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‘Silent Disco’ sets U.S. record for attendance Inter-Residence Council finds success in new party trend.

83 percent approval,” Gower said. “We knew the event would be really expensive, so we didn’t want to go forward with the idea unless there was a lot of Jessica Neville support.” Science & Tech Editor IRC paid the more than $20,000 More than 550 students broke a re- price tag out of its budget, with help from the Union Activities Board and cord in silence over the weekend. The Inter-Residence Council hosted Student Government. Ethan Harrelson, a senior in biola Silent Disco Saturday night at Talley Student Center, featuring music ogy and student senator, handed out played on headphones rather than out glow sticks from Student Government loud. The event was the largest event at Silent Disco. “SG thought Silent Disco was an of its kind in the U.S. to date, with more than 550 students in attendance. awesome idea and wanted to support Dakota Bentz, a freshman in bio- IRC,” Harrelson said. “Our goal is to medical engineering, said she decided empower students, and we were able to do this by doto attend Silent nating money to D i s c o b e c au s e co-sponsor the it was free and event and buy sounded exciting. glow sticks.” “I’m having a The Gay, Leslot of fun so far,” bian, Bisexual Bentz said at the and Transgenevent. “Everyone der Center also is dancing and the supported the DJs music is good.” event, and set IRC executive up a booth at boa rd member the event to give K r i s G ower, a students more junior in interKris Gower, junior in information on national studies, international studies how they can presented the idea ge t i nvolved for the Silent Disco to the IRC last fall after attending a with the organization. Adam Ward, a senior in environsimilar event in London. “We wanted to think outside of the mental science, said IRC was giving box, and this was basically the big- the organization “face time, because gest and craziest idea I could come a lot of students haven’t heard that up with,” Gower said. “Everyone im- GLBT is open to anyone and don’t mediately loved the idea and knew we know what the organization is about.” Ward said there was a line out to had to try it.” Initially, IRC surveyed University Owen dorm, approximately 600 feet, residents to see how much interest when he was walking to Silent Disco. “It’s a big success,” Ward said. there would be in the event, accordA unique aspect of the event was ing to Gower. “Our results were really high, I think the presence of two DJs that students

“We wanted to think outside of the box, and this was basically the biggest and craziest idea I could come up with.”

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Caroline Sellers, a sophomore in English, and Adam Cheek, a freshman in arts application, dance during the Silent Rave. “It’s really cool,” Cheek said. “I’ve never heard of a silent disco until I came here.”

could choose between on their own can silent disco company, provided headphones. The DJs competed to the headphones and technology for the event. Gower have more stusaid IRC had inidents listening tially planned to to their music completely prothroughout the duce the event, night. but were excited “I like the com- Check out Wolf TV’s coverage of Friday to hear about a petition between Fest. compa ny t hat the DJs,” Bentz specialized in this said. “I’ve been listening to DJ A most of the night.” type of production. Silent Events Inc., the first Ameri“I didn’t hear about this company

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Friday Fest draws 6,000 attendees The sold-out event cost approximately $115,000. Chelsey Francis More than 6,000 people attended the University’s annual Friday Fest, headlined by alternative rock band Lifehouse. The Los Angeles band performed songs like “First Time,” “Whatever it takes,” “Hanging by a Moment,” “You and Me” and “Halfway Gone.” According to Bobby Fitzjohn, vicepresident of the Union Activities Board and senior in natural resources, this year’s Friday Fest cost more than previous years. “The cost increased with the larger act being brought to campus. There is a huge difference between what Josh Gracin costs and what Lifehouse costs,” Fitzjohn said. “We went with a bigger name based on the response we had from students about previous concerts. Fitzjohn said UAB contributed about $80,000 of the approximate $115,000 needed to hold Friday Fest. “The total cost for the event was a little over $115,000. With the help of on and off campus partners, as well as selling few general admission tickets, we were able to bring the UAB’s contribution to around $80,000,” Fitzjohn said. “Much of this went to cover the headliner’s fee.” Phiroze Divecha, a sophomore in biomedical engineering, said he was very impressed with Friday Fest. “It was crazy,” Divecha said. “Sheer delight!” Zach Swann, a sophomore in FYC, said he was also impressed by the band. “We came because we’re huge fans,” Swann said. According to Swann, Friday Fest was much more than just a concert. “There was sumo-wrestling and all sorts of free [stuff],” Swann said. Spencer Bowman, a sophomore in civil engineering, said he was impressed with the number of people

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Lifehouse members Jason Wade, lead singer, and Ben Carey, guitarist, perform on Lee Field during Friday Fest. The sold-out event had more than 6,000 in attendance.

attending Friday Fest and enjoyed the social aspect of the event. “There were so many people there, too,” Bowman said. “It was perfect for mingling.” According to Fitzjohn, the cost-perstudent associated with Friday Fest was much less than the cost of other concerts. “The UAB’s cost per student for this event was about $14.28. This is remarkably cheap if you compare it to any other concert of this magnitude,” Fitzjohn said. “You would easily pay $30 a ticket and still pay extra for food, drinks, T-shirts and all of the other free stuff given to students

Friday night.” According to Fitzjohn, UAB went with Lifehouse based on student responses. “We went with a bigger name based on the response that we had from students about previous concerts,” Fritzjohn said. “The total number of student tickets distributed was around 5,600.” Rhonda Lemon, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, said Lifehouse did what most bands do. “The last big song they per-

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Tucker Hall competes to ‘work off the waste’ Students residing in Tucker Hall will have a chance this semester to compete for an EPA sustainability title.

