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Company aims to Cathedral to be built near campus combat online fraud ThreatMetrix hopes to quell rampant online identity theft and fraud.

site is trusted before approving the purchase. Projects like BillMyParents are specifically aimed to prevent identity theft. In the U.S., 28 people have their identity stolen every Erin Schnuit minute, and the trend is worsenStaff Writer ing. eBillme is another website to Many shoppers are going online to make their purchases. Some consum- educate the public about the ers claim this is because of discounts dangerous of identity theft, and and online clearance, but the general it states in an article titled, “Proconsensus is that online shopping is tecting Yourself from ID Theft,” becoming more popular due to its ease that about 28 people in the U.S., become victims of identity theft of access. Though shopping online seems every single minute. Ryan J. Hurley, a professor of like a good alternative, it can also be a gateway for fraud attempts and communication at N.C. State, can attest to this. He recently had to identity theft. Students and parents getting ready get a new debit card because his for a new school year to begin are par- information was hacked from an ticularly vulnerable because hackers online site. Though it didn’t take are aware of the high volume of online Hurley long to regain his identity, activity that occurs during August and the fact that it vanished so quickly startled him. November. Hurley’s case is only one of many, A website called ThreatMetrix and the rate aims to counter of ident it y fraudulent activfraud is rapity by providing idly increasbusi ness w it h ing. On Sept. solutions to safe7, a case of guard both their theft was recustomers and ported from their merchana Bragaw Hall dise. As mendorm room tioned in a press t hat escarelease sent out lated to a felby T hreat MeDan Rampe, ony charge of trix, the months ThreatMetrix representative identity theft, involving backaccording to to-school sales are host to billions of opportunities publicly available court records. When a student reported money for fraud to occur. “The back-to-school timeframe had been stolen from her room and represents one of the largest shopping from her bank account, officers surges in the U.S. This year, consum- arrested her roommate, Angelers are expected to spend more than lina Eun Song, a sophomore in $68 billion on books, apparel, paper, biochemistry. If found guilty of a pencils, backpacks and other school felony identity theft charge, Song supplies, according to the National could serve 13 months in prison. Identity theft doesn’t only occur Retail Federation,” Dan Rampe said in the online article “ThreatMetrix when paying for something online, Alert — Five Channels of Online and ThreatMetrix highlights five Fraud to Beware of Just in Time for different channels for online fraud: Back-to-School.” “Of that, an increas- online purchases, online book ing amount is likely to be spent with rentals, online banking, social media sites, and online gaming. online retailers.” Through all of these outlets, Several ideas are being thrown around by ThreatMetrix to keep con- the only things a hacker needs to sumers from being victimized. One invade a person’s life are names, solution is calledBillMyParents. This addresses, email accounts, phone program is said to be a link that will be numbers, social security numbers, placed next to products on websites, credit card numbers, etc. The most important protection so that adolescents or teenagers can simply mark the item they want and for consumers is to be sure that automatically send an email to their the site they are using is secure and that they do not give away any parent. In the email, the parent can review unnecessary information. the product and make sure that the

“The back-to-school timeframe represents one of the largest shopping surges in the U.S.”

Sprawling Catholic ministry and outreach center planned for construction near campus. Jessie Halpern Correspondent

The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh announced Sept. 7 it has made plans to build a new cathedral in southwest Raleigh. The 2,000-seat cathedral will be located somewhere between Centennial Parkway and Western Boulevard; an area that comes very close to much of campus. The cathedral will span more than 39 acres, and is to be seen as part of the church’s social outreach program. The cathedral’s purpose is not only to hold church services; rather, it also a non-denominational para-church offers religious concerts and lectures, organization. Jasmine Prebles, senior staff with as well as a safe haven for the poor, acCampus Crusade for Christ at N.C. cording to the Catholic Diocese. State, noted that Bishop Michael many of its memBurbidge, t he bers worship at bishop heading loca l churches the cathedral’s and attend Bible fundraising efstudies and worforts, was conship meetings oftacted severa l fered on campus. times by phone Kayla DeWald, sophomore in middle W hen a sked for an interview, grades education about the orgabut did not renization’s take turn calls. on the cathedral While the cathedral will not be affiliated with plans, she did not seem worried that N.C. State, its presence so close to the it might take away worshippers from University has caused a stir among the the campus organization. “We were unaware that the Cathoschool’s many religious groups, specifically Campus Crusade for Christ, lic Diocese is building a cathedral,

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but our hopes for this new cathedral is that more students would actively pursue Christ through this cathedral,” Prebles said. Echoing her opinion that the church would not interfere with students’ current means of worship was Kayla DeWald, a sophomore in middle grades education. “I don’t think the new cathedral is going to affect how I worship now, I doubt it will change much of anyone’s current routine,” DeWald said. Furthermore, Erinn Allen, senior in the CHASS department, agreed with Prebles’ hope that the cathedral would attract worshippers. “It will probably be really convenient for a lot of people to have a big

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‘Ingredients’ awakens students to better eating See page 5.

