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Raleigh, North Carolina

Restaurants will remain pet-friendly Despite clarification of pet banning regulation, people continue to take pets out to eat Joanna Banegas Staff Writer

Wake County residents won’t be able to take their dogs to outdoor-dining areas after state food safety officials in North Carolina clarify a state regulation banning pets from restaurants. Enforcement of the regulation is expected to begin in 2011. The News and Observer reported Larry Michael, the head of the food protection branch of the state Department of Environment and natural resources, said the “state has always maintained the pets are not allowed indoor or outdoor-dining areas.” If the restaurants are caught with having animals, not including police dogs and service animals for the disabled, the business could lose two points off its sanitation score. Ashley Mukoyam, one of the managers at 101 Lounge and Café located in Downtown Raleigh, said the café is pet friendly and fully supports consumers with pets. “We have doggie treats when customers’ pets come in,” Mukoyam said. “People like to sit on the patio to drink beer and sit with their dogs. It’s like we have a little community for the costumers and their dogs.” Mukoyam said the café isn’t worried about the health inspectors and won’t go by their policy. “Until the state health inspectors come in and threaten us to get rid of our pet friendly policy, we are still going to serve consumers and their pets,” She said. She also believes that the dogs outside do not have an effect on the cafes sanitation. “We don’t let them sit on the tables or chairs,” Mukoyam said. “There’s no difference between a dog sitting beside a table versus a dog walking down the sidewalk.” Mukoyam said people are more cautious since the state started to have restrictions on pets in dining areas, but people are still calling and asking if they are pet friendly. Our answer is always yes – what’s next? You can’t walk your dog down a sidewalk?” Cheryl Cardinal, the owner of The Barkery , a

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Doug Christian and his half Chow half German Shepard mix, Annie, walk around Cameron Village on Monday. When asked about the dog ban, the SPCA member said, “It’s crazy, they are dog haters.” The ban should be issued sometime in 2011.

dog and cat boutique in downtown Raleigh said since the state started to have restrictions on pets, she has seen less activity in the downtown area for the last couple of weeks. “It makes no sense,” Cardinal said. “People are now openly saying that dogs are not supposed to be out in the patios. I will never go back to a restaurant where they do not let my dog sit outside with me.” Cardinal said most people will not take their dog out in public if the dog isn’t socialized. “People are not going to let their pets urinate underneath the restaurants table,” Cardinal said. “Your dog is kept as well as you are.” Victoria Niemeyer, a senior in sociology, said she has taken her four-year-old terrier to plen-

What’s the policy? 15A NCAC 18A .2633 (g) states: Except as specified below, live animals shall not be allowed in a food preparation or storage area. Live animals shall be allowed in the following situations if their presence will not result in the contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-

ty of restaurants in downtown and feels like her dog is cleaner than most people. “In other countries and states, the government isn’t so strict about having pets in restaurants,” Niemeyer said. “When I was in Europe, people

service and single-use items: (1) fish or crustacea in aquariums or display tanks; (2) patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers in offices and dining, sales, and storage areas; and (3) service animals accompanying persons with disabilities in areas that are not used for food preparation. Source: N.C. Environmental Health Services

had dogs everywhere. They were on the tables, chairs and stools.” She also said she can’t believe the state inspec-

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Alternative Break, Study Abroad retain interest Study abroad director says University hasn’t seen drops in applicants, ASB still has more applicants than slots Jessica Neville

How much does it cost? Domestic trips range from $400 to $1200, and international trips can go from $1200 to $1600, depending mainly on the cost of airfare.

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Jim Ceresnak, student body president, speaks during an open meeting of the chancellor search committee in the Hood Board Room at the Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus Aug. 27.

Closed chancellor search is open for suggestions Search committee is accepting names and collecting information on potential candidates Amber Kenney Deputy News Editor

The chancellor search is still working toward the goal of finding one person who unifies the ideals and

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thoughts of campus, but is progressing well, said Bob Jordan, the search committee chair. The most progression is coming from Jerry Baker of Baker and Associates L.L.C., the executive firm the University selected to help facilitate the chancellor search, Jordan said. Baker’s job within the search is to handle everything from advertising the position, to collecting information

about potential candidates. Jordan said Baker has launched many advertisements for the position that are set to print in the coming days. Publications, including Diverse Issues, Hispanic Outlook and Women in Higher Education, will all feature a description of the position printed by Oct. 15, and web

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The Alternative Break Program had more applications than spots for both coordinator for CSLEPS, is on the the fall and spring trips this year, but planning committee for an Alternainterest in the programs has decreased tive Fall Break trip scheduled to go as there are nearly 100 fewer appli- to Washington, D.C. from Oct. 8th to 11th. cants this year. “This was the first Last year t here year that we had were 333 applicants more applications for ASB trips, which than spots for the decreased to 252 apfall break trip,” said plicants for 209 spots Barnes. “This could this year, according partly be because it to Adam Culley, asis the second year we sistant director of the have gone to D.C. Center for Student and word-of-mouth Leadership, Ethics Adam Culley, assistant director has spread interest. and Public Service. of CSLEPS But students also “I honestly don’t have more of a deknow what caused sire to serve in bad the decrease in applicants,” Culley said. “It could be the economic times.” economy, or the early deadline. But Jennifer Leaf, a junior in chemical the interest is still there and we still have a wait list for applicants.” C.J. Barnes, the community service ABROAD continued page 3

“It could be the economy, or the early deadline. But the interest is still there.”

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In Monday’s page 1 photo, Yasmin Sadiq’s name was misspelled. Technician regrets the error. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-inChief Ty Johnson at editor@ technicianonline.com.

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Quote of the day “There’s no difference between a dog sitting beside a table versus a dog walking down the sidewalk.” Ashley Mukoyama, manager of 101 Lounge and Café, on not allowing dogs at outdoor dining areas

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tephanie Hubbard, sophomore in landscape architecture, and Chris Coffey, freshman in computer science, relax together in a hammock beside Kyle Doss, freshman in nuclear engineering, near Carroll Residence Hall Monday. The five students hanging knew each other from a bible study group and took Doss’ lead to relax in the trees. “I’m supposed to be studying but I haven’t gotten that far yet,” Hubbard said.

