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Simple costumes for any budget For students who are low on funds, there are still plenty of ways to dress up for Halloween. Crystal Stroman Correspondent

On the average college student’s budget, it may be hard to afford Halloween costumes from specialty or retail stores. Nonetheless, it is still possible to live on a budget and have a great Halloween costume this year. One affordable, but still Halloween-ready way to don a scary outfit is to dress up as a serial killer. This costume is as simple as picking up a white plastic mask, dressing in all black and carrying around a faux knife. There you have it, a simple and affordable way to celebrate the holiday. If you’re keen on the horror movie villain route, a great option is Jason Voorhees. All

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you need is a white hockey mask, a fake machete and any outfit of your choice. A similar option is going with the villain from the Scream series. Just pick up a ghostface mask, the iconic black robes, and a fake weapon of choice. These options provide the same level of affordability as the generic serial killer, but with a bit more star power to drive the ensemble. Karthik Ya g n a , a graduate student in computer networking, said he w i l l most likely dress up like a villain this Halloween. “I will probably dress as the Grim Reaper,” Yagna said. “Or something that needs a long black robe, because it is one of the most inexpensive costumes.”

Another great way to have a fun, affordable Halloween costume is to piece something together from objects you can find around your house. Using items you already have in your closet is both an efficient and wallet-friendly way to create a simple costume. This route also provides an opportunity to wear items that don’t make it into your standard wardrobe very often. Shauntia Walton, a senior in biology, said she plans to use things she already has in her closet for a costume. “I will probably wear a black dress, some cute heels and be a witch,” Walton said. “It’s a simple way to be fashionable and not spend too much money for a costume.” Be a black-eyed pea by pinning a paper cutout of the letter on a shirt and use makeup to darken an eye. Use an apron, a large knife and red food coloring to be a killer chef. Dust off that old prom dress and find a plastic tiara to relive those prom queen days

or be a Miss America contestant. By using simple items like an apron or a broom, you can make a classic costume without spending a dime. Using clothes you already have to create a costume also creates a chance to go outside of your normal comfort zone and express a different side of yourself. Dressing up like a celebrity is a popular alternative that wont break your wallet. Movie stars, athletes and musicians usually have a recognizable style and can provide an easily replicated look to use. Tierra Pressley, a senior in biology, said she would go Grecian to save money on a costume. “I think it’s a creative way to make a costume and not have to spend a lot of money,” Pressley said. “It’s easy to just use a bed sheet as a toga and it can be a lot of fun.” A white bed sheet can also be used for a classic ghost costume. Hey, if Paranormal Activity 3 can do it

and make it creepy, so can you. Another option for the guys that isn’t out of a horror movie is the nerd get-up. Suspenders, large-frame glasses and some k ha k i s yanked up past the belly-button give that instant geek look. These represent just a few of the numerous options there are to create a cost-effective and exciting costume to celebrate the end of October. With just a bit of ingenuity and a creative mind, there exist plenty of ways to dress appropriately for Halloween.

Seniors look to go out with a bang Pack takes on Duke at home in their final game of the season. See page 8.

Fall harvest brings forth fresh recipes Despite the turning of the leaves, the farmers market is still full of seasonal flavor. See page 6.

Spotted in the Brickyard

Outstanding fashion seen on students who were in the Brickyard. See page 5.

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Pads made out of banana leaves save women in developing countries from missing work due to menstruation. The banana leaf material, after much work, becomes extremely absorbent and makes a very strong and secure pad.

Humanitarian, researchers address overlooked menstruation troubles in developing countries Viewpoint Cartoon

Cartoon comments on the UNC Donut Dash. See page 4.

Head of Sustainable Health Enterprises partners with N.C. State to develop low-cost menstrual pads. Mark Herring

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Elizabeth Scharpf worked with the World Bank as a graduate student in Mozambique and while on an assignment at a bag factory, she was shocked to hear 20 percent of the factory workers missed 30 days a year. In Moza mbique a nd around the developing world, women lose an average of five years of work and

schooling due to menstruation. The problem seemed so foreign to her, she didn’t know how to react without confusion and frustration. “My job that summer was to talk to different businesses and entrepreneur to make their businesses more efficient. When I found out that pads cost more than a day’s worth of wages and women would go home in embarrassment, I was just darn right pissed off,” Scharpf said. “I harnessed that energy and made sure I did something about it.” Si nce t hat i ncident, Scharpf has spent the last three years developing Sustainable Health Enter-

prises [SHE] to address the issue of lack of pads and female products for women on their period in developing countries. Scharpf spearheaded her project to develop altnerative pads for women in Rwanda, a central African country that has a 20 percent tax on menstrual pads, making them unaffordable for many women. Scharpf’s goal for SHE is to finance self-sustaining businesses in developing countries that can provide solutions to the public health needs. In many countries, women use rags instead of menstrual pads and Scharpf is now work-

ing on designing a business plan that produces and sells pads for women by women. “The amount of foreign aid that has been poured into Africa in the last five years is astounding,” Scharpf said. “In total, it has been $2.3 trillion. If we want to make a change, we can’t just address it with money.” While on the ground in Rwanda, Scharpf and material science students from MIT found potential in banana stalk fibers for pad production. Scharpf contacted Med Byrd, director of applied research in forest

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Sunday 1:59 a.m. | Assist Other Agency University Towers Five students were referred to the University for drug violations after being charged by RPD for same.

