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SBO takes to the streets to register students Lindsey Rosenbaum Deputy News Editor

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Ashley Simons-Rudolph said she didn’t expect the antagonism she received from some affiliates and former employees when she took over as director of N.C. State’s Women’s Center a year ago.

“I acknowledge the negativity, but gender equity can’t wait,” SimonsRudolph said. “There’s no time for drama. We need to focus on our mission.”

The drama Simons-Rudolph referred to came to public light in June, when Juliette Grimmett, the center’s former assistant director of interpersonal violence services, resigned from her position with a letter accusing Simons-Rudolph of bullying employees and affiliates, abandoning the center’s focus on interpersonal violence services, and poor communication skills, among other things. The letter was distributed on a campus e-mail list At the time, Grimmett wasn’t the only one with sore feelings. Her sentiments were echoed by several affiliates of the Women’s Center– most recently by two students who manage The Movement, a student group funded by the center that runs workshops on avoiding interpersonal violence.

The students, LaSonya Harris and Michelle Clayton, both senior sociology majors, said SimonsRudolph threatened to cut off The Movement’s funding if they spoke out against her.

Simons-Rudolph denied ever making such a threat.

“The Movement is a registered student group,” she said. “I do not have the authority or desire to shut it down, nor does any of my staff,” Simons-Rudolph said.

Simons-Rudolph said the entire staff of the Women’s Center wrote and signed an open letter to the

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SBO is working to alert students of the opportunities on campus to get involved with the election, including registering to vote in Wake County whether or not they are registered in their home counties.

Voting will be conducted on campus at Tally Student Center.

Some students, once registered,

University Transportation is offering several new Wolf line night routes to help students travel safely this fall.

Transportation made changes to all routes and added some new ones as well. There are now five night routes; these include Wolf Prowl, Night Wolf, Centennial Night, Werewolf Shuttle and Full Moon. Of those, four routes operate during the week. The routes run from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

“We wanted to figure out a way to get more people to ride the Wolf line at night,” Brian O’Sullivan said. O’Sullivan is the University Transportation Program Manager.

University Transportation made several changes to the Wolfline in addition to creating new routes.

“Transportation decided to increase the number of routes, speed up the route times and have more stops in residential destinations,” O’Sullivan said.

Changes were made to the

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Irene Cadwell, campus organizer for the New Voter’s Project, watches as David Barwick, a sophomore in paper science, registers to vote. The New Voter’s Project, a nonprofit and nonpartisan group, hopes to register 2,000 students on campus this semester. The chance to register to vote on campus “is good because it’s convenient and easy for us to do,” Barwick said.

combat voter apathy on campus.

“We, as the youth, have a voice,” Yolanda Munoz, freshman in sports management, said. “I just found out that last year’s election came down to the youth vote and the African American vote, so students have to know we have a voice and we have to use it.”

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students of The Movement to outline the center’s mission in an attempt to improve the relationship between The Movement and the center.

The center will host an informational meeting on Sept. 11 for students to come and learn more about the center’s purpose.

“None of this is personal,” Simons-Rudolph said. “It’s a sign of healthy growth that everyone is engaging in the conversation.”

While Grimmett’s letter began a conversation about the center’s treatment of IPV services under its new director, SimonsRudolph said she was working hard to allay students’ concerns.

“The resignation of any employee is difficult, but I can assure you we are very committed to IPV services,” SimonsRudolph said. “Ms. Grimmett’s position was actually part-time, her replacement, who will start Sep. 10, was hired for a full-time position.”

The recent hire of a full-time employee brings to light another concern Grimmett and others voiced throughout the summer: the non-renewal of a Department of Justice grant funding IPV services. The center did not re-apply for the grant, though N.C. State had been a recipient of the money–more than $300,000–for several years.

“We have many grant opportunities, and we made a businessrelated decision to not reapply for this one, though we have applied for others,” SimonsRudolph said. “We are serious about IPV services, and there have been no changes to the services offered without this grant because of student fees.”

starting Sept. 4 and, according to Munoz, tickets were recently distributed through SBO for this event.

However, 50 tickets were removed from the N.C. State roster and given to UNC-Chapel Hill.

“We are the biggest university in the state, but I think students either don’t know about [their opportunities], or they don’t care,” Munoz said.

Can Republicans ‘Change it’?

Paul Ryan takes the stage at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Joshua Napier Editor-in-Chief of the University of Tampa’s Minaret

There’s a theme to day three of the Republican National Convention: We can change it. In Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s speech at the RNC tonight, he opened with concerns of Obamacare stating that it goes against the plans of our American forefathers.

“I think if James Madison himself, the father of the Constitution, were here today, he would agree, the whole damn [Obamacare] is still unconstitutional,” Paul said, followed by applause from the crowd.

“The power to tax and spend is restricted by the enumerated powers.

So how do we fix this travesty of jus-

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tice? There is only one option left, who will elect Mitt Romney so we we have to have a new president.” can repeal Obamacare.”

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s presence at the Tampa Bay Ryan agrees with Sen. Paul, and has Times Forum cannot go unnoticed. been working with Mitt Romney to The applause breaks in-between provide a solution to reform Medi- his speech fill the room and the care, ending Obamacare they claim hallways in which attendees walk will work on a market-based system through during other speeches seem that will conto be empty as all trol the outof the seats appear of-control taken. I asked the spending. c a mpa ig n repRyan, arguresentative from ably the most California sitting anticipated next to me what Sen. Rand Paul s p e a ker of he thought about the night said Ryan, and he told that Obama’s pushed health care me he can’t argue with the guest’s law has “no place in a free society . . enthusiasm. . The president has declared that the “The greatest threat to medicare debate over government-controlled is Obamacare, and we’re going to health care is over. That will come as stop it,” Ryan said. news to the millions of Americans

“the whole damn [Obamacare] is still unconstitutional,”

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The Students for Barack Obama has recently been active on campus in order to register voters for the upcoming elections in November.

“Our main goal is to educate the student population about voting,” Jazmyne Childs, a sophomore in First Year College and student athlete liaison with SBO, said. “How to [vote] the right way and getting students involved on campus.”

According to Childs, the right way to vote is to be an educated voter, and the best way to be informed is to be aware of one’s own political ideals then, after thorough research, Childs recommends students find a candidate whose ideals align with their own.

While SBO is affiliated with the Democratic Party, it encourages bipartisan registration on campus.

“We do not discriminate,” Childs said. “We encourage registration among everybody so it can be, if anything, a fair race and vote at N.C. State.”

While voter apathy remains a prevalent issue among collegeaged students, the numbers in the 2008 elections did not support this.

Voter turnout in 2008 increased by five million, the most significant increase occurring in the 18 to 24 age group, a 49 percent increase.

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Post poned bec au se of complications from Tropical Storm Isaac, the first day of the Republican National Convention was festive and productive, with Mass. Governor Mitt Romney officially nominated as the GOP presidential candidate.

Shortly before 6 p.m., it was announced Romney had received the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the party nomination, but support for the Romney-Ryan campaign had begun earlier with the day’s first speakers.

“We have a message for America: Elect Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, and they will get this country working again,” Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republication National Committee, said as he opened the convention.

“With Mitt Romney’s experience and Paul Ryan’s expertise, we can expect

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great things from a RomneyRyan administration.”

The convention officially opened with a Hebrew prayer, followed by entertainment and festivities.

Though the official nomination could be considered a formality, it was still met with excitement.

“I was ecstatic,” Ralph Delia, president of the Bulls for Romney organization at USF, said. “I’m ecstatic at the direction the party is taking and I’m looking forward to a fight and hopefully a Romney win in November.”

But the nomination didn’t sit well with all — many Paul supporters and delegates who rallied at the Sun Dome on

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Simons-Rudolph said that the University showed its commitment to IPV services when it approved funding for two full-time IPV service employees at the Women’s Center.

