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Does this define us? While relatively infrequent, hate speech has large impact on campus community. Story By Joshua Chappell | photos By Joseph bond and luis zapata
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According to Jon Barnwell, patrol division commander for Campus Police, the University averages only a small amount of hate incidents annually. “We average zero to one hate crimes reported per year with five or less reported hate-biased incidents not involving crime,” Barnwell said. Barnwell said most hate incidents involve damage to personal property. He also said the GLBT community is targeted more than any other group on campus. Students involved with criminal hate acts can be prosecuted and put through the campus judicial process, according to Barnwell. Sheila Smith McKoy, director of the African American Cultural Center, said in order to fully understand the problem, the difference between hate speech and free speech must be clearly defined. “It is critical that we understand the difference between [free speech and hate speech],” Smith McKoy said. “We are not empowered for hate speech,
though free speech is certainly pro- human justice to be hallmark,” Smith McKoy said. “[These incidents] are tected.” Paul Cash, senior in political science just backlashes of people’s inability and president of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi- to understand that change is coming.” Barnwell echoed Smith McKoy’s sexual, Transgender Community Alliance, said the University atmosphere thoughts and said it would take a larger campus effort to combat hate is conducive for hate speech. “Universities, to a degree, shelter speech. “[These incidents] occur because a lot of students from the everyday world,” Cash said. “There are still a lot there is a lack of understanding and of people in the world that believe cer- an unwillingness to respect differing ideas and opintain types of citizens i on s ,” B a r nwe l l do not deserve equal said. “Stopping it is treatment. Students bigger than the poneed to be aware so lice department. We they are ready to deal need to continue to with it after graduapromote an inviting tion.” atmosphere where Racially charged everyone feels welhate incidents have come and where also occurred rethere is an environcent ly, t he most ment that is open to notable being the Paul Cash, president of GLBT seeking understandpainting of racial ing and respecting slurs on the Free Expression Tunnel the night before the differences.” Rachel Turner, junior in biological 2008 presidential election, and again sciences and student senator, said inin Nov. 2010. Smith McKoy said she thinks these cidents like these make the University incidents can be attributed to a wider look bad, but do not reflect the opinion of the entire student body. national problem. “[These incidents] definitely shine “I think it’s part of a larger issue nationwide where it’s critical that we a negative light on the University as a go through the kind of changes that whole,” Turner said. “I think that to are necessary for human rights and most students it is disappointing that
“Universities, to a degree, shelter a lot of students from the everyday world.”
these hate crimes still happen on campus. The University has high standards and these crimes are not representative of that.” In light of the recent vandalism of the GLBT Center, many campus leaders say incidents like these are good opportunities to create constructive dialog. Barnwell said understanding what free speech entails and using it as an avenue for learning is the way to combat hate speech. “The First Amendment allows people the ability to express themselves and their beliefs without fear of prosecution,” Barnwell said. “The University is an arena where there are always going to be differing ideas and beliefs, and the University needs to continue to strive for understanding and respect for all.” Justine Hollingshead, director of the GLBT Center, said incidents like this must be used as a learning opportunity in order to stop hate incidents. “Utilizing situations that occur as a conversation point, whether it’s the comments painted in the Free Expression Tunnel about President Obama or the incident [at the
Nielsen said, “One of the first rules is that it’s about the audience, not the speaker.” The presentation began by explaining how learning such skills would be beneficial to their futures. Giving a Lauren Vanderveen department seminar, teaching, grant Staff writer proposals and job interviews were a Targeting the needs of graduate stu- few examples given. The five fundamentals – content and dents and postdocs, a seminar entitled “Speaking Skills for Success” was held style, organization, practice, perforin the Talley Student Center Walnut mance and visual aids – were also heavily discussed. Room Monday. “Brainstorming is Larry Nielsen, who essential,” Nielsen held the position of added. provost from Jan. In fact, he took his 2005 until May 2009, own advice by doing now a professor of an assortment of acnatural resources, tivities to engage led the two-hour his audience. One course on how to opactivity was a braintimize public speakstorming board for ing abilities. Larry Nielsen, former provost the life of a graduate “When I was prostudent. Nielsen also vost I did, on average, five speeches per day. So I’ve performed a juggling demonstration probably done thousands of speeches,” as a metaphor of what happens when
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you have too many main points in a speech. In order to get the members at the seminar to see what audiences notice during speeches, Nielsen asked for individuals to call out their pet peeves of speakers to whom they’ve listened. Some answers included monotone voice, overuse of “um”, speaking too fast and reading off the board. Public speaking for people, in general, is one of the highest-ranked fears. “I know you’re shy or you’re embarrassed. But just on your own, get it out, say it,” Nielsen said, “In grad school, I was physically ill every time I had to get up and talk. [However], most people in the audience do want you to succeed because they know they’ll be up there eventually.” Syanne Olson, a graduate in English, said she believes public speaking skills should be a top priority. “Public speaking is one of the cornerstones of a well rounded individual. The ability to communicate with others and to do it well is essen-
Presenter aims to raise awareness about ‘the silent killer’ A seminar is being held today to discuss the importance of awareness for Hepatitis C. Anna Riley Staff writer
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is set to host an informative event about Hepatitis C at the College of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday. The presentation, led by N.C. Hepatitis C coordinator and nurse Susan Thompson, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room D-236, and is open to all faculty and students of state and federal organizations. “It’s about increasing people’s awareness,” Thompson said. Known as “The Silent Killer,” Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that primarily affects the liver, and is spread by blood-to-blood contact. The disease is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) that manifests itself as a blood-borne germ. Hepatitis C, in disease form, is asymptomatic and can cause cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, and liver failure. According to Thompson, sharing needles and drug paraphernalia is the most widespread risk factor for the acute form of Hepatitis C. She said the danger of sharing needles
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tial in academia and even more so in the professional world. Public speaking facilitates the exchange of ideas and opens the door for further learning opportunities,” Olson said. Julie Canawin, another graduate student, attended the seminar and commented on its effectiveness. Canawin said, “He led by example and allowed us to see a demonstration of how to be an effective speaker. We are all going to have to [publicly speak]. It’s good to get some prep work under you and learn how to do it right so that it’s not so stressful. I’d recommend [the seminar] to anybody.” The University will be providing other opportunities for graduate students to gain invaluable information. “Business Emails that Work” and “Elements of Assertiveness” are just a few of the sessions that will be hosted in Talley Student Center this week.
