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2012
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April shines light on sexual assault issue
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During a month of sexual assault awareness, students are exposed to various organizations. Sarah Dashow Staff Writer
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The N.C. State Parkour and Free Running Club warms up before practice in the field in front of D.H. Hill Library. The club has practice Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week at 6 p.m. Each practice begins with stretching and warm up exercises; they then roam different parts of campus to find a variety of elements to interact with. Team member Brian Grose, junior in parks, recreation and tourism, said he got involved with the club because “it makes me get out and do something.” Club members said new people are always welcome.
Campus transit connects with students
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and the N.C. State Women’s Center has partnered with The Movement to emphasize this awareness on campus. Carolina Alzuru, rape prevention education coordinator, says she thinks the point of the month is to inform people who might not be paying attention. “I think most of the issues that have months related to them are really important issues,” Alzuru said. “People are working on these issues year long, but [it helps] having a whole bunch of
stuff happen all at once.” Bryan Perlmutter, junior in business administration and member of The Movement, speaks on the importance of these awareness months in a university setting. “In The Movement, we believe we need to change our culture in order to prevent all forms of interpersonal violence. In order to change this culture we must first be able to have everyone understand the severity of the issue,” Perlmutter said. “Awareness months and events on campus enable us to begin a campus-wide conversation about what is happening.” Perlmutter oversees Denim Day, a nationwide movement established in California in 1999. This will take place in the Brickyard April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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With the implementation of two town hall style meetings, campus transit hopes to get student input. Elise Heglar News Editor
Av new campus mobility plan has inspired two town meetings to be held later this month where students will be able to ask questions and discuss new ideas. Brian O’Sullivan, University program manager for transportation, said buses, rails and other potential transportation changes will be discussed at the meeting. The reason for holding the meetings, according to O’Sullivan, is to find a casual way to connect with students. “Generally, we’re not student heavy. We haven’t done much publicly that would catch the eye of not only students, but faculty and staff as well,” O’Sullivan said. The meetings will be very casual and relaxed, according to O’Sullivan. “This is a drop-in kind of event. t’s not a formal meeting with long winded presentations,” O’Sullivan said. One of the main proposals that will be discussed is potential change on Dan Allen Drive. The idea for change on Dan Allen comes in lieu of issues with pedestrians on the street during the day. If the idea is accepted, the only vehicles allowed on the street during the day would be official University vehicles, emergency personnel and Wolfline buses. “Essentially, we’ll likely propose that Dan Allen would be closed during the day from nine to five to general traffic,” O’Sullivan said. A main benef it to holding meetings like this, according to O’Sullivan, is the way it gives students the ability to ask questions and share ideas directly with people who handle University transportation. “There might be items presented that we’re not quite sure how to handle, and we’ll be soliciting any and all comments about it from students,” O’Sullivan said. Some of the issues O’Sullivan ex-
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Runners stop to eat their dozen doughnuts at the Krispy Kreme Challenge Saturday, Feb. 4. More than 7,700 runners registered to run and eat almost 100,000 doughnuts.
An old survey has brought a new life to campus traditions, encouraging students to try out some traditions unique to our University. Jessie Halpern Deputy News Editor
A 2010 survey has taken a life of its own, representing campus traditions and helping new students understand why their University is special. If you’ve gone through an orientation on campus since 2010, you may remember receiving a very unique deck of cards. These cards were designed by members of Student Government and CSLEPS to showcase the student body’s 54 favorite things to do at N.C. State. Given out to incoming students, the deck is meant to encourage pride and involvement on campus. “I love the deck,” Andy Walsh, junior in political science and incoming student body president, said. “I think students really have enjoyed the decks…[we] have worked a lot on them and
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David Morrison, freshman in biology and nutrition, leaves his mark on the Free Expression Tunnel. Since the 1960s the tunnel has been famous for being the place on campus where students can go and express themselves through paint.
[they] are all targeted to get students involved in what makes N.C. State unique, and that is pretty special. [It] has the potential for students to create a lasting bond with their university and the memories they
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make.” Walsh currently serves as chair of Student Government’s traditions commission, so making University traditions is especially important to him.
The cards were born when a survey was sent out in 2010, asking students to list their favorite things about the University and the tradi-
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