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Professor gets award for genetic research Entomologist Fred Gould leads first graduate program in genetic pest management. Sarah Dashow Staff writer
a continuation of last year’s remodeling of the lobby and computer lab located on the ground floor. Kala Bullett, now in her sixth year as associate director of housing for West Campus, said the main focus of the renovations is to improve the cosmetics of the nearly 50-year-old building. According to Bullett, the restoration of Sullivan, which is set to begin next month, will parallel the 2009 overhaul of Bragaw Hall and will aim to maximize space in the B and C rooms. Improvements will also include the addi-
In the future, incidences of mosquito-borne diseases may decrease due to the research of N.C. State professor, Fred Gould. For his research in genetics, Gould, a professor of entomology, received the 2012 UNC system’s O. Max Gardner Award, given to those who have made “great contributions to human welfare,” as per the award’s title. He is the fifth faculty member at the University to win the award since 2003. Gould’s research, which initially focused on agriculture, now revolves around applied evolutionary biology, a study involving the alteration of genes in a species to change how they react or adapt. “There’s a genetic basis to all of these things,” Gould said. “There’s basically selection to being more fit, so that’s what insects do. So when people develop crops that have resistance due to the common chemicals that are in your spices and other things...we try to come up with approaches to make it harder for the pests to adapt.” While Gould’s team did not develop the crops, they did find ways to improve the agricultural process. “When transgenic crops came out that had this toxin from a bacteria in it, we developed ways that could slow the rate at which pests could adapt, and the EPA picked up on this and that’s how crops are being grown right now,” Gould said. “These crops slow the evolutionary process.” This method is being used internationally in China and India and is part of the reason why Gould received the award. More recently, however, Gould has turned the focus of his research on genetic pest management and disease control. “We’re very specifically interested in insects that transmit dengue virus,” Gould said. “We take a mosquito that doesn’t transmit the virus and move those genes... so we get rid of the disease.” Gould will use what is called a selfish gene. When it comes time to release the mosquitoes, the selfish genes will be more likely to appear in the offspring of the mosquitoes,with a rate of up to 90 percent, decreasing the likelihood that later generations will carry the ability for disease transmission. In addition to his own research, Gould is leading the development of an interdisciplinary graduate program, which is drawing students from multiple areas involved with the project. The program has received a five-year grant. William
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Construction on the Museum of Science is finally coming to an end with the grand opening of the Nature Research Center.
Nature Research Center opens to public After months of work and collaboration with N.C. State professors, the new Museum of Science wing is ready. Juliana Deitch Staff Writer
The grand opening of the Nature Research Center is finally here. The celebration marking the opening of the new 80,000 - square-foot wing of the Museum of Natural Sciences, will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 20 and go until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. The event will include activities, presentations, exhibitors and vendors from around the globe, with Ira David Wood and Chuck Davis officiating at the opening ceremonies. Dr. Meg Lowman, a research professor in N.C. State’s College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, is the director of the NRC.
Lowman described the center as a hub for research and growth. “The Nature Research Center is over the top,” Lowman said. It has the potential to really transform opportunities for students as well as scientists in general.” Dr. Roland Kays is a research professor in the College of Natural Resources and director of the NRC’s biodiversity lab. His lab will study specimens including plants, animals, insects and microbes. Kays said the Nature Research Center is all about how we know things and how people do research. “The center is showing people how we learn things, not just what we know,” Kays said. One area of Kays’ research projects uses cameras with motion sensors to identify and track the different predators that prey on chicken coops. The cameras are set up in urban, suburban and wildlife
New app gives users an electronic green thumb “I’ve never heard of something N.C. State’s turfgrass program like that, I think it’s really interestdevelops new lawn care ing for those who are into things app designed to help N.C. like lawn care,” Phil Ramsey, homeowners. freshman in first year college, said. “It may not be that useful for many Shawn Thompson students in college, the app could Staff Writer definitely be of use to those who Homeowners and landscapers are homeowners.” The new app focuses on the can now get information on caring for their lawns with a new resource main categories of lawn care and created by N.C. State’s turfgrass maintenance, which include pest control, grass types, and irrigaprogram. The University’s Lawn Care App tion. The app also gives “turf tips” was designed to assist North Caroli- and the latest news alerts covering topics from na homeowners with pest control to their lawn care. Foweather concusing on the key catditions. This egories of lawn care information and maintenance, the i s prov ide d Lawn Care App uses through the time-sensitive inforwebsite of N.C. mation to tell users State’s turfthe hows, whats and grass program. whens of how to care TurfFiles for lawns. Anyone Anthony Holmes, junior in agricultural business admin. provides turfwith an iPhone, iPad grass informaor iPod can download tion to homeowners, students and the app. Professors, researchers and staff of professional turfgrass managers. the turfgrass program provide lawn The Center for Turfgrass Envicare tips for the app. The turfgrass ronmental Research and Educaprogram has been recognized na- tion and the College of Agricultionally as No. 1 in the July 2007 issue of TurfNet Magazine. lawn continued page 3
“I find it great that an app has been created for lawn maintenance.”
