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Tragic anniversary marks end to Fire Safety month Even though Fire Safety Month is over, students are still urged to keep themselves and their environment safe.
they had been where they should have, he would still be alive.” Although North Carolina law requires a landlord to provide working smoke alarms, Pilkington said there is no way to make sure rental owners abide by this rule. Brooke Wallig “You may think that you’re being Staff Writer cautious, being safe, but someone As the month of September drew else’s actions can really have an imto a close, so did Campus Fire Safety pact on you,” Pilkington said. “Never Month. But for Pam Pilkington, the sleep anywhere that you don’t know beginning of October doesn’t mean two ways out. Always check the place you are sleeping for smoke alarms and the end of spreading awareness. Pilkington, mother of former stu- see if they are working.” In a video for igot2know.com, a dent, Cody Pilkington, is well-aware of what happens when students ignore website dedicated to public awareness and fire safety, Pilkington and her rules about fire safety. On Oct. 7, 2005, Cody Pilkington husband said they regret not checking into those things and Mark Davis died when they moved of smoke inhalation him into the house. when the Sigma Al“I moved my son pha Mu fraternity into an inferno,” house caught on fire Pilkington said. after an improperly Saylor said his ofdiscarded cigarette fice is in the middle set fire to the carof their University peting. Housing inspec According to John tion cycle and he Saylor, a deputy fire strongly encourages marshal, the frastudents to adhere ternity house was to the University not on campus, and Pam Pilkington, mother of Housing rules, since therefore was not former N.C. State student many of these rules subject to the reguCody Pilkington are for their own lations and inspecprotection. tions of the Univer “We want students to understand sity Fire Marshal’s office. The office specifically requires working smoke that we aren’t just being hard-nosed alarms, something that was missing about this. It is for their own safety. We have been fortunate in that we from parts of the house. Further inspection of the house af- haven’t had any dorm fires in a very ter the fire found four smoke alarms long time, and we are always improvstill in their packaging in one of the ing our system so that can remain so,” closets, a fact Pilkington said still Saylor said. “We have a great line of defense here since—minus a couple haunts her to this day. “It was so simple and there were so houses on fraternity row—all of our many of us that overlooked the missing smoke alarms,” Pilkington said. “There is no doubt in my mind that if fire continued page 3
“It was so simple and there were so many of us that overlooked the missing smoke alarms.”
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Chancellor Randy Woodson addresses students and faculty at the tuition town hall meeting Sept. 30. Woodson told attendees that N.C. State is particularly vulnerable to state budget cuts because it receives most of its funding through state appropriations rather than tuition fees. Woodson said he aims to protect academics as much as possible in the wake of appropriations cuts. “Low cost of education is of no value, if it’s not of a high quality,” Woodson said.
Town Hall on tuition draws few Despite the opportunity to voice opinions on tuition directly to Chancellor Woodson, only a hand full of students showed up to Talley Ballroom Thursday night. Nathan Hardin News Editor
Chancellor Randy Woodson spoke to a near empty crowd Thursday night at the University’s first town hall meeting on tuition. Student Body President Kelly Hook said she was disappointed at the event’s turnout, which discussed the University’s tuition
Spencer Shell slowly recovering after collapse on Harris Field After collapsing on Harris Field, Spencer Shell is slowly making a full recovery.
increase process, and said she wasn’t ition increase passed in July, the open sure of the reason for students’ ab- forum was available for students to present issues and sence. questions about the “Honestly, I don’t tuition-increase know,” Hook said. process and to pose “We had tents on views to the Tuition Centennial [CamRev iew Adv isor y pus] and the BrickC om m it te e who ya rd despite t he will have their final rain.” meeting Oct. 1. According to Woodson’s preWoodson, the town Chancellor Randy Woodson sentation also highhall meeting intendlighted the Universied to explain how funds collected through tuition are ty’s budget issues, how the University used to support academic programs compares to peer institutions in tuand explain how decisions regarding how tuition is raised are made. On the heels of a $900 to $950 tuTUITION continued page 3
“I don’t want students to choose what they study based on the cost.”
Touchdowns for Hunt honors student-athletes Effort under way to fund and name new library study room. Chris Boucher Deputy News Editor
Elise Heglar Staff Writer
Recovering after an accident is no easy feat, but Spencer Shell is making it look simple. Shell, a junior in political science, collapsed on Harris Field earlier this year while jogging. He fell near a Campus Recreation Booth for Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow, where Jon Smetana, a junior in sports management, and Robert Olsen began to perform CPR. “Had CPR not been administered Contributed by Koby Shell immediately, brain and organ damage Spencer Shell, a junior in political science, collapsed Thurs. Sept. 2 while could have occurred; the CPR helped jogging by Harris Field. Jon Smentana, a junior in sports management, oxygen get from his heart to his or- and Robert Olsen, another jogger, immediately began to perform CPR and gans, which was critical for organ continued to do so until EMT arrived on the scene. Shell was transported to function and brain function,” Koby Rex Hospital where the cause of his cardiac arrest was not determined. Shell, Spencer’s mother, said. After the accident, Spencer was ing about." He was on life support for has come back to see how Spencer was doing. They were all astonrushed to Wake County Hospital. six days,” Koby Shell said. Shell was taken off ished to see how well he was doShell was originally life support after six ing,“ Koby Shell said. diag nosed w it h Spencer received prompt medidays and slowly becardiac arrest and gan the road to re- cal attention. Had CPR not been eventually developed covery. He returned administered immediately, brain ARDS due to aspihome from the hos- and organ damage may have ocrating fluids into his pital after a fifteen- curred. When he arrived at Wake lungs. His case was day stay. Nurses, County Hospital, hypothermia was rare and recovery doctors, EMTs, and utilized in order to cool his organs was not expected to the firefighters who down, according to Koby Shell. go smoothly. “Wake County is one of the few were on the original “His case is Koby Shell, Spencer Shell’s scene of the accident emergency responders in the naunique. He is the mother called daily to check tion that utilizes hypothermia. It miracle boy wonder his progress. without a diagnosis “Every single firefighter, EMT, paraon his heart. Nurses greet him as "Oh, shell continued page 3 so you're the legend we've been hear- medic, supervisor that was at the scene
This season the N.C. State football team is putting its points toward an effort to name a new library study room in honor of student-athletes. Touchdowns for Hunt, supported by ads in The Wolfpacker online magazine and in-game announcements on the Jumbotron, is calling on Pack loyalists to pledge $ to $50 (or more) for each touchdown the Pack scores this year. The money would go toward naming a study room in honor of studentathletes at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library currently under construction on Centennial Campus.
