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Budget delays building maintenance Gardner Hall is in poor shape and the University lacks funds to renovate or repair it. Allison Saito Staff Writer

Over the past decade, the University’s campus has seen facility upgrades. The upgrades were funded by a bond program approved by voters in 2000. However, buildings are still in disrepair. The facilities are in line to be renovated or replaced, but lack of funding has put the projects on hold. Gardner Hall, which houses the entomology, plant pathology and plant biology departments, is one building that the University hopes to upgrade in the future. Until funds are found, these departments are limited by the old building. James Harper, professor emeritus in the department of entomology and former head of the department, expressed his concerns about the condition of Gardner Hall. “We are working in facilities that are antiquated and generally running into problems with utilities: air conditioning problems, heating and cooling problems, humidity problems,” Harper said. “They are real problems. They make it very difficult to conduct cutting edge research without spending a lot of extra resources to keep those types of facilities going that really ought to be devoted to the research itself.” The size and layout of the building are also concerns, Harper said.

“It was built … in the late fifties. Back then, we were not doing genomics research, genetic, molecular biology and that sort of thing that requires the kind of electrical needs and equipment needs that we have today,” Harper said. “The departments that are in here have had to expand out of this building, because we are totally overcrowded.” In consideration of the age and condition of the building, Harper gave his opinion about the condition of Gardner Hall. “I agree with some of my fellow faculty members in that it ought to be bulldozed,” Harper said. “The building is so old and has an infrastructure that does not lend itself to being renovated for a first class research building, and a lot of the work that is done in this building is research.” According to an Oct. 8 News & Observer report, UNC President Erskine Bowles announced Public Universities should focus on repairing their existing buildings before pushing for new ones. The report also showed the UNC System would need $2.1 billion this year from the state to adequately meet the system’s renovation needs. Clyde Sorenson, a professor of entomology, described issues with humidity that he faces while working in Gardner Hall. “I’ve got a dehumidifier running and an air conditioner running at the same time, trying to keep the humidity down in this office so stuff doesn’t mold,” Sorenson said. “It hasn’t compromised my ability to teach, but it is kind of aggravating to deal with the humidity issues.”

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Students passing through the breezeway of Gardner Hall see cracked concrete and exposed rebar. Juan Regalado, a freshman in civil engineering, walks with Rafael Sutil, a freshman in aerospace engineering, on Tuesday. Sutil said he thinks this is because more emphasis is put on engineering majors rather than other majors.

Bob Blinn, collection manager of the insect collection, described the space restrictions in Gardner Hall. “Our biggest problem here is space. We out grew this space twenty years ago. We’ve gotten more room for the collection, over the years, as it became available in the building. It is getting to where there is not more room for anything in the building,” Blinn said. Blinn also commented on the dif-

Cyber bullying sparks campus awareness Five teenagers have died in the past three weeks after intense bullying. Elise Heglar Staff Writer

There can also be potentially serious consequences for cyber bullying, especially if it results in the victims harming themselves in any way. The two people being charged of filming Clementi are currently being charged with invasion of privacy, and the prosecution is looking for more charges as the trial comes to court. Many people in the entertainment industry are speaking out about the issue of teens being bullied over their sexual orientation. Celebrities like Ellen, Chris Colfer and Kathy Griffin have all made videos and released them in hopes of educating teens about ways to cope that do not involve suicide. “It’s really great the way so many people are trying to raise awareness right now,” Luck said.

After three weeks of highly publicized stories about gay teens that committed suicide after being bullied by their peers, the University’s GLBTCommunity Alliance is reaching out to increase campus awareness. “It’s heartbreaking. Being gay and going through all of these things is hard. You’re always the hardest on yourself,” Christopher Aaron Luck, a sophomore in political science and member of the GLBT-CA, said. The GLBT-CA is T h e G L B T- C A a student-run orga- Christopher Luck, sophomore in political science holds regular meetnization all about ings and events for teaching acceptance. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students. Recently the organization and straight students are welcome to threw a Lady Gaga-themed be themselves in this organization. party before her show at the The GLBT-CA wants to educate peo- local RBC Center. Events are ple about tolerance and acceptance meant to be a safe place for all students to have fun. for all. “We have a strong partner“State is a very welcoming environment. Ninety-nine percent of the peo- ship with Campus Police to ple I encounter are very open. Raleigh prevent incidents. All of is a very open-minded city,” Luck said. our events have Campus One of the biggest factors in the re- Police in attendance; we cent bullying incidences was people want all of the events to be a safe place for everyone.” on the Internet. One of the most popular incidenc- Luck said. The University has a counes involved Tyler Clementi, a former student at Rutgers University, who seling center available for people jumped off the George Washington who are struggling. The GLBT-CA Bridge after his roommate allegedly is also open to any students who may posted a video of him having sex with be interested in joining. “They’re going to have a really wonanother man.