‘Star Wars’ alterations upset fans

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Coaches’ Corner to expand funding through Student Government appropriations Bill requesting money with no formal budget causes problems in Student Senate. Elise Heglar Deputy News Editor

Student Senate members were concerned when a bill for the Coaches’ Corner project to receive $1,000, despite a lack of a formal budget request, was passed. Andy Walsh, traditions committee co-chair, has been working on the Coaches’ Corner project. According to Walsh, the reason a formal budget request was not submitted was due to a lack of concrete information about where the money would be going. Sam Dennis, the other traditions committee co-chair, said the reason no formal budget was written was due to the fact that there was the possibil-

ity of a lot of variation in how the money would actually be used for advertising. “There is a lot of variability with what we’re spending money on but we are handling it in a fiscally responsible way,” Dennis said. According to Walsh, the $1,000 will be going towards advertising and marketing for the Coaches’ Corner project. He and Dennis want to raise $170,000 for the project through private donations. Walsh said that while the money was planned to be used strictly for advertising, it was impossible to tell exactly what types of advertising and how much money would go towards each section at the time the bill was submitted. He said it would be “100 percent less accu-

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Climbing the stairs of the Coliseum Parking Deck, Eric Stabasefski, a senior in horticulture science, heads to his car after class Monday. Stabasefski commutes to campus every day, which adds about 10 to 20 minutes of driving time to his daily schedule. If traffic is worse, however, his schedule gets even more delayed. “A couple of mornings [traffic has been bad], especially at the beginning of the semester,” Stabasefski said.

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In Monday’s Pigskin Picks, the outcomes for the Florida vs. Tennessee game were incorrectly identified. The overall standings were not affected.

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In Monday’s “ACC makes additions,” Miami and Virginia Tech joined the ACC in 2004 and Boston College joined in 2005.

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lex Ray, a sophomore in materials science and engineering, plays his practice chanter behind Withers Hall during his free time Monday. Ray said he has been playing the bagpipe for a year and uses the chanter to practice songs.

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9:31 a.m. | Suspicious Person Dan Allen Deck Report of suspicious subject looking into vehicles. Officers searched area but did not locate subject or any damage. 1:40 p.m. | Hazmat Incident Student Health Center Report of natural gas leak. NCSU PD, FP, EH&S, Facilities, RFD and PS NC responded to scene. Area was shut off until deemed safe.

3:46 p.m. | weapon on campus North Hall Lot Officer discovered unsecured vehicle with suspicious items. With permission of owner, officer found bottle that smelled of marijuana, a bow/arrows and a hunting knife. Student was issued citation and referred for weapons on campus and drug paraphernalia.

The Urge to Draw, the Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery Portraits of DADT Heroes: Photographs by Jeff Sheng All Day D.H. Hill Library Selected photographs will be on display from Jeff Sheng’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” series. The series features closeted service members in the United States military affected by the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy.

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ey, a formal request must go through Bryson and an advisor before it can actually be put to use. The reason a formal budcontinued from page 1 get was not required, according rate” to write the budget with- to Bryson, was because Student out hearing more information Government does not fall under the normal appropriations from Athletics. “Unfortunately, when you’re process and this was a special dealing with donors like this, project. “None of the money can be Harris Teeter poster boards won’t cut it. You need proper touched without formal requests being made. We want advertising,” Walsh said. Buddy Bryson, student body to make sure money is used treasurer, said that he, Walsh correctly and responsibly,” and Dennis had spoken exten- Bryson said. Emerson sively about Barker, stut he projec t dent senator before it was for CHASS pu t b e fore juniors, said Senate. Ideas most of the and plans Senate confor how the cerns raised money would were about be used were the lack of discussed beformal budfore the bill Buddy Bryson, student body get as well as was written. treasurer the effects a “There was lack of budno forma l budget, that’s correct, but I get could have on how students spoke with [Walsh and Dennis] view Student Senate. “We were concerned that we numerous times to discuss how didn’t know where the money to use funds,” Bryson said. Though the bill was passed was going and that it would set granting the project the mon- a double standard for Student

Government getting money,” Barker said. Walsh said the senators who were upset did not do a good job of researching the project and understanding the intent of the bill. He and Dennis expected full support from Senate after speaking with the financial committee and were surprised when senators reacted unfavorably towards the bill, according to Walsh. “I don’t think they were doing their jobs correctly. It looks bad if the financial committee supports something and then they suddenly don’t support it because they are worried about looking bad. It all comes down to a lack of research,” Walsh said. Despite some issues with the bill in Senate, it was ultimately passed. Coaches’ Corner will continue to work on advertising and gaining donations for the project, according to Walsh.

cathedral right next to campus. Students might start going to church more,” Allen said. Yet, with all the enthusiasm voiced by the organizations and students of a Christian faith, one has to wonder whether students of minority faiths have welcomed this large cathedral with such ease. In looking at State’s Chaplains’ Cooperative Ministry, Christian groups dominate the landscape. Though several of these organizations tout themselves as “non-denomination-

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Positively dealing with budget cuts A

The Facts:

Last year, the Governor’s budget announced a 15.1 percent cut to the UNC system, with N.C. State suffering a 16 percent cut to its budget. Only 7 percent of that has been taken out of academics.