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12:00 p.m. | Larceny D.H. Hill Library Student reported purse stolen.

Today:

12:34 p.m. | Breaking & Entering – Larceny Carter-Finley Stadium Lots Six non-students reported vehicles had been broken into and items taken. 3:47 p.m. | Damage to Property Kamphoefner Hall Report of damage to fixtures and walls of men’s restroom.

78/52 Mostly sunny with slight chance of rain at night.

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8:41 p.m. | Suspicious Person Turlington Hall Officer responded to report of juveniles tampering with bicycles. Officers located one juvenile while other two fled on bicycles. Subject was trespassed from NCSU property and released to grandfather.

55 41 Cloudy conditions with a chance of rain.

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reshman in civil engineering Alex Horner and sophomore in philosophy Alex Madison compete for the ball as they practice water polo in the Carmichael Gymnasium pool. “Playing water polo has been one of most difficult things in my life, but in the end it’s all worth it. The practices are ridiculously intense too, but the team makes it fun.”

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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. 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,

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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 cliches 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. University Theatre presents: Garden District 7:30-8:45 p.m. Thompson Hall Dash in the Dark 2011 7:30-10 p.m. Brickyard 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.

Monday 11:01 p.m. | Drug Violation Tucker Hall Report of possible drug violation. Officer located marijuana. Student was arrested for aggravated misdemeanor possession of marijuana and referred to the University for drug violation. Two additional students were referred to the University for underage alcohol violation. 12:32 p.m. | Larceny Turlington Hall Student reported bicycle stolen. 12:52 p.m. | Information – University Vet School Staff member reported several recent graduates had received disturbing phone calls. 2:55 p.m. | Dipute – Civil Disturbance Varsity Lot Report of dispute. Officers located two non-students arguing. Both were trespassed from NCSU property. 4:35 p.m. | Suspicious Person Enterprise Street Staff member reported intoxicated subject entered and left building. Subject had left the area prior to officer’s arrival. 6:53 p.m. | Suspicious Person ES King Village Report of subject wearing Halloween mask scaring children on playground. Officers searched the area but incident had occurred 30 minutes earlier. 9:29 p.m. | Communicating Threats Avent Ferry Complex Three students reported they were being threatened by another student. Incident under investigation.

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Web sites influence students thoughts on professors Students use available grade distribution and third party sites to choose classes. Sarah Dashow correspondent

With online grade distributions available through PackPortal, students can get access to previous semester grades look at as they decide which classes they want to register for. Before choosing a class, it helps to know what to expect, whether it be how interesting the professor is, expected workload or average grades. While this can be done by word of mouth from friends and fellow students, easy access to technology on campuses has given students new ways of learning and sharing their thoughts. Some students use the grade distributions to help choose classes when they register. Clare Smith, a senior in design and psychology, uses the distribution to check for classes outside her major. “I don’t think my design classes usually post grades, they’re too small, but I’ll check the site for bigger classes,” Clare Smith, senior in design and psychology, said. According to Louis Hunt, vice provost and university registrar, classes with less than 20 students are not posted on the website. “A high percentage of A’s doesn’t always mean the class is easy, but it usually means the work load will be manageable,” Smith said. For other students, the grade distributions are less useful and have little influence on which classes they choose.

“I always felt that those don’t and she suspects that some accurately depict a professor’s rude comments on any proability to teach a class. Some fessor’s page may be inaccucurve classes to fit the bell rate if coming from an angry curve. I had several who told student who received a bad us this directly, some classes grade. However, she said she are just easy,” William Dibble, believes it is still fun to look at a recent graduate in technology what people say, pointing out the “hotness” points RateMyeducation, said. In addition to the distribu- Professors provides as being tions provided by the Univer- particularly amusing. Dibble said he believes the sity, some students use thirdparty websites, such as RateMy- website should be used with Professors.com, which provide discretion. “ I d o n ’t peer reviews, trust them, before choospersonally. ing a class. I knew too RateMymany people Professors in college has over who wou ld one million rate profesprofessor resors poorly on v iews f rom the difficulty over 6, 50 0 or amount of universities. work given. In Our Univermy opinion, sity alone has you shou ld 1,406 reviews. rate them on Hunt said effectiveness. these websites They do have requested acClare Smith, a senior in design t hei r u s e s , cess to the and psychology and I imagine grade distrithe majority butions. At first Hunt was apprehensive of the people rating professors about how the sites would use were honest, but it just wasn’t the data, but grades are consid- a big important part of my ered public information. It is choosing classes,” Dibble said. Hunt said the release of listed in University regulations that grades may be released as grade distributions started as long as they are not personally a student request and simply continued. Although he was identifiable. “It’s interesting to me that unable to provide a number of students will go out to those visitors to the grade distribusites and put that information tion site, he said he thinks the students use it a fair amount. on there,” Hunt said. Andrea Mensch, a professor He hopes to improve upon the in the film department, said she data available at the campus had visited the site, but does level and said they may incornot believe it provides useful porate some ideas from the information for professors. third-party websites into what Many of her comments were is currently offered. outdated by a few semesters,

“A high percentage of A’s doesn’t always mean the class is easy, but it usually means the work load will be manageable.”

