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Pedestrian safety under scrutiny Sara Awad Staff Writer
Students filled Witherspoon Student Center to address safety concerns about the problematic intersection of Western Boulevard and Avent Ferry Road Thursday. The intersection connects student neighborhoods and Centennial Campus to North and Central campus. The event, which doubled as an information session, marked an important step in a study that is examining potential solutions to improve safety in an intersection that sees a heavy flow of vehicular traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. The study is being conducted in conjunction with the Capital Area MPO, The City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Public Transportation and the University, with the main goal being the separation of “bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicular traffic with segregated crossing locations,” according to the project’s website. City of Raleigh Transportation Planner Gerald Daniel said the study is under the “data analysis and public input phase.” Upon further examination of the information that has been received, the study will enter the “alternatives analysis phase,” Daniel said. While many studies have looked
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Other student concerns include the amount of time given to cross the intersection, and whether an extension of that time frame is needed, Daniel said. Potential solutions range from a pedestrian grid or tunnel and
Last week, the UNC System Board of Governors proposed to decrease the time frame students have to add or drop a class. Student Body President Andy Walsh said changes like this are only the beginning with the system’s current leadership. The Board of Governors decides the terms of financial spending, academic standards and the mission of UNC System to further prepare students for the workforce. The BOG’s recently proposed to decrease the drop date, currently eight weeks after the start of the semester, to 10 days after the start of the semester in addition to listing the dropped course as a withdrawal on students’ transcripts after that date. The Board has started working on its five-year academic strategic plan for each university — a plan that has already gotten many students involved.
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A student crosses Western Boulevard, a high-traffic road that stands in the way of many pedestrian commuters.
into long-term improvements in response to automobile and pedestrian accidents that have frequented the intersection, this study is designed to explore short-term and medium-term alternatives, with emphasis being placed on pedestrians and cyclists, Daniel said. In regard to student sentiment, there has been a vast array of opin-
ions, Daniel said. “Quite a few students have said that [the intersection] could potentially be dangerous to them because as a pedestrian, when you have motorists not obeying the law with the signal lights, you know it can be really challenging at times to try and cross without being in the way of a motorist,” Daniel said.
Stewart Theatre to close in December The curtain will fall on Stewart Theatre as of December 16 when it is scheduled to close as part of the Talley reconstruction. The theatre will reopen in May 2015. While the theatre is closed, new sound and lighting equipment will be installed to maximize the space’s capacity. “Stewart Theatre is unique on our campus and we know this closure will affect many departments and organizations that currently
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Vince Duro and John Jacobs, members of the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, announce that Campus Police will be certified to operate under the organization’s standards.
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Police renew accreditation Sam DeGrave Deputy News Editor
The N.C. State University Police Department joined an exclusive group when it was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., in 2004, but at about $12,000 per three years, membership isn’t cheap. CALEA charges an annual continuation fee of $3,915 in addition to other costs including fees for nametags and car decals, which show the department’s accreditation, according to N.C. State Chief of Police Jack Moorman. Though accreditation may be expensive, Moorman, who has worked at two accredited agencies, said that it is beneficial to Campus Police. “Accreditation gives us another set of eyes, another set of guidelines to ensure that we’re doing things the right way,” Moorman said. The N.C. State University Police
Department is currently under review for its third reaccreditation. To be accredited by CALEA, law enforcement agencies must adhere to each of the 480 standards established by the commission. Vince Duro, a member of CALEA’s assessment team, is one of many law enforcement officers who travels to agencies that apply for accreditation or reaccreditation to determine whether they meet the commission’s requirements. Duro, along with John Jacobs, also a member of CALEA’s assessment team, attended a hearing Monday afternoon at N.C. State where Representatives from nine university organizations including the GLBT Center, Transportation and University Risk Management recommended that Campus Police be reaccredited. According to Duro, only 3-4 percent of law enforcement agencies nationwide are accredited by CALEA.