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“We just wanted to do something to honor all our student-athletes bring to the University,” said Doug Yopp, director of Friends of the Library. “The room will be named in honor of all N.C. State athletes -- past, present and future.” The effort also has strong support from The Wolfpack Club, said executive director Bobby Purcell. “The Wolfpack Club has donated over $200,000 to the NCSU Libraries over the past 10 years. We believe strongly in expanding our library [system],” Purcell said. Yopp said he’s confident the fans who pack Carter-Finley Stadium will be eager to give if they can. “It goes without saying how sup-
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Letter from Debbie Yow: Students come first See page 6.
Pack’s sights set on 5-0 See page 8.
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Sept. 26 1:16 A.M. | Medical Assist Bowen Hall Units responded to student who was intoxicated and underage. Student was referred for underage alcohol consumption and transported for treatment.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 In Tuesday’s “Looking at both sides of gay marriage,” the Technician regrets these errors: United States district court Judge Vaughn R. Walker over turned Proposition 8, or the California Marriage Protect Act, in the case Perry vs. Schwarzenegger, on Aug. 4, 2010. This ruling was put on hold, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has continued the stay on the ruling, which is pending appeal.
12:14 A.M. | Vehicle Stop Off Campus Non-student was issued citation for Driving While License Revoked.
3:20 A.M. | Assist Another Agency Cates Avenue/Dan Allen Drive Officers assisted Raleigh Police Dept. with vehicle stop where five students were found to be underage and intoxicated. Each was referred for Underage Alcohol Possession by Consumption.
The Technician staff regrets the misrepresentative title of the column, “Looking at both sides of gay marriage.” The title does not represent the content of the column. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-in-Chief Amanda Wilkins at editor@ technicianonline.com
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11:24 P.M. | Fire Alarm Phytotron Units responded to alarm caused by dirty smoke detector. Staff on scene.
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n the Brickyard on Thursday, Young Americans For Liberty asked for signatures to bring politician Ron Paul to the campus for a speech. When asked why he was soliciting signatures, Brady Nemeth, a sophomore in international studies, said “In 2008, I saw so many apathetic voters who were just going with the flow. I want people to know there is a different option than what they see on TV. I want them to see that the people who make the loudest noise aren’t the only view.” When asked why he was signing the petition, Tim Grubb, a graduate student in economics and management, said “I cannot support voting for a red or blue candidate because that’s like picking who will be pointing the gun at you and demanding your wallet. Any exposure to correct information will change people’s minds.”
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Hardee’s celebrates 50th Birthday at Football Game North Carolina Hardee’s restaurants will celebrate the 50th birthday year with a halftime field goal attempt for biscuits for the whole stadium. If the field goal kicked at halftime is successful, everyone in the stadium will leave with a coupon for a free sausage biscuit from Hardee’s. In addition to the coupon, 2,500 students at the game will receive bandanas designed with school colors. Source: Lindsay Priester
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son on Oct. 1 will benefit the fight against motor neuron disease. Sarah Roberts-Witt, founder of the Magnificent Mile Race (www.magmilerace. com), is partnering with the Capital Area Soccer League and the Carolina RailHawks for aiding in the fight against motor neuron disease. The RailHawks and CASL are dedicating the October 1st CASLNight game against the Austin Aztex to the Magnificent Mile Race and the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for rare upper motor neuron disorders. Two dollars of each $10 CASL ticket sold will benefit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation’s research fund. Multiple purchase options, including group offerings, are available at http://www.carolinarailhawks. com/casl. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on game night by mentioning CASL. Source: Brian Van Norman
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Today Parents and Families Weekend Kickoff 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Harris Field Tuition Review Advisory Committee meeting 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Winslow Hall Conference Room DUAP Training - Teaching Evaluation 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. TBA
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9:38 A.M. | Larceny North Hall Student reported bicycle stolen.
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2:02 P.M. | Damage to Property Lee Lot Report of damage to vehicles in lot. Officer found tree limb on three vehicles with profanities drawn on hood and trunk. Verification pending contact with owners.
8:20 P.M. | Policy Violation Off Campus Student was arrested by Raleigh Police Dept. for drinking while intoxicated. Student was referred to the University for same.
9:14 P.M. | Vehicle Theft Avent Ferry Complex Student reported vehicle stolen. Sept. 27 4:23 A.M. | Suspicious Person Caldwell Hall Officer responded at request of Housekeeping and found non-student sleeping in building. Subject was cited for Misdemeanor Breaking & Entering and trespassed from NCSU property.
8:58 A.M. | Traffic Accident Dan Allen Drive/Fraternity Court Student and Wolfline bus involved in accident. No report of injuries.
11:29 P.M. | Recovered Vehicle Dan Allen Deck Student reported vehicle reported stolen had been located. Vehicle was found where student left it parked. Appropriate paperwork completed. 2:54 P.M. | larceny Tompkins Hall Staff member reported missing laptop was last used in August.