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biomaterials, to help develop the potential in banana stalks. “At first, this stuff is like twine,” Byrd said. “It’s coarse and sinks in water. It was like it had nothing to offer at all. But we have worked on the process the fiber and it is as thirsty as a sponge.” Byrd and his research team found that macerating the fibers in water and then dry f luffing them transformed them from useless hydrophobic material to

extremely absorbent fibers. “It’s like cotton and it can take in 20 to 28 grams of water per gram of fiber,” Byrd said. The average menstrual pad can absorb 11-18 grams of water per gram of absorbent fiber. Compared to commercial pads, pads made with the banana stalk fiber can cost half as much and it provides jobs, according to Byrd. Cameron Gazdeck, a senior in biological sciences, studies public health and said he was shocked to hear about how menstruation is a problem in developing countries. “I thought Elizabeth’s attitude was really great on how she’s working to make a different,” Gazdeck said. “I understand how she was initially

shocked. I think her efforts and work is a good stepping stone for social change and to successfully address this issue that can be overcome.” Marian McCord, associate professor in textile engineering, said N.C. State will continue to engage in SHE’s work and promote public health awareness. To McCord, N.C. State is ready to challenge many barriers in global public health. “We are working to expand our engagement in global health through NCSU Global Health Initiatives and my goal is to get more students involved in this, because students ultimately want to make changes, just like Elizabeth,” McCord said.

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The Facts:

The GLBT Center vandalism last week resulted in the “State not Hate” event on tolerance and awareness. Last year, the Free Expression Tunnel incidents of hate speech resulted in the “Respect the Pack” event.

Our Opinion:

These events deal with the situation in the most effective way of changing attitudes, but should not attempt to silence others’ opinions, because of First Amendment protection.

All speech is free speech

he few times N.C. State actually has incidents of hate speech or intolerance toward others, various University organizations deal with it in a prompt and effective manner. Student groups like the GLBT Center, Student Government and Union Activities Board respond to such acts of hatred by spreading awareness toward the targeted group. Last week, the GLBT Center vandalism was met with “State not Hate,” an event that demonstrated the power of our student body speaking out against hate speech, like the spray painted “fags burn” and “die.” While this type of action is the desired way of dealing with such incidents, there is no line between free speech and hate

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speech—unfortunately, hate speech falls under the umbrella of free speech. The First Amendment protects all Americans’ rights to say what they want to say. It protects the Klu Klux Klan and Black Panthers when they assemble peacefully, as well as allows them to give their messages filled with hate. In return, it allows student organizations to come to together peacefully in an event devoted to promoting tolerance in response to intolerant behavior. When these incidents occur, students and faculty should face it with awareness and tolerance; however, they should

not combat such crimes with attempts to silence these individuals. Their only true crime was defacing University property. The amendment protects all citizens and can serve as a loophole for those who promote hate. The fact is, they have every right to say what they want, as do those who fight against hate speech. Idealists will say we must promote a society that will tolerate all groups; however these same idealists are intolerant to those who speak out against said groups. The reason this is the ideal solution is because we can never reach a point where

everyone in our society will tolerate everyone else. Aside from altering the way people react to hate speech, organizations deal with this matter effectively by using these moments to educate. However, they must realize they cannot single-handedly change society’s perspective. Many student organizations believe they can change people’s views overnight, but they must understand they cannot silence those speaking their own opinions. If this were the case, they would be turning into the very people they protest against—those intolerant of others. Don’t allow such acts to affect us as a campus more than they already do.

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Halloween workout plan

alloween is the climax of lowered inhibitions. As college students, we’re already a subset with extremely low inhibitions, but even for us, the experience of Halloween can be a bit jarring. It’s a good idea for newbies and seasoned Halloween ve t s to get a good Josh Lucas workout in to prepare for the Deputy Viewpoint Editor shenanigans that will ensue. With Halloween, the rules change. What would once get you kicked out of a party now ushers you in. This workout aims to get you in the Halloween mindset; heed these words, as the next time you get the opportunity to approach this biblical level of debauchery is Saint Patrick’s Day or Christmas, depending on your family. As strange as it sounds, the first thing I do to prepare for Halloween is shut my mouth. Nobody likes a mouth-breather. As the winter months solider on, colds and generalized laziness will cause many to forego their nose and breathe exclusively through their mouth—this is a poor decision. It’s better to not breath at all than look like a largemouth bass. It’s a policy that will yield benefits all winter. With my mouth shut I begin to think about how I am going to present myself on Halloween. This primarily involves planning a costume. There is a trinity of directions to go in on Halloween for a college student: pop-culture inspired, slutty and offensive. Clever and cute costumes are options but are reserved for parents, children and poly sci and design students. Don’t worry if you don’t have a costume yet. Planning an awesome costume is like writing term papers or group projects: genius is fostered by the unprepared. Your costume should be an idea casserole. While going as Steve Jobs or Moammar Gadhafi sound like great ideas, they’re offen-

