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University: iPads won’t replace textbooks Manufacturers of textbooks are already making electronic textbooks available to students. Pranay Deshpande Staff Writer
University of Notre Dame students enrolled in a year-long project management course received iPads this year as part of a research program to see if the Apple products can replace textbooks. N.C. State is exploring this possibility and how will it affect students and faculty members. But Marc Hoit, vice chancellor for the Office of Information Technology, said there are some drawbacks to iPads. “We already have electronic textbooks, iPads are great devices but they have some problems,” Hoit said. According to Hoit, one of the drawbacks to using an iPad over a textbook could be the ease of highlighting or marking the material. Reselling an electronic textbook, Hoit said, could also be inconvenient. “I am not really comfortable with iPads. Instead, using e-paper could be a better option and it is easier on eyes while reading,” Hoit said. Hoit said the availability of e-books could also be a problem because it’s the publishers’ decision to make books available in electronic format. “It is important to know how many books are available in electronic format. Some chemistry or engineering books that are not very common are not available in these formats,” Hoit said. According to Pat Hofmeister, associate director of University Bookstores, the introduction of iPads will not impact the bookstore.
“Remember that the Bookstore ex- iPads are not even computer screens,” ists to serve this campus community said Jeffrey Stonebraker, assistant proin many areas including textbooks, fessor of business administration. The change from moving from and that a portion of the profit is returned to the University in support of paper-based textbooks to iPads or need-based scholarships,” Hofmeister electronic textbooks on a large scale could be drastic. said. “It will take time, I am not really Availability of books for iPads could be the most important problem, ac- comfortable with iPads but I will get cording to Hoit, and it needs to be used to it if the change is forced,” Stonebraker said. sorted out before Although the the University u s e of i Pa d s moves to iPads. c ou ld be t he “There is no thing of future, point in having Hoit explained two electronic the Universit y books and six needs to analyze paper books for the impacts of one student, but such a decision. at N.C. State, we “Before makare very close to Rodney Axtman, graduate student in making electroning such a radical business administration ic textbooks a rechange there is a ality,” Hoit said. need to analyze According to Hofmeister, the book- statistics that support use of iPads store sold 185 iPads since the official in a University at such a large scale. product launch of the iPad in May, 82 iPads will impact students financially, of those sales occurred since the be- I hope they are cheaper,” Stonebraker ginning of the semester. iPads come said. in six different models ranging from The feasibility of daily use and re$499 to $829. turn on investment, Stonebraker said, “Students can use it now, many are are other factors that we need to conalready using it,” Hoit said. “We don’t sider before we implement this idea. recommend them what to buy.” “I don’t see the return of investment Hofmeister said he feels the degree here. Course-work online could be a to which electronic textbooks will better option. It really depends on how impact future traditional printed easy and efficient it is for use,” Stonetextbooks is uncertain even among braker said. industry experts, but that will not Rodney Axtman, graduate student diminish the Bookstore’s role as a pro- in business administration, said he vider of course materials to students prefers textbooks because highlightin any format. ing and taking notes are much easier. Although iPads have their advan“I am more comfortable reading tages, some students and faculty prefer a textbook when compared to an ethe traditional text. book, simply because it is much easier “I will prefer textbooks. Textbooks to read and take notes,” Axtman said. are comfortable and more readable, you can do more on textbooks and
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New stairway marks end of court renovations
Construction causes library alarm to empty building
Renovations add lawn space, accessibility and classroom space to the Court of North Carolina.
A contractor, renovating the Atrium, forgot to cover a fire alarm, forcing hundreds to evacuate D.H. Hill Library.
Joshua Chappell Correspondent
Students returning to campus after summer break found significant changes in the Court of North Carolina with the construction of a new stairway leading to the 1911 Building. The stairway was the third and final installment of a campaign to renovate and update the Court of North Carolina and to add an outdoor classroom to the court, according to Landscape Project Manger Lynn Swank. During the last fiscal year, University administration set aside a sum of money to plan for potential overall shortfalls in the budget. However, those cuts were not necessary, and the University was left with extra money that had to be used for projects constructed by the end of the fiscal year — June 30. Swank said the University has been renovating the Court of North Carolina for over a decade. “This project has been something that has been in the works since the mid-1990s,” Swank said. The overall budget for phase three was $326,000, which included the cost of walls, pavers, irrigation, sod and trees, according to Swank. Riley Contracting Group out of Cary contracted the third phase of the project, Swank said. Most of the bricks were obtained from Winston-Salem, but some of the bricks used in the project were reused bricks from around the campus. “The caveat with the money was that it had to go to projects that could be completed by June 30,” Swank said. “We started the project in April, and it carried us through until the third week in June, almost the end of the fiscal year.” According to Swank, the time constraints created by the lack of budget shortfall eventually turned out to be a positive thing. “About half of the project was completed during the summer semester, a sleepy time on campus,” Swank said. Student impact during the construction period was a high priority for University facilities staff. The closing of the alleyway between Park Shops and Poe Hall was the main point of pedestrian impact during the project, according to Swank. This area was used to get trucks into the construction area. None of the building entrances were impacted, and only the northwest area of the sidewalk in front of the 1911 Building was closed. Swank said she thinks the overall Court of North Carolina project — which also included the construction of an accessible path from Current Drive, an overlook terrace and a speed table— will benefit the student body.
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Connor Hovis, a freshman in First Year College, plays a racing game on an iPad in the University Bookstore. “I’ve never played on an iPad before but now I kinda want one so I can play games and check my e-mail.” The iPads have attracted many students in the University Bookstore and have been known for being excellent sources for killing time. “It’s like a big iPod!” Hovis said.
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As a frequently traversed area, the 1911 stairs are often used as students pass through the Court of North Carolina to halls such as Winston, Tompkins and Poe.