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until March,” Gower said. “They played a big part in this event’s success.” The owner of Silent Events, Ryan Dowd, produced the first silent disco in the U.S. at Bonnaroo almost 10 years ago. “We were using corporate headphones at the time, and I saw that people had a lot of complaints about

Tucker Hall is one of 14 buildings nationwide competing for an EPA title in sustainability. Among the residence halls’ competitors is local rival UNC-Chapel Hill, which is likewise vying to “work off the waste” through improvements in energy efficiency with help from EPA’s ENERGY STAR program. The EPA will recognize the building that sheds the most energy waste on a percentage basis in late October 2010. David Dean, outreach and communications coordinator for sustainability and energy at the University’s Sustainability Office, is upbeat about this event and believes this recognition is well-deserved. “The fact that N.C. State’s Tucker Hall is one of 14 buildings nationally selected to take part in the EPA Energy Star building competition demonstrates the University is gaining national recognition as a sustainability leader,” Dean said. According Dean, the University has plans to achieve climate neutrality within the next 40 years with a

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BY THE NUMBERS buildings competing in 14 the EPA’s ‘working off the waste’ contest

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amount the University plans to reduce its electric bill by

average annual electric bill for the University

25 to 40

percent of electric bill laboratory fume hoods on campus account for

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three-pronged approach consisting of a five-year strategic plan, a five-year energy plan and a 40-year Climate Action Plan. Kristin Marley, Tucker Hall residence director, said most students are unaware of the contest and the University’s sustainability initiatives. But the overall atmosphere, she said, has been good so far and the initiative has received a positive response. According to Marley, every small step adds up and residents need to share the University’s vision in order to make this possible. Marley said students can help by switching off unused

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alina Chroomi, a junior in public relations and professional model, gets ready for a photoshoot on Saturday. The photoshoot was held to take publicity photos for an upcoming fashion show hosted by urban designer label, Members Only. “I’ve been modelling for about two years and a friend of mine, Brandon Crawford, who works with Members Only, asked me to help out with the shoot,” Chroomi said. After graduation, Chroomi plans to move to Miami to further pursue her modelling career.

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NCSU Dance Company Auditions On Tuesday, August 24 at 7 p.m., the NCSU Dance Company will hold open auditions for the 2010-2011 season. At the audition, dancers can be prepared to learn and perform a phrase from the company’s repertory and will be given a short improvisation problem. It is not necessary for a piece to be prepared in advance. Auditions are open to all NCSU students (undergraduate and graduate), regardless of major or program of study. Please arrive between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. to fill out audition paperwork before 7 p.m. For more information, contact Autumn Belk at 513-7345. Auditions will be held in the dance studio, room 2307 in Carmichael Gym. SOURCE: NCSU CAMPUS CALENDAR

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formed was ‘First Time’ before they left for the first time,” Lemon said. But not every student liked the artist. Adam Holt, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, said he chose not to attend. “For starters, I’m from England and haven’t got a clue who Lifehouse is,” Holt said. Correspondent Isabella Vigilante contributed to this report.

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Halfway Gone – 2009 Broken – 2008 You and Me – 2005 First Time – 2008 From Where You Are – 2007 Hanging by A Moment – 2001 SOURCE: LIFEHOUSEMUSIC.COM

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Getting her blood drawn, Susan Cho, senior in business marketing, looks away as an assistant snips a blood pouch. Cho, who had never given blood before, was slightly apprehensive when the employees had difficulty finding her vein. “Everyone was really nice” Cho said, “they all talked me through the process.”

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the headphones and wanted to have more choices in the production of silent disco events,” Dowd said. “That’s when I decided to start my own company two years ago.” Since then, Silent Events has been working to spread the idea of silent discos, although Dowd said many people still aren’t receptive towards the events. “A lot of people don’t get the idea at first, but as you can see by the success of this event its really a lot of fun and successful with college students,” Dowd said. In addition, Dowd said the event solves the problem of noise ordinances and actually makes it easier to talk to people when the headphones are off. Brian Krystek, a junior in nuclear engineering, heard about the event through e-mail last year and wanted to attend. “It’s one of the best ideas IRC has had for a student event I’ve ever seen,” Krystek said. “You can’t please everyone with music, so the music they have is probably the best for most of the audience. I definitely think they should plan this event again next year.” Gower said the event’s target audience was freshman because it was at the end of Wolfpack Welcome Week. “We wanted to offer an alcohol-free alternative to students

lights, adjusting the blinds during the day and taking shorter showers. Regardless of the result, the University plans to reduce its electricity bill by 5 percent—about one million dollars. According to Dean, in October, National Energy Awareness Mont h, t he Energy Management and Sustainability Offices will be kicking off the “Change

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Adam Cheek, a freshman in arts application, dances in Talley Ballroom during the Silent Disco. “It’s really cool,” Cheek said. “I’ve never heard of a silent disco until I came here.”

at the end of their first week,” Gower said. “I already want to try it again next year outside, with more people allowed to come.” Maria White, a sophomore in art and design, said she attended Silent Disco because she wanted to hear good music and dance. “The music is mostly top-40, and I would like to hear more

diverse options,” White said. “One DJ is more hip-hop, and one is upbeat. But overall the event at least meets my expectations.” Matt Fitschan, a freshman in international relations, said he came because he saw videos of similar events online. His summed up the event in one word: “Awesome.”

