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Former men’s soccer player charged with rape, sexual assualt Jelani Allen released from Wake County Jail on Tuesday. Josh Hyatt Sports Editor

Jelani Ajani Allen, a current student and former men’s soccer player, was arrested on Friday after being charged with allegedly raping a woman at the College Inn apartment complex on Western Boule- Jelani Allen vard. Photo Courtesy Allen, a senior of NCSU in computer engi- Athletics neering, was held at the Wake County jail on one count of first-degree rape and one count of first-degree sex offense until Tuesday and released on $150,000 secured bond, according to authorities. Two other suspects, Brian Marvin

Carridice and Dwayne Anthony Riley, unassociated with the University, are still being held at the Wake County jail with the same charges as Allen, according to Jim Sughrue, director of public affairs at the Raleigh Police Department. The victim, a 20-year-old female, reported to N.C. State Campus Police on Friday that she was sexually assaulted from Thursday night to Friday morning while at Allen’s apartment, 335-B, in the College Inn, at 2717 Western Blvd. According to a search warrant made public on Tuesday, the victim stated that she had agreed to be given a ride by Carridice and his passenger, Riley, from downtown Raleigh to College Inn to visit Allen’s residence. The victim reported that, while at the residence, the three men, along with a fourth

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President Barack Obama waves to an audience of approximately 9,300 in Reynolds Coliseum Wednesday. Obama spoke to raise awareness and support for the American Jobs Act, a bill he sent to congress Wednesday. “It puts more people back to work, and it puts more money back into the pockets of working Americans,” Obama said.

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Women’s Center film series connects with campus

Obama works to advocate for American Jobs Act and target a pivotal constituency—college students.

Film series gives students the chance to look at and discuss social issues.

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Last night was the kickoff for the Women’s Center Film Series, an event that is meant to give students a chance to take a closer look at social issues. The series is a new event for the center and will have three more dates throughout the semester. All of the films are shown from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Talley Green Room. The films that are being shown have not all been chosen but are going to be documentaries or alternative films that portray some type of social problem in the world. Jennifer Castillo, assistant director of programming at the Women’s Center, says that the series is good because it gives students a chance to look at social issues related to diversity. “The film series is meant to engage students, faculty and staff in conver-

sations on current social issues related to equity and diversity as well as educate the campus about the importance of media literacy as a tool to create critical thinkers and advance social change,” Castillo said. The inspiration behind the film series, according to Castillo, came from other myriad campus centers that utilized film to start discussions on campus and engage critical thinking for students. “I’ve utilized several films from the media education foundation in working with students as well as in nonprofit community-based organizations and they really seem to help people connect to issues and create community,” Castillo said. This is the first time that the center has held a film series, but they annually hold various other campus events. Things like the

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President Barack Obama’s address to N.C. State worked as a way for him to sell the American Jobs Act and to revamp his campaign for reelections next fall, according to political science professor Andrew Taylor. The president focused his comments on job creation for the middle class, especially in the small business sector. “So what this jobs bill does is it cuts taxes for small businesses that hire new employees,” President Obama said. According to Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds distinguished professor and extension economist, the president’s multipronged plan has short-term incentives for small businesses. “There are many pieces to his plan,” Walden said. “If a small business creates a job, there will be a tax credit and a cut in the payroll tax of these

is young people,” Taylor said. “It’s businesses.” Walden said the bill may provide with college students… he needs to short-term benefits but lacks the scope reconnect himself and recognize that it’s young people that have paid for a to resuscitate the economy. “You can’t make a business hire,” large price of the economic problems Walden said. “And if a business doesn’t for the past few years.” Regarding this price, President feel the economy is stable enough, they will hesitate to take that risk. Obama discussed college loans and Businesses always look ahead and debt and committed to increase Pell once they are confident to see con- Grants, which are federally subsidized scholarships. sumer spending “We’re going increasing, then to keep on dothey have a way ing the things to increase jobs.” that matter, like The president making sure that cited job growth you guys who are in the corporate here at N.C. State sector but said Michael Walden, extension economist aren’t coming small businesses up with all that haven’t recovered debt,” President Obama said. — hampering job recovery. “That’s why we’ve made sure to inAccording to Walden, the political reasons underline the significance of crease student loan affordability.” According to Taylor, the American small businesses to the administraJobs Act tour functions as a way for the tion. “That’s where there are a lot of president to mobilize public opinion around his agenda. votes,” Walden said. “Presidents have traveled around the According to Andrew Taylor, public and international affairs professor, country to generate leverage for the there are a lot of votes from college congress to do their agenda,” Taylor said. students too. “It’s a constituency that the president needs to energize again—that bill continued page 3

“Small businesses need to perceive the need to create a job.”

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Planning and flexibility lead to event success. John Wall News Editor

With prior planning and organization, both Transportation and Campus Police made smooth work of President Barack Obama’s visit. Campus Police worked closely with the U.S. Secret Service from Monday through Wednesday to ensure the safety and protection of the president. In order to accommodate Secret Service demands, transportation authorities had to reroute traffic and buses. Although commuters were forced to change parking plans, transportation alterations went off without a hitch, according to Tom Kendig, director of Transportation. Kendig and his department received word about Obama’s visit around the same time as students and the general public.

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Policemen, security guards, and secret service roamed all of campus in an effort to keep it secure for President Barack Obama’s visit to N.C. State Wednesday.

