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Students scammed across campus and CO2 included. All students had to pay for were paintballs. Michael Jensen, a junior in animal science, purchased one of the vouchers while taking a physics class in Riddick Hall. He said the two perpetrators looked students in the eye and spoke John Wall confidently, which led him to believe News Editor they were legitimate. “I didn’t notice them as being nerFraudulent activity across campus robbed students of cash and credit vous at all. They weren’t twiddling their fingers or shaking. It was a shock card information. Two males, who have yet to be to me when my professor emailed me identified, entered large classrooms letting me know what was going on,” last week promoting paintball out- Jensen said. Jensen paid $10 cash for a ticket ing vouchers. They pushed the fake vouchers onto students who had two advertising for Extreme Paintball in payment options — to either pay Durham, N.C. He had yet to check whether the card cash or have their is wor t h anycredit card inthing, but he said formation either he was skeptical. written down or “I looked it copied using caro v e r, a n d i t bon paper. looked legit. I Described as haven’t ca l led calm and conto check, but I v i nc i ng , t he y didn’t think it made presentawas forged. $10 tions at the beginning or end of Michael Jensen, junior in animal science for a $50 ticket seemed like classes with proa prett y good fessor consent. Both professors and students did not deal,” Jensen said. Student Body President Chandler think their presentations out of the ordinary as student groups present in Thompson has been on top of the situation. front of classes on a daily basis. She learned about the scam via Students were offered $50 coupons for $10. The coupons were redeemable Facebook, and notified Provost Warfor all-day paintball with masks, guns wick Arden and other high-ranking
Unknown subjects advertising paintball vouchers rob students of cash and credit card information.
“It was a shock to me when my professor emailed me letting me know what was going on.”
University administrators. During the first Student Government cabinet meeting of the year, Thompson brought up the incident. She said five S.G. representatives raised their hands when asked whether they had been in a class visited by the alleged con artists. “For as many people in the [cabinet meeting] to have heard the presentation, I figured that a good number of students were presented to by these people. [Cabinet members] made it seem like a lot of students paid for these tickets,” Thompson said. Collin March, a junior in political science, was one of the Student Government members in the cabinet meeting who raised his hand. He was in a large beekeeping class when he heard the presentation. “I have known organizations will do a quick reminder [about their organization’s events] before class, but I have never had anyone try to sell me anything,” March said. People who present in classes are generally required to have a permit. The two individuals gave their presentation in Donald Ellison’s physics
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class. Ellison, a professor in physics, said he learned through Campus Police a day later the people who entered his class were frauds. Jensen was in Ellison’s class that day. “I did not suspect there was anything wrong. I had no reason to believe that there was fraud involved,” Ellison said. Ellison sent out an email to students in his class notifying them to contact Campus Police if they had given the fraudsters cash or credit card informa-
tion. He has not seen the perpetrators since. Ellison has been a professor for 25 years, and has never before heard of anything similar to this incident. He described the event as a shock. “I would guess a maximum of five people [gave them money]. I have about 100 people in my class,” Ellison said. Photo illustration by taylor cashdan
Forecasting for the future
Facilities operations eliminates nearly 50 positions as it deals with another round of cuts.
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Rugby seeks legitimacy See page 8.
Services will undoubtedly be diminished. “It’s clear that we’re not going to be doing the same sorts of service levels that we used to do in the past,” Colby said. John Wall Melissa Benner, a second year stuNews Editor dent in agricultural business, said she Facilities management was dealt was satisfied with the overall state of yet another blow this year as the on-campus cleanliness. She does not University continues to deal with live on campus, but she spends a good budget cuts. Although the cuts deal of time going to classes. “Everything seems clean. The bighave not been handed down every year, they have received budgetary gest thing about anywhere you go is reductions over the majority of the keeping the bathroom up, but other past six years. Given inflation, the than that, everything is on par,” BenUniversity also has a yearly built-in ner said. Kiara Harvey, a senior in zoology, reduction due to the falling value also said the campus is tidy. of money. “I spend most of my time on-camFacilities management took losspus in the library. It is usually clean, es in particular areas. “A number of maintenance po- but if these cuts result in the library being dirty, I would sitions, including certainly spend less building maintetime on campus,” na nce, houseHarvey said. keeping and Katie Strickland, grounds, were a sophomore in ellost. And then we ementar y educalost a lot of budtion, does mainteget that normally nance work for the would have gone Jack Colby, assistant vice facilities operations for replacement chancellor for facilities department in Withof materials and operations erspoon St udent supplies,” Jack Center. She has been Colby, assistant vice chancellor for facilities op- doing the work for “over a year.” “I have seen more deadlines recenterations, said. All of the positions lost were un- ly. There are projects that have to be done in a certain amount of time. I filled, though. “All told, there have probably believe it has something to do with all been 45 positions or so that have of the construction going on around been attributed to the cuts,” Colby campus, but it could be due to budget said. “All of those were either va- cuts,” Strickland said. Facilities operations is also responcancies or positions that had not sible for maintaining air temperature been created.” Vital services have been pre- across campus, according to Strickland. Besides checking thermostats, served, according to Colby. “We think we have done a good she spends her time painting rooms job of looking at maintaining im- in the student center. “I haven’t noticed anything in parportant services for the campus, but you can’t take these types of ticular that would indicate we have a reductions year after year with- smaller budget. We keep a record of out expecting to see some of the how much we spend,” Strickland said. Strickland said she does not usuimpacts begin to show up. It’s not short-term — we don’t anticipate ally keep track of spending herself, getting any of these moneys re- and therefore could not comment on stored, so we are having to look at how much spending goes into Withnew ways of doing things,” Colby erspoon in particular. said.
“A number of maintenance positions were lost.”
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ryce Tyner, a graduate student in marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, works in his office in Jordan Hall Monday. “I’m verifying the National Weather Service’s forecasts for wind speeds and wind gusts during hurricane Irene,” Tyner said. “I’m using observations from the [Hurricane Research Division]. It looks like the National Weather Service was pretty accurate on the coast line, but not so much inland. It’s part of my Ph.D work to make wind forecasts for landfall and hurricanes more accurate. Having such a recent hurricane gives pretty good data.”
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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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The Urge to Draw, The Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library – Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA.