Your State” effort with residence hall energy competitions. “Lee, Sullivan, the Honors Quad, Owen and Tucker are being considered for fall semester,” Dean said. “More residence halls will be added at the start of spring semester. We will also target staff in Administration Buildings I, II, III.” According to Dean, laboratory fume hoods account for 25 to 40 percent of our total electricity bill. One product of the campaign, Dean said, is staff members have started applying stickers to the variable hoods

on campus and will be conducting awareness workshops with lab users in coming weeks. The University will be working with the Sustainability Committee of Student Government to develop a half day workshop on Sept. 12. According to Dean, student groups with a “green focus” will be invited to share goals, resources and a better understanding of what the University can do to increase sustainability.

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THE FACTS:

Tucker Hall is competing in the national “Working off the Waste” contest. The University has developed the University Sustainability Plan to address ways to reduce energy cost and consumption.

OUR OPINION:

The N.C. State community, both students and employees, needs to get involved in sustainability for the movement to be successful, and for the University to effectively cut energy cost and consumption.

It’s easy being green

lobal warming and “going green” are political buzz words that have many different meanings to many different people. To the environmentalists, it is a way to stop or reverse adverse effects on certain environmental processes. To political figures, it is an ambiguous change in policy and a need to change our way of life. However, at N.C. State, we are defining and redefining these terms and relating them back to our campus. Tucker Hall, one of two buildings at a university, is competing in the EPA’s national “Working off the Waste” contest. This says volumes about N.C. State and its sustainable initiatives, but it is still just one building. There are approximately 1,500 buildings on N.C. State’s Raleigh campus, and 2,700

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buildings across the state. This is an incredible amount of square footage to warm, cool and power throughout the year and costs the University $20 million a year on average. The University, through its revised University Strategic Plan and a newly developed University Sustainability Plan, has addressed the issue of sustainability and cutting costs, but now it is up to the community to implement the plans. Employees need to pay attention during orientation classes on sustainable initiatives the University is trying to incorporate and students need to be aware of how they use facilities,

whether it is their residence hall or lab classrooms. Every little bit helps as we cut costs in the buildings we use. Sustainability starts with habits that influence people. If we can successfully incorporate these simple practices and maintain our awareness — as well as inform those around us — we will form the foundation of the next generation and ensure the success of those after it. “Change Your State” is the Office of Sustainability’s new campaign to reduce electricity usage by 5 percent, which will save the University $1 million per year. Students should fol-

low the guidelines the campaign outlines and be more conscientious of their energy usage. That $1 million in savings could go towards scholarships, or technology to further our sustainable plans, which will go on to reduce energy costs. Revolution starts with individuals and their habits. At N.C. State, we need to be the beginning and stay on the cutting edge of the “green revolution.” Our solid background in biology, engineering and social sciences generate the potential for a synergistic, sustainable program and a way to influence our ways of life. Sustainability might seem like an overwhelming idea, but it can start with a simple change of habit.

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The lost politician

he founders of America had a serious question to answer when they designed the political blueprints for the United States of America. They had to decide how to set up a government t h a t w ou l d give individuals a chance to be proactive in government, but appropriately allocate Chad politica l reRhoades sponsibilities. Senior Staff They had Columnist two options. The antifederalists wanted an Atheniantype democracy in which each person had a civic responsibility to take place in all government decisions. The Federalists wanted elected representatives to represent the majority of the population. What we have today is a compromise of the two. It was almost like the founders of this nation had a crystal ball. Could you imagine a cou nt r y of this size having active participation in any and all government decisions? It would be virtually impossible. People are just different a nd we a l l like to express ou r d i f ferent opinions. Americans have also become lackluster and apathetic toward politics because they have either lost faith in the system or only become proactive when the government’s decisions negatively affect them. Luckily, the founders set our government up in a way where all we have to do is fill out a ballot. The problem of this day and age is not finding a politician, but finding a good politician. What happened to men like James Madison, George Washington, Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln? There is no doubt these human beings had their flaws — we all do. But these men knew how to accomplish goals and do it in a way that would benefit the greatest amount of people. Politicians today like to bring up these men in their campaigns and pretend they have a huge

inf luence on their lives. But let’s be honest, in today’s society, nothing is more important than a title and a dollar sign. North Carolina has unfortunately become a breeding ground for corrupt politicians — whether we want to talk about ex-Gov. Mike Easley’s latest investigations or the most corrupt individual this state has ever produced — John Edwards. It is time that we stop blaming the system for our state’s and nation’s problems. We elect these individuals. We can try and say we despise how corrupt politicians can be, but we continue to allow this corruption. It is very easy to get caught up in their charisma. It is even easier to get caught up with what the media say. We are about to get hit with countless political campaigns and commercials that will point fingers and attempt to further polarize voters. The focus of campaigns should not be to get elected, but to elect the best person suited for the job. The almighty dollar and desire for power run elections now. We n e e d to look for candidates who are mora l ly sou nd in front of the camera and behind closed doors. We n e e d candidates w ho k now the value of hard work and how important it is for hard work to be rewarded. We need candidates who value economic responsibility, not how much risk they can take for immediate rewards. We need candidates who can promote individual responsibility that benefits both them and their fellow man. I could go on for four pages about how people should act, but I think everyone gets the hint. I do not know if these leaders exist anymore, and if they do, they are probably smart enough to avoid the game of politics. If they do exist, we can only hope they will reveal themselves soon — for the sake of the state and the nation.