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University Theatre presents Twelfth Night 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre MOVIE: BACK TO THE FUTURE 11:59 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Ongoing Events Writing Learning Outcomes Online “In Search of a State Treasure” All Day The Crafts Center, Street Gallery The 2nd Pinhole Camera Challenge All Day The Crafts Center “Quilting IS Art” Exhibition All Day The Crafts Center DELTA Fall Workshops and Seminars Registration Now Open All Day ITTC Labs in D.H. Hill Library Sequence of Impressions: The Work of Douglas Gorsline, 1946 to 1981 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art and Design Southern Roots of MidCentury Modern Noon to 8 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art and Design
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protects the organs from damage and Rex hospital has since changed its policy about using the techniques of inducing hypothermia on younger individuals in Spencer's age category,” Koby Shell said. Spencer is recovering faster than was initially expected. All things considered, he is doing very well. Although he has had slight issues with short-term memory, he is getting back to his normal life one day at a time. “If you ran into him at the library or Global Village, you would never know what he's been through. He's really been a big fighter,” Koby Shell said. Spencer is working on returning to the University. He has been returning to Raleigh
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portive Wolfpack fans have been. We want them to know what they can do to show their appreciation for student-athletes,” Yopp said. To endow and name the new group study room, fans need to pledge $35,000. “The University sets naming prices for new spaces based on visibility and square footage. We wanted a space that would experience high usage by students and something that was highly visible,” Yopp said, using the Murphy Center as a “larger scale” example of how the University handles naming rights. Hunt Library is slated to open in summer 2012. The room named for student-athletes will be open for use by any
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Contributed by Koby Shell
Still on a ventilator six days after collapsing on Harris Field, Spencer Shell remains confused but is coming off medicine. The junior in political science was transported to Rex Hospital after collapsing for reasons yet unknown.
as much as possible and working with his professors to catch up on the semester. His physical activity is still somewhat limited, according to his mother, but he is slowly returning to a normal routine.
“I have no clue what I would have expected. I was impressed, very impressed,” Koby Shell said.
student, and will be similar to group study rooms in D.H. Hill, Yopp said. “There will be quiet space for study and group collaborations. The room will be open for use by any student; it will just be named for student-athletes,” Yopp said. Football coach Tom O’Brien said he has already made a pertouchdown pledge, and hopes others in the community follow suit. “Our student-athletes count on the libraries’ many resources—study rooms, research tools, technological services and a vast number of other resources—to help them excel while obtaining their degrees at N.C. State,” O’Brien said in a release. “Please join me and make your pledge today.” Touchdowns for Hunt is the first in a series of programs aimed at raising $10 million for Hunt Library, Yopp said.
But if Touchdowns for Hunt fails to raise enough money for the naming rights, the campaign will continue. Basketball coaches Kellie Harper and Sidney Lowe have agreed to participate in “3s for Hunt,” in which fans can pledge money for each 3-point shot the Pack hits. The “3s for Hunt” program will enjoy continued support from The Wolfpack Club, said Purcell. “The Hunt Library is something that impacts everyone on our campus. It is something that we should all support,” Purcell said. Learn more about TDs for Hunt at http://www.lib.ncsu. edu/touchdownsforhunt.
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ition and state appropriated funds, and how the University fits within the General Assembly’s state budget. Woodson said one of the reasons the university system is struggling with raised tuition is because of how much the state has invested in higher education in previous years. According to Woodson, the University is being hit hard because it has relied on a state budget which is now suffering. “We get more money per student from the state than any university we compare ourselves to,” Woodson said. “A 10 percent cut from the state is 10 percent of a much larger piece of our budget.” alex sanchez/Technician At presentation’s concluChancellor Randy Woodson looks on as interim Provost Warwick sion, Woodson fielded sevArden speaks at the tuition town hall meeting Sept. 30. The eral questions from the au- meeting covered effects of the recent tuition increase and dience, including one which University allocation of the resulting funds. Arden said efforts questioned the chancellor’s are being made to preserve funding for academic affairs, despite views on major-specific tu- regulations by the state legislature and university general ition. administration. Woodson said he was against making students’ example, that a system of dif- the event. “I didn’t know what to extuitions based solely on fering undergraduate tuitions would force pect,” Woodson said. “The t heir maengineering crucial thing is that you make jors, a la nd ma n- yourself available for the conthough he versation.” agement s a i d i t ’s Hook said she hopes in the majors to used at othincur high- future students take advantage er instituer tuitions of these opportunities to voice tions. than some student opinions to University “I really other ma- leaders. hope we “I hope that students are jors because don’t have of the price more engaged in the future to go down of the pro- and partake in opportunities that road,” to provide feedback to admingrams. Woodson istration,” Hook said. After said. “I t he event, don’t want Woodson students to Chancellor Randy Woodson said he choose what wasn’t sure they study how many students, faculty or based on the cost.” He acknowledged, for parents were going to attend
“We get more money per student from the state than any university we compare ourselves to.”
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ing in the dorms. Not only is it against University Housing policy and state law, it is simply continued from page 1 unsafe.” Since Cody’s death, the Pilkbuildings have sprinkler systems and, of course, working ington family has created the Cody Blue Foundation, which fire alarms.” Saylor said the program has supports local fire departments improved dramatically in the and raises awareness about fire past few years and has seen safety. Pilkington has traveled to an increase in staff. Inspections are also more frequent, several universities, including Pitt Commuoccurring nity College about twice a a nd U NC semester. Charlotte, to However, speak about Saylor said it t h i s i s sue , is also up to especially to students to Greek orgakeep themnizations. selves sa fe, She said she which in most hopes to cases on camcome a nd pu s me a n s speak to stukeeping their dents at N.C. environment Pam Pilkington, mother of State. clean and former N.C. State student Along with sanitary. Cody Pilkington donating “I n t he smoke detect hree yea rs that I’ve been here, housekeep- tors and other supplies to local ing has been the biggest issue. fire departments and neighborThat, and the use of improper hoods, the Cody Blue Founelectrical equipment like ex- dation also awards two $500 tension cords,” Saylor said. scholarships to high school “Another problem is smok- students interested in attend-
“The last thing Cody and his dad did together was play golf, They had never played together before.”