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POLICe BlOTTER Friday 1:23 p.m. | Information Off Campus Wake County Sheriff’s Office reported student was charged with several felony property crimes and underage consumption. NCSU PD referred student to the University for underage alcohol possession, theft and damage to property. 3:37 p.m. | Policy Violation SAS Hall Report of two subjects selling discounted coupons. Subjects were not located. 8:55 p.m. | Special Event Talley Student Center NCSU PD and Wake County Sheriff’s Office monitored Late Night Party. Intoxicated nonstudent was trespassed from the center for the duration of the weekend.
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Fabulous Faculty —Dr. Rob Dunn 4:00-5:00 p.m. D.H. Hill Library – Assembly Room Rob Dunn, assistant professor of biology, will read from and discuss his new book, The Wild Life of Our Bodies. The book explores the how the influence of wild species — including parasites, bacteria and predators — underpin humanity’s ability to thrive and prosper. Triathlon Club Inside Out Ride 6:00-7:00 p.m. Inside Out Sports in Cary Two pace groups: A - insanely fast (26-28mph), B - Fast (18-20mph). Meet’s at Inside Out in Cary.
Saturday 12:34 a.m. | Assist Other Agency Off Campus NCSU PD responded at the request of RPD, Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Cary PD at the execution of a search warrant. Two students were arrested by Cary PD for various felony and misdemeanor drug violations and referred by NCSU PD for possession of substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. 8:38 a.m. | Fire Alarm Clark Labs Officer responded to Freon alarm and made contact with staff member aware of the situation. 11:36 p.m. | Suspicious Person Fraternity Court Officer observed non-student loitering in the area. Subject was waiting for a friend and complied to leave the area. 2:00 p.m. | Harassing Emails Wolf Village Student reported receiving harassing emails.
4:15 p.m. | Concerned Behavior Wolf Village Officers contacted student in distress. Student was put in contact with on-call counselor. 5:09 p.m. | Assault Brooks Hall Student reported being assaulted and harassed by another student. Investigation ongoing. Appropriate personnel notified. 6:18 p.m. | Assist Another Agency Off Campus NCSU PD assisted RPD with drug investigation. Two students were referred to the University for odor of marijuana. Two students were referred for possession of marijuana. Sunday 1:44 a.m. | Assist Another Agency Off Campus NCSU PD assisted RPD in reference to a large party. Two students were referred to the University for underage alcohol possession and aiding and abetting a minor.
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12:52 a.m. | Suspicious Person Lake Raleigh Officer located two students at the pier. Students were advised of hours of operation and complied to leave the area. 2:33 a.m. | Suspicious Person Sullivan Hall Report of intoxicated subject causing a disturbance. Officer checked the area but did not locate anyone. 2:45 a.m. | Assist Other Agency Off Campus Officer assisted RPD with drug investigation. Student was referred for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and odor of marijuana. 5:25 p.m. | Special Event Lonnie Poole Golf Course NCSU PD and FP monitored the Jimmy V Golf Classic. Three medical assists.
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Expect increased traffic and congestion today in the area around McKimmon Center. A job fair is being hosted from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m., but an estimated 1,500-2,000 people are expected to arrive early. Attendees will park in the McK i mmon Center v isitor areas, the Varsity Drive Contractors’ Lot and another overflow lot located between Greek Village and Varsity Research Building. Motor Pool will be providing a shuttle service from satellite parking
Grains of Time Auditions 7:00-8:00 p.m. 204 Witherspoon Student Center We are looking for guys who can sing and beatbox, so if you can do either of those two things, come on down! Please come with a song and funny/embarrassing story or joke prepared. Wednesday 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. The Urge to Draw, The Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library – Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery Intramural Sports Registration All Day Online Sign up for intramural flag football, elite league flag football, elite league soccer, NFL Pick’M, and soccer online at http://ncsu. edu/stud_affairs/campus_rec/ intramural. Women in Bioscience 9:00-10:30 a.m. Talley Student Center, Walnut Room Are you interested in entrepreneurship and career growth for women involved in the biosciences? If so, this is a program for you! Christine Warrington, chapter leader and board member for Women in Bio (WIB), will discuss how this organization supports women in the biosciences. Learn how getting involved and networking with this organization will introduce you to some of the mainleaders within RTP’s bioscience community. Registration required: go.ncsu. edu/pflevents. Campus Farmers Market 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Brickyard There will be about 8-10 vendors out in front of D.H. Hill Library serving up local products from produce to cheese.
areas. Signage is in place and parking and traffic assistance is provided. Crews will be working in the pedestrian pathway — across from the old fountain area behind Talley Student Center — beginning today. Pedestrians will be shifted to the north side of Dunn Avenue. Emergency access will always remain available. As work progresses, the Office of Transportation will have a better idea of the time line and updates will follow. Source: Christine Klein, Public Communication Specialist for the Office of Transportation
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Teams, competitors and fans from across the country fill the floor of the Raleigh Convention Center on the first day of the Major League Gaming Pro Circuit’s stop in Raleigh Friday. More than 1,000 fans came out for the three-day event that featured showdowns between top-ranked gamers and teams from Europe, Korea and the U.S.
Major League Gaming changes prove successful Thanks to numerous changes, MLG Raleigh proves much more exciting and entertaining
“It’s interesting to see what all there is on display here,” Raynor said. The main attraction, the competition matches of Halo: Reach, StarCraft II and Call of Duty: Black Jordan Alsaqa Ops, were accordingly treated as Arts & Entertainment Editor showcase elements of the event. Instead of a single group of As they entered the Raleigh Convention Center this past weekend, bleachers for one of the games, as fans of Major League Gaming who was the case last year, each of the had attended MLG’s first Raleigh games on display was provided event last year were in for a pleas- with numerous rows of seats. This made for a ant surprise much easier .Though last viewing exyear’s event perience, as saw a modest t here was turnout and more t ha n set-up, t h is enough space year provided for attenda much more Kelsey Leht, a Charlotte native ees to relax focused, jamand enjoy a packed expematch. rience. The matches were also held in a The clear focus this time around was on giving attendees as much more continuous manner. This rebang for their buck as possible. duced the amount of time between From expanded seating for specta- rounds. Instead of a loop of the tors at the big matches to carnival- same few sponsors’ commercials, style games provided by sponsors, players were treated to color comattendees always had something mentary, player interviews, and at the StarCraft area, a documentary to do. Bill Raynor, a Raleigh citizen, about the fandom. Kelsey Lehr, a Charlotte native, found the event to be a fun excurhighly appreciated the amount of sion.