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ficulty of controlling humidity in the building. High humidity could potentially harm the collection. “You want to keep a low humidity, which in the South can be difficult. Sometimes they break, but do you go without air conditioning? No, not really,” Blinn said. “The guys that work on the building are great. They do all that they can do, but it is an old building.”

Kevin MacNaughton, associate vice chancellor for facilities, explained the University’s plans for Gardner Hall. “What we will do is build a new plant science building, and that will probably be on Centennial Campus; that is what we currently have on our capital plan, and then we will renovate Gardner Hall as an office or classroom

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‘Piggyback’ courses optimize University’s financial resources Unique courses are offered by the University with participation of both undergraduate and graduate students. Pranay Deshpande Staff Writer

Despite budget cuts, “piggyback” courses are not becoming more prevalent at the University, according to officials. John Ambrose, interim dean of undergraduate admissions, explained the courses merge undergraduates and graduate students. “A piggyback course combines a 400-senior-level course with a 500-level course,” Ambrose said. The course relies on the fact that seniors and first year graduate students have almost equal level of expertise and can be successfully combined in one class, Ambrose said. Though the course combines both graduate students and undergrads, according to Ambrose, the course load for graduate students is slightly more than course load for undergrads. “The course load for graduate stu-

dent is 20 percent higher, it could be in the form of an extra assignment or submission paper,” Ambrose said. According to Ambrose, the courses are considered a possibility only when enrollment for an undergraduate course and a graduate course are both very low. According to Ambrose, the prime reason for the existence of such courses is because of budget constraints. “They exist due to budget constraints, but this is a good way to optimize resources as well, it could free up physical resources like classrooms but there has been no increase in the number of such courses,” Ambrose said. Ambrose said he feels this is a great chance for both groups to interact outside their social circles. “They all learn something from one another, graduate students can take up mentoring though it’s not compulsory requirement of such a course,” Ambrose said. According to Ambrose, there are around dozen such courses at the university, most being offered by College

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ichael House, a sophomore in biomedical engineering, digs beer cans out of the trash, opting to recycle instead with the WE Recycle program. “We’re doing good for the community,” House said. House was tailgating with his fraternity, Sigma Pi, before the N.C. State vs. Boston College Football game on Sat. The WE Recycle program offers cozies and other items when a threshold of cans is recycled. “We’ve got cozies for everyone!” House said after receiving his prizes. According to the WE Recycle website, 11.04 tons of recyclable have been collected this season and 176.27 tons have been collected since the inception of the program in 2003.

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and things like that. We have also … (made) investments that are logical for a five-tocontinued from page 1 ten-year term,” MacNaughton building,” MacNaughton said. said. “But, we are not making Harper, however, is unopti- investments for something that mistic about the timeline for has a useful life of ten to fifteen years, because we hope to have that project. “We just don’t see the funds the building completely renovated in that coming along time frame.” to allow that Although kind of conthe University struction faces facility anytime issues, Macsoon. It may Naughton acbe a not her knowledged generation how the bond of facu lt y program from before we see 2000 helped any improvethe Univerments in the Kevin MacNaughton, associate sity. situation,” vice chancellor for facilities “If the bond Harper said. program MacNaughton said efforts have hadn’t happened, we would cerbeen made to keep Gardner in tainly be in over a billion dollars of deferred maintenance repair. “We have done what we can today. It had a tremendous efto try to minimize the mold fect on reducing that deferred

maintenance backlog, but we still have remaining these other buildings,” MacNaughton said. This backlog stems from the design of the bond program, which was not designed to fund a full renovation of the university system. “When the bond program was approved it constituted the first [sixty percent] of the capital plan. When the bond program was approved, there was always a hope that we would get the second bond program that would take care of the last [forty percent], which includes buildings like Gardner [Hall],” MacNaughton said. “Because of the state’s fiscal situation, as the bond program completed in the spring of ’09, we did not see that happen.”

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he previously took a piggyback course. “It was good. I attended while I was in my undergrad at N.C State; graduate students had to do more work,” Cumberbatch said. There is segregation, according to Cumberbatch, and graduate students don’t easily mingle with undergraduate students. Samara Elshenawy, a senior in language science, said the combined courses can be difficult for undergraduates. “It will be difficult for a senior to do well among graduate students. I would have attended such a course if I were a graduate student but not if I was a senior,” Elshenawy said.

“We have done what we can to try to minimize the mold and things like that.”