“We have a bigger mission of supporting gender equity,” Simons-Rudolph said. “IPV services is an important component of that, but it’s not the only one.”

Another concern Harris and Clayton expressed was that the Women’s Center has recently been closed during business hours, leaving victims and survivors alone to fend for themselves.

Simons-Rudolph said that wasn’t true.

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tudents practice their balance for parkour club in the courtyard next to D.H. Hill Library. Club co-president Brian Grose, a senior in natural resources, directs new members, “No competition just working to better yourself ” Grose said. Meetings are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

“There is always, unless an odd emergency comes up, at least one person in the office during our regular business hours,” Simons-Rudolph said.

Simons-Rudolph did acknowledge, however, that there are times when staffers’ work takes them outside the center’s Harrelson Hall officers.

“We’re often not in the actual office, but this doesn’t mean we’re not at work,” Simons-Rudolph said. “The center is both a place and an idea, and when we’re in the office, it’s sometimes hard to engage with the students. We go out around campus and make a good faith effort to connect with survivors.”

Despite a sometimes-contentious first year, SimonsRudolph said she remains

focused on the center’s goal of gender equity.

“We welcome all students – those who agree with us and those who do not,” SimonsRudolph said. “I invite any concerned students to come to the Women’s Center and see what we’re really about.”

Simons-Rudolph said she wants students to understand that the center has a broad mission, one that goes beyond IPV services.

“We want to be a champion for gender equity with a goal to promote this for the entire Wolfpack family through educational programs, advocacy and leadership,” SimonsRudolph said.

She said the center is looking forward to its annual events and the addition of a men and masculinity coordinator who will engage men

THE WOMEN’S CENTER GOAL: Mission: The NC State Women’s Center is a catalyst and resource that advances gender equity and social justice through education, advocacy, and leadership for the campus community.

Vision: A Wolfpack community that champions gender equity and promotes respect for all.

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in discussions about healthy masculinity in collaboration with the GLBT Center.

“Gender is not just for women, it’s all of N.C. State,” Simons-Rudolph said. “Anyone is welcome at the Women’s Center, male, female or otherwise.”

POLICE BLOTTER

10:42 PM | DRUG VIOLATION Sullivan Hall Officer observed odor but was unable to locate source.

August 27 1:13 AM | SUSPICIOUS PERSON Dan Allen Drive Report of suspicious person.

Officers checked the area but did not locate anyone.

2:28 PM | LARCENY Alpha Sigma Phi Report of sign stolen from front of house.

2:42 AM | MEDICAL ASSIST-ALCOHOL Syme Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Referral pending.

3:08 AM | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Off Campus NCSU PD responded to Feather Lane after RPD cited student for underage possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of marijuana, and nuisance party violation. Two additional students were cited for underage possession and nuisance party violation. All three were referred to the university for same.

1:23 PM | LARCENY Lonnie Poole Golf Course Non-student reported theft of canopy from concession stand.

9:38 PM | FIRE ALARM Tompkins Hall Units responded to alarm caused by malfunction in system.

August 28 8:12 AM INFORMATION - UNIVERSITY DH Hill Library Report of verbally aggressive subject regarding religion.

Investigation revealed subject may have been misunderstood in dialogue. No action taken.

9:46 AM | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Aquatic Fish Lab Staff member reported striking a parked vehicle.

12:07 PM | FIRE ALARM Witherspoon Center FP responded to alarm caused by dirty smoke head.

5:56 PM | SAFETY PROGRAM Honors Village Commons Officer conducted engraving program.

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Sunday walked out of the Tampa Bay Times Forum after convention officials decided to stop calling the names of Paul delegates during roll call.

Paul took a surprise round of the convention f loor earlier in the day, minutes before the convention started, much to the fervor of his supporters, who swarmed around him, chanting, “President Paul” and “Let him speak.”

Centered on the theme of “We Built It,” the convention included many hig h-prof i le f irst-day speakers, including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, former Sen. Rick Santorum and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

“A victory for the Romney-Ryan ticket is not only a victory for the Republican Party, but a victory for America,” Priebus said.

But for Delia, Romney’s message on issues, especially on the economy, is especially appealing to college students.

“When people hear the real issues, I think it will really resonate with voters,” Delia said. “What Mitt Romney’s vision for the future means for us, as soon-to-be college graduates, is a job — and a wellpaying job at that.”

Various speakers spoke about problems they saw w ith Barack Obama’s presidency.

“The danger for America is already here in the form of the Democratic leaders in Washington,” Sharon Day, committee co-chair, said. “We know the problem: Their names are Obama, Biden, Reid, Pelosi and Holder. What they have done and will continue to do, should Obama be reelected, runs contrary to the values we believe in and the principles we stand for.”

The national debt has been a strong focus, after the installation of two national debt clocks on Monday. One clock counts total national debt, and the second tracks the increase during the actual convention.

Key democrats, including Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley gathered in a room mere steps away from the convention center.

“Tonight you’re going to see Chris Christie, a governor who has the fourthworst unemployment rate of any state in the nation, deliver his angry Don Rickles keynote extolling the virtues of their candidate, Governor Romney, who had one of the worst rates of job creation,” O’Malley said.

Delia said he is confident Romney can convince the American people his ticket is the answer to the country’s economic problems, and he hopes Bulls for Romney can help spread his message.

“Hopefully Bulls for Romney can win some votes here on campus,” Delia said. “I look forward to talking to voters and recruiting students. I’ve been a Romney supporter since 2007, so I’m ecstatic.”

also agree to volunteer around with SBO. “[When I registered], I was asked if I wanted to have a voice in the upcoming election, which I do,” Munoz said. “Personally, this is my first time voting and I just wanted to get involved.”

When looking to register voters, volunteers usually follow a similar script.

“I always ask first if a student is registered to vote,” Childs said. “If they say yes, I ask if they are registered in Wake County and I let them know the chance for voting here on campus.”

Volunteers choose their registration spots around campus based on how popular a certain spot is during a given time of day.

Typically, they will move around with a population influx but remain in the general area.

On average, SBO registers around 200 students a day, and involvement is spreading.

“Student response [to SBO] is really big,” Munoz said. “I think students just didn’t know about this before because if I hadn’t been approached I still wouldn’t know about it.”

According to Childs, SBO seems to be successful in getting the “spirit of voting” out on campus so far.

“No matter what party you’re affiliated with or who you want to win this upcoming election, everyone should get out there,” Childs said.

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Students exit the Wolflink Shuttle as it makes a stop outside of Wolf Village Wednesday night.

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downtown Raleigh bus route, Wolf Prowl, which now serves Wolf Village, Greek Village and E.S. King Village.

Wolf Prowl runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

According to Amanda Hammond, a junior in human biology, the changes to the Wolfline night schedule have made student life easier.

“I think it’s a great convenience for students,” Hammond said. “It is a safer alternative than taking a cab, especially since we have a large population of older students at Wolf Village.”

The Night Wolf route takes the place of route nine, the Gorman Local, at night.

Centennial Night, a route opened in anticipation of the completion of the Hunt

Library, offers students a safe form of transportation to Centennial Campus at night.

“With Hunt Library opening in January and new student housing coming in 2013, we are trying to set up the routes to allow the commute from Centennial to be as effective as possible,” O’Sullivan said.

Centennial Night also connects to Avent Ferry Apartments by Crest and Gorman Street. The route will circulate about every 18 minutes, O’Sullivan said.

The Werewolf Shuttle takes the place of daytime route seven, the Wolflink Shuttle.

The Full Moon connects residents with the most frequented stops on campus such as the D.H. Hill Library.

This route also has stops in Wolf Village, E. S. King Village and Greek Village.

Students without cars are

taking advantage of all the new routes, Kayloni Witherspoon, a senior in design studies, said.