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“At my house, we have a big recycling bin and when it’s full, we take it to the recycling place by my house.” Lupe Arce freshman, biological sciences

Ground Zero mosque should be built

Last week a controversial story conquered the airwaves, newspapers and Internet. The Cordoba Initiative is planning to build a Muslim cultural center, called Park51, about two blocks from Zakk White Ground Zero in Senior Staff New York Columnist City. The Park51 center website says it will include a swimming pool, gym, library, restaurant, a 9/11 memorial and a mosque. They claim that although the mosque will be located in the building, they will run it separately and open it to the public. Park51 has predictably caused a firestorm only because of its proximity to Ground Zero. At first, this debate seems to be about a local zoning issue, but it really is much more. The contradictory stances by both sides show how impossible it is to find coherent political views in either of our mainstream parties. Conservatives, who claim to support the Constitution and freedom of religion, are all of a sudden concerned about sensitivity and victim’s rights. Liber-

als, who have been pushing sensitivity and victim’s rights, are now supporting Park51’s religious freedom to build the mosque. In this debate, both sides are violating their core principles. Saying it is “not wise” and insensitive to build Park51 is quite anti-freedom. If I wanted to build a satanic church right down the street from a Baptist church —believe me, I’ve wanted to —I should be allowed to do so if we are to respect religious freedom. My v iews may be repellent to Baptists, but they have no right to prevent my church as long as I am not breaking any laws. A right to freedom of religion and freedom of speech does not imply a right not to be offended and upset. There has been an interesting language game played between conservatives and liberals in this debate. Conservatives have been saying the mosque is “at” Ground Zero and liberals have been saying “near.” If you Google the address of Park51 —and then request walking directions to Ground Zero —the map informs you it’s about one-tenth of a mile walking distance from the edge of the World Trade Center site. The attacks on 9/11 damaged the building the Cordoba Initiative chose for Park51. It is

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clearly close, but that doesn’t matter when discussing freedom. When I visited Ground Zero a couple of years ago, the whole area around the site had a ghostly resonance due to the attacks. It felt as if the whole community around the site had been traumatized. Despite this, I still think it is perfectly OK for Park51 to be built. If we give up our freedom of religion when under attack by religious extremists, then they have already won. We have become our enemy. The only logical and coherent solution was offered by Fox News‚ Greg Gutfeld, who hosts their late night comedy/talk show “Red Eye.” He suggested Park51 should be built, but a gay bar that caters to predominantly Muslim men should be built next to it. He even offered to help pay for it. This plan doesn’t violate anyone’s rights or freedom and also points out intolerance of gays by many in the Islamic community —and in most religious communities in general. Competitive solutions are the true representation of freedom, not subtle threats that building your church or

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Bid Acceptance Wed(9/01),7PM–Chapter House

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Ultimate Frisbee w/ Brothers & Advancement of Justice Discussion Tues(8/24),6PM –Chapter House

Information Session

Wed(8/25),6PM –FYC Building Room 106

Development of Character (Service Project - Boys and Girls Club)

Tues(8/24),6PM–Chapter House

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Mon(8/23),7:30PM,–3112 Hillsborough Tues(8/24),8:30PM –Talley Boardroom Friday 8/27,7PM –Sammy’s Tap & Grill Sun(8/29),7PM –42nd Street Oyster Bar

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Promotion of Friendship (Cookout) Fri(8/27),6PM –Chapter House

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Bowling @ Western Lanes

Cookout w/ Brothers

Basketball & Batting Cages

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Pokey Sticks and Football

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Mexican Dinner

Out of House Tours

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Football

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XL Soccer World

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The horse behind the badge Mounted police officers provide Campus Police advantages to keep the student population safe. Ellen Scott Correspondent

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Officer Fitzpatrick sits atop Bismark in full uniform Friday afternoon. Named after the USS Bismarck, a World War II battleship, Bismark is a large and intimidating animal. “I would be terrified to run from horse cops,” Lindsey Milem, a senior in fashion and textile management said. “I mean, what if the horse smashed me?”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do the horses eat? Our horse eats hay, grain, grass, and treats like apples and carrots.

Can I pet the horses? Of course! Our horse loves attention, however we ask that you pet him on his neck or chest. His face is a sensitive area, and for safety it is best not to play with his mouth.

Do the horses bite? Usually not but do not place your fingers in the horse’s mouth.