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Weary of dining hall food, Michelle Phua, a junior in biology, cooks lemon-crusted chicken for dinner in Alexander Hall basement. “Usually, I eat green tea ice cream with mangos for dessert,” Phua said. Alexander Hall is home to the Global Village, where students live and interact with students studying abroad in the United States from foreign countries.

of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences. “Quality of the course depends on content and instructor, but all things being equal quality improves because of mixing of students,” Ambrose said. According to Ambrose, such a course is encouraged if graduate if there are less than 10 undergraduate and less than five graduate students for a course offered. “Some form of piggyback courses existed prior to my arrival here in 1975; it’s not a new concept. Faculty thinks it’s a

good idea but only to a limited extent,” Ambrose said. Ambrose said he feels mixing students with similar interests will be an asset to both the groups, but the idea still has limited value. “In this time of diminishing resources, we try to optimize and this is just one small example of that,” Ambrose said. Annie Land, a first year graduate student in English, said a piggyback course would be fun to attend. “I have heard of such a course but didn’t know what it was called. It’s a great concept but graduate students should get priority for registration,” Land said. Keron Cumberbatch, a firstyear graduate student in environmental engineering, said

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Preservation is just as important as innovation The Facts:

While speaking to the UNC Board of Governors Thursday, UNC President Erskine Bowles advised universities to repair their existing buildings before building new ones. The UNC System would need $2.1 billion from the state to fix all maintenance problems.

Our Opinion:

Maintenance is key to a beautiful campus. The vice chancellor for finance and business and the associate vice chancellor for facilities to work together to fix the major issues that hinder productivity, before starting construction on new buildings on campus.

.C. State boasts stateof-the-art facilities and resources, and constantly strives to become more competitive in the research realm of. Despite getting bond money from the state in 2000, there are still buildings with pressing maintenance issues. The vice chancellor for finance and business and the associate vice chancellor for facilities, both of whom have a responsibility to facility maintenance, need to make a plan to balance new construction and maintenance to current facilities. It is understandable that the University can’t replace the facilities if it doesn’t have the money, but this means we must use the current facilities. Saying new buildings are planned for the future is not helping the people who use the facilities now. The associate vice chancellor for facilities may say we have time, but the University’s

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researchers and faculty cannot wait until after the undefined, “logical...five to ten year term” for suitable facilities. The next miracle drug could have already been discovered by then. N.C. State has been fortunate to construct Centennial Campus and SAS Hall, as well as renovate Park Shops and the Design School facilities. However, this makes other facilities on Main Campus look outmoded. The excuse cannot be to keep promising to build new facilities for departments on Centennial. If this is the strategy the University plans to take, the rift between Main and Centennial Campus will continue to grow. For example, Gardner Hall is where the entomology, plant pathology and plant biology

departments are located. Mold and climate control are the main problems with the facilities, however these are the most detrimental to the type of research that is conducted. Plants cannot be grown and samples cannot be preserved if the humidity and air temperature are in constant flux. A new building on Centennial sounds nice, however the plants and sample slides can’t wait. Vice chancellor for finance and business needs to heed President Bowles’ words. Although the different departments are in charge of their own in-house maintenance up to a point, the vice chancellors should work out a joint office that will oversee all officers that maintain the different departments’ maintenance.

This will help handle the overwhelming issue of mounting maintenance problems. This office will monitor “in-house maintenance” that occurs or needs to happen and can consolidate it into one bulk value. Reoccurring charges or changes that need to be done can be handled in a more efficient fashion. When students and researcher have to manage their environments before they can start working takes away from their experience and work. The vice chancellor for finance and business and the associate vice chancellor for facilities can work together to aid the departments who are locked into facilities as the University undergoes construction and changes. By recognizing issues and departmental needs, these officers can help departments compensate for facility shortfalls.

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Become a GLBTIQ Ally

he gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (GLBTIQ) community at N.C. State has made leaps and bounds over the past few years, but Justin ou r stor y Boucher & doesn’t Stephanie end here. Your help Raney i s c r uc ia l Guest Columnists in making our campus even more GLBTIQ-inclusive. We call ourselves the Wolfpack, yet we lack the unity, wholeness and alliance of a true pack. Each day we ostracize our peers for their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. In the aftermath of approximately 10 GLBT IQ yout h suicides last month, this week in October is annually celebrated a s C om i ng O u t We e k and serves as a time to recognize and empower individual diversity. Today more than ever, we encourage you to become a GLBTIQ ally. GLBTIQ allies are some of the most effective and compelling voices behind our community. Allies advocate openly for equal rights and respect diversity among all. You have the power to stop the discrimination that GLBTIQ youth have been facing for decades. Every time a phrase like “that’s so gay” or “no homo” or “she’s such a dyke” is uttered, there may be someone nearby who no longer feels welcome on our campus. Most importantly, these simple messages can irrevocably damage a person’s sense of self worth. Regardless of your beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity, the act remains that there are hundreds of GLBTIQ people in our Wolfpack who rely on your support. These are your friends, your roommates, your teachers and your classmates. Sexual orientation and gender identity are intertwined characteristics of a person’s being that span across all races, ethnic groups, religions, abilities, ages and cultures. We don’t wear a special