“Not only did we add a new accessible walkway down into the Court [of North Carolina], but we also increased lawn area in a popular spot for students to hang out, read and bask in the sun,” Swank said. Stephen Smith, a junior in mechanical engineering, said he is slightly disappointed to see the construction of the new steps. “They look nice, but I can no longer sled down the big hill when it snows,” Smith said. Sarah Cummings, a freshman in statistics, said she is extremely satisfied with the new look that the stairs bring to campus. “When I walk down the new stairs looking out into the Court of North Carolina, I am filled with delight.” Cummings said. “It makes me proud to be a Wolfpacker.” Swank said she thinks it makes the whole area look — and function — better. “The Court [of North Carolina] is considered an iconic location on campus, along with the Brickyard and the Free Expression Tunnel,” Swank said. “This development in the court makes the area something that the whole campus community can be proud of.”
D.H. Hill Library was emptied Tuesday around lunch time because of a mistake by contractors, according to Bill Stevenson, University fire marshal. According to Stevenson, a contractor working in the Atrium forgot to cover up a fire alarm, while cutting steel, which activated the fire alarm. “The contractor was cutting steel with a torch. A nearby fire alarm had not been covered up, which was activated and emptied the Atrium and D.H. Hill Library,” Stevenson said. Stevenson said the University Fire Department approved a temporary disconnect of the fire alarm in certain areas while construction is happening. Contractors are allowed to cover up smoke detectors in specific areas,
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approved by the University Fire Department. “We’ve discussed this problem with the contractor to make sure they follow our rules,” Stevenson said. The fire alarm for the Atrium and D.H. Hill Library are connected, with the control room being in D.H. Hill library, Stevenson said. “D.H. Hill Library is not a building we want to dump,” Stevenson said. “There’s students studying for tests and doing homework.” When an employee with the University Fire Department reached the Atrium, the contractor did not share all the information, Stevenson said. “My guy didn’t get all the information, which caused him to have to go farther into the building to make sure nothing was really wrong,” Stevenson said. “There was too long of a delay verifying nothing was wrong.” Stevenson said the University Fire Department is putting more restrictions on the contractor. “We’re planning to intensify our visits to the Atrium while the contractors are working,” Stevenson said.
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In Tuesday’s “Dining joins 10% Campaign,” the subhead was “The goal of the 10% campaign is to have 10% locally produced foods in the Dining Hall and Catering Operations by 2012.”
Looking for a unique form of entertainment? Join other students in a local celebration of amateur home movies and a chance to learn how to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Regardless of material to screen, home movies can be enjoyed by all and are a fun spectator sport. The event will be held at the N.C. State Archives Auditorium, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh on Saturday, October 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Parking is free. What can be shown? Search for the family’s home movies (of vacation, holidays, family events, whatever), and bring a reel or two of 8mm, Super 8, or 16mm home movies, but no video or slides. Information on how to preserve the videos will be available. For more information contact, Skip Elsheimer: skip@avgeeks. com or Marsha Orgeron: marsha_orgeron@ncsu. edu.
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anneke Parrish, a freshman in philosophy, and Zach Howell, a sopmomore in sociology, explore the “Southern Roots of Mid-Century Modern” exhibit on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, on display at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design in Talley Student Center until December 18, 2010. Both students admit that they only visit art museums on occasion, when there are special exhibits.
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Officer conducted welfare check at the request of student.
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1:02 A.M. | TRAFFIC STOP Blue Ridge Rd/Hillsborough St Officer attempted to stop vehicle for Careless & Reckless and suspicion of DWI. Vehicle refused to stop. Pursuit was called off.
1:28 A.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Wolf Village Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student was transported for treatment. 1:29 A.M. | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Varsity Park & Ride Officer located student and non-student in vehicle. Subjects complied to leave the area. No action taken.
10:38 A.M. | ASSISTANCE Centennial Middle School Report of subjects trespassing on school property. Officer spoke with non-student who stated group had received permission from administration. Officer instructed subject to ensure proper notification were made.
8:54 A.M. | ASSIST ANOTHER AGENCY Fairgrounds Lot NCSU Police Dept. assisted Fairground Police with illegally parked vehicles belonging to Vet School Employees. Officers were unable to make contact with employees.
3:20 A.M. | WELFARE CHECK Avent Ferry Complex
4:59 A.M. | ALCOHOL VIOLATION Coliseum Deck Officers assisted intoxicated student who had passed out. Student was referred for Underage Alcohol.
1:20 P.M. | LARCENY-VEHICLE Upper Wood Lot Non-student reported unsecured vehicle had been stolen.
12:29 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSON D.H. Hill Library Student reported suspicious subject. Officers searched area but did not locate anyone matching the description of subject.
3:05 P.M. | BREAKING & ENTERING-VEHICLE Upper Wood Lot Student reported GPS and cash had been stolen from unsecured vehicle.
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Today CAMPUS FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brickyard ENGINEERING BUILDING III DEDICATION 2 p.m. Centennial Campus CALENDAR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE ORIENTATION 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Office of Equal Oppourtunity Ongoing Events SEQUENCE OF IMPRESSIONS: THE WORK OF DOUGLAS GORSLINE, 1946 TO 1981 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art and Design SOUTHERN ROOTS OF MIDCENTURY MODERN Noon to 8:00 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art and Design CRAFTS CENTER FALL CLASSES All Day The Crafts Center “QUILTING IS ART” EXHIBITION All Day The Crafts Center STUDENT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST @ N.C. STATE BOOKSTORES All Day NCSU Bookstores DELTA FALL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN All Day ITTC Labs in D.H. Hill Library
6:35 P.M. | BREAKING & ENTERING-VEHICLE Venture Deck Non-student reported bicycle had been stolen from secured vehicle. 6:52 P.M. | HIT & RUN Lamper Drive Student reported unknown vehicle had struck parked vehicle causing damage. Damage estimated to be greater than $1000.
7:26 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT Wolf Village Student reported attending off campus party but did not remember what happened after leaving party. Investigation ongoing.