Our Opinion:

The chancellor took the right course of action by allowing individual colleges to handle the academic cuts; however, we should remain wary of whatever is to come.

fter the governor’s budget message last year, N.C. State has dealt with the 15.1 percent budget cut very effectively. In a public message, Chancellor Woodson said, “it’s not an overstatement to say that this is the most difficult budget challenge the state of North Carolina and the University has faced since the Great Depression.” In response to the cuts, the chancellor handed off responsibility for the necessary decisions to the deans of each college, which only positively affected this volatile situation. Students and faculty feared the impact the 16 percent budget cuts would have on the University. Chancellor Woodson met these oncoming budget cuts by passing them off to the provost, who absorbed

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8 percent of the cuts by only passing down 7 percent to academics. The deans of the various colleges at the University dealt with these cuts by doing what they thought would least impact students. By eliminating vacated positions in order to allot the money thereby saved for other resources, these strategies of cutting back have aided N.C. State in their decisions about the budget. The colleges have used this as an opportunity to consolidate redundancy within the colleges, which eliminates some resources for students and researchers, while merely conserving others. Now that these decisions have been made, the next step

should be to look towards the future. The ways the colleges dealt with these cuts demonstrated the “strong leadership” Nate DeGraff noted in Monday’s edition of Technician. Many students might be feeling the impact of the cuts due to the consolidation of resources and classes within the colleges; however, the significance of these actions has also protected some resources for students. The main efforts of the deans have been to shift faculty responsibilities and to eliminate open positions. These efforts have the least negative impact on the student body as a whole. By leaving an opportunity for the deans, who are inevitably

closer to their students than the chancellor, the cuts would be handled in the most beneficial way possible for students. The ways these cuts are being handled should be remembered, as the state will most likely reduce the budget again for this upcoming school year. This process should prep our colleges for what is yet to come. The chancellor and the deans of the colleges are to be commended for their actions; however, no one can predict the outcome of the next budget meeting at the state or University level. While it is important we embrace what has already been done, we should be cautious of what is coming, and hope our deans will provide the same sufficient actions when it does.

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ow would you like Student Governm e nt to t h row $350,000 in student fees out the window? That’s what Student Government will be deciding this Wednesday when they vote on the USA Today Collegiate Readership Program. Student Emerson GovernBarker ment was apGuest Columnist proached by a representative of USA Today attempting to sell us on a growing program. For a supposedly small fee of $10 per student per year, the Readership Program would provide the USA Today, The News and Observer, and The New York Times to students on campus in a manner similar to how the Technician is distributed now. In slick slides a nd beguiling sm i le s , we were assured of what a deal we were getting and what a positive impact this would have on students. However, let’s analyze a few of these glittering generalities. First off, we’re not talking some small $10 fee. A $10 fee per student multiplied by our nearly 35,000 students amounts to a whopping $350,000 per year that we’re considering here. This means entering classes of freshmen could see up to $1.4 million of their hardearned money deported out of state to some corporate office who knows where by the time they graduate in four years. Perhaps most importantly, by the USA Today representative’s own admission, only 3 percent of the student body would likely make use of these services. Quite frankly, times are too difficult and situations too dire for students to waste their money on a program that will cause the suffering of many to benefit the few. A little math yields even more startling discrepancies. That $350,000 per year fee divided by the 3 percent of students that would make use of the service

means we’d be paying $333 dollars for each of those student to have a nine-month daily subscription. However, a quick check of the USA Today website shows that a 12-month subscription delivered directly to your home only costs $195. There are plenty of ways to get the news both online and in the library without charging students nearly double the price of a normal subscription. While I more than encourage newspaper readership, let’s not get confused and start thinking that the USA Today is some kind of angel in disguise. The Readership Program is hiding the facts behind a veneer of pretty lies supported by the bogus claims generated by t hei r own survey data. I don’t know about you, but personally I don’t trust a sur vey run by the company that’s trying to sell me something. The USA Today Program isn’t an exciting offer; it’s a nest of vipers trying to increase declining newspaper sales by ripping off our student body. For these reasons and many more, I encourage, urge and implore my fellow senators in Student Government to vote no to the USA Today Collegiate Readership Program. If this program manages to bully it’s way in to steal the funds of students it will be due to our weakness, not its strength. Do you want to throw away $350,000 of your money? If the answer is no, contact your Student Government representative and tell them to vote no to increases in student fees.

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How have you or your department felt the effects of budget cuts? by Tyler Andrews

Saving money before the budget cuts was the way to go.

“They have combined the zoology department with the biology department. N.C. State is the only college in N.C. that offers the zoology degree, and this year will be the last graduating class.”

Matthew Clark, junior in arts application

Don’t read this paper

he Student Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to participate in a four-week USA Today pilot program to promote current events literacy among college students. For t hose of you who bothered to pick up this tota l ly f ree Russell newspaper Witham today, surely Senior Staff you can see Columnist the humor— and desperation—in this program. Newspapers are on their deathbeds. They are such goners, in fact, USA Today and its partners in this program, The News and Observer and The New York Times, are willing to give away newspapers, a la Technician, for four weeks in an attempt to hook universities on a program that almost assuredly doesn’t break even. These aged medias are so fraught with a shrinking readership that they are willing to lose money in hopes of picking up a few younger readers. It’s idiocy on their part. Most of you reading this aren’t going to pay for a newspaper subscription after college in an effort to stay tuned to the world around you. If you’re like a lot of our readers, you usually pick up this paper to work through the crossword or Sudoku. Having a few other crossword choices in the morning isn’t going to improve your literacy.

