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Obama jobs plan deemed not enough The bill, if passed, would not positively affect unemployment, according to economist. John Wall News Editor

Obama promised further job creation and hoped for bipartisan participation as he addressed a joint session of Congress and the nation. In his usual rhetorical style, he found a phrase to repeat Thursday night. “Pass this jobs bill,” he said over and over referring to the American Jobs Act — the idea for which came from a Texas Republican and a Massachusetts Democrat. The bill is nothing more than a drop in the bucket, though, according to Michael Walden, William Neal Reynolds distinguished professor & extension economist. If the bill passes, unemployment insurance will be extended for another year. “[The proposed program] will not solve the unemployment problem,” Walden said. The biggest problem facing the American economy housing, and although the bill addresses the problem of fallen home prices and underwater loans, it did little, Walden said. A mortgage is underwater when the home is worth less than the amount owed on the mortgage. Many homeowners since the bursting of the housing bubble chose strategic default — they walked away from their mortgages and their homes despite financial consequences and creditworthiness effects. Amidst heavy congressional infight-

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Amid cuts, CHASS adds staffers Nine new members join the humanities and social sciences. Jatin Bhatia Staff Writer

housing agencies to help more people refinance their mortgages at interest rates that are now near 4 percent — a step that can put more than $2,000 a year in a family’s pocket, and give a lift to an economy still burdened by the drop in housing prices,” Obama said in his speech. Walden suggested an alternative Obama did not mention. “If there were something that I would liked to have seen that would have been very dramatic,” Walden said, “I don’t think Obama tapped into the resources, but some economists have talked a public partnership

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences added nine new professors to it faculty. All of them come from highly reputed universities such as the University of California at Berkeley, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Tennessee, New York University, Yale University and others. They were warmly welcomed by N.C. State, and especially by CHASS. The college organized a welcome reception for the new faculty on Wednesday at Caldwell lounge. “We are delighted to welcome these new faculty members,” Lauren Kirkpatrick, director of CHASS communication, said. Antony Harrison, distinguished professor and head of the department of English also commented on the occasion. “We hired one new TT faculty and one NTT faculty member who have begun teaching this semester;

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Obama speaks before a joint session of Congress Thursday night. He introduced a jobs bill meant to increase employment through capital improvements and other pubic spending.

ing, federal legislators reached an agreement in July to “cut government spending by about $1 trillion over the next ten years,” according to Obama’s speech. The agreement also called for $1.5 trillion more in cuts to be passed by Christmas. As he said in his speech, Obama wants to use all of those funds to pay for the proposed jobs bill. He is also releasing a “more ambitious debt plan” Sept. 19. With all of the cuts, “[the jobs bill] will be paid for,” Obama said. According to a fact sheet sent out by the White House press service, the bill would cost a total of $447 billion. The reason why Obama wanted to go with a “more ambitious” spending cut plan

could not be readily determined, but the idea would appease republicans. However, Americans lost $8 trillion when the housing bubble popped, according to Walden. “Homeowners have lost $8 trillion collectively; that’s trillion with a T,” Walden said. Obama addressed the problem of lost value — allow homeowners to refinance their mortgages. Rates are historically low. The actions of the Federal Reserve, as well fiscal efforts by the federal government since 200708 have propped up the economy and kept rates on all credit low. “And to help responsible homeowners, we’re going to work with Federal

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Brittany Farrell, a junior in political science and economics, walks around the flags placed in the Brickyard in 2006 for the fifth anniversary. Farrell remembers the chaotic atmosphere Sept. 11 had on her school when they received news of the events in New York and Washington, D.C. “I went to a Catholic school and the principal came over the P.A. and asked the school to say the prayer of the dead for all those who died today, but he didn’t say why. I was walking through the halls hearing ‘terrorist’ and ‘air planes’ and ‘buildings falling’ and was having to piece it all together.”

Memorial set to honor fallen Wolfpack Bell tower event on sunday one of many around campus. N.C. State will hold a ceremony Sunday to honor first responders and 9/11 victims. Brooke Wallig Senior Staff Writer

N.C. State will hold a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 11 to pay tribute to first responders and members of the military who are currently serving or have died in the line of duty. The service, according to Kathy Hart, associate executive director of marketing and communications for the University’s alumni affairs, will begin at the Bell Tower a little before 2 p.m. and will feature many alumni speakers. Hart also said the service will pay respect to the loss of NCSU alumnus

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Cranford (‘92) who was killed at the Pentagon on 9/11 while working for the Naval Command Center. Cranford’s family will attend the ceremony and perform a wreathlaying memorial to honor his memory. Gabriel Harden, junior in computer science and public affairs officer for the University’s Air Force ROTC, said while this is not expected to be a long memorial—about 30 minutes—many preparations have been made to sufficiently honor first responders and their families. “Three ROTC units—Army, Air Force and Navy—are going to meet at the ceremony at the Bell Tower to start the event to honor the dead of Sept. 11,” Harden said. “The end of the ceremony is going to be signaled by the simultaneous laying of a wreath on the Bell Tower, firing of a 21-gun

salute, a bugler playing taps—a mili- the back of your mind. It was ten years tary song honoring the dead dating ago, but I can remember how I felt on back to the Civil War—followed by a the day it happened,” Harden said. flyover by two F-15s coming from Sey- “It was a bad day, a bad month, and a bad year, but that mour Johnson event did unify Air Force Base.” our country.” Harden said he For Hart, the what he wants memorial service people to take demonstrates the away from the unity of the Pack memorial service community, even is a desire to keep though a decade those people who has passed since lost their lives in Benny Suggs, N.C. State Alumni the attacks on the attacks and Association director Sept. 11. a f ter wa rd s i n “I’m so happy their memories. we’re able to take “Just don’t forget. We had a lot of Americans, a lot of a moment here at N.C. State to reflect really good people, die that day. Don’t and grieve together as a nation on forget them, and keep them in your that day, because I’m sure we could prayers, at least on that day. Keep in all remember that day very clearly,”

“This event is going to be one of tremendous respect and gratitude...”