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Corrections & Clarifications

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In Tuesday’s “Thousands camp out for Obama tickets,” the Office of Federal Relations planned the first-come, first-serve ticket booth with the aid of CSLEPS and Student Government volunteers. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-in-Chief Laura Wilkinson at editor@ technicianonline.com

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United and it feels so good

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eah Finch (right), senior in fashion and textile management, embraces a fellow sorority sister on Wednesday in front of the campus theatre. This celebration was the finale of Rush week, a week devoted to helping incoming freshman decide on a sorority that would be best suited for them. Girls ran to rejoin the sororities they signed in to earlier in the morning, and Rush Week counselors finally revealed which sorority they belong to after keeping it a secret since the festivities began.

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12:48 p.m. | Medical Assist College of Textiles Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance.

11:45 a.m. | Larceny Method Road Soccer Field Student reported theft of lacrosse goal. 1:26 p.m. | Medical Assist Murphy Center PD and FP responded to a medical assist. 10:01 p.m. | Welfare Check Wolf VIllage Officers assisted student with contacting On Call Counselor. Student was issued welfare referral.

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Today Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam. Intramural Sports Registration All Day Online Registration is open for NFL Pick’M. Sign up online at http:// ncsu.edu/stud_affairs/campus_ rec/intramural/. 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. Study Abroad Fair 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Talley Student Center, Ballroom This is an ideal opportunity to meet N.C. State students who have returned from studying abroad and are who eager to share their experiences. Faculty directors who lead programs and study abroad advisors will also be available to answer questions.

Retelling the Bible in Byzantium 4:00-5:00 p.m. Withers Hall The Palaea Historica, composed in the late 9th century, is a Byzantine retelling of the Old Testament narrative from Adam to the time of the prophet Daniel. Professor William Adler from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, who is currently working on a new critical edition of the work, will describe the contents of the work and problems and challenges in editing the Greek text. The event is sponsored by the Middle East Studies Program in CHASS. ideaSPARK: “Re-imagine Raleigh Interactive Model” 5:00-8:00 p.m. Raleigh Urban Design Center Free Turkish Classes 5:30-7:30 p.m. 450 Riddick Hall The Turkish language classes are offered by a group of Turkish graduate students who would like to make a humble contribution to the great international environment of NCSU. The classes are free-of-charge and open to NCSU students, faculty and staff. The class schedule is as follows: Turkish Class I : Tuesday 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. in 450 Riddick Hall (for newcomers), and Turkish Class II: Thursday 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in 450 Riddick Hall (for current participants). Alternative Spring Break Information Sessions 6:00-7:00 p.m. Walnut Room, Talley Student Center Agri-Life Council Meeting 7:00-8:30 p.m. 105 Schaub Food Science Building

7:16 p.m. | Suspicious Vehicle Fraternity Court Report of suspicious vehicle. Officers made contact with non-student attempting to find parking. No action taken. 8:18 p.m. | Medical Assist Miller Field Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance. 8:41 p.m. | Traffic Accident Bragaw Lot Student reported causing damage to parked vehicle while parking. 9:21 p.m. | Skateboard Violation Morrill Drive Report of skateboard violations. Officers checked the area but did not located anyone.

artSPARK Gallery Opening Reception 7:00-9:00 p.m. 131 S. Wilmington Street Super 8 7:00-9:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema After witnessing a mysterious train crash, a group of friends in the summer of 1979 begin noticing strange happenings going around in their small town, and begin to investigate into the creepy phenomenon. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college student ID and $2.50 for the general public. Read Smart Book Discussion: Caleb’s Crossing 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cameron Village Public Library Dr. Judy Kertész (Lumbee), assistant professor of history at NC State, will moderate a discussion about Caleb’s Crossing, the new novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning Geraldine Brooks. Set in the 17th century on Martha’s Vineyard, Caleb’s Crossing tells the tale of a Puritan family — and one daughter’s relationship with the son of a Wampanoag chieftain who would become the first Native American to graduate from Harvard. Twisted Thread Fiber Arts Guild Meeting 7:30-10:30 p.m. 139 Crafts Center The Hangover Part II 9:30-11:30 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Stu’s plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college student ID and $2.50 for the general public.

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Traditionally abnormal cold weather on the weekend docket Highs in the 60s a departure from hot, sticky weather. John Wall News Editor

The forecasted cold weather set to come through the Triangle at the end of this week and through the weekend is odd, but not a new occurrence. After a week of highs in the high 80s and low 90s, temperatures are forecasted to drop to highs near 60 degrees at the end

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chocolate festival and weekly yoga classes are put on by the center to give women an outlet and a way to feel empowered, according to Lois Crowe, office manager for the center. “There are a number of ways that the campus benefits from us,” Crowe said. The main goal of the center is to provide support and assistance for females at the University. It provides services such as outreach for sexual violence and leadership programs to help empower young women. “It’s empowering in many ways. A service that is good for women,” Crowe said. Castillo stressed the importance of helping the student

