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Chancellor calls cost comparison with UNC-CH invalid Sara Awad Staff Writer

N.C. State students often find themselves comparing much about the University and student body to that of UNC-Chapel Hill, but such comparisons aren’t always applicable. According to an article in the Triangle Business Journal, N.C. State spends half of what UNC-CH spends in regards to “education and related expenses.” Findings from a recent University

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of North Carolina System General Administration report prompted the article. Last year, each degree issued cost the University $59,408 while UNC-CH spent $115,376 per degree, according to the report. In the past five years, N.C. State decreased the amount of money spent per degree by 13.8 percent as opposed to UNC-CH’s 6.8 percent decrease, the report stated. N.C. State also increased the number of degrees produced by 26.9 percent, while UNC-CH only raised this by 6.4 percent.

Though the Triangle Business Journal’s article compared the University’s cost cutting efficiency to our rivals, Chancellor Randy Woodson said he would rather compare these statistics with other universities that have similar programs. “UNC-CH has a lot of professional schools, so it is not a fair comparison to make because the degrees are very different,” Woodson said. N.C. State only has one professional school: the College of Veterinary Medicine. According to Woodson, the need

for cost-cutting stems from a lack of state funding combined with an increased number of graduates. With more graduates and less money available, the cost per degree naturally has to decrease, Woodson said. “We can’t afford to keep growing if we are not getting the money to keep growing.” NCSU has already had to decrease the number of incoming freshman it admits. Unlike UNC-CH, almost all of N.C. State’s programs depend on state funding. “It is not a good thing we have had

to cut costs because that means we have lost money … it is a good thing that we have been responsible to the fiscal environment,” Woodson said. The chancellor said he attributes the increased number of graduates to enrollment growth, especially in graduate programs. The 2006-2007 school year had one of the largest freshman classes the University had ever seen, so now many of those students are graduating.

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS RAISE CROP DISEASE AWARENESS

Kevin Keller Staff Writer

In October 2011, a group that identified itself as Occupy Wall Street dominated headlines when its members took to the streets, protesting the national economic crisis. This event brought activists from across the country together in the hopes of pursuing social and economic justice for those who they felt were being oppressed. While many Americans knew about the occupation of Wall Street, many are unaware that the Occupy Movement is still in operation, with local branches meeting weekly. One of these branches is right on N.C. State’s campus. Occupy Raleigh meets on Tuesday and Sunday nights in the common area of the Royal Mall, located at 3801 Hillsborough St. This committee consists of locals dedicated to the same ideals and goals of the nationwide Occupy Movement. The topics of Occupy Raleigh’s meetings range from Decriminalize Poverty! to Veterans for Peace, and anywhere from 2 to 10 people attend the weekly meetings. With no real leaders within this local branch, these meetings are very casual and serve as a time for members to discuss issues they feel are relevant to the cause of the organization. “I saw too many people hurting, and I saw nothing getting done to prevent another collapse from happening again,” said Mike Harmon, who has been a participant of the Occupy community since its conception. “This organization seemed like it had the right ideas: separation of the banks from the government, and complete absence of a corporate government.” Harmon said one topic the organization discusses is the cutting of corporate and personal income taxes, which the group’s members say will hurt a lot of people. “We know things are going to collapse again, and we’re going to continue to be more active in light of the new state government. Raising the sales tax will also be detrimental,” Harmon said. The various local Occupy branches communicate with each other through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. With the nature of the Internet today, Harmon said he is able to talk with members of Occupy from across the nation on a daily basis.

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Dr. Jim Dunphy, professor of crop science and soybean extension specialist, works to protect North Carolina soybean growers from Asian soybean rust, a disease which kills leaf tissue and defoliates the plant. Along with other efforts, Dunphy maintains contact with over four hundred NC growers to warn them of potential soybean rust moving into the area.

Faculty fights Soybean Rust Josué Molina Staff Writer

Two N.C. State professors helped create an education program that helps warn soybean growers about the threat of a deadly crop disease known as Asian Soybean Rust. Jim Dunphy, a crop science professor, and Steve Koenning, a plant pathologist and research associate professor, are well known for their work with the Soybean disease. Asian Soybean Rust is a plant disease that can cause significant losses in Soybean crop yields in many regions of the world. South American farmers first observed the disease in 2001, just before it began to spread throughout the continent. The International Integrated Pest Management Symposium awarded Koenning and Dunphy for their extension and education program in 2012.