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October 24 1:47 a.m. | Larceny Syme Hall Student reported bicycle stolen.
In Tuesday’s “Not a winning formula,” the University has not spent billions of dollars on athletic facilities upgrades. The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a University facility, not an Athletic’s facility.
11:11 a.m. | Traffic Stop Varsity Drive/Western Boulevard Non-student was issued citation for expired registration.
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11:56 a.m. | Damage to Property Kamphoefner Hall Staff member reported damage in women’s restroom during Halloween Bash.
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10:24 p.m. | Suspicious Person Wolf Village Lots Report of subjects looking into vehicles. Officers located two non-students sitting in vehicle. During investigation a pistol was recovered from the subject’s vehicle. Subject was arrested and charged with possession of firearm on educational property. Both subjects were trespassed from NCSU property.
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Talley Construction Update Noise Alert Level Yellow: Moderate noise and/ or vibration. There may be occasional loud noise or heavier vibration, but should be mild overall. Source: Campus Enterprises
Talley Information Day: “State of the college Union” Wednesday, Nov. 9 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Talley Student Center Learn more about what’s happening at Talley Student Center and provide your input. Table Talk 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Town Hall Meetings 3-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. See the latest interior designs, learn about the dining options planned, learn more about construction progress and plans for spring 2012, ask questions and give your feedback. source: Campus Enterprises
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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 wiffleball, 3-on-3 basketball, kickball and 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. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign
All Day, Multi-Day Event Panera Bread locations in Wake County Throughout the month of October, our Wake County bakery-cafes will donate 10 cents from the sale of each Pink Ribbon Bagel to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Also, throughout the month of October, we will donate $1 from the sale of each Baker’s Dozen. Campus Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brickyard Clothing Exchange 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brickyard Clothing will be collected from dorms for two weeks prior to the event. All good-quality clothing will be sorted and put out in the Brickyard. After a $2 donation, students can enter the clothing swap and take as many clothes as they want. Any leftover or poorquality clothes will be recycled. Earth With Meaning: Photographs of Alan Cohen Noon-8 p.m. Gregg Museum Alan Cohen “makes visible the unseen” in places marked by history or the processes of natural events. Instead of sweeping views, he aims his cameras downward to record the exact spots that permeate memory. Wee Webinars: Exam Wrappers Noon-12:30 p.m. Elluminate Join us for a very short overview of a five-minute strategy that you can use to improve your students’ exam preparation.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 9:30 p.m.-midnight Witherspoon Cinema Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college student ID and $2.50 for the general public. Thursday 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 wiffleball, 3-on-3 basketball, kickball and 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. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign All Day, Multi-Day Event Panera Bread locations in Wake County Throughout the month of October, our Wake County bakery-cafes will donate 10 cents from the sale of each Pink Ribbon Bagel to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Also, throughout the month of October, we will donate $1 from the sale of each Baker’s Dozen. CALS Career Fair 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Talley Student Center Earth With Meaning: Photographs of Alan Cohen Noon-8 p.m. Gregg Museum Alan Cohen “makes visible the unseen” in places marked by history or the processes of natural
events. Instead of sweeping views, he aims his cameras downward to record the exact spots that permeate memory. NCSU STEM K-12 Outreach Programs 1-3 p.m. The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation If you are an active member of the NC State University STEM Community, you are invited to attend the MISO Fall 2011 Workshop entitled NCSU STEM K-12 Outreach Programs: Successful Evaluation and Survey Implementation- A Collaborative Journey. Creating a portfolio 3-5 p.m. Clark Hall conference room This session will provide attendees with information regarding critical reflection and creating a portfolio of assignments that include service learning and other communityengaged activities. Faculty will share their experiences and their assignments. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on their student learning goals, create assignments, and review assignments from other faculty. Image and Meaning: Challenging History & Photography 6-8 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art & Design Panel discussion in conjunction with “Earth With Meaning: the photographs of Alan Cohen.” Disney Movie Club showing Nightmare Before Christmas 6-9 p.m. Harris Field Friends With Benefits 7-9 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema While trying to avoid the clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies, Dylan and Jamie soon discover however that adding the act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college student ID and $2.50 for the general public. Read Smart Book Discussion: Unbroken 7-8 p.m. Cameron Village Public Library Dr. Joe Caddell, special faculty in the Department of History at NC State, will lead a discussion on Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
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‘Tai Chi’ ing Fellows learn to do new moves N.C. State Teaching Fellows spend evening rejuvenating with Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art.
