education focuses on the deterioration of the biosphere, especially as it relates to anthropogenic causes and scientific analysis to offer sustainable Heather Troutman solutions to those threats. Staff Columnist Professionally, I aspire to create sustainable designs for products of mass consumption that currently have no sustainable alternatives. My designs will penetrate every area of your life and transform the lives of everyone you know. In other words, I’m not some “lame, tree-hugging hippie.” Honestly, I’m likely more down than you, anyone you know and your entire crew summed up in cool points multiplied by two. I mostly listen to hip-hop (Tyga Tyga, Gudda Gudda, etc.), work four jobs, live alone, massacre Raleigh downtown nightlife and have just picked up Jiu Jitsu. I’m an entrepreneur. I understand the pressure society faces to change against a steadily growing world population, diminishing resources and surging advancements in technology. The systems and habits that have been claimed as the norm since the Industrial Revolution are outdated. We can’t imagine a society where a single land line was a commodity only for the wealthy or where ice had to be purchased on a weekly basis from the local general store. So, why are we still a society that produces everything as solid waste and scoffs at alternatives as costly conspiracies? I have been motivated to write this weekly column due to a curious question posed by a well-informed professional in the waste management industry: “Why would college students need to be educated on recycling? ” Now, don’t get bored just yet. I promise to not beat the recycling dog (or should I say wolf?) into the ground or around the bush. The individual’s point I do agree on—recycling is a topic well stressed and very in your face, especially on our campus. However, I disagree the majority of the student body tru-
ly recognizes, or even cares, about the overwhelming effect humans have on the environment, the very serious outcomes that may arise and the immense power every person has to mitigate these outcomes with very simple changes in everyday habits. My columns will be dedicated to an array of environmental topics, focusing on cause and effect while exploring solutions with sustainable suggestions. My audience is you, N.C. State. I want to speak to those of you who don’t care, don’t understand and are otherwise unrelated to Earth because you live in your own world where all that matters is how fly you really are not. I would like to encourage every doubter and conspiracy theorist to blow my email up with your hate and antagonism. I want nothing more than to confront real student understanding, or lack there of, and offer insight in an academic yet very down to earth, moneyconscious and progressive manner. Sustainability, by definition, has to be profitable. Sustainable practices require lower costs, higher profits, longevity and adaptation into popular society. If your intention for acquiring a college education is to make money, (I’m talking the fattest, sweetest dough), then you should get on board now, because this is the future economy. No matter your anticipated field, sustainability will infiltrate it in the next few decades. Sustainability is a lifestyle and a thought process. Once you’ve adopted it, your entire life will align with its principles and prosperity will result. I’m not here to educate you on all the things you’re doing incorrectly—most of you probably have mothers. I’m voluntarily coming before you to offer insight on things that might not make sense to you; to simplify changes that at first glance seem burdensome but really require less effort and are less expensive than what your doing now. I’m here to offer you a chance at positive change.
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urrently placed at number four on Bi l lboard ’s Top 100 chart is the song, “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye and featuring Kimbra. The first time I heard this song, my d ad w a s playing it in his car on the ride back from Madison a SpringsMurphy teen conStaff Columnist cert. This was a few weeks before I heard the song on the radio. Admittedly, I was not really into the song at first. But, by the time it had ended, I was hooked. After hearing it on the radio about two weeks ago, I did a quick search on YouTube to see if the song had a music video. As a music video junkie, I was excited when my search proved fruitful. While waiting a painfully long time for the video to buffer, my excitement grew. If anyone has seen the music video, you already know what I saw next. There was Gotye’s naked leg, and then his naked hip followed by his naked chest. Nothing inappropriate was shown but, being a bit of a sheltered girl, I was taken aback. However, the more I watched the video, the more I liked it. I was fas-
cinated by the way Gotye and Kimbra were painted into the background. But, more so, I loved the intensity—the song is full of emotion is visible on Gotye’s face. It’s captivating. At some point, after I had seen the video a few times, I posted it on Facebook. A few hours later, my aunt commented. She said that she liked the “walk off the earth video better.” I assumed she was referring to another video Gotye had made for the song in which he was walking off the earth. So, of course, I did another YouTube search. The video I found was not another version of the music video. It wasn’t even Gotye. It was a cover of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by a band called Walk Off the Earth. It’s fame comes mainly from covering other artists’ songs. In it’s cover of Gotye’s recent hit, all five members of the band are playing on one guitar. It’s pretty incredible because all the instruments heard in the original are produced on one guitar. However, instead of having one male singer, Walk Off the Earth has a male member who sings the lower verses and another male member who sings the higher chorus. Their one female band member sings Kimbra’s part. Comments on the video and from friends of mine on Facebook flaunt Walk Off the Earth’s version of “Somebody That I Used to Know” as being the better version of the song. I do not agree. While their instrumental skills are
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International students show their Wolfpack spirit during the 2009 Student Orientation at Stewart Theater. The Office of International Services is planning their next orientation. It will be the largest thus far.