In the know

Photo contest honors China

The Confucius Institute is joined with the Chinese Student and Scholars Friendship Association to host the “China Through My Eyes” photo contest. The contest is in celebration of the 60th birthday of the People’s Republic of China, and the winners will

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be displayed in the lobby of Talley Student Center on Oct. 1. Pictures highlight the development of China over the past 60 years and are sorted into two categories, landscapes and people and culture. Source: ncsu.edu

Christopher Evans uses experience to teach students

journalists after his clandestine return to Honduras, had called on his supporters to launch “a final offensive” Monday

Honduras source: mctdirect.com shuts ZelayaSenate climatealigned stations, change bill to suspends civil be unveiled this liberties week The de facto government that’s in power in Honduras closed down television and radio stations Monday morning that are aligned with ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Zelaya condemned the action in a brief statement and called on foreign governments to show their displeasure. The moves by interim President Roberto Micheletti came hours after the government announced a decree suspending constitutional civil liberties, an attempt to keep supporters of Zelaya off the streets Monday. Zelaya, who’s been holed up at the Brazilian Embassy for the past seven days with about 70 supporters and

Two top Senate Democrats are set to introduce a climate-change bill this week that would put new limits on carbon emissions, as world leaders prepare for a climate summit in Denmark after agreement last week by the G20 nations on phasing out subsidies for fossil fuels. Sens. Barbara Boxer, the California Democrat who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and John Kerry, D-Mass., will reportedly unveil their bill on Wednesday after months of closed-door meetings. The bill will be modeled largely on legislation passed by the House of Representatives in June that aims to cut carbon emissions by 17 percent by 2020 and more than

Harry Heft speaks to students

The Entrepreneurs Lecture Series, which is designed to showcase innovation and entrepreneurship among alumni, is showcasing Christopher Evans. Evans, who will speak on Oct. 1, is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. The goal of the lecture series is to build a culture of innovation for students through opportunities within the N.C. State community.

Harry Heft, a professor from Denison University in Ohio, will be speaking to students on Oct. 1. The lecture, titled “Preference for Nature and Restoration as Evidence for Biophilia: Six Reasons to be Skeptical,” will give students a new outlook on environmental issues.

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80 percent by 2050 compared to 2005 levels. source:mctdirect.com

Obama to visit Copenhagen for Chicago’s Olympics bid Yes, he can. That’s what President Barack Obama said Monday, announcing plans to go to Copenhagen, Denmark, and pitch Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bid — a decision greeted with giddy enthusiasm by some of the voters who will select the host city for the Games. After weeks of indicating that the president might not be able to go to Copenhagen because of pressing business at home, the White House said Obama would join his wife, Michelle, for the presentation Friday to the International Olympic Committee before it votes on whether Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo or Rio de Janeiro will be the host city. source: mctdirect.com

Most Latin American economies are on the rebound The construction industry in Lima is booming, middleclass residents are once again snapping up new apartments in Rio de Janeiro and software companies in Santiago, Chile, are expanding. A year after the global financial crisis exploded, most Latin American countries are putting the tough times in the rearview mirror during the final three months of 2009. Brazil, the region’s giant and the world’s ninth largest economy, is leading the way, along with such other marketfriendly countries as Peru, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama. But a rising tide is not lifting all boats. The slow economic recovery in the United States is holding back Mexico and most Central American nations.

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POLICe BlOTTER Sept. 25 1:27 A.M. | Traffic Stop Morrill Drive Student was issued citation for Improper Display of Driver’s License and referred to university for Possession of False ID. 2:12 A.M. | Check Person North Hall Lot Report of subject yelling in lot. Officers located two intoxicated non-students. Subjects complied to leave the area. 3:30 A.M. | Check Person Varsity Drive Lot Officer spoke with student in non-student sitting in vehicle. No further action taken. 5:17 A.M. | Traffic Accident/Personal Injury Morrill Drive/Warren Carroll Units responded to traffic accident.

Committee on International Programs Page Hall, Room 109, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday Crafts Center Class Registration The Crafts Center, All day Chinese Cultures: Experience China, A General Overview and Introduction Engineering Building I, Room 2015, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Opening Doors: A Personal and Professional Journey St. Francis Springs Center, All day N.C. State Ring Collection N.C. State Bookstore, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orientation Counselor Information Session Talley Student Center, Brown Room, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. First Year College Majors Fair Talley Student Center, Ballroom, 3 to 8 p.m. Christopher Evans, entrepreneur and philanthropist McKimmon Center, 5:30 to 7 p.m. TechRevolution: Mapping the Future of Health & Well-Being McKimmon Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Proposal Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:50 p.m. Panel Discussion: Ethics, Integrity and Academic Misconduct Park Shops, 7 to 8:30 p.m. PhD Lecture: Dr. Harry Heft Brooks Hall, Room 320, 7 p.m. The Girlfriend Experience Witherspoon Cinema, 9:30 to 11 p.m. Friday N.C. State Ring Collection N.C. State Bookstore, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Enhancing Your Leadership by Understanding Your Personality Type Talley Student Center, Walnut Room, noon to 4 p.m. Audition Orientation for It’s a Wonderful Life, A live Radio Play Thompson Hall, 7 p.m. The Girlfriend Experience Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Proposal Witherspoon Cinema, 9 to 10:50 p.m. Donnie Darko Witherspoon Cinema, 11: 59 p.m.

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tors are trying to categorize dogs with cigarette smoking. “In general, I think it’s kind of sad how the law has a say in whether it is okay for pets to be outside the patio with their owner. This is ridiculous,” She said. Mario Longo, manager of Vic’s Italian Café and Pizzeria said people come by the pizzeria with dogs all the time. “We never had an issue with dogs being unsanitary and distributing our customers,” Longo said. “There’s never been an incident of a dog biting a person.” Longo also agrees that the restaurant will still serve customers with pets until the State health inspectors say something about it. About 20 percent of our customers bring their dogs here,” Longo said. “We’re just not going to stop serving food to those people. Hopefully there is a way to overturn this.” Cardinal said when you work locally, but you’re away from your pet for ten hours, all you want to do at the end of the day is go out to eat with your pet. “We domesticated our animals to be our companions. They totally rely on us for feeding and attention,” Cardinal said. “They’re such a big part of people’s lives.”