Simply, you don’t really care about the world outside your own bubble. And if you do happen to care about a particular issue or topic, you follow it on Twitter or through Google. This generation doesn’t feel the need to get out of bed and walk to the end of the driveway to find out the score of last night’s game; that’s what the iPhone or Droid on the nightstand is for. These are national and local newspapers with real cost, one of the reasons I cancelled my own subscriptions. But that doesn’t mean students a re goi ng to covet the savings and pic k t hem up with an anxious desire to read about the events of the day. They will be pulled out because free stuff always finds a home on a college campus. The sort of student who is actually excited about the news is the person already reading The New York Times on his or her smart phone or laptop. By the time that newspaper hits the stand, they’ll already have seen the story. The real question then is not if Student Senate should sign us up for this free pilot program, it’s whether or not that should lead to adopting the full program with its $10 per year increase to student fees.

Based on the logic we just espoused—that college students are generally disinterested in paying for newspapers—it makes no sense for Student Government or the University in general to support a program that would hide that charge in already exorbitant student fees. They’ve already been driven sky high by the University in recent years to pay for the public menace that is the new Talley Student Center. Raising fees even another $ 10 p e r year is totally unnecessary and would only serve to make a college education another $40—more realistically $50 —more expensive. Instead of senselessly rubber-stamping another fee increase, Student Senate could try something new and think this through to its logical conclusion. We don’t need this. Do us a favor—no new fees.

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Katrina Jiamachello senior, zoology

“We are one of the last poultry science departments in the country and they were wanting to combine us with the biology department. There are also a lot less workers on the N.C. State farms and research has been cut back.” Ann Margaret Dietrch senior, poultry science

“Not much has really been seen with the budget cut in my department because everything is online except for the tests.” Joseph Falkner sophomore, business

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‘Star Wars’ alterations upset fans As the famous science fiction series comes to blu-ray, fans are upset by changes to the films.

Changes on the Star Wars Blu-ray Release •

Anthony Romano Staff Writer

The puppet model of Yoda used in The Phantom Menace has been replaced with a CGI version.

• Obi Wan’s Kryat Dragon Arguably the most iconic call in A New Hope has been series in cinematic history, altered. Star Wars still enjoys massive success and popularity despite • The Ewoks in Return of the Jedi have had blinking eyes being a saga that is well over added digitally. 30 years old. The creator of the six-part series, George Lucas, is • Darth Vader now shouts among one of the richest men out “No!” when he attacks in the world for his creation of the Emperor in Return of the Jedi. this imaginative concept that appeals to audiences of all ages • Various changes to coloring around the world. and sound effects have From 1977 to 1983, the “origbeen made. inal trilogy” of Star Wars was Source: Lucasfilm LTD released, consisting of Episodes IV-VI. After this, fans had to wait 16 years before they would see the next trilogy to complete originals, he also added new the series. Finally, fans were alterations specifically for the given Episodes I-III between Blu-Ray. Some of these additions in1999 and 2005, which many fans ultimately felt were not clude new audio from Darth Vader, a myriad of new and worth the wait. With a fan base numbered in improved special effects, and the millions, Lucas was bound even the inclusion of a few to receive some animosity from entirely new short sequences. As expected, the Star Wars fan fans eventually. In 2004, Lucas released the base erupted with contempt original trilogy on DVD for and outrage over Lucas’ conthe first time ever. Many fans troversial decision. Fans do were disaphave a right to pointed with be upset over t he relea se t he adjustsince Lucas ments since a ltered h i s the films are classic films considered with updated pop culture special effects classics that and many have extreme enhanced significance aspects that Tom Wallis, professor of to the f ilm were not inEnglish and film studies industry. cluded in the Tom Wallis, original reprofessor of English and film leases. Fans argued that many of the studies, finds that fan outrage additions were not necessary is acceptable in this circumand that the films should be stance. “It’s a travesty,” Wallis said of seen in their original form. As hard as fans ranted about their the modifications. Though he is not a hardcore displeasure, it was to no avail. For whatever reason, Lucas fan of the series himself, Wallis has decided to release the films can certainly sympathize with on Blu-Ray, but only in their the fans. “I understand the historical undesired altered versions. Not only has Lucas released importance of the films,” Walthe updated versions of the lis said. “Really the whole issue

“There is definitely a sense of hypocrisy in terms of what he’s doing.”

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Though fans have been excited for the high definition, Blu-Ray release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga, the numerous changes series creator George Lucas has made to the films upsets many.

comes from the idea that there can be a definitive version.” Wallis is referring to that fact that, upon home video release, directors have the right to alter their films the way they want the audience to see it; for example, they can release a director’s cut on DVD. “These new digital formats are just another way the industry tries to create artificial demand for older material,” Wallis said. “This alternative version goes along with the whole mentality that you have to change something in order to keep the demand alive.” This issue of modifying films for home video release is really where the origin of Lucas’ fan problem comes from. However, Star Wars being released on Blu-Ray isn’t the problem; the problem is what Lucas is doing to the films themselves. Chr istopher L aw i ng, a freshman in industrial design, agreed.

