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tuesday november
3
2009
Vote For Leader of the pack Today at vote.ncsu.edu
Raleigh, North Carolina
female contestants Catie Acitelli
Year: Sophomore Majors: Mathematics and secondary mathematics education Favorite N.C. State memory: My favorite memory is when we beat ECU in football last year. The Bell Tower was red and the vibe around campus was unreal for the whole week. I also enjoy every time my dad and uncle come to visit. They both attended NCSU, and always take that same stroll down memory lane. What makes you a leader? What I think makes me a leader is the fact that I love seeing others succeed, I enjoy helping others and I believe I have a good balance of dedication, passion and persistence. I can lead by example, or step up and be the voice of a group.
NICOLE MACHADO
REBECCA BISHOPRIC
Year: Junior Major: Textile and apparel management Favorite N.C. State memory: Going to the Bell Tower on Election Day 2008 when Barack Obama was named President of the United States. It was a historic day and I am glad that not only did I have a part in his election but also witnessed a celebration so close to home! What makes you a leader? I am a leader because I am an example for my peers. I respect others while still motivating them to dream big and I have a genuine desire to see as many people succeed as possible. It’s not about my achievements but what I can help others achieve.
Year: Junior Major: Biological sciences Favorite N.C. State memory: I had fun camping out for basketball tickets for the UNC game last year. It was freezing cold, but very entertaining. When we were not huddling in the tent playing cards, we played tag and danced the whole time trying to keep warm. It was amazing to see so many students committed to see the Wolfpack play. What makes you a leader? I am able to combine my passion for youth and horses through working with a non-profit organization, CORRAL, and the Wolfpack Western Riding Club to mentor underclassmen and at-risk teenage girls. I have developed an understanding and tolerance for many cultures through University Scholars. N.C. State has prepared me for a life of service-based leadership.
male contestants BRIAN PARHAM
Year: Junior Majors: Biological sciences, International studies Favorite N.C. State memory: My favorite N.C. State memory would have to be watching over 5,000 people converge into the Krispy Kreme parking lot during last year’s Krispy Kreme Challenge. I spent the whole hour pushing my way through the crowd making sure all the tables had enough doughnuts. It was such a blur! But amazing! What makes you a leader? Every day I try to be the best leader I can in the classroom, or during service projects, or when working as President of the Wolfpack Environmental Student Association. Being involved in a wide variety of activities allows me to connect with lots of people and work toward positive changes on campus.
DAN CLAFF
Year: Senior Majors: Civil engineering, Arts applications Favorite N.C. State Memory: My favorite experience has been my international travel — Ecuador ASB with Habitat for Humanity and study abroad trips to Vienna, Austria for arts and Nanjing, China for civil engineering. These trips have really opened my eyes to the world and shown that people across the world are inherently the same. What makes you a leader? I am a leader because I serve others in my everyday life. I am very active in the community in a wide variety of activities. I am also a leader because my diverse activities and my international travel experience help me to connect with and understand a wide variety of people.
TAYLOR MASSEY
Year: Senior Majors: Textile engineering, Material science and engineering Favorite N.C. State memory: The Shack-a-Thon’s I’ve participated in. Each year I have a blast building and staying in the Habitat shack and helping all of the other clubs build their shacks. The best part about Shack-a-Thon is hanging out with members of all the other shacks, having fun and meeting people from many different backgrounds. What makes you a leader? I am a leader because of my involvement in the community around us. I work on Habitat work sites where I am depended upon to help lead and teach. I get classmates involved in Habitat and other projects. Leadership isn’t just the ability to plan events but once you have left. Compiled by amber kenney
Homecoming tradition open for voting Leader of the Pack candidates struggle with visibility to students Story By Amber Kenney
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fter making it into the final six, Leader of the Pack finalists are now subject to student vote. According to Elise Bullard, a junior in psychology and one of last year’s winners of the Leader of the Pack award, says the scholarship is an honor.