areas. For the opening, everyone will bring in their cameras and Kays’ team will project the videos on a live feed around the museum. The team will also record data and update graphs that show the data throughout the night. Kays, who already has two students from the College of Natural Resources working in his lab, encouraged N.C. State students who are interested in environmental education to volunteer, do research or work at the Nature Research Center. “Students bring a lot of great energy that we want to see,” Kays said. Dr. Lindsay Zanno, a research professor in Biology and director of the Paleontology and Geology Lab at the NRC, said she and her team will be “cutting, grinding and chipping away at fossils.” People who come to the opening will have a chance to see her lab’s research and exam-
ine and learn how to construct a new name for a dinosaur skull Zanno is studying. Event attendees can submit their choices, and Zanno’s team will pick the final name. The NRC will give people access to interactive labs and research they wouldn’t normally get to see. All of the labs in the four-story building have floor-to -ceiling glass walls, and video screens throughout the center will show research and experiments as they are happening. One area of the center will show a live video of a veterinary operating room located inside the center. N.C. State students will work with a veterinarian operating on animals. “The Nature Research Center will be set up for people who are interested
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Renovations to revive interest in west campus housing Housing looking to make West Campus more desirable location for students to live. Sam DeGrave Staff Writer
With summer break approaching, the students of N.C. State are not the only people with big plans for the next few months. Over the summer, the University will be making some much-needed changes to Sullivan residence hall, officials said. Originally constructed in 1966, Sullivan Hall currently houses more than 700 of the approximately 10,000 students living on campus. The renovations will be
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April 15 1:28 a.m. | Assist Other Agency Avent Ferry Road/Trailwood Drive RPD requested assistance with four students. Students were referred for underage possession of alcohol.
In Monday, Jan. 9’s “Siemens partnership boosts new Master program,” a quote was misattributed to Martin Baucom. Ewan Pritchard said “This engineering program sponsorship...is sort of like supporting some of the computer science programs were in 1985. There is a big battle to be one of the leading universities in this field for the next 25 years.” Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-in-Chief Laura Wilkinson at editor@ technicianonline.com.
1:34 a.m. | Traffic Stop Avent Ferry Road/Trailwood Drive Non-student was issued citation for possessing open alcoholic beverage container in passenger area of vehicle. 11:58 a.m. | Damage to Property Hillsborough Building Officers located graffiti on steps of building.
12:24 a.m. | Traffic Stop Avent Ferry Road/Trailwood Drive Student was issued citation for driving with expired vehicle registration and expired inspection.
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3:38 a.m. | Suspicious Person Lee Hall Student reported subjects pulling at bikes on bike racks. Three non-students were located in possession of two bicycles. All were trespassed and bicycles were kept for safekeeping. 9:22 a.m. | Hit & Run Lampe Drive/Founders Drive While on patrol, officers located parts of vehicle that had broken off after striking gate arm. Officers located vehicle in Kappa Sigma lot. Report filed and student was referred to the University.
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arah Lolli, freshman in Spanish language and literature, shivers as she sits on the bench of a dunk tank. Lolli took on the job of entertaining freshmen living in the First Year College Village by being in a dunk tank. Students threw balls at a button that releases Lolli into the cold water when hit. “I’m really cold but it’s fun,” Lolli said regarding her experience with the dunk tank.