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“I think it went very well under the circumstances. Certainly with just a couple days to plan it, hopefully we got the word out,” Kendig said. Parking decks and lots near Rey nold ’s Coliseum were closed Wednesday. Kendig said his department did a good job of informing students and the community of parking changes. “There weren’t that many folks coming over to the deck who weren’t supposed to be there. We didn’t hear that many concerns or complaints here in the office,” Kendig said. “People were understanding that we had this presidential visitor on campus and everyone had to adjust.” Cars parked in closed lots were to be towed. Students responded to closed lot advisories, and no cars were towed, according to Kendig. The Secret Service made changing demands as the time for Obama’s speech approached. They worked mostly with Campus Police, but information was passed to Transportation. “[The] Secret Service made some last minute changes because of some security issues

of the week. On the heels of one of the hottest summers on record, the chilly rain that is forecasted to accompany low temperatures will be a big change, according to Gary Lackmann, associate professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences. Forecasts for weather events such as the one forecasted for this weekend are generally tricky, though, Lackmann said. “The tricky part of the forecast is: will it rain? How much

will it rain?” Lackmann said. Computer models have been conflicting. “The computer models are giving a mixed bag of answers. The big question mark in my mind is will we have a high of low 60s on Friday, or we will have a high of maybe 70 and a break in the clouds and maybe some sunshine,” Lackmann said. North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains will play a large role in keeping cold,

body connect by taking the enjoy some popcorn and soda time to learn about various with your friends and classsocial issues and discussing mates,” Castillo said. Stacey Rodsater, a junior in them. This was one of the main reasons that the film series was international studies, supports the center because of the supcreated. “The film series could pro- port it provides for all women vide a great avenue to learn on campus. “The womabout one’s en’s center is world a nd beneficial beconnect with cause it gives others . . . our fema le to gain acast udent s a demic a nd plac e t he y professional can go for skill sets, fosinformation ter personal Lois Crowe, office manager for or help withand social reWomen’s Centeer out having to sponsibility, worry about lea r n more about people or issues one judgment,” Rodsater said. The next date for the film might not otherwise identify with, knowledge of human series is on Oct. 18. The series cultures and just ability to gain is open to anyone who is internew perspective, emotional ested in attending. support and inspiration and

“There are a number of ways that the campus benefits from us.”

they were concerned about,” sibly could. Our student body Kendig said. “We adjusted as represented N.C. State well. They turned out for the event well as we could.” The original plan was to have to freely exchange ideas. It a shuttle bus run from Reyn- was a good experience for evold’s to the McKimmon Center, erybody including the police where attendees were instruct- department,” Barnwell said. Three groups protested the ed to park. The Secret Service decided the best plan of action event. One had a permit, but was to close Cates Ave. early two did not. “We had three groups that Wednesday morning, which forced transportation orga- were protesting. We didn’t renizers to reroute the shuttle ally go with the permits,” Barnwell said. “As to the corner long as [the of Jeter Drive groups] were a nd Cates abid i ng by Ave., accordwhat would ing to Kendig. normally be Campus protest paPolice were rameters, we in constant let them go contact with a he a d a nd Secret Service protest with agents. some signs.” “We worked Protestors with [the SeJon Barnwell, Campus Police were well cret Service] patrol division commander behaved, acdirectly. c ord i ng to They took care of the immediate core is- Barnwell. “They didn’t enter any egress, sues of the interior of the facility, as well as the president. and didn’t cause any potential We provided the outer shell of issues. So there was a free exthe interior of the facility and change of ideas, while still althen all exterior policing,” Jon lowing the event to take place. Barnwell, Campus Police patrol We were able to get the president in, allowing him to speak division commander, said. No arrests were made before, and then getting him back off during or after the president’s campus without any issues,” Barnwell said. speech, Barnwell said. “It went as smooth as it pos-

“It went as smooth as it possibly could. Our student body represented N.C. State well.”

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clouds and rain in the forecast. The weather will originate in the North. “If you have a high pressure system to your North, then the mountains act to channel that cold air from the North, and it blows toward that lower pressure. It banks up against the mountains in the process. That helps to lock in the colder air more than if the mountains didn’t exist,” Lackmann said. State climatologist Ryan Boyles explained the cold air/

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And Obama’s agenda is to pass this bill. “So for those of you who did skip class today—I’ve got a homework assignment for you,” the president said. “Tell your congressperson that the time for partisanship and politics is over.” Taylor said Obama’s lack of references to the stimulus was a smart political move. “In the president’s defense, there is an implicit recognition that the old one didn’t work,” Taylor said. “This new bill is about half as much in terms of financial commitments.” According to Walden, the bill would be a combination in tax cuts for some tax increases for individuals who earn more than $250,000 a year. “But these tax cuts are not enough alone to motivate a company to make a job,” Walden said. “Small businesses need to perceive the need to create a job.” The need to make jobs in the public sector, however, may be there according to

hot air phenomenon. “What happens is cold, dry air is more dense than warm moist air. So, this cold, dry air is going to be associated with a high-pressure system over New England. The air around a high-pressure system flows clockwise. That cold, dry air is going to get trapped on the eastern side of the Appalachian Mountains,” Boyles said. The timeframe of the system is also up in the air, according to Boyles.

“In conjunction with this, we often get a low-pressure system with storms that forms along our coast. That’s going to bring us a cold drizzle for several days,” Boyles said. Were it Winter, the front set to hit North Carolina – and Virginia – would produce drastically different results. “If this type of event were in January, we would see snow and freezing rain,” Boyles said.

Walden. The president said the American Jobs Act would bring jobs to 19,000 construction workers in NC, working mostly on public works, including the 153 structurally deficient bridges the president cited in his speech. According to Walden, that may be good news for engineers at the University. “If there is an engineer graduating, let’s say a civil engineer, they might see a boost in their hiring possibilities,” Walden said. For Kirsten McFarlane, a sophomore in fashion and textiles management, the American Jobs Act gives her hope for her future. “I feel I will be positively affected,” McFarlane said. “I think it would give a lot back to my family and it will help the area as well. The timing is a little too late—but it’s better late than never.” Citing students as a crucial constituency, the president encouraged students to exercise their political rights. Brady Nemeth, a senior in international relations and president of the Libertarian Young Americans for Liberty chapter at NCSU, said the American Jobs Act is a euphemism for a

second stimulus. Young Americans for Liberty protested outside of Reynolds before the president’s address. “The fact that we are borrowing 40 cents on every dollar to pay this bill, he says he is going to be paying for it in his deficit reduction plan but the debt reduction plan is based on projected growth,” Nemeth said. To Walden, recovery doesn’t just mean expanding the small business sector, but going back to the 2008 housing bubble crisis. “The housing market crashed and created this recession… causing $8 trillion in losses,” Walden. “There is no evidence yet the housing market is turning around.” According to Walden, the president correctly has perceived that the public is not unhappy with the economy or job market. “He is trying to make that a selling point,” Walden said. But as the selling continues, the president said the only way to pass this bill is to practice democracy. “The time for grid lock and games is over,” Obama said. “The time for action is now.”