“There is definitely nothing wrong with the Star Wars series coming out on the BluRay format,” Lawing said. “However, with George Lucas altering some of the content of the Star Wars series for the BluRay release, he begins to take away pieces of the movies that the diehard fans love. They are diehard fans for a reason: they love the original content.” Interestingly, Lucas was once as strongly opposed to film alterations of any kind. In 1988, media mogul Ted Turner purchased the rights to the beloved film Citizen Kane and intended on re-mastering the classic in color. Lucas publicly spoke out against this idea. “People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians,” Lucas said. “There is definitely a sense of hypocrisy in terms of what he’s doing,” Wallis said.

There is no doubt about this; Lucas is contradicting himself due to his past stance on film altering and his present actions regarding the issue. Lucas does have a right to alter these films because, after all, they are his films. If he wants to change some aspects of the series to make them more up to his standards, as he is doing now, then no one can tell him otherwise; it is his property. However, the fact that he is not giving the fans what they want is somewhat surprising. Lucas will do whatever he wants to his films and fans will have to accept this fact, but most Star Wars devotees refuse these terms. Unfortunately, Lucas has never mentioned any intention on releasing the films on Blu-Ray in their original glory. The controversy surrounding this decision is paramount and fans may never understand any of Lucas’ reasoning.

‘Ingredients’ awakens students to better eating Documentary screening and discussion panel showed the importance of local agriculture. Allison Eason Correspondent

Last week was the Community for Environmental Farming System’s Sustainable Agriculture Week, and as part of ongoing campus events, the film Ingredients played in Witherspoon Student Cinema Sept. 14. According to the film, seasonal eating is becoming increasingly important and attracting new farmers across the United States. “I really enjoy this sort of movie,“ Ansilta De Luca-Westrate, a sophomore in elementary education, said. “The FIVE

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reason I’m studying this now crops can be grown in our own is because of documentaries backyards. On average, in order to prelike this.” Creating new farmers is im- serve the quality of the prodportant to an economy that no uct, smaller farming is typilonger includes farming as an cally employed, according to occupation on the U.S. census. agricultural studies. Right now, These days, farmers are check- most farmers are not able to ing the “other” box when de- feed the masses using sustainable agricultural methods. scribing their profession. In time, With mass pro5,200 duction American methods deaths are likely each year going to related change. to foodIngrediborne illents also nesses, it’s looked no wonAlyssa Poulin, junior in at land der why international studies use laws people are meant becoming more aware of where their food to help protect farmers from suburban sprawl. However, this is coming from. As discussed in the docu- only provides a small amount mentary, one-fifth of our of protection. With an expanding populanatural oil consumption goes toward the shipping and pro- tion and decreased farming lands, the film, as well as the duction of food. With an oil shortage and panel discussion that followed, energy problems that are ex- emphasized that it is time for pected to increase we should everyone to wake up and look not be buying crops from far- around at what is happening. away places when the same In order for sustainable agri-

“The movie made me want to go to the farmers market to get some local food.”

culture to grow, there needs to be lush farming lands near the cities. Eating seasonally is a simple and cost effective way of finding the tasty nutrients the body deserves. Vegetables and fruits can be grown year round and every season there are new varieties of crops being harvested throughout the U.S. One popular purchasing method is reliant upon CSA’s, or community supported agriculturalist groups. These shareholder groups pay for their food costs at the beginning of a season. Farmers receive their money directly from this method of crop purchases, weeding out middleman costs. The buying is done before seedlings are planted. Once the crops are ready, people go out to the farms and pick out their vegetables or have them delivered directly to their homes. According to Ingredients, recent studies have shown children will eat vegetables if they are included in the process. Also, students are likely to choose fresh foods if they are offered in their schools.

This bit of information is largely important because the current generation is expected to have a shorter life span than past generations due to unhealthy eating habits. There is a problem when the U.S. is purchasing food from the poorest countries in the world. This is true especially in places like Haiti and Ethiopia. These countries are struggling to feed their own citizens. Supporting local food does not mean we are not able to experience the satisfaction of chocolate, coffee or bananas, but it must, and will, become more mainstream the more often it is practiced. “The movie made me want to go to the farmers market to get some local food,” Alyssa Poulin, a junior in international studies, said. During the panel discussion that followed the film, students were encouraged to go to the farmers market and spend their money on locally-grown produce and other such products instead of fast food. The University Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to

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Ingredients is a documentary about a group of farmers working to create a truly sustainable food system. The film places a great deal of emphasis on local farmers and showcases efforts on a national scale.

3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Brickyard. Film panelist Gary Wise from Wise Farms, a former N.C. State graduate, encourages students to make purchases and learn more about North Carolina farming and sustainable agriculture.

Nearly Lear

Sat, Sept 25 at 8pm Sun, Sept 26 at 2pm Titmus Theatre (Thompson Hall) Who knew that the great and tragic story of King Lear could be… a comedy? Seen through the eyes of Lear’s devoted clown, Norris, the story becomes not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny.

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The Crafts Center challenges you to capture the campus through the eye of a pinhole camera. Registration deadline is Thur, Sept 23 ($2 entry fee). $100 prize! See full details at ncsu.edu/crafts.