“The art of Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art form which boosts energy levels in the body”, Smith said. “Students benefit a lot by mastering this art, and it keeps them mentally and physically healthy.” Ameya Kulkarni The instructors introduced Staff Writer many traditional Tai Chi exThe Teaching Fellows of N.C. ercises like “Inverted T,” “WaState spent a refreshing Monday ter deer arches to the moon,” evening at the Court of North “Dragon whips his tail” and Carolina. Jeffrey Leonard from “Grab the Tiger” to the fellows, the College of Education, along who enjoyed their exercise regiwith a team of teachers from men to the fullest. Matthew the Tibetan Kung Fu and Tai Currin, a teaching fellow and a Chi organization, arranged a sophomore in agriculture edutai chi workshop for the Teach- cation, was visiting this event for the second consecutive year. ing Fellow students. “Tai Chi provides a stress This workshop has been conducted every year since 2007, relief and has very similar efbut there has been an increas- fects to Yoga,” Currin said. “I ing response from the Teaching would definitely come if these Fellows year after year. Start- teachers visited N.C. State eving with 35 fellows in 2007, 92 ery year.” Michael Clinkscales, the fellows turned up for the event director of on Monday, Teaching which proved Fellows, was to be a hit. also present Sifu (teacher) for the event. Ti m Sm it h, “We hope who learned to introduce the art of tai the fellows chi 20 years to va r ious ago, g uided cultures. Tai t h e Te a c h Michael Clinkscales, Chi art deing Fellows in director of Teaching Fellows velops their mastering the knowledge of sk i l l. Smit h along with his associates Sifu cultural diversity and health,” Dw ight Ot well, Kathleen Clinkscales said. “We hope that Changho and Shelley You- they utilize such a rich experimans, were eager to pass on ence in their own classes.” Smith guided the fellows their skills to the new students.
“We hope to introduce the fellows to various cultures.”
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of hate incidents can be too much, Smith McKoy said that these incidents that not enough continued from page 1 is being done. “It is clear every time for GLBT Center], is how the those who are part of the University can combat hate groups that have been targeted that we have to work through speech,” Hollingshead said. Harrison Do, a senior in bi- a lot of issues that our country ological sciences and student hasn’t come to grips with yet,” senator, said the fight for equal Smith McKoy said. Do also said last week’s reacrights for the GLBT community represents a major civil tion to the GLBT Center vandalism was not excessive, but rights issue. “Gay rights is the last final appropriate. “W henever any specif ic civil rights battle of our generation,” Do said. “As a society minority group is directly atwe have focused on gender and tacked we have a duty and rerace issues, and gay rights is sponsibility as a society to come also something we need to ad- together and make a clear mesdress the on campus and across sage that this will not be tolerated,” Do said. “I am proud of the nation.” Do also went on to say the how the administration and student leadUniversity’s ers across best tool to campus adf ig ht hate dressed the speech is i s s u e . T he through edureaction was cation. appropriate “The line is andnecesblurry when sary.” it comes to Smith what is conMcKoy said sidered [hate Harrison Do, student senator these impacts speech or free have a dual speech], Do said. “[The University] needs impact on the student body. “The first impact is that it to focus not on the law but on how we can better educate our calls attention to those issues, especially for those who have campus community.” Although some people claim not been engaged in these isthat the reaction to these types sues,” Smith McKoy said. “Sec-
“The line is blurry when it comes to what is considered [hate speech or free speech].”
through their exercise course. His goal throughout the interaction was to develop a positive energy among the Teaching Fellows. “The three prerequisites of good health are having a still and a calm body, having a steady mind and, most importantly, possessing a smooth and silky breath,” Smith said. A long w it h a rigorous stretching and balancing exercise, the Teaching Fellows had much fun, tripping over one another while balancing, and watching each other perform the tough Tai Chi exercises. Ra John Jones, a junior in middle grades education, visited the event for the third time. “I feel very much relieved by Tai Chi and plan to come every year,” Jones said. The first-year Fellows showed their excitement after this event. Christina Frazier, a freshman in mathematics education, said she felt the workshop was stress relieving and hopes to visit every year. The Tibetan Kung Fu and Tai Chi organization volunteers to spread the art of Tai Chi among all their clients and looks forward to guiding the teaching fellows every year. “We are happy to donate the money collected for this workshop to the Jimmy V. Foundation, on behalf of the Tai Chi sifus,” Leonard said. Amanda Wilkins/Technician
Nathanael Stamp, a freshman in mathematics education, reaches while doing the Tai Chi move ‘riding the tiger’ on Monday, Oct. 24. Tibetan Kung-Fu and Tai Chi came out on Monday to teach the Teaching Fellows Tai Chi moves and about Asian culture.
ondly, it motivates people to take action about their beliefs.” Hollinsghead said without the response like the one that occurred last week, the potential to damage student morale is possible. “These events have the danger of creating a low morale within the student body or to create a feeling like you don’t belong,” Hollingshead said. “That’s why the positive response and the support that was displayed throughout the week makes a world of difference.” Do said he has seen numerous incidents of hate crimes occur on campus during his undergraduate career, but the community seems to strengthen with each incident. “I’ve observed different hate incidents along the way, and it seems like we tend to get stronger as a University, we tend together more, and we tend to stand by the idea that this will not define us or tear us down, but will make us stronger,” Do said.
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with a disease carrier stems from the blood-to-blood contact. “With the acute form of the disease we see new infections that are generally contracted by using unsanitary needles,” Thompson said. Hepatitis C also has a chronic form that, Thompson said, is found predominantly in baby boomer patients. The disease, in chronic form, most likely resulted from infectious blood transfusions done before 1992, or the past sharing of needles. Thompson’s presentation is among the growing efforts that are being made to increase education and awareness about Hepatitis C. She said the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has implemented the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan with multi-agency involvement that will promote the spread of information about the disease. The plan will also present two new medicines for Hepatitis C that have shown positive results, according to Thompson. “[The new medicines] have increased response rates for what they would call a cure,” Thompson said. Alex Birmingham, a junior in social work, said it is crucial to
be proactive in educating the public about the facts of the disease. “It’s really important to raise awareness simply because it’s becoming more and more prominent in this country,” Birmingham said. The long-term effects of Hepatitis C can be exhausting and devastating, according to Sanford-based Physician’s Assistant Carolyn Rodgers, who had a friend with the disease. Rodgers said her friend contracted Hepatitis C as a result of a blood transfusion following a liver transplant. “[It] was a bad time. The treatments were really rough for him. They made the Hepatitis inactive, but his body had to be monitored consistently after them,” Rodgers said. Before 1992, hospitals and medical facilities did not have the technologies or capabilities to test donated blood. Once more research was conducted on Hepatitis C and more became known about the disease, scientists were able to develop a blood test that checked for traces of the Hepatitis C Virus, among other things. Rodgers said when little was known about the disease, people may not have recognized that they contracted it at all. “A lot of people who had it didn’t know they had it, or even what Hepatitis was,” Rodgers said. The development of tests
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for donated blood in 1992 essentially eliminated cases of chronic Hepatitis C caused by infectious blood transfusions or organ transplants. Thompson hopes that with increased knowledge of the disease, cases of acute Hepatitis C will decrease and the medical technology needed to combat it will advance. Thompson’s presentation aims to send a message to the younger generations. She said it’s vital that young adults learn about the effects of Hepatitis C and how to prevent it because of the common threat it’s become. “[People] should know that Hepatitis C is four to five times more prevalent than HIV,” Thompson said.