How Can I Effectively Work and Learn in a Diverse Community? The Office for Equal Opportunity sponsors programs throughout the year to help the campus community learn more about equal opportunity and diversity. These programs will enhance your perspective and build your skills. Upcoming programs* include: Equal Opportunity Institute Wednesday, 9/15/2010, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Protected Class of Sex The Protected Class of Race and Color Wednesday, 10/13/2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10/19/2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Response The EEOC Thursday, 10/21/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10/26/2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wednesday, 10/27/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, 11/3/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Protected Class of Veteran Status The Protected Class of National Origin Wednesday, 11/10/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 11/16/2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Building Bridges: Strengthening Leadership for Diverse Communities Exploring Oppression Wednesday, 11/17/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12/1/2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *Programs are FREE with NC State ID. Learn more and register at http://www.ncsu.edu/equal_op/education.html.
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chools across the nation are looking at better ways to provide students with accessible books. Universities are trying to be more cost effective by printing their own books or providing electronic versions of books. But, at N.C. State, digital copies are not available for all books, despite the increase interest in iPads and Kindles on campus. This can be a reality with the help of the faculty who determine which books are used. With 1,911 teaching faculty from N.C. State and other universities across the country ordering books each semester, it is possible for professors to have a strong voice. Without the professors’ demand, there would be no textbooks. In this way, professors should demand
THE FACTS:
The University of Notre Dame loaned to a project management class to test the effectiveness of electronic books and iPads in the classroom. Feedback from the students have been positive.
OUR OPINION:
Professors should push for more electronic versions of textbooks, both for the students and the future of technology.
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more digital books, which will make it possible for students to gain access to the books electronically. Publishers would be challenged to make the electronic versions compatible with all technologies, whether it is an iPod or a laptop, because of this demand. Faculty should also look at this as a great opportunity to expand their coverage. Many faculty contribute to textbooks, either with their research or actually writing the content, but the possibilities with electronic copies are endless. Quizzes can be interactive, graphs and pictures can be expanded into movies and slide-
With paperless textbooks, we wouldn’t be supporting lumber or paper production and we would be decreasing the use shows, and there could even of fuel, because we would be be links to detailed websites getting smaller shipments. and research to provide a betMarkets are influenced by ter learning experience within demand, and demand is inthe book. Students will also be fluenced by power. Professors more empowered to have their have the power to make the books because they will be easy change and make a difference to carry, more interesting and in textbook availability for stumost likely cheaper. dents now and in the future. Although the Bookstore’s FAQ site contains broken links, faculty have the resources to make this change. The Bookstore is available for questions about electronic books, but professors need to ask. At N.C. State, this push would help our goal to be more green and also show we are on the cutting edge of technology.
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Getting sleep is essential Getting ready to go to bed the other night, I was struck by how little I think about sleeping. Granted, it is simply an innate habit ingrained in our genes. However, if I fail to get a good night’s sleep, I lack focus and stamina in my classroom performance. I am sure others are the same way. Generally, sleep is characterized by a reduction in voluntary movement and decreased response to outside stimuli. While asleep, Alex Lewis our body conColumnist structs cells and gets us prepared mentally and physically for the next day. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adequate rest is absolutely essential to our survival and it can play a key role in the effectiveness of carrying out our daily routine, especially in the classroom. Admittedly, my academic performance wa sn’t i mpressive last y e a r. L i k e many other st udent s, I would head off to bed well after midnight and wake up just in time to attend my 8 a.m. English class. In a half-hearted attempt, I would amass a small pile of notes throughout the day to use when I completed my less than stellar homework. By the time my grades were reported, I wasn’t particularly thrilled about informing my parents of my GPA. According to Dr. Ed Ehlinger of the University of Michigan, students who reported few nights of adequate sleep had an average GPA of 3.08 versus 3.27 for those students who had no sleep deficiencies. This may appear to be a negligible differ-
ence in grades, however, .2 can make all the difference to get your dream job after college. Perhaps my folks had a point when I was a child when they shut off the television and 10 PM and required me to get a good night’s rest. It is possible and I urge everyone to get the a good amount of sleep. Although we have only been back in the classroom for a month, I have noticed a positive swing in my academics. I strive to get 8 hours of sleep each night and by the time I make an appearance for class, I am well-rested, alert, and ready to tackle whatever my professors toss at me. I am sure everyone has several goals to reach this year, not the least being academic excellence. You should st i l l ca n cram your nose in a book and g l a re at the instructor in lecture, but these attempts will be futile if you don’t receive the proper amount of rest. So hit the hay, count some sheep, and knock out your coursework.
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Would you prefer a digital option for your textbooks? Why or why not? BY KENT MAHONEY
“No, because I like marking up my book and writing notes in them.”