Hart said. Benny Suggs, director of the N.C. State Alumni Association and former United States Navy flag officer and pilot, is slated to speak at the ceremony. She said the service is meant to honor all members of the Pack community who have devoted their lives to the protection of others. “The way I feel is this great University is providing so many people with so many opportunities for so long, and this is an appropriate memorial. It is fitting to use this special day Sunday to honor those who perished on 9/11—all those folks who have served so honorably and so well and have paid such a price, including their families, since 9/11,” Suggs said. “We’re using this to not only recognize

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ophomore in industrial engineering Kevin McCann writes on a board set up in the Brickyard in memory of 9/11 Thursday. Kevin recalled being in Simsbury, CT, when his school was evacuated due to the terrorist attacks. He then spent the rest of the day with his family.

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POLICe BlOTTER Wednesday 4:32 a.m. | Suspicious Person Administration Building II Officer observed non-student loitering near facility. It was determined subject was waiting for building to open to apply for a job. 1:09 p.m. | Suspicious Vehicle Faucette Drive/Varsity Drive Vehicle was found with missing tire due to traffic accident. Owners making arrangements to have vehicle moved. NCSU DOT was notified. 12:51 p.m. | Suspicious Person Administration Building II Officer responded to report of subject sleeping on bench. No one was found. 5:02 p.m. | Skateboard Violation Mann Hall Officer observed four students doing tricks. Students were educated on skateboard policy. 5:17 p.m. | Skateboard Violation Williams Hall Student was referred to the University for violating skateboard policy. 6:07 p.m. | Skateboard Violation Thomas Hall Officer responded to complaint of skateboard violation but did not locate anyone. 6:17 p.m. | Identity Theft Bragaw Hall Student reported theft of money from room and bank account. Officers arrested roommate.

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Today Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam. Intramural Sports Registration All Day Online Registration is open for intramural elite league soccer, NFL Pick’M and soccer. Sign up online at http://ncsu.edu/stud_affairs/ campus_rec/intramural/. The Urge to Draw, the Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery Stranger Tides Festival: Pirates of the Caribbean 2011 3:30-6:30 p.m. Harris Field

7:00-9:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college ID and $2.50 for the general public.

African Cats 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Witherspoon Cinema A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college ID and $2.50 for the general public. Saturday Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam.

Intramural Sports Registration All Day Online Registration is open for intramural elite league soccer, NFL Pick’M and soccer. Sign up online at http://ncsu.edu/stud_affairs/ campus_rec/intramural/. The Urge to Draw, the Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery

Learn to Swing & Salsa Dance 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thompson Hall Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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20th Annual Dog Olympics 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Veterinary School Dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competitions including Musical Sit, Frisbee Toss, High Jump, Longest Tail, Look-a-Like, Best Beggar, Best Trick and other contests. The Raleigh Police K-9 Unit, the American Kennel Club (AKC) agility teams and Canine Good Citizen test, professional training tips and the Go Dog Go! Flyball Club are featured demonstrations. Club Sports: Rugby Tournament 1:00-5:00 p.m. Lower Method Field Game Watch: NCSU vs. Wake Forest 3:00-7:30 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Come out to watch N.C. State take on Wake Forest on the big screen! Free to all N.C. State students. Be sure to bring your student ID with you. Trishna 2011 5:30-9:00 p.m. Stewart Theatre African Cats 8:00-10:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild. Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college ID and $2.50 for the general public. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 10:00-midnight Witherspoon Cinema Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college ID and $2.50 for the general public.

Sunday Kirk Adam – Modern Abstracts All Day Crafts Center An exhibition of acrylic paintings by local artist and Crafts Center instructor Kirk Adam. Intramural Sports Registration All Day Online Registration is open for intramural elite league soccer, NFL Pick’M and soccer. Sign up online at http://ncsu.edu/ stud_affairs/campus_rec/ intramural/. The Urge to Draw, the Cause to Reflect: Drawings, Sketchbooks, Provocations All Day D.H. Hill Library Gallery The exhibit features drawings and sketchbooks by College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA. Women Empowered: Inspiring change in an emerging world All Day African American Cultural Center Gallery 9/11 Memorial Ceremony 2:00-3:30 p.m. Bell Tower Please join Chancellor Randy Woodson as he leads the campus community in a memorial service to recognize and honor all who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, and all alumni and their families who have honorably served our country since the University’s founding in 1887.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 7:00-9:00 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. Admission is $1.50 with a valid college ID and $2.50 for the general public.

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A group of students stand silent in commemoration of Sept. 11. Students gathered at the Court of the North Carolina at a past event.

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those individuals, but all those N.C. State graduates and people with N.C. State connections who have served our country and community so well since our founding in 1887. It’s part of the fabric of who we are and as a great University.”

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in ownership. “For example, if your house is worth 20 percent less than your mortgage, this public entity will come in, and in essence take ownership in that 20 percent so you are no longer underwater.” However, the program would cost a lot of money, and would probably require the help of the Federal Reserve, Walden said. Obama lost his battle with

Suggs said while the event will be on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, he hopes attendees will take the time to not only remember those who lost their lives that day, but to those who lost them serving the country, and to those who continue to serve. “[9/11] was a tragic day, but so many people have done so

much and given so much since. This event is going to be one of tremendous respect and gratitude to all those alumni and people with N.C. State connections who have served our country well, and we are going to use the afternoon of 9/11 to honor them at our memorial Bell Tower,” Suggs said. “And I can’t think of a better place to do it.”

GOP representatives over the summer. He wanted to raise taxes on the wealthiest individuals and the most successful businesses. He again called on congress and republicans to raise taxes on those most fortunate. The majority of republicans, however, especially the Tea Party freshmen, were elected on the platform of never raising taxes on anyone — ever. Aaron Dancy, a senior in chemistry and chairman of the North Carolina State University College Republicans, said although he would have to do more research, tax breaks to

businesses proposed by the bill were a good idea. The bill proposes a $4,000 tax credit to businesses that hire workers who have been unemployed for more than six months. “If the person were out of work for more than six or nine months, then they are not paying taxes. It may be a good deal to take a couple grand loss and get them to pay something than not collect anything,” Dancy said. The bill, if passed, would not positively affect unemployment, according to economist.

