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Board of Governors retreat results in legal inquiry Lawyers say Board did not violate open meeting laws.

“When a public body meets in closed session, it shall keep a general account of the closed session so that a person not in attendance would have Caroline Gallagher a reasonable understanding of what Correspondent transpired,” according to Chapter 143, Recent private meetings held by the Article 33C of the Board of Governors’ UNC System Board of Governors at a statutes. Due to the public and authoritaretreat has raised public concern that North Carolina Open Meetings law tive nature of the Board’s position, the public is conmay have been cerned about the violated. privacy of meetThe UNC Board ings. Student Body of Governors is lePresident Chandler gally responsible T homp s on adfor all decisions dressed her conand policies made cerns in an email. involving the Uni“I do not have versit y system, much information which includes on the [Board of 17 universities. Chandler Thompson, student body Governors] meetNorth Carolina president ing in question, state law requires but with the curall official meetings held by the Board of Governors rent climate and situations the UNC system is facing with budget cuts, etc. to be open to the public. While “official” meetings are re- I hope that any meeting in which busiquired to be open to the public, “so- ness especially impacts students will be open to the press and the public,” cial” meetings are not. “A social meeting or other informal Thompson said. As student body president, Thompassembly or gathering together of the members of a public body does not son holds a chair on the Board of constitute an official meeting unless Trustees for N.C. State. The board on called or held to evade the spirit and which she sits reports to the Board of purposes of this Article,” according to Governors, and the Board of Governors takes direction from the N.C. Board guidelines. Despite “social” meetings not being legislature. “I have an obligation to ensure required to be open to the public, the events and discussions of the meet- that students’ voices are heard and ings still need to be recorded so that opinions are sought, as well as the anyone not present may understand what took place. BOG continued page 3

“I have an obligation to ensure that students’ voices are heard and opinions are sought,”

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Hurricane Irene moves through the Bahamas Thursday, the NASA GOES-13 satellite capturing this image at 10:02 a.m. The hurricane is set to make landfall in North Carolina Saturday night. According to NASA, at the time the image was captured, Irene was about one-third the size of the entire U.S. east coast.

Hurricane Irene to miss Triangle, campus Although forecast models are unclear, meteorologists expect little damage. John Wall News Editor

Hurricane Irene, currently rated a category 3 storm, is not projected to cause damage in the Triangle, according to meteorology graduate students. Heading along the eastern seaboard, the storm is expected to hit

the North Carolina coast with full vigor. Areas surrounding campus are forecasted to receive some isolated storms and heavy rainfall accompanied by winds gusting in the 50s. David Church, a graduate student in tropical meteorology, said the outer banks will take the most damage. “The outer banks will be most under the gun,” Church said. “Most of the high impact weather will be east of the I-95 corridor.” Emergency plans have been enacted along the coast. Governor Bev Perdue has made statements daily hoping to

qualm fears of residents. “I talked to the director of the Red Cross, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, and they will do whatever we need to do. We have volunteers all over North Carolina who are ready to help. We have all the vehicles and all the supplies, so we are preparing as best we can,” Perdue said in a statement. A storm surge — high seas created by large windstorms — is the biggest threat to property and people along the coast of North Carolina.

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Muslims share traditions during Ramadan holiday The Muslim Student Association invites non-Muslims to partake in Ramadan during the fourth annual Fast-a-thon. Jack Borke Correspondent

While most students are taking advantage of meal plans and the newly renovated Atrium, the Muslim Student Association encouraged fasting to enlighten others of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, and contribute to the charity, Stop Hunger Now. The MSA’s fourth Fast-a-thon, held Thursday, is meant to be a way for Muslims around campus to come together and break their fast, and present an opportunity for non-Muslims to experience a typical day in the month of Ramadan and to abstain from eating and drinking. During the holy month of Ramadan, each Muslim is required to fast from dawn until dusk, or from the first prayer, the Fajr, until the fourth prayer, the Maghrib. Observers of the holiday are dependent on the movement of the sun to determine prayer times and length of fasting. Thursday, Muslims fasted from 5:08 a.m., all the way until 7:55 p.m. that night, a long thirteen hours without food or water. The famished participants gathered into the Talley Ballroom with growling stomachs and parched tongues, ready to break their day long fast.

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Doa'a Dorgham, a senior in psychology, laughs as a server loads her plate with seasoned beef livers, known as Albanian beef liver, during the Muslim Student Association Fast-a-thon for Ramadan on Thursday.

Mark Dyson, a senior in biochemistry, fasted with his Muslim friends. “[The fasting] made me really tired,” Dyson said. “It made schoolwork really hard.” Before the dinner, International Operations Director of Stop Hunger Now, Allen Renquist delivered a speech detailing the world’s troubles and fail-

ures concerning hunger and how his program is working to remedy them. The non-profit organization packages meals and distributes them to more than seventy impoverished countries around the world. So far they have packaged and shipped nearly fifty million meals to hungry people in need. During this event, participants were

encouraged to donate the amount of money they would have spent on food to Stop Hunger Now. Philip Dail, director of Advising and Admissions of the College of Textiles, contributed to the MSA and Stop Hunger Now by donating five dollars for every student of his that attended the event. According to Renquist,

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five dollars goes a long way, as Stop Hunger Now can feed four people with only $1. Stop Hunger Now has been closely tied in with the University since the group started its meal-packaging program six years ago. Just six months into the program, in 2005, the organization held an event on campus in which students packaged over 150,000 meals. Last week, they held a similar event and students packaged even more, totaling 160,000 meals. Renquist stressed that much more can be done to end hunger and used the Fast-a-thon as a way to get his message through. “For one billion people, everyday is like Ramadan,” Renquist said. “Except there is no guarantee of the breaking of fast [at the end of the day].” Following the speech, at precisely 7:55 p.m., Muslims and participants in the fast satisfied their hunger with a simple selection of dates, which is the traditional food Muslims eat after fasting. In the midst of breaking the fast, a Muslim youth led a short prayer. Muslims then walked to the far side of the ballroom, pointed towards Mecca, and prayed for the fourth time that day, which is the Maghrib prayer. This evening prayer signifies the end of the fast. With the end of the prayer, at last, it was time to eat a full meal.

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Tuesday 2:21 A.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSON Wolf Village Lots Officers observed student loitering in lot. It was determined subject was a resident. No action taken.

Thursday’s “Express Yourself” is the unsigned editorial and the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editorin-chief.