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Longbranch provides music for all tastes At the Longbranch Entertainment Complex, numerous genres of music can be enjoyed. James Hatfield Staff Writer

In Raleigh, much like in other large cities, there are always a few well-kept secrets. It may be a local restaurant or a homey store with surprisingly good prices. One of the best examples of this in Raleigh can be found downtown at the Longbranch Entertainment Complex. The Longbranch has been around for almost 30 years and is known to bring in regulars and newcomers alike. After suffering a closing and reopening, the Longbranch has shown it has no intentions of stopping anytime soon. Tucked behind a few car dealerships, the Longbranch brings some of the largest acts in the nation.

Recently bringing out popular house music artist Tiesto, the Longbranch has seen the likes of Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, John Legend, R. Kelly and many other famous musicians. Students who regularly go out for a night on the town tend travel in groups, which is ideal in any city. So it’s best to go to a place that fits a wide range of people, something Longbranch provides. Ashton Lowry, a sophomore in psychology, looks for variety in the venues she goes to. “Honestly when I go do something on the weekends,” Lowry said, “my friends and I try to find a place that generally everyone we’re with will want to go to.” Dan Wood, the owner and general manager of the Longbranch, expressed how the diversity in Raleigh and constant change in population of people coming in and going out can draw people to different areas and venues based on there spe-

karaoke rooms who can each cific interest. “We know that so many hold around 300 apiece. Even people come to Raleigh,” Wood a VIP room can be found at said. “We are nationally ranked Longbranch. With so many choices, it may as one of the top 10 clubs in the nation, but so many new people seem hard to pick which room come to Raleigh on a constant to hang out in. For this reason, basis. That’s why we provide the Longbranch adapted the idea of free flowing. something for everybody.” “You pay one price to get The variety at Longbranch in,” Wood is staggering, said, “and and it is alyou can go most imposwherever sible to not you want. f i nd someYo u g e t thing for evtired of one er ybody to room, just enjoy. go check The venue out anothprovides Dan Wood, owner and general er. We tried four separate manager of Longbranch to provide rooms with Entertainment Complex for la rge t hei r ow n groups.” t heme t hat Many venues make an effort host performances simultaneto provide a nightspot attracously. These rooms include a coun- tive to all sorts of people, but try room that can hold around the Longbranch has managed 1,750 people and a top 40 room to fully realize the concept. Soon, the venue will be hostwith the capacity of 1,450. There are also the disco and ing the newest electro house/ dubstep artist, Skrillex, and the

“You pay one price to get in and you can go wherever you want.”

Rooms at Longbranch The Country Side The largest area at Longbranch, with a stage that has featured more than 400 of the biggest musical acts throughout the years. Vortex Hosted by the house DJ and sporting a state-of-the-art sound system, fans of the current top 40 can come out and dance to the beat. Disco Room For those who enjoy the classic disco hits of the late 1970s. Sports Room Featuring karaoke, pool and televisions, the Sports Room provides a place to hang out and enjoy a chance to play with friends. Soon, the room will host both pool and dart leagues. VIP Room A special area available for reserves including bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays and ladies’ night events. Source: Longbranch

Longbranch will have possibly the most diverse roster of artist to have played when compared to other club level venues. Those with an interest in a fun time out on the town can check out the Longbranch En-

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Volleyball utilizes technology to enhance practice Pack uses iPad to innovate recruiting and tracking statistics. Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer

For the Wolfpack, football is no longer the only sport that utilizes technology to get the job done. Its volleyball program has stepped into the future with one of the most innovative consumer electronics products around, the iPad. One application for the iPad that the Pack’s coaching staff has been utilizing is for recruiting. “We use it for recruiting,” coach Pete Hoyer said. “There’s a database that’s used for all of the major club tournaments. Recruiting wise, there’s an organization called University Athlete. When we go to major tournaments with multiple courts at a convention center those tournaments hire university athlete to put all of the rosters in a schedule for every hour with who’s playing and on what court.”

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University Athlete is not only a great tool for berry and iPhone as well as the other platforms. tracking players’ stats, but also for contacting The advantage with the iPad is that you have that built in camera and a large screen so it’s easier players as well. “In University Athlete, we tag athletes that to video athletes and identify them. If we watch hundreds of athletes in have contacted us or a weekend we can come that we’re interested in back to it.” contacting,” Hoyer said. The iPad can not only “We know where they’re be used as a recruiting playing, on what court, tool, but it is also used what time, against who. by the coaching staff to If we see an athlete that record player stats during we haven’t identified the matches. before we can bring up “Right now I use the that roster and tag them iPad to stat our passing, on our iPads.” our serve/receiving passAccording to Hoyer, Coach Stevie Mussie ing, and the other teams’ the technology has been passing,” coach Stevie around in coaching circles before, but its recent availability on the iPad Mussie said. “It’s just to know that we have good serving has allowed it to expand its features. “We’ve been using it on our PDA’s and Black- targets and we know exactly what their efficiency berrys,” Hoyer said. “There’s an app for Black- is immediately instead of having everything cal-

“Right now I use the iPad to stat our passing, our serve/receiving passing, and the other teams’ passing.”

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York and Pittsburgh markets, which are historically sports-heavy. With football stadiums that both hold more than 50,000 fans and men’s basketball arenas that seat more than 12,000, the ACC will be marketing heavily in

Impact for the Big East While the expansion of the ACC might be yet another crushing blow for the Big East, the conference has survived worse. The only difference this year was how quickly the ACC moved in taking the teams without many rumors flying throughout the media.