“I felt like there never really was a dull moment.”
content. “I felt like there never really was a dull moment,” Lehr said. “there was always something to see on the screen.” Besides simply watching matches, there was plenty to do. Several sponsors provided ways for attendees to win prizes and have fun. At the Stride Gum booth, people were welcome to take part in an Atari joystick ring toss, a pro player knockdown game and a challenge to untangle the cords of game controllers. Another challenge was provided by the National Guard booth, who ran a push-up competition for the more in-shape gamers in the crowd. For visitors looking for a bit more gaming at the competition, Sony was on site to provide just that. At the ‘Sony Compound,’ several high-profile PlayStation 3 titles were on display. A multiplayer competition for the soon-to-be-released Resistance 3 was open for anyone to enter, while Mortal Kombat was playable on arcade-style booths. Also on display were stations to demonstrate the use of PlayStation Move in games such as SOCOM 4, Killzone 3 and Resistance 3.
Highlights of MLG Raleigh Showcase Matches: Players were able to watch matches between the biggest players in teams in the titles Call of Duty: Black Ops, Halo: Reach, and StarCraft II. Free Giveaways: MLG sponsors on site included Stride Gum and Dr. Pepper, both of which were providing free samples of their products to attendees.
Mini-Games: Guests were invited to compete in carnivalstyle games at the booths for Stride Gum and the National Guard for a chance to win related prizes. Game Tournaments: Sony held tournaments among attendees in titles such as Mortal Kombat and Resistance 3 throughout the weekend. Celebrity Signings: Bigger name teams and players in each of the showcase games took time out of their busy competition schedule to meet the fans and sign autographs. Source: Jordan alsaqa
Sony also held a giveaway, giving attendants the chance to win a PlayStation 3 as well as several of the games and accessories ondisplay. There was much to see on the event floor this year, which meant there was always something for guests to do. Some, however, such as Jesse Holder, felt that there could have been more direction on where
and what everything was. “I’m not really a hardcore gamer,” Holder said, “so it would’ve been nice to have a bit more information about what all there was to do here. A map would’ve been a great help. Overall, though, attendees
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The Facts:
Hurricane Irene’s effects on Raleigh fell short of the overwhelming predictions of devastation; however, no updates or alerts were provided to students in the event the storm reached its anticipated potential.
Our Opinion:
The University is responsible for the safety of their students; this includes on and off campus. Students need to know the safety procedures and updates of a storm’s progression.
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Better safe than sorry
hile students in Raleigh found Hurricane Irene an excuse to throw a hurricane party, the damage Irene brought to the entire East Coast was truly devastating. Though Raleigh experienced minor rain and small gusts of wind, students were completely oblivious to the storm at hand, which in part is the University’s responsibility. University Housing’s website thoroughly outlines the policies and procedures if a hurricane is an imminent threat to student safety. However, due to the behavior of Irene, they should have been more active in notifying and informing students of the projected severe weather. Unless students were to go to
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the Housing website and navigate their way to the Weather Prepared section, they would have never known the proper procedure in the event the predictions of Hurricane Irene became reality. This unpreparedness, even in the lack of urgency of Irene, mimics the same disorganization of last year’s tornado, which destroyed parts of Shaw University. On Thursday, NASA calculated the hurricane at greater than 500 miles in diameter, Gov. Bev Perdue made it clear, no matter where the hurricane would hit it would impact half of the state, including the Triangle.
As soon as the hurricane was projected to have an impact on Raleigh, the University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, the department in charge of sending out Wolf Alerts, should have notified students about the coming storm, briefing students on the procedures in the event the storm intensified, as well as predictions on the storm’s impact. Merely, “closely monitoring forecasts during hurricane season” is not enough. The University should assume students do not regularly check various websites for the proper precautions, and in-
stead relay the information to the students by whatever means necessary. During the storm in Raleigh, students were out having hurricane parties and treating Irene as a big inside joke. Had it been worse, the lack of awareness would have negatively impacted the students not considering their own safety. Luckily, the storm did not have nearly as big of an impact on Raleigh as it was projected to on Thursday. That does not mean the procedures should go unannounced or unpublicized. Hurricane season is not yet over, so hopefully the University and students will learn from the false alarm that was Hurricane Irene and be prepared for next time.
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ave you ever wondered how a foreigner would look at your country? Have you ever wondered how you would look at another country? I hadn’t, until I relocated to the U.S.A. Now, Niveditha evereyday is a experience Sunderraj, new Staff Columnist for me. What you may view as mundane or annoying or may not view at all, is a fascination for me. I’m from India, all the way to the east. The land of the snake charmers and royal elephants—not. Things work rather differently here. For instance, traffic. Have you ever wondered how things would feel if all the vehicles were driving on the wrong side of the road? It wou ld fe e l weird, right? India has a r ig ht ha nd driver’s lane. So it’s a world of a difference for a “freshoff-the-boat,” which is what they call people like myself. I got here before school started and the only people who were around then were international students, the majority being graduate students. Many of which were people from India. So if you went to school during summer, you would see a bunch of people standing at a place with a map in hand looking disoriented. They don’t know who to ask or where to go. Most of the time the kind people of this country have thankfully lent us a helping
hand, which was a great relief. When I went to create a bank account here the tellers were the nicest and most hepful people. We got freebies and a ride back home, because it was too sunny and hot to walk back. This hospitality was certainly new to me. As you all know, the heat this summer was unbearable, especially for someone not used to this climate. The part of India I come from is a low temperature area. So I’ve been downing orange juices and soda by the gallon. Overall, I’ve been exploring this place and doing all the things worth doi ng , e xactly like all international students. And what really struck me is how polite and n ice t he people are here. They’ve made us foreigners feel totally at home. My graduate school experience at N.C. State started off with a bang. With all the awesome welcome parties and orientations—yeah we go through it too—I now know my classes aren’t going to be a breeze, but with the already experienced hospitality I’m sure I’ll get through them with a little help from my newfound friends.
“What you may view as mundane or annoying or may not view at all, is a fascination for me.”
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Was Hurricane Irene as bad as you expected? by Brett Morris
“No, I slept through it. I just looked outside and saw rain and went back to sleep.”
Predictions for Irene spun out of control.
