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Matthew Konar, an alumnus of both the N.C. State Colleges of Engineering (’97) and Design(’01), has started a local non-profit venture, hoping to bring together people working on various projects that inspire a sense of community and growth. Konar, an architect by profession, said he “didn’t want to be someone that sat behind a desk the entirety of (his) career,” and was inspired by numerous ideas that individuals in Raleigh wanted to create for the community. Encouraged by noted national projects, such as DetroitSOUP, and the community funding model of Kickstarter, Konar decided he wanted to bring something to Raleigh that met its needs, and suited its own culture. “I always wanted to do something more than work 9-5,” Konar said. “Architects have a real tendency to be stationary. I would sit at my com-
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A team of physicists and engineers from N.C. State and other institutions have been recognized for making one of the top 10 breakthroughs of 2012 by Physics World Magazine. N.C. State’s team, led by Daniel Stancil, head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at N.C. State, became the first to use the elusive subatomic particles known as neutrinos to send the word “neutrino” through 240 meters of Earth. Neutrinos are subatomic particles most commonly found radiating from the sun as a result of nuclear fusion. They have nearly no mass, a neutral charge, and do not interact much with other forms of matter. According to the article featured in Physics World, a neutrino could easily pass through 1000 light-years of lead without being affected. It is this property which led researchers to search for a way to utilize these particles as a means of communications since the early 1970’s, according to Stancil. However, until recent times, scientists have lacked the ability to accurately detect the neutrinos to the degree in which they could decipher the messages sent. The experiment was conducted at FermiLab, the United States Department of Energy’s national
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Daniel Stancil (left), head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, helped develop research on neutrinos that was recognized as a top ten breakthrough of 2012 by Physics World Magazine.
laboratory, where researchers from the NASA Glenn Research Center, among over 100 others, collaborated to accomplish this scientific feat. In the experiment, a concentrated neutrino beam was aimed at an underground cavern containing the neutrino detector, a five ton device comprised of alternating strips of metal and plastic. The device, judging by the increments in which the neutrino beam was fired over a period of six minutes, was able to receive the message in binary code, which was then translated into English. Although the practical appli-
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cations of this new medium of communications are far from operational, they are by no means unfeasible. According to Stancil, neutrinos could be a new medium for communicating with submarines in the near future. Today it is very difficult to send data from land to an underwater vessel due to the fact that radio waves do not travel well through salt water. This means in order for messages to be sent, the submarine must surface, leaving it vulnerable to attack. Neutrinos are not only unimpeded by water, they are easier to detect
in the presence of it. If a working model for this new form of land to underwater communication is actualized, the strategic advantages would be highly beneficial to the military. Other potential uses include a secure, reliable and decentralized means of communication in case of a manmade or natural catastrophe. Physics World Magazine is one of the worlds leading physics magazines. Any discovery worthy of be-
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Cross created many programs and events around Centennial Campus to promote health and wellness, inPartner services specialist for cluding “HealthWorks!” The service Centennial Campus, Sue Cross, made mobile mammograms, blood recently died after being hit by drives, heart and vascular screena truck in Atlantic Beach, N.C. ings, and a variety of diet seminars She was 57. available to the employees of CenSue Cross, a Wake County na- tennial Campus. tive, worked with the University Cross also created programs that for 34 years before retiring in gave N.C. State’s campus a sense of April 2012. Not community, such only was she as the Executive involved with Brea k fa st club, the Centennial and the Summer Campus PartFarmer’s market. nership office, Dennis Kekas, but also many associate v ice other departchancellor of the ments at N.C. Centennial CamDennis Kekas, associate vice State, including pus Partnership ofchancellor for Centennial the Department fice, also worked in Campus Partnership o f F o r e s t r y, close contact with CALS Dean’s Office, Friends of Sue Cross and stressed her leaderthe College Concert Series and ship skills. the Talley Student Center and “She was a great