“I think the new routes would be greatly appreciated, especially since I don’t have a car,” Witherspoon said. “I know many people don’t have cars on campus.”

The Full Moon, Werewolf Shuttle, Centennial Night and Night Wolf run on both week and weekend nights.

“The changes compliment the day routes which run from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.,” O’Sullivan said.

These new routes will allow students more flexibility and variety when they are traveling at night. Some of the routes are similar to the daytime ones, which will help make travel easier.

“N.C. State Transportation is not static, we are always changing,” O’Sullivan said.

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NIGHT BUS ROUTES Full Moon • Hillsborough St. night shuttle WolfProwl • Runs every 30 minutes SOURCE: NCSU TRANSPORTATION

There are more changes to come to Transportation.

Transportation bought five used buses about three years ago, which are now up for replacement.

“We have ordered five new 40 foot buses to replace the used ones,” O’Sullivan said.

The new buses should arrive to N.C. State Transportation sometime in November.

According to O’Sullivan, the new buses will be used on the most frequented routes.

Student Wolfpack Club membership is increasing Megan Dunton Correspondent

Members of the Student Wolfpack Club see the shortage of t-shirts at the club’s sign-up booth as a harbinger of a highly spirited year.

As any Wolfpack Welcome Week veteran or quick-learning freshman knows, free t-shirts are the name of the game during the first week of campus activities. One club in particular, the Student Wolfpack Club, ran out of small and medium t-shirts during their first meeting before Welcome Week events even started, according to the Student Wolfpack Club President Chris Bullard, a senior in political science.

Bullard also noted that Welcome Week events were good opportunities to inform others about the Student Wolfpack Club.

The Student Wolfpack Club was formed in 1991.

The club’s main purpose is to organize, support and help to promote all varsity Wolfpack athletic events. The club also boasts the title of the largest club on campus.

The current total number of members in the Wolfpack Club is 2,015 students.

To join the Student Wolfpack Club, students must fill out an online application.

Fees for one year are $30, and fees for all four years are $100.

Benefits for joining include premium seating at football and basketball games; invitations to club gatherings with athletes, coaches and alumni; and opportunities to get tickets to special games like bowl

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Redshirt junior safety, Earl Wolff, celebrates with the crowd after the N.C. State victory over Clemson in Carter Finley Stadium on Nov. 19, 2011. Wolff had a total of six tackles. The Wolfpack beat the tigers 37-13. The 24-point margin is the largest against Clemson since 1986.

games and ACC tournament games.

Members also receive a membership card, car decal, subscription to The Wolfpacker magazine and one of those infamous Student Wolfpack Club t-shirts.

The incoming class of 2016 has already raised the bar academically for admission standards, and they are continuing to raise the bar for the Wolfpack Club as well.

Bullard said that the club gets new members every day and that freshmen make up a large number of the new members.

Bullard confirmed that the freshmen were indeed spirited, as half of the Student Wolfpack Club members at the men’s soccer game against

Mercer on Sunday, August 26 were freshmen.

According to Bullard, there was already a lot of hype for football games among the freshmen and other new members.

Jacob Jackowski, a freshman in human biology and a member of the Student Wolfpack Club, already felt some of that excitement.

Jackowski said he was most excited for the basketball and football games. One of the main reasons Jackowski joined was for the opportunity to get priority seating at major games.

Increased performance of several N.C. State teams was another reason Jackowski contributed to his sports excitement and interest in the

Student Wolfpack Club.

The Student Wolf pack Club’s spike in membership this fall can also be contributed to the accomplishments of various athletic teams last year.

When asked if the winning trend of several sports teams was a cause of the increase in total members of the Student Wolfpack Club, Bullard said, “Oh yeah, without a doubt.”

Bullard also said the freshmen will have a lot to look forward to, as they are joining the club at a time when the teams of N.C. State Athletics are at their best.

N.C. State’s first football game is this weekend in Atlanta at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. The Student Wolfpack Club will not have

GET CONNECTED: To find out more about the Student Wolfpack Club, interested students should like their Facebook page or tweet them using the Twitter account @ncsu_SWC.

any scheduled events this weekend due to a large number of members traveling to the game.

All of the interns and board members of the Student Wolfpack Club will be at the game on Friday. Bullard said he wanted to give all members the chance to go to such a unique game.

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Appeal of a Blonde

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have naturally black hair, and I am proud. How many women can say the same? Every year in each of my classes, there is someone with obviously dyed blonde hair. (Obvious in that her naturally dark roots are creeping out of her skull.)

Lana Chiad I’m puzzled by how many Guest Columnist women are unhappy with their natural appearance, including myself. I straighten my hair almost every day because dealing with my naturally curly, frizzy hair is a pain. Even so, I could never imagine dying my hair such a drastically different color.

This obsession with blonde hair isn’t new.

Open a magazine and you’ll see that nearly every woman printed on those pages is thin, tall, white and blonde. The appeal of blonde hair is glamorized in other forms of media as well, including movies and television shows.

The stereotype of the fun, sexy girl who gets every man is always a blonde. Oh, there are brunettes in those stories, too, but they tend to be the shy, reserved ones who never get what they want in the end. No one wants to be the

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brunette, and what fascinates me is how literally women take that.

Attending a private prep school for five years before entering college allowed me to experience firsthand this dissatisfaction we girls have naturally. High school was a nightmare, but not for the obvious reason of being stuck at a private school with 113 students in my graduating class.

I was an outsider because I didn’t look like the other popular girls: the blonde, rich girls who dumbed themselves down to get the attention of the fairskinned, blonde boys. Groups of friends were formed with the criteria of this recessive gene, and I struggled to find my own clique to cling to.

When I return home for breaks, there are only a handful of people I still keep in touch with from high school because of the number of shallow relationships formed at my previous school. What

“Popular media undeniably plays a part in fostering insecurity among women”

your mother and your sister. Try to find one beautiful thing about each other. Do you love your mother’s vast knowledge? Do you love your sister’s taste in music? Maybe a friend’s artistic skills? Tell her. Let her feel good about some part about her that isn’t something you can immediately see. Physical beauty will continue to fade until you’re old, wrinkly, wearing Christmas sweaters and baking cookies all day.

Society has evolved in a way that devalues wit and skill, and emphasizes the labels we wear and the color of our hair. Women need to resist the pressure to be “perfect.” So the next time your friend talks about wanting to dye her hair, tell her how beautiful her natural hair is on her — her hair color is uniquely hers, so help her appreciate it and love herself just as you love her.

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{OUR VIEW} Relatable Romney not so relatable

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f you’re well acqua inted w it h Internet memes, then chances are you’ve seen the Relatable Mitt Romney meme. Relatable Romney is an Internet character born from sarcasm and public perception of Romney as an outof-touch one-percenter.

Relatable Romney’s image captions (written as if Romney himself is speaking) tend to go something like this: “I know looking for parking spots is hard... there are no helipads anywhere around here.”

Perhaps N.C. State students share Relatable Romney’s grief over lack of parking spots, but that may be the only common ground between the presidential candidate and young voters.

Organizing for America, the grassroots re-election tea m a f f i l iated w it h Obama for America, can be seen daily in the Brickyard registering student voters, regardless of political affiliation. No such group tied to Romney’s campaign can be spotted on campus.

In addition to Romney’s absence from campuses, the candidates rhetoric doesn’t exactly woo students—but to be fair, Romney’s rhetoric seldom woos anyone.

Somehow the words “students should get as much education as they can afford” don’t resonate well with students. While Obama recently fought for legislation to keep student loan interest rates low, Romney’s running mate is pushing for an economic plan that would cut $115 billion from the Depart-

ment of Education, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Nate Silver’s Five Thirty Eight blog on the New York Times website predicts that Romney will win 81 percent of the votes in North Carolina. However, North Carolina there’s only a 1.2 percent probability that our state will provide the decisive electoral vote. Let’s let the fact that Silver correctly predicted the outcome in 49 states in the 2008 election and all 35 senatorial elections in that year speak to his credibility.