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ing N.C. State for engineering, science or mathematics—since Cody was a sophomore in engineering at the time of his death. “On the night Cody died, I had to write his obituary,” Pilkington said. “We talked about where people should send flowers and I thought about the scholarship. That seemed to be the right thing since he was so academically gifted.” To continue to provide these scholarships, the foundation holds an annual golf tournament to raise funds. This year’s tournament will be held Friday at the Indian Trails golf course in Grifton, N.C., and at least 16 four-person teams are expected to play. Last year, the tournament raised about $6,000—a record for the Foundation. “The last thing Cody and his dad did together was play golf,” Pilkington said. “They had never played together before.”
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THE FACTS:
The Western Carolinian, Western Carolina University’s student newspaper, was shut down by administration on Friday, Sept. 24. The university allowed the paper to resume publication on Wednesday.
OUR OPINION:
This is a clear violation of the First Amendment. UNC President Erskine Bowles should make a statement to affirm students’ Constitutional rights still apply while enrolled in the UNC system.
Defend rights to free speech A s students of N.C. State University and the UNC system, we are outraged that the Western Carolina University administration was able to shut down The Western Carolinian, the student-run newspaper, without an explanation on Friday, Sept. 24. Although the paper was reinstated on Wednesday, President Erskine Bowles should know the issue of students’ rights is not resolved. In light of Banned Book Week at N.C. State and the anniversary of First Amendment Day at UNC Chapel Hill, the student community is fully aware of their inalienable rights to practice their
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o the N.C. State community, I wanted to make a serious correction to the article that was written and published, “Weighing Both Sides of Gay Marriage,” on Wednesday as well as explain the article’s illogical and blunt format. The article that I submitted was a partial rough draft that I had not finished writi ng. A f ter I submitted my Emily Kelly roug h d r a f t Staff columnist o n S u n d a y, the following Monday, I realized not only had a made an irrelevant point, but that I had not submitted the “other side” to my story. I wanted to personally apologize for any confusion and misunderstanding this article caused to the community. I quickly realized that my passage about “marriage should strictly be a religious institution” did not accurately express what the gay and lesbian commu nit y is fighting for; they are fighting for the civil rights that follow with being recognized as “married” by the state government. What I should have said is that I feel government should continue to discuss the possibility of this being a state issue, allowing states to decide for themselves, not a religious issue. To explain my incorporation of the moral stance, I was attempting to illuminate the perspective against gay marriage. I wanted to point out that if people who argue from a moral standpoint, like a Christian arguing that it is morally wrong to be homosexual, wanted to truly reach the ears of the community they are targeting, they may have to reconsider their methods. That is where I would have incorporated that they may be more successful in targeting their hearts and minds. Jesus was entirely peaceful in his approach to the method of persuading another, by reaching their hearts and minds, not leading a rebellion for Caesar
to change the laws of that time. “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to God what is God’s.” I also wanted to state the other side to the argument, which should have been we must also examine their side as well. The gay community identifies that they are a minority community. Supporters of the group raise the question, “why should we not accept that they should be treated in the same manner as the heterosexual community?” They have dealt with hate crime and discrimination. They are fighting for civil rights because of their disadvantage of refusing to be formally recognized. The pressing question many politicians may not want to face is, “should we deny their rights because of their sexual orientation, possibly overriding their liberties such as refusing to allow a partner to visit the other in the hospital because they are not immediate family or spouse?” This is a prominent example of the constant struggle for balance of just how far liberty stretches. Each side has a compelling argument and students have the f reedom to choose which one best supports their view. There is a Facebook group that has been started because of this article, “Letter to the Editor: Value Diversity.” I spoke with Matt Woodward, the founder of the group, to personally apologize for not representing both sides of the draft and not being clear in my arguments. He was very courteous and we have discussed the article in detail. I am happy to say I felt the issue was resolved. This article was actually not supposed to express my opinion about homosexual marriage and rights at all. This article was originally supposed to be just what the title says, “Weighing Both Sides.” I intended to allow the reader to decide their position, not make their decision for them.
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President Bowles needs to reassure the students of the UNC system that they still have rights as students. He religion of choice, free speech, Shutting The Western Caro- owes it to the taxpayers who free press, peaceful assembly linian down for any period aid in paying for the instituand the right to petition the of time, whether it was a few tions, the faculty who teach the government for a redress of hours or a few days, is unac- students, the staff who maingrievances. As president of the ceptable. Shutting down the tain the universities and, most UNC system, Bowles needs to paper was in direct violation importantly, the students who reaffirm students’ rights and of the First Amendment in the ultimately determine the shape recognize that being a student U.S. Constitution, whether or of the UNC system. By making in the UNC system does not not they were accused of pla- a statement, Bowles can set the change their rights under the giarism. These accusations do tone for administrations across Constitution. Students should not take away The Western the UNC system and affirm the not be worried about their Carolinian’s staff ’s rights to rights of students. rights as they attend UNC sys- free press. For us as students, this translates into having fewtem schools. The rights guaranteed in the er rights when we attend this First Amendment are among public institution. However, the most basic human rights. this should never be the case. The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.