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National Honor Society of the Arts and Sciences Zeta of North Carolina Chapter, NC State University Congratulates its New Members April 22, 2012, Talley Center Ballroom David Sterling Abuin Lydia Angelea Allen Amanda Clarissa Antono Joseph Glenn Arthur Joseph Robert Baker Emerson W. Barker Rebecca Breese Brandon Carlisle Alex Jin-Wei Chin Barbara Conner Peter Ryan Cooling Bryan Cross Tayla Wyatt Cunningham Justin Marc Davenport Leah Michelle Elsea Amanda Marie Foley Amelia Joan Forbes Jennifer Nicole Gredler Sarah Michelle Guess Joshua Richard Hall Erica Britt Hart Jaimie Dare Harwood Brittany Elizabeth Haws Khalida S. Hendricks Kathryn Hornaday Lauren Ann Jones Linwood Thomas Joyner, II Daniel Edwin Kakaley Marissa Kastanek Sarah Elizabeth Kelly John Kitto Heidi Klumpe Karan Koyani Krystian Andrzej Kozek
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tion of new furniture, doors, wardrobes and ceiling tiles. “The idea is really to create a newer, fresher experience for the students living in Sullivan,” Bullett said. Renovations in Sullivan will conclude in early August. However, they account for only half of a $3 million project to revive student interest in West Campus. Lee Hall will undergo similar improvements in the summer of 2013 and will account for the second half of the project, the effects of which are already being noticed. Though construction has not yet begun, Sullivan experienced an influx in both new and returning student interest, according to the Housing Application Renewal Process. Last year HARP saw 18 per-
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in nature to explore on their own,” Kays said. There will be different talks every hour during the 24-hour opening event at the SECU Daily Planet, a threestory, high-definition, multimedia space that serves as the center of the NRC. A giant globe on the outside and a presentation space on the inside, the SECU Daily Planet will be a space for speakers, presentations and live video feed of things happening inside the center and around the world. It will speak to the global aspect of the NRC, which will bring in researchers and data from all areas in the world. Speakers at the event in-
cent of the students who were living in Sullivan at the time return to the residence hall for another year. This year, however, HARP recorded that 33 percent of the students living in Sullivan plan to live there next year. Bullett said talk of impending renovations is partially responsible for the 83 percent increase in students returning to the residence hall, a fact that Brian Turk, freshman in business administration, bears testament to. While trying to decide where to live next year, Turk and his friends became aware of the renovations taking place over the summer and eventually chose to make Sullivan their home for the coming year. “Once we learned that Sullivan was being renovated, it became a way more appealing option,” Turk said. Joe Nesbitt, an alumnus of
clude scientists from England, Nigeria, India, the Philippines, Ethiopia, Barcelona and the United States. The SECU Daily Planet will broadcast a live Skype session with Jane Goodall, the renowned British primatologist; Vicente Guallart, the Chief Architect of Barcelona,;Dr. Richard Alley, a glaciologist at Penn State University and one of the world’s leading climate researchers; and Dr. Martin Wikelski, director of the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology based in Radolfzell, Germany, who will call in from his ultra-light plane where he is tracking German bird migrations. The event is free and open to the public, as is the entire museum. To see the full schedule of events, go to www.naturesearch.org.
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The Retreat at Raleigh is one of several student housing complexes currently under construction close to campus. Construction is due to finish in time for an August 2012 opening, just in time for the upcoming fall semester.
N.C. State, lived in Sullivan during his sophomore year in 1968, just two years after it was constructed. He said it was once the most soughtaf ter dorm on campus. “Moving into Sullivan was like moving into the Hilton,” Nesbitt said. Though neither Sullivan nor Lee carry the reputation they did during Nesbitt’s time at school, Bullett hopes all the work put into the buildings
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ture and Life Sciences provided funding. Several departments on campus have also contributed to the development of the website. Features on the site cater to a variety of interests in the feild of turf science and research. Although users of Apple products are the only people to have access to the app, a version for Android phones will soon be available. Until the version for android phones becomes available, anyone who doesn’t have access to an iPhone, iPad or iPod can view the same information through an RSS feed at www.lawncare.
in the future will yield a new perspective among students filling out HARP. “I hope that these renovations will give the students living in Sullivan and Lee a new feeling of home and a new sense of pride in where they live,” Bullett said.
