TECHNICIAN
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28 2010
Raleigh, North Carolina
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The Pack backs Wolf Tracks in Brickyard Forklift brings sundae to Brickyard to celebrate Wolf Tracks debut.
Students may see advising evaluations Advising came under fire Wednesday at the Chancellor’s Liaison meeting as student voiced concerns with the process.
Joshua Chappell Staff Writer
For newly-installed chancellor Randy Woodson, the color of ice cream is not as important as the taste. “I just couldn’t go with the red and white [ice cream],” Woodson said in his address to a large Brickyard crowd Wednesday. “I had to do something that tasted good.” His remarks were met with laughter and applause from the crowd. The debut of the newest “Chancellor’s Choice” ice cream flavor marked the third such flavor in school history, according to Kelley Brackett, public communications specialist for University Dining. According to Brackett, Woodson decided to be a “bit more bold” in his flavor choice, veering away from the traditional red and white ice cream established by former chancellors Marye Anne Fox and James Oblinger. The sundae — deemed the largest ever created on campus — was a collaborative effort between the Department of Food Science, University Dining, Student Government, Chancellor’s Installation Committee and Waste Reduction & Recycling, according to Kristen Baughman, University Dining intern and a senior in extension education. The sundae was so big that it had to be assembled the day before the event, according to Baughman. A forklift team transported a 70-plus gallon sundae from Schaub Hall on a refrigerated truck to the Brickyard stage. The
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concerns arose about waste disposal. According to Baughman, the event was environmentally friendly. All of the supplies — including bowls, spoons and napkins — were biodegradable. There were also six compost stations set up around the Brickyard for students to dispose of their trash. The theme of the installation events — “Locally Responsive, Globally Engaged” — remained
Students and faculty collaborated Wednesday to discuss problems with advising at this month’s Chancellor’s Liaison meeting. The monthly meeting allows students and faculty to voice their opinions on a topic chosen by Student Body President Kelly Hook at the Presidents’ Roundtable. Chancellor Randy Woodson said the University needs to work together to develop a process for seeing the roadblocks for advising. “This is something we’ve got to fix,” Woodson said. One solution members of the group proposed was the need for an adviser evaluation at the end of each semester. John Ambrose, interim dean of the undergraduate academic program, said the University needs a system for measuring students’ experiences. “We need to start measuring things, not just testimonial-type evidence,” Ambrose said. Student Government and other student representatives voiced their concerns, often with advising horror stories, while Woodson and faculty discussed the advising process. “We see academic advising as a weak point,” Student Body President Kelly
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Chancellor Randy Woodson presents his new flavor of ice cream at the 2010 Chancellor’s Ice Cream Dream. The event introduced the first new chancellor flavor since 1998. “It’s called Wolf Tracks. It has chocolate, fudge, vanilla and peanut butter,” Woodson said.
sundae was then topped with chopped peanuts, chocolate syrup, strawberries, sprinkles, whipped cream and a giant cherry constructed by University Dining Executive Chef Bill Brizzolara. For Woodson, this event was certainly a momentous occasion. “I couldn’t be more pleased to have an ice cream named after me; it’s the biggest thing in my life,” Woodson said half-jokingly. According to Woodson, the selection was an easy one. “When the food sciences folks ap-
proached me about choosing the new Chancellor’s Choice flavor, it wasn’t a difficult decision at all,” Woodson said. “What’s not to like about a combination of vanilla ice cream, chocolate and peanut butter?” According to Carl Hollifield, business manager for the Department of Food Science, no guidelines were imposed on the chancellor’s flavor selection. “It’s great! Dig in!” Woodson told the crowd after eating the inaugural scoop of the new flavor. With an event of such large scale,
A HARD DAY’S NIGHT
Dining hall Halloween celebrations puzzle and delight Loud non-Halloween music gets low ratings, but students still line up for Howl-O-Ween treats.