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The Facts: One in eight women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. For the past 25 years, the month of October has been dedicated to increasing awareness and fundraising for breast cancer.
Our Opinion: The month of awareness is necessary to spread awareness and decrease the mortality rate or breast cancer. The current efforts of the students and faculty should be commended, and further efforts encouraged
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reast cancer holds a special place in the hearts of the Wolfpack these days. The loss of Kay Yow will always remind us of the tragic toll the disease can take and faculty members like Mindy Sopher, who has survived breast cancer four times, will continually underscore the resilience of the survivors. It is brought to the forefront of our consciousness this month as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates 230,480 women this year will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 39,520 will die as a result of breast cancer. Many organizations around campus have taken up the cause of the month. One of
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the most impressive the efforts came from Zeta Tau Alpha. Zeta Tau Alpha organized a Pink Out Week for the week of the Oct. 23. The week began with a golf tournament that raised over $20,000 for various charities. Monday they painted the Free Expression Tunnel pink and Tuesday they provided free Jimmy John’s subs and pink lemonade for anyone who wore pink. Amanda Brookie, philanthropic chair of Pink Out Week, gave the reasoning for ZTA’s involvement. “It’s everywhere,” she said. “One in eight women are affected by breast cancer. I think that says enough.” With all the support for the
month pouring in, there is also a backlash brewing over the merits of the month. There is an idea the cause is being overblown and is getting too much attention. However, the criticism of the month misses the point entirely. The aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to raise awareness; if the criticism is it raises too much awareness, then it has accomplished its goal. Awareness is important, it leads to increased screenings, and increased screenings leads to earlier detection. Breast cancer is more treatable the earlier it is detected. The American Cancer society reports that if the cancer is caught in stage 0
or 1, the survival rates of those with breast cancer are 93 percent and 88 percent respectively. So far, the efforts of the month and the movement are working. In a 2005 study, Berry et al. reported that the breast cancer death rate dropped 24 percent between 1990 and 2000. Berry et al. found that the two main factors involved with the death rate reduction were an increase in screenings, 46 percent, and an improvement in treatment procedures, 54 percent. This month, whether you’re wearing something pink to commemorate a fallen loved one or, more superficially, wearing it for a free sub, know that you are making difference. Know that you are spreading the word and helping the one in eight.
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have to say, I was a little bit nervous at first. I had never done anything like this before. My heart was beginning to pound. The excitement was building as I approached the opening. The thoughts of all the things I had heard about t he e x p e r ience poured t hroug h my brain with torrential force. I thought about the lights, the Jon sou nd s, t he Lewis smells, the feel. Staff Columnist Nearer still to the opening I saw that I was not the first to make my way into the hallowed grounds. Finally, after three years of living five minutes down the road, I managed to penetrate the gates of the N.C. State Fair. Everything in sight shined with the brilliance of Apollo’s chariot, a departure from things I normally see. You see, I am color-blind. The finer shades of light are usually lost to me, but at the State Fair, everything shimmered with a neon iridescence, le t t i ng me bathe my eyes in the magnificence of color. The Ferris wheel stuck out in the distance, like a giant peacock. It called to me, hypnotizing me with its endless loop of flashing colors and the promise that I would soon be high above everything else in the area. I couldn’t resist. I bought my ridiculously overpriced tickets and hopped in. After a few revolutions of the wheel it slowed to a stop for others to get on. It could not have stopped at a better place; our gondola was at its apex. Those few minutes at the top were absolutely amazing. I could enjoy the scope of my situation from up there. I could see every ride in the park, each scam called a tent game, and the plethora of diverse food stands. Soon my turn at the top was done, but I knew exactly where I was headed next. I spotted a ride I had only ever seen on TV. It was one of those rotators that uses centrifugal force to press you against
a wall, even while gravity tries its best to pull you away from it. The ride got going and before I even realized how fast it was spinning us, we were thrown into the air. I turned my head upward, expecting to see the sky but I was surprised, instead, to see that the world had been tilted on its side and no one but me seemed to care. While spinning through the air I felt like I was a little kid again; I had my feet in the air, my hands on my head, and was laughing to the point of tears. By the time the ride was through, I’m sure the operator thought I was either high or an idiot man-child, and I don’t care because I can’t remember the last time I had that much fun. By this time, I was starving. After seeing the Philly cheesesteak shack next to the fried Wisconsin cheese shack and the sign for Krispy Kreme burgers I knew I had risk suicide and would eat until I dropped. I perused t he a re a for the stand that would be my death, and it wasn’t long until I fou nd it. There on a sign above a large white tent were the words deep fried Kool-Aid. Here is where I found bliss. One deep fried Kool-Aid, a cheeseburger, Oreos, Reese’s, cheesecake, and a Krispy Kreme burger later; I could feel my arteries closing in on me, my heart beating ever slower and in a faint whisper asking me, “why?” The things I saw, the joy I felt, and the fun I had I owe all to you, State Fair. I want you to know that no matter how detrimental to my health and wallet you may be that I will always remember that you were my first and that you are special for that.
“Everything shimmered with a neon iridescence letting me bathe my eyes in the magnificence.”