4:49 A.M. | DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Peele Hall Officers found graffiti painted on wall of facility. Based on paint color it was believed to be same suspect from earlier event.

As a correction to Thursday’s “Miller Field changes hands, changes faces,” no intramural sports competitions will be on Method Road. The only scheduled University Recreation events at Method Road are club sports. All intramural sports will be played on Lower Miller Field.

1:51 P.M. | INFORMATION Various Locations A tremor was felt across campus due to confirmed earthquake that occurred in Virginia. No damage or injuries reported.

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2:42 P.M. | BREAKING & ENTERING – VEHICLE Coliseum Deck Student reported vehicle had been entered and iPod stolen.

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5:24 P.M. | BREAKING & ENTERING – VEHICLE Coliseum Deck Staff member reported vehicle had been entered and money taken.

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en Evans, a freshman in biological and agricultural engineering, ducks as Greer Peterson, a sophomore in environmental technology, takes a swing during the Tau Kappa Epsilon gladiator jousting event on Harris Field Thursday. Peterson won the best-of-three match. “Winning’s a lot more fun than losing,” Peterson said. “But when you lose you do get to bounce around on the mat.”

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Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts Exhibition (Multi-Day Event) All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam.

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a group bike tour and learn how to navigate campus safely and efficiently on two wheels. Tours will cover a distance of three miles at a leisurely pace and will last approximately 45 minutes with stops. All levels of cyclists are welcome. Riders may bring their own bikes or borrow a WolfWheels bike from Campus Rec for free. All participants will receive a free aluminum water bottle. X-Men: First Class 7:00-9:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Witherspoon Cinema In 1962, Charles Xavier starts up a school and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend... and future archenemy. Kung Fu Panda 2 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Witherspoon Cinema Po joins forces with a group of new kung-fu masters to take on an old enemy with a deadly new weapon. Saturday Humans Vs. Zombies: Infection All Day Campus-wide Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts Exhibition (Multi-Day Event) All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings

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Sunday Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts Exhibition (Multi-Day Event) All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam.

Organic Fall Gardening Workshop 8 a.m. – noon Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm Stand 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4505 Tryon Road Teens in the Young Farmer Training Program will be selling their produce. Net Impact Trivia Night 6:00-8:30 p.m. Tir Na Nog Irish Pub Kung Fu Panda 2 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Po joins forces with a group of new kung-fu masters to take on an old enemy with a deadly new weapon. X-Men: First Class 9:00-11:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema In 1962, Charles Xavier starts up a school and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik

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Break-in near campus leads to no arrests Two suspects got away without arrest after disturbing a local apartment complex. Elise Heglar Deputy News Editor

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Karim Ghanem, a junior in biological sciences, kneels while praying at the Muslim Student Association’s annual Fast-a-thon on Thursday.

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The majority of the food served was from Pakistan. Dishes included beef livers, rice, bean salad and naan, a traditional flat bread that is a staple in the South Asian diet. Fatima Fareed, a freshman in elementary education and Vice President of the MSA, said the event was a huge success and enlightened non-Muslims on the tradition of Ramadan. “It was definitely a lot more people than expected,” Fareed said, “I think a lot of people are going to benefit from this.”

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Amal Kafi, a Meredith College student, eats seasoned rice, buttered chicken and Albanian beef livers at the Muslim Student Association Fast-a-thon on Thursday.

Dean’s talents revealed in library art exhibit College of Design leader makes his mark on D.H. Hill Library.

perspective to show the environment surrounding the structure,” Spencer said. “The artist’s realistic play with shadows makes me expect to see Pegasus come f lying around Erin Schnuit the cliff at any moment.” Correspondent Malecha was inspired for Marvin Malecha, the dean the Pegasus piece by one of his of the College of Design, has mentors, who was dean at the an exhibit called The Urge to University of Southern CaliDraw, the Cause to Ref lect: fornia. The two visited each Drawings, Sketchbooks, Prov- other frequently, and when a ocations open in the D.H. Hill job opportunity took Malecha’s colleague to Switzerland, the Library. It opened to the public Aug. tradition remained the same. “He was a brilliant architect, 12, and will have its grand opening celebration Sept. 15. and to keep himself awake he The exhibit will feature both would entertain imaginary design jobs. While in SwitzerMalecha and his artwork. land, he was T h e e xattempting to h i bit fe adesign twelve tures many houses for the different twelve Greek subjects gods and ranging goddesses,” from interMalecha said. woven Pep“Jok ingly, I per Trees in s a id ‘We l l, Greec e to you lived the imagiin southern nary home California, so that Pegayou know that sus m ig ht Marvin Malecha, each hou se have if he dean of the College of Design needs to have lived w ith a garage for t he Greek Pegasus,’ which inspired a goddess Athena. William Spencer, a sopho- philosophical debate that later more in environmental engi- gave me the idea to make a nest neering, described the piece for Pegasus in Athena’s home.” Malecha described art and “Athena’s nest for Pegasus” as his favorite in the entire col- drawing as a refuge from the lection and regarded the struc- fast-paced world that we all live ture sitting on a mountain as in, and says that inspiration almost illustrating the story in can come from all over. Taking the time to sit down and draw his head. “It’s interesting how he uses gives him a “sense of calm and

“He was a brilliant architect, and to keep himself awake he would entertain imaginary design jobs.”

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open meetings law followed,” Thompson said. “I don’t know a lot about the subject, but if they’re making policies that affect us, we should have the right to be involved,” Wendy Shea, a senior in English, said. Former Board member Andrew Payne has requested transcripts of the meetings to ensure the validity of the Board’s claim that the meetings were “social” and not

“official.” UNC Board of Governors Vice President for Communications Joni Worthington agreed to comply with Payne’s request in the next few weeks. Dudley Flood, a member of the Board, claimed legal counsel was present at the retreat to ensure there were no discussions on policies or other University business, according to the Daily Tar Heel. A statement by Board President Thomas Ross claims that, as half of the Board is new this year, the retreat was simply an orientation for new members who have not yet been sworn