Koenning and Dunphy have published information to help growers understand and detect Soybean Rust because it is a new disease to the soybeans of the United States. Researchers at various universities located in states including Georgia and South Carolina notify Koenning and Dunphy immediately upon detecting Asian Soybean Rust in their crops. Koenning and Dunphy traveled numerous times to Brazil and other South American countries to research Soybean Rust and learn how to track its movement. Scientists in South America taught Koenning a lot about the disease, which is relatively new to the United States, according to him. “There has been a lot of interaction with scientists in South America, and to some extent, they educate us more than we educate them about Asian Soybean Rust,” Koenning said. Researchers feared the worst when the disease first hit the United States

in 2005, because multiple tropical storms produced the optimal climate for the disease, which tends to thrive in warm, wet environments. Researchers expected growers to lose between 10 and 50 percent of their soybean crops. Some researchers feared farmers could lose as much as 80 percent of their crop if climate conditions reached those most conducive for the spread of the disease. Luckily for soybean farmers, the weather did not produce optimal conditions for Soybean Rust to spread to the predicted level, but the threat was real. Soybean Rust generally affects crops in Southeast states rather than Northern states because the cooler weather limits the disease’s ability to flourish. North Carolina is the largest producer of soybeans on the east coast, and in 2012, farmers grew about $790 million worth of the crop. Soybean Rust has been a problem for North Carolina and has prompted farmers to help finance research

because there are more acres of Soybeans than any other crop, according to Dunphy. “We have a lot of famers that have a lot of acres involved,” Dunphy said. “To lose yield to a disease is like taking a cut to their paycheck, and they don’t want to do that. I wouldn’t want to do that, but that’s what happens to a farmer if he loses a yield to disease like that.” Growers in North Carolina can use Dunphy and Koenning’s tracking information to find out when Asian Soybean Rust outbreaks may occur and how to protect their yields. The impact of Koenning and Dunphy’s research has been local rather than global, Koenning said. The two professors collaborate with other researchers located at other institutions, such as Clemson University, and they help educate and warn Soybean growers in Southeast states like Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia about the disease.

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THROUGH NATALIE’S LENS

Douglas McCullough, the newest member of New Sweat, plays the keyboard, not guitar, as shown in his photo on page 5 of yesterday’s edition.

N.C. Student Power Union will hold the Statewide Student Organizing Conference in Riddick Hall, Saturday Feb. 16. More than 200 students f rom 14 universities in North Carolina will be attending the conference and will discuss how to resist the state legislature’s attack on education, senior in business administration and member of Student Power Bryan Perlmutter said. Student organizers from nine North Carolina universities chose to hold this year’s conference in Raleigh to send a message to the state

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Today SKYFALL Witherspoon Student Cinema, 7 p.m. UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS AN INSPECTOR CALLS Thompson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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SKYFALL Witherspoon Student Cinema, 10 p.m.

Wednesday 1:58 A.M. | DRUG VIOLATION Tucker Hall Report of possible drug violation. Officers checked area but did not locate odor.

Saturday VITA TAX INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Nelson Hall labs, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WALK 4KAY Hillsborough Street, 1 to 4 p.m. UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS AN INSPECTOR CALLS Thompson Hall, 7:30 p.m. SKYFALL Witherspoon Student Cinema, 10 p.m. Sunday UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRESENTS AN INSPECTOR CALLS Thompson Hall, 2 p.m. SKYFALL Witherspoon Student Cinema, 7 p.m.

Student Power to meet Saturday in Riddick Staff Report

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Darwin Day cookie celebration PHOTO BY NATALIE CLAUNCH

tudents and faculty grab evolution cookies at the Darwin Day celebration in David Clark Labs Tuesday, Feb. 12. The celebration, held on Charles Darwin’s birthday, is hosted by Jennifer Landin and includes English tea, birthday cake, and pictures with Darwin. The event had few attendees in the first two years, “but this year we’ve had a Cambrian Explosion!” Landin said. She hosts the party because “Darwin should be celebrated as an influential biologist. He has been discounted by so many, and I like to see him celebrated.”

NC STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. GEORGIA TECH

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4:30 A.M.| SUSPICIOUS PERSON Riddick Hall Report of suspicious subject. Officers located non-student who was contract employee. 9:31 A.M.| CONCERNED BEHAVIOR Harrelson Hall Student reported receiving unsolicited chat messages from non-student. No criminal activity. Appropriate notifications made. 11:30 A.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Memorial Drive Non-student struck parked

government. “We felt like Raleigh is really symbolic since it all happens a mile to a mile and a half down the road,” Permutter said. Monse Alvarez, a junior in religious studies, said she looks forward to talking with students from across the state. “Student response has been great. We watched the numbers shoot up overnight,” Alvarez said. Students will be allowed to register the morning of the conference from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Riddick Hall. N.C. Student Power Union will provide breakfast and lunch for all registered participants.

vehicle. 11:58 A.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSON D.H. Hill Library Student reported suspicious subject. Officers located nonstudent who complied to leave the area. 7:43 P.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Ligon Street Two non-students were involved in traffic accident. One of the drivers was cited for having no operator license. 9:15 P.M. | TRAFFIC VIOLATION Main Campus Drive Employee was cited for speeding. Thursday 2:33 A.M. | FIRE ALARM Alexander Hall Units responded to alarm caused by discharged fire extinguisher. System reset. Investigation ongoing.