leader, she could Arts Program. make people feel good about any Amy Lubas, director of part- circumstance,” Kekas said. “She got nership development for the things done and gained the respect Centennial Campus Partnership of so many people along the way.” office, worked closely with Cross Sue cross is survived by her husfor several years at N.C. State. band, Robbie Cross, and her chil“She really cared about being dren, Erin Cross Gross and Travis healthy and having a healthy Cross. workplace,” said Lubas. “We “I can’t say enough nice things miss her terribly and had plans about Sue Cross,” said Kekas. “It for her to come back. She was was the sheer nature and power of such a valuable part of our her personality that influenced evteam.” eryone that knew her.” Correspondent
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The Visions for Greek Village team completed their first project: the construction of the Kappa Delta sorority house. The house is a part of a 14-year project, started in 2008, to allow Greek Court to grow and make it more accessible, according to the N.C. State’s Greek Life website. Kappa Delta members moved into the $4 million house in early October. The funding for the house came from the national chapter, PHOTO COURTESY OF NIKKI SWANGO which raises money from sororities The new Kappa Delta house, part of large construction project in Greek selling magazines and a loan from Village. the bank. According to John Mountz, the director of Greek Life, the houses “strengthened our sisterhood.” transportation to Greek Village have been rented from the UniverThe new house has humbled the becoming much easier. sity for 50 years, and many of the members of Kappa Delta, since they Their goal is to implement walkGreek organizations wanted the op- were recently added as a sorority at ways and roads to create a more efportunity to own their own house. N.C. State. fective route to and from campus. The house is “unlike anything else The Kappa Delta house was the The growth of Greek Court is a rein our Greek Village stock,” Mountz first part of the construction proj- flection of the membership over the said. Abby Van Horn, Kappa Delta ect to be built because they obtained last 10 years, according to Mountz. president and jutheir funds early. “The houses are going to grow nior in fashion texHowever, there are Greek Life in members,” Van Horn tile design, agreed many other sorori- said. “They wouldn’t have taken saying it was a huge ties and fraternities on the project unless they thought change from their participating. The it was beneficial.” old house, which groundbreaking cerThe houses will be fully owned, was formerly an emony for the new designed, operated and constructed office building. Sigma Nu house was by the chapters, and the land will “The duplex had on Saturday, Jan. 5, be leased from the University. The John Mountz, Director a dorm-style hall and construction goal is to have 20 lots for individuof Greek Life and limited space,” workers will soon al chapter houses, a row of Greek Van Horn said. begin erosion con- townhouses, a community center, “We were always running on top of trol. Three other houses, Pi Kappa an amphitheater, outdoor shelters each other.” Phi, Sigma Nu and Sigma Phi Epsi- and other amenities by 2022. The house has a full commercial lon, will be demolished as well this Stewart Engineering is planning kitchen, wireless capability, chapter year. the project, Sam Reynolds of Reynmeeting room, formal and informal Van Horn is excited about another olds & Jewell Architects designed it living rooms and three floors. house being built, and the expan- in 2006 and Greek Court RedevelVan Horn said the house helped sion of Greek Court as a whole, be- opment Task Force is maintaining the “f low of the function of the cause it will “bond each chapter.” it. chapter and school life” and She is also looking forward to
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puter, at my desk, for 9 hours, in my zone, and you start to lose touch with everything around you. I didn’t want to be like that, I want to be part of everybody.” So six months ago, Konar was able to put together groundworkk, a monthly social event that uses microPHOTO COURTESY OF MATTHEW KONAR funds to support creative local projects. The idea behind groundworkk is simple. Each and apparel company, “Chez orphanages all over the event has a $5 door fee, with Moi,” a rum cake company, world. 