sive and topical; however, mock turtleneck and bed sheets offer little sex appeal. Before you put your costume together think about whether or not it hits all points of the trinity. With your costume set, you’re ready to prepare yourself for the night(s) of Halloween. Don’t worry about preparing your liver; the opening months of college tend to sufficiently work people out in this area. Just as a mountain climber acclimatizes before mounting Everest, you too must prepare for your new environment. Halloween gets weird. You’ll likely find yourself in a foreign place the morning after and this can be startling. To avoid going into shock upon waking up, practice going to sleep in random places. The middle of the fair grounds, strange houses and police stations are good places to catch some Z’s, as these are probable wake-up spots. Another life calibration you will want to make is to your social “game.” When astronauts go into orbit, the sense of gravity they had on Earth goes out the window. They are able to do summersaults and fly through the air in ways they never imagined. The same holds true from social interactions on Halloween— the constraints are less. What would once earn you a punch in the face or embarrassment magically works. Start getting accustomed to telling people you’re a mammography specialist now, take the punches and the drinks in the face. It’ll help you better operate on Halloween. Halloween is a sport and should be treated as such. If you don’t do your prep work you’ll fail and most likely pull something. These simple rules and workouts I’ve provided, if practiced, will put you in peak form for your Halloween adventures. Have fun, be safe and most of all, stay away from Franklin Street; nobody likes a deserter.

“You’ll likely find yourself in a foreign place the morning after and this can be startling. ”

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How do you feel about UNC’s Doughnut Dash? by Oliver Sholder

“If it’s for a good cause, I’m all for it.”

Dashing away with N.C. State ideas.

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Students first

or the past couple days, I received the kind of student feedback I look for all year. The copious numbers of emails were in supp or t a nd opposition of R . 50, the North Carolina Equality Ac t. Specifically, Ethan individuals Harrelson seem most Guest Columnist concerned their opinions were not represented and any letter sent to the N.C. Legislature would misrepresent their views. If a letter were written, it would state something to the effect of, “the North Carolina State University Student Senate, as a part of Student Government and as a representation of the student body opposes the same-sex marriage ban with a vote of 29 in favor, six in opposition, and 11 abstaining.” Including the vote would ensure anyone reading the letter would know not everyone felt positively about the legislation. And in reality, there were senators who didn’t support it. Several members of the Senate, representing their constituents, stood up and voiced concern. However, the final vote showed a majority did support the legislation passed by the senate, which means in theory a majority of the student

body at the University would as well. This is how government works at the local, state and federal level. I also want to address concerns that issues like these are outside the scope of the Student Senate. Although some would arg ue t h i s is beyond us, again, a majority would say it is not. The Senate’s mission is to champion the concerns of students in whatever forum necessary to accomplish our goals. We were elected to do so and anything less would be ineffectiveness on our part. We have an entire committee in Student Senate devoted to the relationship between Student Government and the N.C. Legislature. No one thinks twice when Student Government lobbies the state legislature about tuition—this is no different. Students, past, present and future will be affected by the vote May 8. It makes no difference if you are straight, gay, plan on getting married or not. It will affect you. During this process I have learned this amendment could be as far reaching as to take away domestic violence protection from unmarried couples simply because marriage would be the only domestic legal union recognized by the state.

This may seem farfetched, however, Idaho saw something very similar to this and began ruling very differently in domestic violence court cases. I do not want to see this happen to our great state, and neither does the Student Senate. Above all else, I want to reassure the student body the Student Senate is representing them well and cares about what they have to say. N.C. State is a great institution. However, if students ever do have an issue, Student Government is one outlet going to whatever body necessary to make sure the students’ concerns are heard and addressed. I encourage every student to contact your representatives in Student Government about issues no matter how big or small. As you have seen, Student Government fights for students.

“No one thinks twice when Student Government lobbies the state legislature about tuition—this is no different.”

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From recycling bin to recycled costume Campus Sustainability Day invites students to get creative for Halloween this year. Anna Riley staff writer

The University Office of Sustainability has partnered with the Union Activities Board to support the 2011 Campus Sustainability Day by holding a recycled costume contest Friday at Harris Field. The carnival-themed event will be from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to all University faculty, staff and students. Featured at the event, the recycled costume contest will give students the opportunity to display their creativity and recycling skills. The idea behind the contest is to have students use

eco-friendly and recycled or in communications, is an avid reused materials to invent an recycler and believes in planeye-catching Halloween cos- ning for sustainability. Quetti tume. Awards will be given to plans to attend the event, and says she may students with participate in the “Most Rethe costume cycled” coscontest. tume and the “For a re“Best Overc ycled cosall” costume. tume I think Wit h t he the Tin Man current push would be reto “go green,” ally cool. Or Campus SusOscar the tainability Grouch,” Day encourQuetti said. ages recycling While some and reusing costumes can pieces of old Diana Quetti, a sophomore in cost upwards costumes to communications of $10 0, ma ke new Quetti said ones. Students are in agreement costumes can be created the that recycling materials for cheap and easy way. “You can use clothes and acHalloween costumes is the best cessories that you already have way to go. Diana Quetti, a sophomore or you can find them cheap at

“You can use clothes and accessories that you already have or you can find them cheap at a Goodwill.”

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echnician’s weekly “Spotted in the Brickyard” highlights a fashionable student found in the Brickyard. From eclectic and vintage to classic and chic, Technician will be sure to bring you fresh looks every week.