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and Cowboy will be present this and take them out for training, season at Carter-Finley Stadium, Fitzpatrick said. Younce said the horses have and will be spotted around campus this year with Officer Fitzpat- health insurance and life insurance just like people. In order rick and his colleagues. to keep their Fitzpatrick and his team fee t i n t ip provide all of top shape, the t he care for hor s e s e ven the animals, wear specia l which are shoes that housed in the make it easier Equine Unit at for t hem to the Veterinary walk on hard School. A lot of surfaces, such work goes into as asphalt and maintaining concrete. Courtney Johnson, senior in the horses and Students graphic design keeping them seem to have hea lthy. The varying opinofficers normally come in to work ions about the benefits of having around 6 a.m. to prepare the hors- mounted police on campus. es for the day’s work. They must Courtney Johnson, a senior in muck out stalls, groom the horses, graphic design, said she wasn’t give them shots when necessary sure about the effectiveness of the

“When they walk by I don’t necessarily feel safer, but I do think, ‘wow, that’s an awesome horse.’”

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Bismark is one of two new additions to the Campus Police mounted unit. The Fayetteville Police Department donated Bismark and Cowboy after their own mounted unit disbanded.

mounted units. “When they walk by I don’t necessarily feel safer, but I do think, ‘wow, that’s an awesome horse,’” Johnson said. Lindsey Milem, a senior in fashion and textile management, said she already feels pretty safe on campus, but understands how the horses could be useful to police at larger events. “I would be terrified to run from horse cops. I mean, what if the horse smashed me?” Milem said. When Bismark and his com-

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Can I feed the horses a treat? No. When you see him he is working, and for his safety he is not allowed treats during his duty day. He is allowed to have a snack of horse feed and hay during his breaks at the trailer.

What happens to the horse’s waste? The rider is responsible for cleaning up the horse’s waste.

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Do the horses kick? It is highly unlikely that our mount would kick you, but it is always best to approach a horse from the front so that he can see you and he can visit with you.

What kind of shoes do horses wear? The police horse wears special shoes that are made for police horses. These shoes are steel and have a rubber coating on the outside of them to absorb the shock the horse’s weight on his joints.

Own a piece of history.

What is white, stands at 17 hands, weighs 400 lbs shy of a ton and wears designer shoes? The answer is Bismark, one of three horses that make up the mounted unit of N.C. State’s Campus Police. Started in 2006 when officer Lillian Moore donated her horse to the program, the most recent additions came from an outside source. The Fayetteville Police Department donated two horses from their disbanded mounted unit, one of which being Bismark, and the other his friend Cowboy. When asked why the department chose the name Bismark, Director of Campus Police Tom Younce laughed a little, said to “wait and see,” and shortly thereafter an imperial white giant trotted through the trees. According to Younce, Bismark is named after the mammoth World War II battleship USS Bismarck. His dedicated service to the N.C. State community has earned him a badge of his own. He is a good tempered horse, but his size is truly intimidating. Bismark’s rider, Officer Fitzpatrick, is training him to handle crowds and loud noises, including sirens and helicopter noise. It is important that the horses are accustomed to these sorts of alarming conditions so they do not spook and throw their riders, or kick in a crowd, Fitzpatrick said. While Bismark is quite gentlemanly and calm, he is very energetic. “He’s a big boy, and the trouble is, he knows it,” Fitzpatrick said. Bismark’s impressive size can be advantageous though. In a crowd of people, it helps officers see things they wouldn’t be able to if they were on foot. When talking to officers at the station, they said that when doing crowd control at large events, one horse is comparable to ten officers on the ground. Aside from having a visual advantage, mounted officers are often perceived more approachable than their colleagues on the ground. “People see an officer on a horse and feel safer,” Director Younce said. Younce went on to describe how mounted officers are carefully trained and selected to work with the horses. The unit looks for calm horses that can be handled easily and officers who can command them effectively, Younce said. Horses are very perceptive animals that feed off the energy of their riders, so it is also important that they stay relaxed so the horses do not spook. Most of the mounted unit’s efforts are channeled toward maintaining a presence at large sporting events and special events, but they also patrol campus. Bismark

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Freshmen hit the town for the first Friday of the year From hanging out in dorm rooms to partying at their first fraternity party, freshmen students found activities to do during their first night of freedom.

It usually takes a while for the new college student to figure this out, let alone to figure out exactly what to do with all these strange new night hours. Friday night after the Lifehouse concert, the area near the Tucker and Owen Residence Halls was pretty much vacant, Isabella Vigilante save for a few girls nonchalantly Correspondent batting a ball over the volleyMany freshmen dream of ball net at Tucker Beach. On Cates Avenue, Caleb their first Friday on a college campus. It’s a time of freedom, Haselton, a freshman in mewith no parents or curfews to chanical engineering, and Sam worry about. This year, stu- McGowen, a freshman in life dents had a variety of enter- sciences, leaned up against a tainment options to choose lamppost outside Tucker Resifrom—Friday Fest, night clubs, dence Hall. “We’re about to meet one of off-campus parties and just hanging out in the dorms are my friends,” McGowen said. When asked if the two were a few options. Aurora Bravo, a freshman going to a party, Haselton responded with in biological a no. sciences, had “Just hangbig plans. She i n g o u t ,” was going to Haselton said. Friday Fest. Chris“Lifetine Buch, a house!” freshman in seemed to elementary be all Bravo education, could stamand Lauren mer out when Kelly Fredenburg, Allen, a freshasked of her freshman in textiles man in First Friday night Year College, plans. The concert wouldn’t last all ran by in a rush, carrying their night, however, and Bravo and high-heeled shoes and dressed her friends seemed unsure of like they were about to hit the town. her post-concert plans. “We’re going to see Troop “We make plans as we go along,” said Rose Isadore, a 41,” Buch said, catching her freshman in physics and friend breath. Troop 41, an underground of Bravo. Kelly Fredenburg, a fresh- rap group based out of Raleigh, man in textiles, said she also was playing a show downtown planned on attending the con- that night. Shortly afterwards—save for cert, but she didn’t know what the small handful of people she was doing afterwards. “I just don’t know what else who seemed to be piling into is out there,” Fredenburg said. cars and speeding off into the With no curfews or restric- night to continue the night’s tions set up by a higher author- festiv ities — ever yone was ity, one could stay out until the seemingly heading in. Fredenburg, who had attendsun comes up—and many do.