25 percent of the food donated or provided by “Sixth Sun,” a team empow- proceeds will go toward a local chef or restaurant. The ering food and energy re- empowering these young sum collected will be put in sources for local schools by children. According to a single pot, with a winner building school gardens and Jordan, “the money will to be decided based on the RESQD, an N.C. State bred go toward creating provotes cast by the audience team looking to rescue and totype products, editing that night. nurture orphans through the the children’s drawings Four teams and/or indi- design of clothing. for clothing, and creating vidual presenters then speak Hosted at the Longview promotional items such as for four minutes about their Center in downtown Raleigh, buttons.” project, the inspiration be- groundworkk saw peak attenTo those interested, the hind the idea, its potential dance of any event that had next groundworkk events influence on previously are just around the corner. the commubeen held, On Jan. 15, groundworkk nity, and how w i t h a n will travel to Tir na nOg they would audience Pub in Raleigh, and on use the o f o v e r Jan. 22, groundworkk will funds if they 6 0 p e o - travel to Durham for the were to win ple. With very first time, and will be t he nig ht’s the votes held in Mercury Studio. Matthew Konar, NCSU alum p ot . A f te r tallied, To apply to showcase your each elevator RESQD idea or project, email holpitch, there is emerged ler@groundworkk.com. a question and answer session victorious with a margin of a When asked about the diwhere members of the audi- single vote, and a pot of $315. versity of participants that ence can learn more. Founded by Owen Jordan, a have gotten involved with groundworkk has brought junior in environmental sci- groundworkk, Konar said, together people of all ages, ences, and Tasso von Wind- “You can be anywhere in backgrounds, and lifestyles heim, a junior in materials your path, as long as you to inspire development in all science and engineering, need help getting started.” fashions. Last month, pre- RESQD is a start-up that senters varied tremendously, will sell clothing embroipitching ideas like, “Get dered with the drawings and Giddy,” an organic skincare creations of children from
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Living in a science-fiction world proves to be rewarding Taylor O’Quinn Staff Writer
When Professor John Kessel posted on Facebook about his refusal to see The Hobbit, his comments unintentionally started a philanthropic movement. The Hobbit, directed by Peter Jackson and based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkein, is the first installment of a fantasy adventure trilogy. It has already grossed over $800 million since its Dec. 14 release, and serves as a prequel to the critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings films, also directed by Jackson and based on works by Tolkein. “Nobody could pay me enough to go see The Hobbit. But nobody is going to pay me,” Kessel, a Creative Writing professor at N.C. State, said on his Facebook. Sam Montgomery-Blinn, the Editor of Durham-based magazine, Bull Spec, found out about Kessel’s post, and decided to use the publication’s readership to start a
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ing listed as one of the top 10 breakthroughs by such a reputable source attests to the exceptional nature of the experiment. According to
lighthearted fundraising opportunity. MontgomeryBlinn set up online donations on the magazine’s website to see if enough people could pay for Kessel to see The Hobbit. Kessel agreed to participate when he learned all funds would be donated to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Emergency Medical Fund. The fundraiser was a success. “We are truly living in a science fiction world,” Kessel said. “In just one day we acquired about $300. This is an artifact of the Internet age that all of this was possible from a Facebook post.” On Bull Spec magazine’s website, Montgomery-Blinn posted the “menu” of seven activities for Professor Kessel to complete. At $750 in donations, Kessel would eat The Hobbit ring burger at Denny’s. The burger “has more calories than any human being needs to consume,” according to Kessel. At $1500, he would watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy and lastly,
at their total goal of $2500, Professor Kessel would dress as Galadriel, the elf queen, while watching the film. “I figured what the heck,” Kessel said. “If you’re going to do it, you might as well do it.” When the $2500 goal was reached, Professor Kessel set out with his friends to find the perfect Galadriel costume. Kessel tried on several gowns until his friends convinced him to purchase a notso-modest, white, women’s gown. Prior to seeing the film, Kessel performed 30 seconds of the “Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” in the lobby of the theater, dressed as Galadriel. Kessel, who stands at 6 feed and 5 inches, said he got a lot of stares throughout his experience as the elf queen, but enjoyed himself. Kessel has read The Hobbit and has used it in previous classes, but has “mixed feelings” about Tolkien. He has also taught the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and has similar feelings towards the films.
Hamish Johnston, editor of Physics World and author of the article on the experiment, there were a number of things which made the neutrino noteworthy. The first was the sheer difficulty of the experiment. Since neutrinos interact rarely with other forms of matter, most physicists would
say that it would be too difficult if not impossible. “It would be a bit like sending a message using a beam of light when the only materials at your disposal are extremely clear and transparent panes of glass,” Johnston said.