OIS plans for largest orientation
The Office of International Services prepares to welcome international students. Ameya Kulkarni Staff Writer
With the commencement of the next academic year four months away, the University is busy sending out acceptance letters to a new class
of freshman students. North Carolinians and students from other parts of the country are not the only groups who have shown increased interest in attending. During the past few years, N.C. State witnessed a steady increase in the number of international applicants and admitted students. International Student Orientation is a major event
hosted by the Office of International Services to welcome international students to N.C. State and introduce them to University life in a new country. Although the event is scheduled for Aug. 10, the OIS staff has been planning since March. With students from more than 100 different countries set to pack Stewart Theater, according to Lauren Ball, the
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LEFT: The Beer-Braised Pork Belly sits with black-eyed peas and crispy onion rings at Little Hen. The pork comes from Okfuskee Farm in Silk Hope, North Carolina. TOP RIGHT: The Griled Paillard of Chicken is one of Little Hen’s most popular dishes and comes from Lilly Den Farm in Goldston, N.C.. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Burger is served as a main dish at Little Hen and comes from Farmhand Foods located at different locations around N.C.
Little Hen brings the farm to patrons
A local restaurant celebrates local farms by creating entire plates from individual farms. Jennifer Jung Staff Writer
Terroir, is a French term usually used to describe wines, cheese and how their tastes reflect the geography and climate from which they came. However, it seems like local restaurants are becoming more and more curious about how it can apply to their menu and North Carolina. What does North Carolina taste like? When you think of a farmto-table restaurant, you may think of a place in which several farms are contracted to supply the restaurant with food. The popularity of these types of restaurants stems from their ability to create organic dishes for customers who are environmentally and health conscious. Although
it may now be normal for restaurants to change their menu season to season, Little Hen, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Apex, has gone even further in terms of unpredictability by changing the menu every few days. “What separates me from a lot of people that say they do what I do,” Regan Stachler, owner and head chef of Little Hen, said, “is that they often work at places like this where they make a menu of what they think will be coming out for the season and they’ll have that for like three months on the menu... and I take it one step further where basically whatever the farmers bring me, that’s what’s going on the menu. They basically say what’s on the menu. I don’t.” Examples of what has been used in the dishes include ramps, wild leeks native to North Carolina that show up only in spring, fava beans from Holly Springs, and goat cheese that tastes different
depending on the seasons in which the goat’s diet changes. The frequent change of dishes has been a main feature of what sets the restaurant apart from its competitors, yet some customers have voiced complaints over the changes in variety. “Some people criticize us for having such a small menu, but what we try to convey to them is my dishes probably wouldn’t even be there four days later,” Stachler s a i d . “O u r menu is act u a l l y bi gger than any other restaurant because it changes so often. Yes, that night there’s only eight to 12 items to choose from, but give it three or four days, you know most of them are going to be different.” Not only do the dishes change, but the drink menu
changes frequently as well. Local beer gets rotated every two weeks and the bartender, Craig Rudewicz, helps invent seasonal drinks for every occasion. On St. Patrick’s Day, Rudewicz created a green drink without food coloring or unnatural ingredients by using bright green kale juice from the kale farmers supplied and turned it into an appletini with the fresh smell of lettuce and ka le. “For Easter, we gotta do [something similar], like get pastel color without using food coloring,” Rudewicz said. The idea of Little Hen began with Stachler’s previous experience working in several farm-to-table restaurants in New York. Having experienced getting the best
organic products for these restaurants inspired him to start his own with the help of his wife, Dawn Stachler, who is manager of the Little Hen. Stachler credited not only his wife but also his neighbors and his team of chefs and bartenders to the restaurant’s success. Decisions regarding what dishes to make and what drinks to serve do not get made unless it has been decided among the team. “My chef and I, he might know something I don’t know,” Stachler said. “We test our food on each other, bartenders test the drinks, everyone tests the drinks... we all make a decision on that. When five or six people make the decision on that, it’s probably something good. You don’t make that decision on your own. I think that’s what separates us.” Accord i ng to Daw n Stachler, this team not only agrees with what is good and what is bad, but also believes
in the restaurant’s concept, which increases their confidence in the menu. “We picked people who understand the concept... who embrace it and who are interested in learning more about it in the hopes that we build a staff that stays with us for a certain amount of time,” says Dawn Stachler. The Little Hen restaurant finds it necessary to update their Facebook page every day. “The reason why we have such a strong presence on Facebook is when we started this and realized we were changing the menu everyday… so every day when it’s ready at about 3 p.m. or 4 p.m., bang, it’s a post on Facebook and everyone sees it,” Rudewicz said. With a network of almost 600 people who “like” their page, it seems like its not only the staff who embrace the concept.