ncsu.edu. The content is updated daily by the faculty of the N.C. State turfgrass program. “As an Agricultural Business major, I find it great that an app has been created for lawn maintenance,” Anthony Holmes, junior in agricultural business management, said. “It’s a very convenient way for those needing some information to help them maintain the appearance of their homes.” There are plans for a version 2.0 of the app to be released due to the great response the app received after reaching nearly 1,600 downloads during the first few weeks after it became available. The app can be downloaded for free on iTunes by searching “NCSU Lawn care” or by visiting www.lawncare. ncsu.edu. Although the app pri-
Klobasa, graduate student in entomology, and Amanda Clayton, graduate student in economics and anthropology, are two of the six students in the first cohort group. Other students involved are in English and biomathematics. “There’s been insect-driven diseases that have wiped out populations over the course of history,” Clayton said. “I mean, now malaria has vaccines and medicines, but before it had that, this could be a potential, once you set up this technology...it has the potential to solve many future disease issues.” The students will travel to Peru this summer, and while many of the details of the student involvement are in the works, Clayton and Klobasa are interested in seeing what this
marily targeted citizens of North Carolina, the content provided by the Lawn Care App has become a useful tool for those who live outside of North Carolina. Creators of the app hope users will find the information helpful, will bookmark it, and will return to it periodically to stay updated with the increasing new features and information that will be available. v“There has been a lot of involvement from groups on campus in new app development,” Leigh Cohen, sophomore in undeclared, said. “It’s great that NC State departments have been creating apps for their particular fields.”
work can do in the future. “I think it’s a system that you could extrapolate...It’s just a really huge problem,” Klobasa said. “The United States is fortunate that we don’t have to be [concerned] with dengue and yellow fever. In the future, it can have lots of different applications as well.” Following the research on mosquitoes and dengue virus, the next group of graduate students in Gould’s program could be working on the development of transgenic mice to help maintain biodiversity by reducing the population of invasive species. While winning the award was a surprise for Gould, he hopes the recognition will allow more people to become aware of the needs for continued research in applied evolutionary biology and how it can help the world.
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Raising admissions standards increases our academic worth. The improvement will be gradual; however, the focus needs to shift from more students to better students.
s the University raises the bar for admissions standards, the number of incoming Wolfpack undergraduates will take a hit. The University’s 2020 enrollment plan is designed to accommodate a smaller freshman class, prompting a re-evaluation of the current standards so the plan may come to fruition. The benefits of having a more selective admissions process will allow our University to grow academically and better contribute to the UNC System. However, it will take time for this agenda to be realized. With a total student body population of 34,376 and an entering freshman class of 4,558 students in fall 2010, N.C. State is the largest university in the UNC System, according to Undergraduate
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Admissions statistics. Exemplifying the high standards the University maintains in its admissions process, 19,514 prospective freshmen applied to N.C. State in 2010, 54 percent of whom were admitted. Already, this figure places the University in the category of a “more selective” university in terms of admissions. This number is projected to decrease in upcoming years; so, as time goes on, we will be accepting fewer and fewer applicants, reducing the sizes of future freshman classes. This will directly impact N.C. State’s academic standards, as we will be able to decrease class sizes and develop more competitive programs.
The current process is a little biased, since the school’s mission as a land-grant university draws in more students for the agricultural and mechanical arts (engineering) programs. While this is key to maintaining a high-performing program, other degree programs can increase in size by merely accepting lessqualified students. The standards of admissions must reflect the academic excellence of the program. Further down the road, employers will gain an even greater respect for more N.C. State programs because of their selectivity. Although some of our degree programs are currently not as
developed as they could be, greater selectivity in those areas could allow students to be geared toward another UNC program. If students who are not accepted into an N.C. State program opt for another institution in the UNC System, we will be aiding those schools’ growth. Not only can we benefit from selecting less, other universities in the system can develop and build up their current programs. At N.C. State, we must select the best and the brightest for our student body, and by increasing student admission standards, we will be on our way. Though we may not notice an immediate impact, the long-term benefits will improve our academic excellence.
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A week of spiritual expressions: This is the fifth in a series of columns on various belief systems for the week.