badge that labels us, and many of us may never tell (“come out to”) you about our true identity or the struggles we face. While sexual orientation and gender identity are core components of us all, they are still just components. Coming Out Week celebrates just a few of the thousands of identities that define who we are. Who each of us is attracted to and who we love doesn’t define whether we like to play the guitar or be on the basketball team. It doesn’t determine our career goals, our beliefs in a particular religion or our favorite type of music. Each of us is unique and talented. The most effective way you can help end the discrimination on our campus is to be proactive. W h e n y ou hear a negative comment or joke, say something to stop it. When you have the chance to be v isible a nd wear a supportive button on your backpack, do it. When you see a GLBTIQ couple walking hand in hand on campus, give them a smile. Every little effort makes more of a difference than you might ever know. Justin Boucher is the president of the GLBT Community Alliance and a senior in environmental engineering. Justin’s story: As a first-year student, I had mustered up the courage to come out. After reading a comic in the Technician that highlighted the negative attitude towards gays on campus, I lost my courage to begin living openly for the next two years. Today, I’m proud to finally be out on campus and a part of this article. Stephanie is a junior in communication and is conducting an IRB-approved academic research study on LGBT students’ experiences in and perceptions of college communication courses. Stephanie’s story: Coming out was easy. The hard part came after: the stares, the whispers, the slurs. I’ve learned to combat inequality by speaking out. Today, I’m dedicated to ending the discrimination I’ve so often experienced.

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Should the University be building new buildings when old ones are in disrepair? Why or why not? by Renee Baker

“If they need more buildings they should building more buildings. If they don’t need more buildings, they should fix the old ones.”

Christian O’Neal, a sophomore in mechanical engineering

Unit cohesion depends on keeping DADT

offer my obser vations and opinions as a combat veteran who has retired from the military after Todd Jeffreys 22 years of service Guest Columnist for t he continuance of DADT as is. Mr. Choi, a former officer who could not obey a simple rule and was subsequently kicked out of the military, is now is coming to our campus to promote his views on why gays should be allowed to openly service in the military. In the interest of fairness, there should be someone to also offer a counterview because there are reasons that are just as valid as his to argue why DADT should stay in place. For those who argue from the heart and not the head, they may not know the military, due to its unique mission (which includes killing people), is legally exempt from many of the federal laws which govern job employment. The military can and does discriminate against handicapped, obese, tall/short people, etc. Nobody has a right to join the military, it is a privilege with very specific entrance requirements.

The majority of people who are serving in the military do not want DADT repealed. Talk shows and newspaper editorials are filled with people who argue for the right for homosexual people to serve, but have never spent one day in uniform themselves. To say the military should let openly known homosexua ls ser ve because Walmart hires homosex ua ls is truly a case of apples vs. oranges. Ju st because a person does not endorse homosexuality does not mean they are a bigot or close-minded. It is a choice many people refuse to accept for religious or moral issues. You cannot order a person to accept homosexuality. The military has realized this for more than 220 years and is one of the major reasons why it has not allowed it. To allow the trampling of heterosexual rights to allow homosexual rights is not consistent with military values. Another consideration is the harsh reality of military leadership. A Commanding Officer will never place a flamboyant-

Caleb Hansen freshman, mechanical engineering

ly gay person in charge of leading troops into combat if his mannerisms and way of speech reflect his sexual orientation. I guarantee you, the bonds of esprit de corps and unit cohesion, which are vital to a combat unit, would be shattered if this occurred. That is the last t hing you wa nt missing as you climb out of your foxhole to face the enemy. As a former military leader, I willfully, voluntarily and without complaint or regret, had numerous rights suppressed so you, the civilian reader, could live your rights to the fullest. The military is not perfect, but DADT remains the best solution for all involved. If DADT is repealed, I believe it could possibly cause our nation harm and make soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines question if they want to continue their sacred and honorable duty just so the rights of a very small minority can be affirmed.

“The military is not perfect, but DADT remains the best solution for all involved.”