“We ended up at a frat house and we got lost on the Wolfline. It was crazy.”

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Jasmine Covington, a sophomore in management, takes down Jourdan Gayden, a freshman in fashion and textiles management in sumo wrestling on Lee field during Friday Fest. Gayden thought the sumo wrestling was tiring but exciting. “It was different and we never did it before,” Gayden said.

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finally found something else to do. “My roommate wanted to go to a party at her brother’s house,” Fredenburg said. “It was this string of parties on a street, it was called Clark Crawl, but I didn’t know the time. We ended up at a frat house and we got lost on the Wolfline. It was crazy.” Fredenburg had mastered the concept that as a college student, one’s evening does not necessarily have to end at 10:30 p.m. Perhaps she was ahead of the learning curve. The realization will eventually dawn on the rest—they’ll catch up with time.

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Sitting on the Ferris Wheel at Friday Fest on Lee Field, Madeleine Snoddy, a freshman in psychology, and Ben Mathews, a freshman in electrical engineering, wait in line to get off. “Heard it was going to be a lot of fun,” Snoddy said, “I like the free food.”

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Longhorn Leah Fortune connected on a shot to the lower right corner of the net. State was not able to strike back, leaving the final score at 2-1, Texas. Springthorpe said he was pleased with how his team performed defensively, despite the two goals in the second half. He said Texas came with a better strategy that made the difference in the outcome of the game. “It was more of what they were starting to do,” Springthorpe said. “We only gave up four or five shots and only two or three on goal. That’s not a bad effort from a back line. I was pretty happy with what they did.” Springthorpe also took a risk by starting three freshmen in the first match of the season. He said they responded well to the pressure. “We lined up the players we thought would give us the best chance for success in this game,” Springthorpe said. “And for the most part I thought they did well. There’s youth out there for sure with these younger players and it sometimes makes a difference.”

all pulling together for one cause: raising funds for cancer research. We are just very, very thrilled.” After hosting the tournament at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary for 13 years, McCann and other directors wanted to bring the event closer to the University. The opening of Lonnie Poole golf course in 2009 provided the foundation with a perfect site to play host to the annual event. “It was our intention to bring the event back home to where it belongs,” McCann said. “I cannot say more glowing comments about the folks at Lonnie Poole and N.C. State. They have both been absolutely incredible in their support.” In addition to the golf tournament, “V Week” featured several other events. The fifth annual Racquets for Research event, a tennis tournament held at Raleigh Racquet Club, featured the 2001 men’s Wimbledon doubles champions Don Johnson and Jared Palmer.

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The sailing team poses for a picture during their annual retreat in Masonboro, NC.

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Mealla said that membership has decreased and created difficulties on the competitive front. Pham said the club welcomes anyone and everyone with an interest in extracurricular activity, whether it be the outdoors in general or sailing in particular “If there’s anybody interested, several classmates taught me and passed on the knowledge,” Pham said. “You don’t have to have any experience to

come out and join the club.” While the team takes competitions seriously, Pham said that for many of the participants, the sailing club is more about learning a craft and forming bonds than furiously chasing championships. “I have made a lot of great friends, friends I will keep in touch with for a long time after school,” Pham said.

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Hundreds of supporters participated in a reverse raffle with hopes of winning the top prize: a brand new BMW. The “Jimmy V Cruise to Key West” featured a tropicalthemed party held at the Raleigh Convention Center and offered supporters the opportunity to enjoy music and games. “We are really ecstatic with the turnout this year,” Dixon said. “With the golf tournament, tennis event and the reverse raffle, we were collectively able to raise a lot of money. We were pleased with the celebrities and sponsors that came out to show their support also.” Year after year, the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic continues to bring the community together to support cancer research. Although it was once again a success, more research is still necessary to find a cure for the disease that took Valvano’s life and has affected millions of other people’s lives as well. “As Jim said during his ESPY speech, we need your help,” said McCann. “Every donation helps. If people want to contribute one dollar, five dollars or one hundred dollars, every little bit helps the foundation’s cause.”