I am not an atheist That’s correct, I am not an atheist. I am an agnostic. For those who may be reading this and don’t have the slightest clue as to what an agnostic is, I am here to inform you and make it crystal clear I am far from an atheist. I’m not implying there is anything wrong Nijah with such beToshumba liefs; however, Staff Columnist an atheist and an agnostic are completely different. A person who def ines themselves as agnostic does not follow a set religion, and he or she is somewhat skeptical of the idea of an actual God or the idea that an afterlife exists. We do not incorporate faith in different saints, as with the Catholic f a it h , b e lieve in Jesus or have any set practice. More than anything, agnostics are part of a spiritual group following individual morals and personal values and beliefs. The literal meaning of agnostic is, “I don’t know,” so to ask an agnostic if he or she truly believed in God would be a waste of time, because we cannot say one way or another that we simply do not know, as we have no physical evidence or proof one way or another. This is where most people who are not agnostic get thoroughly confused, because they think you either know or you don’t know, and therefore equate agnosticism to atheism. But in reality, we just have doubt, whereas an atheist fully believes in the nonexistence of God or a higher power. Becoming agnostic was more of a choice for me than most people who grow up in a very strong religious back-
ground. For instance, those who grow up Christian, Muslim, Catholic and so on tend to carry their traditions and religion throughout their lives and into the next generation. But for me, even though my parents would drag me to church, I never had to read the Bible or go to Sunday school. If I wanted to become a hard-core Christian, then by all means I could, but if I wanted to see what else was out there, my parents were not going to hold me back. I chose to become agnostic when I started realizing just how much tension is created in our world because of religion. I know those who believe in a God and believe in a religion believe simply because it brings a form of comfort i nto t hei r lives, knowing the good things and bad things happening to them are because a much higher power has decided their fate. That’s fine. But my biggest problem with this idea of religion is the belief God likes one thing but hates something else. How are we honestly to say what God likes and dislikes? I’m pretty sure none of us have had a conversation with any God. It is completely absurd to me when we use religion and God to bring down those who do not believe in the same God as we do or have the same religious beliefs. Religion divides our world, and completely stops us from being willing to just experience each other’s culture, because we are taught our way is the best way and all other ways are wrong. I’ve always thought the whole idea of God and religion was to be loving to all, no matter who they are or what they practice.
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being rescued by an American ship. Sadly, he died when I was only four. However, the impact he has made on me since then is indescribable. At his core, Buddy was a fighter. Nothing kept him from doing the things he wanted or going to the places he wanted. He kept an American flag displayed at all t i me s a nd there is no doubt in my mind he would have done a nyt hing for this nation until the day he passed on. Sadly, we don’t generally commemorate the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor as much as we should. After all, December 7th only comes around once a year. We do celebrate other holidays such as Independence Day, but those simply fail to fully grasp the accomplishments and strife of those who have come before us. Launching fireworks, eating hot dogs, and enjoying outdoor music is fun, but do not forget the power these dates entail. I encourage you to take the time out of your day to thank a veteran if you run into one during your daily routine. Their impact on us is something I
don’t think I will be able to fully appreciate. I can give it my all, though. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to meet World War II survivors, let alone survivors of Pearl Harbor, like I did. Hearing their life stories will inspire you to have a greater appreciation for all this country has to offer its citizens. When you have t he pleasure of meeting a veteran of past engagements, take the time to thank them. They have been willing to give their all, and many have, to protect the freedoms afforded to us. Their impact upon you is seen all around us – the ability to go as far and the freedom to do almost anything you desire—enjoy it to the fullest. Celebrate freedom, celebrate America and most importantly, celebrate veterans.
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Local merger expands sustainable brand Local flip-flop company joins forces with bigger, international, brand. Eric Rizzo Senior Staff Writer
Take a minute and look at your shoes. Whether you’re wearing sneakers, flip-flops, high heels or moccasins, do you know what types of materials are in your shoes or who made them? For most of us, this information is something that we do not even consider when making our footwear purchases. However, these questions have helped shape the businesses Mark Saad and Kyle Berner created, which have recently merged into one company: Feelgoodz. Saad graduated from N.C. State
with a degree in finance and entrepreneurship. He then created his own f lip-f lop company, focusing on creating a sustainable brand that was also socially conscious. Julie Whelan, a recent graduate in communication media with a minor in art studies, joined Saad in making sustainable f lip-f lops. Lizzie Gonzalez, a designer working for Roxy at the time, introduced Saad and Berner to each other, which eventually led to the merger. “I thought they both needed each other, both in product and in business,” Gonzalez said. “They could cover a lot more ground working together, rather than as competitors.” According to Gonzalez, Saad and Berner comple-
mented each other both in strengths and weaknesses, making their merger mutually beneficial. Berner said he focused on the marketing and branding aspect of the company, but had to deal with the financial part too, which he was not as interested in. This is where Saad complements Berner. Berner is the CEO and creator of the company and Saad is the chief financial officer. Whelan is now in charge of public relations and marketing. With Saad’s knowledge of the financial aspect of running a business and Berner’s marketing and branding talent, the two merged their separate companies in pursuit of a common mission. Gonzalez was very re-
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ceptive to their mission and joined the team to lead product design. The inspiration for the flip-flop designs may not be what you would initially think. Gonzalez is a self-proclaimed “peoplewatcher.” She looks at what people are wearing, what people are looking for in fashionable footwear, and then designs the f lip-f lops accordingly. Now, you may be wondering how Feelgoodz is sustainable and socially conscious, a question Berner and Saad would encourage you to ask since they value corporate transparency. According to Gonzalez, the sandals are made in Vietnam, one of the only places where rubber trees are grown and harvested sustainably. According
footwear brand,” Berner said. “We are going to have new models, a bigger team and more community activity.” The Feelgoodz team is currently working on another project, a smartphone app that allows customers to view the transparency in their company, to see where everything comes from and how everything is made. Feelgoodz currently has two product lines, one in the $20 range and one in the $40 range, with hopes of releasing new product lines soon.