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courts three and four, claiming the 2-1 lead. However, that would be all the love Wake would receive. Freshman Robbie Mudge was able to recover from a three-set loss against Maryland, picking up the 6-3, 6-4 win at the No. 5 position, tying the match at two apiece. Junior Dave Thomson also had a heartbreaking loss on Sunday, losing in three sets after taking the first set and a comfortable 5-3 lead in the second. Tuesday’s match started much like it ended against the Terrapins, but Thomson never let up. Thomson took an early 4-0 lead in the first set, but Wake’s Alex Tsai fought back to take the set 7-5. It was all Thomson from that point on, as the Wolfpacker took the next 12 games to win the match in three sets by a score of 7-5, 6-0, 6-0, giving State the lead back, 3-2. Needing only one of two remaining matches, the Pack was relying on its top two players, senior Jaime Pulgar and Hodgson. Each player
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Getting low, sophomore Sean Weber hits the ball up in the air and across the net April 7. The Wolfpack fell to the Maryland Terrapins 4-3 at Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Outdoor Stadium.
was midway through their second set, with Pulgar winning his first, 7-5, and Hodgson dropping his, 6-4. Knotted up at 6-6 in the second set of Pulgar’s match, the third tiebreaker of the day was played out. Pulgar, who is currently ranked No. 61 in the nation, was able to take the tiebreak handily by a 7-3 count, taking the match in straight sets and clinching the victory for the Wolfpack. Hodgson took his second
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set 7-5 and closed the match out in a third set tiebreaker, 10-7, handing the Wolfpack the 5-2 victory. Head Coach Jon Choboy was ecstatic about the win and how the team managed to bounce back after the excruciating loss to Maryland. “We sort of erased that bad taste in our mouth,” Choboy said.“We were serving for the match against Maryland. We came back and did this to a team that beat Maryland.
“It’s good to get in the win column and to do it against a good team, so we’re encouraged. The guys are upbeat. We’ve got a lot of work to still do, but getting a win is good.” State returns home this weekend as they close the regular season. Friday at 3 p.m., the Pack will face No. 60 Georgia Tech and Sunday at noon, No. 71 Clemson will come to Raleigh.
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innings). In NCAA Division I baseball, Rodon ranks 26th in continued from page 10 ERA (1.41) and fourth among shall. Rodon came into freshman. He is currently the game in the fifth in- ranked 7th in most strikening and struck out the outs at 67, good enough for side. In four innings he first among all freshman. He gave up one hit and had averages 10.52 strikeouts per nine innings, which is 32nd seven strikeouts. “My first time out, my in Division I and fourth first experience here, was among freshman. The stats a good one,” Rodon said. are endless. One of the “I think I more imstruck out pressive and t he side overlooked and from stat is that there on I Rodon has just startmade nine ed cruisappearances ing.” a nd hasn’t Cruisreceived ing is an Carlos Rodon, a loss yet. underfreshman pitcher His record statecurrently ment, as Rodon has been dominant stands at 5-0. Of all these this season. Aaron Fitt of stats, the wins mean the most Baseball America ranked to Rodon. He came to N.C. Rodon as the top fresh- State on a mission to make the College World Series and man player thus far. Fitt’s claim is well justi- win. “The stats are nice,” Rodon fied. Rodon ranks within the top-60 in Division said. “They’re accolades... it’s I baseball in almost all whatever. I came here to win major pitching statistics a College World Series. It’s a (ERA, strikeouts, strike- big team thing. Individual outs per nine innings, statistics don’t mean much wins and hits per nine to me.”
“The stats are nice. They’re accolades... it’s whatever. I came here to win...”
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Popolizio to take Jordan’s former seat Greene charged with a misdemeanor Junior running back Mustafa Greene was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia in Raleigh on April 2. A grinder for marijuana with marijuana residue inside of it was found in Greene’s apartment.His court date is set for May 10. Greene was also charged with speeding and driving without a license and insurance in Rowan County. That court date is set for April 27. Greene led the Pack in rushing with 597 and four touchdowns during his freshman year. Source: News & Observer
Pack to take on Elon The baseball team is set to host Elon on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Doak Field at Dail Park. State won the first game of their home-and-home series, 8-1, on March 13. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Quote of the day “Pat is a builder of programs ...” Deborah Yow, athletics director
N.C. State hires Popolizio as new head wrestling coach. Rishav Dey Deputy Sports Editor
After firing Carter Jordan less than a month ago, the Athletics Department announced the hire of Pat Popolizio as the new head wrestling coach of the Wolfpack. Popolizio joins the Pack following a mixed season that saw the Pack send five wrestlers to the NCA A Championships and produce All-American senior Darius Little, despite going 7-9 in the regular season with a solitary against conference opposition. Popolizio comes to Raleigh with an extensive resume under his belt. He received the 2012 Colonial Athletic Association’s Coach of the Year award after guiding Binghamton University to a 14th place finish in the 2012 NCAA Championships. Popolizio joined the Bearcats in 2006 under trying circumstances, as Binghamton went 0-12 before he took over the reigns. Popolizio, who had to work with less than half of the allowable NCAA scholarships due to violations, put the Bearcats in the national spotlight ever since. “Pat is a builder of programs and of young men,” Athletic Director Deborah Yow said. “He was an outstanding collegiate performer at Oklahoma State and is a proven teacher and
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New Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizio yells at his former team during a match at the West Gym on Saturday, November 12, 2011.