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Duro said that accreditation holds agencies responsible because the commission is very clear about what they expect of institutions and their employees. Tim Johnson, profession standards manager for Campus Police, coordinates the department’s effort to meet the standards set by CALEA. “It’s a continual process,” Johnson said. “The moment the assessment team leaves, we begin accumulating evidence of our compliance with CALEA’s standards for the next reaccreditation period.” The N.C. State University Police Department was the first in the UNC System to be dually accredited by both CALEA and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement
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modifications in traffic signaling and pedestrian facilities, Daniel said. Changes in design are particularly being scrutinized to prepare for the permit process and environmental review, Daniel said. Students were also asked at the information session to draw their respective routes
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to the University and encour- ment of Transportation and aged to download a GPS soft- the Capital Area MPO to asware application called Cycle sure funds for the selected soTracks, which allows students lution. However, “operational to “to track [their] move- improvements” may not be ments if [they] cycle or go by observed for another five foot,” Daniel to 10 years, said. Daniel said. “The whole Costs point is we for the imreally want provements to learn have yet to their origin b e d e t e rand destinamined, as it tion [and] is still too where they early to deGerald Daniel, transportation a re crosscide upon expert ing to make a s p e c i f ic improveplan, Daniel ments…at a place that re- said. ceives a lot of student activMany are holding predisity,” said Bethany Schille- positions that a tunnel will man, Stantech Consulting be added to the intersection Transportation engineer to improve safety, however and planner. this is only one of the many According to Daniel, the solutions that are being disstudy began in April and cussed, Daniel said. will conclude in June 2013, According to Daniel, the at which point the City of construction of a tunnel may Raleigh will collaborate cost between $3 to $5 million, with “sister agencies” like but this is only a high-level the North Carolina Depart- estimate.
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The Gregg Museum moves to a new home Andrea M. Danchi
In November 2011, the University Board of Trustees recognized that the museum had N.C. State’s Gregg Museum outgrown its current space of Art & Design has begun and approved the proposal the process of relocating to to renovate the former chanthe chancellor’s former resi- cellor’s residence on Hillsbordence across ough Street from the Bell as the new Tower. home for the Since 1992, museum. t he Gre g g The Gregg has been lohas already cated on the moved Roger Manley, director of the second floor some 16,000 Gregg Museum. of Talley Stupieces to a dent Center. temporary The space was designed for warehouse location near J.C. the museum which had a col- Raulston Arboretum. The lection of 1,500 pieces. That entire collection must be collection has now grown moved out of Talley by May to more than 26,000 pieces 2013 before the building’s dewith approximately 1,000 molition. more being added through Before the collection can gifts each year, according to relocate to the Chancellor’s Janine LeBlanc, textile con- former residence, the buildsultant and associate curator ing must be renovated to meet at the Gregg. public facility standards.
However, the museum does not intend to drastically alter the appearance of the historic home designed by famous architect Hobart Upjohn. The one major exception is a 15,000 square-foot addition that will house three galleries, a large collections room, a workshop and an educational wing. “That will be built adjacent to the old building,” Roger Manley, director of the Gregg Museum, said. “It will be a contemporary wing to this older building and will be a real full-fledged museum at that point.” The total budget of the project is $7.5 million dollars. It is also the first campus project under N.C. State’s new building requirement that one half of a project’s funding must be in the bank and the rest must be promised before construction can begin.
BOG doesn’t stick with a “one-size fits all” mentality, because some changes will not be ideal for universities like Fayetteville State and Western Carolina, compared to N.C. State. Many of these changes are because “higher education has been sitting on an issue topic that has been scrutinized for change,” Walsh said. But is needed because of “the demands of the growing population and students in the system.” The members of the board have been criticized for having controversial political agendas, but Fred Eshelman, a member, insists politics are
not part of the board’s framework. “This process is apolitical,” said Eshelman. “There is no agenda here other than that to advance the university system in the best way we can.” Walsh said he is interesting in seeing how politics will play into the changes of the university system with newly elected Republican governor Pat McCrory. “We will be able to see how McCrory is going to lead the system and see what emphasis he puts in the issues,” Walsh said. North Carolina has not had a Republican governor lead the state in 20 years.
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“We will begin to see little things pop up, and we need to accept that there will be some changes,” Walsh said. The board, with this plan, wants to make sure students’ degrees will hold value over the years. The Strategic Planning Committee will look at how the universities in the state compare to the rest of the country, while retaining their unique characters and increasing the number of people in the workforce. Walsh said he hopes the
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“It’s not a punishment or anything like that,” Manley said. “It does mean that we can’t actually break ground on the renovation or the con-
struction until all the money is in place. We’ve had a lot of success already. So I don’t think it’s going to be much of a delay.”
One of the main complaints from students has been the under-representation of students. However, due to student input in last week’s meeting, the BOG deferred the course-drop decision to system President Tom Ross, who will consult with students before he makes a decision on the policy. “One student, a single faculty member and a single worker serving on the committee is insufficient representation for the tens of thousands of students, workers and faculty throughout the system,” said Zaina Alsous, a member of the N.C. Student Power Union, an advocating body for students in the UNC System. Walsh said he supports
a student vote to have a voice on the BOG to represent the University’s views. “I advocate and make sure that the thing they want to see reformed is for the student’s success,” Walsh said. The BOG met again Monday to discuss with faculty and students the strategic plan. Walsh has been working closely with Will Liemenstoll, UNC-Chapel Hill student body president, to add pressure on the BOG. Walsh has also been working with East Carolina University and UNC-Greensboro, other institutions in the UNC System.