Christian O’Neal, sophomore in mechanical engineering
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technicianonline.com. Tuffy the Tamaskan, Sept. 9 I write you with mixed emotion about the new found NCSU Mascot “Tuffy.” I am truly honored that NCSU has chosen a Tamaskan Dog to represent the school at the home football games. I have owned Tamaskan dogs since 2007, shortly after their introduction to the United States. Upon getting involved with the Tamaskan dogs, I joined the National Tamaskan Club of America (NTCA) as a founding member. For over a year now, I have been the NTCA President and been very active in the positive promotion of the breed. I have personally met Kevin Settineri and have visited Right Puppy Kennel. In early 2008 The NTCA along with the Tamaskan Dog Registry (TDR) tried working with Mr. Settineri as we found out he had acquired three registered Tamaskan Dogs from a breeder called Icewind Farms in New Jersey. When the NTCA and TDR learned that Mr. Settineri’s sole purpose for acquiring these Tamaskans was to breed them purely for profit and his sole source of income, it was decided that our organizations would not support him. This decision was not only because of his commercial breeding facility which some may label as a puppy mill, but because of his refusal to adhere to the
TDR rules and regulations in being a reputable breeder. The Tamaskan Dog Registry would not recognize Right Puppy Kennel as a Registered Breeder of Tamaskan dogs and would not register any of the offspring of any of his three registered Tamaskans. When Mr. Settineri realized that he could no longer expect any support from other registered Tamaskan Dog breeders, he sought out and obtained other dogs that looked similar to the Tamaskan Dog and mixed them with his original three Registered Tamaskans. Furthermore, in order to sell people a Registered Tamaskan Dog he created his own registry and Tamaskan club. He further clouded the disguise by naming the dogs he was breeding from Tamaskan Dog to “Tamaskan Wolfdog.” Now when people come looking for a Tamaskan, his smoke and mirrors trick easily fools the novice puppy purchaser as he tells them all of his dogs are registered and true Tamaskans. He even has fooled NCSU, who probably did not look too deep into the background of Right Puppy Kennel and Mr. Settineri. My real problem is not with NCSU using a Tamaskan, or the use of Tuffy. My problem is that Right Puppy Kennel is using Tuffy’s now found fame and glory as the Official NCSU Mascot to sell his Tamaskan Wolfdog puppies. Mr. Settineri is already advertising “Get Your Own Tuffy Tamaskan Puppy” on his website. This kennel is a borderline puppy mill. He has sold over 100 Tamaskan Wolfdog puppies in the past year. If you take the time to count his breeding dogs listed on his website you will notice that there are over 40 breeding dogs at his facility. His breeds include not only his Tamaskan wolfdogs, but Shiba Inu’s and Wolf Hybrids. The NTCA has already made rescues to some of the Right Puppy Kennel offspring through people who bought a RPK puppy but could
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not keep it. With this new found advertising venture Mr. Settineri has worked up with NCSU, Mr. Settineri will continue to operate a substandard kennel and sell his puppies to whoever throws him the money. Not only am I the NTCA President, I am a breeder of the Tamaskan dogs. I have only four Tamaskans at my home, I do not breed as a source of income. As fact, in the 3+ years I have owned Tamaskans I have only produced one litter of 9 puppies, I stay in touch with every puppy owner that has one of my puppies, and they are all 100 percent satisfied. I know of several unsatisfied customers that have dealt with Mr. Settineri who have written to the NTCA for help in getting refunds from Right Puppy Kennel. Maybe you could send someone unannounced to do a report on Tuffy at her home at Right Puppy Kennel and expose this kennel for what it actually is.
Alana Young sophomore, fashion and textile management
“It depends on the class. For history courses I would love to have digital, because they have like three books and it’s really expensive. But if the class just has one book, it’s easier to read an actual book.” Andrew Hamilton junior, international studies
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“No, because I already have too much stuff to keep up with online. I would rather have the book in front of me and Moodle and stuff up on the computer to help me.” Emily Brink sophomore, fashion and textile management
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Classic graphic novel reaches new generation
Stuck Rubber Baby DC / Vertigo Comics
Jordan Alsaqa Senior Staff Writer
For most people, comic books are seen in the realm of children’s entertainment, only becoming worthwhile when a television show or movie based on a property is released. Even as a larger number of graphic novels come out that deal with serious, real world issues, the general consensus remains that the term “comic books” relates directly to superheroes, over-the-top plots and characters, and juvenile antics. The brush-off that the medium often receives from popular and literary circles can be quite infuriating, especially when some of the most mature, complex stories are told in comic book form. Some graphic novels tell such truthful, developed stories that they demand to be notice from anyone capable of understanding the written word. Howard Cruse’s Stuck Rubber Baby is one such graphic novel, and shows just how powerful a tale sequential art can tell. Originally published in 1995, Stuck Rubber Baby was re-released over the summer by DC’s Vertigo imprint, known for its mature titles and storylines. Set in the fictional southern American town of Clayfield in the 1960s, Stuck Rubber Baby tells the story of Toland Polk, a young man trying to come to terms with his homosexuality against the backdrop of
the civil rights movement. At its core, Baby is a coming-of-age story, chronicling Toland’s life in his late teens and early twenties. What sets the story apart from others is Toland’s issues with his sexual identity and the way he tries to deny it. This denial continues even as he becomes more involved with the outcast members of southern society, which includes both homosexuals and supporters of the movement. The lengths to which Toland goes to hide from his own sexuality are wholly believable, especially given the time and place in which he is living. He begins to date a woman named Ginger, and even goes so far as to trick himself into being in love with her. All the while, her friendships with other h Stuck Rubber Baby homosexuals allow Toland to become more involved with that subculture without having to be honest with himself. While not an autobiographical tale, Cruse based much of Toland’s story on his own experiences as a closeted gay man in 1960’s Alabama. As a result, Toland’s actions, thoughts, and feelings all ring true, as do his interactions with all of the other characters. This is furthered by narration provided by an older Toland looking back on the events in question. Equally important to Toland’s evolution as a character is the focus the graphic novel places on the civil rights movement. As the story progresses, Toland is witness to many incidents that parallel real-world events throughout the movement. He takes part in a sit-in to try and keep Clayfield’s park open for movement gatherings, sees a friend receive brain
“Stuck Rubber Baby succeeds not only as a graphic novel, but as a classic piece of American literature”
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damage as a result of an attack from the Klan, and even takes part in the March on Washington to hear the “I Have a Dream” speech. Many of these events come at the urging of Toland’s friends and the rest of the complex and varied members of the supporting cast. What’s impressive about Cruse’s characters is that each and every one brings something unique to the story while also feeling as real and developed as Toland
himself. The Reverend Harland Pepper personifies the strong leaders of the movement. Toland’s sister Melanie remains neutral to the events occurring throughout most of the novel, but cares for and is supportive to her brother. Even the racist and ignorant are given a voice in Melanie’s husband Orley, who constantly butts heads with Toland’s more liberal friends. Most important among the support-
ing cast is Sammy Noone, the openly gay friend of one of Toland’s roommates. In many ways, he represents what Toland might be if he could finally be honest about his homosexuality and stop living in fear. The myriad feelings Toland has towards Sammy mirror those he has towards himself, and their relationship with one another builds until it becomes the focus of the graphic novel’s climax. As for the art, it isn’t hard to see why it took Cruse nearly five years to finish the book. Not only is every page bursting with upwards of twelve to sixteen panels, but each image is rendered in a cross-hatching style, which brings a greater level of detail to shadow and allows for a unique means of indicating skin color. Cruse’s impressive mastery of cartooning breathes that extra bit of depth and reality into both his characters and the world they inhabit, the kind that can only be achieved in the graphic novel medium. Of course, while the art style is impressive, some may find that it is too cartoon-influenced, and be put off when the graver topics of racism and bigotry in general are brought up. Also, Stuck Rubber Baby is assuredly a mature title, and those uncomfortable seeing nudity and sexual intercourse, both hetero and homosexual, should be forewarned. However, these scenes are brief, and are far from gratuitous. Instead, they only help further the reader’s connection with Toland and the journey of self-discovery he is on. While much of this review has been rather brief, it is only because to give too much detail about the novel would be to ruin the experience one has when reading it for the first time. The town of Clayfield is one that deserves to be discovered, not heard about secondhand. Stuck Rubber Baby succeeds not only as a graphic novel, but as a classic piece of American literature, one still deserving of recognition 15 years later.