Israel Card freshman, chemical engineering
Matthew Clark, junior in arts application
When the world stopped
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uly 11, 1996 was the day I learned the power of Mother Nature. She had fists like chain saws and breath that felt like putting your hand out the w i ndow on the highway. It was the day I felt the Earth-quaking power of Hurricane Ber t ha. She was a cruel mistress—I Russell doubt I’ll ever Witham f or g e t h e r. Senior Staff Columnist With a single wave she pulled a restaurant straight under the water and played with broken glass like no adult I had ever seen. I was eight years old and the numbers from that day convey nothing good. But my reality was, perverse or otherwise, a great day spent sitting in the hallway of my great-grandparents’ apartment, playing cards with my family as if the cacophony of destruction just outside those brick walls was irrelevant. It wasn’t a lost day. It was a day for the nervous laughter of adults and the blissful ignorance of a little kid. The monetary loss of that day was real for my family and those around us in Carteret County—Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach if you’re not familiar with those parts. My gain, though, was a closeness I still look fondly upon 15
years later. I had the same sort of experience this weekend, as North Carolina was once again swept into a fury by the power of Irene. The scale of this storm was nothing like that one 15 years ago when the world seemed to stand still for a day, but it was still enoug h of a wretch to break trees and send my friends and I into darkness for the day. Much like the time of B er t ha s o many years ago, Irene was an opportunity to forget about technology and unwind with some of the people in my life. The world slowed down to a much more reasonable pace— the television didn’t impede conversation and the computer couldn’t distract with its wares. Technology, in all its forms, has made our lives easier, safer and more connected in a lot of ways we’d be foolish to discount; and while it is indisputably ignorant to yearn for simpler times, a day somewhat removed from our era of technology was, in a way, quite relieving. I usually chuckle at one of my older coworker’s stories of the time before the gigabyte and
plug-and-play functionality, but his perspective seemed extraordinarily relevant as I sat in thought about where we’re headed. It’s absolutely incredible how quickly we’re hurtling forward into a future where the idea of a world without the Internet, smart phones and Google seems impossible. I remember life before Nintendo 64—it is palatable. The storm of 2011 simply served as reinforcement for me that I am still entertained by a group of friends, a bucket of ice and a deck of cards. I worry my younger brother or my own children will never be able to appreciate that experience and perspective the way I could. Will the simple pleasures still matter when even more of our lives have been simplified and rid of problems? I didn’t relish throwing away all the perishables in my fridge this morning, but Irene, like Bertha, is going to be a mostly happy memory for me. The constant blitz slowed down and the world almost stopped for a day.
“It wasn’t a lost day. It was a day for the nervous laughter of adults and the blissful ignorance of a little kid.”
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“I live in Wilmington and went home for the weekend, but it was awesome. We didn’t have power for five hours and just walked around with candles. And there were tons of perfect conches that got washed up on the shore. ” Jaliese Redman freshman, chemical engineering
“They said it was a Category 3 at sea but it was a Category 1 on land. I was disappointed. ” Leighton Cline sophomore, aerospace engineering
“No. They said it was going to be a Category 3. I have a house at the Outer Banks too, and it veered further east than they predicted. ” Mackenzie Blum freshman, biological engineering
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tuesday, august 30, 2011 • Page 5
Networks prepare new shows for fall As the new fall season starts up, networks begin to premiere their latest programs.
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or N.C. State students, classes have already started. However, many are still waiting for the return of their favorite television shows, while also waiting to see what new shows networks have to offer this fall. Here are a few of the new shows premiering this fall. Story By Young Lee
Terra Nova
Synopsis: With guns, dinosaurs, a big budget, and big names like Steven Spielberg, Fox hopes to draw viewers into its science-fiction tale of future humans who are forced to travel 85 million years in the past to try to create a more sustainable alternate future.
The X Factor
Synopsis: The latest in televised competitions is The X Factor, developed in the UK by producer Simon Cowell. Viewers can expect plenty of snarky comments, as well as a reunion between former American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.
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Network: Fox Airdate: September 8 Synopsis: This sitcom follows the life of a super nerdy girl (played by Zooey Deschanel) just getting over a messy break-up. With nowhere else to go, she must move in with three male roommates, and try to find a new purpose in life.
Network: NBC Airdate: September14 Synopsis: Another sitcom tackling the issue of modern parenthood is Up All Night. Featuring a stay-at-home dad and a successful career woman, the series will try to bring a new and interesting dynamic to a classic premise. The series stars Will Arnett, Christina Applegate, and Maya Rudolph.
Network: NBC Airdate: September 19 Synopsis: Taking place in America during the changing times of the 1960s is The Playboy Club, a drama about the status and the glamour that surrounds the Playboy Club and the mysteries, both good and bad, that lie in and around the world of beautiful Bunnies. Given the continued success of AMC’s Mad Men, it remains to be seen if America will support another series set in the ‘60s.
Network: Fox Airdate: September 26
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Network: CBS Airdate: September 19 Synopsis: Mirroring the times, this comedy features two drastically different broke girls working together as waitresses at a Brooklyn restaurant. Starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, the series aims to bring awkwardness and hilarity to audiences.
Network: ABC Airdate: September 21 Synopsis: Suburgatory features single father, George, and his 16-year-old daughter, Tessa, as they move from their apartment in New York City to the suburbs where they face different values and different lifestyles. The suburbs may be shocking but hopefully, the awkwardly funny situations the pair faces will also help draw them together.
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Network: Fox Airdate: October 30 Synopsis: Adding to Fox’s lineup of comedic cartoons is Allen Gregory, telling the story of a home-schooled brat getting accustomed to changes as he transitions into life studying at a public elementary school. Jonah Hill stars as the title character.