As of now, Obama has a 68.7 percent chance of being re-elected, according to Sliver.

Obama has not only been visiting college campuses, but he has also been connecting with the younger voters online. on Aug. 29, the president held a “ask me anything” forum on Reddit. For an hour, Obama gave answers on questions about money, the new White House beer and everything in between. He ended the question-and-answer session by jokingly alluding to a meme that was created in his image—the president wrote, “By the way, if you want to know what I think of this whole Reddit experience— NOT BAD!” Young adults played a big role in the 2008 elections, and they’ll certainly be a factor in this year’s election. Although North Carolina seems to be going red in this election, Romney can’t expect to win this campaign without appealing to students and young adults.

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{ HEATHER’S VIEW } Plastic paradise...?

hanks to namely the Romans, Great Brita in and human rights activists, imperialism is no longer the hip thing to do. So how does Heather a powerTroutman ful society Staff Columnist conquer new land in our new era of civility? Simple, build a plastic island the size of Texas.

Tell me you’ve heard of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch floating off the coast of California. Captain Charles Moore, founder of the Algalita Marine Research Institute, discovered the synthetic monstrosity in 1997, and has ever since devoted his research to evaluating the severity of the desecrated waters and the probability of repair. His research has determined the only means of sanctification to be the abolition of plastic—a likely scenario, right?

Captain Moore has surveyed more than 40,000 miles of the North Pacific Ocean over the past 15 years collecting water samples to determine the percent of plastic saturation. On average, his samples from the Central Pacific contained plastic fragments weighing six times the mass of the compa red z oopla n kton. Along the coast of

southern California, plastic outweighs plankton by 250 percent. This problem is not particular to surface waters. More than one-third of bottom-water fish, serving as the base of the marine food chain, tested toxicity levels more than one million times the levels found in the terrestrial environment.

Horrific concentration levels of toxic substances result from persistent organic pollutants which bio-accumulate in plant and animal tissues as the mass of synthetic plastics breakdown but their inert chemical compositions do not. As larger fish and mammals consume highly toxic bottom-feeders, the concentration of POPs becomes biomagnified up the food chain to toxicity levels sufficient to kill a healthy adult. Current water samples date plastic particles all the way back to the late ‘70s.

Pretend the task of combing the entire ocean for clean up is feasible (because it is not) and would not disrupt and potentially destroy all marine ecosystems (which it would.)

Which countries or international organizations could afford and man such a task?

Accepting the gross truth that our oceans will forever remain polluted from the past fifty years of throwaway societies, what restoration options are available? None.

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Proper waste disposal is not the answer; POPs accumulate in ground water contaminating plants, our drinking supply, all animals and every human on earth, including those in the womb, according to the World Health Organization. Recycling will not solve the problem either. Even if the entire world population became 100 percent efficient in recycling, only 8 percent of plastics manufactured are eligible to be recycled based upon composition, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

The only solution is the abolition of inert synthetic plastics. Why our society is in staunch opposition of restraint from manufacturing products that never breakdown—forever persistent—is beyond my comprehension.

Like every other element of industrialized life, politics manipulate scientific data and opinions; favoring reduced production costs and durability over biological integrity. This ignorant compromise will likely catalyze the demise of this system.

Either we proactively mitigate drowning our planet in plastic, or we reactively adapt to the future conditions we are currently creating and “upgrade” from a plastic Texassized island to a plastic earth.

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Hydration hoax WHICH LIQUID IS THE BEST FOR YOUR BODY? Kaitlin Montgomery Correspondent

With sweat spilling down their faces and the roar of the crowd in their ears, warriors like Abby Wambach and Usain Bolt wrap their hands around bottles of Gatorade — the very thing that helps them thrive. When it comes to student athletes or even those who want a healthier lifestyle, the battle between sports drinks and water takes

the field.

“Water is almost always the Hydration is key for every- best choice,” Eberhart said. one, but it’s absolutely essen- “If you are going to drink tial for student athletes. The Gatorade or Powerade, both problem is students don’t good beverages for rehydraalways get what they need. tion, you don’t need very N.C. State’s much of dietician, them, only Lisa Eberabout eight hart, has the ounces. The expertise rest should ne e de d to b e w a t e r. educate stuHalf a bottle dents on the of Gatorade advantages is going to and disadbe plenty.” vantages of While waboth water ter has provCraig Engels, a freshman in and sports en to be the environmental technology drinks. best choice “If we’re in most castalking about workout hy- es, Gatorade and other sports dration for a workout less drinks have strong scientific than 60 minutes, Gatorade research to back them up. and Powerade aren’t go“Gatorade is made for the ing to be the best choice,” athlete, the person that’s doEberhart said. “But with ing a hard workout, an inthings like a soccer game, tense workout, and it really where people play 45 min- does enhance performance.” ute halves, Gatorade and Eberhart said. “But somePowerade are really helpful.” one that just goes and does According to Eberhart, 30 minutes on the elliptical, many students think they it’s not going to do much for consume more when they them at all.” have a sports drink but are Craig Engels, a freshman in actually consuming emp- environmental technology, ty calories. Just walking runs cross-country for N.C. around campus and sipping State and feels plain water is a sports drink doesn’t help the best choice. or hurt hydration in any “I preform better with way, but water would be a water because when I drink much better choice. sports drinks before races I

“I preform better with water because when I drink sports drinks before races I cramp,”

cramp,” Engels said. “Hydration is one of the most important things the day before a race. We’re supposed to drink a gallon of water but I usua lly drink a lot more than that.”

Richard Cabrera, a f reshman in first year college, ran track at his high school holding records in t he m i le, t wo mile, 5k and 1500 meter races.

Now, he’s a Carmichael enthusiast.

“When I ran track, hydration was stressed because if you’re not hydrated you ca n get cramps,” Cabrera said.

“If you’re dehydrated you can get ‘hot mouth’ while you’re running which is really uncomfortable.”

Muscle Milk, another popular sports drink, is sold in

the workout area of Carmichael.

“Muscle Milk is only beneficial after a strength workout like af ter lifting weights,” Eberhart said. ”There’s definitely no benefit in just drinking it throughout the day as an alternative to regular milk.”

Performance wise, Cabrera believes Muscle Milk to be a bad idea.

“It’s a supplement to help you work out, and it makes you heavier,” Cabrera said.

Eberhart, Engels a nd C a bre r a a l l agree t hat water, in general, is “the best idea.”

O ne t h i ng that Eberhart wants both student athletes and healthconscious students to know are the benefits gained from drinking chocolate milk.

“It’s a fantastic recovery beverage,” Eberhart said.

“When you’re trying to re-

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• If exercising less than 60 minutes, drink water before, during and after you exercise.

• After you exercise, replace sweat losses as soon as possible.

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cover from working out, you need all sorts of things: protein, a lot of fluid, carbohydrates and electrolytes. All our dining halls have chocolate milk. Plus, it’s made from local milk from our N.C. State cows.”

While Gatorade continues to produce advertisements and products that appeal to the competitor in everyone, plain water emerges victorious from the match against sports drinks. Not everyone can be an Olympian, but they can still learn to hydrate like a champion.

Take a Raleigh “daycation” off Avent Ferry Road, has over 300 acres of land for visitors Staff Writer to explore. In addition to the lake, the park offers boating Raleigh is known for hav- and greenway trails, among ing the appeal of a classic other activities. southern city with all the Rachel Markowski, a junior added benefits of exciting in international studies, said attractions and events. The she visits Lake Johnson Park capital city is renowned for often. its array of museums, live “I go to Lake Johnson all concerts, shopping venues, the time,” Markowski said. sporting events, historical “It’s a nice place to take my sites and more. However, dog for a walk.” most students never leave Another similar option is campus even though there Lake Raleigh. Located on the are plenty of ways to take southernmost side of Centena “daycation” around the nial Campus, Lake Raleigh is city—most of which are ac- easily accessible by Wolfline. cessible by foot or by bus.