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Xbox Live, Playstation Network and the new DLC revolution New and retro games thrive online
Add-on content changes the game
Phillip Lin
Rich Lepore
Staff Writer
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Downloadable games and game content have been a core part of PC gaming for decades now, but have only recently come to console gaming platforms in large numbers. The advent of online markets for the 360 and PS3, the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network respectively, marked a new era for console gaming where non-PC platforms would be able to download games from both the indie developers and larger companies. The Nintendo Wii as a whole is known for its casual gaming appeal, and has dominated the gaming sales market with such titles and peripherals. The Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 have broadened their online markets since their launch dates, the former now having over three hundred Arcade titles, to tap into a somewhat different demographic in addition to regular full-priced retail games. The X box Live A rcade (XBLA) and the PlayStation Network (PSN) are no longer their respective companies’ main push into the casual gaming demographic. The upcoming release of both Playstation’s Move and Xbox 360’s Kinect will shift both companies’ focuses further towards the casual gaming market. But the advantages of the XBLA and PSN are found in the lower pricing of downloadable titles and the variety of game types found online. These games have lowered prices which are, on average, marked between five to fifteen dollars as opposed to the market price of a full retail game up at sixty dollars for this generation of game consoles. The XBLA hosts an annual summer package sale, called the “Summer of Arcade”, where
No matter what reason casual and hardcore reasons have for playing downloadable games, they are becoming a more important part of the gaming market every day. The recently released “Dead Rising 2: Case Zero” for XBLA is a new type of downloadable title. The full retail version of “Dead Rising 2” won’t be released until the end of September, but “Case Zero” offers fans of the series a prequel to the main game that only costs five dollars to download, and offers 4-5 hours of gameplay and almost endless re-playability. Many fans have been complaining that “Case Zero” is really a cleverly designed paid demo, getting gamers excited about the upcoming game while making a profit at the same time. Either way you view it, “Case Zero” offers a new way for developers to release their content in smaller chunks, and for gamers to get bite-sized amounts of games before making bigger investment. Another type of downloadable content that has become popular in recent years is the add-on. Addons, often referred to in shorthand as just “DLC,” are ways for developers to continue their game after releasing the box copy. Recent games like “Borderla nds,” “Fa l lout 3” and “Mass Effect 2” have released multiple singleplayer continuations to their games. Also, music games such as “Rock Band 2” and “Guitar Hero” offer downloadable extra tracks for their titles, which lets the game com-
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Some retro styled games that a large discount is offered when a consumer purchases the list- use vintage games as inspiraed five big titles released dur- tion include “Castle Crashing the summer. Such deals ers”, a 2-Dimensional sideare only the beginning of the scrolling ‘beat-em-up’ title appeal for gamers interested the vein of classics such as the old “Teenage in the downMutant Ninloadable ja Tur t les” games marand “Golden ket. Axe” series, Downloada nd “Scot t able games Pilgrim vs. give game deThe World: velopers and The Game”, indie studios which draws cha nces to heavily from not only crethe “Streets ate sma ller of Rage” games to sell, s e r ie s a nd but also to has many br i ng back in-game refolder games Eric San, senior in biological erenc e s or from previsciences jokes to other ous generaclassic games tions. Retro and retro style games most notable the “Mario” and appeal to both the more ‘hard- “Kirby” games. Eric San, a senior in biologicore’ and ‘casual/non-gamer’ demographics. Old games from cal sciences, finds the downearly console generations have loadable games with throwbeen remade and up for sale backs to classic games to be once more, and newly devel- more appealing than the typioped games are often built with cal modern hardcore titles. “For me, I just never really a more retro look and feel as a throwback to old classics as played much video games,” well as appeal to older gamers’ nostalgia and play style. Lin continued page 6
“I will more often play downloadable games because they are often based on games from the 90s”
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pany make more money and the gamer get more from their already-purchased games without having to make new fullgame investments. Many people have asked these games’ developers like Harmonix and Activation to stop releasing new games entirely, and update their games exclusively via DLC. So far though, these requests have gone mostly unanswered. That DLC is good for developers and gamers alike has been established, but there is another, deeper reason that so many developers are including promises of future DLC in their release plans and announcements. Stores like Gamestop make most of their profits on the used game market, by buying games back from customers used for 10-20 dollars and then selling them again as “pre-played” for $50-55. While excellent for
Gamestop’s bottom line, this practice cuts deeply into game developer and publisher profits. Therefore, the game companies have developed a new strategy to combat this used game profit loss. This strategy involves promising DLC add-ons for games even before they are released. T h i s w a y, once a gamer finishes with a game, they will be less likely to want to trade it in and miss out on upcoming downloadable continuations of the story. Games li ke “Ha lo : Reach” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” are also heavily reliant upon DLC releases, but with a more multiplayer focus. Shooters like these are played competitively online, and allow developers to offer downloadable upgrades to the multiplayer in the form of
“Case Zero offers fans of the series a prequel to the main game that costs only five dollars to download”
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he VMAs premiered this year on Sunday at 9 p.m. with a large portion of viewers holding their breath. After last year’s Kanye-Swift incident and Lady Gaga’s groundbreaking “Paparazzi” performance, this year’s show had a big pair of stilettos to fill.