Early Thursday morning, two unnamed suspicious people disturbed the Fincastle apartment complex, located off of Hillsborough Street. Marisa Akers, a junior in statistics and resident of the apartment complex, saw the suspects walking around the building around 4 a.m. The suspects approached a downstairs door of a resident’s porch at the complex and discussed going inside, according to Akers. “When they noticed that I saw them, they starting chatting me up and trying to act like they weren’t doing anything wrong. They kept saying that they were really high,” Akers said. The suspects allegedly walked into the apartment complex without any trouble due to an unlocked door at the front entrance. Jake S. Rabon, a resident of the apartments, found the suspects sleeping in the stairwell outside of his apartment around 4:45 a.m. when he was leaving for work. According to Rabon, the suspects claimed to be looking for a friend who was a resident. Rabon says that he tried politely asking the suspects to leave and received very negative responses

a chance to really see, interpret, and think about art in a deeper way than just looking at a photograph,” Malecha said. The exhibit is one of only two that Malecha has ever been featured in — the last being in 1982. The dean describes his art as something he does for himself and never expected anyone else to be interested in. Though he has never sold any of his art, he has written and illustrated a book titled Angels in Architecture. The book was not originally intended for any eyes other than those of his six-year-old daughter. “While I was away in Italy for four months, I would write little letters to my daughter everyday,” Malecha said. “One day, when she was eight or nine, she told me in August that for Christmas she wanted me to illustrate the letters I had written her years before.” Thus, the letters of a father to his loving daughter inspired a book that was eventually published. Several of the illustrations in the exhibit are straight from this collection. “I love the imperfection represented by a certain ‘roughness’ in the artistry,” Rianna Riddle said, a sophomore in business administration. “They really look like the artist was inspired by a passing view and was compelled to stop and record it.” The exhibit is open to the public during regular hours on the second floor of the library in the “Special Collections” room until Dec. 16. in. While they reviewed Board responsibilities and obligations, members did not discuss or make decisions regarding the University system. “As an early supporter of the creation of the N.C. Coalition for Open Government, [I] remain committed to transparency and openness,” Ross said. In response to whether or not the open meetings law may have been broken, Thompson remains optimistic. “I have confidence that our leaders would not put us in a situation such as this,” Thompson said.

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from them. He said that they mediately and get assistance,” were threatening violence and Sughrue said. Though dangerous situaclaimed that they would return later to hurt him if he called the tions do sometimes happen, Sughrue said that he does not police. “I was about to leave for work feel students have cause to and I saw them. I figured they be unsafe. He maintains that would be peaceful if I just asked people should always do their them to leave but they were im- best to be aware of their surmediately disruptive and rude,” roundings and to stay cautious at all times. Rabon said. “I would advise people to After asking them numerous times to leave the area and re- have a heightened awareness ceiving combative responses, no matter where they are, but Rabon said that he had no there is no reason to be extra choice but to call the police. nervous around campus,” The suspects f led the scene Sughrue said. Rabon does before any ofnot believe ficers arrived that the sus“All I knew pects will be to do was to apprehended call the poin this parlice. It’s why I ticular case. pay my taxes,” T houg h he Rabon said. said that the The police Larry Booth, owner of the p ol ic e d id a rrived in apartment building their job to a matter of the best of about 10 minutes, according to Rabon. The their ability, he admits that officers inspected the area and even he might not recognize spoke with residents but were the suspects in question. “If I saw the guys I probably unable to make any arrests for wouldn’t even recognize them,” the disturbance. “They [the police] were as Rabon said. Larry Booth, the owner of helpful as they could have been. They were very concerned the apartment building, said about the residents’ safety,” that incidents like this have been very uncommon for his Rabon said. Incidents such as this, ac- complex in the past. There has cording to Jim Sughrue, the only been one similar incident media specialist for the Ra- in six years, when a passerby leigh Police Department, are was trying to evade the rain. fairly common throughout Booth said that he would be the Raleigh area. Sughrue said fixing the broken door that that suspicious person reports led to the incident as soon as happen fairly often in the Ra- possible. “I’ll be taking measures to leigh area. “Whenever something like make sure nobody can get into this happens, we encourage that stairwell again,” Booth people to call the police im- said.

“If I saw the guys I probably wouldn’t even recognize them.”

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Endowing the right change on Hillsborough Street The Facts:

N.C. State’s endowment fund has recently contracted the land they own between Enterprise Street and Maiden Lane to Bernstein Companies for development. Bernstein Cos. plan to build a hotel with street-level retail space on the property.

Our Opinion:

The endowment fund can and will eventually turn a profit on the land contracted. However, it is not certain if the idea proposed will prove the most beneficial.

he owners of Sadlack’s Heroes and Schoolkids Records are not the only ones left wondering what the future holds for the block between Enterprise Street and Maiden Lane. The block recently contracted for development by Bernstein Companies is in store for a major overhaul. With little more defined in the planning stages other than a general idea of the building itself— a hotel with retail spaces below—it’s difficult to predict when N.C. State’s endowment will begin to turn a profit with its land investment. With nothing like this project currently succeeding on Hillsborough Street, the motive of this project is perplexing. It aims to create an environment similar to those found on Glenwood Avenue: Tobacco Road Sports Cafe, for example.

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It is difficult to imagine a complex such as this existing on the stretch of road from Dan Allen Drive to Pullen Road, where there are no buildings more than three stories high, excluding North Hall. Absent of a master plan to develop all of Hillsborough Street in a similar manner, the proposed complex appears out of place at best, which could affect its sustainability. As the N.C. State’s endowment fund currently owns the land and will be leasing or selling to Bernstein Cos., the vision of N.C. State in this project also call for pause. An examination of Hillsborough Street’s deficiencies results in a need for parking. It does not call for a hotel that

will exacerbate the problem. UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke both have four-star hotels: the Carolina Inn and the Hotel Washington Duke Inn. However, this does not necessitate the need for such a hotel here. It is possible the creation of this hotel will allow for a better catering to the needs of alumni, but with the four-star Marriott less than two miles away, the profitability of providing a space for the building of another in such tight proximity is not readily clear. The idea of the removal of the landmarks of Hillsborough Street is disheartening for a University steeped in tradition. Sadlack’s Heroes has existed on Hillsborough Street for 39

years and Schoolkids Records, while at various locations, has had a place on the street for 38 years. Whether one makes them a regular hangout is immaterial, as they are as much a part of the landscape as the Bell Tower. Sadly, in these tough economic times, tradition cannot be weighted as they used to be. Business is business and the decision to sell or lease the land and to whom is a business decision that should not be taken any differently. But, with the decision raising more questions than answers, it must be discussed whether maintaining the status quo on Hillsborough Street is preferable to this change at the moment. The project could prove successful, and for the betterment of all of us at N.C. State, let us hope it is.