The lake offers fishing docks Several sites around cam- and has a dock for non-mopus make great outdoor get- torized watercraft, like kayaways for either daylong re- aks and canoes. treats or an hour-long study Within walking distance break. The JC Raulston Ar- of campus sits Raleigh Little boretum is a beautiful, year- Theatre, a local nonprofit orround attraction that also ganization that offers enteracts as one of the Univer- tainment to the community sity’s best-kept secrets. The through live performances. arboretum Located is a 10-acre o n Po g u e garden that Street, t he has been theatre stagbu i lt a nd es 11 shows sustained throughout by students, the year, all faculty and of which feaWilber Ruiz, a senior in Spanish ture student volunteers language and literature as part of actors. The the Departtheatre sells ment of Horticultural Sci- tickets to students at a disence. counted rate and offers acting A nationally acclaimed classes and day workshops. working research and teachJust behind the theatre sits ing garden, the arboretum a rose garden. The garden boasts a diverse collection contains more than 60 flowof over 5000 different species erbeds and has 56 varieties of plants. The arboretum is of roses in addition to other open every day of the year, flowers. Admission into the free of charge, and is located garden is free and can be acon Beryl Road along one of cessed at any time. the Wolfline bus routes.

For those more inclined to The local lakes and parks shop, Crabtree Valley Mall also give students a way to holds hundreds of stores and spend the day away from is easy to get to by car or city campus. Lake Johnson Park, bus.

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“I think it’s a great way to spend a day away from campus.”

Cameron Village, just off Oberlin Avenue, provides countless options for both shopping and dining and is now a stop along the Wolf line. Wilber Ruiz, a senior in Spanish language and literature, said he likes to spend his day updating his wardrobe.

“I usually use the Triangle Transit bus to get to the mall,” Ruiz said. “I think it’s a great way to spend a day away from campus.”

Visiting downtown is also a great way to get to know Raleigh. Downtown Raleigh is known for its events, food and recreation and is always full of activities to partake in no matter the time of day.

Museums, art galleries and boutiques give visitors the chance to experience cultures from around the globe.

The R-Line is downtown Raleigh’s free bus service that connects passengers to entertainment venues, museums, restaurants and everything else downtown Raleigh has to offer. Kamille Watson, a senior in communication, said that she likes to visit downtown Raleigh with her friends.

“My favorite places to go in downtown Raleigh are Glenwood Avenue and Fayetteville Street,” Watson said.

“I spend a lot of time there on the weekends.”

From shopping and dining to museums and sporting events, Raleigh has attractions for all interests and, in most cases, it doesn’t take a car or a full wallet to enjoy them. When the pressures of returning to school begin to weigh you down, take a moment for yourself and enjoy everything Raleigh has to offer.

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While watching them cluelessly stumble around has certainly been entertaining, something can only remain a source of ruthless entertainment for so long. And so, we have decided to provide an invaluable tool to all of our faithful readers this week; a list of what you actually should have acquired for the upcoming year.

There are many things people don’t realize are instrumental to a successful college experience. If only someone had warned us of the perils that can come from forgetting proper safety equipment, cleaning supplies,

or necessary lubricant, we may have saved ourselves from many an unfortunate situation in the past. This type of guidance is something we should be perpetuating on our campus. After all, isn’t it tradition for elderly to care for the young?

We are handing you some of the most essential tools for collegiate life. Tums, in preparation for those delectable on campus meals you’ll quickly be consuming by the dozen, wet wipes for those tough Friday mornings when it’s nothing short of a miracle you make it to class and a plastic keyboard cover for protection from dust and any other projectiles that may be on or around it. Many of these seem obvious upon hearing them, but others you might not have considered at all.

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We don’t care what nasty stuff you brought with you to college, keep it to yourself. You want to have sex? Great!, wrap it up. And you have no excuse not to when they are free, three at a time, at the health center. And for those of you that are latex sensitive, you have no excuse. They carry those too. Don’t be silly, wrap that willy.

They pretty much throw them at you through the drive through window and will give you handfuls in-store. Why not save them? Forget buying a bottle, use that money for more important things, like ranch.

What: Condoms Where: Student Health Center How much: FREE

What: Ketchup Packets Where: Any fast food joint How much: FREE, if you ask

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PLASTIC IS YOUR FRIEND Whether its for, uh, suggestible material or leftover lunch and drinks, containers of all shapes and sizes are a good investment. You can store anything in them, they’re washable, and it would make your mother proud.

What: Reusable containers Where: Any grocery store How much: Between $2 and $10 depending on size

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Ever thought “Hmm, how can I eat enough salt to kill 40 slugs?”

Well, we have the answer for you: Ramen. Its delicious, horrible for you and cheaper than dirt. What: Ramen Noodles Where: Any grocery store What more can a collegiate How much: 17 cents professional want?

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pinch. Recycling can have fringe benefits.

Need condiments to add some more flavors to that delectable Ramen you just purchased?

Head to the nearest and most frustrating corporation for some ketchup, courtesy of The Man himself. Pick up all your hope driven sexually safety supplies at our campus Health Center; after all, if student fees put them in the building, you might as well place them in your nightstand with relatively high hopes.

Consider every angle of college life as you prepare for what is sure to be a most excellent year. Trust us, every single one of these items has a proper use. Some may require a bit of creativity, but by the end of your first year journey here at State, you’ll have undoubtedly put everything in its’ proper place.

Having ashy elbows is not cute. Simple fix? Lube ‘em up with cream. Everyone loves a good rubbing.

What: Lotion Where: Any grocery store How much: Around $7

named for what we stashed in our freezers freshmen year.

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he first strum of the guitar may not be the part of the song that gets sentenced to swirl around your head, but it’s the moment you wait weeks for before the concert begins. As college football takes the stage and picks up the microphone in 2012, the story lines we’ll wait to uncover will mostly arrive during the chorus. But that’s not to say the intro—our focus for this week’s ACC Roundup—won’t set the tone for future games. Here’s a look at what each team in the conference is probably listening to in the locker room.

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ATLANTIC DIVISION Boston College - “It’s Not My Time” by 3 Doors Down “Looking back at the beginning of this/And how life was/Just you and me loving all of our friends/ Living life like an ocean/But now the current’s only pulling me down.”

If the Eagles fail to reach a bowl game for a second straight year, head coach Frank Spaziani will most likely be on his way out of Chestnut Hill.

No. 14 Clemson - “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor “Risin’ up, back on the street/Did my time, took my chances/Went the distance now Im back on my feet/Just a man and his will to survive.”

While the offense has scary talent, first year defensive coordinator Brent Venables is trying to vacuum up the ghosts of last year’s Orange Bowl where Clemson gave up 70 points.

No. 7 Florida State - “Rolling In The Deep” by Adele “There’s a fire starting in my heart/Reaching a fever pitch, it’s bringing me out the dark/Finally I can see you crystal clear/Go ‘head and sell me out and I’ll lay your ship bare.”

Florida State is, as always, athletically deeper than any other team in the ACC. Now we have to see if the ‘Noles can sort out the six inches between their ears and avoid the rash of injuries that plagued them last year.

Maryland - “Not Over You” by Gavin DeGraw “Dreams, that’s where I have to go/To see your beautiful face anymore/I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio.”

Now in a proverbial straightjacket, Maryland used to be a 9-4 upstart with the ACC’s Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Twenty months later they have a new coach, a new quarterback, hilariously awful uniforms and a 2-10 record that made those uniforms look classy.

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N.C. State - “Dark Horse” by The Ghost Inside “True dedication most just do not possess/When push becomes shove, can you rise above the rest?/Waves of words, they fall short and crash at my feet/Such are the ways of the weak.”