After all is said and done, the departures of both Syracuse and Pittsburgh will leave an already deficient football conference with only seven schools with football programs. The seventh school, Texas Christian University, will not join the conference until the 2012 season. The conference will remain a basketball powerhouse with teams like Villanova, UConn, Georgetown and

Louisville, but might struggle to bring in big name football schools with no depth outside of Rutgers and West Virginia. Speaking of the Mountaineers and Scarlet Knights, the two teams have been the subject of spreading rumors about more expansion coming for the ACC, along with the Huskies. While there are still several pieces to the puzzle left to figure out for the

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culated out or do math. It’s a program called Tap Recorder. You can set up the formulas anyway you want. It’s an awesome program,” Mussie said. Tap Recorder is more of an original concept that is being used by the coaching staff in comparison to another program called DataVolley, which is highly utilized by other college programs. “We actually had just thought about it,” Mussie said. “Other coaches around the country mainly use DataVolley. DataVolley is a very intensive. You have to code every touch of the ball. It’s impossible for me to coach and do that. So right now I just get to touch my pass and I’m done.” As college athletics is moving into the future, so are the Wolfpack. With the desire to gain a competitive edge in every aspect of competition, it is clear that N.C. State is striving to stay ahead of the curve.

project Swofford has begun with the ACC, he made one thing very clear — further expansion is not out of the question. “We’re comfortable with this 14,” Swofford said. “But we’re not philosophically opposed to one.”

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ACC expansion could greatly impact Pack Manning undergoes surgery, Sweezy out of walking boot

Syracuse and Pittsburgh additions make conference stronger.

In a season beginning to become plagued with defensive injuries, the Pack is preparing to once again play shorthanded this Thursday night. Redshirt senior linebacker Terrell Manning underwent surgery on Monday afternoon following a knee injury suffered in the first half of this weekend’s South Alabama game, and the timeline for the return of defensive end Art Norman is also unknown. Norman, who has been replacing regular starter Jeff Rieskamp, is just the latest defensive player to fall victim to injury. Defensive captain J.R. Sweezy, who spent Monday without a walking boot for the first time since his preseason injury, and defensive lineman Thomas Teal have both suffered early season injuries. Source: gopack.com

Game time for Georgia Tech game announced For the October 1st home game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, N.C. State will be playing at 3:30 p.m. The game, which will be televised regionally on ABC or ESPN, marks the ACC home opener for the Pack. #25 Georgia Tech hosts North Carolina this weekend in its first conference game of the season before traveling to Raleigh. Source: gopack.com

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Back in 2004, rumors abounded for months about the Atlantic Coast Conference expanding to a 12-team conference. In 2005, the ACC seemed complete with the additions of Virginia Tech, Miami and Boston College — all programs from the Big East conference. In 2011, the ACC once again stripped two teams from the Big East, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. But this time, ACC Commissioner John Swofford wasted no time. “I was surprised because it happened a little quicker than last time,” football coach Tom O’Brien said Monday during his weekly press conference. “Having been through this (at Boston College in 2005), there’s all those false rumors out there going back and forth.” While Big East officials might still be trying to pick up the pieces from the loss of two perennial powerhouses in college basketball over the past few seasons, those associated with the ACC are trying to figure out one resounding question — how big of an impact will the two additions be for both conferences? Impact for the Atlantic Coast Conference Just from a competition standpoint, both the Orange and Panthers add depth to the basketball schedules for any ACC team. In basketball, Syracuse has a rich history. While the Orange have only won one NCAA tournament championship, in 2003,

they have appeared in the champi- said. “Syracuse is a pretty good team onship game three times, the Sweet as well, but who knows what both of Sixteen 19 times and the tournament them might bring. You never know, and different teams bring different itself an astounding 34 times. Though Pitt does not possess Syr- things when they enter a new conacuse’s tradition of basketball, the ference.” Redshirt senior linebacker Audie Panthers have also had success in the Cole said the adlast decade. Over dition of the two the last 10 years, teams will not Pitt has secured a on ly add to spot in the NCAA t he excitetournament every ment, but also year and has finto the depth of ished in the sweet the teams in the sixteen or better in conference overfive of those conall. tests. “I think adding Swofford menCoach Tom O’Brien Syracuse and Pitt tioned how the baswill make things a ketball scene might lot tougher,” Cole change in the latter part of the year, with Syracuse play- said. “It’s not just two more teams being added to the schedule, ing in Madison Square Garden. “Taking a look at New York and they are two teams that will Madison Square Garden would increase the playing level be very appealing for Atlantic for the program.” From a marketing Coast Conference basketball fans, nowmoreso with more teams in clos- standpoint, er proximity,” Swofford said. “We’d the addition probably be remiss if we didn’t think a lso helps the conferof it in those terms.” The expansions in 2004 and 2005 ence in a big were meant to add better football way. Last year, the teams to the ACC and gain more publicity in the television world. ACC sig ned a While teams like Miami and Bos- c ont r a c t w it h ton College have not exactly lived up ESPN. Starting to those standards in recent years, this Virginia Tech has been a force to year, contend with. Since the ACC ex- its panded, it has won four conference games will be televised championships. Members of the media and fans on the network. While the alike believe that this go-around conference cannot go to the open with expansion was to boost men’s market following this deal, it can basketball. However, redshirt junior reopen its television contracts with wide receiver Tobais Palmer believes other broadcasting companies to the addition of both teams to the gain more profit. The expansion also means the conference, Pitt in particular, should ACC will gain access to the New bring excitement to ACC football. “Seeing State playing Pittsburgh last year, they bring a lot of positive energy, so that’s exciting,” Palmer impact continued page 7

“I was surprised because it happened a little quicker than [at Boston College].”