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Out on the brick area between Turlington and Alexander halls, Tom Meiner, a junior in meteorology, hits the ball to a neighboring square during a game of foursquare with his friends Friday. Meiner and a few others talked about creating the court to the architecture department over a year ago, and it was just finished in the past two weeks. Many students may have noticed construction in the area around the entrance to the Central Campus side to the Free Expression Tunnel recently, and the new brick court is the final result. “This [four-square] was started while looking for something to do on Friday afternoons that was fun and safe,” Meiner said.

there is a search, so we have had many names sent in from students, faculty and staff,” Jordan said. continued from page 1 Although students can still posts were launched Monday. submit their input, many stuThe committee is still taking dents just want to know the end into account the student voice result. “[Students] should be able to by re-working the job descrip[look] at infortion, and in mation about the evaluathe search betion of cancause it directly didates. pertains to our “Before time here at we started State,” David advertising, Grant, a sophowe changed more in electriwords i n Bob Jordan, cal engineering the job desearch committee chair said. “but all scription the informato ref lec t t ion doesn’t w h at w a s expressed from the forums,” need to be force-fed to us.” Baker will continue to adJordan said. “Word has gotten out that vance the search by calling

“The most qualified candidate might not be interested.”

potential candidates who have expressed interest or been suggested, Jordan said. “The most qualified candidate might not be interested, but we will contact them and say ‘you should be interested,’” Jordan said. “There is no deadline to apply, we will continue to look at people who are right for the job.” The next meeting of the search committee will be on Oct. 22, where the team will begin looking at names and discussing candidates. The whole process will take another 5 to 9 months, said Jordan. “Right now, it is a matter of getting names, checking credentials and finding the right fit,” he said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for a special person because this is a great university.”

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Megan Carroll, a senior in communication, gets breakfast at the campsite of the activist organization No Más Muertes where the Scholars group spend a day helping to set up camp.

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engineering, has been on an ASB trip to Belize and studied abroad last summer in France. “Both of these trips were once in a lifetime experiences,” Leaf said. “I would encourage students to go if at all possible because you may not have another chance to see the world from a different point of view.” Study Abroad doesn’t expect dip in applicants The Study Abroad Office, after experiencing a slow growth rate in applicants last year, expects increasing numbers of students to apply for its programs. Study Abroad programs allow students to travel all over the world for a summer, semester or a year. Ingrid Schmidt, the director of Study Abroad, said she hopes the number of students

Are there scholarships? The Janey Musgrave Scholarship and the Viva para la Humanidad Scholarship are given to students who demonstrate need, and the InterResidence Council gives scholarships to students who live in University Housing and are accepted to go on an ASB trip. Source: CSLEPS

traveling internationally will continue to increase despite economic conditions. “N.C. State has not seen the drop in participation in the Study Abroad program that some universities have, although we have not been keeping up our usual pace of growth,” said Schmidt. “From 2008 to 2009, our student involvement increased by 2 percent, but the year before that we had a 20 percent increase.” Schmidt said she believes last year people were nervous because of the economic downfall, but she does not expect the same slow growth rate in participation this year. “I have heard many students

say that in a down economy, it is all the more important to have an international experience to make yourself competitive,” said Schmidt. “At the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 17th of this year, we had more than 1,200 people come out, an increase from 600 people last year.” There a re ma ny Study Abroad semester programs that allow students to pay University tuition but attend school overseas, according to LaShawn Cooper, the assistant director of Scholarships and Finanical Aid. Students who have financial aid at the University can also use it towards their trip.

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The Senate Finance Committee began discussions today about the ways to fund President Barack Obama’s $1.2 trillion health care plan. One of the more exotic propositions involves a tax on sugar-sodas in the amount of one cent per fluid ounce; this could amount to as much as $12 billion in federal tax revenues.

Our Opinion:

A tax on soda is bad policy, to say the least. The government is considering what amounts to a flat fine for making a personal consumption decision. The legislation, if approved, creates a very slippery slope.

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Editor’s Note: The word length on the following letters has been waived. Student Senate fails to serve I would like to thank Technician’s staff for bringing light to how student fees (taxes) are abused and rushed through legislation without much thought into the bigger picture at hand -- students. Jonathan Tucker introduced Finance Bill 19 (Student Government Rebranding Act) under a fast track provision. I personally voiced opposition twice during the vote and of course seemed like the lone novote while this needlessly passed without any challenge. I would make the argument that if you get $3,000, you are going to do everything in your power to spend $3,000 so you can ask for more the next time. It is my firm belief that these funds will be spent needlessly without much challenge, review or scrutiny. To further my argument, I have never seen any student political campaign go over $100, so why $3,000? I was not aware Student Government needed a sudden “make-over” or “new and improved label”? As a student senator, my key job to my constituents is to listen to the students I represent. Furthermore, our job in the Student Senate is to listen objectively and fairly to the student body, not to our personal agendas or ourselves. I do not recall any student asking for a public relations campaign of funds to help them discover what Student Government does? I agree that it is absurd to spend any amount of student fees on Student Government when students have been trying very hard just to get a basic $300 for their organization. Instead Student Government plops out a fat check for itself in the fashion of Marie Antoinette. This is very unfair to student organizations all over campus and most of all to the students of N.C. State during this critical time in our budget history. I will attempt to introduce immediate legislation that will repeal Finance Bill 19. Lastly, I would like to ask that the student body take a few minutes to attend Student Government meetings such as the Student Senate meetings held at Witherspoon Student Center. Any student has the right to address the entire senate for any issue. There is no dress code and you can speak your

Soda’s sugary slope able and establishes a very slippery slope in the realm of taxation — what’s next, ice cream? In sincerity, this sort of tax could be applied to just about anything: candy, doughnuts or other fatty foods. Taxing soda is a very precarious step towards a federal imposition on consumer choice. Isn’t this the sort of thing the colonists were upset about when they tossed tea into Boston Harbor? Soda certainly isn’t the healthiest form of liquid refreshment, and perhaps taxations like this are the only way to pay for health care. If that’s the case, apply the soda tax universally on all car-

bonated sodas. The proposed legislation would do nothing of that sort, it would exempt diet sodas that include artificial sweeteners like Splenda or aspartame and raise the cost on chocolate milk and Gatorade. One of the most absurd things about the tax is that it disproportionately affects the poor. Flat taxes will consistently damage the financial state of the poor more so because people with less wealth tend to spend a higher portion of their income on household expenditures — food, drinks and medications for instance. The tax most heavily affects the segment of the population

that Obama’s health care plan is trying to mend. One cent may not sound significant, but take a look at the side of your soda can and write down the number of fluid ounces, now multiply that number by 365. You’re probably going to get a good idea of the real consequence (in pennies) this will have on your wallet. Taxation is sometimes necessary to fund federal projects, especially ones as large as health care reform. But this particular tax sends the wrong message and parades the idea that the government is going to weave an uncalled for web in your personal purchasing decisions.