State will try to represent the ACC in a monster nonconference game against the second winningest program in SEC history. As for being a conference dark horse, that journey won’t commence until Sept. 29 in Miami.

Wake Forest - “The Living Proof” by Mary J. Blige “It’s gonna be a long long journey/It’s gonna be an uphill climb/It’s gonna be a tough fight/There’s gonna be some lonely nights.”

Road trips to Florida State, Virginia, N.C. State and Notre Dame build the framework for a very difficult hill Wake will have to climb without a great perimeter threat like Chris Givens.

Duke - “Over My Dead Body”

by Drake “How I’m feeling, it doesn’t matter/Cause you know I’m okay/ Instead, I ask myself “why do you worry?”/When you know, you know I’m the same.”

There are a handful of believers out there that think Duke can finally turn the corner, but finding six wins on the Blue Devils’ schedule is difficult when you consider they were No. 92 in the country for total defense last year.

Georgia Tech - “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

by U2 “I have climbed highest mountains/I have run through the fields/Only to be with you/I have run/I have crawled/I have scaled these city walls/Only to be with you.”

Paul Johnson’s Jackets can run like Forrest Gump when he played for Alabama (316 yards per game last season), but a horrifically inconsistent passing game (82 completions last season) still holds the Rambling Wreck back.

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Miami - “Hurricane” by 30 Seconds to Mars “No matter how many times that you told me you wanted to leave/ No matter how many breaths that you took, you still couldn’t breathe/No matter how many nights that you lie wide awake to the sound of poison rain.”

The five-time National Champions are set for turbulence, in the short-term, as a team with 14 freshmen in its two-deep roster must travel to No. 22 Kansas State, Georgia Tech and Notre Dame before mid-October.

North Carolina - “It’s a Cheating Situation” by Moe Brandy “It’s a cheating situation, a stealing invitation/To take what’s not really ours and make it through the midnight hours/It’s a cheating situation just a cheap imitation.”

Unless it involves New England clam chowder in the Ram’s Head dining hall, Carolina will not be touching a bowl this winter. They will, however, be a solid imitation of a dangerous football team with nothing to lose.

Virginia - “The Rising” by Bruce Springsteen “Can’t see nothing in front of me/ Can’t see nothing coming up behind/I make my way through this darkness/I can’t feel nothing but this chain that binds me/Lost track of how far I’ve gone.”

UVA has a lot of holes to fill on defense, but will rely on two NFL-caliber offensive linemen to produce a solid running game.

While not as good as last year, the Cavs will be rising in the conference for years to come.

No.16 Virginia Tech “Sometimes” by Mister Sun “It’s not as easy as it looks/Ain’t just another love affair/Lots of people all around me/But you’re not around me.”

Playing in a Coastal Division crippled by NCAA investigations and penalties, the Hokies get their only real competition, Georgia Tech and Virginia, at home. Is the draw favorable enough to hide the fact that Logan Thomas lacks another playmaker next to him on offense?

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Changes made to campout tradition

Pack volleyball hosts Courtyard Midtown Classic

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eral admission-seating policy yet,” Walsh said.

“We made the decision to go to a Student Government an- general admission ticketing policy,” nounced changes to the tradition Walsh said. “When we did that we of camping out for tickets to the killed the tradition of campout in men’s basketball game against some ways.

UNC-Chapel Hill.

Athletics also agreed that the traThe major change in this long- dition of camping out was hurt, acstanding custom is its location. cording to Walsh.

Instead of being hosted outInstead of pitching a tent for guarside of Reynolds Coliseum, the anteed tickets to the basketball game campsite will be at PNC Arena, against the Tar Heels, students will the location of the men’s bas- now be camping for six royalty ketball team’s home games,on points.

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Also, the camp The arena is exout w i l l fol low pected to hold Primetime w it h 4,500 students, the Pack at 7 p.m., accord i ng to a season kickoff A ndy Wa lsh, event i nclud i ng N .C . S t a t e ’s t wo i nters qu ad student body scrimmages with president. both the men’s and “W hen we women’s basketball had our camteams and a threepout last year on-three basketwe realized we ball tournament Andy Walsh, student body had a site outfor students on the president side of ReynPNC Arena f loor. olds Coliseum, Primetime with the which is the traditional campout Pack will also be open for the public location that could only host to attend. around 2,200 students,” Walsh The official campout will begin said. “But, we have over 4,500 after the fireworks for the North tickets for the UNC basketball Carolina State Fair at 9 p.m. game for students.”

Walsh said it was time for State According to Walsh, the tradi- to bring a new tradition to campus tion of camping was squandered after a low turnout at previous camp when N.C. State Athletics decid- out events and students were able to ed to adopt a general ticketing get tickets to previous State-Carolipolicy. na games without camping out.

“When it became a general “So any senior or junior, and ticketing policy, and last year many sophomores, could not camp was the first time we saw it, out and still go to the Carolina game we didn’t understand the full or have a high chance of getting a ramifications of going to a gen- ticket because of their loyalty and Sports Editor

N.C. State will host the first of two back-to-back volleyball tournaments at Reynolds Coliseum, beginning on Friday when Virginia Commonwealth faces Kent State at 4 p.m. and the Pack plays South Florida in its first home match of the season at 7 p.m. on the first day of the NC State Courtyard Midtown Classic. Admission is free for all matches. “It’s good to be home,” third-year head coach Bryan Bunn said. “We are very fortunate to have a long stretch of home games here in September. We are looking to grow during this time. “We did some really good things during our first tournament, but there is still plenty to work on during this first month of the season.”

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Women’s golf earns first Golf World/NGCA preseason ranking The N.C. State women’s golf team received its first-ever preseason ranking in the Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association (NCGA) Division I College Women’s Preseason Coaches’ Poll released on Wednesday.

The Wolfpack enter the fall ranked 25th nationally. “This ranking is a reflection of how hard our players have worked,” said head coach Page Marsh. “With what we accomplished last year, and we didn’t have anyone graduate, it’s really a testament to their talent and work ethics. It should be an exciting year ahead.” The Wolfpack returns its top five golfers from last season in senior Amanda Baker, juniors Ava Menendez and Brittany Marchand and sophomores Augusta James and Vivan Tsui. The quintet combined to post 12 top-10 individual finishes.

James, the ACC Freshman of the Year, and Marchand tied for top medalist honors at the Sir Pizza Cards Challenge. Marchand also claimed the top individual prize at the Pinehurst Challenge.

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FOOTBALL V. TENNESSEE Atlanta, Ga., 7:30 p.m.

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VOLLEYBALL V. VCU Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “...we didn’t understand the full ramifications of going to a general admission-seating policy yet,” Andy Walsh student body president

seniority,” Walsh said.

“When we realized this we had kids that were camping out and froze outside in the rain and then we had some seniors and freshman, and even juniors and sophomores, get tickets online. Then the real campout was outside the PNC Arena

doors because those who camped out weren’t guaranteed the best tickets.”

The campsites will be located on the concourse of PNC Arena and there will be Wolfline transportation available for students.

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Students brave the chill and the beginning rain Friday afternoon as they line up in front of Reynolds Coliseum in order to secure a spot for their tents during the UNC Campout. The assembly started at five and by seven most of the tents had been set up.

Offense may score points, but defense wins championships.

This year N.C. State returns a blend of experienced veterans and young blood. State returns one of the most dangerous secondary units in the country this season. Its defensive line lost experienced players, but should pose a serious threat to every offense it lines up against. The biggest concern for the Wolfpack will be the play of its inexperienced linebackers.

Tennessee returns a defense that has gained some serious additions during the offseason.

The transfer of former junior college player Daniel McCullers and the return of Herman Lathers improve the outlook of Tennessee’s defense.