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Don’t waste Obama’s visit, speak up O

The Facts:

Obama’s rally on Wednesday was geared towards garnering support for his new bill, the American Jobs Act—a plan to create jobs while not contributing to the national deficit.

Our Opinion:

Regardless of your view on the issue, don’t let such an event go to waste, speak to your representative about your views so they can represent you.

bama’s remarks on the American Jobs Act described what the plan was designed to do for our nation’s unemployment crisis, while not affecting the national deficit. Students, alongside with some faculty and members of the community, cheered in support of such a proposal. The question is, after the glitz and glamour of the president speaking on the issue, will you act on supporting this bill? President Obama urged students, “If you want to create jobs—pass this bill.” He told students, if they agreed with what this bill stood for, then

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help him pass this bill by voicing opinions to the representatives that have the power. Whether you agree or disagree with our president’s bill it is important you act on it. The amount of energy flowing throughout Reynold’s coliseum on Wednesday spoke volumes about the passion, either against or in support of, Obama and his bill. Either way the important factor is voicing that passion. It is a rare privilege for N.C. State, and its students, to host

a sitting president, so let’s not waste the momentum Obama brought to campus by speaking on this bill. President Obama encouraged such actions in his speech, “And every single one of you can help make this bill a reality by telling Congress to pass this bill.” Regardless of your view on the issue, the importance lies with making your voice heard. Too many times the government passes an act we as students have either no idea what

it is about, or flat out are completely against it. This does not need to be the case for this bill. We have heard first-hand from its author what it can do. For those who support it, we want to see it go through and approved through Congress without a hitch; and for those in opposition of it, we want to see Congress stop it before it goes further. Whichever the case may be, how will our representative in Congress know what we want—speak up. We cannot blame representatives for misrepresenting us if they don’t hear what we want them to accomplish.

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The party crisis

u r i ng h i s s p e e c h Wednesday, Barack Obama called for the breakdown of party factions. The focus of the political atmosphere today should not be on the debt crisis, but on the unemployment and party crisis. When Obama spoke about his Madison American Jobs Murphy Act, I, along Staff Columnist w i t h t h o u sands of other students, waited anxiously to see the president of the Unites States himself. I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the president. And, I was excited to hear what he had to say about the American Jobs Act. Obama explained his act as one that could be supported by both major parties, saying it included ideas that both Republicans and Democrats had supported in the past. Since that is the case, there should be no issues on either side of this argument. There are five major parts of the American Jobs Act, according to the White House website. The first part of the act is “tax cuts to help America’s small businesses hire and grow.” If anyone has a problem with cutting taxes, then there’s something seriously wrong with you. It’s obvious that we want small businesses to hire, in order to create jobs, and to grow, in order to boost the economy. It’s pretty straightforward. Take less money from small businesses so that they can afford to hire and grow. The next part of the act is about “putting workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America.” This part of the act supports veterans. Obama said, during his speech, that the last thing those who fight for our country should have to do is fight for a job. And, I totally agree. Another part of this section prevents layoffs for teachers, cops and firefighters. These are some of the most important jobs in our country and we can’t afford to cut them. The rest of this section has to do with modernizing schools, rebuilding roads, rails and airports; and creating jobs with “Project Rebuild” which has to do with rebuilding homes, businesses and communities. Making our country better and creating more jobs can’t pos-

sibly be seen in a negative light. With unemployment so high, jobs should be created wherever possible and, to use them to modernize the country as well is ideal. My favorite part of the act is titled “Pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs.” The simplified meaning of this piece is that the American Jobs Act will create ways to teach people the necessary skills needed to acquire a job. Some people get very upset when unemployed people live off government welfare instead of getting a job. However, a lot of them do not possess essential skills to hold a job. It is a great idea to put them in “work-based training” to give them these skills. Obama put a lot of emphasis on putting “more money in the pockets of every American worker and family.” He plans to do this by cutting payroll taxes. That sounds pretty good to me. That’s more money in our pockets for us to spend which, in turn, stimulates the economy. If Obama is making all these tax cuts, then he does need to pay for everything for which this act calls. “To ensure that the American Jobs Act is fully paid for, the president will call on the Joint Committee to come up with additional deficit reduction necessary to pay for the Act and still meet its deficit target.” In order for this to be paid for, Congress must cooperate. We, as the American public, must ask that they support our president, support the act and support our country. I do not care if you’re a Republican. I do not care what party you affiliate with. Our country needs to forget about its party identifications. We need to stop thinking in terms of Democrat versus Republican, liberal versus conservative, them versus us. We need to start thinking in terms of a united group, a United States. Support the American Jobs; Support America. S e n d Ma di son yo ur thoughts on party affiliations to letters@technicianonline.com.