to Saad, the sandals are also made through fair trade coops, so you can be assured that underpaid sweatshop workers do not make the flip-flops. With the recent merger, there is plenty of room for expansion, which both Saad and Berner see as a great opportunity. Saad said Feelgoodz is already growing rapidly and internationally, with business in Japan, Chile, New Zealand and China. Domestically, the company’s main retailer is Whole Foods, but it plans to attract other retailers and continue to sell products online. According to Berner, they have a five-to-seven-year plan to reach $40-50 million in sales. “We started with flip-flops and are now growing into a
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Wolfpack hopes to bounce back during upcoming home stand Pack looks ahead to taking on division opponent Boston College. Brian Anderson Senior Staff Writer
After a weekend road series at Clemson and an away game at Campbell on Tuesday, the No. 18 Wolfpack (24-11, 11-7 ACC) will kick off an 11-game home stand, starting with the Boston College Eagles (14-23, 5-13 ACC) Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Doak Field. The road trip was bittersweet for the Pack as they won two out of three in Clemson, a team State has struggled against in the past, but lost 8-6 to Campbell, a team they
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winning 6-0, 6-3 to put the Pack on top, 2-0. Freshman Robbie Mudge was next off court, winning with ease, 6-2, 6-1. Sullivan followed through for the Wolfpack at the No. 3 position, winning 6-3, 6-2 to clinch the match for State.
had beat 9-2 earlier in the season in Raleigh. Junior shortstop Chris Diaz, who went 2-5 and led the team with two RBIs against Campbell, commented on the team’s most recent games. “The Clemson series was huge,” Diaz said. “We came back after a Friday night loss and took two out of three [games]. We haven’t won the [Clemson] series since 1996, so it was huge for us. In the Campbell game, we didn’t put them away, and they came back to beat us. It was a tough loss, but we have to move on from there.” Freshman third baseman Trea Turner thought the team’s offense played well
against Campbell, but the Campbell batters crowded the plate and forced a lot of walks. “We got behind a lot of hitters [and gave up] a lot of walks,” Turner said. “As a team, they like to get hit by pitches. They were all over the plate and they had two or three HBPs. We came out swinging as we would like to, but they really wanted that game.” The confines of Doak Field have been much friendlier to the Pack as opposed to playing on the road. N.C. State has gone 14-3 this season in Raleigh, compared to 7-7 on its opponent’s home turf. Turner, the ACC’s reigning
Player of the Week, believes the team plays its best back home. “I think we feel more comfortable with our fans [behind us], Turner said. “It gives us more energy to play. Our pitchers like pitching here and the hitters are familiar with the ballpark. We are used to the environment here.” Diaz agreed with Turner. He believes the crowd and ballpark familiarity gives the Wolfpack an edge. “It’s always an advantage playing at home with the home crowd,” Diaz said. “You know the ballpark better, so it will be an advantage.” T he te a m wa s g iven
Wednesday to recover and recharge for the upcoming weekend. According to freshman second baseman/ outfielder Logan Ratledge, the team continued to work on the same areas it has all season in practice Thursday. “It’s all about repetition, Ratledge said. “Now that we have those [skills] under our belt, the things you work on in practice just come to you.” Despite Boston College being at the bottom of the Coastal division and losers of seven of the past eight games, Diaz knows the Eagles shouldn’t be overlooked. “They’re a tough team,” Diaz said. “We have to come, be ready to play, and put them
away.” In Friday’s matchup junior right-handed pitcher Ethan Ogburn (3-2, 2.76 ERA) will face off with Boston College’s Taylor Lasko (0-3 6.08 ERA). Ratledge is confident in himself and his teammates’ ability to bounce back and play well this weekend. “This past week, we left a few runners on base,” Ratledge said. “Everybody on the team needs to step up to the plate [with] both hitting and pitching. If we hit and pitch the way we should, there shouldn’t be much of an issue.