The night began with an explosive performance of Eminem’s “Not Afraid”. The stage had a fantastic NYC motif with skyscrapers and street drummers. Rihanna also made a predictable surprise appearance for the “I Love the Way You Lie” duet. The real fun began when host Chelsea Handler made her grand entrance, prior to a pep talk from Lindsay Lohan, in a Gaga-esque dress complete with an androgynous crew and model house on her head. She can make fun of Gaga all she wants, but “mama monster” dominated. Lady Gaga received several awards during the pre-show and then took three major awards during the program including Best Pop Video, Best Dance Video, and the coveted Video of the Year award. Although Gaga didn’t perform, she remained an entertaining sight with three costume changes, one of which was made entirely of beef. Luckily Cher was there to hold her meat purse when she received her last reward. Gaga gave a big teary thank you to her fans and then belted out a few lines from her new record, Born This Way. Gaga’s wardrobe impressed Rachel Berbec, a freshman in Communication. “Lady Gaga dazzled in her outfits,” Berbec said, “especially in the Alexander McQueen dress which was my favorite.” Other favorites included Usher, Taylor Swift, and of course Justin Bieber who wowed us with a drum solo and took home the Best New Artist award. Sarah Joyner, a sophomore in biochemistry, thought Bieber was the highlight of the show. “Bieber’s performance was the best because it was his first time performing at the VMAs,” Joyner said, “and I thought he was really good for someone who is only 16.” Even with an impressive line-up of artists, the VMAs this year seriously lacked variety. Last year’s stint
Video of the Year: Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
Best Male Video: Eminem “Not Afraid”
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
Best New Artist: Justin Bieber
Best Pop Video:
Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
Best Hip-Hop Video: Eminem “Not Afraid”
Best Rock Video:
30 Seconds to Mars “Kings and Queens”
Best Dance Video: Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
Best Collaboration:
Beyonce feat. Lady Gaga “Video Phone Extended Remix”
Breakthrough Video: The Black Keys “Tighten Up”
left Sunday’s program with a heavy dose of nostalgia, especially with Kanye West and Taylor Swift both performing. In her opening monologue, Handler addressed Kanye West as the “big black elephant in the room.” This may be true, but more importantly West was a dead horse being beaten for two and a half hours. If America didn’t know what happened to the innocent country star already, we certainly do now. Before Taylor Swift’s performance, there was a video recap of her sabotaged ’09 acceptance speech which gave way to “Innocent”, her droopy ballad about none other than Kanye. After a few more stints in which Handler introduced herself to Ke$ha and Jason Derulo in auto tune and then emerged impregnated from a hot tub after joining the cast of The Jersey Shore, there was only one performance left. Yes, Kanye West is apparently a valuable staple in the music industry according to MTV. He closed the show in 2008, ruined it in 2009, and became the star of the program again this year performing his song “Runaway”. The beginning was surprisingly beautiful until he started to sing about d-bags and a-holes complete with a few verses in auto tune. The whole shebang was painfully ironic. “The show was pretty good this year,” said Caitlyn Brandt, a freshman in the First Year College. “Gaga’s outfits were crazy, Bieber was cute, but there was definitely too much Kanye.” So there were no huge surprises or shocking moments. No love stories and very few tears. This year’s VMA was simply a reiteration of last year’s at most. It wasn’t quite a waste of time, and watching a rerun or two is still an attractive option when nothing else is on. So goodbye to all of those 2010 Moonmen and hopefully goodbye to Kanye’s antics. 2011 should bring a lot more promise.
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san said, “with the exception of games like ‘Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo’ and mastering ‘Super Mario World’.” “Games today like Halo just have too much going on for me to enjoy,” San continued. “However, I will more often play downloadable Xbox 360 games because they are often based on video games from the 90s when I was a child growing up.” “Something like that Scott Pilgrim game uses 2 or 3 simple buttons, which makes games much simpler to play and easy to pick up,” San said. “I guess that’s why I enjoy those more.” While many downloadable titles are casual-oriented 2-D puzzle or tower defense games, such as “Peggle” or “Plants Versus Zombies,” some titles are made with the ‘hardcore’ demographic in mind. This is not unusual as older games are often notoriously more difficult than many modern games. A downloadable title called “Shadow Complex” boasted of sharp graphics that challenged many retail titles, and the game
play was heavily reminiscent of the “Metroid” series. Whether a title is hardcore or casual, however, much of the appeal of downloadable titles also lies in the group-oriented titles revolving around the multiplayer component. Jennifer Jung, a sophomore in paper science engineering, enjoys the more casual atmosphere and especially appreciates the games with a multiplayer focus. “I enjoy a good story and good-looking animations [cut scenes] in a game, which is why I enjoy the Final Fantasy series,” Jung said. “I don’t really have fun playing games like ‘Halo’ or ‘Call of Duty’ because I just get killed a lot,” Jung said, pointing out the difficulty for more casual gamers to delve into the deep waters of hardcore gaming. “Games like ‘Castle Crashers’ are more fun for me because it’s colorful and easier to navigate, and I don’t feel as bored,” Jung said. “I am very interested in playing more [downloadable] games like that because it is a fun way to spend time with your friends and de-stress yourself from school.”
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map-packs, new weapons, costumes and more. This is ideal for developers for many reasons. First of all, it extends the profitability of these titles for up to two years after release, and second, these downloads become necessary additions for gamers who wish to remain competitive online, or even be able to play with the majority of online players, so they become must-buy propositions. When you combine these DLC add-ons with the ever-widening array of great standalone downloadable games being released each week, you begin to get an idea of just how important this new online distribution strategy has become. It’s great for developers, but luckily, as a natural result, it’s great for gamers as well.
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Pack ready to rebound against VMI Team hopes to look past losses and get on the right track.