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How did the president’s visit affect your day? by Greg Wilson

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Our addiction

ddiction is the inability to stop a behavior, even when you desperately want to. Addiction is a concept I have come far too familiar with while at N.C. State. Like on packs of cigarettes, each s yl labu s at N.C . S t at e should come with a warning: the purJosh Lucas suit of grades is not only Deputy Viewpoint Editor addictive, but also can prove to be the most detrimental pursuit one may have during their tenure at N.C. State. I entered college having never tried what I became addicted to—making the grade; however, this all changed shortly after I began my first semester. Soon I found all I did was chase the high. I’ll admit it, I was a feign. I was amazed with how reinforcing N.C. State was in feeding my addiction. N.C. State is legally obligated to make available a directory that enables anyone chasing a high. The directory maps out all of the dealers on campus and their prices for different goods over time. It’s a system that is far too reinforcing. As the years went by I began to slowly build up a tolerance. What used to get me high for

some time, now only lasted half the time. By my junior year I had built up a complete tolerance. I no longer received a utility from high marks; however, I kept going because I became anxious without it. I was no longer chasing a high, I was chasing normalcy. A funny thing happens when you build up a tolerance, you gain perspective. You realize how pointless the high is. You begin to look at your friends who have somehow avoided the path you’re on and you become envious. I’d look at all the things my friends were able to do without my penchant and I began to reflect on all of my missed opportunities. I would’ve loved to have taken some classes in computer engineering, advanced philosophy, more English courses, or even pursue a greater understanding in my own classes; however, I was the victim of a system that systematically reinforces the pursuit of g rades and not the pu rsu it of knowledge. I couldn’t pursue knowledge for I would have to risk my habit to do so. This fills me with more regret than can be expressed. Looking back, I do not blame myself for what happened, I was naïve to the addictive quality of my pursuits. I do no blame my parents for en-

“I was the victim of a system that systematically reinforces the pursuit of grades.”

abling me financially; they thought their $6,529 was going towards intellectual development not a habit. I don’t even blame my dealers for enabling me; they’re just trying to get by. To my surprise, many of them tried to push me off the path I was on, but, tragically, the system demands that they deal. The system makes them as powerless as the people they deal to. There is little hope for you not falling into the same pattern I have fallen into as the addiction I speak of is reinforced by your friends, family and the University. You have to fall into the same trap as me if you hope to fit in but a change in perspective can help you live with it. You must abstract yourself, best you can, from the reinforces that surround you. If you begin to see grades for what they really are, then soon the high derived form them will fade. Don’t get me wrong, we will still have to pursue them, it is just the way our world works; however, your new understanding will allow you to find the pursuit of grades like you find a trip to the DMV: necessary, time consuming but not a big part of your life. Send Josh your thoughts on grade addiction to letters@technicianonline. com.

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Boutiques offer fun, stylish experience Owners of small scale stores find owning boutiques more encouraging for local business. Frances Ellis Correspondent

Raleigh boutiques have a strong following, which includes many college students. Two of these, bevello (uniquely spelled with a lowercase “b”) and Fab’rik, are located in Cameron Village. Both boutiques are chains yet locally owned. Only two years old, Cameron Village’s bevello boutique is the first of eleven. Owner Chan Namgong recently expanded the boutique chain to Virginia. Fab’rik’s birthplace was in Atlanta, but the two boutiques in Raleigh and Chapel Hill are owned by Paige Garner. The one at Cameron Village has been there for four years. Both Namgong and Garner saw an opportunity to offer trendy, stylish clothing at an accessible price point. Cameron Village was an ideal location since it was both a shopping destination and in the heart of downtown Raleigh. “Four years ago, there were no boutiques in the area that were offering a wide variety of trendy clothing at low prices,” Garner said. “I would describe the style of Fab’rik as affordable trendy. The racks are full of trendy, affordable, unique, and fashion-forward items as opposed to classics. We only order six of each item, two in each size, so you won’t see everyone else wearing your dress, jacket, shirt, etc.”

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At boutiques, customers are able to shop in intimate environments and have an overall more personal shopping experience. At bevello’s Cameron Village location, customers can expect to find an organized and colorful shop displaying some of the season’s latest fashions. Like most boutiques, bevello sells unique contemporary designer and local fashions and accessories, mainly geared toward today’s modern and fashionable woman.

Another aspect of boutiques Garner likes is the personalized customer service. “I really wanted to bring that to the Raleigh area because stellar customer service is something I always enjoyed about boutiques.” Many sales associates in the Cameron Village boutiques are University students. Among them is Liz Dupont, a senior in education and sales associate at bevello in Cameron Village. “The experience of shopping at a boutique is a lot different than shopping at the mall. It’s much more personalized and friendly. Also, the clothes tend to be more tailored to the local style of the area. You’ll

find unique items that fit the trends currently happening around you, not halfway across the country.” Fab’rik incorporates local events and fun marketing ideas, like offering cupcakes and coffee in the morning, to create a fun and local vibe at the store. Bevello often sets up private shopping parties for sororities and may have a clothing table full of red for Wolfpack fans if there is an N.C. State football game coming up. Garner sees college as a time when many students explore their style. She believes boutiques help encourage them to discover it.

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Shelby Thompson, a sophomore in fashion and textile management, checks out a customer at bevello, one of several clothing boutiques located in Cameron Village. “I like working at a boutique because there is more customer to employee interaction,” Thompson said. “I get to know the customers at a personal level as opposed to them being just another person that walks into the store.”