“Yes, if it helps them get to a point to where they can repair old ones.” Eric Boone senior, technology education

“No, because if a building is still intact but can be fixed, then why spend more money to take up more space?” Joann Crawford junior, animal science

“I think they should fix the residence halls students are living in before they build a new building.” Mackenzie Nyman freshman, biomedical engineering

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Capital city is a ‘classroom without walls’ A group of 92 students toured the nation’s capital in a single day during Fall Break, hitting all three branches of the government. Zachary Diezel Staff Writer

There are many ways a student spent their days free from classes — some chose to work, others chose to visit family and many chose to catch up on sleep. And then there are Ron Campbell’s students, who did none of the above. Rather, they toured the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., in a single day. The trip included tours of the White House, Supreme Court Building, Library of Congress and the Capitol Building. The group left the University at 3:00 a.m. Thursday and returned at 10:45 p.m. the same day. “It was your one-day-express experience in Washington D.C.,” said Liz Montgomery, a medical support technician at the College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital. Ron Campbell, a professor of agricultural and resource economics, organized the trip for the 92 participants. “It’s a classroom without walls,” Campbell said. The busses departed from

the Burger King and after a five al Mall and the Washington hour trip, they arrived in D.C. Monument in one command“Traffic in D.C. was very ing view. Afterward, the group rode tolight, mainly because Congress had adjured for the upcoming ward the Capitol — pausing for election,” Campbell said. “Not group photos on the Senate and only were the 535 legislators out Supreme Court steps — and of town, but also their families ventured inside the Supreme Court Building. and staffs.” “Many of those [on the trip] Upon arrival at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, students passed were students of law,” Campbell said, “and through multo go and see tiple security where the law checkpoints is interpreted b e fore t h e was a great White House experience tour. for them.” “We got a The stuchance to see dents saw the t he W hite court room, House as the Liz Montgomery, medical support technician at the the great hall President’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a display Mansion on the history right up close of the Court a nd to say that it belongs to all of us,” and the building. Following a lunch break at Campbell said. “While we may have slight differences of politi- the Supreme Court Café — cal persuasion, this is where the located in the basement of the commander-in-chief lives... Supreme Court Building — the all of the history was there. It students went to the Library of wasn’t made up, it wasn’t Walt Congress. To make things inDisney — it was the real thing.” teresting, Campbell organized The White House tour in- a “treasure hunt” for the stucluded the East Wing, the dents. For roughly half an hour, Green Room, Blue Room, Red students dashed from exhibit to Room and State Dining Room. exhibit, seeking the answers to No cameras were allowed on trivia questions. The group then traveled the tour, but the sight from the Green Room encompassed the via underground tunnel to White House lawn, the Nation- the Capitol Building, where

“It was your one-day-express experience in Washington, D.C.”

they viewed an exhibition on the workings of the houses of Congress and the history of the building. Subsequently, the group took a guided tour of the Capitol Building, including the Rotunda, Hall of Statues and the old Supreme Court chambers. Emily Talley, a sophomore in poultry science, said the tour of the Capitol Building was her favorite. “We had a really good tour guide and we got really to see how Greek mythology has inf luenced the building of our entire capital,” Talley said. The whirlwind trip ended with a bus ride home, returning around 10:45 p.m. “It was an early morning but it was worth it to come. I really learned a lot on this trip,” Talley said. Josh Stalls, a junior in agricultural business management, agreed with Talley. “It was a quick trip, but a very good experience. My favorite part was the [Capitol Building’s] rotunda.” Montgomery said although some of the stops on the trip were familiar to her, others were a new experience. “I got to see some places I’ve never seen before and I’ve been to D.C. five or six times,” Montgomery said. “I liked the Library of Congress. I’d never

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Emily Talley, a sophomore in poultry science, gazes up at the dome inside the Capitol Building’s rotunda during a guided tour.

been there before. I’m glad we went — I’ll definitely go back.” Campbell said he has plans to expand the opportunity to students in the future, offering a trip during fall and spring breaks in coming years. In the past, the D.C. trip has primar-

ily been attended by pre-law and agricultural law students, but Campbell said he is open to students from other areas of study to come as well. “The history and law aspects are just one angle to take,” Campbell said.

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Student collaboration gives ‘The Brick’ new look The Traditions Commission of Student Government hopes to make The Brick an interactive scrapbook that helps students enhance their University experience. Jessica Neville Science & Tech Editor

Four years in college can speed by quickly, but they are often also jampacked with memories, both good and bad. It can be difficult to keep up with all those experiences, so some universities are working to give students an easy way to document their time in college. At N.C. State, The Brick, published for freshmen since 2007, serves just that purpose. The 2010 edition of The Brick was the first edition published by the Traditions Commission of Student Government. Chandler Thompson, a junior in economics, led the initiative for the traditions committee to take responsibility for The Brick, along with Sam Dennis, a senior in human biology. “Sam and I went on a conference at Ole Miss as Alumni Ambassadors in February,” Thompson said. “It was there we found out that a lot of schools have tradition books, including the University of Florida and UNC-Chapel Hill.” A First Year College class under the supervision of Matthew