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peace and leave if you wish. My hope is that students will take a few minutes of their time on Wednesday evenings to learn more about Student Government. Visibility is the responsibility of each elected representative of Student Government. That means not at a Student Senate meeting but out in the brickyard or at events at the colleges they represent. Ask yourself, “when was the last time you saw your student senator” or “do you even know who that person is?” That is the key responsibility of your representatives, not money being tossed around to help identify them. I can hand out a sharpie and “hello name tags” for under $10 -it would save the students $2990.

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”It seems practical, not something I would like because I’m a soda drinker, but the money has to come from somewhere.”

Shack-a-thoners beware; your materials are at risk from the more enterprising homeless.

What happened to ticketing? What happened to everything Jay Dawkins did for the student ticketing system last year? It seemed everything was in place and working fine. N.C. State student ticketing was just reaching an acceptable level compared to how other Atlantic Coast Conference schools handle student tickets. This year, though, has been a complete disaster. First things first, where did all the e-mails go? For some reason students are no longer notified when it is time to request and claim tickets. This week there was no one at the gates to scan tickets. Well, there is only one-way to solve this... we can pass out wrist bans! What a joke, that did nothing besides lose me an attendance point, because there is no one to scan tickets, the student sections are terribly distributed and less than mentally excelling police officers can only think of one solution. Anyone that leaves his or her seat to use the bathroom or get a refreshment is not allowed back into any section to watch the game. Two years ago, when this happened, students were urinating and vomiting all over the stands. Since no one wants a ticket for public defecation, there were several students who argued with police officers to let them back into their sections. At this point, students were detained and issued trespassing warrants. As a result, groups of students were forced to leave the game so their friends did not have to sit alone in the parking lot in the pouring rain. So really, how are we being rewarded with extra “loyalty points” this year? You’re getting negative points for showing up early and are being physically prevented from watching the rest of the game if you have to use the bathroom or need a refreshment. Sounds like it’s time to let the engineers do the problem solving and let the political science majors stick to politics.

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Is taxing soda an appropriate way to pay for health care reform? Why?

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The case for a new Talley

’m sure Talley Student Center was state of the art in 1972. I’m also pretty sure that in 1972, Talley was an architectural breakthrough. But much like the fraternity houses on Greek Court (that actually won awards for excellence in design) the style didn’t endure, and instead leaves a lot to be deBenton sired. Sawrey Talley is Senior Staff an eyesore, Columnist a relic of the awkwardly utilitarian 1970s architecture. Unless you’re a member of an organization with an office in the building or really craving Taco Bell, there’s no real reason for you to be there. Talley misses today’s needs for a true student center. As the building has aged and the school has grown, the student center has seen a devolving role in everyday life on campus. Witherspoon Student Center has the movie theater and houses some of the largest student organizations; the library draws in students for things other than studying with its new computer labs, video game consoles and ice cream shop — things that other schools tend to centralize in their student centers. In 1972, there wasn’t a need for a facility that could host orientations for

8,000 freshmen. In 1972, there weren’t personal computers, the Internet or e-mail. Talley is outdated, impractical and not suitable for today’s needs. N.C. State needs an upgrade. We need a central building on campus for students. One that’s attractive and a centerpiece we can be proud to show high school students when they visit our school; we need a building that makes a statement befitting our design school’s architectural reputation. It must be practical for students — a building that h a s u s a ble open space for informal meetings as well as static offices for organizations on campus. We n e e d a major upgrade in technological services — a basic computer lab for starters, but more importantly, rooms that are adaptable for future technologies so we’re not having this same conversation twenty years down the road. The core needs to be people friendly with places to relax and lounge for students and commuters, as well as entertainment like pool tables and gaming stations; the library might be a good model in that regard. The new center needs to have more dining options — healthier dining options that

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he Senate Finance Committee will begin hearing expert methodologies for funding President Barack Obama’s proposed $1.2 trillion health care plan today. One idea, derived from an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, would contribute as much as $12 billion to the health care effort by excising a one cent per fluid ounce tax on soda. Kelly Brownell, an intellectual at Yale, and Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control, theorized the tax could reduce soda consumption by as much as 10 percent. Tax and health officials seem to think the tax proposal is a sort of win-win for health care. The concept of this idea even being considered is unfathom-

have plenty of space to eat. Most importantly, the center needs to be big enough to accommodate a growing student body, with open space for orientations and banquets. There isn’t a perfect design or a perfect idea, but the new plans for Talley will be a compilation of the best student ideas as well as a design that will serve as the centerpiece our campus desperately needs. It’s important that students support this idea, a nd t he upcoming fee referendum will be the ultimate indication of how soon we should push ahead with this new building. Talley will be expensive, but it’s ultimately up to the student body, regardless of the economy; we’ll be the ones footing this bill. On the flip side, the administration needs to act on the outcome of the referendum since it’s a building for the students paid for by the students. I hope we do vote to build a new Talley. As a campus, we need it — the process needs to begin now.

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Institute seeks to forge friendship between University and China Officials want to inject far-east customs into curriculums, culture

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The next cultural event scheduled through the Confucius Institute and other organizations is Wednesday, Nov. 18. Events include:  • China Experience Photo Exhibition  9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Talley Student Center lobby   Nanjing Normal University Paintings and Calligraphy Exhibition  noon to 4 p.m. North Gallery on Talley’s second floor   Jigu • Chinese Drumming Concert 8 p.m. Stewart Theater. Tickets: $5

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Members of the local government, business leaders, local educators, members of the Confucius Institute and Miss North Carolina gathered to celebrate and enhance the growing relationship between N.C. State and China Sept. 18 at Central Carolina Community College. The following Tuesday the Confucius Institute, which opened at the University in 2007, held a lecture by professor Xiaoying Wang called “Chinese Culture: Experience China.” Wang is here on leave from Nanjing Normal University discussing the origins of Chinese writing, language, philosophy, geography, arts and many other aspects of Chinese culture. The events were part of an initiative led by the Confucius Institute meant to immerse the University with Chinese culture. James Zuiches, vice chancellor for the Office of Extension, Engagement and Economic Development, attended both gatherings.

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The Ruby Slippers Chinese Dance Club performs “Peach Blossom” during the “Talking Tiger to Hip Hop” International Welcome Event in Stewart Theatre Aug. 22.