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The future impresses in Deus Ex Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Eleven years after the first game, Eidos Montreal returns Deus Ex series to glory. Steven Rau Correspondent
In 2000, the PC gaming world was introduced to Deus Ex, an action RPG which introduced players to the never-before felt experience of allowing players to make their own choices in the game. Though games released since then have attempted to allow players to make choices, none have been able to capture the way that Deus Ex did it. Even the 2003 sequel Deus Ex: Invisible War was unable to live up to the standards of its predecessor. To this day, Deus Ex is considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. With such a legacy behind it, I am glad to say that developer Eidos Montreal was able to live up to the name Deus Ex with Human Revolution. The game is set in 2027, where humanity has developed augmentations, bio-mechanical machinery that can allow someone to jump higher, lift heavier objects, become invisible or even become a master speaker in social situations. Players take on the role of Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT officer turned head of security for Sarif Industries, one of the top augmentation corporations in the world. An attack from a terrorist cell leaves Adam near death, leading to the installation of top-tier augmentations. Now more machine than man, Adam is tasked with trying to find who attacked Sarif
Industries, leading to a globehopping adventure full of i nt rig ue and conspiracy. A s stated before, Deus Ex is famous for allowing choice to affect the game, and Human Revolution is no different. As Adam Jensen, players can choose which augmentations to activate, allowing him to become a master hacker, punch through walls, or become invisible. This allows players to choose how they wish to play: they can go the Rambo route with guns blazing approach, or they can play it more stealthily. The latter option remains viable throughout, as players can go through t he entire game without firing a single bullet. Besides decidi ng how to augment you rsel f, t he levels are designed in such a way that if you can think of a way to get through, you can do it. Air vents and ladders will allow players to find various paths through levels. Conversely, if stealth and shooting aren’t a gamer’s strong suits, they can hack doors and computers or, with the right augmen-
tation, actually talk your way t hroug h a stage. The visual a nd ar t istic design of the game is absolutely beautiful. Though not the graphic powerhouse of some other games out
“The visual and artistic design of the game is absolutely beautiful.”
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Greg Fields, known in Major League Gaming as IdrA, competes against Korea’s Choi Ji Sung, also known as Bomber, in Starcraft II at the Major League Gaming Pro Circuit’s stop at the Raleigh Convention Center Friday. Starcraft II gamers play in climate-controlled, soundproofed booths and wear ear buds with noise-cancelling headphones on top to ensure complete silence and focus on the game.
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seemed satisfied with the experience MLG Raleigh provided. “I loved it,” Lehr said. “It was
really neat to be able to be here, and it was like a dream come true to see all my favorite StarCraft players.” Though the focus was on providing a great experience for attendees, the competitors themselves were also provided with
several upgrades this year. The StarCraft players competing on the main stage were provided with soundproof booths to play in. This allowed them to concentrate and not be distracted by the audience and commentators. An-
Abnormal team members Jessie Meacham and Leland Pascual compete in a Call of Duty: Black Ops match at the Major League Gaming Pro Circuit’s stop at the Raleigh Convention Center Friday. Meacham, Pascual and their two other teammates practice two hours a day online as a team.
other bonus for players was reserved front row seating, making it easy for them to wait until their next match began. With better exhibits, a greater focus on providing entertainment, and more event showcases, this year’s MLG Raleigh was
a success, managing to eclipse the fun attendees had at the organization’s first visit to the city. Should MLG return again, it will be interesting to see how they top themselves next year.
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Tyler Hoyt, coach of Halo 3 Major League Gaming team Status Quo, coaches his team during a match against Classic in the MLG Pro Circuit’s stop at the Raleigh Convention Center Friday. Each Halo 3 team consists of four players and a coach, who calls out the location of enemies and weapon respawns, strategizes with players and scouts tendencies of upcoming opponents. Hoyt and Status Quo went on to take fourth place in the competition, winning $5,600. The first place team, Final Boss, took home $20,000.
Main game stages draw crowds Showcasing player matches, main stages at MLG bring large amounts of attention, hype Phillip Lin Staff Writer
Introducing Halo: Reach and the upcoming Gears of War 3 game titles to professional competitive multiplayer, Microsoft had a big showing at the Major League Gaming event in Raleigh this year. Still, with MLG Raleigh increasing the show floor to include Call of Duty: Black Ops and StarCraft II, Microsoft had to share the limelight with its Playstation 3 and PC competitors.
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there, Deus Ex is able to create a world that is easy to imagine, feeling like one part Blade Runner and one part Renaissance
While Call of Duty on the PS3 received relatively light attention, StarCraft II took the center floor this year, with top Korean players traveling across the world to compete in Raleigh. Despite the attention placed on StarCraft II, the competitive gameplay found in Halo: Reach quickly escalated in intensity as the top teams fought towards the final match-ups. Ryan Morgan, a junior in mechanical engineering, wasn’t initially interested in the Halo tournament, but got into it as more games went on. “I heard one of the Reach players saying that it was cool they included StarCraft [this year],” Morgan said, “because in between games StarCraft
fans would come cheer on the Reach guys. Halo is consisted mostly of American teams and some European, but because of the MLG tournament some StarCraft fans would watch the Halo games and it actually caught the eye of some Korean players.” Released in November of 2010, Halo: Reach didn’t take its place in Major League Gaming officially until this year. The changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach have increased the teamwork-based strategy required to succeed in the game’s competitive multiplayer. Matt Werner, a junior in environmental technology, noticed the team effort displayed by the professional Halo teams. “Reach is definitely much big-
Epic Games did note that ger than Call of Duty,” Werner said. “I feel it’s a lot more skill- the game will be released next month on September 20, and based as well.” Microsoft also took the op- that the final product was show n at portunity to MLG with all host a match t he t wea k s in Gears of and improveWar 3 with ments made a team from since the Beta the game’s deform was revelopers, Epic leased to the Games. public earlier Ever popuMatt Werner, junior in this year. lar Gears of environmental technology With Halo War desig n 4 set for a director, Cliff Bleszinski, failed to show up at 2012 release, Microsoft will MLG Raleigh to promote the have plenty to show off next year as well. third installment. “There should be more Gears of War 3 didn’t get too much attention, to be honest,” booths next year,” Morgan Werner said. “It’s still pretty said. “I think with E-sports growing as it is, there should’ve early for that.”
been more available for fans to interact with outside of watching their favorite players compete.” Microsoft has begun implementing more of its own motion control technology in big game titles lately, and booths showcasing such tech would be welcome at MLG 2012. “This was my first MLG, and I thought it was great,” Werner said. “The games were all awesome, and the pros, as always, delivered.” MLG Raleigh 2011 has only grown since last year, and this second successful outing has all but secured MLG Raleigh as an annual event for years to come.
movement. The golden tint to the world adds greatly to the feel of the game. Despite all of these accomplishments, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is not a perfect game. The boss battles will most likely suck players out of the experience that the game
tries so hard to create, especially for those that choose the pacifistic route. The voice acting, while not horrible, does not manage to make the characters very memorable. Adam Jensen is probably the biggest example of this f law. For a man who
was forced into surgery and given augmentations, I imagine someone who doesn’t sound like Christian Bale’s Batman. The biggest problems, however, are the loading times. Most loading times last at least 30 seconds from start to finish. Between the numerous times
players will enter a new area or die, these times will add up. Despite the few problems, Deus Ex : Human Revolution managed to live up to the name of its revered predecessor, creating a new experience that will keep players going all the way to the end, and even
after to find a new method of success. Ultimately, any fan of the FPS or RPG genres or the science fiction genre should make it their goal to explore the augmented world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
“The games were all awesome, and the pros, as always, delivered.”