“I’m happy but I’m not satisf ied,” Sullivan said. “[We’re] looking to make a big push tomorrow and in the NCAA’s, as well.” All other matches did not finish, including senior Jaime Pulgar, who is ranked No. 35 in the nation. The win improves the Pack’s overall record to 208. The Pack has reached this plateau only once before in
team history when it finished 23-10 following an Elite Eight run in 2007. State has completed 10 team sweeps this season with two of them against Boston College. The team’s all-time record against the Eagles now stands at 11-0. Mudge created his own place in N.C. State history on Thursday as he won his 20th match of the season. Mudge
is only the fourth player in school history to reach 20 wins in his freshman campaign, tying himself for second place overall. “I don’t know what the record is … but I’m trying to break it,” Mudge said. The record currently stands at 23 by Jay Weinacker in 2006. Head coach Jon Choboy is proud of his team’s “busi-
ness-like” performance today and is looking forward to Friday’s match. “We’ve done a good job all year to put ourselves in this position,” Choboy said. “We’re definitely ready to play.” Hodgson, who has struggled with an ankle injury, was satisfied with the day’s performance and is well prepared for Friday afternoon’s
match against Duke. “Today was just a warmup for Duke,” Hodgson said. “This wasn’t a challenge today. We’re ready for some revenge.” “We’re ready for the fight.”
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Fans to preview 2012 Pack in Spring Game Purvis to attend USA Basketball Training Camp Incoming freshman guard Rodney Purvis will attend the U-18 Men’s National Team Training Camp from June 5-12 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is one of 24 players selected to attend the camp. The camp will be led by coaches Billy Donovan (Florida), Mark Few (Gonzaga) and Shaka Smart (VCU.) After the first three to four days of camp 12 finalists will be selected by the USA Men’s Junior National Team Committee to return to train in Colorado Springs. The team will then compete in the 2012 FIBA Americas U18 Championship from June 16-20 in Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso, Brazil. Source: N.C. State Athletics
Kissell Named All-ACC Sophomore Joelle Kissell was named to the 2012 All-ACC Women’s Tennis Team. She is ranked nationally in both singles and doubles competition. This is Kissell’s first All-ACC selection and the third consecutive selection for a member of the Wolfpack. Source: N.C. State Athletics
Softball results Softball picked up a loss to the Elon Phoenix, 7-1, on Thursday. Despite senior second baseman Toni Anne Williford’s excellent game at the mound, going 3-4, the Phoenix went on an insurmountable run in the fourth inning, scoring six runs of four hits. Elon notched another run in the next inning. The Wolfpack put three different pitchers at the mound on the evening. Senior Morgan Peeler took the loss for the evening, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing four hits off five runs. Freshman Emily Weiman took the mound next, allowing three runs on four hits. Senior Jade Henning finished the game, pitching one inning. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Football makes its season debut in upcoming Spring Game. Rishav Dey Deputy Sports Editor
On what’s traditionally the curtain raiser to football season, the Pack will play its spring game on Saturday. In order to raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the Kay Yow Scholarship Endowment, as well as honor legendary coach Kay Yow, head coach Tom O’Brien decided to rename the football game. The Kay Yow Spring Football Game is now in its fourth installment, and will showcase everything the team has worked on this spring. Returning a combined 16 starters the Pack will look to build on the previous two seasons, having gone 17-9 in that period and winning two consecutive bowl games, one of only two teams in the ACC to do so. Despite having so many players back on the roster, there are question marks surrounding some key positions. The situation at tight end is one such issue. The Pack had one of the best tight ends twotime All-ACC first team selection George Bryan, who caught 14 touchdown passes during his time in Raleigh. With his graduation, there are numerous others waiting in the wings to replace him. “I think we’ve had a lot of challenge at tight end,” O’Brien said Tuesday.
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Redshirt freshman quarterback Tyler Brosius throws the ball as part of the Red team during the Kay Yow Spring Football game last year. Brosius had 11 passing yards. Red beat White, 13 -3.