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Don’t forget the environment

ith the second week of the semester coming to a close, most returning students will have roughly outlined a routine for their days ahead. Shivalik Fresh men, at Daga least a majorStaff Columnist ity of them, will have safely tucked away their campus and Wolfline maps and discovered how hectic their semesters will be. Quite a few of you might even be thinking of dropping some classes by now. As you get ready to settle down into this semester, let me bring back to your attention a global issue which may not be in vogue with the media anymore, but still impacts every one of the nearly 7 billion people on our planet: climate change. Yes, that’s right—it’s still happening. Climate change is as real today as it was during the Copenhagen and Cancun summits in the past two years. While discussions about climate change are extinct in the media today, researchers around the world a re busy trying to find solutions to avert the crisis. N.C. State isn’t far behind in the quest to find solutions. The interest i n cl i mate change at the University is heartening. According to the University’s Sustainability Office, close to 60 percent of the research currently taking place is related to energy in some way or another. This is a reassuring figure indeed. Alternative energy technologies are going to play a key role in any economy in the foreseeable future. It is good to see the University devoting this sizeable chunk of its resources on researching the technologies of the future. Some of you might believe that climate change is a scientific or environmental problem, but believe me, whatever college you are in, every single one of us can contribute in some way in saving the environment. For instance, the College of Management can focus on

management practices that define an efficient and more resource-friendly workplace in the 21st century. Similarly, students in the College of Design can think about the materials they use: can existing products be tweaked to incorporate more environmentally friendly components? Can natural settings play a bigger role in improving the aesthetics of an architectural project? We can all take part in protecting the environment. If all of this sounds a little too much, for starters, you can join a relevant student organization and meet people who are concerned about sustainability. Groups like the WolfPack Environmental Student Association are a good place to begin. Just meeting a group regularly will help you become more aware of the situation. You can also attend or organize a few events relating to sustainability with your student organization and help spread the word. If you’re interested in making a serious contribution, try to get in touch with a professor who has a research interest in some aspect of climate change. As students we have the enviable opportunity to be able to devote ourselves to an area that is totally of our own choosing. If you choose to help in this cause, you’re bound to find someone researching at the University who shares your interest. As you prepare for a relaxing weekend ahead, let me ask you to take a few moments and think about ways you can protect the environment—it still needs our help, and more so with each passing day.

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Would you like to see Hillsborough Street change? by Ryan Parry

“Ultimately, the city planners know what they’re doing when it comes to building new establishments. I agree with the changes they want to make on Hillsborough Street because of this.”

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Smile, it’s contagious

he day before classes started, my brother and I went through the Campus Crawl. Campus Crawl is an event where students can get a preview of some of the great activities Chelsey N.C. State has Francis to offer in the Staff Columnist coming year. Among all the groups, we found one group that really drew our interest—the Clown Nose Club. The members of the Clown Nose Club were wearing bright yellow shirts with red polka dots, with the back containing the message “You Rock!” NCSU students started a Clown Nose Club based off the Clown Nose Club at Penn State. Basically, the Clown Nose Club is an organization where members challenge each other to take positive social risks. They handed out little cards saying “You Rock!” and asked everyone to either give them to someone else or to put them where someone would find them. I handed my card to someone, and the smile on her face was amazing. It absolutely floors me how something that small and simple can make someone smile. A study by researchers at Harvard University in 2008 determined that, contrary to the popular saying, misery doesn’t love company but, as it turns out, happiness sure does.

The study determined that the happiness of an immediate contact increased an individual’s chances of becoming happy by 15 percent. The entire study makes sense, if you think about it. Within the last week, how often have you found yourself walking around campus smiling? My guess is probably not too often. It appears that it is somewhat of a rarity to see people walking around campus smiling. On the first day of the semester, David Jones, an agriculture education a nd ex tension professor, gave us an assignment to smile at people we walked past. He told us, when someone smiles at you, it’s virtually impossible for you to not smile back. He said he had smiled at four different people while he was walking to class that morning, and all four had smiled back at him. Since talking to my professor and being introduced to the Clown Nose Club, I’ve started thinking: how often do I smile at random people that I’m walking past? When was the last time someone arbitrarily

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smiled at me? I didn’t like the answers to either of those questions. So I decided to make a change, and to start smiling at people. Since my realization, I have started a new habit: anytime I see someone who looks a little down, I make sure to smile at them. Nine times out of 10, they smile back. Not only does it make them not look so down, but also it makes me happier to think I could have made that person’s day better. Grante d , i t ’s only been about a week, but so far I’m doing well. So, I dare you, NCSU, smile at different people. You never know whose day you’re going to make better.

“It appears that it is somewhat of a rarity to see people walking around campus smiling.”

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Challenges of class and culture shock INternational students encounter daily struggles as newcomers to American society. Young Lee

the time, really busy and there are a lot of merchandise, a lot of places for killing time and Only three months into his they also have more convenient time at N.C. State, Richard public transportation but here Wang was beat up, mugged it’s like another world.” Food is another issue that and left on the side of the road. With no wallet and no roots international students struggle established at the University, with. In addition to differences Wang was forced to cope with in food prices, dietary concerns something few students have to are common. “It takes too much time to cope with. But Wang sees things differ- cook for myself and if I go to a restaurant and eat fast food evently. As a new resident of the eryday, which I did try, it is reUnited States, Wang used his ally easy to get fat,” Wang said. In light of these issues, the newfound connections at the University to recover and flour- Office of International Serish, despite the trials of living vices and many other student in a new country. While it’s groups, including the Hamilton Scholnot the typiars, seek to cal internainteract with tional student and help inexperience, ternational other foreign students meet students say the challenges t hey cope of living in well once they America. get to NCSU, Lauren despite t he Ball, the prohardship. Jennifer Miller, gram coor Despite the N.C. State alumna dinator for intelligence t he O f f ic e and strength of Internainternational students may possess, college tional Services, highlights the is not without its challenges. benefits to all students of all Some of the difficulties these backgrounds offered by their students experience may come programs. “… It really is a good way for from the difference between their expectations and reality. American students who might Hiromi Bom, a Japanese not be able to study abroad to student who studied English learn about different cultures,” at NCSU during the summer, Ball said. “In today’s world, experienced difficulties in ful- regardless of the field you end up in job wise, you’re going to filling her academic goals. “I wanted to have more op- probably be dealing with someportunity to speak with native one from a different culture English speaker,” Hiromi said. than you are so building some The disorientation that of that cross-cultural sensitivstems from living in a differ- ity now really can translate in ent culture is frustrating too. the job market.” Serving international stuWith the top four home countries amongst international dents is not just a “one departstudents being Asian, the dif- ment” affair for N.C. State. ferences between Asian cities The Office of Student Conduct and American ones can be and the Counseling Center are departments that present unsettling. “For many Chinese students information about academic … the people who can afford expectations and counseling to come to America and get a and support. Other needs such master’s degree usually come as transportation, a major confrom a big city in China and cern for international students, based on the Chinese popu- are facing scrutiny from the lation,” Wang said. “The big University. “This semester the transcities are really crowded all Staff Writer