Online books increase costs Kevin Keller Staff Writer

Despite the expansion in online material and digital textbooks as an alternative to expensive printed material, the cost of attending class keeps increasing. Departments with large introductory lectures, such as Chemistry and Physics, have been using online problem sets for years. Webassign was actually started in the NCSU Physics department. And yet, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the prices of “Educational Books and Supplies” have increased by 812 percent since 1978. Textbooks have increased by three times the amount of average goods and services according to the Consumer Price Index, and the Government Accountability Office, GAO, reports that textbook prices have increased by approximately six percent per year. The GAO believes that this has been caused by the increase in supplementary material such as Online Access Codes and states that publishers are responding to requests of instructors for

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Online textbooks, according to the Government Accountability Office, are making educational supplies more expensive by approximately percent per year. Textbook prices have increased by an estimated 812 percent since 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which is three times the amount of average goods and services, according to the Comsumer Price Index.

more online material. This is most likely because supplementary materials such as online quizzes and test banks reduce the work required to teach a class. Homework can be assigned online, lectures are given from provided PowerPoints and a test made from a provided test bank. This new web-aspect of textbooks also came about because of the availability of cheap international or used textbooks that students were purchasing on the internet. According to the GAO, this was cutting down on the profits of textbook publishers, and this loss in revenue partially contributed to the rise in the online access code requirements. If an online access code is mandatory for a class, the potential savings to the student from a cheaper

textbook are negated, and the student has no incentive to buy internationally. Most departments at N.C. State offer online components for at least a few their classes. For instance, a required class for a number of majors, COM 110, has a mandatory online purchase of MySpeechLab, which costs $37. This purchase provides access to online homework, supplementary material to help students decide on a speech topic and printable grading rubrics. Kenneth Zagacki, the department head for the communication department, said he supported the online material. “The students I’ve talked to have said they have gotten a very good product,” Zagacki

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Kooley High sets the mood for Valentine’s Day Will Brooks Deputy News Editor

Loud bass thumped like a heartbeat Valentine’s night beneath soul, rhy thm & blues and softer rap at the Pourhouse. Perhaps it was an unconventional way to spend Valentine’s Day, but the toneddown show titled, “Love is Love, Love,” felt right to Alexander Thompson, otherwise known as Charlie Smarts, Kooley High rapper and N.C. State alumnus. Thompson’s inspiration came from a sentimental rap performance put on by The Foreign Exchange during his time at the University, and although he isn’t with the girl he took to the performance,

the experience stuck with him. “When I was there I was just enjoying it, holding my girl,” Smarts said. The show was indicative of Thompson’s sentiments. The show was headlined by Kooley High and opened by Napoleon Wright II, an R&B singer and producer, along with Laura Reed, a Raleigh native who claims she writes and plays “soul music.” Artist selection was anything but coincidental, and the “sexy” music that dominated the stage led up to a performance by Kooley High that featured love tracks, some of which Thompson said had never previously been performed. “It gives us an opportunity

to play these lovely feeling jams,” Taylor Burgess, an alumnus known as Tab-One in Kooley High, said. Thomas Kevin, known as Foolery in Kooley High, said the show was geared toward singles looking for a valentine just as much as a romantic setting for couples. A photo booth was featured upstairs at the Pour House for couples or friends to take pictures of themselves, and the show featured a raffle for show goers to take a chosen guest for a free meal. Mostly, the low-key performance counters the typical “hype,” performance of Kooley High, Kevin said. “The idea of doing a Valentine’s show was kind of a natural thing,” Kevin said,

“we have some love songs but wouldn’t play them at most shows.” Burgess said the holiday has two meanings to him, and that the show meant to be an expression of the latter. “It’s kind of a stupid corporate holiday but it’s a good way to remind yourself of love,” Burgess said. Reed said she was focused on the Valentine’s performance, not a significant other, and that the show’s theme can be admired every day. “Love is a verb, not a noun,” Reed said. The group said the show comes amidst writing a new album, which is expected to come out this year. Whether the songs will reflect the show remains to be seen.

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Napoleon Wright, II, performs Thursday night at the Pourhouse, 224 S. Blount St. Wright opened for Kooley High, a hip-hop group comprised of N.C. State alumni.

N.C. State endeavors to reduce water pollution Sarah Awad Staff Writer

Approximately one mile away from the Neuse River watershed lies the Jack Smith Creek Stormwater Project, which has garnered statewide attention for its design and ecological impact. The New Bern project covers an expanse of 20 acres, and its w-shape, designed by the University’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, earned a second place award in the National Precast Concrete Association’s Creative Use of Precast Awards, a university press release said. Kristopher Bass, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Associate, said the Stormwater projects capture polluted runoff from urban areas to prevent the pollutants from flowing into nearby bodies of water. The Jack Smith Creek project will consist of a wetland and a w-shaped concrete box that will back the water up and control the water level. This innovative shape will allow more water to fit in a smaller width because water can flow over all sides, Bass said. The N.C. State team also used pre-cast concrete, developed at the lab where they divided it into seven approximately five-foot long

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“I think probably the best example is when Hurricane Sandy hit. A group called Occupy Sandy was out in canoes rescuing people, delivering food, going into areas Red Cross and National Guard said were too dangerous,” Harmon said. “They actually directed National Guard efforts because they knew the