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’m sure all of you went trick-or-treating dressed up as mini versions of your favorite superheroes or princesses as children. I’ve been hearing all this talk about people wanting to dress up as a delightful devil, ghouls, banshees, witches and wizards. All this is fascinating to Niveditha me, as this is Sunderraj my very first Staff Columnist Halloween. I grew up in India watching a lot of American television; yes we have that in India too. So I knew quite a bit about the American traditions. I particularly recall the Halloween episode of the sitcom Friends, which was probably my first exposure to the festival. But this will be the first time I will be experiencing it for myself. I assumed that Halloween was a holiday like any other festival would be. But I have come to understand its more a mythical festival than a religious one, and hence it’s not a holiday. It did come as a bit of a surprise to me. It was exciting when my neighbor put up Halloween decorations. I saw some skulls, bats, some colorful lights, dismembered hands, a tombstone and obviously a jack-o’-lantern. This season is all about the Halloween f lavor. I saw people picking out pumpkins to carve. With all the talk about Halloween, it got me curious. I became interested about the festival of Halloween because there is nothing similar in my culture. I did a bit of reading about it and discovered history says that the tradition of
Halloween began in Rome in honor of the feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or the festival of the dead. The jack-o’-lanterns symbolize souls of dead people. Also, it symbolizes the harvest season of pumpkins. Witches, monsters and skulls have historically been associated w ith Halloween, as they signify evil omens. There’s anot her stor y about Ha lloween originating with the Celtics. They celebrated it as All Saints Day or All Hallows Eve. The ancient Gaels believed that on Oct. 31, which was also the harvest season for farmers, the dead came back to life and wrecked the crops. The ghosts and spirits came looking for you and in order to avoid being recognized by them or to please them, they would dress up as ghosts themselves. This is where the idea of costumes probably originated. They would also dance in front of a bonfire and celebrate their harvest and victory against evil spirits. Nowadays, the way Halloween is celebrated has changed. “Witchcraft” that was shunned upon earlier is fun now for teenagers. Ouija boards that are supposed spell out the future are popular among teenage girls. Voodoo dolls and attempts to call the dead are quite popular. Watching scary movies at sleepover parties and scaring other people with stories and pranks are part of the
Halloween theme, too. Halloween has been a big festival in the state of North Carolina. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is known to have up to 80,000 revelers on Halloween night. Though it is fun for people who just want to party, the city of Chapel Hill discourages t he idea of outsiders coming in and shuts traffic coming towards Chapel H i l l for t he evening. Pubs have to close down by 1 a.m., just to keep check on the number of participants. We have our own Halloween celebration this weekend. The Hillsborough Hike, which started a couple of years ago, is located right here on Hillsborough Street. The revelers f lock here in their costumes and go pub hopping. The local bars also host best costume prizes. With all the fun here, why would one want to go to UNC? I am going to the Hillsborough Hike this weekend, and I hope to see you there. This Halloween, let’s all have a lot of fun and be responsible.
“Nowadays, the way Halloween is celebrated has changed.”
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Underwater Robotics Club sinks competition Club returned to international competition to improve performance and knock competition out the of the water. Jack Borkey Staff Writer
Despite a diverse collection of students from across campus and a small budget, the Underwater Robotics Club continues to make waves among international competition. The club finished eighth overall in the AUVSI Foundation International RoboSub Competition. The event was held at San Diego’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in July. The competition was the first for the team’s newest robot, Seawolf IV. Using some of the design from Seawolf III, the new craft featured a rebuilt aluminum frame, five thrusters, an onboard computer, and two cameras. Seawolf IV is an autonomous vehicle, navigating with the onboard cameras, and acoustically, using the Analog Devices Blackfin DSP development board. The club had to overcome the difficulty of a small budget to pull of the complexity and advancement ofSeawolf IV. The 11-member team consistently puts in 30-hour weeks to get its craft in the best possible position to compete. The URC relies on important donations from top-level companies, such as Altium, Intel and Pelican. Despite a tight budget, the club benefited when Pelican donated a waterproof case, which houses the onboard computer. July’s competition was a tough test for the team from Raleigh. Twenty-six of the leading teams made the trip to Southern California from around the world. It attracted teams from around the U.S., such as the University of Florida, the University of Maryland and teams from China and India. To claim victory in the water, teams had to take on various challenges laid out by the judges. Among them were an obstacle course, transporting objects from different points and locating objects.
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Members of the Underwater Robotics Club work on their robotic sub, the Seawolf III, in there workspace in Burlington Laboratories on Tuesday. From their website, “Seawolf III features 8020 aluminum framing, a Lenovo netbook, and new software architecture dubbed ‘libseawolf.’”
The qualification round tered little to Thunes. “[It] was awesome for us, proved very successful for the URC team, including one there is a big difference being run, in which the robot was ninth out of twenty-two and challenged to navigate its way eight out of twenty-eight,” he through the water. URC Pres- said. “Plus, it was our first time ident Chris Thunes, senior in in the finals.” Secretary Michael Brown, applied mathematics, called it senior in computer science, the “best ever at N.C. State.” At the finish of the quali- credits the URC’s finish with its newfound fication, f o c u s on N.C. State team coorfound itself dination in the finals for the first N c s u r o b o t i c s . c o m and an intime, scor- Go online for more information on how to tensified ing 2,068 join the club or read club member blogs. motivation after 2010’s points. In the finals, teams were ninth place finish. “Historically, the team hasn’t thrown for a loop, as the judges changed much of the compe- been organized,” he said. tition, forcing teams to make “[This year] we stepped up our game, and were really in good adjustments. The inexperience of the URC shape.” For the future, the URC is team caused them to struggle in the finals. The team regis- already committed to building tered just 350 points, finishing and developing Seawolf V. Still eighth out of a possible eight, in its infancy, the robot resembut the last place finish mat- bles Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter
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New member of the Underwater Robotics Club and junior in agricultural technology Brent McMiller examines the underwater sub entitled Seawolf III for the first time in Burlington Laboratories on Tuesday.