Keydets. “This is definitely a must win game,” senior defender Tyler Lassiter said. “We have to come out and play like we Taylor Barbour & are in the national championSean Fairholm ship because this could make Deputy Sports Editor & Staff or break our season.” Writer With only two non-conferAfter jumping into the sea- ence contests remaining before son with three straight games ACC play, Wednesday night decided by just one goal, the will be one of the few opporPack will welcome the Virginia tunities for an inexperienced Military Institute Keydets, 0-3- State team to try to work on 1, into Raleigh for a Wednesday things and get ready for a grunight match. It will be the first eling season of ACC play. Overall, NC State is 2-0 allgame back for N.C. State, 1-2, since losing 1-0 at home to No. time versus VMI with a 2-0 vic3 North Carolina five days ago. tory in 2002 and a 3-1 victory However, coach Geogre Tar- in 2008. But the team underantini did take a way a bit of stands that it cannot look past optimism from the Carolina VMI because it will be gunning loss, as he said he thought his for them. “They team played are going much better to come in the second out a nd half of the just work game against hard,” LasUNC. But siter said. Tarantini “They are k nows h i s goi ng t o team has alwa nt to ready backed senior defender Tyler Lassiter win the itself i n a game obvicorner with ously. Beatthe ACC loss ing an ACC school could make and has to win this game. “I think the energy from the their season.” second half was better, and The Pack started the season that’s encouraging,” Taran- with a win and loss in pair of tini said. “But we need to win. games at the Duke/Nike ClasWe are 0-1 in the league, now sic in Durham. Both games we have to recuperate and get needed extra time to settle, but ready for the next game.” the Pack could only win one of And the team hopes to for- them. But despite losing early get the Tarheel loss and regain on in the year to two ranked focus for the game against the teams, there is still plenty of
“The freshman have all come in strong and they are all very good players.”
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land, as the consequences could be dire. “Losing to VMI would be awful and if we want to get to the NCAA’s we got to win this game,” Lassiter said. “We all know that and we have all talked about it these past three or four days so everyone knows how important this game is.”
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ing Tuesday’s final round. Choi said his first tournament as a college golfer will be a memorable one. “I didn’t play my best but I’m really happy about how the team played and that we won,” Choi said. “I’m new to college golf, so being able to win while playing for the first time is definitely something special. Like my coach said, ‘I will play a lot of great rounds, but this is the one I will always remember’.” The Wolfpack will be looking for its second tournament victory of the young season as it hits the links Sept. 19-21 for GolfWeek’s Conference Challenge. “We definitely want to keep the momentum going,” Choi said. “This is a great start to the year. The guys on the team can all play really well, so if we all click at the same time, we can win some big tournaments this year.”
Although the 2004 NCAA Consensus Second Team AllAmerican did not have a one hour ESPN special to let the world know where he will be playing in 2010-11, Hodge has decided to take his talents to China’s CBL where he will play against notable former NBA players Stephon Marbury and Stromile Swift. “I’m very excited for this opportunity,” Hodge said. “There is a bunch of NBA talent on every team out there, so it’s no cupcake walk but I’m going to be sure I’m going to be the best point guard in that league. I have always looked up to Starbury since I was younger. He is giving me advice even though I’m going up against him. But I let him know that I’m going to be droppin’ buckets on him though.” And Hodge will continue his work with the university today, as he will be making an appearance on campus as the emcee for the pep rally, in support of the football team’s game on Thursday night against the University of Cincinnati.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Hodge staying involved at State
Pack finish 13th at Cougar Classic
Former Wolfpack star continues to live the dream.
Led by senior Brooke Baker, the N.C. State women’s golf team finished 13th in the Cougar Classic held in Hanahan, S.C. Baker, finished 15th overall by shooting 3 plus in the three day tournament. Overall, the team combined to shot 44-over in its first tournament of the fall season. SOURCE: NC STATE ATHLETICS
Salata named as one of Collegiate Volleyball Update Top Performers
Junior middle blocker Margaret Salata was named to the CVU. com Top Performers list after her performance over the weekend against Georgia Southern, Mercer and Morehead State. Over the course of the three games, Salata racked up 17 kills, six digs and four blocks, helping to lead the Pack to a perfect 3-0 weekend. SOURCE: NC STATE ATHLETICS
HODGISMS: Comparing New York to Raleigh “New York is the place to be. I could wake up there at three in the morning and decide to go to the store for some chips and Snapple and there would be cars racing down the street and people walking around everywhere. If I do that here, I’d probably get attacked by a deer.” In response to question about Cameron Crazies “There’s no way I could let a guy with a 4.5 GPA, acne and bad breath decide the way I’m going to play on the court. Everywhere I go I get that, so that didn’t make a difference.” After being hit in the groin by Chris Paul “At first, I just wanted to find out if I could still have children. Once I figured out I could have children, it was all good.” SOURCE: THE COLLECTIVE WITT AND WISDOM OF JULIUS HODGE, HTTP://WWW4.NCSU. EDU/~JPHOLLOW/JULIUS.HTML
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Today VOLLEYBALL VS. SOUTH CAROLINA ST. @ N.C. CENTRAL TOURNAMENT Durham, 11 a.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. N.C. CENTRAL @ N.C. CENTRAL TOURNAMENT Durham, 7 p.m. Saturday VOLLEYBALL VS. CAMPBELL @ N.C. CENTRAL TOURNAMENT Durham, 9 a.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. LOYOLA @ N.C. CENTRAL TOURNAMENT Durham, 1 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER VS. UCLA, 4 p.m. (exhibition)
DID YOU KNOW? That the N.C. football team’s defense is leading the ACC in total defense, allowing only 248.5 yards of offense per game.