Kirsten MacFarlane, a sophomore in fashion and textile management, sports a great outfit for the fall in the Brickyard. MacFarlane wore a camel-colored maxi skirt (Old Navy, $25) with a cropped top (Forever 21, $9.80) and a denim jacket (Aeropostale, $40). She wore an ivory-colored infinity scarf (Gap, $15), lace-up Anne Klein heels ($60), and carried a cognac messanger bag, purchased in Italy for $50. Her look was finished off with a pair of polarized Ray Bans ($150). MacFarlane enjoys thrift shopping at Father & Son in downtown Raleigh and Time After Time in Chapel Hill. “My style depends on my mood,” MacFarlane said. “This is one of my more modern looks, but I love using vintage pieces too.” MacFarlane’s favorite fall accessory is the infinty scarf.

After leaving D.H. Hill Library, Nicole Steagall, a freshman in criminology, poses in the Brickyard. Steagall wore a burgandy and tan tunic (Forever 21, $20) with leggings (Target, $8), a Guess crossbody bag (Burlington Coat Factory, $30) and cowboy boots (Lebo’s, $200). “I like shopping at Forever 21, department stores, and boutiques,” Steagall said. “My style is country-ish, but more simple.” Her favorite accessory for the fall is her boots, which she confesses to wearing practically every day.

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Rashaniqe Brooks, a sophomore in biological sciences, poses outside of The Atrium. Brooks wore a cute red tunic (Forever 21, $15) with black crop leggings (H&M, $5) and Rainbow flip flops (mall vendor, $40). She carried a red handbag that she received as a Christman gift and wore a floral clip in her hair (Forever 21, $5). “I try to be different,” Brooks said, regarding her personal style. “I don’t try to copy anyone else.” Brooks’s favorite fall accessories are scarves and knee-high boots.

a Goodwill or thrift store,” Quetti said. Dressing as a pimp this year, Brian Cox, a senior in parks, recreation and tourism, said he found all the pieces of his get-up in his very own closet. “It was really simple for me because I just used clothes I already had. It’s a great idea to combine old costumes to make a new one,” Cox said. Cox says he supports the meaning behind Campus Sustainability Day. The efforts to plan for sustainability extend amongst many fields including agriculture, energy, waste reduction and recycling. In addition to the recycled costume contest, the event will include free food for the first 500 attendees, corn hole made from recycled products, a DJ, a magician, palm reading and pumpkin painting. Attendees will also have the option of tak-

ing the Sustainability Bike Tour of the University that begins at 4:30 p.m. and concludes at 5:15 p.m. Morgan Pritchett, a senior in nutrition, said Campus Sustainability Day is something everyone should participate in. She said the continuing recycling and sustainability endeavors will eventually become a reality for everyone. “Sustainability is a big part of functionality. And to function as a society we have to learn about what we can do — even if it’s small — to better the world that we live in,” Pritchett said. In using reused, renewed, and recycled items for a costume, Pritchett said creativity is key. “There are a million different things to use for costumes – just tap into your imagination,” Pritchett said.

Events at the costume party: Costume Contest Free Food Corn hole Music Magic Pumpkin Painting Palm Reading Bike Tour Source: OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

Moogfest lures music fans to Asheville mountains The second annual Asheville flagship music festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors.

cians and the great acts they are bringing should speak for themselves, but overall, we want people to come to enjoy the festival and experience it.” Cuellar said Moogfest is not just about the music, but Mark Herring rather focuses on the rich culFeatures Editor tural experience charged with Unlike many of his class- energy from the crowds, the mates, Steven Lindberg will venues and the ambience. “The music is important, spend his weekend at the three-day Moogfest music fes- but concerts aren’t just cuttival in the mountains rather ting it anymore,” Cuellar said. than partaking in the Hills- “People aren’t traveling here to borough Hike. To Lindberg, just listen to music, but they a weekend assortment of con- want to feel like their part of temporary electronic is worth something really big and we’re going above and beyond to the road trip. “This festival definitely ca- make sure the music and the ters to electronic music and experience leave an impact of Asheville has some really nice the visitors.” Cuellar said the highlight venues,” Lindberg, a junior in art and design, said. “I went acts will include Tangerine last year and had a blast. I Dreams, Little Dragons, Crysthink it can only get better tal Castles, Taylor and Gyan Riley, Moby and Passion Pit. this time.” In its second year, Moogfest The Flaming Lips, who were is looking to attract 10,000 featured as the biggest show visitors a day, according to in Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival, Jeff Cuelw ill ma ke lar, event an appearorganizer ance Saturand direcday night. tor of conMoognectivity at fe s t honAC Enterors the late tainment. Asheville Cuellar instrument said t he maker Robfestival ert Moog, doesn’t cawho is fater to any mou s for specific Steven Lindberg, a junior in art and designing crowd or design t he Moog genre. synthesizer “There will be a little bit of every- and pioneering electronic thing, but we wanted to make music. The mix of electronic and sure that everything is quality,” Cuellar said. “The musi- the timely Halloween weekend

“This festival definitely caters to electronic music and Asheville has some really nice venues.”

Moogfest venues: Moog Music Factory Asheville Civic Center Arena Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Moogaplex Asheville Music Hall Fine Arts Theater Orange Peel Diana Wortham Theatre YMI Cultural Center Renaissance Hotel

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inspired visitors to the festival to dress up last year, and Lindberg plans to return dressed up as Donnie Darko and his girlfriend as Frank from the film Donnie Darko. “It just that atmosphere and it’s funny being a grown up and all dressed up, but a lot of people do it,” Lindberg said. “I’m expecting a lot of people to come back dressed up.” The festival will feature more than 70 bands and will take over the center of downtown Asheville. Cuellar said the acts will celebrate national and international music, but overall the focus is to show off the city. “North Carolina is only growing on the music scene and Moogfest is making sure people look out for what’s happening,” Cuellar said. “People are looking for things to do— we have great venues and a great downtown, so we’re going to have some fun.”