“China, specifically, is important as a major economic trading partner of the U.S. and N.C., but also as the largest nation on earth, it has an extraordinary culture, role in history and potential future in its interaction with the United States,” Zuiches said. China Program Director and Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute Anna Lamm shares the same excitement for the growing relationship

between China and N.C. State as Zuiches. “N.C. State’s mission is to provide leadership for intellectual, cultural, social, economic and technological development within the state, nation and the world,” she said. “The Confucius Institute embodies this mission by exposing the N.C. State community to diversity and the opportunity to become more globally involved by being exposed to Chinese

language and culture.” “The Confucius Institute’s mission is to enhance intercultural understanding in the U.S. by sponsoring programs in Chinese language and culture,” Lamm said. “N.C. State’s institute will promote the mission through a range of educational and outreach activities to students, teachers, businesses and community members.” But where does the funding come from for these programs?

‘Body’ snatches rug from under genre Fox’s new film debuts a new breed of girl horror Sarah Ewald Staff Writer

Womens’ beauty secrets have been well-documented for centuries. Cleopatra rimmed her eyes with kohl. Seventeenthcentury French aristocrats bathed in urine to keep their skin youthful. Jennifer Check eats boys. Screenwriter wunderkind Diablo Cody’s sophomore effort “Jennifer’s Body” turns the horror genre on its head. Again teaming with Jason Reitman, the film contains Cody’s trademark reference-laden dialogue (around which the actors maneuver expertly). Best friends for life, Jennifer (Megan Fox, summer’s most ubiquitous actress) and Anita “Needy” Lesnicky (Amanda Seyfried) do everything together. One night while out on the town in tiny Devil’s Kettle, Minn., Needy and Jennifer get separated in the aftermath of a freak accident. Later that night, Jennifer appears at Needy’s doorstep bloodied and bruised and behaves uncharacteristically (to say the very least). The next day, the high school’s strapping young lads begin to be mysteriously killed off, with their entrails gutted

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down the middle. (Obvious tell: whenever the hoodie unzips, it’s about to get real.) Victims range from a meathead jock to a guyliner-rocking emo kid.

Throughout this turn of events, Jennifer appears to become more luminous by the day. After Jennifer attempts to violate Girl Code with Needy’s sweet boyfriend Chip (Johnny

Simmons), Needy realizes the truth about her best friend. Jennifer depends on the blood and bodies of boys to maintain her power. For the rest of the film, Needy freaks as Jennifer feasts. The race to stop the carnage comes to a showdown between Needy and Jennifer, with Chip caught in the middle. Fox and Seyfried participate in a highly-publicized kiss, the merits of which the media debated before the film even opened. Cody wanted to show how intense female friendships are, especially among adolescents. Among the film’s other signs, the kiss is merely the most obvious way of showing it and so it works in that respect. Some hometown pride is in order as Amy Sedaris reps the region, playing Needy’s mom. (Incidentally, her character appears to be only a few degrees removed from Jerri Blank, the “boozer, user and loser” from the short-lived series “Strangers with Candy.”) “Jennifer’s Body” twists and turns, but never ends exactly where another normally would. The horror conventions walk the line between over-thetop and right-on-the-nose. Though not completely scary, it’s shamelessly entertaining.

Yim Yames’ tribute to Beatle impressive

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While most new indie artists come up with new and innovative collections of songs and lyrics, others pay tribute to classic singer/songwriters who still influence bands today. Phosphorescent’s tribute to Willie Nelson with To Willie, Beck’s nod to The Velvet

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Underground & Nico with his Record Club project, and finally Jim James of the My Morning Jacket fame with his project to the late, great George Harrison with Tribute To. By far the most emotive and sincere tribute out of the aforementioned records, Yim Yames (as he monikers himself on this EP) creates an at-

mospheric twang sound all his own as he transforms Beatles and Harrison solo songs into almost different songs entirely. Recorded within days after George Harrison’s death in November 2001, Jim James played into a borrowed eighttrack reel-to-reel tape recorder and shared his introspective tribute. James’ interpretation of Harrison standards like “My Sweet Lord” and “All Things Must Past” are as unique as they are sobering and melancholy. A lone acoustic guitar, an occasional banjo and ghostlike backup vocals are all Jim James uses to cope with the lost of the former Beatle. The record begins with probably the most solemn Beatles song Harrison ever wrote, “Long, Long, Long.” A quiet

and slow song in its own right, Jim James’ cover captures the essence of the song with a few chord strums and string-picks going into a staccato in the chorus as his voice strains as he sings, “So many tears I was searching / So many tears I was wasting / Oh, oh.” The record goes on with a lesser-known Harrison hit “Behind that Locked Door,” although James’ cover is taken in a much different context than the original. His version is less romantic, but seems more consoling. His ethereal voice and slow tempo make this track hauntingly beautiful yet comforting. The same sentiments can be

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“The Confucius Institute programs are funded by the Chinese Government, but it is a cooperative arrangement as N.C. State is the official institution managing the C.I. and supervising the faculty and professionals who are provided by the Hanban, which is China’s Department of Education,” Zuiches said. Jordan Reynolds, a freshman in engineering, took a three-week trip to China this past July through the Confucius Institute with all expenses paid except for the airfare. “When I went to China this past summer through the Con-

fucius Institute it was very rewarding,” he said. “Visiting many of China’s most famous sights like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City were unforgettable. I highly recommend it to all students.” Getting involved in the Confucius Institute is easy. There are non-credit Chinese courses that are half-priced for students and there are international activities, similar to what Reynolds did, that expose the community to different aspects of Chinese culture. If you want to just dip your feet into the culture of China, Nov. 16 to 20 is International Education Week. During this week you can attend any of these programs listed. “The Confucius Institute is an outreach program of China to the U.S. Just as many of our N.C. State programs reach out to communities across the state in providing education, forums, technical assistance and experiential non-credit educational opportunities, China is reaching out to states and universities in the U.S. and other countries to provide educational opportunities in language and culture and history,” Zuiches said.