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Should Affirmative Action still be part of the admission process? BY CHRIS RUPERT
“Yes, because there a lot of people in bad situtions because of their racial background. Each group needs a certain kind of help so you need to tailor it to each group. You can’t just say you can get in because of your grades.” Michael Ahun senior, human anatomy and physiology
“I don’t think it’s right to give someone a scholarship, but maybe I’m being biased because I’ve never gotten one because of my race.” Gabby Hadid senior, psychology
“No, I don’t think that it should. It’s reverse discrimination to combat discrimination.” Trevor Thompson sophomore, industrial engineering
“Yes, because the discrimination that is the root of affirmative action still exists. While it may not be the perfect answer it is attempitng to solve the problem.” Chad Underwood senior, history
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he Dec. 14 shooti ng at Sa ndy Hook Elementary not only raised important questions about gun control but a lso sparked a Megan national Ellisor conversaDeputy tion about Viewpoint t he s up Editor posed demise of media ethics. When news broke of the shooting, many networks including CNN, CBS and Fox wrongfully reported Ryan Lanza as the killer. Business Insider later revealed the actual killer was Ryan’s brother, Adam Lanza, who was carrying Ryan’s ID when his body was found in the school. As Edward SchumacherMatos of NPR points out, “I think most Americans are smart enough to realize that mistakes are inevitable in the early reporting.” Still, many people took to their blogs and other social media sites to complain about how revered news outlets could commit such errors. According to The New York Observer, there was more than an hour gap between the time that CNN reported the killer to be Ryan Lanza and the time that The New York Post correctly reported the shooter as Adam Lanza. A supposed Facebook friend of Ryan’s tweeted a screenshot of his timeline where he had posted statuses in response to hate mail. In a time when Ryan should have been mourning the death of his mother and brother, a mistake of the media made him feel the need to defend his innocence. Furthermore, his name will forever be connected to this tragedy, though no evidence thus far can prove he had any
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involvement with the incident. Many of the errors made by the media are a result of competition between new outlets, which can be blamed on the creation of 24 hour news coverage. The rush to break the story first led many to forget the importance of media ethics. Another instance of this came when reporters interviewed the elementary-age children who had just witnessed the shooting. Chris Weigant wrote a blog that appeared in The Huffington Post pleading, “Stop interviewing children. It’s exploitative and it’s not journalism… Ethical standards change and get better over time. This is one area that needs some immediate attention.” The previous are mistakes from which the media should learn. However, the day of the shooting, my Facebook and Twitter feed exploded with another crack at the media. Many complained that the media was making Adam Lanza famous by reporting his name. Some made the argument that fame is what motivated him to commit this crime and therefore by speaking or typing his name, we are falling into his trap and satisfying his wish. The lack of empirical evidence suggesting that people commit homicide in order to become famous makes these complaints irrelevant. Not only are they irrelevant, but they are asking to withhold information. Although the media have made ethical and factual mistakes, reporting the name of someone who has committed a massive crime is not one of them. The public has a right to know. This idea fuels the media and therefore, it is unreasonable to request that the media not inform the public. Send your thoughts to viewpoint@technicianonline.com
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imply put, a college education is an investment. As students, we invest our time and energy in rigorous course loads. Our families invest money and supp or t i n our colHeather Troutman lege commitment. Staff Columnist North Carolina taxpayers invest in our university to ensure the future prosperity of the community at large. There is a correlation between prosperity and earning a college degree. We also blindly believe that our university mutually invests in our futures through cutting-edge research and progressive course content. But, where are the university’s financial investments really going? Stocks and endowments are fairly secure means of ensuring annual returns in scholarship monies and pension funds. But investments in dying (and deadly) technologies will have little to no return in the future. This thought inspired Bill McKibben’s Fossil Fuel Divestment Cam-
paign across the U.S., encouraging students to demand their universities stop investing money into furthering climate change. It’s hard to find a university that doesn’t include climate change it its curricula. Despite the fact that universities teach climate change, finding a university that is not invested (either directly or indirectly) in companies t hat emit high volumes of carbon. The g lobe is warming, sea levels are rising and atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, the queen of greenhouse gases, is climbing at an alarming rate. Though correlation does not imply causation, the relationship between carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels, rising temperatures, and volatile weather events is not tenuous. In 2008, N.C. State became a signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, and in 2010 adopted a Climate Action Plan to strategically monitor the journey to carbon neutrality
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Seven Psychopaths (2012)
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t's something many of us have experienced before: the chestcrushing, life-ending feeling that comes with the impending start of a new semester and the undoubtable scheduling hell that goes along with it. We all leave for our winter break feeling content, even ecstatic, with the schedule we have so carefully hand picked. We set our alarm clocks bright and early on our registration date, snatching up gym classes that allow us to embody D'Artagnan for an hour or
FRESHMEN
Desired Product: Impressionable freshmen often fall into the black hole of disillusionment brought on by overly optimistic college films. This tends to lead them, naturally, to the wild route of the college experience. This choice requires a specific lifestyle; the ability to sleep in on any given day of the week, little to no actual homework and a large focus on entertaining recreational gym courses. The error in this particular choice is that it often takes a while to set in, meaning that the once academically optimistic younglings are forced to bargain hunt for late times and desirable classes. Bidding Power: The winning quality of the freshmen comes directly by the unconditional and not yet jaded love of their parents. Care packages, money, gift cards for dinners out... Freshmen are the only class likely to see these signs of affection. As we all know, once you permanently move out, you're on your own in terms of luxury. Looking to maximize partying and laziness can lead people to hand over all sorts of good stuff. Cash is obviously the most preferable, but there are various other perks to be had. Using the continuing adoration of their clueless parents, freshmen can easily garner the bidding power to nab the dream schedule.