I believe that they both feel welcomed and supported in the department,” Harrison said. The new faculty members said they are glad to be teaching at NCSU. “I’m very happy to have joined N.C. State. I had a very positive experience during my job interview here, and was delighted to be asked to join the university.” Megan Cherry, new professor in the department of history, said. Her teaching experience at NCSU has been satisfying and enjoyable so far, according to Cherry. Professor Matt May of the communication department said he joined NCSU because of its reputation and excellence of CHASS in general. “I chose N.C. State be-

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cause of its reputation of excellence in higher education. I should also mention that I was deeply impressed by the collegiality of my home department, communication, and the intellectual resources of the College of Human Arts and Social Sciences,” May said. He said he is encouraged by the learning attitude of students. ”I am moved by the passion of the students at N.C. State for learning. I also get a strong impression that the students highly value their education, which means a lot to me as a professor,” May said. He said he looks to motivate students by challenging them and helping them push their intellectual limit. “In all of my classes, I seek to cultivate a challenging environment in which students feel comfortable experimenting with new ideas and pushing themselves to reach new intellectual heights,” May said. Anna Manzoni said she

joined because NCSU and the sociology department in particular were the best fit in her job requirements. She also best satisfied the profile the college was seeking. She said she likes the freedom her job offers, and that her approach at teaching a class will differ depending upon what level class — be it undergraduate or graduate. She promised to give her best. “This [teaching methodology] varies a lot according to whether I am teaching an undergrad or a grad course. However, I always try to make the student actively engaged in class and to capture their interest in different ways,” Manzoni said. Her main aim is to educate students in her subjects and to mold them into future professionals. “I strive to educate them, in the specific topic I am teaching, but also more broadly, as citizen and future professionals,” Manzoni said.

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Freshman in poultry science Alexandria Cook serves herself some home-cooked food at Fountain Dining’s All Carolinas Meal Thursday.

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The Facts:

Last week, the White House instituted a new initiative entitled “We The People.” The initiative aims to increase the participation in government through forming an online petition system to contact the White House on important issues.

Our Opinion:

This program is not a revolutionary step in the way we are governed. However, it is a good step forward that will increase involvement in government.

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ith the “We The People” program anyone can form a petition online. If the petition has 5,000 signatures within 30 days of its creation, the White House guarantees to read and respond to it. This is a welcomed new platform for political discussion for those who do not believe a single letter to the White House will promote change. Any issue can be the driving force behind a petition; it is not limited to the staples of political discourse. Action from the administration will likely be reserved for the issues that garner the most attention. The 5,000 signatures that are a minimum for White House attention are likely not enough for any real action to be taken, but this should not be discouraging.

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.

As networked as college students are, gathering thousands of online signatures should not be a problem if there is merit behind an issue. The system’s online capabilities make it perfect for establishing grassroots movements, as the Internet is one of the few places where a pyramid systems works. While few people have 5,000 or 100,000 friends, most unknowingly have access to that many people. Sending a petition to a 100 Facebook friends may eventually yield numbers one cannot imagine. Through the forwarding of the petition to others, the hundred it was originally sent to could balloon into thousands.

While the initiative has been criticized for having political motivations behind it, political motivations are not something that should be shunned. In fact, they should be embraced. Political aims, in their purest form, are only fulfilled when the needs of the people are met. The initiative is politically driven as it asks every citizen: “What changes are needed in the government?” The initiative will not benefit anyone without also benefiting the people. Setting up the system is great, but it will not gain a sizable amount of votes by itself. Votes will only be gained if action is taken on the petitions that are presented to the

White House. It is true that if the White House takes action on the petitions presented, it’s likely Barack Obama will gain votes in the 2012 election from those whom the issue affects. However, it is also true that votes will not be gained, and may even be lost, if no action is taken. This system cannot take advantage of the people for political gain; it is only designed to provide mutualistic benefits. It seems our student government, through their use of Google TalkBin, and our federal government are both making a concentrated effort as of late to lend an ear to the issues of those they govern. The programs introduced by both are a good start, but they are meaningless if issues are not brought up in great enough numbers to require action from those who govern.

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t is a proven fact that if you want to have a healthy lifestyle, you need between six to eight hours of sleep every night. Apparently this does not apply to college students. For me, it is hard enough to get to bed before 1 a.m. If it’s Nijah my schoolToshumba not work keeping Staff columnist me up, then its some form of social media that’s keeping me from sleep. Studies show that sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being. These facts do not benefit the students who are in a constant struggle to get a decent night of sleep. Sleep deprivation has a great impact on academic performance. W he n you do not get enough sleep, classes seem long and boring. The classes would probably not feel this way if you were running on a full night of sleep instead of the few hou rs you were able to fit in between classes. It is amazing how many people I find sleeping on bean bags in the library when I know they could be using that time to study. But when else can they sleep? N.C. State has put in place quiet hours for each dormitory on campus. However, students really don’t listen or care much about quiet hours. Students are going to listen to their music as loud as they want to, talk loudly and constantly run up and down the halls. It’s as if they think they are the only ones that live there. During my freshman year, my suitemates and I were constantly annoyed with the group of guys that lived above us. They were constantly blaring their music and scream-

ing. Every day was a party for them. It did not matter how many times we complained or explained to them that we were trying to study or sleep, it never ended. If you are ever in a classroom and cannot seem to understand what your professor is talking about, it is not that you are not a smart individual, it is probably because you did not get enough sleep the night before. Studies from Stanford say sleep deprivation has many negative repercussions: it can contribute to memory problems and difficulty in logical reasoning, it can interrupt physiological processes related to hormone function and blood pressure and it is associated with decreases in both efficiency and ability to concentrate. There is no way to get around the fact that eight hours is just not very doable when you are a college student, especially if it is your first year. Unfortunately, this pushes college students to take naps as of ten as possible and ma kes ca ffei ne t hei r best friend. There are ways to make the most out of the little sleep you do get. For instance, exercise more. Even if you cannot get eight hours of sleep every day, exercising daily allows for a much deeper sleep and less chance of waking up in the middle of the night. You can establish a sleeping schedule, even though this seems impossible. As a student, it is very important that you go to sleep and wake up the same time every day. If you do not do this, it’s just the same as putting your body through constant jetlag. Your sleep deprivation is temporary. After college career is over you can begin your hibernation if you choose. Send Nijah your thoughts on sleeping to letters@technicianonline.com.