DEFENSIVE LINE State returns many players on its defensive line and will prove to be a problem for Tennessee junior starting quarterback Tyler Bray and company. In 2011 State recorded 40 sacks in 13 games.

The defensive line accounted for 23.5 of those 40 sacks. The line lost Markus Kuhn and J.R. Sweezy due to graduation, but returns senior defensive ends Brian Slay and Darryl CatoBishop. Bishop finished the season with a total of 5.5 sacks, which tied for best on the team.

Clogging up the middle for the Pack defense are sophomores Thomas Teal and T.Y. McGill.

This line looks to be more impressive than last year, which could spell trouble for Tennessee’s rushing game, as State only allowed 3.72 yards a carry.

Tennessee runs a 3-4 style defense and relies heavily on

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Junior safety Brandan Bishop celebrates after intercepting for a touchback during the third quarter against Clemson in Carter-Finley stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. The Wolfpack would defeat the No. 7 ranked Tigers 37-13.

the size of its defensive line to fill running lanes and put pressure on the quarterback. In 2011 the Volunteers were second to last in the SEC in sacks with 15 total. They gave up 163 rushing yards per game.

The biggest strength of this defensive line is its size. The three starting defensive lineman weigh a combined 970 pounds. The monster of this defensive line is Raleigh native, junior nose tackle Daniel McCullers. McCullers who is listed as 6’6” and 377 pounds could be a big problem for State’s offensive line.

more Brandon Pittman. The trio has combined for 87 tackles during their time with the team.

Tennessee also has a young, but much more experienced set of linebackers. Led by last year’s freshman All-Americans Curt Maggit and A.J. Johnson, the Vols have arguably the best set of linebackers in the SEC. With a year of experience behind them and the return of redshirt senior Herman Lathers, this unit should be the anchor of an improved Tennessee defense.

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Bray has the daunting task of facing one of the top, if not the top, secondary units in the country. Even with the recent loss of senior C.J. Wilson, the Pack is still bolstered by one of the most dangerous defensive backs around the country.

Last season State led all of college football with 27 interceptions, including All-American junior David Amerson, who had 13 interceptions

N.C. State suffered a big loss at linebacker during the offseason as Audie Cole and Terrell Manning opted for the NFL. Cole led the team in tackles with 108 and Manning was fourth with 76.

State is left with an inexperienced group linebackers, including redshirt junior Rickey Dowdy, graduate student Sterling Lucas and sopho-

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last season. This unit returns all its starters with the exception of Wilson.

Junior Dontae Johnson will replace Wilson, and there should not be any noticeable differences. Johnson saw playing time in every game last year as the Pack’s nickelback and has spent the offseason working at the cornerback position.

The Tennessee secondary is no slouch and should be taken seriously. Although it does not have the experience or the stats State does, they have serious depth at this position.

The Vols secondary returns second team All-SEC corner Prentiss Waggner and freshman All-American free safety Brian Randolph.

The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game features two of the best quarterbacks in the country facing two tough secondaries. With all of that experience returning, Bray and the Tennessee offense could very well be in for a long, frustrating game.

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QUARTERBACK: A

The centerpiece of offensive coordinator Dana Bible’s offense last year is back for his final season in 2012. Senior Mike Glennon started the season slowly in 2011 but came alive in the second half of the year when it mattered most, posting wins against UNC, Clemson, Maryland and Louisville.

In what seemed like a quiet season last year for the 6’6” Virginia native, Glennon threw for 31 touchdowns and more than 3,000 yards with only 12 interceptions.

Those numbers are good, especially for a first-year starter.

“He’s light years ahead of where he was a year ago in terms of understanding the whole concept of the offense,” Head Coach Tom O’Brien said. “That’s not even a second thought for him now.”

On top of his own experience from last year, Glennon can count on a veteran front line to protect him. State has all five

starters back from last year’s offensive line, and as long as Glennon can stay upright in the pocket, all indications point toward a big year in the air for one of the top quarterbacks in the country.

RUNNING BACKS: B+

Last season, Wolfpack runners gained 1,363 yards on the ground with an average of three yards per carry. Those numbers aren’t bad, but they’re not great either.

For the most part, the ground game never opened up for the Pack on a consistent basis last year. Redshirt sophomore Tony Creecy has been named the starter, but O’Brien said he will share the carries with redshirt sophomore Mustafa Greene and senior James Washington. Adding to the depth in the backfield is true freshman Shadrach Thornton, who has shown promise on the practice field and in scrimmages.

“It’s a very competitive situation, and that’s good for us,” Bible said. “We feel

like we have not only talent but experience at that position, and depth. It’s created a really intense competition.”

“I think you’ve got four guys that have played in football games who are all fighting for playing time,” O’Brien said.

“You only have, maybe, 100 plays, so you figure they get one, then we have to get Thornton some. There’s not a lot of plays to go around, so when they get their opportunity, they have to play really well.”

The running backs have an experienced offensive line to create seams for them, and defenses have to respect Glennon’s downfield arm. Add this together and the Pack is primed for a solid season on the ground.

WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS: B-

The Pack’s receiving corps is hurting after losing three of its five leading receivers from 2011 to graduation (T.J. Graham, Jay Smith and tight end George Bryan).

Hopes were that senior Tobias Palmer and sophomore Brian Underwood would step up and fill the gap, but Underwood underwent knee surgery within the last month and he is questionable for the season opener against Tennessee.

The receivers this year won’t have the explosive threat that Graham and Smith

possessed, but the offense still has junior Quintin Payton and freshman Hakeem Flowers to count on. Although this seems to be a sub-par personnel year compared to recent seasons for the Wolfpack wide receivers, Glennon is good enough to turn even an average receiving corps into a potential threat.

“I think this group has come miles, and we feel good about where they are,” Bible said. “They still have work to do though.”

TIGHT ENDS: B

For many, the phrase “Wolfpack tight end” brought to mind one name: George Bryan. Now that Bryan is gone, State will depend on senior Mario Carter, who was named the starter, juniors Asa Watson and Anthony Talbert, and freshman Benson Browne. The tight ends will play a big role this season as Glennon’s safety valve against opposing defenses.

“There’s four guys right now, if they stay healthy, they’ll be able to play in a football game for us,” O’Brien said.

OFFENSIVE LINE: A-

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ou love that he threw for 31 touchdowns last season, the second-highest single season total in N.C. State football history. You love that he has the second-highest completion percentage ever at State. You love that he led the Wolfpack to its second straight bowl victory. And in light of the UNC-Chapel Hill scandal, you love that he graduated in May and was named to the Academic All-ACC squad.

But this time last year, you might very well have hated Mike Glennon.

Glennon was the evil man who stole beloved quarterback Russell Wilson’s role behind center after leaving for Wisconsin. He was inexperienced and slow and would never, ever live up to Wilson’s standards.

You were wrong. Being wrong is a bitter pill to swallow, but take a moment and let it sink in.

Sure, he got off to a shaky start, but it’s rare for a new starting quarterback to jump right in and shine.

Now here we are, eight wins and a bowl victory later, and Glennon has earned himself a solid spot in NFL Draft projections.

Imagine for a moment if Wilson had been able to play one more season with the Pack. It is likely that Glennon would experience the same shaky start to the season he had last year–and that in a season with Tennessee as the home opener in the national spotlight. Heck, for all we know, if Wilson had started last year, Glennon might have opted to transfer to another school last year.

Thankfully, Glennon does have last year under his belt. The Pack has been projected to win as many as 10 games this season. It’s pretty fair to assume the team wouldn’t be nearly as confident heading into the season if Glennon was preparing for his first game as a starter against the Volunteers.

In short, Wolfpack fans owe an apology and their unwavering support to Glennon this season. Despite all the criticism and, from some, outright antagonism

flung his way last year, Glennon managed to ignore it all and stick to the game plan.