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Russ in started The Brick in 2007. After two printings, Russ contacted Bradley Wilson of Student Media about the possibility of keeping The Brick going and expanding its audience to all freshmen students, according to Thompson. “Student Media didn’t have the manpower at that time to take on another publication, so Russ came to us to see if Student Government could do anything,” Thompson said. “The main four members of the Traditions Commission decided to take on the project, especially since we had heard about tradition books at our conference.” One of the main goals the Traditions Commission had for The Brick was to make it more interactive, according to Thompson. “We want to increase the places students can put in pictures and things they want to remember,” Thompson said. “For example, there is a place they can put in a time for the Krispy Kreme Challenge.” According to Bryant Robbins, a senior in business administration, the Student Media and Student Government partnered for the project, with most of the photos coming from Technician archive photos and a few from the Traditions Commission. Thompson said University Communications also worked with the publication.

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A worker at Stone Commercial Printing and Graphics holds printed copies of The Brick, the University’s tradition book. The publication was a collaboration between Student Government and Student Media, including information about University traditions. The book will be distributed to freshmen, who can keep track of their time at the University through the interactive guide.

“The actual production of the book came between a handful of people, from Student Government and Student Media,” Robbins said. “Nathan Hardin [Technician’s News Editor] helped with some of the editing, the committee’s contribution was Sam and Chandler.” Cody Williams, assistant director of marketing and business relations for the Alumni Association, also supported the Traditions Committee on their decision to take on publication of The Brick. “When I was a student here it was something I was interested in starting,” Williams said. “It is a great way to help freshman get excited about being involved and participating in University activities and traditions.” Williams said the Alumni Association

supports many of the traditions featured in The Brick. “Students who feel more of a connection to the University while they are on campus are more likely to be members of the Alumni Association and have a good relationship once they graduate,” Williams said. This summer the Traditions Commission worked on re-publishing an updated edition of The Brick. The final copies just got in two weeks ago and are being passed out to freshmen classes now. “We’ve been to some introductory classes and some colleges are handing out the books for us,” Thompson said. “We have 5,000 copies and a lot of boxes in the Agromeck office in Witherspoon right now. If a freshman didn’t get one they can come pick one up in Witherspoon.” The books are only available to freshmen this year, but will hopefully be offered every year hereafter, according to Thompson. “Hopefully The Brick will become a tradition in and of itself,” Thompson said. Eileen Coombes, assistant director of Student Government, said the book is part of a larger idea Student Government has in mind called the Tradition Keepers Program. “Our idea is that students will get the book as freshmen and it will be

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interactive,” Coombes said. “Students can put in pictures, ticket stubs and information, and at the end of their four years they show that the book is completed to receive a medal to wear at graduation.” According to Coombes, this medal would signify the students as “Tradition Keepers.” Thompson said the goal for next year is to have the book finished in time to hand out at orientation. ““We want to help students feel more connected to and give them a sense of love for their University,” Thompson said.

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ive as we can to a great cause,” coach Steve Springthorpe said. “I have family members myself who have battled cancer and who have unfortunately lost that battle. So anything that we can do to help out, we want to do that. It’s a great day for that to recognize those survivors that are battling cancer now and those who have gone through it before.” After the Pack’s disappointing 2-1 loss at Wake Forest Thursday night, goalie Kim Kern said the team was ready to take the field against Maryland. “Close losses are always hard to take,” Kern said. “It’s always tough to take and we’ve gone through a lot of those in the last few games. Steve just keeps telling us it’s part of the growing process. We’ve been on this end of it a bunch, and sooner or later, we’ll be the one to get the goal.” The players took the field in their pink jerseys and fought hard to limit Maryland to only three shot attempts in the first half as both teams ended the first half scoreless. Lately, scoring troubles have been a common theme for the Wolfpack, which has struggled with injuries and playing highly ranked opponents. “Its tough,” Springthorpe said. “I feel for our team because we have been in those games, 1-0 to Boston College, losing in overtime to Wake and 1-0 here [against Maryland]. And all those teams are ranked in the top-25.

those guys up front. They overmatched us up front and we weren’t getting anywhere running the ball, so what are you going to do? You’re going to throw the ball. Our advantage was to make them rush the passer in the heat and try to get to him. And then he can run around and tire them out even more.” An interception return for a touchdown by redshirt sophomore cornerback C.J. Wilson gave him his second score of the season and stretched the lead to 34-10 early in the third quarter. “The score was a big one for the defense,” O’Brien said. “Coming out in the third quarter and getting the interception for a touchdown was big. Winning the third quarter is a goal we have. We didn’t do it well enough a week ago. That was an emphasis today.” The pick six by Wilson helped the Pack play what sophomore safety Brandan Bishop called his team’s best third quarter of the season. “We knew we had to get off to a fast start, but also keep the pedal on them in the third quarter,” Bishop said. “I thought we had a lot better third quarter today than we’ve had pretty much the whole year so far. We did a good job of keeping the pressure on them and not letting up.” While the offense piled up more than 420 yards, the defense’s effort in shutting down the BC offense was hard to ig-

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Freshman Midfielder, Ariela Schreibeis, fights a Maryland player for the ball during the first half of the NC State vs. Maryland Women’s Soccer game on Dail Field on Sunday.