“There is no way to get around the fact that eight hours is just not very doable when you are a college student.”

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ithout question, my 21st birthday was one of the most memorable days of my life, but probably for different Tara Beck reasons Guest columnist, and Campus than Coordinator most for N.C. State people. Greenpeace Around noon Aug. 29, I found myself sitting outside the White House alongside 143 other people, receiving the third and final warning to disperse. We refused to move, finding it easier to be arrested than sit idly by. This is how I chose to spend my 21st birthday — opposing the Keystone XL pipeline. I can honestly say I didn’t have so much as a speeding ticket to my name before this week. What made me decide to engage in non-violent direct action to stop a pipeline? I wish I had a straight answer for you. Knowing it had to be done didn’t cut it for me. I’m not alone in that; I have met plenty of people who, like myself, are aware that

if something isn’t done about the environmental issues facing our generation (in this case the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, the Tar Sands, and climate change in general), we will soon face ecological catastrophe. But thought is not enough. Action is the only thing that changes the world. Though I knew this for years, I still did nothing. I cannot tell you what combination of factors made me re a l i z e my own hypocrisy. Whether it was seeing people (fellow students, my parents, activists and religious leaders) living the changes they deemed necessary or simply hearing first hand how people are being affected by the UK-size extraction of some of the dirtiest fossil fuels on earth, I realized that if we have no will to change the world, then we have no right to criticize it. The Keystone XL pipeline brings with it rampant destruction of the Boreal Forests, poisons used to extract the oil, thousands of gallons of toxic waste, serious health risks to the livelihood of eight million people depend the Ogallala aquifer and further risk of ecological fallout. That is certainly something worth

“Action is the only thing that changes the world. Though I knew this for years, I still did nothing.”

“I think the most important thing is poverty, because there is so much of it and I don’t think it gets enough attention as it is.”

criticizing and changing. When the police officer who arrested me requested I stand, those around me put their hands on my shoulders and called out “happy birthday.” While the officer put me in zip ties, hundreds of my fellow protesters sang “happy birthday,” most of whom didn’t know me. I had never felt like I was doing something that was truly right more so than I did in that moment. I knew right then that I would never regret my choice. So far, 1,253 Americans have been arrested in the ongoing Tar Sands Action in Washington, D.C. Though the non-violent direct action has been completed, we have yet to block the pipeline. October seventh is the date of the final State Department hearing concerning the Keystone XL pipeline and another big action is in the works (more detials available at tarsandsaction. org). I encourage everyone to join the ground swell that is the current environmental movement as we work to head off the storms of our grandchildren and preserve nature as we know it. Send Tara your thoughts on the Keystone XL pipeline to letters@technicianonline.com.

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“I would definitely try to have a conversation about my Christian beliefs. If he were to believe in that, it would definitely affect the decisions he makes in the Oval Office.” Kalep Kanode freshman, civil engineering

“I would talk to him about the debt crisis, because we are in a heap of trouble right now.” Gabby Brautmon freshman. biology

“I think poverty is an important issue. A lot of people that really need support from the government don’t get it, and the ones who don’t need it do get it.” Taylor High freshman, biomedical engineering

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N.C. celebrates sustainable agriculture

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N.C. State will host several workshops and presentation of statewide sustainable agriculture week. Allison Eason Correspondent

Based upon farming principles that make the most efficient use of non-renewable land resources, sustainable agriculture enhances the quality of life for farmers and surrounding communities. The Center for Environmental Farming Systems will host a week-long event on the importance of sustainable agriculture and locally grown foods. CEFS is an organization striving to help citizens become aware that locally grown and sold food is better for the environment and for their pocket.

The money spent on food in this state will help boost the economy and gives citizens the opportunity to become more engaged in what they are putting in their own bodies. Mass produced agricultural products have an increased chance of becoming contaminated. By favoring sustainable agriculture, people are making the conscious choice to stand up for local farmers that will better protect their health. “The idea of Sustainable Agriculture Week is celebrating local agriculture and what is produced on local farms,” John O’Sullivan, CEFS associate director of the N.C. A&T University, said. According to O’Sullivan, students should become increasingly aware of the food system and its importance to our personal and environmen-

tal health. With the abundance of food choices available today, people often pile on the junk. The reality is that humans are facing some of the worst health issues ever seen in human history, many stemming from poor diets. Nancy Creamer, associate director of CEFS, is a professor of sustainable agriculture and community based food systems at N.C. State. Creamer feels students should be aware of the growing job opportunities created through sustainable agriculture. According to Creamer, jobs are emerging from new farm enterprises, local marketing, non-profits programs, universities and cooperative extensions. “There is a multiplier effect when we support local agriculture and the money circulates

in our local economies, and job creation is a direct benefit,” Creamer said. Students with a growing interest in sustainable agriculture may choose to minor in Agroecology or become a volunteer with CEFS and its programs. Graduate students from the University have formed a student group that focuses on sustainable agriculture and undergraduate students are encouraged to create their own organizations. A simple way for people to become involved in the CEFS mission is by making a commitment to spend 10 percent of their existing food dollars to support North Carolina food producers, businesses and communities. According to Creamer and O’Sullivan, with each person doing their part to make a commitment,

great changes will occur to the economy by helping to create jobs in a time of economic downturn. O’Sullivan said he recommends people should stop by their local Whole Foods Market, a grocery that continues to support local farmers by featuring regionally grown and produced foods. As a part of Sustainable Agriculture Week, students will have the opportunity to view a controversial documentary, Ingredients, Sept. 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center. Filmgoers may participate in a panel discussion and registration is free. The film’s highlights include learning more about sustainable agriculture, the importance of seasonal eating, the problems with importing crops and related topics. Ingredients