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ocial media offers a wide number of ways for like-minded people to find one another and constructively discuss the topics that they agree on. Even among your regular friends list, there are bound to be numerous issues that can drive healthy conversation. However, no matter how well you think you know your friends, there will always be Jordan issues that you don’t agree on. Alsaqa Perhaps the biggest dividing Associate line that exists among people Features Editor is the one that society tells us we should never talk about: politics. So when several big political issues come up all at once, chances are social media services are going to reflect a wide variety of opinions. Given the high number of “Go-vote” statuses I saw in the week leading up to the election, I expected a good amount of election discussion to occur on election night and the day after. In and of itself, this is a wonderful thing.
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“I expect him to make positive changes to North Carolina. I expect him to help out our economic situation and help the families that have financial burden.” Paola Rodriguez Freshman, animal science
“I think he’ll probably use the same plans he used in Charlotte for the education system.” Mary-Kylie Cranford Freshman, economics
“I think that when the states have to start enforcing Obamacare next year, McCrory and the Republican legislature will oppose it.” Drew Latimer Freshman, economics
“Hopefully he will not cut state employee’s retirement. Hopefully he knows what he’s doing. He hasn’t told anyone how he will do things.” David Morrison Sophomore, biological sciences and nutrition science
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Given the stereotype that young people in this country just don’t care about the big issues, I was proud to see almost all of my friends posting about how important it was to go out and vote, regardless of political affiliations. Of course, pride goes before the fall, and the Wednesday following the election reminded me why talking about the issues across party lines can be such a big problem. In short, if you have a fairly bipartisan friends list, the day after the election probably meant a Facebook wall that looked more like a battlefield. It started simple enough. Around midnight, most people were posting either joy over President Barack Obama’s re-election or disappointment about Mitt Romney’s loss. On both sides, this is a fair reaction after months of following the race and backing a candidate that you support. However, by the time I awoke the next morning, the first blows had already been
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before the election, specific issues served as a reminder that party lines aren’t as strict as we are led to believe. For example, even though some of my friends voted for Obama, issues such as the legalization of marijuana still struck some as a negative. Liberal allies before voting day were suddenly attacking each other over legislation passed in another state. Facebook and other social media sites are meant to bring people together and allow a forum for communication. For the most part, these ideals are frequently achieved, with people knowing how to fairly talk about and express differences in opinion However, there are still times when hot-button issues can drive people to forget common courtesy and discourage others from speaking their minds. When this happens, we do a disservice to the foundations of social media and to each other. Send your thoughts to letters@technicianonline.com.
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a l ley Student Center hosted the annual N.C. State Chocolate Festival that attracted hundreds of people on Friday to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Lining the walls Lana Chiad o f t h e Staff Columnist ballroom were booths for bakeries near and far offering free samples of chocolate cake, cupcakes, truffles and handmade treats. At t he end of your chocolate excursion, you were encouraged to fill out a survey (for more free chocolate!) about your experience at the Chocolate Festival, how it opened your mind and brought awa reness to gender equality, and promoted ways to teach others the information learned at the festival. Wait, what? Unless you went on the website or actually opened the pink bags distributed at the entrance of the ballroom, the Chocolate Festival seemed more like a mirthful celebration of everything one could stereotypically associate with the female gender, rather than a fundraiser to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of death of women. Those around me filling out the survey in front of volunteers debated in hushed tones on what answer to put down for seemingly unrelated subject matters. The problem with the Chocolate Festiva l is though the proceeds partially go to Breast Cancer Education and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, we wouldn’t really know that
without doing a bit of digging first. This was evident when I overheard a girl behind me in line for a piece of mini cake yell in sheer happiness as she finally pieced together that the pink and white decorations were for breast cancer awareness and not because “they looked super pretty.” There were information booths about the Women’s Center and the Kay Yow Cancer Foundation, but the only reason I noticed them was because no one was around their tables because they weren’t offering anything sweet to sample. Not e ve n a silent auction could get people excited. O f t he 20 or so items up for auction, on ly a handful of bidding sheets actually had at least one name on them. As an advocate for raising awareness for women’s rights and issues, it was disheartening to see so many people — particularly women — miss the point of the whole event. Then again, it would be a little unfair to blame the whole delusion on attendees. Perhaps future event planners can get the iconic pink ribbon to appear more frequently around the room instead of having a giant Gigi’s Cupcakes sign be the first thing that catches your attention. While enticing people with free chocolate is a fantastic way to rally up a crowd, maybe there should be more attention to the point of the festival rather than the incentive. Maybe awareness groups and fundraisers should know that we as a student body are more likely to hand over a punch card and see how much free stuff can be acquired before supplies run out than to take out our wallets and count bills.