This ‘Fame’ won’t live forever It’s hard out there for a remake Sarah Ewald Staff Writer

“Is it any wonder I reject you first?” The above lyric from David Bowie’s “Fame” accurately conveys my sentiments towards the new “Fame” film. Just as one ballet dancer gets told, I can’t write it a recommendation because it just isn’t good enough. Released in 1980, the original “Fame” was nominated for six Oscars and won two. The cast, including Debbie Allen and Irene Cara, have largely gone on achieve acclaim in their respective careers. This remake isn’t headed anywhere except for weekend loops on Oxygen in three years. The plot (if you can call it that) strings together various students’ experiences during their four years attending Fiorello H . L aGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (referred to as PA). Jenny (Kay Panabaker) pursues acting, but is plagued with self-doubt and has trouble loosening up. Denise (Naturi Naughton) enters as a classical pianist, but discovers a conflicting passion for singing and hip-hop. I’d mention more character arcs here, but those are the only ones I can remember. Aside from Panabaker and Naughton’s characters, only a scant minimum of time is devoted to fleshing out characterizations. We don’t get to see their motivations, desires or fears. So

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instead of relating to characters by name and identifiers, we’re stuck with thinking of them as “dancer chick” and “producer boy.” The film dutifully trots out all required showbiz tropes, both bad and good. Booking the big gig and dropping out of school for the dream job share space with financing problems and hearing that you’ll never make it professionally. Even the ol’ casting couch cliché turns up. But this being the 21st century, a camera looms sinisterly nearby. (I f y ou’ve ever seen any a r ts mov ie where the performer must choose bet ween working hard and selling herself, you can easily guess the outcome and natural fallout.) Ordinarily, I’m a fan of movies about school kids pursuing artsy dreams (probably because I did so for a couple of summers in high school). But this one seemed so by-the-numbers, and the plots and characters were virtually interchangeable. Just as a dancer needs to distinguish herself during an audition to land the part, this movie tries valiantly but ultimately fails. Nineteen years later, I don’t think anyone will remember this “Fame” ’s name.

“The film dutifully trots out all required showbiz tropes, both bad and good.”

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Sony incorporates pizzaordering functionality into PS3 Rich Lepore Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Papa John’s and Sony announced a joint venture that would bring the ability to order pizza to the Playstation 3 video gaming console. Basically, users will be able to select an icon located on the PS3 main menu bar, and from there a Papa John’s menu will pop up that lists all menu items, and allows the user to place an order from start to finish and have it delivered to their door. The supposed benefit to gamers is that they will never have to take a break from the action of their favorite games to take care of that pesky need to eat. Recently, Sony has been hitting the cable television market hard with commercials advertising the fact that the price of Playstation 3 has recently been reduced to $299 in conjunction with the release of a new slimmer, pared-down version of the console. These advertise-

Another benefit to online ments culminate with a screen that states, “Playstation 3…it ordering is the ease of comonly does everything,” and in munication. “Having orders come in over light of this new ability to order pizza, this tagline is certainly the internet just makes life so much easier,” Matt McReynappropriate. Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza olds, manager of a Raleigh-area and Papa John’s have all offered Pizza Hut, said. “Instead of us the ability to order their prod- having to read out 10 minutes ucts online for quite a few years of specials over the phone, now, utilizing the internet due the customer can just look at the whole to the many menu, and depractical cide what they benefits that want.” i t of f e r s . McReynolds First of all, sa id t hat as there is the of about two advertising years ago, when angle. These Raleigh Pizza companies Huts first becan utilize gan to of fer internet online orderadvertising Matt McReynolds, manager of a ing, the numin various Raleigh-area Pizza Hut ber of errors high traffic in orders has sectors of been reduced the web at a relatively low cost compared considerably. “I mean, they can just click with television and even print media, and these ads often link on what they want, and then we to their home pages which of- get the order directly,” he said. Pizza Hut has recently refer the ability to actually place an order. The whole process is leased an iPhone application streamlined, from advertise- that operates similarly to the ment to purchase, in just a few PS3 Papa John’s system, allowing users to select their order clicks.

“I mean, they can just click on what they want, and then we get the order directly.”

from a pictorial menu via the touch screen. Both of these applications are merely front ends for the Internet ordering side of these company’s operations, but they bring new customers into the fold by offering new ways to order conveniently. The benefits to Papa John’s and Pizza Hut are readily apparent, but what about the benefits to potential users? President of the Multiplayer Gaming Club Kyle Bolton said he already orders his pizza online almost exclusively. In fact, even when he is ordering from a restaurant that does not yet offer internet ordering, a Chinese place for example, he regularly consults their Web site anyway to peruse the menu and check for specials. On the topic of ordering via Playstation 3, he was very positive. “Oftentimes we have LAN parties going on, and I don’t want to have to take off my headset and find a cell phone to place an order,” he said. “I’d love to be able to pull up a dashboard or a HUD (heads up display) of some kind to order between missions.” Brandon Graves, a senior in psychology as well as a member

Buckle up and prepare to drop! Bungie delivers beauty, mystery Phillip Lin Staff Writer

When game studio Bungie originally announced Halo 3 ODST, it was meant to be a small campaign expansion pack. Over time, the game grew to a whole new level into a full game. In ODST, you play as a regular foot soldier instead of a super soldier. Players are now less of a walking tank and take damage much more easily, and this new health system brings a new style to the traditional Halo gameplay by forcing players to be more cautious. Players feel much more vulnerable to the hail of plasma bolts coming their way, though the overall feel for the game is generally the same. Halo 3 ODST comes fully packaged with an expanded single player campaign and a new multiplayer mode called Firefight. The campaign definitely runs on the short side, but is worth at least a few play-throughs. Players will be drawn into the mystifying atmosphere provided by the night-time sequences in the vast city that the artists created, and the music is both moving

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and beautiful. While these night-time sequences do feel a bit slow and monotonous at times, they are broken up by explosive, high-action day-time sequences. The entire experience feels wholly satisfying and well-balanced. Firefight mode pits players against wave after wave of increasingly difficult com-

puter controlled enemies. This is cooperative play at its best, and while the enemy wave formula is not a new concept, the Halo take on it is especially dynamic in that each wave is randomly generated so players don’t always know what to expect. It is disappointing that Firefight does not include online matchmaking for you to team up with players online, but most Xbox 360 gamers are accustomed to partying up with friends over Xbox Live anyway. It would simply have been a nice, convenient addition. My final verdict is that the game is definitely worth buying. The single player campaign is short but sweet with a well-written story and an incredible atmosphere, and Firefight is terribly addicting once you get a full team together. Halo 3 ODST builds upon an old tried-and-true formula, which isn’t a bad thing considering how strong and balanced the long-running series has been. If you didn’t like Halo before, then ODST isn’t going to change your mind. Both long-time fans and those new to the Halo games will find something refreshingly new to enjoy here.

of the Multiplayer Gaming club on campus, is cautiously optimistic about these new options. “I have no problem with having the ability to order pizza through my personal electronic device, so long as it doesn’t clutter or hamper the device’s primary function,” he said. “If I’m bombarded with ads, however, I would probably take offense.” Graves said he doesn’t think that most people would use the service, unless it was “streamlined, or maybe offered platform specific deals or incentives.” For pizza companies to be successful in getting PS3 gamers or iPhone users to order via these devices, they need to incentivize the process, and structure it to better fit into the lives of this target audience. Special deals for gamers, available only over PS3, or special icons on an iPhone screen that automatically order a favorite type of pizza to be delivered, would likely drive a new generation of consumers to order their food in a brand new way.