“Somewhere along the line we have to figure out a way to put the ball in the back of the net and keep the ball out of our own net. It’s a simple game. Unfortunately we’ve made some mistakes and we haven’t done what we need to do to get the results. But I am happy and we’re getting better, I do believe that.” The second half picked up where the first left off with neither team scoring until over twenty minutes in. Finally at the 67:45 mark, Maryland’s Jasmyne Spencer scored the first goal of the game, giving the Terrapins a 1-0 lead. The

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goal does not take away from the great play of Kern, who made five saves in the loss. “I was disappointed when that goal went in,” Kern said. “Especially since it was the end of the game, just 20 minutes left, but I guess I’m happy with the saves I’m making. It kind of stinks that there’s one every game that goes through. I just got to work on not letting that one goal in.” Despite shots from six different State players, the team was unable to come back and win the game. “It stinks,” junior forward Kristina Argiroff said. “We

are really trying hard to get over the hump and it’s just a mental thing at this point because we know we can battle and are as good or just as good as any team we play.” The women’s soccer team plays its next game against Miami on Thursday. “We will definitely watch some film,” Springthorpe said. “Ultimately we’ll get some scouting reports, find out how they play and ultimately spend the next 3-4 days getting ready to compete in our next game.”

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nore, especially considering the way Wolfpack defenders struggled in a 52-20 loss a year ago. The Pack defense surrendered 264 yards and five touchdowns to BC running back Montel Harris in 2009, then held the entire Golden Eagle offense to only 272 yards in Saturday’s win. The Pack kept Harris out of the end zone and limited him to 53 yards rushing. “Last year, it was a pretty terrible day for the defense,” Bishop said. “We didn’t forget that. We remembered that all offseason and obviously wanted to come out and have a much better performance today. Their running back had a career day on us a year ago, and that was something we never wanted to experience again.” With two picks against Boston College, Bishop now leads his team with three picks and has also forced a fumble. On his second takeaway of the afternoon, he caught the ball cleanly, built up momentum, and then fell to the grass with no Boston College player in his vicinity. In previous weeks, his failure to take his second interception to the house might have been cause for serious frustration. But in a game his team put away long before his second interception, Bishop couldn’t help but smile while explaining his unforced stumble on the return. “I’m not really sure what happened,” Bishop said jokingly. “I think maybe a sniper got me. I felt like I had nothing but green grass in front of me, and then all of a sudden, I’m tumbling down. My feelings were pretty hurt.”

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• 40 days until the football team takes on UNC-Chapel Hill

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FOOTBALL

O’Brien’s first win over BC never in doubt

Men’s golf in second place at Rod Myers Invitational

Touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams highlight dominant victory over Golden Eagles.

After winning its second tournament of the fall season, the men’s golf team continued its consistent play Sunday at the Rod Myers Invitational at Duke University Golf Club. Wolfpack golfers combined to shoot a two-round score of 7-under, six strokes behind leader Iowa. Following his first tournament win as collegiate golfer, freshman Albin Choi continues to impress, shooting a 4-under par on the first day, putting him one stroke off the individual lead. Sophomore Mitchell Sutton is tied for eighth at 2-under par while junior Chad Day sits in 14th place at 1-under. Senior Brandon Detweiler currently sits one stroke back of Day at even-par. In all, four Wolfpack golfers finished inside the top 16 through the first two rounds.

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N.C. State’s substantial first half lead against Boston College Saturday was nothing new for Pack fans who have seen their team ahead at halftime every game this season. The team’s third blocked punt of the season and a pair of early of touchdown passes by Russell Wilson gave State a 24-3 lead just past the halfway point of the second quarter. But considering some of State’s experiences after fast starts during the first five games of the season, the outcome of coach Tom O’Brien’s battle with his former team remained anything but a foregone conclusion. In week two, O’Brien and Co. led UCF by 21 points before the Knights came within a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and nearly forced overtime. Two weeks later, State held a 31-14 lead against Georgia Tech with less than 20 minutes to play, only to see that lead shrink to 31-28 with about 12 minutes remaining. The Pack prevailed against Central Florida and Georgia Tech. But in week five, a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter against Virginia Tech had been erased three minutes into the fourth quarter of what ended in a 41-30 loss.