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Butternut squash risotto

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For college students on a budget, meals can go beyond ramen and cold pizza. The campus farmer’s market is making seasonal produce affordable and accessible for students—the hard part is figuring out what to do with it. Squash, root vegetables and dark greens are taking over the produce stands. Although hearty and rustic recipes tend to follow these autumn ingredients, they can also lend subtle and delicate flavors to fancy recipes to bring them down to earth. Butternut squash complements the rich Italian rice dish, risotto, by melting right into t he s t a rc hy a nd creamy rice. Although this dish receives a fancy reputation, chefs are re-

luctant to admit to how easy it is to pull this recipe off— especially on college timing and budgets. Dark greens get a bad reputation for bitter and unpleasant flavors, but with time, care and a few additional ingredients these nutrient-rich foods can turn from baby food to excellent side dishes. Swiss chard, collard greens, mustard greens and dandelion shoots are all in season and unlike bland boiled spinach, these related vegetables have spicier and more complex flavors. The following recipes include a simple butternut squash risotto and sautéed Swiss chard. Although these dishes work yearround, they are cheapest, most seasonal and most f lavorful in the fall.

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nizations, but he’s done a great job of balancing time and focusing on his studies,” Wilson continued from page 8 said. “He’s also done a good balance with a fraternity, but job of making sure that he’s it is doable for those who are fulfilling his obligation to the fraternity as well as the football committed. “I didn’t let one overcome the team.” Palmer said he would recomother,” Payton said. “It’s not too difficult because everything mend other varsity athletes to happens at different parts of go Greek “because it opens you the day on different days. Usu- up to a whole different comally I have football in the morn- munity in college.” “I feel like a ing, class in lot of athletes t he a f terget caug ht noon a nd up in being then maybe around athletes a meeting or all the time and two at night it really gave for the frame the opporternit y. It tunity to reach all depends out and meet on the day.” new people Accordthat I wouldn’t ing to JusColton Palmer, senior wrestler h a v e m e t ,” tin Wilson, Pa lmer said. a senior in Communication-Media and “I’ve had a lot of great experibrother of Kappa Alpha Psi, ences through Greek Life and Payton has balanced his time therefore I would definitely recwith both athletics and the ommend it to more athletes.” fraternity in honorable fashion. “He’s in very different orga-

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continued from page 8 on to regret/But why’s regret so nice to hold.” The ‘Noles could easily win out with the schedule they have down the stretch, but unfortunately, the damage has been done. Barring three consecutive losses out of Clemson, all Florida State can do is regret how the now healthy E.J. Manuel missed crucial game time earlier in the year. Next Game: vs. N.C. State (Noon, ESPNU) Maryland (2-5, 1-3 ACC)– “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Steve Miller Band “Losin’ control, yeah I’m all over the place/Clowns to the left of me/ Joker’s to the right/Here I am Stuck in the middle with you.” In a game of the two worst teams record-wise in the conference, the Terps welcome Boston College. With prospects very high for either moral victory or an actual win, Maryland starts a three-game

N.C. State (4-3, 1-2 ACC)– “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty “Well I know what’s right/I got just one life/In a world that keeps on pushin’ me around/But I’ll stand my ground and I won’t back down.” Coming off of the bye week, Tom O’Brien proclaimed State has to press on with its current roster, which does not include major pieces Mustafa Greene and Jeff Rieskamp. Arriving in Tallahassee as a double-digit underdog, State will need perhaps its best team performance of the season to shock the Seminoles. Next Game: at Florida State (Noon, ESPNU) Wake Forest (5-2, 4-1 ACC)– “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers “The world I love/The trains I hop/To be part of the wave/Can’t stop.” If Wake wants a shot at an Atlantic Division title, the Deacs

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land of an NCAA bid, something the team has never achieved during her time with the Pack. continued from page 8 “It feels great to be honest,” Cain said. “It’s our last stepped up.” Senior forward Tanya Cain, game, there’s a lot riding on joint-leader in goals and sec- it and basically if we win, we ond in points for the Pack, said have a good chance of makshe feels it is an honor to repre- ing the NCAA tournament, which we sent State. At haven’t the prospect d one i n of pl ay i ng the whole her last ever time I game for the have been Pack, Cain here. I admits there see it as a is a lot she challenge will miss. and I am “I am goready. ing to miss Tanya Cain, senior forward “I know my teamwe’ll give mates; all of them are amazing people,” everything we have, and Cain said. “They are differ- hopefully we’ll come out ent in their own ways. Having on top.” Kickoff between the Blue this community around you is just something great to be Devils and Wolfpack is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Dail a part of.” Cain said it feels great go- Soccer Stadium. ing into the game, as there is a lot at stake and a good result would increase their chances of making it to the promised

“I know we’ll give everything we have, and hopefully we’ll come out on top.”