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Geoff McDaniel, a sophomore in biological sciences, sings with other members of Acappology in the Brickyard during the unveiling of the new Chancellor’s Choice ice cream. “It was a big turn out. I was glad we got to come out and represent Acappology,” McDaniel said. “I feel like he’s had a long two days.”
Dracula drive takes bite out of blood shortage Campus serves as site for vampire-themed blood drive. Kendra Stowe Staff Writer
Rex Blood Services hosted its fourth annual Dracula Day blood drive yesterday in Wolf ’s Plaza. Rex Healthcare started the drive as a fun way to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood. The blood drive incorporates a Halloween theme to encourage people to participate. Ron Cambell, lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and drive coordinator, said that this is “not any normal blood drive.” He described this function as “for the community, not just for N.C. State.” The blood and services of Rex Healthcare are put toward centers for cancer, surgery, pain management,
emergency care and more. Also, this particular blood drive is intended to excite, not scare or intimidate students. Campbell was dressed as Dracula, while other staff members were dressed in red to show support for the blood drive. Walk-ups were encouraged, as the goal for this year was to have at least 100 donors - a number the drive surpassed last year. A main focus for this year’s blood drive was to assist premature babies who need blood. “One in eight babies are born prematurely, and if we can help them by giving blood, then that is our goal,” Campbell said. This blood drive was not just for N.C. State students; everyone in the community was encouraged to participate. Snacks and drinks were given after a donor’s blood was taken. There were also nurses present who had gradu-
ated from the University that came back to help out with the blood drive. Adam Ott, a freshman in First Year College, was glad to have the chance to give blood. “It feels great knowing that you have the opportunity to help those who are in need,” Ott said. “This blood drive is a great on-campus activity that is vital to our community.” After giving blood, donors received: a T-shirt, Dracula fangs, a certificate of appreciation, two passes to Raleighwood Cinema and Grill as well as an opportunity to sign the Scroll of Honor. “Every contribution that you make is important. Giving blood is life changing for many,” Campbell said.
“The music was a little loud; I would rather there be a more serene feeling. I feel like I’m in a giant rave with food,” said Leanna Hall, a freshmen in microbiology. “Plus, the music has nothing to do with Halloween, which is what the Elise Heglar event is themed.” Staff Writer Although other students also felt Dining halls at the University held the music was too loud, many also apHalloween-themed events Wednesday preciated the wider variety of desserts. night, even if students questioned how Cupcakes from Neomonde, pumpkin much the celebrations reflected the pie ice cream, Halloween cakes and dirt cake with gummy worms were served spirit of the holiday. Clark and Fountain Dining Halls to students as part of the Howl-Ocelebrated Halloween with students Ween event. “It was great. A better variety of by holding Howl-O-Ween, which desserts is always happens every good,” Neatheryear toward the way said. end of October The desserts and and includes a the music were the pumpkin-paintbiggest part of the ing contest as festivities. Alwell as specialty though the Haldesserts. loween-themed “I heard cakes were a dead about the event giveaway as to the through Facebook and the Leanna Hall, freshman in microbiology event’s t heme, some students online menu. I got an invite online and accepted,” said seemed to be confused about the reaClaire Neatherway, a freshmen in First son behind the music. “I like the idea of the theme night, Year College. Two local DJs, Bobby Drake and but I feel like it should be more creBrandon Mosley, were at Fountain ative. Decorations might have been Dining Hall to provide music for stu- really cool or at least some music that dents while they ate dinner. Top 40 fits with Halloween,” Hall said. “I just hits were played as each DJ had his wish there had been more of a Hallowown turntable set up in separate din- een feel. Maybe they could encourage more people to dress up.” ing rooms at Fountain. Fountain Dining Hall was not decoSome students dining at Fountain on Wednesday were not feeling the Halloween spirit. DINING continued page 3
“I feel like I’m in a giant rave with food. Plus the music has nothing to do with Halloween.”
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