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This year, N.C. State saw a 15 percent increase in applications as opposed to last year. Woodson said he attributes the increase in applications to “how people around the state see us.” For example, The Princeton Review ranked N.C. State as the sixth best value in the nation. Woodson said, “We work very hard to keep our educational costs as low as possible, and we reduced our tuition

pieces and brought it to the site. According to Bass, the N.C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program awarded a grant to the University to complete the project. Project developers chose the New Bern site because it’s close to the Neuse River — a source of numerous water quality problems. “If successful, we can help open the doors for larger projects and help designers design better products all over North Carolina so we can maximize the benefits we get,” Bass said. N.C. State biological and agricultural engineering assistant professor and extension specialist, Bill Hunt leads workshops that teach students about their findings and how to design Stormwater projects. Approximately 15 years ago, water flowing into the Neuse R iver under went little to no treatment. Without treatment, the influx of pollutants can disrupt the ecological balance of stream water ecosystems where organisms like mussels and clams live. Combined with a rapid flow of water, flooding and erosion can occur, which forms mud in the water, Bass said. Laura Merriman, a graduate student in biological engineering and researcher for

the Jack Smith Creek project, said the ecological side of the project excites her the most. “It’s all about using what nature has already given us to treat the water,” Merriman said. “Nature is the greatest engineer.” According to Merriman, workers finished construction in December, but the project will not be complete until this summer. The group is currently installing monitoring equipment to assess how much water flows in and out of the wetland. Polluted storm water in the creek will flow into the wetland, which will act as a natural filtration system before sending the water back to the creek, Merriman said. Many factors go into the construction of the wetland, and researchers are using a wetland on the coast as a reference. “We look at what nature has done and we try to mimic it,” Merriman said. “Bugs and everything just follow after that, and it kind of just takes over itself.” Within 24 hours of a storm, Merriman said it would be her job to drive to New Bern and collect water, plant and soil samples. These samples will then enable researchers to determine whether the wetland provided a good habitat or sequestered carbon. They will also analyze

terrain that well.” There are a number of splinter groups that help to advance the mission of Occupy across the nation and even the globe. Members unable to attend regular meetings are nonetheless able to participate in various events and campaigns in order to raise awareness for the organization, and the people who the movement serves. “Occupy Raleigh has numerous working groups and offshoot projects which are

reshaping the larger approach to activism in our corner of the Triangle,” according to N.C. State Student Power Union and Occupy Raleigh member, and graduate student in sociology and anthropology, Ryan Thomson. The ongoing Decriminalizing Poverty Campaign aided numerous homeless camps from being gentrified from the poorer areas of the city, according to Thompson. To find out more about Occupy Raleigh, check out

well below the UNC system.” Seventy-three percent of the University’s undergraduates graduate within six years. Woodson said this is second in the state only to UNC-CH, which has a 90 percent graduation rate. However, Woodson still cautions the making of this comparison between the two universities due to their differences in programs. “It has a lot to do with the difficulty of the subject matter,” Woodson said. The chancellor said he would rather compare our graduation rates to other en-

gineering schools like Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. “That’s where we spend our time comparing ourselves.” Woodson said he believes our graduation rates still have room for improvement and would like the increase of these rates to rely less on enrollment and graduate student growth and more on “academic success.” Woodson said he hopes to increase “academic success” through the improvement of advising programs for students and believes the increase in enrollment will continue.

the diversity found in the wetland. Merriman said she admires the natural resilience of wetlands and their ability to bounce back after natural disasters, such as a drought. Bass said he would estimate thousands of small watersheds lie all over the state, but only a few large ones like the Jack Smith Creek Stormwater Project inhabit the area. “I think it’s neat that we’re getting to a really big scale in storm water,” Bass said. “I hope it will help municipalities work together.”

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The many faces of the college experience W

hen I was first applying to come to N.C . St ate four years ago, I was taken aback by the fact that there were so many different individual colleges. I understood Jordan on a certain Alsaqa le vel t hat Associate Features Editor departments such as CHASS were teaching different material than the College of Design, but I didn’t get why the names made it sound as if students would be at-

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tending different schools. This sentiment didn’t really go away when I first arrived either. Freshman year, with as many general requirements as students have, I was all over the place, seeing all the different buildings this campus had to offer. Along the way, that diversity faded away. The deeper I got into my major, the less distance there was between my different classrooms. Now, in the last semester of my senior year, the building I go into at the beginning of the day is the same one I leave in the evening. That doesn’t mean I don’t still get around campus, es-

pecially when I need to meet up with a professor or faculty member for a story. Now, howe ve r, I fully understand the way the University has things arranged. There are a lot of events that students will take part in during their time here, but my time as a CHASS student has definitely made my college experience unique. Truthfully, it’s the little things that make all the dif-

“Not without taking the major.” Brandon Hagar senior, electrical engineering

“Yes. I honestly do. We’ll go with that.” Derek Dickson senior, electrical engineering

“Some people say it is not good and some people who choose a major will be successful if you work hard.”” Elie Zohoun graduate student, electrical engineering

“If you look at the money side, then maybe. No one should be able to say that your major is useless.” Mike Simpson junior, computer science

ferences. While I’m waiting around between classes, I think of Caldwell lounge and the congregation of other CHASS students that hang out there. I think of its relaxed atmosphere, the kind where someone can randomly start play ing the piano without anyone getting angry about it. Conversely, I can think of the few times I’ve waited