need to win out or pray for an epic collapse out of Clemson. A Wake Forest loss this weekend against UNC will essentially hand the division over to undefeated Clemson. Next Game: at North Carolina (3:30 p.m., ESPNU) Coastal Division Duke (3-4, 1-2 ACC)– “Self Esteem” by The Offspring “Well I guess I should stick up for myself/But I really think it’s better this way/The more you suffer/The more it shows you really care/Right? Yeah.” It’s an old movie with a trite plot, but Duke lost a heartbreaker at home to Wake Forest just to make sure we didn’t put in the wrong DVD, or in Duke’s case, whatever was stuck into the VCR back in 1994. Next Game: vs. Virginia Tech (12:30 p.m., ESPN3.com) Georgia Tech (6-2, 3-2 ACC)– “Kings and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars “Into the night/Desperate and broken/The sound of a fight/Father

has spoken/We were the kings and queens of promise/We were the victims of ourselves.” Seemingly lost on the offensive side of the ball, Georgia Tech has been its own worst enemy – three turnovers in a 24-7 loss at Miami stung the Yellow Jackets’ hope for a Coastal Division title. Right now it’s the little things, like being dead last in the conference in terms of field goal percentage, that has led to the sudden implosion. Next Game: vs. Clemson (8 p.m., ABC) Miami (4-3, 2-2 ACC)– “To Be Alive Again” by Journey “You’re not among the walkin’ wounded anymore/There’s a time to fall/There’s a time to rise above it all.” Following a disappointing first half of the season, the ‘Canes have quietly wrestled back momentum with a road win at UNC and a home win against Georgia Tech. With its home crowd back again for a prime time game against Virginia, Miami is in position to rattle off its third straight on the

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his belt after Virginia shocked Georgia Tech two weeks ago. However, the win over the Yellow Jackets doesn’t look as monumental following their recent slide and UVA’s opportunity to get closer to bowl eligibility went begging. Safe to say, it’s back to the drawing board for the Cavs. Next Game: at Miami (10/27, 8 p.m., ESPN) #12 Virginia Tech (7-1, 3-1 ACC)– “Drive” by Incubus “And I can’t help but ask myself how much I let the fear/Take the wheel and steer/It’s driven me before/ And it seems to have a vague, haunting mass appeal/But lately I’m beginning to find that I/Should be the one behind the wheel.” In full control of their own destiny, the Hokies have gotten back to the team they are after an embarrassing home loss to Clemson Oct. 1. Aside from a Thursday night road trip to Georgia Tech, it’s difficult to imagine Virginia Tech stumbling into Charlotte to get a rematch against Clemson.

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Amerson continues to earn accolades N.C. State sophomore cornerback David Amerson has been added to the watch list for the 17th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, annually given to the nation’s top defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club. Amerson, who was also named the Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Back of the Week on Wednesday, leads all FBS players with eight interceptions for the year – three more than any other player. He has been named ACC Defensive Back of the Week twice this year. He led the Wolfpack this past Saturday in a 28-14 win at Virginia with two interceptions, including one pick-six for his first career touchdown. Amerson has picked off a pair of passes in three games this season. Source: N.C. State Athletics

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Today Women’s soccer vs. Duke Raleigh, 7 p.m. Friday landfall tradition Wilmington, All Day Men’s soccer at north carolina Chapel Hill, 7 p.m. women’s volleyball vs. maryland Raleigh, 7 p.m.

Seniors look to go out with a bang Pack takes on Duke at home in their final game of the season. Rishav Dey, Staff Writer

In the Wolfpack’s final game of the season at Dail Soccer Stadium, N.C. State (10-7-2, 1-6-2 ACC) will host No. 1 Duke (15-2-1, 7-1-1 ACC) in what will prove to be a tough encounter for the Pack. State will be celebrating senior day by honoring the six graduating seniors on the 2011 team. The opponent, Duke, is currently the No. 1 team in the ACC and the nation. Guaranteed to have his best ever finish in his threeyear tenure at State, coach Steve Springthorpe said he admits it will be a challenge to overcome Duke, but fully believes the team will give matt nudi/Technician everything it has to send the Senior defender Alex Berger and her teammates celebrate after she scored the first goal of the game on Monday against LSU. She seniors off in style. scored the goal in the 34th minute of the first half before the game was called due to bad weather. “They are obviously a “It’s the last home game we very good team and pose a that and see what we can do great,” Springthorpe said. “I 2011 season stats: think we are defending much are going to have here and it major challenge for us, but on Thursday.” better, we are much more com- could possibly be the last game Perhaps we want to Overall: 10-7-2 the last game petitive in our conference. Even for the team,” Kern said. “So it’s do our best Conference: 1-6-2 Home: 7-3-0 that will be though the wins have been kind of a do or die situation.” to send the Away: 2-3-2 Kern said she feels the proplayed this hard to find, the games have all seniors out Neutral: 1-1-0 season by the been very close. Our RPI is in gram is heading in the right on a winteam, subject the top 40 in the country, and direction and is happy to know ning note,” Team Leaders: that even after her graduation, t o N C A A so that’s a positive thing. SpringStephanie Bronson – 6 goals, “Our team hasn’t been in that the program will be in safe tournament thorpe 3 assists position in a long while. There hands. invitations, said. “We Tanya Cain – 6 goals, 2 assists “The program is going in Springthorpe are definitely some positive are preparAlex Berger – 5 goals, 1 assist said he feels things we have accomplished.” the right direction even if it’s ing how to Source: Gopack.com Goalkeeper Kim Kern, cur- slower than what we thought proud of what best defend the team has rently leading the ACC in saves, it would be,” Kern said. “But t he i r atachieved dur- said Thursday night is a must- we are taking steps in the right thorpe]. She has been putting tack, they Kim Kern, senior goalkeeper win game, as they want to sign direction and doing something in hard work, and has really ing the year. have some “I think the off on a winning note. Kern is right. [Victoria Hopkins] redfantastic progression of the team over one of the seniors who will be shirted, so this is her second goal scorers. Soccer continued page 7 year training under [Spring“We’ll just prepare for the last couple of years has been honored before the game.