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Motivated students to assist Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society in reg istering and acting as local officers. 3.0 GPA required. Contact: Director@ PhiSigmaTheta.org

TheSTORYSHARK.com, a new Young Adult (YA) Book Review Blog, is looking for avid readers/writers to earn money by submitting their YA book reviews and other blog content. Earn $5 to $25 per submission depending on quality and length of content. Students interested in this opportunity should email us at storyshark@gmail.com.

Veterinary Receptionist/assistant needed for well equipped small animal hospital. 20 miles east of Raleigh. ideal position for motivated applicants with veterinary school aspirations. 1st sem vet school scholarship (instate tuition) or equivalent year end bonus provided for individual able to work fulltime for 1 year. Call 9195534601.

5BR 2BA Extra Nice! 1 mile from NCSU. Covered deck, large backyard, w/d, on greenway. $995/month. 1211 Fayette ville St. 9195233281. Available 8/31.

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The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is seeking individuals 18 and older that are interested in transporting After School participants between schools and after school sites. CDL licenses are preferred, but not required. Hours of availability must be from 1:305:30pm, MondayFriday. Pay rate is $10.00 an hour. Please call Beth Soles at 8316165 or email beth.soles@raleighnc.gov. The City of Raleigh is an Equal Opportunity Em ployer. Gymnastics Instructors Needed. Parttime/fulltime gymnastics in structors needed in North Raleigh. We can work around your schedule. Ex perience preferred but will train. Call 9198488180. Hab Techs Needed!! Maxim Healthcare needs staff to work w/developmentally disabled clients in Wake Co. Flexible hours in afternoons, evenings and week By The ends. $9$10/hr. Need own transporta tion. 919676 3118.

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• Page 11: A continuation of the story on the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic

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MEN’S GOLF

‘V Week’ carries on Valvano’s legacy Harnett Central quarterback commits to State

Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic provides philanthropy and fun

Harnett Central senior quarterback Brian Taylor has committed to play football for the Wolfpack next season. Taylor held other scholarship offers from East Carolina, Wake Forest and Clemson, but wanted to wait and commit to the Wolfpack. Taylor’s decision came on the heels of his team’s 54-31 season-opening win over Apex where the quarterback threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns.

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Wolfpack Challenge proves to be a success The first-ever Wolfpack Challenge volleyball scrimmage ended in a 2-2 tie between the Red and White squads Saturday night in Reynolds Coliseum. The scrimmage provided fans with their first opportunity to see the 10 newcomers in action, as well as first year coach Brian Bunn. The coaching staff decided before the game to limit the scrimmage to four games. The scrimmage allows the Pack to work on its weaknesses before its season opener against Western Kentucky in the Western Carolina Tournament on Aug. 27.

Women’s soccer host Coastal Carolina After a 2-1 season-opening loss to Texas, the women’s soccer team will try and bounce back as it hosts Coastal Carolina Monday night at 7 p.m. at Dail Soccer Field. The Wolfpack are coming off of a heartbreaking defeat as the Longhorns scored the gamewinning goal in the late stages of the contest. Freshman Jennie Krauser will attempt to duplicate her first collegiate game where she scored a goal in the 61st minute to even the score. Coastal Carolina lost its season opener 4-0 at Kentucky earlier this season. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 @ UCF Orlando, Fla., 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 VS. CINCINNATI Carter-Finley Stadium, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 @ GEORGIA TECH Atlanta, Ga., TBA SATURDAY, OCT. 2 VS. VIRGINIA TECH Carter-Finley Stadium, TBA SATURDAY OCT. 9 VS. BOSTON COLLEGE Carter-Finley Stadium, TBA SATURDAY, OCT. 16 @ EAST CAROLINA Greenville, N.C., noon THURSDAY, OCT. 28 VS. FLORIDA STATE Carter-Finley Stadium, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 28 @ CLEMSON Clemson, S.C., TBA SATURDAY, NOV. 3 VS. WAKE FOREST Carter-Finley Stadium, TBA SATURDAY, NOV. 20 @ NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill, N.C., TBA SATURDAY, NOV. 27 @ MARYLAND College Park, Md., TBA

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N.C. State’s Lonnie Poole Amount golf course played host to raised by golf the 17th annual Jimmy V tournament since 1993 Celebrity Golf Classic on Sunday as celebrities and Amount raised volunteers joined forces to by entire raise money for cancer refoundation since 1993 search. 13,352 spectators took part in honoring the Percentage of late Jim Valvano by attendproceeds that ing the event. According to go directly to cancer research Frank McCann, executive director of the tournament and a long-time friend of an event to raise significant Valvano’s, the golf classic funds for cancer research. We sat dow n was actuand put this ally the t hing toidea of the gether, and former what we have Wolfpack today is acbasketball tually Jim’s coach. vision.” “This One of the event was most bepart of loved figures Ji m’s v iin Wolfpack sion,” Mchistory, ValCann said. vano was “ We p u t diagnosed t he bluew it h bone prints for Frank McCann, executive ca ncer in this event director of the tournament June of 1992. together The native of w h i le he was sick. He wanted to have Queens, N.Y. was best known an event that would kick for winning the 1983 National off the foundation in its Championship and the enthuearly years and he wanted siastic personality that epito-

mized his teams. “Many of us know Jim was a man of visions, goals and dreams,” McCann said. “His dream was to have this event continue to raise funds for cancer research in order to fight this terrible disease.” Now in its 17th year, the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic has raised over $15 million for cancer research. All in all, the V Foundation has raised over

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“His dream was to have this event continue to raise funds for cancer research in order to fight this terrible disease.”