“...My time as a CHASS student has definitely made my college experience unique.”

around in the lounge at Riddick. It’s a stricter environment, with everyone working on their homework and a heavy silence hanging over the place. I’m not saying this is a terrible environment, but I know that you couldn’t get away with playing music there. The above is just an example, but it makes me wonder about other people’s college experience. I think of the Wolfline and running across Hillsborough to grab lunch at Jimmy John’s as big parts of my time here at N.C. State. What about someone who had a spot in the parking deck or had a bunch of classes on

Western? Then there’s Centennial Campus, which feels like a world all its own compared to the rest of the University. The point is that even though we’re all students at N.C. State, that doesn’t mean we’re all getting the same things out of our time here. Beyond what we’re learning in the classroom, the ways we study, the people we know and the places we hang out are all unique, making the college experience all the more personal. Send your thoughts to viewpoint@technicianonline.com

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Do you think there is such a thing as a useless major? BY KARIN ERIKSSON

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CAMPUS FORUM

In response to ‘Forum leaders fail public relations 101’ It is said that Phineas T. Barnum, the 19th century American showman and circus owner, once said “There is no such thing as bad publicity.” Perhaps he’s right; if so, I shouldn’t be concerned that the ideas attributed to me in yesterday’s Technician editorial were off the mark. However, my commitment to accuracy (yes, it’s one of those things we do try to teach here in CHASS) demands that I try to set the record straight. When asked about the role that disciplines in my college might have in a forum devoted to manufacturing, I noted that a fuller understanding of manufacturing — that is, one that goes beyond answering the question “How do we do it?” to include “What are the intended and unintended consequences of advanced manufacturing for North Carolina communities?” —

would add value to the forum. I also noted that scholars in the humanities and social sciences, in fact, study these very issues and can enhance a community’s ability to realize the benefits — and avoid the risks — of advanced manufacturing. When asked how manufacturing could benefit CHASS, I answered “A rising tide raises all boats,” (that is, strengthening our economy strengthens our society and its institutions, including N.C. State University). For the record, I did not state or imply that only CEOs and the 1 percent would benefit from manufacturing. Far from it; done well, we can all benefit and avoid the social, environmental and human costs that occur when communities embrace industries without a full understanding of their risks and rewards. My point was that the scholars and disciplines in CHASS have much to contribute to help North Carolina com-

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munities gain that fuller understanding. So, please don’t think I was suggesting that only the 1 percent benefit from advanced manufacturing — rather, think that when we marry humanities and social sciences with scientific and technological innovation to guide advanced manufacturing, we will help the 100 percent. Dean Jeffery Braden, CHASS

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et it not be said that I don’t realize that my job prospects are as dim as a philosophy and religious studies major. These are not majors I entered into with the prospect of becoming a philosopher or a scholar, and if Janneke I had, I Parrish could call Guest Columnist myself naive at best. I entered my degrees and have devoted years of my life to them because I am passionate about them, am interested in studying them and honestly believe they are worth time and effort to know about. I am interested in knowledge for knowledge’s sake, and I am aware that I am in a small minority for that. I can understand the governor’s - and, I believe, Mr. Havey’s concern that my studying these subjects is a waste of both my and the state’s money and time. After all, that which does not improve my job prospects is a complete waste of time, yes? What I believe both fail to consider though, is why exactly I am here and what being here accomplishes. Suppose for a moment that the UNC system cut funding to liberal arts programs such as the ones in which I am enrolled. That would leave me with the choice of not getting a degree, getting a degree in another subject or attending a private university. If I were to try and receive the same degree from a private institution - such

as, say, Duke - I would pay in the range of $43,000 in tuition and fees alone. I am passionate about my field, but that amount of money is quite an effective deterrent. Quite simply, I wouldn’t be able to pay it. That leaves me with the option of no degree or a degree in another field. In today’s society, a degree is essential for even the most menial of jobs (including my philosophy degree). Considering Governor McCrory’s objective is to decrease unemployment, it would seem more likely that he would want all the liberal arts majors to seek out another field of study. It may be the case that close to every other major is more employable than mine, but suppose there were a sudden glut of students flooding into STEM majors, all intelligent and willing to work hard for the job at the end of their studies. It seems rather unlikely that the number of jobs available in STEM fields would increase to match the sudden increase in STEM students, meaning that rather than solving the employment crisis in this state, defunding liberal arts has ensured that both liberal arts majors and STEM majors will not be able to find a job. There will be, as always, too many students for the jobs available. Nothing is solved but forcing quite a lot of people into a field they would prefer not to be in, for reasons that don’t seem to have panned out. This speaks nothing, of course, of the overall danger inherent in limiting access to liberal arts degrees only to those who are fortunate

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enough to be able to afford something like Duke’s tuition. North Carolina’s culture and heritage are what make it unique. This heritage is based as much on literature, history and religion as it is on food, geography and technology. It could be that there would be no immediate consequences for cutting off the sources of culture, but inevitably, the state would suffer on a much deeper level than financially for letting its humanity languish. However, there is another option that I failed to mention. It could be that I could go out of state to get my degrees. I would, of course, be taking my tax dollars, my ideas and intelligence, and my ability to consume and put money into the local economy with me. I may be an impoverished college student, but my taxes still pay to maintain this state, the same as anyone else’s. Drive the liberal arts majors out of the state, and revenue goes with them. With their revenue goes the opportunity to fund things that will actually improve this state, like subsidizing manufacturing, a key part of this state’s economy. Considering the governor’s unwillingness to raise taxes, it seems reasonable to think he should also not be willing to drive away what few sources of income there are. Or he could consider — having majored in education, after all — that there is more value to knowledge and education than the immediate jobs it provides.