“I learned that sometimes it’s the simple things that people need help with.”

portation office has worked to include a new Wolfline route, which is going to be extremely convenient for a lot of the students that live off of Avent Ferry and Gorman street and study on Centennial Campus,” Ball said. “Again, that’s helpful for American students too, but for internationals that are dependent on public transportation to get to campus, it’s huge.” Nevertheless, most international students adapt in very admirable ways but, there are little things that American students can do to improve the experiences of international students. Many international students find the best help from them. Jennifer Miller, an alumna with degrees in business and international studies can relate. Through the Hamilton Scholars program, she mentored Cherry Liu, a Chinese student. Miller ended up showing Cherry around the state and took her to events like the North Carolina State Fair. “I learned that sometimes it’s the simple things that people need help with,” Miller said. “Things like leaving [one’s home country] and not knowing where to go grocery shopping… [or] more [like] helping someone feel at home…I think that’s what was most appreciated.” Nobumichi, a Japanese student who studied at NCSU over the summer, cited that making friends and talking with people from all over the world was the most enjoyable, memorable aspect of his trip to America. Any student can make an impact on a foreign student’s experience, according to Ball. “For [American] students who might not even be ready [to participate] in a step program, even introducing yourself to the international students in your class, getting to know them outside of any specific programming, really helping to welcome them to N.C. State.” When Wang was mugged, it was not just the Office of International Services that was able to help him. “Basically it’s the people that

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International students listen to an information session about finding success in America during Orientation.

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I knew not a long time…” Wang said. “I kind of got help from everybody, from friends, from some adults from church, from some people in my department so I’m just really thankful…” Photos courtesy of lauren ball

Students show their Wolfpack spirit during the 2009 International Student Orientation in Stewart Theater.

Clown Nose Club delivers cheer through service Similar to the organization at Pennsylvania State University, CNC works to spread acts of kindness. Nishanth Coontoor Correspondent

Committing random acts of kindness may be New Year’s resolutions or personal goals, but the Clown Nose Club makes sharing compassion with people around campus its mission. The Clown Nose Club is a newly formed student organization that revolves around the central idea that people matter. “We…believe random acts of kindness is contagious,” Alma Buljina, graduate student in higher education administration, said. “Little things such as sending out a card to a friend you haven’t spoken to in a long time, or sharing a meal with a complete stranger add up. This genuine positivity is worth spreading.” The club has more than a 100 enthusiasts since it’s recent founding at the University. The Clown Nose at N.C. State a chapter of the original at Pennsylvania State University. “During a recent trip, I had a chance…to meet members of this strangely-named club,”

Buljina said. “I had expected person who wants to change to see its members dress up the world around them,” Geist as clowns, and merely move said. “But for that to happen, around in that costume. Later, I have realized you must first when I learnt more about them, change your world.” Geist said her calling moI found it very interesting. I was ment was a day when she was even given a clown nose.” Buljina said she first envi- sitting next to an upset person sioned starting a chapter at on the bus. “She was close to crying,” N.C. State after taking her Geist said. “I asked her if she friends out to coffee. “I was initially unsure what was okay, and she replied with to do with the clown nose. Af- a ‘Yes, alright.’ I did not believe ter one really long and tiring her. When I asked her again, lecture, I decided to buy my she spoke at length about how friends some coffee. I shared she had to leave a community with them where this act of college due to health issues, and was now kindness unsure if was comshe could ing from, get back to and they studies. I were comcomforted pletely pepped to h t t p : / / s i t e s . g o o g l e . her saying tag along.” com/a/ncsu.edu/cnc/home its not the end, and Now Find the N.C. State Clown Nose Club’s college is w i t h a calendar of events here. again a formal possibilconstitution in place and an organi- ity. Maybe I was the first person zational structure, the Clown to have told her this.” The Clown Nose is both an Nose Club is more than just a club for friends, according to ice breaker and a symbol for the fact that people matter, accordBuljina. Natalie Geist, graduate stu- ing to Buljina. “It was inspired by the movie dent in higher education administration, said it was the Patch Adams, a comedy-drama idealist in her that motivated film starring Robin Williams,” Buljina said. her to join the club. The movie is based on the life “There is an idealist in every

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encouraging and equipping members, as well as those within their spheres of influence, to take positive social risks creatively utilizing symbols of joy (like a clown nose) in order to earn audience and gain rapport with people in hopes of initiating positive interaction redefining the norm in areas of social interaction Source: NC State Clown Nose Club facebook page

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the United States. “The biggest thing we are waiting to nail down is the intensity when it makes landfall,” continued from page 1 Church said. Hurricanes are highly un“The biggest threat will predictable beasts. Hurricane be the storm surge and Fran, which hit Raleigh in high winds along the coast,” 1996, left millions of dollars of damage in its wake. People Church said. Forecast models have statewide were left without been changing rapidly as power and were forced to drive the storm approaches. Chris hours to find dry ice to keep Marciano, a graduate stu- their food from spoiling. Trees fel l dent in atthrough roofs mospheric a s fa mi l ies science, struggled to was teachkeep safe. ing a class Tryon Pines, Thursday a neighborn ig ht at hood off of 9:30 p.m. Bill Hunt, a Raleigh resident and Tryon Road, “The survivor of Hurricane Fran w a s u nde r models development are not clearly in line yet,” Mar- in 1996. Although few homes ciano said. “It could go occupied what is now a large way up North toward the neighborhood, pine trees Chesapeake Bay, Delaware snapped and fell as winds exBay and New York. That is ceeded 115 mph. “During Fran a neighbor of what the media is focusing mine came banging on my door on right now.” Marciano said he is from during the eye of the storm,” New Jersey, and the liklei- Bill Hunt, a Raleigh resident hood of his hometown get- who survived the storm, said. “He said he had locked himself ting hit is good. “New Jersey has declared out of his house and his baby a state of emergency. Vrigi- was inside. “I ran down the street — the nia has declared a state of emergency; it’s obviously a eye had passed so we were in big deal. Back home, where the heavy wind and rain — I’m from, people have been and punched in his window asked to evacuate. People so he could get back inside. I along the coast should then ran back home, narrowly definitely heed warnings,” avoiding a falling pine tree in the process. I hope Irene Marciano said. Meteorologists are un- doesn’t hit us that hard.” clear on how strong the storm will be once it hits

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Raleigh resident Barbara Currie sits in her living room with her dogs, Champagne and Julep during an interview with Technician Thursday. Currie adopted the beagle-maltese mixes from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Julep, whose health costs have surpassed $1000, is not eligible to recieve any care from the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Julep is suffering from a tumor in her brain, but she is a tough little dog. She and her sister Champagne were born and bred here at N.C. State,” Currie said. “They’re my little Wolfpack dogs.”