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Conor Benson, a freshman in aerospace engineering, and other enthusiastic fans cheer for the women’s soccer team as they play against LSU. “I really enjoy the comradery of the Student Wolfpack section,” Benson said.
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Will Durway, junior in mechanical engineering, and David McAllister, junior in math education, compete against Maryland.
Rugby
For those interested in playing rugby who are uncertain about the dangers of the sport, McAlister mentioned that the gameplay itself continued from page 8 is relatively safe. “Rugby’s a contact sport that the be looking at, but not necessarily implementing, is a grading policy. rest of the world plays in place of Our members will have to maintain a American football,” McAlister said. certain GPA to remain eligible. We’re “There’s no reason to worry about also going to start fundraising so we suffering any higher rate of injury in can offer some scholarships, as well.” rugby than you do in football. Statistically, rugby is a Team captain lot safer of a game Matt Pace, a seto play.” nior in biologiEven though the cal engineerfirst game is this ing, anticipates week, the club still his team will encourages all who bou nce back are interested in after a previMatt Pace, senior in joining to come to ous season of biological engineering a practice and test unfortunate the waters. Ramos events. “Last year, we were plagued by ill- hopes, by holding open tryouts, that ness and injury,” Pace said. “We went the rugby team will shed its stereo3-4. The year before, our record was type and be seen as a more approach8-2. We’re going to have a strong side able group of guys. “I think that a lot of people think this season with our returning aththat the rugby team is just a bunch letes and our new talent.”
“Last year, we were plagued by illness and injury.”
of gross guys,” Ramos said. “We’re not a bunch of ‘d-bags.’ We are an organized club and we have goals of being number one. We want people to come out and play rugby. It’s fun, it’s active, everyone can play, and it’s team oriented. You don’t have to be a star running back from high school. You can be 300-pounds and still score. It’s about who’s able to play with the team and who has that team mentality. Everything I do isn’t for myself; it’s for the rugby team. We’re family.” The team holds practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Method Road from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ramos doesn’t want anyone to feel too intimidated to come out and give the game a shot. “You might get hit by a guy a lot bigger than you every now and then, but it’s not going to happen often,” Ramos said. “Sometimes, you’ve just got to man up and take a hit. That’s rugby.”
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1-0 lead at halftime,” Springthorpe said. “If you get stuck into your habit and you can’t get out, it’s just going to cause issues for your team. We wanted to keep on attacking, but the final ten minutes was about sewing it up and keeping the win.” With this win, State improved its record to 4-0. Its next match will be against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 2 at University Park, Pa.
During this contest, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that the State student section was behind their school as they consistently chanted and cheered. Free t-shirts were thrown out to the lucky State fans in the bleachers who displayed the most spirit after forward Alex Berger scored the game deciding goal. An ominous thunderstorm approached Dail Soccer Stadium during halftime which delayed the game for over two hours. However, the game was not called and eventually resumed, resulting in a N.C. State victory. - Vince Grady
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ACC and SiriusXM Satellite Radio reach two-year extension The Atlantic Coast Conference and its multi-media rightsholders announced Monday that they have agreed to a two-year extension with SiriusXM Satellite Radio to allow games from all of its 12 schools to be carried by both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. The agreement extends a relationship between the ACC and SiriusXM which dates back seven years, as the ACC was the first intercollegiate conference to have its games broadcast over satellite radio, beginning in 2004. ACC Football games will be available this week, beginning on Thursday night. Source: theacc.org
O’Brien, Cole speak to local media With the season’s first game less than a week away, football coach Tom O’Brien and senior linebacker Audie Cole addressed local media at the Backyard Bistro. Among the highlights of the half an hour press conference, O’Brien analyzed the Liberty Flames and quarterback Mike Brown. Following his head coach, Cole reaffirmed his excitement for the upcoming season and said the team should put together a good game if they take care of their assignments. Source: GoPack
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Friday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. N.C. A&T Raleigh, 10 a.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. PENN. STATE Pittsburgh, Pa. 5 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER VS. SMU Durham, 5 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. WISCONSIN Raleigh, 5:30 p.m. Saturday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. WESTERN CAROLINA Raleigh, 12 p.m. FOOTBALL VS. LIBERTY Raleigh, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. CAMPBELL Raleigh, 7 p.m. Sunday WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. COLORADO COLLEGE/PITT TBA MEN’S SOCCER VS. UC SANTA BARBARA Durham, 12 p.m.
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Did You know? N.C. State has a perfect 1.000 winning percentage against 10 different teams who currently reside in BCS conferences. Included in those ten teams are Notre Dame, Texas and Iowa.
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Rugby seeks legitimacy NCSU Men’s Rugby Club prepares for season opener on Saturday. Josh Hyatt Sports Editor
Less than a week before its first game of the season, away against Cherry Point on Saturday, the N.C. State Men’s Rugby Club looks to improve its 46-year-old image on campus while improving its team depth. With 125 members, an average practice size of 60, and a coaching staff with nearly 90 years of combined rugby experience, it seems just a matter of time before that legitimacy is achieved. The team’s head coach, Robert McAlister, said the team is Contributed by NCSU Men’s Rugby Club preparing for its upcoming The men’s club rugby team scrums. The team currently holds try-outs during practices on competitions and looks for- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Method Road. ward to defending its previalso play seven-a-side rugby, member, desires his club to instead of seeming like our ous championship. which is a lot be viewed more like a varsity own separate club.” “The The team, who will be remore open of team. club fo“We’re trying to make our turning to practice on the a game. We’re cus is to the defending rugby team seem more official, fields at Method Road, has prepare champions of unlike years before,” Ramos already knocked down two for t he the ACI 7’s said. “In addition to playing, solid weeks of team pracupcoming Tournament, we have committees that you tice. McAlister expressed season,” which we will have to be on in order to be on his interest in expanding the McAli501(c)(3)-status club’s benbe preparing the team. ster said. “I feel like last year we weren’t efits offered to its members. for on Sept. “We will “We do have aspirations 17 and 18 in that organized. We just went be comGreensboro.” to practice on Tuesday and to model ourselves more peting in Thursday and had games on after the varsity sports on Brandon the ACRL Saturday. We did maybe two campus,” McAlister said. R a m o s , a league, Brandon Ramos, sophomore in community service projects “One of the things we will sophomore where nuclear engineering i n nu c l e a r and one for fundraising. That’s we w i l l not too much. We want to be engineering be playrugby continued page 7 ing 15-a-side rugby. We and club media committee more involved with the campus
“We want to be more involved with the campus instead of seeming like our own separate club.”