two, or discussion seminars focusing on the riveting debate between Darwinism and Christianity. The first day of classes, we arrive hopeful and sure that we have chosen only the very best schedule. Suddenly, reality sets in. It turns out getting prodded by a metal rod at nine in the morning makes us rather unhappy, or perhaps there is a loud-mouthed Rush Limbaugh impersonator sitting in front of us during our poli-sci lecture we simply cannot cope with. Thus begins
SOPHOMORES
Desired Product: Sophomores tend to be in a far more desolate situation than the younger set. The hangover from all the fun they have taken advantage of throughout the past year is finally setting in. Suddenly, grades are being discussed. The idea of the future is becoming less far off, and the idea of a slight Tuesday night bender leads to a thought of panic rather than enjoyment. Terrified of playing catch up and ending up a permanent resident of Hillsborough Street, sophomores are stampeding towards the most practical classes they can find. Sadly, there are often not enough spots, leaving many students panicking. Bidding Power: Since most of the classes sophomores will be vying for are snatched up by the few overly-eager freshmen every year, sophomores have a major tool at their disposal. The clout of actually knowing what the hell is happening around here — finding a party on a Friday for a sophomore requires approximately one phone call. For a freshmen? The experience is equivalent to a dude attempting to talk his way out of a cover charge. Sophomores can direct freshmen to the right places for charity, of course. But really, shouldn't commodities be for trading?
THE FIFTH:
the inevitable frenzy of schedule swapping panic. We open our MyPack information only to discover the soul crushing news that every single gym class of interest has been snatched up by lowly freshman. The thought of being forced into an intensive fitness class at 8 in the morning or a droning lecture about insects at 7 in the evening causes us to lose it for a moment. Our breath quickens, our pulse rises and we begin to enter panic mode. Sophomores fret about being forced
JUNIORS
Desired Product: One-hundredlevel gym classes — at this point, they seem like an impossibility. Juniors have lost the ability to get in based on low class standing, but they haven't quite earned the benefits of choosing courses as a senior. As many juniors fall into a terrible rut they begin to question whether the lack of a gym class is going to cause them to take summer courses. In order to stop the inevitable "failed future" hives that will break out, juniors search high and low in the hopes of finding the perfect physical fitness requirement. Because really, it's the least stressful way to consider actually graduating. Bidding Power: Juniors have all sorts of trading potential. Many live off campus and have access to cars, which can be invaluable to underclassmen. A quiet non-dorm with a kitchen and without resident advisors busting lame dorm parties can make any young student’s ears perk up. Offering rides is a surefire way to bargain; the truly gifted would be able to talk an underling into paying for gas and giving up the precious Walking Conditioning class.
out of bed before 11 and seniors begin obsessively stalking classes they need for graduation. This week we bring you a new idea. Bartering is one of the oldest systems of business — the idea of trading something you don't need for something you do. Theoretically, it's always a win-win situation for both parties. And while worrying about others may not always be what us college students are best at, we certainly never pass up the chance to get what we want.
SENIORS
Desired Product: For seniors, the want for classes is not really a want at all, but an absolute necessity. If they need a class for graduation, it's a karmic guarantee they will at least have to endure a wait-list period, just to punish them for considering causing the University a pay cut. The panic that sets in when a senior is concerned they might not get into a course during their last semester ever is quite indescribable. Needless to say, they will do just about anything to get into the courses the University has mandated as crucial. Bidding Power: Seniors hold a royal flush so far as this is concerned. They have access to their own living places, cars (or at least access to a friends' car), the ability to buy booze and the experience to know where to buy just about anything else. Seniors are waving a magic wand in the auction, offering to grant wishes rather than throw down money. Starry eyed, the younger set will undoubtedly clamor at the heels of the seniors, begging to be shown just a glimpse of what it feels like to have so much access and so little real responsibility. As always, the upper is the ideal situation.
named for the number of times we changed our schedule this week.