“The program is going in the right direction even if it’s slower than what we thought it would be.”

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Greek Life and varsity sports share many common goals: building a sense of family, working together to reach a goal and, most of all, having fun. To some Greek athletes, this balance is a struggle. But in the end, the struggle is worth it. Balancing academics is tough on its own, but adding matches, games, practice, social life, community service and chapter meetings can only intensif y these stresses. For varsity athletes like redshirt sophomore wide receiver Quinton Payton and fifth-year senior wrestler Colton Palmer, being a part of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has been an exciting experience to broaden their sense of family outside their respective teams. “It feels like I have that much bigger of a family,” Payton said. “I have the guys that are in my fraternity, and then I have all of the guys on the football team that are in my family other than my family back home.”

Women’s volleyball vs. Boston College Raleigh, 7 p.m. Sunday Men’s Golf at Bridgestone Golf Collegiate Greensboro, All Day Women’s Golf at Landfall Tradition Wilmington, All Day

Did You know? In 2009 and 2010, N.C. State was the least penalized team in the ACC, and the same has held true for 2011. Averaging just 34.9 yards of penalties per game, the Pack (4th in the country) leads the conference. State’s opponent this weekend, Florida State (117th in the country), is the most penalized team in the ACC with 74.1 yards of penalties per game.

Payton and Palmer both with him and I just got to came to N.C. State to play a col- know him and the brothers legiate sport at its highest level, really well,” Palmer said. “I joining squads with supportive thought about doing it my teammates. However, they were freshman year, but I ended introduced to a whole other up starting for wrestling group of supportive brothers and I didn’t think I could during their sophomore years. quite balance it that young. Payton crossed Kappa Alpha So I did some more research Psi fraternity in the spring of by talking around and then 2011. According to Payton, I joined my sophomore the activities of the brothers year.” Having academic, emoaround campus sparked his interest in joining the organi- tional, social and fan support comes with being zation. “Just seeing the guys around involved in both organicampus and how they were zations and is something Palmer and involved in Payton are things such happy to as comhave on munity their side. service… “I don’t got me inthink coach terested,” [Carter JorPayton said. d a n] w a s On the very excited other hand, about it at Palmer did f i r s t , but some reColton Palmer, senior wrestler then he saw search and I was inmet a handful of brothers before deciding volved in the community he was capable of balancing his and that I was able to ballife between a sport he loves ance it and so he kind of and a time-consuming orga- likes it now,” Palmer said. “It brings more people out nization. “Both my parents were in to the matches from other Greek Life, and although I fraternities and sororities.” According to Payton, bejoined a different fraternity than my father, a teammate I’ve ing a Division I athlete in a known since I was six or seven Bowl Championship Series years old, he was a member of conference can be tough to Kappa Alpha Psi, and over the summer going into my freshgreek continued page 7 men year I was working out

“It brings more people out to the matches from other fraternities and sororities.”

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Round-up Story By sean fairholm

A rhythmical assessment of all 12 teams in the ACC. Sean Fairholm Deputy Sports Editor

uring a pivotal weekend for a handful of ACC teams, it will be imperative to stay calm, cool and collected under the variety of pressures faced. For Clemson, it’s about going on the road in prime time to keep National Championship dreams alive. For teams like Virginia and N.C. State, it’s about going on the road to try and steal a victory toward possible bowl eligibility. And for Boston College, it’s about dancing misery away one depressing loss at a time. Atlantic Division Boston College (1-6, 0-4)– “Next Year” by Foo Fighters “Into the sun we climb/Climbing our wings will burn white/Everyone strapped in tight/We’ll ride it out/I’ll be coming home next year”

There will be much brighter days in the future of BC football, but at least for 2011, the Eagles will be watching this year’s bowl season from Massachusetts. Next Game: at Maryland (3 p.m., ESPN3.com) #5 Clemson (8-0, 5-0 ACC)– “40 Day Dream” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros “I’ve been sleeping for forty days and/Yeah, I know that I’m sleeping cause this dream’s too amazing/She got gold doorknobs where her eyes used to be/One turn and I learned what it really means to see.” Looking for win number nine while on cloud nine, Clemson represents the ACC’s best legitimate National Title shot since Florida State’s glory days of the 90s. While Saturday night’s game against Georgia Tech won’t have the billing it once promised, the Tigers electric passing game (7 plays of over 50 yards this season) can’t afford to lose momentum in a hostile environment. Next Game: at Georgia Tech (8 p.m., ABC) Florida State (4-3, 2-2 ACC)– “Weather” by Summertime’s End “I shut the window, I close the door/ But here it’s still so very cold/I’ve tried so hard to forget, not to hold

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