Full time student balances school work and parent life Corbie Hill learns his limits as a dad of fifteen-monthold daughter, but embraces his challenges. Sarah Guizard Correspondent

To most college students diapers, pacifiers and formula are all foreign concepts. While with others those three words play a big factor in their lives. For any student, there is enough difficulty in balancing all the challenges that come with life. Adding schoolwork and ensuring success to the equation adds to the difficulty.

It becomes even more complex when you factor a child into the scenario. On campus, many students are parents and have to continue schooling while also caring for a child. One such student is Corbie Hill, a junior in English, language, writing and rhetoric. Hill, after transferring from Wake Tech, has furthered his education for not just his own benefit, but also for the benefit of his fifteen-month-old daughter, Sarah. According to Hill, having a child can drastically change someone’s perspective on life and their daily activities. “Free time takes on a whole new defi-

nition,” Hill said. Time that used to be consumed by video gaming is now focused on his child and spending time with her. “It’s all about perspective,” Hill said. Perspective is what brought Hill back to higher education. After deciding to raise a family with his wife, Rachel, Hill realized the importance of earning a degree to provide for his family. Hill finds his motivation in his dedication to succeed, keeping him focused on doing well in school while also being the best father he can be. “I am a dad 100 percent…sometimes

it can be overwhelming but I in mind,” Hill said. “Don’t be ashamed but rather embrace really do enjoy it,” Hill said. Balancing 12 credit hours, the situation put before you.” He claimed that it is because freelance writing and his home life, Hill has his plate full. He of his daughter that he has emphasizes knowing one’s been able to do so well. She has been his limit, undriving force, derstanding enabling him how much is to excel with too much for t he de g re e a student to of focus rehand le and quired of him not crossing to succeed. t he line of Upon h i s over commitinitial return ment. to school afHi l l ofCorbie Hill, junior in English, ter the birth fered advice language, writing and rhetoric of his child, for other stuHill decided dent parents on campus: “It can be done to take three online courses if you just compartmentalize and one seated course thinkyour time and have your goal ing that it would allow him

“Don’t be ashamed but rather embrace the situation put before you.”

to spend more time with his daughter. He realized then that if he was going to come back to school he would have to do it fully. When taking classes at home he found it difficult to throw the switch between school and home. His mind was always in school mode and he wasn’t fully there. Since then Hill has realized what routine worked for him and currently plans to graduate in three more semesters. Hill was happy to say that his wife is pregnant with their second child due in March.

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A cappella group sings for president Group received mysterious phone call inviting them to sing for president’s Wednesday speech.

to campus, but instead referred to the president as “an important visitor.” “We didn’t know what exactly we had to keep a secret. They just told us not to talk about it,” Riddle said. Shortly after, background checks Joanne Wu on Grains of Time members were Life & Style Editor conducted, practices ensued and the “Could I get some kind of creden- group stepped out Wednesday to weltials before I give you my Social Se- come the president with the “Starcurity number?’” Ryan Riddle said Spangled Banner”. Although the group was given short over the phone Sunday night when he picked up to a mysterious caller solic- notice and virtually no information, it managed to deiting his personal liver a cohesive information. performance. The caller “Monday claimed to be nig ht, we got aff iliated with together and we the White House all sang for the and would later choir director conduct backat N.C. State to ground checks make sure evon Riddle and erything would other members s ou nd o k a y,” of N.C. State’s all Matt Tucker, semale a cappella nior in biological group, Grains of John Witt, Grains of Time’s president sciences, said. “It Time. was almost scary. One hour before President Obama stepped on stage We didn’t know, walking in, how evto deliver his speech Wednesday af- erything was going to be. But once ternoon, Grains of Time entertained we got in there, it felt like [we were] the audience of thousands at Reyn- singing for graduation. Everything olds Coliseum with their four-part just kind of flowed naturally.” The large audience at Reynolds was National Anthem. But before their appearance on stage, Grains of Time not one Grains of Time is accustomed was invited by the White House in the to performing for. For John Witt, senior in environmental engineerform of a vague phone call. “I don’t know who called...I don’t ing and Grains of Time’s president, know how they got my number,” Rid- Wednesday afternoon was the third dle said. “…She wanted me to give me time the musical group came across her personal information within an an audience this large, following past hour — social security number, birth- performances for commencement ceremonies. day, everything.” “It was about the same size as the Riddle, a senior in mechanical engineering and member of Grains of audience we had at graduation,” Witt Time, notified the rest of the group said. “Graduation’s the only time we about the phone call and the opportu- get to perform in big audiences like nity to sing on Wednesday. According that, so obviously it was really excitto Riddle, the caller would not directly ing. This is the first time in Grains’ say that President Obama was coming history that something like this actu-

“Graduation’s the only time we get to perform in big audiences like that, so obviously it was really exciting.”

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Grains of Time sings the national anthem in Reynolds Coliseum before President Barack Obama’s speech Wednesday. Obama’s visit to N.C. State was the first from a sitting president since Ronald Reagan’s visit in 1986.

ally happened.” With the tightness of security and strict regulations on how the day would run, Grains of Time members had to cut back on the amount of singers that would sing on stage. Original orders solicited only one singer for security reasons, until group members pushed for three more singers to fulfill their four-part harmony. “We got cut down from seven guys to four guys on the stage for security reasons [because of] how many people [were allowed to] get close to the president,” Riddle said. “The plan was originally having one singer. But [the National Anthem] was a four part

song.” Despite the limited amount of voice on stage, Witt felt the performance was still successful. “Sometimes with less people, it’s a lot easier to lock everything in,” Witt said. “Even with four people, I think we did really good.” Among other music and a cappella groups on campus, Grains of Time was the recommendation pushed by Chancellor Randy Woodson for White House representatives to choose. “We feel really honored being recommended by the Chancellor to sing for the President,” Witt said. The recommendation, however, was

a pleasant, yet nerve wracking surprise for the group. After the phone call on Sunday night, Riddle and other members realized the weight of their invitation. “I told the group, ‘Let’s not jeopardize this,’” Riddle said. Jeopardizing their opportunity was far from what Grains of Time did Wednesday afternoon. After all that followed the Sunday- night phone call, the group found their place on stage to greet the president along with the rest of Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday. “We went out [yesterday] and sang and felt pretty good about it,” Tucker said.