Advanced X1, from Star Wars Episode VI: A New Hope. Thune’s major goals for the next months are to build Seawolf V, and to get as many people involved as possible. Many
of the current members are seniors and the team hopes to continue competing and garnering better finishes. To anyone interested, the Underwater Robotics Club meets
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IBM cloud computing offers boosted security Cloud computing, the new generation of information sharing, now has an added safety for users. Nishanth Coontoor Staff Writer
University researchers and IBM have developed an experimental technique that offers increased security for sensitive information in cloud computing. The approach, called Strongly Isolated Computing Environment [SICE], provides a “different layer of protection” without significantly affecting the system’s performance. According to Peng Ning, computer science associate professor, cloud computing allows different users to share a common resource — in most cases that is the Internet or networked computer servers. “Users have no option but to trust their service providers, the hardware and software provided by them,” Ning said. “The concern arises when a user has to put some sensitive data in the computing cloud. There is every possibility for other entities to access the data.” Cloud computing technology has programs called hypervisors. Ning said hypervisors control everything and virtu-
“This isolation of sensitive alize computer hardware and information and workload the software. “In this technology, the hy- from the rest of the functions pervisor is the trusted comput- performed by a hypervisor is ing base, [or TCB],” Ning said. the SICE,” Ning said. “In test“TCB is a software founda- ing, the SICE framework took tion. All functions fundamen- up approximately 3 percent of tally rely on this. Simply put, the system’s performance overif the TCB works correctly, it head on multi-core processors can guarantee security. If this for workloads that do not rehypervisor is compromised, quire direct network access.” According to Ahmed Azab, then there’s nothing that can a computer be done.” science Ph.D. There was student, there a need to reis not always duce the size a we l l- d e of the TCB fined goal in and make the research, but hypervisor rather highindependent level objecof the TCB. tives. According “I was to Ning, the driven by the current TCB Ahmed Azab, computer science objective to ha s severa l Ph.D. student provide enthousands of hanced seculines of codes. “We reduced that to 300 lines rity to customers,” Azab said. of coding,” Ning said. “This “One of the ideas was to turn means there is a very small por- to hardware features for higher tion that we need to protect and security. For instance, using a trust. Also, the cost of verifying system management mode offers embedded protection that it will be less.” According to Ning, a core is does not allow malicious softthe brain of a computer chip ware.” Ning’s next move is to impleand many computers now use chips that have between two ment this in Intel processors. and eight cores. Users can now use shared resources and still have the security they need to work.
“I was driven by the objective to provide enhanced security to customers.”
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Using microscopic algae to solve big fuel problems Plant biologist Heike Winter-Sederoff and her team investigate the prospects of algae biofuels. Story By mark herring | photos By brett morris
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eike Winter-Sederoff has an eye for recognizing the potential in some of the smallest and mostly commonly overlooked things.
This summer Sederoff, plant on in the biofuels process.” Gruden is working to transbiology associate professor, sent experiments on a common gar- form extremophile genes into den weed to the International the genetic material of the alSpace Station. Now she’s look- gae, but the team hasn’t been ing to make biofuels out of an successful in finding the exact algae commonly used in fish locus, or location on a chrofeed to make salmon orange. mosome, to place the bacteria She’s also investigating the oily genes. “So far the algae has been properties of the camelina seed, a mustard plant that thrives in spitting the genes back at us, but all we need is some time to poor conditions. Unlike biodiesel and ethanol, find where it will fit,” Sederoff Sederoff is using the Dunaliella said. “Give us time, we just got salina algae to produce lipids started.” The research team just seand fatty acids that burn simiquenced the genetic blueprint larly to petroleum. “The oils this algae produces of the Dunaliella algae through will be converted into a fuel an institution in China, acthat can be substituted for pe- cording to Sederoff. Although Sederoff ’s lab on troleum based fuels,” Sederoff the top floor of Gardner Hall said. Unlike ethanol, which is only is one of only a handful of labs a supplement, algae biofuels looking into the potential of can replace petroleum fuels algae, the biofuel business is becoming a topic serious in100 percent. “Ethanol is only an additive,” ternational examination. “Biofuels, just like petroSederoff said. “If you’re driving a car you can only use 15 leum, is an international busipercent of your fuel as ethanol. ness and it’s only going to grow. The biofuels we are making will It’s got to.” Sederoff said. “In be ‘drop in replacements,’ or Southeast Asia there is a big business in palm oil, another complete substitutes.” Sederoff said algae fuels will biofuel option.” According to Gruden and be the most viable solution to finding a replacement to oil. Sederoff, the military is looking After starting in 2009, the to turn to biofuels in the near multidiscipline research team future. Sederoff said any garage has invested their efforts in to can produce a battery that can converting natural algae into power a truck, but aircraft rely on hydrocarbon fuels for comsmall fuel factories. “The algae can control how bustion. The Air Force plans to its genes serve its needs, like operate on 50 percent biofuels any organism. This includes by 2016. “The military has made a lipid production and control. We want to override that,” Sed- huge commitment to biofuels,” eroff said. “We want to keep Sederoff said. “And if the military can bethat oil come indeproduction pendent on switch on.” oil, then we Amy technicianonline.com can forget Gruden, For more information on how Sederoff about those associate turns algae from the fish tank into fuel in wars.” professor of your gas tank, read more online. In addimicrobiology, is working to isolate genes tion to algae-based biofuels, in extremophile archaeabacte- Sederoff is researching the ria—the living relics of simple camelina seed, which has a prokaryotic bacteria that thrive high oil content of 40 percent in extreme conditions. High according to the USDA. This salinity environments interest robust plant grows in poor soils and dry climates and requires Gruden and Sederoff most. “I work with halophilic bac- little fertilizer. The Native teria, which are extremely salt American Resource Council tolerant,” Gruden said. “The al- for Energy is keen to build cagae we are using is a halophile merlina farms and processing itself, so it grows in sea water. plants reservations—which are The reason why we went with historically infamous for being this is so we don’t have to worry on marginal lands. Unlike sugarcane or corn-deabout freshwater usage, which is a commodity we want to save rived ethanol, algae and cam-
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In her office, Heike Winter-Sederoff explains how her research on algae for use in biofuels has progressed. She, along with a team of other researchers, started the work two years ago and they have just sequenced their algae samples. “We are just drowning in data,” she said.