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s Barbara Currie waited in the College of Veterinary Medicine, she’d made up her mind that she wanted Julep—a maltese and beagle mix—before the puppy was brought into the room.

“As soon as I saw Julep, I knew she was going to be trouble because she was 16 pounds, fat as a butterball. She came in and the first thing she did to impress me was to squat on the floor and pee,” Currie said. Thirteen years later, former research dogs Julep and Champagne are a happy, but costly part of Currie’s life as a retired state employee. Her situation has prompted her to seek a financial support system for the medical costs of ex-research animals like hers. Three years removed from the death of a previous pet and ready for another animal to love, Currie adopted Champagne and Julep nine months apart in 1999 and 2000 after a neighbor who attended the veterinary school introduced her to the adoption program. “I thought [a research dog] would be a good thing to have. It would be nice for them to have a home,” Currie said. Both dogs were bred to carry puppies for an allergy research program, according to Currie. Julep had two litters and Champagne fostered a puppy after her litter died. Currie was first notified the dogs had allergies when she adopted Champagne. “I would have taken her whether she had any allergies or not,” she said. The allergies were more or less managed over the years, but occasionally accidents would happen, Currie said. “I let [Champagne] have a dog cookie,” she said. “She got sick and it probably cost me $300-plus.” While Julep’s allergies haven’t been as bad as Champagne’s, in spring 2010 she began to have seizures and was diagnosed

with an inoperable brain tumor. Due to Julep’s age and condition, she is on seven medications for everything from seizures to eye infections. “Just the normal cost of having dogs can be a little expensive,” she said. “It is breaking my budget with all of the medicine she is taking.” Currie is seeking a support system to alleviate the medical costs incurred by Julep, Champagne and Misty, a nonresearch dog Currie has fostered. David Bristol, interim dean of the veterinary school, said the school does have a fund for indigent clients. “It is for folks who don’t have the funds,” he said, as long as they qualify. The budget amounts to around $200,000 a year. However, Currie said she is not indigent, but there is no other support system at the school that would help former research animals. “We have to focus our resources on the education of our students,” Bristol said. “The money we earn at the hospital goes back into running the hospital. It is not a profit center.” Currie said she doesn’t blame the vet school for her dogs’ ailments and recognizes the school’s financial issues caused by the economy. “I don’t want to make the school feel like they can’t adopt these animals out. They adopt these dogs out as is. They don’t make any promises for these dogs as to health,” Currie said. Bristol said the vet school’s adoptions are just like those of animal hospitals. “Once it is yours it is yours,” Bristol said.

Currie said she doesn’t want free care. She wants to see the research animals who gave part of their lives receive affordable care in return, whether it comes from the veterinary school or not. “If there was some sort of private fund that would help people maybe with tests or blood tests just at cost—[as opposed to] not giving anyone anything.” Among Currie’s ideas for funding sources was the Wolfpack club—taking care of their own—and private businesses that benefit from the research. Bristol, however, said that the situation is complex and could in some cases lead to more euthanasia if companies decide that is cheaper than adopting out and paying for care. “It is easy to say that others should pay towards adopted animals’ health care,” Bristol said, “but doing so could have unintended consequences.” Currie said she realized that, given Julep’s condition, the help she is seeking is not for Julep’s benefit. “[Julep] is getting a little worse now,” she said. “She is starting to lose her balance on one side. She is coming close to the end of her road.” According to Currie’s veterinarian, Joseph Gordon, Julep has put up a strong fight. “Julep has been a remarkable patient to survive as long as she has without more serious affects of the brain tumor.” But Currie is focused not just on her dogs. “I just think it would be nice for little dogs like Julep—and she really is a Wolfpack dog— to have some type of support,” Currie said.

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Raleigh resident Barbara Currie leashes up her dogs Champagne and Julep for a walk Thursday. She adopted the dogs from the veterinary school.

Beagle-maltese mix dogs Champage and Julep wait for a treat from owner Barbara Currie on a walk outside Currie’s Raleigh home Thursday.

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The Wolfpack’s home is the ACC N.C. State athletics would be better off remaining in its current conference. Matthew Hayes Patrick Easters/Technician

Tatiana Illova, a women’s tennis player volleys a ball.

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I’m really mad with myself, I speak to myself in Spanish.” Interestingly enough, Illova said she does the same thing. “When I talk to others, I speak English. When I curse at myself, I think in Slovak,” Illova said. Risquez says he loves being here at State, and he isn’t ruling out the possibility of staying in the U.S. to play soccer at its highest level. “Playing in Spain is actually

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hope that our team finishes in the first half and that I start as a freshman.” With the remaining practices before its opener in the Appalachian State Tournament, Bunn is still searching for Kearns’ place in the rotation. “As far as starting, it just depends,” Bunn said. “We still have a couple more days of practice. She’s going to contribute whether she starts the game or comes off the bench.

my dream,” Risquez admits. “My goal right now is to play for a Major League Soccer team, and I’m working really hard for it.” Being a student athlete at State is an amazing achievement in and of itself, but to come to Raleigh with only a basic knowledge of English and succeed in both athletics and academics is simply astonishing. Illova and Risquez epitomize the characteristics that define State athletics, and the diligence and dedication the two have shown proves that they have what it takes to be great leaders of the Pack. Sometimes as a defensive specialist you only play through rotations, so it all depends on what rotation we start in.” With all of the recent struggles of the program, Bunn believes that her addition to the program could serve as the perfect opportunity to turn the program around and become a contender in the ACC. When it comes to reshaping the face of a program, Bunn notices that a big talent can make anything possible. “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good,” Bunn said.