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Study shows middle-aged women most empathetic Nasir Khatri Staff Writer

We’ve all seen or experienced the loving care of a mother or aunt; middle-aged women are, and always have been, seen as devoted, kind and affectionate. A recent study provides factual evidence to support this longheld belief. Daniel Gruhn, an assistant professor of psychology at N.C. State, and his colleagues at the University of Michigan recently published an article in The Journal of Gerontology attesting that middle-aged women are more empathetic compared to men of their own age or other individuals younger or older than them. To determine this, Gruhn and his fellow researchers examined self-reported empathy on various surveys from more than 75,000 people around the United States born between the 1920s and 1990s. The surveys were all voluntary, so no monetary compensation was exchanged for the participants’ time, and most of the questionnaires were conducted online. The surveys started off by asking the participants their age, gender and ethnicity and then went on to ask questions

assessing empathy on a fivepoint scale with responses ranging from “describes me well” to “does not describe me well.” “Women reported more empathy than men,” states Gruhn’s article Empathic Concern and Perspective Taking, which was published in 2012. The researchers found that in all age groups, women consistently scored higher than men in terms of empathy. However, what was striking was that there was an inverted-U shaped response for both men and women. Twenty-year-olds were less empathetic than middle-aged people, as expected, but those who were middle-aged seemed to be more empathetic than those who were elderly. Asserting that middle-aged women are the most empathetic of all, though, “brings to light more questions than it answers,” Faiza Mustafa, a senior in human biology, said. “Why is this the case? Is it a hormonal issue or does it have to do with the way women are raised in our society?” Gruhn addressed the inevitable questions brought up by his research by attributing the empathy of today’s middle-aged to the era in which

they were brought up. “Americans born in the 1950s and ‘60s – the middleaged people in our samples – were raised during historic social movements, from civil rights to various antiwar countercultures,” Gruhn’s article states. Being brought up in this turbulent and egalitarian culture probably instilled a sense of morality in the generation. “It may be that today’s middle-aged adults report higher empathy than other cohorts because they grew up during periods of important societal changes that emphasized the feelings and perspectives of other groups,” Gruhn’s article states. “They were more likely to react emotionally to the experiences of others, and they were also more likely to try to understand how things looked from the perspective of others.” Anita Flick, a physician and an assistant professor of biology, believes the empathy of women in particular is due mainly to their social role and experiences as caregivers. “Before I became a mother, I found it rather irritating that my pediatric patients’ parents would breathe down my neck when I was caring for them,” Flick said. “When

I became a mother, though, I understood the parents’ concern and even welcomed it. I was able to connect with them on a level I had never been able to before.” Using this study as a stepping stone, researchers in the f ield plan do more research into understanding the factors that make some people more empathetic than

others. They also plan to investigate whether electronic media can play a role in bridging the gap in empathy between the young and the old.

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Daniel Gruhn, an assistant professor of psychology, has found through surveys that middle-aged women tend to be more empathetic than people younger or older than them. He believes this is because people that grew up in the 1950s and 1960s were raisedduring the Civil Rights Movements and anti-war counterculture. Anita Flick, an assistant professor of biology, believes it is because of their social roles as care-givers.

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Victoria Shockley, a sophomore in English, was recently named CHASS student of the month for January, thanks not only to her dedication and workload, but for reaching a goal that many other English students hope to achieve one day: publishing her first novella. Shockley originally wrote the novella, tentatively titled The Elevator, in her high school creative writing class. When she began working at Wandering in the Words Press, she anonymously submitted her novel for evaluation. “When I got the job with Wandering in the Words, [my boss] had just started it and was looking for submissions,” Shockley said. “I didn’t put a name on it because I expected a rejection. She ended up emailing me back.” Shockley said she had never expected to actually become a published author but is glad to have been given the opportunity. The novella itself is based on the model of classic fairy tales and takes place in a magical world. “My novella is a fairy tale aimed at children,” Shockley said. “It’s about a gnome that works in an elevator and three businessmen get stuck in there.” Shockley said that she thinks the story itself is rather quirky and weird. The Elevator features a breakfast theme, with characters such as Queen Hamalot inhabiting the world. While the novella was aiming for a release in early February, Shockley said that they are currently planning for an April release, which will provide time for more edits and revision. This will also include a possible title change. “I called it The Elevator because that’s what I titled it in high school,” Shockley said. “It’s not really an eye-catching title.” Wandering in the Words currently aims to make the novella available in book stores around the Triangle, as well as on Amazon.