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Yates Mill Pond Harvest Festival N.C. State Tailgate Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Eastern Farm Tour Chatham County Cooperative Extension and CCCC screening of The Greenhorns Source: cefs.ncsu.edu

uncovers the detriment of a society that faces malnutrition and how people have lost sight of the origins of their food. Creamer and O’Sullivan said they encourage people to come out to the events, or to at least consider making local consumption a conscious habit for healthier lifestyle.

New dating website for students and alumni Date My School provides a safe and secure environment for college students looking for online dating. Ashley Simons Staff Writer

The evergrowing number of dating websites has made it difficult to decide which one to join. Since the majority of the sites are open to anyone with Internet access, it can be somewhat frightening to try to get to know a stranger. But people looking for romance don’t have to venture too far beyond their comfort zone with Date My School, an online platform to help students and alumni discover new but not completely foreign people. DMS is not just for finding dates, but shares characteristics with other popular

social networks. Columbia University students Jean Meyer and Balazs Alexa created DMS after experiencing difficulty connecting with other students in their department. The site launched at Columbia University Nov. 2010 and within a week had almost 1,300 members sign up. DMS was only open to Columbia University students until Dec. 2010 when NYU was added to the database. DMS has since branched out to over 350 schools and on Aug. 17, launched N.C. State’s access to the network. The site now has over 31,000 members. Users may set up their profile to be as private or as public as they choose. The site contains a private inbox and instant messaging features. DMS also allows users to “Like” someone, which is a f lirty hint, “Save” someone, which adds

them to the users favorites, platform worldwide,” Walland notifies the user when ner said. The site’s advanced privacy others are online. Users can also post messages on others’ settings grants exclusivity to active students and alumni profiles. DateMySchool is different and users can control what dafrom other dating websites in tabases their profile is placed the sense of its requirements in. DMS users are also unable to be for memsearched bership. for According through to DM S’s Google, public relagiving tions repusers anoresentative, nymity. Melanie “I l i ke Wallner, t he idea on l y s t uthat it is dents and Melanie Wallner, DMS public exclusive alumni relations representative to college w it h acstudents tive school email accounts may join the and I feel that it would be a site. This allows users to feel potential interest to me,” Kela safer when interacting with Farmer, a senior in communication, said. other users. The unique feature about “DMS is the safest online

“Users only see people they want to contact and who want to be contacted by you.”

DMS is the new demographic created to target students and alumni who are looking for something other than romance. “It’s a reversed social network, showing you people you don’t know but can trust,” Wallner said. The filtering functions on the site allow users to find people that have similar interests and goals. If a user only wants to make friends, they can select that option in the search section and be linked to other users who only want to make friends. The same goes for users who want study partners or those who want romance. “Users only see people they want to contact and who want to be contacted by you,” Wallner said. Lauren Allen, a senior in communications said she would use the site.

“It sounds like a cool way to meet people around campus, with your similar interests,” Allen said. Universities in the surrounding area also connected on the DMS network include: Du ke, E lon, U NC ,U NCCharlotte, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Wilmington and Wake Forest. For users that don’t want their friends to know they’re a part of the site, a profile access limit is available for use. This will block the user’s page from people they already know. DMS has an extremely rapid turnover rate. According to Wallner, many members have gotten dates within 30 minutes of creating a profile. “A few people have even gotten married,” Wallner said. “One couple met through the site and got married 10 days later.”

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echnician’s weekly “Spotted in the Brickyard” highlights a fashionable student found in the Brickyard. From eclectic and vintage to classic and chic, Technician will be sure to bring you fresh looks every week.

Micaiah Norby, a sophomore in international relations, sported a romper from England’s New Look ($40) and rainbow sandals ($40). She accessorized her outfit with a pair of sunglasses she borrowed from a friend, and an Aldo bag ($50). Norby gets her fashion inspiration from actresses such as Zooey Deschanel, along with European fashion.

Meghan Drake a senior in business administration boasted a trendy outfit composed of a shirt from Banana Republic ($30) and shorts from Forever 21 ($10). She accessorized her outfit with a cardigan from Nordstrom Rack ($15) and sandals from a discount shoe store ($30). “I don’t really have a style,” Drake said. “But Banana Republic is my favorite store.”

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organ McCormick always felt something was out of place, even when she was a child in kindergarten. She liked the idea of being a girl better than a boy even then, but also knew it was wrong and would inconvenience other people, so she pushed her feelings down. Story By Ankita Saxena | photos By jordan moore

morgan’s story McCormick is a transgender, a person whose gender identity does not match his or her birth sex. Born as a boy, she had an instinct telling her she should have been a girl. According to McCormick, she kept suppressing herself until she was 22 years old. All throughout school she buried herself into work and various projects such as developing a social network so she wouldn’t have to think about herself and what was bothering her. At this time, she had overwhelmed herself with work so much that she would sleep only two to four hours every night. But when she graduated from N.C. State in 2009, she finally had to think about her life and how she was living it, and realized that she could not go on as a boy anymore. “I realized what a big disservice I had done to myself all these years living like this” she said. “ I was sure I would become horribly depressed if I would continue to lead my life like this, until of course I continued to drown myself in work and ignore all my other feelings. “ The decision to change to be a girl, of course, required a lot of courage. “I didn’t know of anyone else who felt the same way I did, and thought I was probably one of a kind.” When McCormick made this decision, she said she braced herself for abandonment by her family and friends. She was even prepared to leave North Carolina if need be. “I made a pact with some friends in Boston who agreed to give me a place to stay ‘till I could find a job and settle down there,” she