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Over the past year, there has been shuffle among the conferences, dynamically shifting the landscape of college sports. While the Big XII suffered the heaviest blow, losing two teams and a conference championship game for football, the Big Ten and newly minted Pac12 emerged victorious as the additions of Nebraska, Colorado and Utah offer both conferences new fan bases and the prospect of increased revenue. Even the Big East jumped in on the action, adding Texas Christian with the hope that they will solidify what has been a historically weak football conference. Despite all the movement, the ACC has stood firm and has expressed solidarity and satisfaction with their current alignment, leaving N.C. State largely unaffected by the moves. Recent rumors have arisen that the Southeastern Conference has courted Florida State and Clemson. After Texas A&M was denied a bid to become the 13th member of the SEC, the assumption can be made that the Seminoles and Tigers will stay put and

the ACC will remain intact at least through the 2012 season. Even with the current placidity across the conferences, it seems there could be another shakeup in the near future. While the rumors of a move for N.C. State have been few and far between, Wolfpack fans cannot help but wonder how their athletics program would change if they were to move to the SEC. Even Athletics Director Debbie Yow has addressed the potential move in a recent interview. “Our focus at State, as a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, continues to be how we can strengthen the conference,” Yow said. “The best way for us to do that is to win more and continue to graduate studentathletes. I respect the SEC and spent nine years in that league as a basketball coach at Kentucky and at Florida, but I love being home and enjoy being part of the ACC.” Despite the insistence a move is not imminent, fans can still ponder what a move to the SEC would look like. In all likelihood, NCSU would be moved to the East, while Texas A&M would be in the West to maintain balance in the divisional setup. While being in a conference with recent National Champions Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and Florida would present new challenges on the gridiron, it is left to wonder how State could be in a conference without any in-state rivals? Part of the allure of the ACC is knowing that bragging rights

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for North Carolina are always on the line. It’s hard to imagine a season where our opponent’s sideline is not emblazoned with royal blue, black and gold, or the most sickening shade of Carolina blue. While a new rival would surely arise by means of a border battle with South Carolina, I do not see the Gamecocks getting the same rise out the Pack faithful that our neighbors in Durham and Chapel Hill evoke. Yet, when rivalries are ignored, a move does not seem like such a bad idea. It would certainly assist in drawing more high profile recruits, most notably in football, as many young players dream of playing in the SEC. N.C. State would receive an immediate recruiting boost, easily becoming the most desirable football school in the state of North Carolina. While the ACC does have an automatic bid to a BCS bowl, the SEC has shown its strength, claiming the past five National Championships and frequently sending two teams to the BCS, a feat that results in extra money being allotted to the conference and its schools. More revenue could mean improved practice facilities, stadium expansions, and more lucrative apparel deals for the University. The caliber of the conference combined with increased television exposure and revenue that it brings would enable the University to sell itself in new ways and increase the quality of the teams that we put on the field.

Non-revenue sports would face the prospect of being cut if a conference move would be enacted, including teams such as men’s soccer, rifle and wrestling. The outlook of Wolfpack basketball would also change, as they would join a conference that is less competitive than the historically strong ACC. After zero NCAA Tournament appearances and a 25-55 conference record marred the Sidney Lowe era, a fresh start would be welcome. There are pros and cons to any change in life, and a conference switch is no different. The SEC represents the promised land for football programs across the nation, but there is no guarantee that the Wolfpack would see success. The Wolfpack would become a program that resembles recent teams from Kentucky or Tennessee; schools that excel on the basketball court and field good, bowl eligible football teams that are rarely in the championship hunt. For an athletics program that continues to show improvement and warrants high expectations in multiple sports, straying from the current path would potentially derail the whole process. While the prospect of becoming a member of the SEC is enough to captivate any fan, there is safety and success in the familiar. The ACC has been home of the Wolfpack since 1953 and should continue to be moving forward.

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5/17/08

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

8/26/11

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

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ACROSS 1 Henri’s here 4 Sci-fi psychic 10 Druid’s sacred hill 14 What a D.C. wall commemorates 15 Craps table tactic 16 Like some terrible reviews 17 Wee 18 Bandit feature? 19 Watch lights, briefly 20 Easy-to-use sock drawer organizer? 23 Emphatic words 24 Run-of-the-mill 27 Track position 28 Dog show eyecatchers? 32 Cornerstone abbr. 34 Just outside of 35 Rolls in the grass? 36 Feline alpha groups? 40 Palm Sunday carrier 43 German battleship Graf __ 44 1945 “Big Three” conference site 48 “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Are the Champions”? 52 Slangy negatives 53 14th-century Russian prince 54 Retro tees 56 Winter Olympics winner’s wall hanging? 60 Prussian pair 62 Stimulate 63 36 for nine, often 64 Votes for 65 Semi-sheer fabrics 66 Owner of Abbey Road Studios 67 Orkin target 68 Speak with conviction 69 Decoding org. DOWN 1 Fire up 2 Set pieces?

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3 Cry from one reaching the top 4 Lyrical poetic form 5 Zealot-plus 6 Appearance announcement 7 Gain __: get further ahead in the race 8 Empty weight 9 Mass music 10 “Honor Thy Father” author 11 Grows 12 Purged 13 Spots with slogans 21 Egg toss miss indicator 22 Light carriage 25 Flap 26 Dr. Leary’s turnon 29 No right __ 30 Jasmine neckwear, perhaps 31 Wicked 33 Sarajevo’s region 37 Forgetful writer’s letters? 38 Louvre Pyramid designer

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39 Subj. of an ’80s’90s financial crisis 40 EPA concern 41 Toyota RAV4, e.g. 42 Navy builders 45 Expose 46 St. Louis team, familiarly 47 Ancient kingdom on the Tigris

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49 Sign on 50 Star of France 51 Bakery utensil 55 Discharge 57 Price or Battle 58 Genesis grandson 59 H.S. courses 60 Cook quickly, in a way 61 Three-switch railroad track section

Sports

COUNTDOWN

• 8 days until the football season opener against the Liberty Flames.

INSIDE

• Page 7: A commentary piece on how the Wolfpack should remain in the ACC.

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ticketing

Technician’s guide to student ticketing

Intramural sports registration begins

Summary By Josh Hyatt | Graphics By Taylor Cashdan

The registration period for intramural sports began on Monday for individual and team sports. There are separate leagues for co-recreational, graduate/faculty/staff members, fraternities, and sororities. Registration for Flag Football, Elite League Flag Football, and Tennis are currently open for sign-ups. Soccer, Elite League Soccer, and NFL Pick ‘M open up for registration on Monday. To sign-up for a sport or to find more information go to: http://ncsu. edu/stud_affairs/campus_rec.