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said. “I’ve looked at it myself; I think it offers students a very good educational experience.” However, not all students agree with Zagacki on the value of MySpeechLab. “Basically all it did was it allow you access to quizzes, and I don’t think it added much to the class,” Heinrich Enslin, a junior in electrical

SAM O’BRIEN/ TECHNICIAN Victoria Shockley, a sophomore in English literature, writing, and rhetoric, is the author of a novella that will be published later this year. She started writing when she was a child and enjoys writing children’s stories. “I enjoy being able to write out all my thoughts, especially as a little kid,” Shockley said.

Shockley said that while the novella was a surprise, she remains more interested in technical writing. As a writer, Shockley is more comfortable dealing with hard facts and a sense of structure to work within. Technical writing also lets Shockley explore her interest in science without having to deal with the mathematical side of it. “I’m definitely drawn to it because I’m drawn to science,” Shockley said. “I definitely think it would be cool to work with NASA, and I’ve talked to some of their technical writers [online]. I chose to veer away from the science sort of major.” Shockley plans to continue building her network and preparing for life after graduation. Anyone interested in learning more about The Elevator or following the novella’s release schedule can learn more at wanderinginthewordspress.com

engineering, said. In addition to providing practice problems and homework, the online access provides links to rubrics and an online handbook produced by a former NC State Faculty member. However, these files could be provided for free on moodle - the copyright revenue for the material is given to the communication department. Zagacki addressed this as a problem to be fixed and believes that the solution lies in

the speed at which technology is changing. “We want to make sure that when we migrate courses over to these alternative technologies that once again, the students are getting the best possible educational experience they can,” Zagacki said. “There might be a time when some of the online material could be moved to moodle. We consider all options when making these decisions for this course and all our courses in the department.”

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Student tired of rental system ‘brakes’ the cycle STORY BY SARA AWAD | PHOTO ILLISTRATION BY CHRIS RUPERT

N.C. State student Carlos Vega almost ran someone over after riding his personal bike with a flat tire and no brakes. With a damaged bike and the price of WolfWheels, the University bikesharing program, too expensive to be a feasible option, Vega began to look for alternatives. The near accident led the junior in economics to enter the University’s Think Outside the Brick competition. The competition was a means for students at the University to obtain funding in order to complete an environmental and sustainable project around campus. A voting committee selected Vega and his teammates Brian Iezzi and Jana Sandovy to be the runner-ups of the competition for their proposal of a bike-sharing program called “Quad Bikes.” As runner-ups, Vega and his team

received $500 to begin funding their time, with a rental for project. the semester costing $99. According to Abby Gingrich, a Rentals should be free as students junior in environmental technology are already paying so much money and co-head of the competition, towards student fees, Vega said. t he pu r pose of Vega also said he the competition dislikes the fact was to “increase that students can awareness of our only rent bikes at environmental one location. impact and carbon For t he se footprint.” reasons, Vega said After examining he wanted to work his worn-out bike, with Wolf Wheels Vega said he started to create a bikethinking about the sharing program inconvenience t hat more f ully Carlos Vega, junior in and cost of the accommodated economics University’s bikestudent’s needs. renta l program, After talking WolfWheels. with a former winner of the Think Ac c ord i ng to Un iversit y Outside the Brick Competition, Recreation’s website, students can Vega said he was encouraged to rent bikes for varying lengths of attempt to put his idea into action.

“I fully realize that there is a bike-share on campus. I just think it could be improved.”

If implemented, QuadBikes would be similar to the free residential bikesharing program currently in place at UNC-Chapel Hill, Vega said. Vega said he would first like to test his team’s sustainability solution in the Honors Village. Vega said he has been working with Wolf Wheels director David Crye, who, according to Vega, is willing to donate five to 10 bikes should the program be implemented. “I fully realize that there is a bike-share on campus. I just think it could be improved, and the way I envision it is having lots of satellite bike shares based on campus and ultimately make it so that it can be free for residents,” Vega said. According to Vega, WolfWheels would act like the overarching organization to maintain records and liability.

Vega said he still needs to negotiate with University Housing as to how students would check out the bikes. Vega said although he has been the leader of the project, he could not have put it together without the help of Iezzi, Sandovy and the support of Crye. Vega also cited University Transportation Planner Michael Ousdahl and his community director Brian Peters as huge contributors to the plans of QuadBikes. “You always want to win, but in the grand scheme of things, I realized as a whole the ideas are meant to benefit N.C. State. It’s not about me, it’s about the University,” Vega said.

Medieval masters meet sci-fi swordplay

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Left: Josh Albert, 30 and Jesse Whiteside, a sophomore in computer engineering duel with lightblades, showing off techniques Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at European Medieval Arts of Arms in Cary. EMAA offers a variety of swordfighting and martial arts classes. Right: Cowel Smith, 42, displays proper lightblade use Feb. 2, 2013 at European Medieval Arts of Arms in Cary. Smith, one of the owners of EMAA, has been teaching swordfighting and martial arts for 15 years.