said. Luckily none of her fears came to pass. The only problem she faced with her parents, who had always been very liberal, was their confusion with what her problem was. “There is very little education and information available on what transgenders are,” McCormick said. “More than anything, my mother was scared that somebody would kill or rape me because of my coming out.” McCormick has a very supportive girlfriend whom she has known for five years, and they have been together for two years, before McCormick underwent her personal transformation. “A few months into the relationship, I told her about my problems and she was very understanding,” McCormick said. “In fact, initially when I started taking estrogen supplements and testosterone blockers, my face and body was totally out of my control. I even used to look down while walking the whole time. At that time my girlfriend used to hold my hand and walk with me. Even now, if I ever get stares from people when we are outside together, it is she who stares back at them to make them stop.” She gets the feeling sometimes that she is rejected from jobs because of who she is, even though there is no way to be sure. However, it doesn’t bother her much at this time. “At this point in life, I am taking only minimum wage jobs which don’t have much work load as I need time to figure out other things about myself. It is a conscious decision to let my career goals take a back seat for now.”

the right terminology But McCormick’s story isn’t unique, as she thought at one time. Ian Pike, a senior in computer science, had the same uncomfortable feeling of not identifying as a girl, the gender he was born into. He too had felt this way since childhood, but really started questioning things around last Christmas, followed by counseling at the University. According to Pike, friends and family accepted his change easily. “You know it throughout your entire life but keep it to yourself until you can’t handle it anymore”, Pike said. “But there are also people who have a normal childhood but start sensing things to be out of place when they growup.” According to Pike, people need to be educated about these terms as most of them have a negative perception oftransgenders. “It’s hurtful for our community that many people just think we are pretending, trying to fool people into something we are not,” Pike said. “Gender and sexuality have a whole spectrum, not just black and white. Most people want to put you into neat little boxes, but things don’t always work that way.” Nicole Ware, a junior in education, said she identifies as a genderqueer. She never

felt quite like a boy or girl, but somewhere in between. Although born as a girl, she didn’t identify with the typical girl things people expected her to be excited about. She waited 20 years to get comfortable and grow into a girl but she said it never happened. “I was tired of waiting to become something,” Ware said. “It was awful to feel so wrong all the time. Finally about two years ago I started my own research on the Internet, and talked to people about genders and what it means for them. I realized that I didn’t identify strongly with either one, so decided to go with ‘genderqueer.’ It was more a discovery of me rather than what people feel about me. It was a relief to find the term genderqueer. I wasn’t waiting anymore to be something, finally I had an identity.” According to Ware, not enough people are interested in learning about the many different ways there are to be a person, other than just a boy or girl. “Transgender is about gender, not about sexuality,” Ware said. “People defined me as a lesbian because it was something they could understand, but that does not completely define who I am.”

Nicole Ware, a junior in education, relaxes outside Caldwell Hall with two of her favorite books Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Ware considers herself genderqueer, which is a broad term describing those who do not fit within traditional gender identities. She has struggled in the past with her identity, but reading her two books, Kate Bornstein’s “My Gender Workbook,” and “Genderqueer” by authors Joan Nestle, Riki Wilchins, and Clare Howell, helped her come to grips with her sexuality and gender.

Social ramifications People at the University aren’t just dealing with the issues the transgender community faces through counseling and therapy, but also through research. Kami Kosenko, an assistant professor of communications, recently conducted a study dealing with issues regarding sexual communication in the transgender community. She decided to research this when she found out that AIDS rates were relatively high in the transgender population. According to Kosenko, sexual safety for transgender individuals consists of a lot more than preventing sexually transmitted diseases. This safety encompasses their emo-

tional health and physical safety. “Transgender individuals face a high risk of violence at the hands of their sexual partners, if they reveal they had their gender changed,” Kosenko said. “In fact, hundreds of transgender individuals are murdered every year in such instances of violence.” In reference to Kosenko’s research, McCormick said she doesn’t agree she’s heard of transgender people facing violence, although not at the hands of their spouses or partners. “Kosenko has interviewed only a small set of people, and issues such as not revealing their sex change to partners cannot be attributed to all transgenders,” McCormick said.

introspection McCormick advised to anyone who is as confused as she was once to take time to work it out themselves. According to her, it is very easy for someone’s opinions to sway while in a fragile state. Rather than talking to a lot of people, she said she recommends introspection—to figure it out for oneself. Researching on the Internet and visiting support groups are a way to start. “The world is not as scary as you would think,” McCormick said. “The U.S. in par-

ticular has grown up a lot in terms of these issues.” And the most important thing, according to her, is to accept oneself and sort out the issues personally. “Don’t rely on surgeries or drugs to fix you,” McCormick said. “Coming out will surprise you. People you wouldn’t have expected to support you will be there for you. Of course, don’t expect everything to happen at once. It is best to find strength within yourself.”

Sitting alone, senior in computer science Ian Pike shows his struggle being a transgender student. Pike recently started taking hormones to complete his gender transformation, but wants people to see that gender is a gray area that is not well understood. “Gender isn’t binary,” Pike said. Many people confuse the terms “sex” with “gender,” but they are not the same. A person’s sex refers to the biological characteristics of a person, whereas gender describes someone’s social and behavioral attributes.

Respecting the nuances and terminology: Asexual: Socially speaking, a person who does not experience romantic or sexual attraction. Bigender: A person who moves between male and female social roles and behaviors either consciously or unconsciously, but not necessarily making physical changes. Bisexual: A person who is romantically and sexually attracted to members of both genders. Gay: A person who is romantically and sexually attracted to a member of their same gender.