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thrown. Statuses bemoaning Obama’s win were struck with comments that expressed a wide variety of opposite emotions, not all of them fair. Some were told to suck it up, called losers or otherwise insulted for their beliefs. The same was happening to Obama supporters. In fairness, this wasn’t as widespread a problem among my own Facebook page, but many of my friends were encountering far worse. Even on my own list, I had friends blasting liberals for dooming our country by voting for a failed president. The fact that people have these beliefs is fine as it’s no secret that both candidates had a wide number of vocal detractors. However, by turning those opinions from the larger party and onto specific persons, it becomes less about political leanings and more about individual persecution. Even among people who were in agreement
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ailing from Arizona, my sister and I knew very little besides deserts that stretched for miles, large mountains perfe c t for hiking on a spring Lauren day and Noriega prickly Staff Columnist cacti that should never be touched despite the curiosity that you might be feeling. We grew up anticipating the first day of the year when we could go swimming in our pool, even if that day came as early as February. In fact, I didn’t even see snow until I was about 10 years old and my dad took us on an adventure to the tundra of northern Arizona to expose us to the powdery goodness for the first time. We were — and in many ways still are — the definition of Arizonians. My sister and I were incredibly spoiled in more ways than one. And not just in a tangible sense: We were also spoiled because our life in Phoenix was incredibly consistent. For the majority of my life, I lived in the same house that my parents built before I could even walk. I had many relatives close
by who would self lessly sit through my many dance recitals, sporting events and religious sacraments. To me, my childhood seemed as though it was nothing short of picture-perfect. Yet all good things must eventually come to an end, and this conclusion came when my dad was faced with the tough decision of whether or not to move his family across the country to Charlotte. To say that we were all scared and unwilling was an understatement, but there was nothing else that could be done. So we packed up, we said goodbye to the comfortable and headed out east for the unknown land full of strangers with a mild twang and roads that all share the same name. As previously mentioned, I was undeniably scared of moving, but only because I loathe change and my timid middle-school self was not ready to be branded as “the new girl.” This fear was the emotion that I most closely associated with my move at the time. It was not until we took a family vacation back to the Grand Canyon State that I realized that there was something greater I could attribute to this change, something more positive. To this day, I still remember that first drive from the Phoenix airport to where my family was staying. It had only been a few years since we had left, and we were driving
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on roads that were still fresh in my mind. However, this time I wasn’t absent-mindedly gazing at the vast desert with boredom carelessly daydreaming about the latest boy band that had taken over my iPod. No, this time I noticed something I had never noticed before; I noticed the beauty in the simplicity that the desert holds. In this moment I realized all that I had taken for granted all those years prior because when you are accustomed to something and you expect it, it is easy to forget just how special even the small things might be. Which brings me to this past weekend, when I once again ventured across the country and returned to my beloved state, which in recent years has been more closely associated with scandals and ludicrous legislation. However, while driving around and visiting all of my favorite spots as a kid, I quickly remembered that feeling of appreciation I had first noticed all those years ago. It is easy to take something for granted if it is right in front of you consistently, but trust me when I say you will definitely notice it when it is missing. Send your thoughts to letters@technicianonline.com.
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‘Skyfall’ brings Bond back into top form Kaitlin Montgomery Staff Writer
From the heart-racing action of the opening scene, it is quickly apparent that Skyfall is a new breed of James Bond film. Skyfall marks the 50th anniversary of the film franchise starring the world’s most famous super spy. With Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes calling the shots, Skyfall would have been marked as a colossal failure had it not worked. Thankfully, that isn’t the case. With Skyfall as Daniel Craig’s third outing as James Bond, we see for the first time a vulnerable, older Bond with both psychological and emotional baggage. The film opens with one of the best chase sequences a Bond film has ever had to offer. The scene manages to ingeniously tie together a motorcycle, a train and the rooftops of Istanbul into a heart-pounding and intense sequence. In this epic pre-credit battle, Bond “disappears” after
struggling with a thief who has stolen a computer drive containing a list of British agents currently working undercover in terrorist organizations around the world. The loss of the computer drive leads to a domino effect in the world of Bond and M (Judi Dench). MI6, the headquarters of British Intelligence, sustains a shocking attack from the inside calling a number of things into question, including whether or not M can still serve as a competent leader. The brilliance of Skyfall was a change of pace. We see the dark circles and wrinkles apparent on Bond’s face, the old age that has overcome M and the realization from both that they might not be able to preform as before. Skyfall played heavily into the psychological aspect of its viewers instead of the usual captivating-yet-repetitive chase sequences. As Bond sets out on assignment to uncover and eliminate the threat now posed against the undercover
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agents, it’s easy to become enthralled with the methodical plot the villain Silva (Javier Bardem) has laid out. Unbeknownst to Bond, Silva was once a highly praised spy until a call made by M that left him vulnerable and marooned in an operation. Consumed by a desire for revenge, Silva is constantly dancing along a shifting line of moral beliefs. Silva’s revenge plot had my mind racing to keep up with the elaborate game of shadows occurring on screen. Still, the film managed to become comical at times. The cheesy fight scenes were a delight, when even with the odds stacked against him, Bond managed to take down five men with a simple silver suitcase. Reminiscent of the previous Bond films, there was an effortless “cool-guy” approach to every part of Craig’s performance. Regardless
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of his obvious aging, Craig played the iconic role of 007 perfectly with a self-reflection unseen in previous Bond films. I had reservations about the final scenes of Skyfall, worried that they would fall short of my expectations. However, I was not disappointed. The
obvious climax of the film had me on the edge of my seat. Cringing every time a shot was fired, my eyes searched the screen hoping I wouldn’t see the fallen body of M or Bond. Bringing Skyfall to a close is the promise of even more adventure for 007. Still, those
who have no background with previous James Bond films can enjoy the brilliance behind Skyfall all on its own. Skyfall was destined to be a hit and it by no means fell short. An action-packed thriller, there is no doubt that Skyfall is one of the best James Bond films yet.