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Editor’s note: The word limit was waived for some letters below at the editor’s discretion. Please see www.technicianonline.com for all submitted letters to the editor. I was amazed at Emily Kelly’s ability to acutely describe “both” sides of gay marriage without at all considering the point of view of homosexuals, i.e. the only people in the country directly affected by gay marriage laws. I will agree that the state should keep out of religious affairs (and vice versa).¬†¬†Remember, this also extends to gayfriendly churches. ¬†But while religious marriage and marriage officiated by the government often coincide, they don’t need to as Emily Kelly seems to believe. Besides, any self respecting GLBT person would not have any desire to allow any anti-gay institution to officiate his or her wedding. ¬†It is perfectly legal for heterosexual adults to obtain a marriage license without getting married in a church, so why can’t I, as a gay man, partake in obtaining the same legal, tax, visitation, etc., rights and responsibilities of being someone’s husband? Oh, that’s right, because it’s immoral and unnatural.
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community who are gay, whether they like it or not. I can almost guarantee that nearly anyone reading this, regardless of his/ her social, religious, or academic background, knows someone who is secretly or openly gay. When anti-gay comments and unsupported arguments against gay rights are made, an attack is made against a gay person’s right to feel safe in the N.C. State community. The reality is that gay people are a group who often need not suffer another blow. Many of my friends have suffered years of hiding, lying, avoiding, and just generally suffering, all for the sake of something they feel they have no control over. Many risk have risked or could risk being disowned by their families and cut off financially for their sexual orientation alone. Under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, our closeted gay ROTC members on campus constantly risk being discharged from what many of them consider to be a second family. Additionally, ROTC members can be, like Sara Isaacson at UNC, liable to repay thousands of dollars in scholarships if they are found to be gay. I know several gay members of our nation’s military, all of whom love their jobs, and all of them are willing to publicly reject their sexuality for the sake of service. I urge all readers who support the military to come see Lt. Dan Choi, an Army Arabic translator discharged under DADT, in Stewart on October 12th. Lt. Choi knows how it hurts to hide for years for the sake of keeping a job he loves. For those of you who think you don’t know anyone gay, I urge you look to the people around you to see what it means to hide yourself for the sake of having friends.
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I want to make a call to this community, not to censor itself, but to be aware of how it uses its voice. I have personally heard far too many stories of my my gay peers cracking open their closet door only see a negative Technician article or a homophobic statement in the Free Expression Tunnel before they go back into hiding. For a community as large and diverse as ours, this is as upsetting as it is unacceptable. Any sort of anti-gay talk, public or private, inevitably contributes to N.C. States less than flawless reputation in the area of gay acceptance. The reason to keep this in mind is simple: Gay people exist. There are people on this campus and thinking of joining our campus
When I saw the Facebook invite complaining about the ‘Weighing both sides of gay marriage’ article in the September 28th Technician I was annoyed because I assumed someone had been misquoted and it was all getting blown out of proportion. However, after reading the article I have to say I am so glad this was brought to my attention. Ms. Kelly’s argument that marriage should be left to the church is valid and one that I respect. The United States has no right to put its nose into church’s business; but the U.S. does have the explicit right to grant to ALL of its people the right to share your life with whomever you chose; this includes hospital visits, medical benefits, adoption, and the other 1,049 benefits awarded to married couples. She says that, ‘For centuries, homosexuality has been an issue’. For who? She stated correctly that
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she isn’t a biologist but apparently she hasn’t had an history course either (I suggest HI 207 with Dr. Parker, it’s a great class). Homosexuality has been widely accepted in some of the greatest civilizations throughout history. It wasn’t an issue for them, but rather part of their lives. She is correct in saying that two members of the same sex can’t procreate (and lets not forget that it is straight people making the gay babies, so blame yourselves not us) but she’s highly mistaken in thinking that animals do no exhibit homosexual behavior (another course suggestion: Bio 105, it’s for the non-science majors). Perhaps the most famous example of homosexuality amongst animals is the bonobos. They are apes that live in a matriarchal society and both the males and females are bisexual. If you had to be married to have kids then I’m sure most of us wouldn’t be here right now. Marriage is about showing the world the commitment you’re making to one person for the rest of your life and being able to enjoy the security you get from this bond; so I’m really not sure why she decided to add that to her argument. She makes another good point, although it’s hidden underneath her offensive and embarrassing attitude. By allowing gay marriage it will probably spark more people to shout out for equal treatment; including the still ongoing battle for equal treatment in the workplace for women. But like she said, these laws are really just a nuisance for us and shouldn’t be tolerated, our courts have much more important things to do. I was raised Southern Free Will Baptist and I have absolutely heard that no sin is greater than another. But after all my years in a Baptist church (about 19), there are some rules you don’t hear about; one they don’t like to you to dwell on is in Leviticus 19:19, ‘Ye shall keep my statuses. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.’ So as we come into these winter months, I hope Ms. Kelly does not plan on wearing her Ugg boots and jean shorts because as she has already said, sin is sin. I am embarrassed to have this article act as a representation of our school and hope that anyone who reads it will not think this is how we are treating anyone different from the norm. Ms. Kelly chose a very inopportune time to print her article, for it comes on the heels of many suicides by members of the GLBT community over the past weeks including Seth Walsh (13), Billy Lucas (15), Ahser Brown (13) and Tyler Clementi (18). I like to hope Emily didn’t think her article was about more than gay marriage, and that she doesn’t see how opinions like hers seep through our entire
culture and encourage hate even more. I may seem like someone who is angry and looking for a fight, but I’m not. I would love nothing more than to sit down with Emily and talk to her about the troubles facing GLBT people and hopefully show her that we aren’t people looking for trouble. We’ve had more casualties in a war we never wanted, but with each person we lose it just makes us that much more determined. Their sacrifice is what fuels us, and our fire is burning brighter than ever. Zach McKinney junior, science education