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Tarantino’s latest: off the chain Django Unchained Columbia Pictures
Jordan Alsaqa Associate Features Editor
Quentin Tarantino has always been a divisive filmmaker. Since his directorial debut Reservoir Dogs, his penchant for nonlinear storytelling, over-the-top violence and snarky dialogue have fascinated some and driven away others. However, Tarantino has never let public opinion keep him from bringing his unique visions to the silver screen. As such, Django Unchained fits perfectly in Tarantino’s f ilmography. For some, that’s more than enough to tell them whether or not they should see Django, but there’s more to consider when it comes to Tarantino’s take on the western. Django Unchained follows Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave taken under the wing of bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Schultz needs Django’s help to find the Brittle brothers. In exchange, Schultz promises Django his freedom and to assist him in finding his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). The film has an episodic feel to it, which is nothing new for a Tarantino film. However, thanks to the focus on Django and Schultz,
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the film is able to give a much greater amount of character development to its protagonists than in Tarantino’s last film, Inglourious Basterds. The characters in Django Unchained are easily the highlight, thanks to a mix of stellar performances and Tarantino’s sharp writing. Foxx nails the simmering rage that fills Django and makes his transformation into a skilled gunslinger entirely believable. Equally impressive is Leonardo DiCaprio as Calvin Candie, the plantation owner that
has Broomhilda. DiCaprio’s southern sadist is a great villain with a twisted sense of honor and nobility. Candie is easily one of the actor’s best performances, with DiCaprio elevating what could’ve been a very cartoonish character into a complex, threatening figure. However, the absolute standout is Waltz as Django’s bounty-hunter mentor Schultz. Waltz brings the same intensity and screen presence he did in Inglourious Basterds, but with an expanded role, he is able to
truly shine. Schultz is simply a delight to watch interact with other characters, and his smug attitude instead comes across as cheerful and charming. The only weak link in the film is Samuel L. Jackson as Candie’s conniving house slave Stephen. It’s not that Jackson isn’t enjoyable; it’s that he never really comes across as playing a role. While the other actors all lose themselves in their roles, Jackson’s Stephen just feels like the actor being himself, which hurts the film overall.
What brings the characters to life is the strong script and direction from Tarantino. As is to be expected from the filmmaker, the movie’s tone can shift in an instant, rapidly turning from comedy to action to drama. What’s impressive is that these shifts never feel jarring, with both the actors and the presentation making the changes work. Another thing to be expected from a Tarantino film is a high level of blood and violence, which Django delivers. While no film may
ever match the body count of Tarantino’s Kill Bill films, Django still manages plenty of gory scenes. Still, the presentation manages to keep the bloodier moments from being too disturbing. At over two-and-a-half hours, Django Unchained never overstays its welcome. With a series of exciting subplots, a strong cast of characters and a solid mix of humor and drama, Django Unchained is proof that Tarantino is still a director at the top of his game.
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‘Princess’ proves old genre still has life Code of Princess
Jordan Alsaqa
Atlus Platforms: 3DS
Associate Features Editor
The beat ‘em up has seen little love in the past few years. Outside of surprise hits like Castle Crashers, developers have had little interest in making new entries in the genre. Fortunately, the 3DS has received Code of Princess, a new beat ‘em up that proves there’s still plenty to enjoy in one of gaming’s oldest genres. Code of Princess follows the story of Solange, a princess whose homeland is invaded by monsters. After discovering that the attack was engineered by another kingdom, Solange takes to the road to find out what has happened and restore her family’s honor. Along the way, she discovers a plot that may threaten the entire world. If any of this sounds familiar, it’s because the narrative in Code of Princess has been seen in just about every other fantasy story ever made. However, what saves the game is the colorful cast of characters. From the deadpan
thief Ali Baba to the electric guitar-wielding elf Allegro, every character in Code of Princess adds to the quirky sense of humor. What really matters in a game like this, though, is how it plays, and Code of Princess is an absolute marvel in this regard. The main story offers four different playable characters, all of whom play radically differently. Solange uses her giant sword for slow, but powerful combos, while Ali Baba mixes fast dash attacks with explosives. Meanwhile, the necromancer, Zozo, plays better from a distance, with numerous magic attacks and projectiles. Finally, Allegro’s guitar allows him to launch large attacks that can hit every enemy for decent damage. Each of the four main characters is a blast to play as. Though the game gets off to a slow start, as characters
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Pack’s late surge downs Jackets
Jeniece Jamison and Daniel Wilson Sports Editor & Staff Writer