Leader of the Pack, which is run by the Center for Service, Leadership, Ethics and Public Service, is a tradition unique to N.C. State that focuses on leadership, service and scholarship, Bullard said. Bullard described the process applicants must go through as thorough. Students who apply for the award start with an application where they are judged on their grade-point average and essays. “People from all over campus judge the applications,” she said. “Many different eyes look at everything.” After a cut is made, semi-finalists
are given the chance to do a personal interview, which decides the final six candidates who are then subject to a student vote. “The student body vote is only worth 20 percent of the overall score,” Bullard said. “That is what separates Leader of the Pack from a traditional homecoming king and queen.” Students have mixed feelings about the Leader of the Pack tradition. Ben Copeland, a sophomore in civil engineering, said the University should return to homecoming king and queen. “I like the traditional homecoming
queen and king, because it is how it has been done everywhere for so long,” he said. “It’s good because they are evaluated on their school work and everything, but I like the tradition.” Desmond Stephens, a freshman in agriculture education, disagrees with Copeland and supports the award. “[Leader of the Pack] gives the honor to students who deserve it unlike the traditional homecoming queen and king, which is a popularity contest,” Stephens said. “It helps show the best academic students that State has to show instead of the most popular.” Both Stephens and Copeland plan on voting if the finalists make themselves more known. “Honestly, I don’t know who is running,” Copeland said. “If they show the credentials of the students running for the Leader of the
Pack, then I will vote,” Stephens said. According to Bullard, the campaign rules for the award are very similar to other on-campus elections. “The rules are the same, except finalists are only allowed to spend $100,” she said. “This shows the leadership and service, and promotes what the whole process is all about.” After the votes are tallied, the winners will be announced during half time of the football game on Saturday. According to Bullard, the winners then inherit some responsibilities along with the title. The winners will become part of the Leader of the Pack committee where they will handle everything from getting the word out about applications to some logistics on game day, but do not have a say in the winners of the award. Bullard spoke highly of this year’s
Free food attracts students on both campuses ‘Wear Red, Get Fed’ expands to Centennial as event organizers crack down on what gets students fed Caroline Barfield Staff Writer
Starting at 11 a.m. every day this week, students have the opportunity to get free food from sponsored restaurants if they wear red in support of the University during Homecoming. Wear Red, Get Fed is a tradition started by the Alumni Association, who plans all of Homecoming, and many students look forward to the feast on the Brickyard. “Wear Red, Get Fed is a much looked forward to tradition by the students,” Rachel Bodsford, a junior in interpersonal communication, said. “Getting free food is a great incentive to wear red, and seeing all the students in red makes me feel like the student population is united in the tradition.” According to Jessica Thurston, a junior in business and administra-
tion and service and spirit chair of Homecoming, everyone loves Wear Red, Get Fed and the Homecoming event is always successful. “Students look forward to this every year. They enjoy talking about what kind of food will be provided and get excited for the free meal,” she said, “The event usually only lasts for one to two hours and is especially busy when classes let out.” She also said this year the standards of exactly which “red” is acceptable have increased. Last year, students just jumped in line with burgundy or garnet on in hopes of getting fed, but this year the motto is “A Hand Size of Red Gets N.C. State fed.” This means that as long as you have some sort of Wolfpack red on, that is at least the size of a hand, then you will receive food from the designated restaurant that day. According to Thurston, burgundy, garnet and pink do not count, but any University memorabilia does. For instance, if you have on a black shirt that has “Wolfpack” written across the front, then you will get fed.
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candidates. “They are a very well-rounded group of students that come from all different sectors on campus,” she said. “It is neat to see because they are all great leaders, community servants and are outstanding students.” The finalists will meet in front of Carter-Finley Stadium before the game to take pictures. They will then spend the first half of the game in the Chancellor’s box where they will be honored in front of trustees and former student body presidents before taking the field to hear the announcement, Bullard said. “No matter what happens, they are all winners and it is an honor to be where they are,” she said. “ I would tell them just take a breath and enjoy the day. It is really an awesome experience.”
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Wear red, get what?
All week on the Brickyard and today between Engineering Building I and II students wearing at least a hand-sized amount of Wolfpack red can eat for free. Check out this week’s wear red get fed menu: Tuesday: Food Provided by Dominos Pizza Wednesday: Food Provided by Moe’s and Bright Leaf Hotdogs Thursday: Food Provided by Marco’s and Backyard Bistro Friday: Food Provided by Jimmy Johns Food distribution begins on the Brickyard all week and in between Engineering Building I and II today at 11 a.m. and lasts until the food runs out.
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Thurston said they will essentially feed anyone who is showing an effort to support the University during Homecoming. If students are sporting the right kind of red, then they also have the option of getting their Student I.D. scanned for an extra loyalty points, essentially increasing their odds for getting tickets to big games. Meredith Spence, a junior in zoology, said she sported red in hopes
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of getting some free food only to find a non-vegetarian option from Wing Zone. “It’s a great idea but there should be vegetarian options daily so that I, and other vegetarians, can participate in this Homecoming tradition,” Spence said.
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