“Everybody’s fighting for the job.” Senior Mario Carter is one such player who is poised to take over Bryan’s former position but in strong competition with redshirt juniors Asa Watson and Anthony Talbert, and redshirt freshman Benson Browne. “You take off, you get hurt, somebody is going to take your spot,” Carter said. “I feel like it’s my time. I’ve been sitting for the past three years. It’s a blessing in disguise, in a way, because my body is getting back through the injuries.” Another position prompting big question marks is at linebacker. Following the graduation of Audie Cole, the departure of junior Terrell Manning to the NFL and the
suspension of C.J. Wilson, the Pack fneeds to fill all three spots in that position. Fifth-year senior Sterling Lucas has been tapped to fill in the inside linebacker position. Lucas spent last season recovering from injury and spent a lot of time mentoring the linebackers. “He’s like a coach on the field,” O’Brien said. “He knows the defense. He was a defacto coach last year for a lot of things. So he understands things, and he sees things quicker than a lot of those young kids do.” The other two touted as starters heading into the spring game are sophomore Brandon Pittman and junior Rickey Dowdy. O’Brien said
the two were going through the learning curve. “Sometimes, they take one step forward, two steps back,” O’Brien said. “They see something new, and they blow a gasket. But it’s all part of learning, and you know, there’s a lot thrown out here right now.” The Kay Yow Spring Game raised $100,000 last year, and all visitors are asked to donate a minimum of $1 on arrival. Kick-off for the game is set at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3.
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Wolfpack tennis advances to quarterfinals Men’s and women’s tennis teams pick up wins in first round of ACC Championships. Nolan Evans Senior Staff Writer
Women’s Tennis ACC Tournament Cary, TBA Thursday-Saturday Track ACC Championships Charlottesville, Va., All Day Friday-Sunday Men’s Golf ACC Championships London, N.C., All Day Baseball vs. Boston College Raleigh; Fri. & Sat. 6:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Softball vs. Maryland Raleigh, 1 p.m.; Sat. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.
Quote of the day “Everybody’s fighting for the job.” Tom O’Brien, football head coach
Thursday was a great day for Wolfpack tennis, with the men’s and women’s teams picking up wins in the first round of the ACC Championships against the Boston College Eagles. Only 10 days ago, the ninthseeded N.C. State women’s team suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the No. 67 Eagles in Chestnut Hill. However, the team was able to put that match behind it, and battle through BC when it mattered most. Junior Chloe Smith and freshman Elisha Hande came out strong against the Eagles, picking up a quick 8-4 victory in doubles. The No. 76 duo of senior Ashley Miller and sophomore Joelle Kissell weren’t far behind, taking their match 8-4 to clinch the doubles point for the Pack. Freshman Nichole Martinez finished a swift match in straight sets on court six to give the Pack a 2-0 lead early on. Smith was close behind at the No. 4 posi-
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Senior Ashley Miller returns a volley during her singles match against Virginia Tech at the Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Outdoor Tennis Stadium Sunday, April 1, 2012. The Wolfpack defeated the Hokies 4-3.
tion with a three-set victory to hand State a seemingly comfortable 3-0 lead. Boston College wasn’t going to go down with a whimper, however, as the Eagles battled back to take
matches on courts two, three and five to tie the match 3-3. No. 31 Joelle Kissell was the Pack’s last hope. Dropping the first set in a tiebreaker, Kissell came out with intensity in the second set, winning
it easily, 6-2. She continued to dominate into the third set, winning in straight games to clinch the match for the Wolfpack and advance it into the second round to face No. 1 seed Duke. Kissell was selected later that afternoon to the 2012 All-ACC Women’s Tennis Team, marking the third consecutive year a State player has appeared on the team. Kissell is 15-8 this season with seven wins against ranked opponents. The No.6-seeded N.C. State men’s tennis team advanced to the second round of the ACC Tennis Championship Thursday afternoon for the first time since the 2009 season, shutting down the Eagles of Boston College, 4-0. The State netters, who are currently ranked No. 38 in the nation, showed they were ready to play early on in doubles. Seniors Dominic Hodgson and Julian Sullivan had a strong showing at the No. 1 spot, winning 8-5. Junior Dave Thomson and sophomore Sean Weber followed in closely by the same score to put the Pack up 1-0 after the doubles point. Singles did not get any easier for the birds from Chestnut Hill. Hodgson was able to quickly pick up his second match victory on the day,
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