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The women’s cross country team warms up on Derr Track early Wednesday, Sept. 7. The team then stretched individually after running two warm up laps on the track.

Hoer will be closely followed mental focus in races because by senior Andie Cozzarelli, who I feel I struggle a lot with that has continuously improved during cross country.” The team has the talent and each year during her career at State. Cozzarelli capped an out- experience up front to compete standing junior year by gain- at the National level but needs ing All-American status in the help from the rest of the pack. Henes em10,000-mephasizes the ter this past importance spring. for the runCozzarelli ners to keep was also Alla tight pack AC C a n d and close the All-Southgap between east Region one another. athlete last “Ou r gap year during from 3-4, we cross counLaura Hoer, sophomore just had much try season. in human biology too big of a Cozzarelli gap last year,” believes her success this past spring will Henes said. “So we really need continue into the fall and help to close the gap. We have to position her team for an ACC have seven people running well at regional’s and national’s.” championship. The team will begin its quest “Just having raced a 10k, it’s a longer race and the mental fo- for a “tighter pack” this weekcus is a lot tougher,” Cozzarelli end as the ladies kick off their said. “You have so much longer season at the Adidas Cross to be out there trying to keep Country Challenge in Cary. the focus together to finish the race and so I think this will definitely help translate to my

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Last year’s ACC individual champion, Laura Hoer, will lead the Pack. Hoer, a sophomore in human biology, won the ACC Championship, earning ACC Rookie of the Year, won the NCAA Southeast Region Athlete of the Year and finished 21st at the NCAA Championships in 2010. The accolades Hoer collected in her freshman year alone are not easily forgettable. But that’s exactly what she intends to do — forget about last year and focus on this year. Hoer was injured for most of the winter and spring season this past year but looks to have a brand new slate this season. “I really want to try and almost forget that last year happened for my confidence,” Hoer said, “and try and build again and try to perform best I can this year; to be able to perform for the team so we all can improve.”

“I really want to try and forget that last year happened for my confidence.”

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in January and we had to go through ice to get out.” The club went to Nationals in Texas two years ago and placed eight out of 16. They also participate in other various competitions throughout the year. The clubs first competition of the year will be this weekend at Lake Norman. Last year, members of the

watched it fall incomplete anyway. He was unable to hook up with Graham one play later for the second game saving fourth down completion of the afternoon. Despite all the pressure brought on by a big deficit, a handful of dropped passes and a defense teeing off on him, Glennon looked a lot more

like a poised star at home than a second-year starter trailing big in his first road game. It wasn’t enough to score a victory, but it made a resounding and encouraging statement on an afternoon that was largely depressing otherwise—regardless of the score, as long as Glennon’s in the game, the Pack is too.

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club received red jerseys with their last names on the back. Brady Bell, a sophomore in business management, was one of the members. “The jerseys were an idea from last year,” Bell said. “We wanted have something that we could wear to represent our club.” Bell has been wakeboarding since she was young and is looking forward to another season. “I love wakeboarding club because I get to be with a re-

ally cool group of people and get to do something that I grew up doing,” Bell said. “I’m really looking forward to getting involved in more competitions this year, and also with wake and ski teams from other schools.” Water ski and wakeboard club is always looking to expand and encourages interested members to come out and ride.

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• Page 7: A continuation of the cross country preview.

• 51 days until football plays the UNC Tarheels at Carter-Finley Stadium.

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State sells out two straight football games The Wolfpack’s next football game on Saturday has been completely sold out. This marks the second straight sell-out crowd for Carter-Finley Stadium. The Pack’s opponent, the South Alabama Jaguars, come to Raleigh undefeated in their program’s history with a 19-0 record. N.C. State will be South Alabama’s first real test as the first Division I opponent they have ever competed against. There are only a limited number of purchasable tickets left for the following games against Georgia Tech and Central Michigan on Oct. 1 and Oct. 8, respectively.

Mike Glennon not fazed by disappointing finish in Winston-Salem.

ride year round, but naturally the cold weather tends to pose problems. “I’ve ridden in North Carolina in every month of the year,” Brown said. “But most people don’t take their boats out after it gets cold a whole lot. We normally ride when it starts warming up in March, probably the beginning of March until the end of November. We try to make it year round, but it gets cold. Last year we rode