1. Access the site

2. Get into the system

Go to ticketreturn.com/ncsu and click on “Request/Claim Tickets.”

Source: Campus Rec

Men’s soccer prepares for season opener The Wolfpack will look to blank out the Red Flash today when it faces St. Francis for its season opening game. The squad fielded by new coach Kelly Findley will meet its first legitimate test after two scoreless exhibition games against UNCG and Davidson. The Pack fans look forward to finding out who Findley will actually field in his starting line-up and hope to see some goal creation opportunities in Findley’s first coaching debut.

4. print it

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Today Men’s soccer vs. St. francis Raleigh, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. App. State Boone, 7 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Old Dominion Raleigh, 8 p.m. Saturday Volleyball vs. Charlotte Boone, 10 a.m. Volleyball vs. Kennesaw State Boone, 4:30 p.m. Monday Women’s Soccer vs. LSU Raleigh, 5:30 p.m Men’s soccer vs. VMI Raleigh, 8 p.m.

Quote of the day “At N.C. State, I was able to learn the language from a daily life of spending time with my teammates and going to classes.” Jorge Risquez, sophomore midfielder

Did You know? With the new student ticketing policy, students will now fill roughly one-sixth of the CarterFinley Stadium stands and nearly one-fifth of the RBC Center for basketball.

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Print your ticket after it’s emailed to you.

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Check out these bus stops and times to get your ride to Carter-Finley.

Click “Request/Claim Ticket” next to the desired sporting event.

Source: Gopack.com

athletic schedule

5. get there quick

3. Reserve your spot

Screen shots courtesy of ticketreturn.com/ncsu

ign-up for the Wolfpack football season opener against the Liberty Flames began today at 12:01 a.m. and tickets for the game will remain available for request until Sat. Aug. 27 at 11:59 p.m. All N.C. State students are eligible for one free ticket and can reserve guest tickets, if available, for an additional cost. First-time users of the ticketing system may be confused as to what their password is when first

attempting to log into the TicketCenter. If you have never logged in before, your username will be your Unity ID and the password will be the last four digits of your Student ID followed by two-digit birth month and two-digit day of birth. For example, if your Student ID number is 123456789 and your date of birth is Mar. 4, your initial password would be 67890304. Once logged in, you can change your password if you want. Once you have requested and claimed your ticket,

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what else is there to do? For those students needing transportation to and from Carter-Finley Stadium, the Red Terror Bus Service will be available. Starting three hours before kick-off time, the buses will be making round-trips between campus and Carter-Finley every 30 min. After the game commences, Red Terror will transport students back to campus for a 90 min. time period after the game. Bus stops will be located at D.H. Hill Library and Carmichael Gym.

Volleyball

Student athletes chase dreams in a new world Varsity athletes from foreign countries acclimate to new classmates, new teammates, and new experiences. Austin Evans Correspondent

Have you ever tried to learn a second language? At this point in your life, you’ve most likely taken at least a few foreign languages classes. You may have even become fluent in multiple languages, but whether you are multilingual or not, you have probably experienced the struggle and frustration that comes with learning a new language. Imagine being placed in a land where virtually no one speaks the language you’ve spent your entire life learning and being fully immersed in a completely foreign culture where everything is different from all you have ever known. This may seem like a nightmare to many of us, but for many student athletes at N.C. State, it’s a reality. Tatiana Illova, a junior on the women’s tennis team, moved to the United States at the age of 20 after growing up in Povazska, Slovakia. It was as if she had moved to another world. “Everything was completely different,” Illova said. “The language, food, culture, everything was tough to adjust to.” Illova

said learning English was extremely difficult, but she managed to have a good understanding of the language by the end of her first semester at State. Despite catching on to the language so quickly, Illova said she struggled to keep up with things in the classroom. “I didn’t understand anything,” Illova said. “Professors were moving so fast.” Learning a new language can be a seemingly impossible ambition, but Jorge Risquez, a freshman on the men’s soccer team, has some insight on how he, like Illova, picked up the language in only a few months. “At N.C. State, I was able to learn the language from a daily life of spending time with my teammates and going to classes,” Risquez said. Risquez, who played at a soccer academy in Tampa, Fla. for one year before becoming a part of the Wolfpack, left his home in Caracas, Venezuela only two and a half years ago to pursue his dreams of a soccer career. “I already knew a lot of basic English words before I came here, but I wasn’t fluent,” Risquez said. “I read a lot of books and really studied hard which really helped me to speak fluently.” Although both players now fluently speak English, at times they revert to their native languages while competing. “Being the only South American on the team, I speak English while playing,” Risquez said. “But sometimes, when

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Freshmen Rachel Buckley and Alston Kearns listen to head coach Bryan Bunn between sets at the Wolfpack Challenge inside Reynolds Coliseum Aug. 20, 2011. Kearns decommitted to the University of Tennessee to play for Bunn and the Wolfpack.

Kearns has change of heart Volleyball recruit stays home to rock Reynolds. Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer

After an 11th place finish in the ACC for the 2010 season, the volleyball team may have finally caught its lucky break. After an initial verbal commit to Tennessee, the team landed a highly touted recruit in Alson Kearns. Kearns, a local product from Apex, N.C., has donned the accolades of being an Under Armour All-American and a top-10 ranking from ESPN. With all of these recognitions, it’s easy to see why N.C. State is very lucky to have her, but coach Bryan Bunn said he truly understands how fortunate the Wolfpack is, being that all of that talent came without much effort from Bunn. “We really didn’t recruit her,” Bunn said. “She had committed to go to Tennessee. I had seen her play before and I thought ‘that’s a good player, Tennessee has a really good player.’ Last April her club coach called me

and said ‘Alston doesn’t want to go to Tennessee anymore, she wants to stay closer to home. Are you guys interested?’ and I said, ‘of course.’ She came and visited and it turned out to be a good fit for both of us.” According to Bunn, the selling point brought her to State was its proximity to the town of Apex, which is located 12 miles southwest of campus. “I don’t know if she wanted to go out of state anymore,” Bunn said. “Sometimes they make a decision early in their junior year and then all of the sudden they don’t want to be that far from home.” In the midst of the Pack’s season, Kearns already has an understanding of what her role will be on this year’s roster as well as some goals she set for herself and the team. According to Bunn, she has all of the tools to make these ambitions come to life. “I hope that I can bring more energy to the court, make everything more lively and bring better communication,” Kearns said. “I really

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