Dar Williams shares her advice for aspiring musicians Mack McElroy Correspondent�
Dar Williams has often described herself as a traveler, a title she has stayed true to in 2012. With dozens of U.S. cities already visited and still more to go, Williams has spent the past year sharing her latest album, In the Time of Gods. In an interview before her Saturday concert in Durham, Williams said her career and success as a singer/songwriter had a humble beginning in New England. While the music world has changed since her first open-mike performance in 1991, her path and rise to success draws from timeless values and qualities that can still serve as a guide for young musicians today. Aspiring artists should “find a scene [that inspires them] and, if it starts to feel petty, be sure to get away.” Williams practiced this principle in 1990 when she
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The school is providing $3.6 million dollars, which nearly equals the amount that donors gave for the original space in Talley Student Center. The museum has already raised $1.7 million in private funding and anticipates raising the rest within the next two years. “I feel like this is one of those projects that when people kind of see it and get it and realize how cool it’s going to
relocated from Boston to Northampton, Mass. From there, Williams developed important qualities including patience, faith in herself and a subdued optimism in the early phase of her career, which Williams described as “slow, gradual and very social.” When it comes to songwriting, Williams said that new artists can discover inspiration in their own lives. “Write a song that feels real to you and probably won’t translate,” Williams said. “Whatever you are writing, finish it. Try to hear a song like you would hear a conversation. Be able to enjoy aspects like phrasing, language,
words that fit together and words that might surprise the listener.” Williams’ honest approach to songwriting often delves into personal topics. This approach comes to resonate with listeners by creating connections to the personal meanings the songs have to Williams.
Williams said that regardless of how personal the songs may be, young artists need to have the courage to let others hear them if they want to “make it.” “[I] took the risk of playing the songs to others,” Williams said, “took the risk of being mocked.” Williams’ drive and dedi-
cation led to her first tour around the country, which consisted of gigs at places like “bakeries, backyards and living rooms.” She also had some cassette tapes that were recorded by a friend of hers in his basement studio. This combination of openmike performances, personal songs and backyard concerts, according to Williams, can eventually attract the attention of a manager or booking agency and demonstrate the results of hard work and talent. Since 1994, Williams has released several full length albums and achieved success as a musician. Williams said that being picked up by a promotion agency was the major turning point in her career. “They saw how hard working I was and we worked hard for each other,” Williams said. Williams’ latest album, In the Time of Gods, is – for now – the cumulative result of all
be,” Manley said, “I feel very encouraged that people are going to step up to the plate and actually make it happen.” There currently is a development team focused on informing possible donors about the changes and new opportunities for the museum. Those opportunities will include arts festivals, outdoor film screenings, hands-on workshops and performance art, among many others. Some are just advantages of the museum’s new prime location right across from the Bell Tower and next to the Pullen Arts Center. The
city is planning to combine Manley added that the the efforts of Pullen Arts Gregg Museum also has a Center, Thevision with ater in the t h i s move Park and the to reach out Gregg Muto the engiseum to creneering and ate an Arts more techCampus for nological Raleigh. side of cam“We’ll be pus. close to the “I d o n’t Col lege of want to just Design, close t a rge t t he Roger Manley, to CHASS, liberal arts,” director of Gregg Museum we’ll be a lot Manley said. closer to our “It’s been far major student constituencies too long that the Gregg has too,” Manley said. been focused on artistic cul-
ture.” The museum is already planning several shows including a mad science show, one on fringe architecture and another on visionary engineering. Ultimately, the museum staff hopes to reach everyone through the work of the museum. In the meantime, the staff is dealing with the issue of limited access to the collection during the move. “We’re focusing on getting the full online database up and running by the spring semester, since the whole collection will be inacces-
DAR WILLIAMS DISCOGRAPHY: The Honesty Room (1995) Mortal City (1996) The Green World (2000) Promised Land (2008) In the Time of Gods (2012) SOURCE: DARWILLIAMS.NET
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“I feel very encouraged that people are going to step up to the plate and actually make it happen.”