Genderqueer: A person not wishing to identify with one gender or another to avoid social imperatives associated with being either male or female. People who identify as genderqueer are not necessarily trans. Intersex: Proper term for people who possess sex characteristics from both sexes. Lesbian: A woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women exclusively. Transgender: A person whose gender identity does not match their birth sex. Source: Morgan McCormick

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knows how to manage a game while employing a short passing attack that has been synonymous with Wake Forest football in recent years. If the Pack wants to throw him off his rhythm and take away the passing game, they need to get to him early and often. Look for the Pack to mix up reads while liberally employing blitzes to exploit weaknesses in the pass blocking of the offensive line. If they can apply the needed pressure, the secondary should have an easier time matching up with Wake’s quick but inexperienced wide receivers. While stopping the Deacons through the air will surely help, the Pack also needs to keep running back Joshua Harris in check. While his numbers against Syracuse were forgettable, he has shown that he has potential to open up the field with his explosiveness and blazing speed. State’s front seven will need to win the battle in the trenches against Wake’s experienced but shaky offensive line, which may prove difficult with the absence of senior J.R. Sweezy, who is out with a fractured foot. The Pack’s best chance to win comes with the success of the patchwork defensive line

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and their ability to prevent the running game from being established. Mike Glennon should show improvement this week against a secondary that has been porous in recent years. Junior R.J. Mattes recognized that improved performance from the offensive line is imperative to the success ofGlennon and the Pack offense. “We had some blown assignments and beat ourselves [on last weeks sacks],” Mattes said. “It took us a while to get the running game started last week, so we’ll get it started in the first half instead of the second half” The offense will take on a Demon Deacon defense that has frequently struggled to stop both the run and the pass, a result of an undersized defensive line and weak secondary. The Deacs often have to compensate for their lack of size by utilizing deception, showing one play, then audibling another. This trick keeps offenses on their heels and allows for Wake’s players to play to their strengths. Senior tight end George Bryan described the schemes as difficult, both as a blocker and a receiver. “They give a lot of fronts to try and confuse you,” Bryan said. “[They] do a good job of confusing the offense and making people figure out what they got to do before the ball’s snapped.” Expect senior Curtis Underwood

and junior James Washington to see a lot of action in the first half while State seeks to both establish the run to counter mixed defenses and take pressure off Glennon as he adjusts to life as a starter. Don’t be surprised if the coaches try out a no-huddle offense as well; Wake looked tired and winded in the fourth quarter of their loss to Syracuse, an indication of a lack of conditioning. If State can get out to an early lead, Wake will struggle to respond as they typically wear down as the game progresses and struggle to come back from behind. The Pack enters the weekend favored by a point and hoping to come home with their first away victory over their in-state rival since 2001. A win relies heavily upon the defensive line, who could be missing two starters, andGlennon’s performance. “It’s real important [to get the win], especially being a senior and being my last year,” Bryan said. “But it’s also important for the team to get a win. We haven’t won there in ten years. That’s a big deal.” If the Pack can apply pressure, stop the run, and get an early lead, they’ll have no trouble coming back to Raleigh with a “W” and ending the ten years of futility in Winston-Salem.

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the off-season, the Hurricanes’ debut in College Park wasn’t expected to go smoothly. Going back-and-forth in the rain, Al Golden watched his team come up just short of pulling off the type of win that would stamp a whole different tone on the season. With a bye week and then Ohio State looming, Miami will have a chance to regroup both physically and emotionally. Last Week: Maryland 32, Miami 24 This Week: Idle

Duke (0-1): In yet another nightmare, Duke dropped its opener to the Richmond Spiders. With the debacle behind them, Heisman Trophy frontrunner Andrew Luck comes to Durham with the rest of his No. 6 Cardinal. To say bowl hopes are on life support would be a major understatement for a program with 22 wins in the past 10 seasons. Last Week: Richmond 23, Duke 21 This Week: vs. #6 Stanford (3:30 p.m.) Miami (0-1): Rocked by scandal over

continued from page 8 State, the Hokies will travel to Greenville for a classic trap game at ECU. Quarterback Logan Thomas and star running back David Wilson are the reason Virginia Tech has national championship aspirations, but Dominique Davis’ passing ability could dash those hopes if Tech comes out flat. Last Week: Virginia Tech 66,

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N.C. State plans to host Richmond on Saturday. Nate Pedder Staff Writer

The N.C. State men’s soccer team has built up momentum heading into their game Saturday at 7 p.m. against Richmond. The Wolfpack is coming off an impressive showing at the Duke/Nike Classic this weekend and hopes to continue their strong play against the Spiders. At the Duke/Nike Classic, State played well against SMU, who at the time was ranked eighth nationally, resulting in a 1-0 win in overtime by the heroics of sophomore defender Gbenga Makinde. Two days later, though, the Pack fell to ninth-ranked U.C. Santa Barbara. With a sense of potential and momentum from the weekend, State enters Saturday’s match with confidence. The story for the Richmond Spiders is totally different. Richmond, so far this season, is 0-4-0 with three of those losses by 3 goals or more. The Spiders are coming off a 10-1 loss against Coastal Carolina. Entering a game against the up-andcoming Pack, Richmond has to fight to stop their downward slide. Freshman midfielder Ollie Kelly spoke of how even with State’s progress and Richmond’s recent struggles, the team is still treating this game like any other with the additional confidence that the previous weekend has given them. “We try to treat every game the same,” Kelly said. “We try to think about how we perform in practice and how we will potentially perform in the game. If we do this then we shouldn’t have trouble.” Defense for the Pack should not be an issue, as they have only allowed one goal this whole season, and the Spider’s offense is not very potent, scoring only three goals this season. However, State’s

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wake forest Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. Total Enrollment: 4,412 Established: 1834 Conference: Atlantic Coast Stadium: BB&T Field/Groves stadium Capacity: 31,500

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Wake Forest defensive back Kenny Okoro picks off a pass intended for redshirt junior wide receiver Donald Bowens in the Pack’s last encounter with the Deacons at Winston-Salem in 2009.