Valuing Diversity On September 28, 2010 staff columnist Emily Kelly published an editorial titled “Weighing both sides of gay marriage.” The unformed arguments and derogatory rhetoric contained within this article should be challenged as they help to create an N.C. State campus climate that is not inclusive nor values individual human worth. The contributing writer wrote without much regard for a basic standard within journalism - fact checking. In the article it was cited that recent judicial action in California “... held to the Conservative side of the argument.” In actually, the Honorable Vaughn R. Walker ruled in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that “Proposition 8” was unconstitutional under both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the United States Constitution. Chancellor Woodson utilized a statement in July to articulate that, “Here at the people’s university, we welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, race, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, religion or disability.” I am proud to have integral leaders such as Chancellor Woodson who are committed to challenging promoting social justice and challenging privilege in all its forms and encourage my peers to do the same. Matt Woodward junior, applied sociology
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‘Twelfth Night’ opens 2010-2011 season Set in the French Riviera during the 1920s, University Theatre's Twelfth Night will run through Sunday. Jessica Neville Science & Tech Editor
When University Theatre was searching for the perfect play to begin the 2010-2011 season, the program decided a Shakespearean comedy was an ideal blend of drama and humor. Twelfth Night, originally set in the Elizabethan era but adapted for the 1920s in this performance, premiered last night and will continue throughout this weekend. Allison Bergman, assistant director of Universty Theatre and the acting instructor and coach for Twelfth Night, said Twelfth Night is funny and a lot of fun. “It lends itself well to a period that has a lot of music so it is great being set in the 1920s in the French Riviera,” Bergman said. “We ended last season with Macbeth, a heavy Shakespearean drama, so we wanted to start with a light, fun comedy of Shakespeare this season.” According to Bergman, no theatre major is offered by the University so students who participate in University Theatre and who will appear in Twelfth Night come from a wide variety of majors. “University Theatre is a student organization and is paid for by student fees and led by Student Affairs,” Bergman said. “Everything offered by the theater is available to all students in all departments across all majors.” According to Bergman, any student can take an acting class or be in a play. “We have students in everything from economics to engineering to
poultry science,” Bergman said. “Some students are interested in creative writing and film, so theater is sort of related to their interests.” One example of the diversity found within University Theatre is Twelfth Night’s lead character, played by Brett Williams, a sophomore in zoology. “I did theater in high school and heard there were open auditions for the plays [at N.C. State] and jumped on the opportunity,” Williams said. Williams acted in her first play— Into the Woods—last year, but had a smaller role. “Twelfth Night has been a very different experience having a lead role,” Williams said. “It’s much more timeconsuming and more stressful.” Williams said the cast started rehearsals for Twelfth Night the week of Aug. 22 and have had rehearsals almost every night since. Another challenge for Williams was playing the part of a girl who has to pretend to be a boy. “I had to act like a boy pretty much the entire show, but it wasn’t that difficult because I am kind of a tomboy already,” Williams said. “It was pretty funny putting my costume on for the first time though.” The cast had a final dress rehearsal Wednesday night that students were free to attend. “It’s important for the cast to get the audience reaction and see where the laughs are,” Bergman said. John McIlwee, director of University Theatre and of Twelfth Night, has been working with the theater program for 25 years. “I do it for the students,” McIlwee said. “The students, especially the non-majors, do it because they love theater and not because they have to.” McIlwee said he was surprised at first by the amount of talent he saw in students who hadn’t chosen theater
as their life career, but now he has come to expect a high level of talent. According to McIlwee, students should come to see Twelfth Night and all the University Theatre shows because it can enrich their college experience. “These plays are done by students, for students,” McIlwee said. “Even if you haven’t seen Shakespeare before and you think it might be too complex or not interesting, but this show is actually very comedic and open-minded.” McIlwee said Twelfth Night is something students can relate to because it deals with a lot of themes college students might have to go through. Jason Cooper, a junior in communications, said he auditioned for Twelfth Night because as an actor he wanted to try a Shakespearean play. “It’s totally different from any other type of play,” Cooper said. “It is difficult but a good challenge, and I have had a lot of fun with it.” Cooper said acting may not be his primary career but he definitely wants to keep it a part of his life after graduation. “I’ll take the opportunities when they are offered to me,” Cooper said. Bergman encourages students to attend the show because theatre gives a different experience than you can get from watching a movie. “You have to be connected to the material because it is live,” Bergman said. “It is fun to see students who aren’t even theater majors up there being brave—you might even know some of them.” In addition, Bergman said students should take advantage of the opportunity to see a high-quality show for a price that could only be offered on a college campus.
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Jason Cooper, a junior in interpersonal and public relations, plays the Clown, singing with two drunken men during a musical number of University Theatre’s production of Twelfth Night in Stewart Theatre during Student Preview Night on Wednesday. The show, directed by University Theatre Director John McIlwee, runs Thursday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 3 in Stewart Theatre. Student tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Ticket Central in Talley, by phone or online.
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STUDENTS SHOULD COME FIRST This week it became clear that the current student ticket distribution plan for home football games is flawed. This became evident due to an unprecedented demand for tickets to see our nationally ranked football team compete against Virginia Tech, a game when the campus is also hosting family weekend, which resulted in an even greater ticket demand. In reviewing the current student ticketing process, staff indicated that the procedures in place were a result of collaboration with student leaders in earlier years. That said, it is time to convene again a collaborative leadership group to discuss ticket distribution procedures that will best protect our own students. Senior Associate Athletics Director Chris Kingston will lead in coordinating this initiative once the home season has been completed. We anticipate that our students will lead in this important discussion. In the meantime, as your new director of athletics, I have directed that the following occur: • All available seats above and beyond the normal student ticket distribution of 9,250 seats will be set aside for students. • On average, this will likely result in an additional 1,200-2,000 tickets being distributed exclusively to State students, as long as the demand is present. • Under that scenario, none of the 1,2002,000 seats would be taken by guest tickets, until all student requests had been honored. • This requires that athletics forego the sale of these tickets and also bring in temporary bleachers to Carter Finley for the games against Boston College, Florida State and Wake Forest, a cost of approximately $200,000 to the athletics program. • Our marketing staff will provide details about the distribution of these additional tickets on the student ticket website. My hope is that the collaborative efforts following this season, among the athletics staff, students, IFC leadership, student affairs, campus police, student wolfpack club and student government will result in a system that protects, first and foremost, the opportunity for as many students as possible at North Carolina State to receive football tickets. While the current ticket system might have worked well in past years, it no longer represents our commitment for ensuring that “students should come first.”