her hard work. Thematically, the album draws from Greek mythology and relates ancient stories to modern political and societal themes “through the lens of western civilization.” “People act like the world is falling apart,” Williams said. “It felt like a great relief to see the world is always falling apart and it’s up to us to wake up and try to be the hero of the day.” Williams said one thing that stood out about her new album was the way that the majority of the songs sounded both on the album and live. “I really like performing the songs,” Williams said. “It feels like they all go well on stage.” Williams’ natural musical talent has brought her a long and fruitful career. However, Williams really attributes “making it” as a musician to her early years of relentless hard work and simply not giving up.
sible as of May 2013,” Mary Hauser, the registrar and collections manager, said. Students and teachers will be able to use this database to research specific pieces in the collection. They will also be able to schedule an appointment with a staff member to access items at the temporary Brickhaven Drive location. The renovation and move is expected to take about a year, and is aimed to be finished by late 2015.
Technician was there. You can be too. The Technician staff is always looking for new members to write, design or take photos. Visit www.ncsu.edu/sma for more information.
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A new era in the ‘Halo’ franchise UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 343 INDUSTRIES, MASTER CHIEF RETURNS TO DUTY. STORY BY JORDAN ALSAQA
THE PROMETHEAN THREAT As Master Chief begins to explore the Forerunner world of Requiem, he quickly discovers that the Covenant aren’t the only enemies ready to put a stop to his journey. The Prometheans are a group of warriors that originally served the Forerunners and are now awakened once more to fight the planet’s invaders.
THE CRAWLERS One shot to the head may be enough to take a Crawler out, but their strength lies in numbers. Players can expect to face anywhere from three to a dozen Crawlers at one time, with bursts of automatic rounds and vicious claw attacks slowly tearing away at shield energy and leaving Chief susceptible to larger foes.
THE WATCHERS
The Promethean support class may not cause much direct damage, but they are always the first target that should be taken out. Not only can they build turrets on the battlefield and slingshot your own grenades back at you, but they have the ability to regenerate downed Knights, meaning the fight is never over while a Watcher left alive.
THE KNIGHTS Armed with the best Promethean weapons and able to teleport around the map, the Knights serve as the main fighting force in the Promethean army. Able to launch sentry mechs to fight alongside them, the Knights are dangerous both at a distance and up close, where they can kill the Chief with a single brutal strike.
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ne of the biggest questions in gaming this year was whether or not developer 343 Industries would be able to successfully take over Halo 4 from the franchise’s creator, Bungie. For nearly a decade, the Halo series has set the standard for firstperson shooters (FPS) under Bungie’s guidance, so the idea of a new team taking on the franchise left many fans nervous. In this case, though, change is a good thing. Not only has 343 hit the ground running, it has brought a plethora of new features and updates to the formula that makes Halo 4 the best game the franchise has seen in years. Halo 4 picks up four years after the end of Halo 3, and finds Master Chief and his AI partner Cortana still stranded in the depths of space. Things change quickly, however, when a Covenant attack alerts them to the Forerunner planet their ship is in orbiting. Upon landing on the surface, it becomes clear that Cortana is no longer in top form. Now in service for eight years, Cortana has begun to deteriorate into a s t at e known as rampancy. Not one to give up w ithout a fight, the Chief promises to find a way home to try and save his oldest friend. Along the way, he must also combat a longdormant threat and discover the truth of the Forerunners’ disappearance. The narrative in Halo 4 is an absolute success by FPS standards, and serves as a
great way endary. Halo 4 to kick off As you go 343 Industries Platforms: Xbox 360 a new trilthrough the ogy in the campaign, Halo uniyou’ll also be verse. The retreated to some lationship between Chief and of the best visuals of any Cortana has always been one game this year. Everything of the series’ best, and Halo from the Covenant armada 4 explores it in greater depth to the environments has been than before. upgraded, making for a game Learning about the ancient that has beauty around every Forerunner race is also a treat, corner, even after it has been but the biggest addition its filled with bullets and explopresence brings is a new race sions. of enemies, the Prometheans. Of course, Halo has always From the powerful been known for Knights that the revolucan mow tions it Chief made down in with ona line single mulswing tiplayer. to Crawlers While Halo that attack in large 4 doesn’t bring the swarms, the Prometheans same amount of innovation, bring a fresh sense of action, it has picked up a few new especially when paired with tricks from Call of Duty that the classic Covenant troops. again help set it apart from Regardless of whether Chief what came before. is up against enemies new or The abilities to set speold, the refined combat sys- cific weapon load-outs, pick tem makes every encounter unique perks and call in an exciting one, with each ordnance are nothing new weapon having its place on in the FPS landscape, but the field of battle. their inclusion in Halo brings Halo 4 is just a joy to play, the series to a new level. The which is made even better multiplayer also manages to by the lengthy campaign. Of stay true to its roots, with course, you can blow through t he sa me anthe story mode on Easy and Normal, but those up to the challenge will find the game truly shines on Heroic and Leg-