mentor as a head coach. He will lead Wolfpack wrestling to compete for ACC titles and, eventually, the national championship.” Popolizio, named the CAA coach of the year in 2010, was also a candidate for the National Coach of
the Year award after guiding the Bearcats to the CAA Championships and a 21st place finish in the National Championships. Under his tutelage, Binghamton also snagged a school record 16 wins in 2010-11 while producing four All-Americans
and 21 NCAA qualifiers. Popolizio was enthusiastic about his appointment. “I want to thank Dr. Yow, Sherard Clinkscales and the entire search committee at N.C. State for this opportunity and for believing I am the right person for this job,” Popolizio said. “The leadership of the Athletic Department, its reputation and the tremendous facilities here are what sold me. “This is a wrestling program with a strong tradition and huge potential. I’m extremely excited and very thankful for this opportunity.” Despite an enviable record on the mat, Popolizio was also instrumental in improving the Academic Performance Rate for the wrestling program at Binghamton from 727 to 957 between 2006 and 2011, which earned the Bearcats individual National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic honors and ranked No. 17 in the country academically in 2009. Popolizio also has prior experience as the lead assistant and recruiter at American University, which finished No. 17 in the nation during his tenure. He also served as an assistant coach for Army (200304) and Sacred Heart (2002-03). During his wrestling days, Popolizio was a three-time NCAA qualifier for Oklahoma State and was the No.1 wrestler in the nation at 184 pounds during his senior year. He led the Cowboys to four top-5 finishes during his time there.
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Wolfpack wins 5-2, picks up third ACC win of season.
Staff Writer
The transition from high school to college is difficult for most freshmen. There are many newfound freedoms, such as the lack of parental units checking in on their daily lives, forcing them to do their schoolwork or even go to class. It’s not a farfetched idea that students often have their worst semester during freshman year because they can’t seem to settle into their new college life. Freshman athletes have to face even more challenges when adjusting to a new environment. Not only do you have to adjust to the new college lifestyle, but you have to adjust your game and meet expectations of your coaching staff and fellow peer members. These are the pressures that heavily recruited freshman pitcher, Carlos Rodon, faces on a daily basis at N.C. State. Rodon was a heavily sought after pitcher at Holly Springs High School. As a senior at Holly Springs, Rodon had a record of 11-0 with 135 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.40. During his last three years of high school, Rodon lost only two games while collecting 23 wins. Rodon was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 MLB draft. Rodon had the high school resume to be a college superstar, but his success in ACC baseball was still questionable. “This is a big step from high
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As it turns out, Rodon’s first outing as a college pitcher was almost perfect. His appearance came on Feb. 12 against Mar-
The No. 42 N.C. State men’s tennis team visited the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University Tuesday afternoon and picked up its third ACC win of the season, improving its overall record to 17-8 and 3-5 in the ACC. The Wolfpack came into the match coming off a tough 4-3 loss at home against Maryland on Saturday. The Deacons, on the other hand, entered Tuesday on a high, coming off back-to-back 4-3 wins at home against Maryland and Boston College, the team’s first two ACC wins of the season. At the start of the meeting, the Tobacco Road rivals battled it out for the doubles point. Seniors Dominic Hodgson and Julian Sullivan breezed by their opponents on court No. 2, winning 8-4, but the remaining two matches were highly competitive. Junior Dave Thomson and sophomore Sean Weber forced a tiebreaker at the third doubles position. They were then able to close out their opponents, winning the tiebreak 7-3 to clinch the doubles point for the Pack. The Demon Deacons came firing out of the gates in singles, picking up a pair of straight-set victories on
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Throwing a fastball, freshman pitcher Carlos Rodon throws the ball down the center for a strike. Rodon got his first win of the season after coming into the game in the fourth inning during the Wolfpack’s 10-3 win over Marshall on Friday.
school,” Rodon said. “This is the ACC. It’s a good baseball conference. I didn’t know what to expect. And, of course, you always wonder if you are good enough the first time out.”