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trying to beat Virginia Tech. Irving is finally back to being the dynamic linebacker Wolfpack fans remember from 2008. Mageo said Irving, along with fellow linebackers Terrell Manning and Audie Cole, have been covering up mistakes on defense and providing confidence to players along the defensive line. “Nate Irving, that’s Iron Nate,” Mageo said. “Sometimes when we [the defensive line] make mistakes they’ll cover up for us. It gives you that confidence that you really need. When you push the o-line back and then you’ll know in the back of your head that the linebacker will come free and make the play. That’s
why I like those three linebackers in the backfield, especially leading with Iron Nate.” Quarterback Russell Wilson will play a vital role in the Wolfpack’s 57th meeting with the Hokies. After an offseason spent playing minor league baseball, the dual-sport star appears to have regained the rhythm and touch that helped him throw a conference-leading 31 touchdown passes last year. One thing that has never waned is Wilson’s leadership ability, according to Mattes. “Obviously we embrace Russell,” Mattes said. “He’s a great leader. He’s always doing the right thing, always leading us in drills, always being the first in everything. Russell is a special player.” The atmosphere inside Carter-Finley Stadium is sure to be lively as the Pack seeks its fifth win of the season Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in front of a sellout crowd. “I know the atmosphere is going to be wild and we’re ready for it,” Mageo said.
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when he notched a careerhigh 16 tackles, two sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss, it appears Its just another game. I’m just happy to be back out there with my guys. It is a different mentality this year because a lot of guys are starting to understand what the coaches expect from us. We go out there and do it, and we have fun doing it. We don’t have to think as much, so when you don’t have to think, you’re able to play faster. Experience is all it is. To me, national attention doesn’t mean much.
As quick as they give you these national things, they take it away after just one game. It’s something for analysts and reporters to talk about, but it means nothing to us. I’m just happy Russell Wilson is on our side. Having to play against that quarterback, our wide receivers and tight ends, our running backs, our offense in general, I’m just glad I’m not an opposing team that has to face all that in a game. Facing an offense that balanced is tough, because each guy is going to have his own play, or they might have a special package to get the ball in each person’s hands. You have to be aware of every single guy on the field and what they’re able to do. You have to be mentally locked in, and that could be the difference between winning and losing a game.
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Women’s soccer ready for rival Heels State ready to welcome No. 3 Tar Heels to Dail Soccer Field .
pack women are 7-4 overall and have a 1-1-0 record in ACC play after losing their last game to Boston College. The Tar Heels dropped to No. 3 in the rankings after their own loss to the Christina Owens Golden Eagles, a 3-2 defeat last Staff Writer week, Carolina’s first loss of the The women’s soccer team will 2010 season. N.C. State’s last meeting with look for its second conference win of the season when it plays North Carolina, which took No. 3 UNC-Chapel Hill Friday place in October of 2009, did night at 7 p.m. The Pack and ju- not end well for the Pack. State nior goalkeeper Kim Kern will lost 5-0, but junior midfielder be pressed to continue playing Kara Blosser said her team feels stingy defense, as State comes no pressure. “It’s Carolina,” Blosser said. in allowing .60 goals per game, but will face the challenge of “You look at our record against them and we slowing down have one win t h e He e l s , against them who average ever and two 3.27 goals per ties, so the game. pressure is on Junior forthem. Since wa rd K r isa l l of t h e tina Argiroff pressure is on said she has them we can looked forjust go out ward to the and play our showdown game. They’re with the Tar going to play Heels a nd junior midfielder Kara Blosser a 3-4-3, which opportunity we’ve been to knock off the Pack’s highly-ranked rival practicing for all week. So we should just go out have fun.“ all season long. The Pack has focused on the “We have really been looking forward to this game all year,” Carolina game all week, with Argiroff said. “We truly believe practices continuing despite this is the year we can beat the rain and bad weather, which them and we’ve been working has presented a challenge. Due really hard to limit their op- to conditions, Thursday’s practice had to be replaced at the portunities.” So far this season, the Wolf- last minute with a film session.
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LOCATION: BLACKSBURG, VA. TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 23,512 ESTABLISHED: 1872 CONFERENCE: ACC STADIUM: LANE STADIUM CAPACITY: 66,233
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ctually my career-high performance Saturday against Georgia Tech was more painful than anything, taking on all those blocks from linemen. To get the win, it made everything feel better. There was never any Nate Irving doubt I could Senior middle come back linebacker full-speed and return to form. Once I was cleared to play and given a second chance, I was determined to take full advantage of it and be the best that I can be. Getting better every week is what you have to do. It’s important for us to get better each and every time we go out and play and practice. It’s going to be a gradual progression Winning makes everything feel a lot better. A lot of bumps and bruises don’t hurt as bad. Everybody’s smiling and everybody’s in a good mood. It feels good to have the support of your fellow students and some of the faculty members sitting there, pushing you, telling you, ‘good job.’ We believe through and through that if we go out and execute our assignments, that we can play against anybody that lines up against us. I hope the crowd is going to be crazy. I’m looking forward to it being real loud. I have seen them building up some more stands. I hope the stands are full and that fans stay the whole game and support us. When you’re a traveling team, to have a crowd like ours rooting against you, it’s almost intimidating if it’s loud enough. It can be shaky to some people on a road team. But to have it supporting us, it’s going to give us energy offensively and defensively. It’s just one game. We can’t be ACC champs without beating every team in the ACC. That’s what our goal is, so we have to line up and beat whoever is in front of us. That’s Virginia Tech right now, so that is all we are focusing on It’s not a grudge match for us. You can’t go out there with revenge on your mind, because that’s when you start to lose composure and lose sight of what your goal is. We are just going to go out there and focus on the task at hand, which is executing our assignments and
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Pack’s sights set on 5-0 Football team looking to stay grounded as national recognition mounts.