nouncer, score structure and top-level design included. T he a forement ioned weapon tweaks also make for a more level playing field, especially with the ability to pick which weapons you start with. The Battle, Assault and Designated Marksman rifles all serve as solid choices, with aiming and sniping now much easier to pull off. Competitive play is still possible, but the emphasis is on providing a fun multiplayer mode that anyone can enjoy. The last major mode in Halo 4 is the new Spartan Ops, which replaces the Firefight mode from Halo: Reach. The mode offers 10 episodes with five levels each available on a weekly basis. Though the mode is more of a free-for-all shooting gallery than a structured campaign, the story sections, centered on a new generation of Spartan soldiers, offers a solid reason to return to the game each week. Halo 4 is the start of a new era for the franchise and 343 Industries has proven itself more than worthy of carrying on the legacy of the Xbox’s biggest series. It may not be the Halo that it used to be, but Halo 4 is easily one of the year’s best games and proof that the series still has plenty of life in it.
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ball season as a student previously and have a clean student conduct record,” Althoff said. “We want our members to set a good example for our fellow students.” Althoff also noted that the team would eventually have a more Wolfpack-oriented name. “We don’t have a set name,”
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receptions for 29 yards to cap off his performance. On the other side of the football, veteran linebacker, Manny Lawson, another former N.C. State player, recorded a single solo tackle for Cincinnati, his 16th of the season. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson improved his stellar rookie resume at home against the New York Jets, leading his team to victory 28-7, closing the gap in the NFC West. Wilson completed 12 of his 19 pass attempts for 188 yards
Althoff said. “We’ll probably work with it to make it more N.C. State related.” Sophomore in economics Reeves Thompson, who attended the meeting, said he often thinks back to some of State’s biggest wins over the past few years. He thinks this program could help bring back some of the magic. “My favorite game would have to be in 2010 when we upset Duke,” Thompson said.
“We were the last team to beat them before they won the national championship.” Thompson also included State’s 2007 win over rival UNC-Chapel Hill in his list of highlights. That was the last time the Pack beat the Tar Heels, something the team and the students are hungry to change this season. At the first game against Miami (Ohio) on Friday night, Hype Team members
were easily identifiable by their red jackets with “Pack Pride” written on the back. Their duties included leading cheers as well as passing out props used to distract opposing free-throw shooters. Each member was assigned to a different part of the student section. Althoff said there would likely be a rotation of members who work each game. “If some people aren’t as
and 2 touchdowns. The former Wolfpack standout now has 15 touchdown passes on the season, which leads all rookie quarterbacks. He also rushed for 34 yards on 7 attempts. Former N.C. State kicker and Seahawks teammate Steven Hauschka saw limited action in Sunday’s matchup, but kicked all four of his extra point attempts through the uprights. Denver Broncos linebacker and recent NCSU graduate Nate Irving returned to his home state to take on the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Irving had 3 tackles in the game, two of which were solo tackles, to help the
Broncos en route to a 38-14 victory. The San Diego Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers stormed into Tampa Bay Sunday following a Week 9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that snapped a three-game losing streak. All looked well for the Chargers early on as they looked to take a winning record in the AFC West standings and move within one game of Denver. Rivers started the game hot, throwing 3 first-half touchdowns to give San Diego a 21-17 lead at the intermission. Things turned sour in the second half for Rivers, as he threw 2 interceptions in the fourth quarter, one of which
was returned for a Tampa Bay touchdown. The Buccaneers went on to win 34-24, dropping the Chargers to 4-5. Rivers finished the day 29 of 37 for 337 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. His 78.4 percent completion rate improved his season percentage to 68.0, ranking fourth among all quarterbacks. Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch had a quiet game in Minnesota, falling to the Vikings 34-24. Tulloch recorded 3 tackles, two of them for solos. He now has 40 solo tackles and 53 total tackles on the season. Both statistics rank second on the Lions’ roster.