Clarifying biofuel ambiguity: First generation biofuels include corn and sugarcane ethanols. According to plant biologist Heike WinterSederoff, these fuels were a good try, but not sustainable. Second generation biofuels include cellulose based biofuels that convert these plant based sugars into ethanol. Like first generation fuels, these alternative fuels face similar setbacks. Third generation biofuels look to bypass the ethanol precedent. “We don’t want fuels that compete with our food and fresh water supply,” Sederoff said. These fuels include algae-based and camelina-based fuels. Source: heike winter-sederoff
elina biofuels won’t compete with the food supply, according to Sederoff. “Producing ethanol requires incredible amounts of fertilizer and fresh water, so it’s unsustainable,” Sederoff said. “We can culture our algae in salt water. We can grow camelina blindfolded. So we really thing this could be our solution.” According to Sederoff, biofuels have come a long way since
Row after row of different strains of algae are stored in refrigerators in Sederoff’s lab in Gardner Hall. Here the algae is grown for use in experiments ranging from oil extraction to changing the actual composition of the algae’s oil. “The algae grows really well at 27 degrees,” said Sederoff.
the beginning, but she thinks this new generation of biofuels will be the answer to the postpetroleum energy market. “It’s exciting to be on the cutting edge, but it still requires a lot of work,” Sederoff said. “But it’s been an honor working with the whole spectrum—biologists, engineers, economists, biochemists, microbiologists—to try to solve our current issues.”
Scores of algae cultures are organized and stored in Sederoff’s lab in Gardner Hall. The cultures are waiting to be processed by the multidisciplinary team of researchers.
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Champions in the community Student-athletes back community and help charitable organizations. Brian Anderson Staff Writer
Just like on game day, N.C. State athletes strive for excellence when they are off the field and in the local community. According to Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athlete Development/Community Relations Tonya Washington, the Wolfpack student-athletes participate in community and charitable organizations. “Several of our teams have participated in Habitat (for Humanity) builds in the past year and continue to do so this year,” Washington said. Other notable activities Washington mentioned include the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the YMCA of the Triangle, the Boys and Girls Club, various schools, youth clubs and the First Tee Program. A new activity the studentathletes have pursued this year is visiting the Litchford Falls nursing home in Raleigh. “Student-athletes will be going there every month and do activities with the residents,” Washington said. Throughout the year and especially this month, the athletic teams have incorporated breast cancer awareness into their events. Washington pointed out volleyball’s “Dig Pink” on their match against Virginia Oct. 15, women’s soccer’s “Play4Kay” October 16th, and the football’s breast cancer awareness game against Central Michigan. Assistant Media Relations Director Mark Kimmel said the women’s basketball team will once again hold
their annual “Hoops 4 Hope” members conducted last year. game in early 2012. “They did Habitat for The Wolfpack will be busy helping out during this holiday Humanity,” Johnson said. season. Washington highlight- “They helped out a needy ed sponsoring families during family at Christmas and Thanksgiving, Toys for Tots, Thanksgiving, and visited and a canned food drive. She kids at schools.” In order to stay on top is optimistic that last year’s record of 3000 lbs. of food can and explore new community opportunities, Johnson be topped. During the offseason, the discussed what the gymteams are able to spend more nastics team has done to time being involved in com- plan new activities. “This year we are going to munity and charitable causes. “[Volunteer work] is ongo- split the team into different groups,” ing, it just Johndepends on son said. their season,” “Each Washington group has said. When to come they are out up w it h of season different they can paractivit ic ipate i n ties. They more events. are talkIt is very iming about por t a nt to what they our coaches Colleen Johnson, assistant want to do and players.” coach of gymnastics and they Naturally have some being competitive, all State varsity ath- creative ideas.” Already, the team has letic teams compete against each other in the ImPACK shared a heartwarming moment while performing competition every year. “The ImPACK competition community outreach. “They went to a chilwas started seven or eight years ago by one of our former vol- dren’s hospital and went leyball student-athletes as a around and visited the way to get our student-athletes kids’ rooms,” Johnson said. more involved with things on “That was one of the most campus and community,” memorable events.” Johnson applauds her Washington said. “It is based on different variables such as team members for their team GPA, student-athletes community participation supporting one another by go- while they keep up with ing to games, academic awards, their busy lives. “With all the stuff they athletic achievement and parhave going on, they are able ticipating in the community.’ Last year’s winner was the to make time for it and they gymnastics team. Assistant really enjoy it,” Johnson coach Colleen Johnson, who said. “They are good kids oversees the team’s commu- and enjoy reaching out.” nity involvement events, spoke about so a few events the team
“With all the stuff they have going on, they are able to make time for it and they really enjoy it.”
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On Tuesday, Oct. 25, local hockey team Carolina Hurricanes settle for a loss, 2-3, against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes tied in the second half sending the game into overtime but lost it when the Senators scored during the shootout.
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Logan looking seriously at Wolfpack Coach Tom O’Brien has been criticized during his tenure for not bringing in highly touted football recruits, but if athlete Abner Logan commits with the Wolfpack, that all may change. Logan, a four-star recruit, has listed the Pack in his top three among colleges that have offered him a scholarship. The Brookline, Mass., native has garnered a lot of attention as a tailback, quarterback in the wildcat set and wide receiver and has shown his speed on the field but lacks the vertical jumping ability necessary for a wide receiver at the collegiate level.