preaching,” Mattes said. “He said, ‘don’t drink the kool-aid.’ Everyone’s going to be coming over to you saying that you’re great. “We still had a few mistakes and there’s stuff we have to Tucker Frazier work on. We’re not a bad team, Deputy Sports Editor but we’re not as good as people The football team’s 4-0 re- are telling us we are.” After being picked to finish cord and No. 23 ranking in the AP top-25 poll following in fourth place in the six-team last week’s 45-28 drubbing Atlantic Division during the of defending ACC cham- preseason, State is now the pion Georgia Tech have only undefeated team in the created quite a stir around ACC. The Pack will be looking to match its 2009 win total campus. Saturday’s showdown and stretch its record to 5-0 to against Virginia Tech (2- begin the season, something 2, 1-0 ACC) is perhaps the Tom O’Brien has never accomWolfpack’s most anticipat- plished as a head coach. The Wolfpack defense will ed game since a 44-38 trihave its hands ple overfull trying to time loss contain Virto Oh io g i n i a Te c h St ate i n running back 2003, the Ry a n W i llast time l ia m s . T he State was reigning ACC nationally Rookie of the ranked. Year torched Despite State’s defense the excitefor 120 yards ment the redshirt sophomore offensive and four team has tackle R.J. Mattes touchdowns generated in a lopsided through its first four games, the 38-10 Hokie victory a year ago. In addition to Williams, coaching staff knows the season is a marathon and State’s defense will also have not a sprint. Right tackle to keep its eyes on Hokie sigR.J. Mattes said the coaches nal caller Tyrod Taylor, a dualhave been urging players to threat quarterback who leads be cautious of buying into the ACC in passing efficiency. Defensive tackle Natanu Mageo the hype. “I’ve got to go w ith said Taylor is more dangerous what coach Bible has been than any other quarterback the
“We’re not a bad team, but we’re not as good as people are telling us we are.”
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Virginia Tech at No. 23 N.C. State No. 16 Miami at Clemson No. 7 Florida at No. 1 Alabama
What happened the last time State played
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Redshirt junior wide receiver Jay Smith does a Lambeau Leap into the stands after the win against Cincinnati. Smith had a total of 16 yards receiving and a touchdown during the game. N.C. State won, 30-19.
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State’s trip to Blacksburg last November resulted in one of the team’s worst losses of the season. The Pack fumbled on two of its first three plays and was never competitive in the 38-10 loss. A number of players on the Virginia Tech roster played big roles in the romp, but nobody was more dominant than running back Ryan Williams, who scored four touchdowns and gained 120 yards rushing. Despite the early turnovers, State trailed by only three points after one quarter before the Hokies scored 28 unanswered to run away with the game and make it six losses in the Pack’s first seven ACC games.
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In 2009, only one of VT’s opponents, national champion Alabama, scored more than 30 points. The Crimson Tide was one of only four of Tech’s 13 2009 opponents to score 20 or more points. So far this season, three of VT’s four opponents have scored 21 or more points.
Senior wide receiver Owen Spencer: So far this season, the Pack offense has been prolific despite a quiet season by Spencer’s standards. He led the nation in yards per catch with 25.5 per grab in 2009 and entered this season as the ACC’s active leader in receiving yards, with 1,529. But with his quarterback completing passes to at least 10 receivers in three of the first four games this year, Spencer, like the rest of his fellow wide outs, has put up more modest numbers, with 53 yards per game and zero touchdowns so far. With Wilson regularly targeting such a wide variety of pass-catchers, teams will not be able to double-team Spencer. And if his first three seasons are any indication, single coverage won’t be sufficient to keep him from hauling in the deep passes and long touchdowns that have become his calling card.
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Pack has faced so far this season. “He’s a better runner,” Mageo said. “He’ll extend plays and he’s more like a Russell Wilson. He’ll extend plays and then throw the ball down the field and make big plays. I think we have a good game plan for him though.” The Wolfpack defense, a unit that received a great deal of criticism during the offseason, has turned things around in a hurry, surrendering only 18.8 points per game after allowing 31.2 last year. The undisputed leader of the defense, middle linebacker Nate Irving, will be counted on to help slow the Virginia Tech offense. Although he may not be able to duplicate his performance from last week,
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Senior quarterback Tyrod Taylor: The situation in Blacksburg this season is nothing like what many ACC fans are accustomed to seeing out of the Hokies. Virginia Tech, a perennially dominant defensive team, is playing a number of underclassmen on the side of the ball where they often boast one of the top units in the nation. But with Taylor running the offense, Virginia Tech nearly took down No. 3 Boise State, then hung 49 on ECU two weeks later. Taylor’s athleticism has never been in question, and in his fourth year with VT, he now has the experience and decision making skills to complement his foot speed and arm strength, making him one of the most dynamic and dangerous gunslingers in the ACC, if not the nation. State played well against 2009 All-ACC selection Josh Nesbitt a week ago and will need to duplicate that effort to contain Taylor.
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Injury Report
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PROBABLE James Washington, HB hamstring Markus Kuhn, DT - knee
PROBABLE S Eddie Whitley FB Josh Oglesby
Out JBrandon Barnes, RB - ankle Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee Sylvester Crawford, DE - knee Mikel Overgaard, OT - elbow *Jesse Riley, DB - knee *Rashard Smith, DB - knee *-out for the season
Out RB Ryan Williams TE Eric Martin
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