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Pack defeats Tigers in rainy weather Despite a two hour delay, Pack stays undefeated. Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer
The Wolfpack notched a dramatic 1-0 win over the LSU Tigers after a twohour, six minute delay due to a lightning warning. The game started off as a defensive struggle between the two teams until freshman Shelli Spamer shot a rocket from straight on in the 37th minute of the match. Even though the shot was saved by LSU goalie Megan Kinneman the attempt started the Pack’s motor on the offensive end. After two more shots on goal during the first half the N.C. State offensive attack finally pulled through with a goal from senior Alex Berger in the 34th minute of the match. It was shot from straight on and was tipped in mid-air by Kinneman until it rolled gently to the back of the net. The tally marks the senior’s third goal on both the season and her career. “I’m so blessed,” Berger said. “I just thank God. He’s with me all the time. That’s the only thing that was on my mind. I couldn’t believe it.” The second half concluded with a sliding shot from freshman Kristina Argiroff
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Freshman midfielder/forward Stephanie Bronson makes a play on the goal while fighting off three LSU defensive players during Monday’s game.
that was saved by Kinneman in the 51st minute. Goalkeeper Kim Kern kept the Tigers at bay with two more saves for the shutout. The Pack had an extended halftime due to the lightning delay, which lasted for two hours and six minutes. During the delay the team did its best to keep its mental energy directed towards the task at hand. “We went into the locker room, relaxed and tried to stay focused,” Berger said. “We talked about being smart, we knew the field was going to be slick when we came out.” According to coach Steve
Springthorpe, the Pack kept itself loose during the delay and even got to bond as a team. “When you’re sitting in a locker room for two hours, you can’t say a lot,” Springthorpe said. “They just went in, played music, talked and got to know each other.” The second half proved to be the Kim Kern show. Her play shined above the rest during the half, which included three saves in the second half, totaling at five for the match, which included two critical saves during the final ten minutes of the game to keep the game at a shutout.
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“K im was big time,” Springthorpe said. “Probably two or three big time legit saves that she made for us on key possessions of the game. She’s been really good this year. Actually she was fantastic for us last year. She’s just continued and been so confident as of right now and making a huge impact for our team.” Despite the lead, the Pack kept on attacking with another four shots on goal. “It’s too early to sit on a
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Strong bond brings Tatum back to State Bryan Tatum and Kellie Harper reunite. Leigh Woodard Staff Writer
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Bryan Tatum, who became part of Wolfpack athletics this July, and head women’s basketball Coach Kellie Harper, are back working alongside each other and proving the truth of this statement every day. Before beginning her tenure at N.C. State, Harper coached the Catamounts of Western Carolina to a Southern Conference title in 2009. During that season, Tatum was the strength and conditioning coach for the women’s basketball team in Cullowhee. While Tatum has been able to guide programs towards success, he has also had personal achievements as an athlete. During his student years at West Liberty State College, Tatum played defensive back for the football team and was a part of a conference championship-winning effort in 2000. He captained the team during his junior and senior seasons, and was All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection at defensive back . After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology and working in athletics for West Liberty, Western Kentucky and Western Carolina, Tatum has brought his wife and two young sons to Raleigh. As far as his goals at NCSU, Tatum hopes to aid the women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, rif le, track & field and cross country programs. When asked about his new position at State, Tatum expressed how his high expectations mirror those of Wolfpack athletics. “I’m really excited to be here,” Tatum said. “Everything is on an upswing in the athletic department. It’s an awesome coaching staff, the kids have good attitudes, and the desire to be successful.” Tatum stressed that attaining goals will ultimately be determined by the athletes’ desire to improve in the playing arena and in the weightroom. “I’m here to win,” Tatum said. “I’ve been fortunate to win championships but the kids have to do it. I’m here find ways to get them stronger and keep them healthy.” When posed with the question of how he would help keep the players motivated to actively seek success, Tatum thinks the women’s basketball team has what it takes. “I think the girls are on board,” Tatum said. “The xfactor is to get the kids to buy in and do it correctly. I make workouts as enjoyable as possible, but I won’t always be their favorite person. Reality is you won’t be at your best everyday but you have to find a way to get it done. That’s what champions do.” Tatum was up-front about his foresight for the women’s basketball team, which is
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COUNTDOWN
• 4 days until football season opener against the Liberty Flames.
INSIDE
• Page 7: More on men’s club rugby.
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club sports
ACC and SiriusXM Satellite Radio reach two-year extension The Atlantic Coast Conference and its multi-media rightsholders announced Monday that they have agreed to a two-year extension with SiriusXM Satellite Radio to allow games from all of its 12 schools to be carried by both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. The agreement extends a relationship between the ACC and SiriusXM which dates back seven years, as the ACC was the first intercollegiate conference to have its games broadcast over satellite radio, beginning in 2004. ACC Football games will be available this week, beginning on Thursday night. Source: theacc.org
O’Brien, Cole speak to local media With the season’s first game less than a week away, football coach Tom O’Brien and senior linebacker Audie Cole addressed local media at the Backyard Bistro. Among the highlights of the half an hour press conference, O’Brien analyzed the Liberty Flames and quarterback Mike Brown. Following his head coach, Cole reaffirmed his excitement for the upcoming season and said the team should put together a good game if they take care of their assignments. Source: GoPack
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Friday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. N.C. A&T Raleigh, 10 a.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. PENN. STATE Pittsburgh, Pa. 5 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER VS. SMU Durham, 5 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. WISCONSIN Raleigh, 5:30 p.m. Saturday WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. WESTERN CAROLINA Raleigh, 12 p.m. FOOTBALL VS. LIBERTY Raleigh, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. CAMPBELL Raleigh, 7 p.m. Sunday WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. COLORADO COLLEGE/PITT TBA MEN’S SOCCER VS. UC SANTA BARBARA Durham, 12 p.m.