A LONG ROAD AHEAD FOR WOLFPACK W Story By r. cory smith
ith five conference games remaining on the Wolfpack’s football schedule, Technician breaks down the importance of each game and gives reasons how we could win or lose the final contests. Five games remain on the football schedule for coach Tom O’Brien and co., but the road ahead for this team looks to be a bumpy one. A tough matchup with the Seminoles this weekend looked to be one of the best ACC games at the beginning of the year. But with both teams getting off to disappointing 4-3 starts overall, a win this weekend for either team would put them one step closer to bowl eligibility. With the Wolfpack needing to win three of its last five games — because facing two FCS opponents means a 6-win season does not earn bowl eligibility — we broke down the reasons why we could win or lose each of the remaining games.
1. Florida State (4-3, 2-2 ACC)
Why we’ll win: The Noles gave up over 400 yards overall, including 300-plus through the air, and 35 points in both games. This sets up well for a team headed by redshirt junior quarterback Mike Glennon, who
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Linebacker semifinalist for Butkus Award Senior middle linebacker Audie Cole is having a breakout season for linebackers coach Jon Tenuta and the Wolfpack, and the Butkus Award voters have noticed. The Monroe, Mich., native leads the Pack in tackles (75), tackles for loss (8) and sacks (3). He also registered career-bests against Cincinnati and Georgia Tech with 16 tackles in both contests.
2. North Carolina (5-3, 1-3 ACC)
Why we’ll win: If you weren’t already aware: N.C. State has defeated the Tar Heels in four consecutive contests. But with the Heels jumping out to a 5-1 start and
the Pack stumbling to a 3-3 start, it looked like this would be the year that all changed. But the last two weeks have told a different story as the Heels fell to both Miami at home and Clemson on the road, and the only facet that seems to be working is the passing game
Why we’ll win: To be honest: this game might be one of the only near-guaranteed wins on the remaining 5-game schedule for the Pack.
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4. no. 5 Clemson (8-0, 5-0 ACC)
Why we’ll win: The Tigers have been rolling this year -- all the way to an undefeated record and being looked at as a National Title
Thursday Women’s soccer vs. Duke Raleigh, 7 p.m.
5. Maryland (2-5, 1-3 ACC)
Men’s soccer at north carolina Chapel Hill, 7 p.m.
Saturday Cross country at acc championships Clemson, S.C., TBA Men’s golf at bridgestone golf collegiate Greensboro, All Day women’s golf at landfall tradition Wilmington, All Day football at florida state Tallahassee, Fla., 12 p.m. Women’s volleyball vs. Boston College Raleigh, 7 p.m.
Did You know? A fullback has never carried the ball for a Tom O’Brien offense.
The Eagles have not defeated a credible opponent this year and has lost to both Northwestern and Central Florida, two teams who have combined for a 5-9 record, in out of conference games. With an offfense that is relying mostly on sophomore
quarterback Chase Rettig, who has thrown for seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season, a loss against Boston College would be a dagger to the heart of State fans and possibly an end to any bowl hopes.
and shut down defense in the passing game. Tajh Boyd has thrown for 24 touchdowns, connecting with Sammy Watkins on nine of those. If the corners and safeties can find a way to pick off Boyd, the Pack might be bowl eligible by mid-November.
Why we’ll win: The Terrapins got off to a strong start with a win over Miami to start the season, but that has been the only win over an FBS
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contender. But the Tiger’s defense gives up a ton of yards and points, while the offense has proven better than the other team week in and week out. If State plans to win this game, it will need two things: a perfect performance from the offense,
ensure a victory in Tallahassee to put Noles coach Jimbo Fisher’s record at 0-2 against State.
and quarterback Bryn Renner. With the defense holding Virginia to just 125 yards through the air and sophomore defensive back David Amerson turning into a ball hog with eight interceptions, Renner’s options will be limited.
3. Boston College (1-6, 0-4 ACC)
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has passed for 19 touchdowns and threw for three touchdowns against Virginia this past Saturday without his two leading receivers. If both senior wide receiver T.J. Graham and junior wide receiver Tobais Palmer play on Saturday, the Pack could air it out and rely mostly on the passing game to
opponent for Maryland thus far. While they made headlines with flashy jerseys, the offense has failed to score 20 points in three contests this year and ranks 94th in the nation with 31.4 points against. If State can avoid the end of
the season slump that it tends to fall into against the Terps, this showdown might end up meaning a bowl bid for the Pack.
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Wolfpack embraces ‘College Night’ State students take full advantage of discounted ticket prices. Sean Fairholm & Rebecca Fiorentino Deputy Sports Editor & Staff Writer
For the first time in the 2011-2012 season, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted their “College Night” promotion offering discounted tickets to college students in the Triangle. Tuesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators was the first of six games that will feature the promotion this season. With the deal, students have the opportunity to purchase lower level seats starting at $30 and upper level seats starting at $15.
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Ottawa (4-5-0) defeated Carolina (3-4-2) in a shootout for its first win at RBC Center since Dec. 12, 2007. The College Night series has taken on a new shape this year as a new ambassador initiative has been put in place. The first 100 students to register valid College Night tickets outside of section 109 have the opportunity to receive a free t-shirt if they “check-in” to RBC Center on Facebook using a smart phone. Hurricanes’ marketing coordinator Coop Elias said the College Night promotion is especially crucial toward the beginning of the hockey season. “It is part of our ‘Think Ice’ Campaign and so we’re just trying to bring awareness to the start of hockey season,” Elias said. “It’s a good exciting event
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Michael Scanlan, a freshman in meteorology, Nathan Dyer, a freshman in mechanical engineering, and Kevin Dyer, a freshman in computer science, look at the rink with suspense as the Carolina Hurricanes attempt a goal during an overtime shootout against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes lost the game 3-2 during College Night.
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