Mack named USA Track and Field Athlete of the Week Former N.C. State All-American Bobby Mack has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the senior men’s 8K in 24:27 at the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country race in Scotland on Jan. 5. Mack, who was named the team’s captain prior to the race, guided the U.S. team to a first-place finish in the event. The U.S. had 49 points, followed by Team Europe with 65 and Team Great Britain with 67. The Raleigh, N.C., native was the runner-up in last year’s race, but was was able to take the top spot as he edged out Ayad Lamdassam of Spain by one second to record his first international win. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Freyman, Miesfeld claim ACC weekly awards Sophomore Hannah Freyman and junior Barrett Miesfeld have been selected as the ACC Female and Male swimmers of the week, for their performances against Savannah College of Art & Design and University of Georgia. Freyman, a sophomore from Peoria, Ill., claimed the top time in the 100 backstroke with a time of 56.10 seconds. She also finished fourth in the 50 freestyle, and helped the 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams to a second place finish. On the men’s side, Miesfeld completed the 100 butterfly event with a time of 48.67 seconds to finish first. The Tucson, Ariz., native claimed the top spot by more than two seconds between him and the second place finisher. He also competed as a member of the 200 medley relay, and the 200 and 800 freestyle relay teams. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Pack hosts college training center N.C. State men’s soccer coach Kelly Findley and his staff will be hosting a College Training Center for high school age boys and above, March 1-2 at the Wolfpack Training Complex. The NC State College Training Center gives players an opportunity to train and play in an environment that resembles the college soccer experience. There are limited spaces available for this camp. The objective for the camp is to afford the committed soccer player to opportunity to be trained and evaluated by the N.C. State coaching staff in a college training environment. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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Today WOMEN’S BASKETBALL V. NORTH CAROLINA Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m. Friday GYMNASTICS V. MARYLAND Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m. MEN’S TENNIS AT ILLINI INVITATIONAL Naples, Fla., All Day MEN’S BASKETBALL V. DUKE PNC Center, 12 p.m. WRESTLING V. GARDNER-WEBB Boiling Springs, N.C., 6:30 p.m. RIFLE V. ARMY Charleston, S.C., All Day MEN’S TENNIS AT ILLINI INVITATIONAL Naples, Fla., All Day Sunday WOMEN’S BASKETBALL V. VIRGINIA Charlottesville, Va., 2 p.m. MEN’S TENNIS AT ILLINI INVITATIONAL Naples, Fla., All Day
Despite a slow start, N.C. State was able to pull out a win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 83-70. The Pack improved to 2-0 in the conference with the win, while Tech slid to 0-2. With the win, State is now 9-4 in ACC home openers since 2000. It also won its 9th straight game, the longest winning streak under head coach Mark Gottfried and the program’s longest since the 2004-05 season. It was also the Pack’s 10th straight home win. Junior guard Lorenzo Brown led the Wolfpack in scoring with 21 points. Senior forward Scott Wood followed Brown with 20 points, going four-for-nine from the 3-point arch. This was the first game of the season freshman forward T.J. Warren did not register a point. The Pack also kept up its hot shooting, going 50.9 percent from the field for the game. State got off to a slow start, a habit that has plagued the Wolfpack all season. The Yellow Jackets got out to an early lead, 9-4, before a timeout with 15:53 left. The Pack still couldn’t recover from its slump, allowing Georgia Tech to dominate in the paint scoring and on the glass. Tech scored 22 points in the paint in the first half, while State scored 20. Forwards Robert Carter Jr. and Daniel Miller led the way for the Yellow Jackets in the first half. Carter Jr. led the Jackets in scoring with nine points at the half. Miller followed up with eight points and led Tech in rebound-
ing with seven at half. State finally woke up after the second timeout with 11:37 left in the half. Brown gave the Pack its first lead, 16-15, off a three following a pump fake into the shot. The lead continued to exchange hands for the remainder of the half. After freshman guard Rodney Purvis put back his own miss to give State a 25-24 lead, the Pack was able to gain control for much of the second half. The Wolfpack’s largest lead of the half was four points. The PNC Arena crowd erupted on a sequence of plays where junior forward Calvin Leslie showed off his athletic ability. Leslie made a difficult 180 degree layup to put the Pack up by two, then hustled to the other end of the floor to block a Tech attempt that led to a layup for Purvis on the fast break. Georgia Tech took a 38-37 lead into the locker room at halftime after Chris Bolden hit a fade-away 3-point attempt on the Yellow Jackets’ last possession. The breaking point of the second half came after a timeout with 11:12 left in the game. Out the break, State went on a 6-2 run before the next break in the action. Following another timeout three minutes later, the Pack went on a roll and never looked back. Wood caught fire from beyond the arch. His second 3-pointer of the half gave the Pack the lead and it never trailed from then on. Wood gave the Wolfpack an eightpoint lead when he hit a shot from beyond the arch coming off a curl and giving the defender a high-five on the follow through. A turn-around jumper from Brown gave State its first doubledigit lead of the game, 70-60, propeling the Pack to victory.