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said for another underappreciated Harrison song, “Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll),” which both appear on Harrison’s All Things Must Pass disk. In an approach all his own, Jim James’ rendition of a Beatles-Harrison classic “Love You To” replaces the psychedelic sitar with a much more heartfelt banjo. The strongest songs on the EP remain Harrison’s own most-listened-to solo material. Jim James’ “My Sweet Lord” still resonates with “Hallelujah, hallelujah / Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,” except instead of

a more joyful disposition they are eerie and despairing, but gorgeous nonetheless. “All Things Must Past” completes this EP – just as our own personal troubles and turbulences affect our lives, Jim James’ cover reminds the listener of better times and overcoming sorrow, just as he does with the passing of perhaps one of his favorite artists. James d o e s e ve r ything right by the late George Harrison; upon listening to this CD, any fan of the Beatles or George Harrison or music in general will believe so too. His heart, his confused feelings and his doleful voice immediately shine and open the listener’s ears to a very special tribute that is unlike any other. A portion of the proceeds from this record will be donated to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

“His heart, his confused feelings and his doleful voice immediately shine.”

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coach’s role. I really feel like it will be beneficial for the team since I’ve seen most of the competition that they are going to face. This is modern day wrestling, it’s different from 10 to 15 years ago when the coaches were wrestling. I feel like I can help them with the little small things. Also I will be getting great

experience. I am really looking forward to working out with the freshmen this year. I plan on being very vocal this year and building my leadership. Besides me being a leader on the mat, wrestling wise, I feel like this is going to be a great experience for me to be more of a vocal leader for the team. Technician : Surger y is scheduled for Oct. 5. What is the timeframe, after surgery, when you will be able to start wrestling again?

Caldwell: I won’t be back on the mat till February. I have a four to six month recovery and I’m going take all the time to heal. I don’t want to come back early, I really want to wait about seven months just to be really cautious. My wrestling career doesn’t just stop with college, I’ve got at least 10 more years in this thing and I feel that if my body is right and I don’t wreck it now, it won’t be a problem in the long run.

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Freshman Mark Nations calibrates an electronic target system called Noptel while practicing in the basement of Reynolds. Nations said the team recently got the system to work. “It’s been really nice to have around,” he said.

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American Rifle Conference title and placed third and fourth, respectively, in the individual championship at the event. Both were named to the AllSEARC team. In her final year, Siegert will lead the way in both events, but especially small bore. She looks to build upon a strong performance in last year’s Great American Rif le Conference Championships. Siegert broke State’s air-rifle record and set a new career-high after shooting a 584 last spring. She shot a total score of 1,152 and helped her team to a seventh place finish.

Bullard, Siegert and sophomore Rachel Jones carry strong air rifle scores into the new season. Bullard set career highs in small bore, air rifle and total score in 2009. The biological sciences major said the rif le team is making goals for her final season with the Pack. “We’re looking to continue on with that and get our fourth year and we’re looking to do a lot better at SEARC than we have been. We’ve been steadily at the same pace these last couple years,” Bullard said. “We’ve got big plans this year.” The team will begin its schedule this Saturday at the SEARC’s first event at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Next week, State will take on Kentucky and Memphis in Ky.

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Once again, the team’s schedule contains no home matches as it is without the facilities needed to hold a tournament. The closest tournament to Raleigh will be at The Citadel. Miller said it is something he is working on with the Athletic Department. “I’m talking and working with them and trying to look ahead and get a range,” Miller said. “There’s no exact plan, but we’re hoping that with some of the new student fees, we can go in that direction. Part of the problem is finding the best physical spot because land around here is at a premium.”

The team is looking to further its community outreach outside of N.C. State as well. They are hoping to volunteer with the Boys’ and Girls’ Club and participate in Habitat for Humanity work days. Townson said she believes this will benefit the team as well as the community. “A lot of our girls are really interested in [community service], and it’s not only for team bonding. We really enjoy getting together to help other people,” Townson said. “In a lot of [events we participate in] we get to see the final product, and that encourages us to find new ventures to volunteer with.” The women’s club rugby team is an organization that prides itself in commitment to the sport, to each other and to the community. As it continues to grow in size and talent, only good things can be expected.

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Q&a Darrion Caldwell with

Caldwell out for 2009

Quarterback’s dominance vs. Pitt earns him ACC Offensive Back of the Week

defending champ explains why, reflects on being out for 2009 season Story By Jen Hankin | photo By Meredith faggart

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson was named ACC Offensive Back of the Week after the Pack’s 38-31 win over Pittsburgh. Wilson was 21-35 with 322 yards through the air, four touchdowns and a career-high 91 yards rushing.

fter winning the 2009 NCAA wrestling championship at 149 pounds, Darrion Caldwell earned a spot on the U.S. National Team this past summer. He traveled to many places all over the world and

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Four-star recruit commits

had the opportunity to wrestle with world champions. On Friday it was announced that due to a shoulder injury, Caldwell will have to undergo surgery on Oct. 5 and will miss the upcoming season. Caldwell still has one year of eligibility

left at N.C. State and will be wrestling for the Wolfpack again during the 2010-2011 season. Technician Deputy Sports Editor Jen Hankin had the opportunity to talk with defending champion Caldwell about his injury and future plans. like this is just getting me more mentally ready. With this break it’s just going to make me want it even more.

Technician: When and how exactly did you get injured? Caldwell: It was Labor Day weekend. Basically I was goofing off with my girlfriend and rollerblading and I ended up falling. It was actually pretty funny — like a blooper or something. But it turned out to be a serious situation. That was the first time I ever rollerbladed and it didn’t turn out too well. But everything happens for a reason and I’m not really dwelling over it.