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comfortable leading cheers but are comfortable passing out the giant bricks and heads, then that will go into who we choose,” Althoff said. The Wolfpack cruised to victory in its first test of the season. The student section was full and very loud the entire game, and it drew praise from head coach Mark Gottfried and his players. Althoff is not opposed to carrying over old traditions
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was crowned Champion last year, the team brought out the Jones Cup trophy to center court during halftime of a Wolfpack basketball game at PNC Arena. While that was a moment the team will never forget, there is an overarching purpose to competing against fellow aspiring PGA professionals. “Each year, following the competition, there is some talk about who won and how each player performed,” Wade said. “But
such as “The Man,” a practice in which the student section yells extremely loudly when a designated opposing player gets the ball. However, she definitely wants the Hype Team to blaze a trail and make a name for itself. “This is a really big deal,” Althoff said. “It’s really exciting and hopefully we get some tradition from it.”�
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Hype Team injects enthusiasm into basketball crowd Multi-sport player of the week honors for Wolfpack
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N.C. State’s Camden Wentz, the Offensive Lineman of the Week, tallied 13 knockdown blocks and Dontae Johnson, the Co-Defensive Back of the Week, helped limit the Demon Deacon passing attack in the Wolfpack’s 37-6 victory. In his first collegiate basketball game, fresman guard Rodney Purvis tied for the team scoring lead with 16 points and was one of six Wolfpack players in double figures as sixthranked N.C. State opened its season Friday with a 97-59 win over Miami (Ohio). SOURCE: ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
N.C. State to host 2014 NCAA championship preliminary rounds N.C. State has been selected as one of 13 host sites for the preliminary rounds of the 2014 Men’s Basketball Championship, the NCAA announced Monday. The second and third-round games will be played at PNC Arena, March 21-23, 2014. This will be the 15th time NC State has hosted NCAA Tournament games and the first time since 2009. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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Fans of college basketball generally associate successful programs with the great student sections that back them up. For the most part, they go hand in hand. Consider Duke’s “Cameron Crazies,” Michigan State’s “Izzone” and Pittsburgh’s “Oakland Zoo.” All are major factors in their respective school’s home-court advantage. Carrie Althoff, junior in business administration and chair of the N.C. State Student Government’s Athletics Commission, has visions of making the Wolfpack student section just as visible as the rest. Through a new program tentatively known as “Hype Team,” Althoff and others will work to ensure the student section at the PNC Arena is as loud and effective as possible as the sixth-ranked Pack battle it out on the court. “We wanted to make sure
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there was more student-led input at games,” Althoff said. An interest meeting was held in Harrelson Hall on Monday, Nov. 5.
Attendees were briefed on the goals of the Hype Team, as well as learning the basic gameday procedures and ground rules for participation.
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Alexa Micek @youmakeMICEK Fantasizing about the pacific. But knowing when that time comes, my athletic career will be over. #notreadytoretire
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N.C. State is the reigning champion of the Jones Cup, a tournament pitting the five best golfers from each PGA Golf Management school in the country, and the Wolfpack will defend its title starting today in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The PGA Jones Cup presented by Golf Pride is a battle between 20 accredited universities which offer four-and-one-half to fiveyear PGA Golf Management Programs for aspiring PGA professionals. NCSU joins Clemson and Florida State as the only ACC schools to offer the program. State won the 2011 tournament by six strokes over UNLV and, this year, returns three of the five players from that team. The five golfers representing the Pack are Brian Holstein, Josh Rackley, Bryce Aronson, Rupe Taylor and Wesley Conover. “The Jones Cup has two main functions,” Program Director Robb Wade said. “The first — and most obvious — is the competition. It is an opportunity for students from all 20 of the PGM programs to come together and play in a tournament that is run by the PGA of America staff.
might have another opportunity to do the same thing it did last year — share the trophy with 16,000 of its closest friends. After N.C. State
Former N.C. State players didn’t disappoint fans in Week 10 of the 2012-13 NFL season as football heated up once again in the game’s most elite league. Running back Andre Brown and his New York Giants hit the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in Paul Brown Stadium. The first-place Giants went into the matchup with hopes of further separating themselves from the rival Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East standings. Unfortunately, the 4-5 Bengals held their turf, dropping the Giants 31-13 to bring their record to 6-4. Although it was a dim day for New York, the former Wolfpacker Brown continued to prove that he belongs in the lineup. Brown rushed for 65 yards on 7 attempts and a rushing touchdown. The touchdown was his seventh of the season which ranks second among all league running backs, an impressive statistic for a player who had accumulated minus-2 yards in his first two seasons. He also had 5
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