here was ample pressure on Jay Davis and the other quarterbacks who attempted to follow Philip Rivers. With Russell Wilson still in college and now getting more national spotlight than his former team, it’s hard to imagine circumstances less favorable than Mike Tyler Everett Glennon’s. He’s the sucSports Editor cessor to a beEmeritus loved former Wolfpack star and Heisman candidate in the midst of a redhot start for a national championship contender. Chants for that departed star could be heard early in the season opener. Detrimental as they were, that likely won’t be the last we have heard of such remarks. However, none of this appears to be fazing Glennon. Despite how thoroughly the Pack disappointed in Saturday’s loss to 2010 ACC cellar dweller Wake Forest, his 315yard, three-touchdown performance was a bright spot, not a problem. Whether or not the well-documented story of Wilson’s departure is indeed increasing the heat on Glennon is debatable. But the second-half pressure on him Saturday in WinstonSalem was undeniable. On the road and trailing an in-state and ACC rival by 21 points, his team wasn’t just getting beaten, it was getting embarrassed by a Wake squad beaten by 30 or more points in five of its nine losses a year ago. But, after a 10-play, 49-yard drive failed to yield any points after Wake Forest made it 276, Glennon caught fire the next time the Pack took over. Capitalizing on great field possession, he found T.J. Graham along the sideline for 19 yards, then tight end George Bryan over the middle for 19 more and a touchdown. Wake answered with a quick score to regain its 21-point lead, this time with 1:16 to play in the third quarter. With the score and time virtually ruling out the threat of handoffs, Glennon took to the air and found Tobias Palmer for a 65yard touchdown to make it 34-20. The Deacs maintained their lead until State took over at its own 37 with 5:56 remaining. After three incompletions, Glennon faced what will hopefully be one of the least favorable downs of the year. On fourth-and-10, at this point, an incompletion would have virtually ended it. For good measure, Wake blitzed the house and had two defenders in Glennon’s face almost immediately. But his pass to Graham was perfect anyway, and the senior speedster took it, with Glennon still flat on his back, to keep the Pack alive. Taking over with 3:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Pack’s

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Sophomore Halsey Merritt stretches before cross country practice at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. The men’s and women’s cross country team practiced out at Derr Track, warming up and going on long runs ranging from seven to ten miles.

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Friday MEN’S TENNIS AT DUKE NIKE FAB FOUR Cary, All Day WOMEN’S TENNIS AT UVA INVITATIONAL Charlottesville, Va., All Day CROSS COUNTRY AT ADIDAS CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE Cary, 5:15 p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. UNC Chapel Hill, 7 p.m.

Women’s cross country team heads to Adidas Cross Country challenge. Phillip Misklow Staff Writer

Last year the women’s cross country team placed sixth at the ACC Championships, fourth at the Southeast Regional’s and 24th at the NCAA Championships. This year’s team looks to be a top ten finisher at National’s and compete for the ACC team title. The team has the talent

up front but will need the rest women’s side ranked in the of the team to close the gap to top 21 in the country right now,” Coach win big in the Laurie Henes ACC, which is said. “So it’s arguably one an extremely of the stroncompetitive gest conferconference ences in the just like last nation. year.” the In The womUSTFCCCA en’s team is NCAA Divinot backing sion I predow n f rom season poll, the competithere are six Coach Laurie Henes tive nature of ACC teams the ACC. w it h i n t he The goals are the same for top 25 teams. “There are six teams on the this year just as they are for ev-

“We always want to have an opportunity to win the ACC Championships in Cross Country.”

ery other year: to compete for the ACC championship and to perform well as a team at the National level. “We always want to have an opportunity to win the ACC Championships in Cross Country,” Henes said. The team has the talent and the experience to compete for the ACC title. The team only lost one senior due to graduation but gained freshman Joanna Thompson, whom Henes said will have an immediate impact on the team.

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MEN’S SOCCER VS. MARYLAND College Park, M.D., 7:30 p.m.

Watersport club kicks off a new season

Saturday MEN’S TENNIS AT DUKE NIKE FAB FOUR Cary, All Day FOOTBALL VS. SOUTH ALABAMA Raleigh, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S TENNIS AT UVA INVITATIONAL Charlottesville, Va., All Day WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. THE CITADEL Raleigh, 1 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL VS. TOWSON Raleigh, 7:30 p.m. Sunday MEN’S TENNIS AT DUKE NIKE FAB FOUR Cary, All Day WOMEN’S TENNIS AT UVA INVITATIONAL Charlottesville, Va., All Day MEN’S GOLF AT FALCON INVITATIONAL Colorado Springs, Colo., All Day WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. TOWSON Raleigh, 1 p.m.

Did You know? When Ronald Regan visited N.C. State on Sept. 5, 1985 he arrived via Marine One which landed on Miller Field.

The Water Ski and Wakeboarding Club aims to expand even more. Allyssa Pearson Correspondent

The Water Ski and Wakeboard Club had their first club event of the school year on Sunday at Falls Lake. The club makes weekly trips to the lake throughout the year. Cameron Brown, president, said that the club has expanded since last year. “Sunday we had our club day,” Brown said. “We had a couple boats out on the lake. We probably had 30 people come out and everyone wakeboarded or skied. Whatever it is they like to do.” Brown, a senior in nuclear engineering, has been a member since he was a freshman at N.C. State. Every year over spring break, the club takes a trip to Florida, where they get the opportunity to ride with a professional. Last year, they also took a trip over fall break to Lake Wylie, S.C. A lot of students on campus are either unaware of the clubs existence or are afraid to come out because they have never tried the sport. Unless you have been

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The N.C. State Water Ski and Wakeboarding Club team poses for a team photo on Falls Lake on Sunday.

given the opportunity, it tends have no stipulations on that,” to be a hard sport to get in- Brown said. “We take anyone. The majorvolved with. ity of our T h e c lu b members hopes to are beginget its name ners . We out t his take all year a nd sk i l l levgive more els and we students an rea lly tr y opportuto ma ke nity to try it about out a sport Cameron Brown, president of the creating a that they all Water Ski and Wakeboard Club network of love. people to “A lot of people’s first concern is ‘How ride.” The club tries their best to good do you have to be?’ We

“... most people don’t take their boats out after it gets cold a whole lot.”