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Volleyball upended by Duke The Wolfpack volleyball team was swept by Duke Saturday, dropping its record to 12-6 overall and 2-5 in ACC play. The Pack lost in straight sets by the scores 25-20, 25-20, and 25-13. Luciana Schafer led State’s offensive attack, notching 12 kills and adding four digs. Megan Cyr once again led the Pack with 29 assists, while Kelly Wood and Alex Smith helped out defensively, recording 14 and 12 digs, respectively.

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the contest with nearly 36 minutes of time of possession and 26 first downs, all while allowing Boston College to move the chains only 12 times. “We came in meaning to do that,” O’Brien said. “We may throw it more if we have to. It’s tough to run against

of the fourth quarter. Even after jumping out to an early lead, the Pack continued to air it out. Redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson threw 51 passes, completing 38 of them for 328 yards and three touchdowns. The Pack’s pass-heavy attack helped the team control the game’s tempo from start to finish, as State ended

Pack, Duke end in scoreless tie

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Saturday, for the first time since the season-opening win over Western Carolina, State’s early lead was never in jeopardy. BC scored late in the first half, bringing the score to 24-10 before the Pack answered with a field goal to make it 27-10 at halftime. But 17 more unanswered points down the stretch put the game all but out of reach by the start

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Redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson runs the ball during Saturday’s game against Boston College at Carter-Finely Stadium. Wilson had a total of 328 passing yards and three touchdowns during the game. N.C. State won, 44 - 17.

Staff Report Looking for its first conference victory of the season, the men’s soccer team battled No. 11 Duke Friday night at Dail Soccer Field, resulting in a scoreless tie. The Pack entered the game as the ACC’s top scoring team with 24 goals, but scoring opportunities were few and far between as strong defensive efforts from both teams highlighted the game. The team succeeded in limiting the number of touches by Duke’s Ryan Finley, the nation’s leading scorer with 10 goals on the season. Although the Blue Devils finished the contest with a slight 10-9 lead in shots, only two shots were on goal compared to five shots on goal for the Wolfpack (5-5-1, 0-4-1 ACC). Chris Zuerner and Tyler Lassiter, State’s top two scorers, were held in check all night by Duke’s swarming defense. Midway through the first half, Zuerner and Craig Sutherland each put a shot on goal, but Duke goalkeeper James Belshaw made a pair of saves to keep the game all square at 0-0 as halftime was approaching.

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Terrapins outlast Pack Women’s soccer team loses another close conference game. Christina Owens Staff Writer

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Senior Midfielder Chris Zuerner fights two Duke players for the ball during the second half of N.C. State’s game against Duke at Dail Soccer Field Friday. Zuerner, State’s top scorer, had a total of three shots in the contest.

nior only had to make one save en route to his second shutout of the season. The Pack will travel to South Carolina Thursday to take on the Gamecocks before heading to Wake Forest Saturday, still seeking its first conference win of the year.

Much like the first half, defense was the story of the second half as neither team could muster anything offensively. Duke’s best scoring opportunity was denied when Zuerner made a heads-up defensive play to clear a shot by Daniel Tweed-Kent in the 60th minute to keep the game scoreless. State’s goalkeeper Will Mackvick had a rather uneventful night as the redshirt ju-

The N.C. State women’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to No. 5 Maryland Sunday afternoon at Dail Soccer Field. Despite the loss, the team gave fans a reason to cheer as it hosted the Kick for the Cure breast cancer awareness event. To do their part in the fight against breast cancer, the Wolfpack women wore pink jerseys, which were auctioned off to fans during the first half of the game. All proceeds from the silent auction went to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. “We want to be as support-

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Mark Thomas

Julius Hodge

Debra Morgan

Tyler Everett

Tucker Frazier

Sean Klemm

Chancellor

Deputy sports editor

48-12 T-1st

46-14 3rd

41-19 10th

43-17 T-6th

44-16 5th

42-18 9th

43-17 T-6th

48-12 T-1st

45-15 4th

WKNC General Manager

Co-host of 620 The Buzz’s “The Insiders”

Former Wolfpack basketball star

WRAL TV anchor

Sports editor

Deputy sports editor

Taylor Barbour

Boston College at N.C. State

N.C. State

No. 12 LSU at No. 14 Florida

LSU

Florida

Miami

Penn State

No. 17 Michigan State at No. 18 Michigan

MSU

Michigan

MSU

Michigan

No. 1 Alabama at No. 19 South Carolina

Alabama

South Carolina

Alabama

Alabama Clemson

No. 23 Florida State at No. 13 Miami Illinois at Penn State

Clemson at North Carolina

Clemson

UNC

Clemson

UNC

Clemson

UNC

Navy at Wake Forest

Wake Forest

Navy

Wake Forest

Navy

Virginia at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech

Stanford

USC

Stanford

USC at No. 16 Stanford

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