Pack endeavors to defeat Deacons N.C. State looks for first win at Winston-Salem in 10 years. Matt Hayes Staff writer

After Saturday’s victory over Liberty was in the books, N.C. State fans walked out of Carter-Finley Stadium with more questions than answers. How did the Wolfpack defense manage to give up so many yards? Why did it take the team so long to put the Flames away? And will this team be ready for

Wake Forest next week? While some of the questions may not garner the simplest response, the final one should be answered with a resounding “yes.” While the Pack’s debut was not what people had hoped it would be, they have the opportunity to open ACC play with a statement win and do something that no State team has done since the Philip Rivers era: win at Wake Forest. Even those who bleed red and white struggled to recall the last time the Pack returned from Winston-Salem with a victory. The fact is that it has been 10 years

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ACC ROUNDUP compiled by Sean Fairholm Maryland (1-0): Uniforms aside, Maryland’s Monday night triumph over Miami has benefits all over the place. Danny O’Brien and the Terps will take a week’s rest before hosting West Virginia in a critical nonconference match up. Last Week: Maryland 32, Miami 24 This Week: Idle

Clemson (1-0): Tajh Boyd’s dynamic second half play in last week’s romp over Troy only means one thing: the Tigers will need to stay in rhythm against Wofford before starting on a daunting row of games, including key contests against Auburn, Florida State and Virginia Tech. Last Week: Clemson 43, Troy 19

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since they’ve won, and the losing streak will continue if State plays like it did last week. Despite entering the showdown at 0-1, Wake Forest showed they are a different team than they were last season, when the Pack cruised to a 38-3 victory at Carter-Finley. Senior T.J. Graham watched Wake last week and was impressed. “It was a pretty good game,” Graham said. “They should have pulled that one out. Unfortunately they lost, but they should’ve won…it just came down to the last second.”

Anchoring the Demon Deacon offense is sophomore quarterback Tanner Price. While young, he has a full season of experience as starter, putting up memorable performances along the way. Last week, Price played what some might consider the best game of his career, finishing with 289 yards passing and three touchdowns before succumbing to a leg injury in the fourth quarter. He showed that he

This Week: vs. Wofford (3:30 p.m.)

will be tough to take down. Last Week: N.C. State 43, Liberty 21 This Week: at Wake Forest (3:30 p.m.)

#5 Florida State (1-0): FSU prepares for a monster match up with Oklahoma by playing the easiest team on its schedule, Charleston Southern. Electrifying wide out and kick returner Greg Reid is out for the game, but the ‘Noles won’t have any difficulty running over a Buccaneer team who lost 62-0 at UCF last weekend. Last Week: FSU 34, LouisianaMonroe 0 This Week: vs. Charleston Southern (6 p.m.) N.C. State (1-0): With an Atlantic division match up starting the Pack’s ACC schedule, a solid road win would restore much of the confidence fans lost in a sloppy opening week win versus Liberty. If Earl Wolff and company can reverse last week’s performance and clamp down on the intermediate passing game, State

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The Wolfpack nearly skunked the Deacons, winning 38-3. Former quarterback Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more. Former linebacker Nate Irving set a school record for tackles for a loss in a single game with eight, edging out the previous record of six held by Mario Williams. The last time State played the Deacs at home, however, was a very different story. Wake Forest won 30-24 after breaking Wilson’s record of 379 pass attempts without an interception; Wilson threw two interceptions on that day. N.C. State hasn’t defeated Wake Forest in Winston-Salem since 2001.

Did You know? When Wake Forest opened Groves Stadium in 1968, their first game was a loss to N.C. State.

Players to watch for: N.C. State Senior WR T.J. Graham Redshirt Senior QB Mike Glennon

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Wake Forest (0-1): After a heartbreaking loss to Syracuse, Wake desperately needs a win versus State to keep postseason hopes alive. Road tests at Boston College, UNC, and Clemson await, and that doesn’t even begin to mention home bouts with No. 5

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N.C. State QUESTIONABLE Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder OUT Mustafa Greene, HB - foot J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot Thomas Teal, DT - foot Andrew Wallace, OG - knee Logan Winkles, FB - knee

Sophomore NG Nikita Whitlock

OUT FOR SEASON Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee Sterling Lucas, LB - knee

Florida State, No. 11 Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and Maryland. Last Week: Syracuse 36, Wake Forest 29 (OT) This Week: vs. N.C. State (3:30 p.m.)

had UNC’s offense firing on all cylinders against James Madison, but Rutgers should offer a stiffer challenge. The Heels’ ACC opener will be next weekend when they host Virginia. Last Week: North Carolina 42, James Madison 10 This Week: vs. Rutgers (12:30 p.m.)

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Boston College (0-1): Chase Rettig’s 375 passing yards gives BC hope for the future, but the future needs to arrive fast. ConferenceUSA’s defending champion, UCF, will be favored by a touchdown down in Orlando, and Boston College still has to finish its schedule with six teams who played in bowl games last season. Last Week: Northwestern 24, Boston College 17 This Week: at Central Florida (8 p.m.)

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Georgia Tech (1-0): They may just be the last team anyone expects to lead the country in passing efficiency, but after one week, that is precisely the case. The Jackets passed for the most yards (365) in one game since Paul Johnson took the helm three years ago. The Rambling Wreck will head out to Middle Tennessee this weekend as a large favorite, but this time around last season’s top rushing unit should be the main reason for victory. Last Week: Georgia Tech 63, Western Carolina 21 This Week: at Middle Tennessee State (7 p.m.) North Carolina (1-0): Quarterback Bryn Renner and running back Giovani Bernard

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Virginia (1-0): With last Saturday’s mission complete, UVA will continue to stay focused on the six win mark in Bloomington, Indiana. The Hoosiers are coming off of a bad loss to Ball State, but will try to represent the Big 10 well by forcing Cavs’ quarterback Michael Rocco into some poor decisions. Last Week: Virginia 40, William&Mary 3 This Week: at Indiana (7 p.m.) #11 Virginia Tech (1-0): After making easy work of App

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