ally according to ESPN.com, and knows from first hand experience just how good this group of youngsters can be. “I think we are going to be really Sean Klemm good,” Hodge said. “I think those freshDeputy Sports Editor men are going to play so well together. “When you’re hungry, you eat; They have all been working really hard when you’re a frog, you leap; if all summer. It’s exciting to say the least. “When you look at a guy who is Ryan you’re scared, get a dog.” The timeless words of former Wolfpack great Harrow’s size with his ball handling Julius Hodge resonate through the and passing ability and then you see heart the way live, laugh, love seems him jump out of the building it’s like to appeal to freshmen girls or the wow. Then you got C.J. Leslie who is way fried shows up at the state fair. just probably the most athletic player in The 2004 ACC Player of the Year, the ACC this coming year. And you add Julius Hodge, remains a huge part a complete player like Lorenzo Brown, of the university, the basketball oh man, we are about to dominate the program and serves as a mentor ACC in terms of excitement.” However, as talented as the freshfor younger players, and admits he may be more incorporated with the man class may be, the self-proclaimed “best personality university now, the ACC has ever then when he seen,” does not was back in colplan on relinquishlege. ing his crown any“I’m probtime soon. ably more in“No, I don’t volved with the think you’re going basketball proto see another one gram now than of my kind come I was when I through with the was playing, if personality,” that’s even posformer basketball player Julius Hodge Hodge said. “They sible,” Hodge have some personsaid. “I’m in ality to them, but the gym with those guys everyday, always check- they can’t match the Jules from Harlem, ing up on their progress, seeing how come on now.” Students agree both that Hodge’s the guys are doing, talking to them, keeping them mentally ready for personality and his positive presence as the season. I make sure everyone is part of the university makes him one of working out, and when they’re not, the greatest to roll through Raleigh. Kyle Jackson, a senior in history education I call them out.” Hodge has gotten a chance not said Hodge is unforgettable. “Julius Hodge is so number one,” only to watch, but also play with the Pack’s highly touted freshman class Jackson said. “He is still a presence on that earned a No. 7 ranking nation- campus and is a notable force at every
“I don’t think you’re going to see another one of my kind come through with the personality.”
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Former basketball star Julius Hodge sits on the bench and talks with former head coach Herb Sendek. Hodge has continued his basketball career playing over in seas, while Sendek is now the coach at Arizona State.
event he comes to. He always brings the ruckus when he is at a game and always has good things to say about N.C. State. He does a great job representing the Pack in the real world.” Hodge was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 20th pick in the 2005
NBA Draft, but had trouble settling in with an NBA franchise, bouncing from Denver to Milwaukee to Seattle before being released. Most recently Hodge played in Europe and Australia.
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FOOTBALL
MEN’S GOLF
Students take advantage of extra ticket giveaway
Wolfpack earns victory in season-opening tournament
Students take advantage of extra ticket giveaway Extra tickets give students a final opportunity to go to Thursday night game.
Golf team able to tame tough conditions at The Ocean Course.
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With a 2-0 start and expectations building, the N.C. State— Cincinnati Thursday night game is becoming a very anticipated game. And the students showed it as over 12,00 of them requested a ticket for the nationally televised game. But with only a little over 8,00 tickets available in the general student seating area many students were left out in the cold. But a simple e-mail sent out to all N.C. State students left many of those students who did not get a ticket, a glimmer of hope to be able to see the game live from the confines of CarterFinley Stadium, as the University gave away 2,00 extra tickets to the first students at Reynolds Coliseum yesterday at 4:30. “We had some seats returned to us late from the University of Cincinnati in the visitors’ sections,” associate athletic director Dick Christy said. “They were in a couple fairly large chunks, and when we saw the student demand for tickets, a short notice decision was made to try and release some of those tickets.” And students responded as a huge line began to build
After losing two of its top golfers from last year —former NCAA champion Matt Hill to the PGA Tour and Adam Hogue to graduation —it appears as though the N.C. State men’s golf team will be all okay. The Wolfpack secured a victory in its first tournament of the season by shooting an even-par 288 during Tuesday’s final round at the College of Charleston Invitational, edging second place Notre Dame by six strokes. All six Pack golfers finished inside the top-20 out of a field of 72 competitors at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, S.C. “We have a good, competitive team,” assistant coach Chip Watson said. “It’s pretty amazing that all of our players finished between 10th and 20th individually, so we were very consistent. It was a big test playing The Ocean Course, one of the hardest courses in the country, and they did a great job so we’re happy.” State was led by senior Brandon Detweiler, who finished tied for 10th after shooting a six-over par during the 54-hole tournament. Detweiler agreed with Watson’s assessment
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Students stand in line at Reynolds Coliseum Tuesday Sept. 14. With only 2,000 tickets available, students were packed out front of the Coliseum.
and spill out to the left and right of Reynolds. But many students believe the wait in line was well worth it. “Yeah it was worth it,” Brett Lane, a junior in political science said. “We didn’t have to wait that long and the campus police came around and told us that they had enough for everybody so that was relieving.” Freshman Sherrie Smith echoed Lane’s comments but says her ticketing strategy is going to change from here on out. “It was definitely worth it because the football games are really fun and just a great experience,” Smith, who is majoring in Biochemistry, said. “I was mad, because I usually always get a ticket but I signed up in a new group with my friends and we didn’t get a ticket. So I am never trying to get a ticket with them again.”
Like both Smith and Lane, senior Julia Howie was glad that more tickets became available, but was frustrated in the first place because she did not get a ticket even though she is a senior. “Yeah it was definitely worth the wait,” Howie, a communications major, said. “But it was kind of frustrating because this is my fifth football season and I didn’t get a ticket originally. So I was pretty upset at first.” However, Christy says just because you have a lot of points, does not directly mean that you will get a ticket. Comparing the student ticket lottery to the NBA rookie lottery. “It is basically the NBA lottery,” Christy said. “The more points you have the more balls you have in the lottery. But it
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of the course’s difficulty. “The Ocean Course is probably one of the hardest courses in the country, especially when the wind blows,” Detweiler said. “It’s a real challenge. You have to keep your ball in the fairway because if you don’t, you’re going to be in some waste areas or fescue grass and may not find your ball.” The Wolfpack trailed runner-up Notre Dame by two strokes heading into the final round, but received strong performances by Mark McMillen, Graham Baillargeon and Mitchell Sutton, who all finished tied for 12th at sevenover par. With the tournament title hanging in the balance as the Pack approached the homestretch, Detweiler said the team had to navigate through the most treacherous hole on the course before claiming the 47th title in program history. “No. 17 was by far the toughest hole on the course,” Detweiler said. “It’s a par-3 with huge bunkers guarding the left side of the green and a big lake on the right side of the green. With the winds howling, you just have to hit a great golf shot. All of us had to play [No. 17] as we finished our rounds and were fortunate enough to get through it unscathed.” Freshman Albin Choi had an impressive start to his collegiate career. The native of Toronto, Canada finished tied for 18th by shooting eight-over par, including four birdies dur-
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