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he ACC performed well against their nonconference opponents, going 2-2 versus ranked teams. While Florida State lost to Oklahoma, Miami and Clemson both came away with impressive wins that returned respectability to the conference. With conference play beginning, we are starting to get a better picture of the contenders and pretenders in the ACC. 1. #13 Virginia Tech – (3-0, 0-0 ACC; Last Week: 2) – This week, Arkansas State was the victim of the Hokies’ stifling defense. Logan Thomas turned his best performance yet, throwing for 292 yards and completing 63.6 percent of his passes. The running game also continues to be strong, averaging over 210 yards per game. (9/24 @ Marshall) 2. #11 Florida State (2-1, 0-0 ACC; LW: 1) – While they played well against #1 Oklahoma, the Seminoles fell short, losing 23-13. The game may have had a different result if starting quarterback E.J. Manuel had not missed much of the second half after going down with a shoulder injury. Despite the loss, FSU showed they are more than a one-trick-pony, as the defense gave the Sooners fits all night, limiting Heisman hopeful Landry Jones to 199 yards passing while forcing two interceptions. (9/24 @ #21 Clemson)

Did You know? In this Thursday’s match up between N.C. State and Cincinnati, the turnover battle figures to play a large role in deciding the outcome. The Bearcats lead the nation in turnover margin (+12) while State is 9th in the country (+5).

3. #25 Georgia Tech (3-0, 0-0 ACC; LW: 4) – Once again, the Yellow Jackets showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the ACC, as they demolished Kansas 6624, earning the recognition of the media and a spot in the Top 25. Their triple option attack has resulted in huge numbers, as the Rambling Wreck lead the nation in total yards, rushing and scoring. Their 59 points and 675 yards per game have put them comfortably atop the national leaderboards and have made up for holes in their defense. (9/24 vs. North Carolina) 4. #21 Clemson (3-0, 0-0 ACC; LW: 8) – Making the biggest jump this week is Clemson, who removed early season doubts with a 38-24 win over defending National Champion Auburn. The ACC’s Tigers ended the SEC’s Tigers 17-game winning streak, which was the nation’s longest active streak. The offense had their best showing of the season, accumulating 624 yards, paced by Tajh Boyd’s 386 passing yards. (9/24 vs. #11 Florida State)

5. North Carolina (3-0, 1-0 ACC; LW: 5)– Everett Withers has taken a program on the verge of destruction and put together a solid start to the season. The Tar Heels bounced back after a poor showing against Rutgers, beating Virginia 28-17. Bryn Renner had an impressive outing as well, minimizing risks and throwing for two touchdowns. (9/24 @ #25 Georgia Tech) 6. Miami (1-1, 0-1 ACC; LW: 6)– Now that they’re back at full strength, the Hurricane’s look like they can play with anyone. Their defense looked much improved, stifling Ohio State en route to a 24-6 victory. Al Golden looks to have his team back on track despite an early season loss to Maryland. (9/24 vs. Kansas State) 7. Maryland (1-1, 1-0 ACC; LW: 3) – The Terrapins put themselves in position to beat West Virginia, but a late interception ended their comeback hopes. Despite the loss, Danny O’Brien showed that he is the leader the Terps have been looking for under center. (9/24 vs. Temple)

Crucial conference games this weekend N.C. State @ Cincinnati Thursday, 8 p.m. North Carolina @ #25 Georgia Tech Saturday, Noon #11 Florida State @ #21 Clemson Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Southern Miss @ Virginia Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Kansas State @ Miami Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

8. Wake Forest (2-1, 1-0 ACC; LW: 7) – Tanner Price has been stellar so far this season, giving the Demon Deacons a consistency they haven’t seen since Riley Skinner graduated. Their 48-5 victory over Gardner-Webb gave the defense the opportunity to gain some confidence moving forward. (Bye) 9. N.C. State (2-1, 0-1 ACC; LW: 10) – The Wolfpack finally put together four good quarters of football, headlined by Mike Glennon’s 4 touchdown performance. Cutting down on penalties was also key to the convincing 35-13 win over South Alabama. (9/22 @ Cincinnati) 10. Virginia (2-1, 0-1 ACC; LW: 9) – North Carolina exposed some major weaknesses in the Cavalier’s defense, who gave up 222 yards on the ground. While Virginia’s offense has put up good numbers, they’re unable to carry the team by themselves. (9/24 vs. Southern Mississippi) 11. Duke (1-2, 1-0 ACC; LW: 12) – That’s right, Duke is atop the ACC standings, having beaten Boston College 20-19 in Chestnut Hill. While they won’t stay there, it is a nice consolation for a team that has struggled mightily this season. (9/24 vs. Tulane) 12. Boston College (0-3, 0-1 ACC; LW: 11) – Could things get worse for the Eagles? After an embarrassing loss at home to Duke, it looks like a lost season in Massachusetts. (9/24 vs. Massachusetts)

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