on the Web At the time of printing, the men’s soccer game had not finished. For the VMI game recap, check technicianonline.com
Did You know? N.C. State has a perfect 1.000 winning percentage against 10 different teams who currently reside in BCS conferences. Included in those ten teams are Notre Dame, Texas and Iowa.
inside athletics
Rugby seeks legitimacy NCSU Men’s Rugby Club prepares for season opener on Saturday. Josh Hyatt Sports Editor
Less than a week before its first game of the season, away against Cherry Point on Saturday, the N.C. State Men’s Rugby Club looks to improve its 46-year-old image on campus while improving its team depth. With 125 members, an average practice size of 60, and a coaching staff with nearly 90 years of combined rugby experience, it seems just a matter of time before that legitimacy is achieved. The team’s head coach, Robert McAlister, said the team is Contributed by NCSU Men’s Rugby Club preparing for its upcoming The men’s club rugby team scrums. The team currently holds try-outs during practices on competitions and looks for- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Method Road. ward to defending its previalso play seven-a-side rugby, member, desires his club to instead of seeming like our ous championship. which is a lot be viewed more like a varsity own separate club.” “The The team, who will be remore open of team. club fo“We’re trying to make our turning to practice on the a game. We’re cus is to the defending rugby team seem more official, fields at Method Road, has prepare champions of unlike years before,” Ramos already knocked down two for t he the ACI 7’s said. “In addition to playing, solid weeks of team pracupcoming Tournament, we have committees that you tice. McAlister expressed season,” which we will have to be on in order to be on his interest in expanding the McAli501(c)(3)-status club’s benbe preparing the team. ster said. “I feel like last year we weren’t efits offered to its members. for on Sept. “We will “We do have aspirations 17 and 18 in that organized. We just went be comGreensboro.” to practice on Tuesday and to model ourselves more peting in Thursday and had games on after the varsity sports on Brandon the ACRL Saturday. We did maybe two campus,” McAlister said. R a m o s , a league, Brandon Ramos, sophomore in community service projects “One of the things we will sophomore where nuclear engineering i n nu c l e a r and one for fundraising. That’s we w i l l not too much. We want to be engineering be playrugby continued page 7 ing 15-a-side rugby. We and club media committee more involved with the campus
“We want to be more involved with the campus instead of seeming like our own separate club.”
women’s soccer
Pack defeats Tigers in rainy weather Despite a two hour delay, Pack stays undefeated. Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer
The Wolfpack notched a dramatic 1-0 win over the LSU Tigers after a twohour, six minute delay due to a lightning warning. The game started off as a defensive struggle between the two teams until freshman Shelli Spamer shot a rocket from straight on in the 37th minute of the match. Even though the shot was saved by LSU goalie Megan Kinneman the attempt started the Pack’s motor on the offensive end. After two more shots on goal during the first half the N.C. State offensive attack finally pulled through with a goal from senior Alex Berger in the 34th minute of the match. It was shot from straight on and was tipped in mid-air by Kinneman until it rolled gently to the back of the net. The tally marks the senior’s third goal on both the season and her career. “I’m so blessed,” Berger said. “I just thank God. He’s with me all the time. That’s the only thing that was on my mind. I couldn’t believe it.” The second half concluded with a sliding shot from freshman Kristina Argiroff
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Freshman midfielder/forward Stephanie Bronson makes a play on the goal while fighting off three LSU defensive players during Monday’s game.
that was saved by Kinneman in the 51st minute. Goalkeeper Kim Kern kept the Tigers at bay with two more saves for the shutout. The Pack had an extended halftime due to the lightning delay, which lasted for two hours and six minutes. During the delay the team did its best to keep its mental energy directed towards the task at hand. “We went into the locker room, relaxed and tried to stay focused,” Berger said. “We talked about being smart, we knew the field was going to be slick when we came out.” According to coach Steve
Springthorpe, the Pack kept itself loose during the delay and even got to bond as a team. “When you’re sitting in a locker room for two hours, you can’t say a lot,” Springthorpe said. “They just went in, played music, talked and got to know each other.” The second half proved to be the Kim Kern show. Her play shined above the rest during the half, which included three saves in the second half, totaling at five for the match, which included two critical saves during the final ten minutes of the game to keep the game at a shutout.
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“K im was big time,” Springthorpe said. “Probably two or three big time legit saves that she made for us on key possessions of the game. She’s been really good this year. Actually she was fantastic for us last year. She’s just continued and been so confident as of right now and making a huge impact for our team.” Despite the lead, the Pack kept on attacking with another four shots on goal. “It’s too early to sit on a
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Strong bond brings Tatum back to State Bryan Tatum and Kellie Harper reunite. Leigh Woodard Staff Writer
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Bryan Tatum, who became part of Wolfpack athletics this July, and head women’s basketball Coach Kellie Harper, are back working alongside each other and proving the truth of this statement every day. Before beginning her tenure at N.C. State, Harper coached the Catamounts of Western Carolina to a Southern Conference title in 2009. During that season, Tatum was the strength and conditioning coach for the women’s basketball team in Cullowhee. While Tatum has been able to guide programs towards success, he has also had personal achievements as an athlete. During his student years at West Liberty State College, Tatum played defensive back for the football team and was a part of a conference championship-winning effort in 2000. He captained the team during his junior and senior seasons, and was All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection at defensive back . After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology and working in athletics for West Liberty, Western Kentucky and Western Carolina, Tatum has brought his wife and two young sons to Raleigh. As far as his goals at NCSU, Tatum hopes to aid the women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, rif le, track & field and cross country programs. When asked about his new position at State, Tatum expressed how his high expectations mirror those of Wolfpack athletics. “I’m really excited to be here,” Tatum said. “Everything is on an upswing in the athletic department. It’s an awesome coaching staff, the kids have good attitudes, and the desire to be successful.” Tatum stressed that attaining goals will ultimately be determined by the athletes’ desire to improve in the playing arena and in the weightroom. “I’m here to win,” Tatum said. “I’ve been fortunate to win championships but the kids have to do it. I’m here find ways to get them stronger and keep them healthy.” When posed with the question of how he would help keep the players motivated to actively seek success, Tatum thinks the women’s basketball team has what it takes. “I think the girls are on board,” Tatum said. “The xfactor is to get the kids to buy in and do it correctly. I make workouts as enjoyable as possible, but I won’t always be their favorite person. Reality is you won’t be at your best everyday but you have to find a way to get it done. That’s what champions do.” Tatum was up-front about his foresight for the women’s basketball team, which is
tatum continued page 7
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