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Former Carolina Hurricanes center Rod Brind’Amour takes a break from the 2010 Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic at Lonnie Poole golf course to talk to a young fan. Brind’Amour was only one of many celebrities to take part in the tournament to benefit cancer research.

$100 million, with 100 percent of all proceeds going directly to cancer research. “Our goal was to raise $400,000 in this year’s golf tournament,” McCann said. “Hopefully within the next week or so, we will come to the realization that we accomplished our goal.” Along with donations, attendance also drastically rose from last year. Nearly 2,500

more spectators attended this year’s event compared to last year. “Attendance was excellent,” McCann said. “We were very pleased with the number of people who came to support the cause. The entire event is about the community, celebrities, sponsors and volunteers

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Club offers new members instruction, competition School’s oldest club looking to attract new members Tyler Everett Sports Editor

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 VS. WESTERN CAROLINA Carter-Finley Stadium, 6 p.m.

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INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: First information session: September 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Carmichael Room 2036

For the price of a few days of training and less than $110 per year, students can First race: have access to club sailboats September 25th they can take as far south Clemson as Florida. Once members have paid their annual dues Website: ncsusailing.org and been certified by senior Cost: $65 per semester or teammates, such access is $110 per year available to all members of State’s oldest club sport, the Boats: 7 flying juniors - 2 sailing team. Founded in person dinghy, 3 flying the 1950’s, the Sailing Club scots - 19 feet, holds as at North Carolina State many as 8 people University provides many Practices: held at Lake of its members with their Wheeler, with carpool first exposure to the world available to take members of sailing. to and from campus to Club president and comLake Wheeler modore Milton Mealla had SOURCE: CHANCELLOR’S never seen a sailboat prior OFFICE to his first day of practice with the sailing club. “I had never actually seen a sailboat before joining spend hundreds and hunthe club,” Mealla said. “I dreds of dollars to enjoy, had never seen a boat, and the sailing club also offers a I joined the club. I liked the competitive racing team for people and I kept show- experienced sailors looking to represent i ng up N.C. State for sail in compedays and tition. The meetmembers ings, of the sailand now, ing club here I w ho r a c e am.” compete in Mealla t he Interis by no Milton Mealla, sailing club scholastic means president and commodore Sailing Asthe only sociation’s club member who took a quick South Atlantic District liking to an activity he es- against representatives from other southeastern schools sentially stumbled into. “I was just looking for an including UNC-Chapel Hill activity,” club officer and and College of Charleston. senior Tan Pham said. “I The club was named the went to a meeting and fell University’s club sport of the year in 2003-2004, but in love with it right away.” In addition to introducing people to a pastime they would otherwise need to SAILING continued page 11

“I had never actually seen a sailboat before joining the club.”

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Freshman forward, Karri Owens, tries to dribble past the Texas defense during the second half of the NC State – Texas Women’s Soccer game on Dail Soccer Field on Aug 20. Texas beat NC State 2-1 bringing the Wolfpack’s record to 0-1.

Women’s soccer opens season with 2-1 loss to Texas Longhorns Women’s soccer falls to Texas, 2-1 Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer

The women’s soccer team dropped its season opener against the Texas Longhorns Friday night by a final score of 2-1. The match was physical and closely contested from start to finish. Within the first five minutes of the match, sophomore midfielder Kara Blosser picked up a yellow card on a collision with Texas goalie Alexa Gaul as both players attempted to make a play on a 50-50 ball. Senior forward Kara Baldy picked up another yellow card at the 12-minute mark. “For me, the one yellow that Kara Blosser got against the goalkeeper, that was a 50-50 ball that the referee thought was a foul,” coach Steve Springthorpe said. “I thought we played hard. We tackled the ball and did all of the things that we needed to do. And that’s college soccer for you.

That’s how we’re [going to] Gabby Zarnegar opened the scoring in the 49th minute on have to play. “ State’s first half was also a shot from the right side of characterized by missed scor- the net. Pack freshman Jennie Krausing opportunities. The Pack e r s c ore d attempted five her f irst shots on goal, career goal but could not 10 minutes put any points later on a on the board. put-back of Of those five a shot from s hot s , G au l Blosser. had to make “Kara t he save on Blosser ju st t wo of struck a them. The shot, I ran Longhorns also there, folstrugg led to lowed it and break through put a foot on offensively, as it,” KrausState only aler said. lowed one shot Steven Springthorpe, women’s “Coach on goal. soccer coach [Spring“Their goalie thorpe] almade amazing saves,” junior goalie Kim Kern ways says, ‘Follow the shot, folsaid. “She was very good. She low the shot, because you never helped keep them in the game know when the keeper might drop the ball,’ and she did.” in the first half. “ But in the 77th minute, In the second half, both teams began to create more opportunities on the offensive side of the ball. Texas forward SOCCER continued page 9

“For me, the one yellow that Kara Blosser got against the goalkeeper, that was a 5050 ball that the referee thought was a foul.”