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Freshman guard Rodney Purvis jumps for a layup during the first half of the Georgia Tech game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Purvis had 7 points and 3 rebounds at halftime at the PNC Arena.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Men’s basketball mid-season grades Andrew Schuett Deputy Sports Editor
Calvin Leslie: B The junior forward is an enigma. He leads the team in points, 15.4 per game, and is second in rebounds, 7.4 per game, but we haven’t seen Leslie dominate games the way we all expected from the ACC preseason player of the year. For a player once criticized for being too selfish, he’s now extremely willing to pass the ball. Credit to Leslie for buying into the team concept, but he’s fully capable of singlehandedly taking over a game. The Wolfpack have scrapped and clawed its way to 12-2 and are sitting atop the ACC with Duke, but Leslie must step up for the Pack to remain there. Lorenzo Brown: B+ At times, it’s borderline frustrating to watch the junior guard play. Brown can get to the basket, seemingly at will, yet to his credit he stays within the offensive system. But when he sees an opportunity, the Roswell, Ga. native quickly springs into attack mode. Brown’s ability to finish through traffic is uncanny, as is his passing ability. He leads the team in assists, 6.4 per game, and is one of five Wolfpack players averaging double-digit points, 12.5, per game. After a slow start to the season Brown is rounding into form. Richard Howell: A+ There has been no player more important to the Wolfpack’s success this season than senior forward Richard Howell. Howell does the dirty work for the Wolfpack, leading the team in rebounds per game, 9.7, while becoming a highly efficient scor-
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Junior forward C.J. Leslie jumps for the tip off to start the UNC-Ashville game Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Leslie had 14 points in the Wolfpack’s 82-80 win at the PNC Arena.
er for the Pack, 13.2 per game. His .645 field goal percentage ranks No. 17 in the nation, and he rarely turns the ball over. He has also cut unnecessary fouls, a liability in years past, out of his game. Howell is relentless on the blocks and his work rate and toughness have made him a fan favorite. Leslie and Brown may be the stars of this team, but Big Rich is unquestionably the heart and soul.
T.J. Warren: A The freshman forward has been a pleasant surprise for most Wolfpack fans. The Durham native has quickly evolved into one of the most efficient players in the country, ranking fourth in the nation in field goal percentage, .681, and second on the team in points, 13.4 per game. He’s making difficult shots look routine, the hallmark of a great scorer. Warren has been outstanding and should be a frontrunner for
ACC freshman of the year. Scott Wood: B+ The senior forward has found his role on this team and is playing it almost to perfection. Widely regarded as one of the best sharpshooters in the nation, Wood is averaging double digits in points, 11.6 per game, and is posting a career high field goal percentage, .449. The Marion, Ind. native has stepped up this season when called upon, especially against Boston College. If Wood can keep hitting his shots, he will stretch out the defense so Leslie, Brown and company can dominate in the paint. Rodney Purvis: B Purvis has been a solid player since day one. The freshman has made his share of mistakes, as can be expected of any first year player. However, it’s hard to fault his effort or his enthusiasm. His outside shooting, one of his weaknesses, has been surprisingly solid. The Raleigh native is averaging .421 from beyond the arc, only .028 lower than Wood. Purvis has showed his clutch gene, saving the Wolfpack against Boston College by putting up 19 crucial points, a career high. The Wolfpack: AIt’s easy to talk about how the Wolfpack excels, but some criticism is in order as well. State’s defense needs to improve and the team needs to be more assertive on the boards. The Pack hasn’t come up with many loose balls this season either, something that needs to change for State to be a factor in March. For the most part, however, the Wolfpack’s unselfish play has helped it pull out some gritty early season wins. Aside from some early glitches, the season has gone as expected and the Pack is in prime position for a run at the ACC regular season title.