“I really tried to not worry about it,” Glennon said. “I don’t think it was really about proving anything to N.C. State fans. I just wanted to come out and play the best football that I could play and not worry about what was going on outside.”

At no point did he ever criticize the very

“I don’t think it was really about proving anything to N.C. State fans. .”

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fans who should have been supporting him, nor did he act rashly on the field as fans hurled sometimesvulgar insults in his direction. He just played football and got mighty good while he was at it.

Now, he’s on a mission.

“I don’t know when the last time N.C. State won an ACC Championship, but I know as a senior class, we’d love to be the first one in a long time,” Glennon said. “That’s the goal we have, and we’re going to work hard to do it.”

For the first time in a long time, State has an opportunity to do just that. It wouldn’t have been possible without Glennon at the helm last season, but he fought through a difficult situation, and now he has a sharp eye trained on Charlotte.

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ooking across the practice field at the wide receivers on the N.C. State football roster, one theme is evident: There are few recognizable faces and numbers on the backs of the jerseys. That lack of experience has led to apprehension on the part of many fans.

Redshirt senior Tobias Palmer, the team’s most experienced wide receiver heading into the season, said he’s been working hard on and off the field this offseason to take his game to the next level.

“Just lifting, working with coach [Corey] Edmond, our new strength and conditioning coach, and just coming out here running routes, trying to be a better receiver than I was last year,” Palmer said.

With the departure of T.J. Graham, who was responsible for more than 700 receiving yards, seven touchdowns and game-changing abilities as a return man, experienced receivers like Palmer and underclassmen with less in-game experience will have to step up in a big way if the Pack hopes to maintain a credible aerial attack this season.

Luck hasn’t exactly been on the receiving corps’ side. Redshirt sophomore Bryan

Underwood, who averaged more than 14 yards per catch last season, is listed as questionable for the season opener after undergoing knee surgery. Underwood was expected to push for a starting position after making a name for himself last season.

Besides Palmer, quar terback Mike Glennon will look to redshirt junior Quinton Payton, junior converted wideout Rashard Smith, who played at defensive back last season, and redshirt freshmen Maurice Morgan and Hakeem Flowers.

“We have each other’s back and we’ll play as one,” Palmer said.

Palmer said he’s been impressed by the play of freshman wide receiver Charlie Twitty. Listed at 5’9” and 180 pounds, Twitty played running back, safety, quarterback, cornerback and receiver for Enloe High School in Raleigh.

“He’s looking good,” Palmer said. “He knows it, we know it and we’re all just pulling for each other, that we be the best.”

Last season Glennon spread the ball around, throwing to 15 different targets for more than 3,000 yards. Two of those

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I mean he’s not a finished product by any stretc h of the imagination. He had a really good year last year, but this is only his third year playing college football, so he’s still got a lot of a ways to go.”

That’s was head football coach Tom O’Brien’s take on junior cornerback David Amerson as the Wolfpack headed into its Aug. 31 season opener against Tenessee.

Amerson took the college football world by storm last year with 13 interceptions, the most hauled in by a single player during the 2011 season.

“Obviously he has great ability, and he takes coaching,” said Mike Archer, the Wolfpack’s defensive coordinator.

“I see a rise in confidence. Obviously when you have success you’re going to be more confident.”

“His first start against Virginia Tech, the first play, they throw a pass at him,

which is normal,” said Archer. “Now he wants everybody to throw at him.”

Amerson’s 13 picks set the mark for the most in ACC history by a single player and helped the 6’3” junior earn the Jack Tatum Trophy, given each year to the top collegiate defensive back by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.

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for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s top defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association. To top it all off, Amerson was named as an ESPN and Walter Camp 2011 first-team AllAmerican.

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Amerson said. “With all of the expectations, it helped me this year. I don’t look at it as pressure or anything, because I hold myself to a high standard.

I think it’s good that other people do, too.”

Amerson’s success was no fluke.

According to Archer, he put in countless hours off the field to ensure success on it.

“He studies the game,” Archer said.

“He knows by formations, he knows by splits what people are going to do.

He’s made himself a better player by studying and looking at film.”

Because of his proven ability to make the play on balls thrown in his vicinity, Amerson’s interception numbers will likely go down this year.

“I wouldn’t be too worried if he has less interceptions,” Kent Mackman, a junior in accounting said . “It’d be awesome if he could go grab 13 more picks, but if he doesn’t, then he’s doing

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his job so well that nobody will want to throw the ball anywhere close to him.”

With the prospect of opposing offenses’ strategies shifting toward avoiding Amerson’s side of the field, Amerson said he’s confident in the ability of his teammates to make the big plays.

“I know I have great teammates on the other side of the ball and everywhere else on the field, so I have confidence that they’ll make the play, too,” Amerson said. “I’ll be just as happy.”

names. But, if they consistently make mistakes then their names will become widely known for all the wrong reasons.

With all five starters from last year returning for the 2012 season, the “big uglies” will be a strong point for State throughout the season. This year the Wolfpack has a group of experienced linemen commanded by one of the top quarterbacks in the country. With this year being their second season together, Glennon and the offensive line have chemistry on the field.

“You can see it, you can feel it on the field,” Bible said. “Their experience, their command of what they’re doing expresses itself when they play. It’s obvious. Let’s put it that way.”

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continued from page 5 targets were his tailbacks, senior James Washington and redshirt sophomore Tony Creecy. Combined, Creecy and Washington were responsible for more than 400 yards receiving and three touchdowns. Redshir t sophomore running back Mustafa Greene will also make his return to the Pack, giving Glennon another target out of the backfield.

“I really think the older guys have stepped up,” Glennon said. “Tobias, obviously, and Quintin Payton, Rashard Smith and Bryan Underwood have all worked really hard this summer and I think they’re ready to shine.”

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DEFENSIVE LINE: B

The Wolfpack have enough solid players to field two teams of defensive linemen. Juniors Forrest West and Darryl Cato-Bishop, senior McKay Frandsen and sophomore Art Norman will anchor the defensive end position.

Cato-Bishop, Frandsen and Norman were all defensive regulars for the Pack throughout 2011 while West, who transferred from Colorado in 2011, played well in the 2012 spring game.

While the Wolfpack is loaded at defensive end, the defensive tackles are an unknown quantity. Juniors A.J. Ferguson and Deylan Buntyn, sophomores Thomas Teel and T.Y. McGill, and freshman Carlos Gray are all competing to see the field. McGill has been named the starter for the Pack’s opener against Tennessee.

“Those are all guys that are fighting to find out and define what their job’s going to be and how much time they’re going to get to do their job,” O’Brien said.

LINEBACKERS: C

The Wolfpack has been spoiled in recent years with good linebackers like Nate Ir ving, Audie Cole and Terrell Manning. It’s unlikely this year’s linebackers will live up to that kind of precedent, but defensive coordinator Mike Archer is hopeful that this group will keep improving as the season progresses.

“Every day there are certain things we get better at, and they’ve gotten better,” said Archer. “We’re trying to mix and match and make sure in certain packages we have the best guys on the field. We feel like right now, as we go into this last scrimmage Sunday, that we’ve got the best guys. Now we’ve just got to coach them and get them ready to play. Are they going to be Nate Irving?

Are they going to be Audie Cole? No. But what we’re hoping for is that they’ll get better as the year goes on.”

SECONDARY: A+

Preseason All - American David A merson led t he na tion wit h13 interceptions in 2011, and State will return all four veteran starters from last season with a combined 115 starts between them. State’s defense also led the FBS with 27 interceptions in 2011.

Wolff, Wilson, Bishop and Amerson have been starters for State since their freshman years and senior safety Brandon Bishop has the most starts of the group with 33. But, graduate students Earl Wolff (safety) and C.J. Wilson (cornerback) are not far behind with 30 and 29, respectively. As for Amerson, the “inexperienced” member of the group? Just throw at him and see what happens next.

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