Fre’Shad Hunter, a 6’5” 250 lb. defensive end from Cary High School, committed verbally Saturday after State’s win over Pitt. Hunter is a four-star recruit and rated as the 18th best defensive end in the country. Hunter chose the Wolfpack over LSU, Florida State, Tennessee, South Carolina and Purdue. Source: Scout.com

Hill featured in GolfWeek

Technician: You won the NCAA Championship, which has been your goal all along, and earned a spot on the U.S. National Team. What were some of the best moments during these past few months? Caldwell: Going out to Moscow and competing out there — it’s a great country and it was a great experience. Making the world championships was just one step closer to making it on the Olympic team in 2012. Being around the guys and traveling with the U.S. team, seeing how they train their bodies and how they prepare for big tournaments, I feel like that has helped me tremen-

Junior Matt Hill was featured by Lance Ringler of GolfWeek to talk about his run as a national champion last year as well as his expectations for himself and the team this year. Hill was honored at the South Carolina football game earlier this year for his national championship last year. Source: N.C. State Athletics

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Darrion Caldwell pins his opponent during the Wolfpack Invitational Wrestling Match in Reynolds Coliseum Nov. 8, 2008. Caldwell won the match for his weight class.

dously in college wrestling as well as beyond. I have had great opportunities, being surrounded with Olympic champions, world champions, and just hearing guys like Bobby Douglas, Zeke Jones and Brandon Frey tell me, “There should be no close matches -- you should be able to dominate everyone.” Hearing that from those types of guys is really a

confidence boost and really helped me push myself harder. Technician: What are your thoughts on taking a year off? Caldwell: I feel like this is God’s wish on me. I can take this time and then get back on the road and get back on the cycle for 2012. I did get hurt though and I know that’s just a stepping stone. I feel

Technician: What are your plans for the upcoming year and what do you think your first break from wrestling in such a long time will be like? Caldwell: I have taken some steps back from wrestling and basically been getting my academics together. Last semester, during the national championship, my grades fell off a little bit. I feel with this here, I’m going to concentrate on my grades. I also feel grateful to be able to act more as a coach, which is something I’ve always dreamed of doing. Technician: Describe what your role and involvement with the team will be while you are injured. Caldwell: I’m still a member of the team. My priorities haven’t changed. I have an obligation to my team; now instead of going to practice to wrestle, I’ll be going to practice to actually help them improve. I’m basically playing a

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Women’s club rugby winning on, off field

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Head coach Keith Miller took over the team in 1990 from John Reynolds.

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The Wolfpack became a part of the South Eastern Air Rifle Conference, and in 2003-2004, the Pack captured its first conference title.

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In the 2006-2007 season, the Pack joined the Great American Rifle Conference, one of the top rifling conferences in the country.

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The team won its third consecutive SEARC Championship, posting a team score of 2,295 last season in Charleston, S.C.

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Thursday Women’s Soccer vs. Clemson* Dail Socccer Field, 7 p.m.

Rif le head coach Keith Miller, now in his 20th year of coaching at N.C. State, has seen the ebbs and flows of the program. Though facilities of its own are far down the road for the team, prospects for the 2009-2010 team are looking up. In the offseason, the Pack added three new freshmen. Every other person on the team hails from either Raleigh or Virginia, but two new additions were brought in from the northeast. Miller said it had more to do with coincidence than new recruiting strategies. “They were just good matches,” Miller said. “It wasn’t us specifically going out after anyone from a specific region; it had more to do with the way the kids match up athletically and academically. Senior Samantha Bullard said the incoming class has helped the upperclassmen shoot better. “We have three freshmen who have shown what they can do,” Bullard. “They’ve done a wonderful job and they mesh well with our

Friday Men’s soccer vs. Boston College* Dail Soccer Field, 7 p.m. Men’s tennis in AllAmerican Championship Tulsa, Okla., all day Men’s cross country in Great American Wake Med Soccer Park, Cary, N.C., TBA Volleyball vs Maryland Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m. * Student Wolfpack Club event

Did You know? Quaterback Russel Wilson ranks second in Division I FBS with 12 touchdown passes.

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just for the traveling spots,” team.” According to Miller, the team Miller said. “We have some lost only two competitors in the really tough decisions for this offseason. One was graduating weekend, where we can take senior and captain Noel Keck, eight shooters, and in [some of the] weekwho lef t a ends af ter hole on the that, where team Miller we can only hopes to fill take six.” quickly. “There are “We’re big some good right now,” shooters who Miller said. won’t b e “T he t hree making the freshmen are trips.” strong, but Seniors we’re just tryBullard and ing to figure Kat ie Siegout where. Samantha Bullard, senior in er t prov ide We’re trying biological sciences veteran leadto be stronger ership on a this year, and between the three of them we’ll roster heavy with freshmen and sophomores. Siegert and find a balance.” Miller said this year’s team Bullard helped the Pack to its has significant depth, which third consecutive Southeastern he said is a good problem. “There’s a lot of competition RIFLE continued page 7

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The women’s rugby club has made headlines at N.C. State since it came into existence almost 20 years ago. Along with being named last year’s Club Sport of the Year, the team is making itself known in other ways, on and off the pitch. Sara Lundy, a senior in zoology, started presiding over the team last semester. Though there are many new players on the team, she said the ones who have stuck around are truly committed to making the team even stronger. “There are about 20 girls on the team. It’s a walk-on team,” Lundy said. “And usually the people who can make it through the practices are the ones who stay.” Junior Kate Townson is the vice president of the club. The business administration major has been playing for N.C. State’s rugby team for three years and also played an additional four years in Canada. Townson’s main goal for the team’s growth is to

equip the girls with new skills and emphasize that experience is not necessary to become a great player. “We don’t expect girls to be experienced, and we’re quite surprised when they are,” Townson said. Lack of experience has not been an issue that has shown up on the field for the Pack, as the team defeated UNCCharlotte 50-0 last weekend. Though they seem to be off to an auspicious beginning, Lundy said there is room for more team members. “We accept all kinds of players, no experience necessary at all,” Lundy said. “We teach [girls] everything they need to know.” The team practices on the Lower Miller Fields from 5:307:30 every Tuesday and Thursday, and new players are always welcome. Not only is the team looking to grow in terms of size, but also as a team, through humanitarian efforts. The women’s rugby team prides itself on contributing to community service projects, mostly through the University. “We helped with Shack-aThon, and usually do Toys for Tots,” Lundy said. “We also volunteered at RecFest, freshman move-in and Friday Fest. Last year we sent a care package [to troops in Iraq].”

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