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Holden Broyhill Staff Writer

Star Wars fans who dream of receiving their own Jedi training and history buffs who wish that they could have been Knights of the Round Table can both finally live their fantasies, thanks to the European Medieval Arts of Arms, or EMAA. EMAA is the first academy of medieval fighting styles in the United States and is a completely volunteer-run organization. EMAA offers three medieval-style classes: Stage Combat, Medieval Combat Training and Fencing. They also offer one class dedicated to the Light Blade, a lightsaber-like sword. Students therefore have the opportunity to receive instruction on a wide variety of weaponry and styles, both

historic and futuristic. “European Medieval Arts of Arms is an organization dedicated to the revival and teaching of medieval and renaissance fighting techniques,” Cowl Smith, the owner and operator of EMAA posted on their website. The school teaches combat techniques that were derived from historical sources and archeological research. They also incorporate their knowledge of martial arts and human movement and anatomy to improve their students’ sparring abilities. “Outside of the martial arts aspect, I like to incorporate life values into the curriculum,” Smith said. The culture of these martial arts harbors two very important aspects: honor and chivalry. Smith founded the EMAA because of his interest in me-

dieval fighting styles. How- abilities against each other. ever, in the past year Smith More advanced students perhas also opened a lightsaber form stage combat with the portion of the curriculum. light blades, following a very “To build the light blade intricate choreography. curriculum, Instructor I had to pull Josh Albert f rom my has been Japanese and with EMAA Korean style for a l most of fighting,” seven years. Smith said. Albert stud“It’s a mixied for his ture of Kenf i rst t h ree do, Tia-chi, years and has Korean and been an inEuropean structor for a ll comE M A A for bined into four years, Cowel Smith, owmer of EMAA one form.” teaching in T h e l i g ht bot h l ig ht blade introbl a d e a nd ductory course consists of medieval styles. While Star basic strikes and blocks. After Wars fans will be drawn to students have practiced these the light blade, Albert also basic maneuvers, they test recommended the medieval their striking and blocking style. Albert’s first experience

“To build the light blade curriculum, I had to pull from my Japanese and Korean style of fighting.”

in EMAA was with medieval style combat, and it’s still a personal favorite for him. “The greatest part of working with EMAA is the students, they’re my priority,” Albert said. He described the EMAA as a close community that has become a second family for him. Nate Smith, 9, has progressed through the EMAA’s light blade curriculum in the past year, and has recently joined the stage combat group. Nate said he thoroughly enjoys the course, and became a fan of the light blade when he saw Star Wars Episode IV. “Nate was interested in martial arts, and I didn’t want to put him in a class that was too dangerous or that he would get tired of,” Adam Smith, Nate Smith’s

father, said. “The light blade curriculum was not only a safer option for Nate, but has been a lot fun for him. It was really encouraging to see the way the welcomed him into their group.” As it is a volunteer organization, EMAA offers an introductory course at no cost for anyone who is interested. EMAA has recently opened a new location in Holly Springs, NC. This new addition has expanded their operation to three cities, with others in Cary and Greensboro. Smith said that within the next five years, he hopes to move into larger facilities and be able to pay instructors to teach classes. There are approximately 50 students enrolled in the EMAA, and they are hoping to see that number grow over the next few years.

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the 1961 NBA Draft and was a four-time NBA All-Star. Bellamy was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1993. At the beginning of the 1967 season, Al Heartley of Clayton, NC joined the N.C. State men’s basketball program and became the program’s first African-American men’s basketball player. Heartley, who walked onto the freshman team during his first year, averaged eight points per game in his year on the team. His stellar play earned him a spot on the varsity team the next season. Heartley was not the first African-American athlete at N.C. State. In 1956, Walter Holmes Jr. and Manuel Crockett became members of the varsity track team. That same year, Irwin Holmes joined the Wolfpack tennis team. Holmes, who was ranked as high as the No. 2 African-American tennis player in the country while in high school, went on to become a co-captain for the Wolfpack in his senior year.

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In 1970, Heartley helped lead the Pack to an ACC Tournament title. In that season, the Wolfpack posted a 23-7 record and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. He became the team’s captain in his senior year, subsequently becoming the first African-American captain in the program’s history. In his final season in Raleigh, Heartley averaged six points and 3.7 rebounds per contest. In 1971, Heartley won the Alumni Athletics Trophy, given to the school’s top ath-

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in 1969. In his debut season, Leftwich averaged 16.4 points and four rebounds per game. Thompson became perhaps the most celebrated athlete in Wolfpack history. He was a three-time first team All-American, three-time ACC Player of the Year, and a two-time AP player of the year during his time at N.C. State. He even led the Pack to a national championship in 1974 and an undefeated season in 1975. Thompson was drafted No. 1 overall in the 1975 NBA Draft and was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. His 44 jersey, which hangs in the rafters of PNC Arena, is the only retired number in N.C. State men’s basketball history. Thompson’s accomplishments helped put N.C. State basketball on the map and helped attract more talented players to play for the Wolfpack, including AfricanAmerican players. Modern day Wolfpackers such as junior forward Calvin Leslie and junior guard Lorenzo Brown might not be playing for the Pack if Heartley hadn’t pioneered the way for all African-American basketball players at N.C. State.

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N.C. State sophomore guard Krystal Barrett elevates for a shot against Florida State junior guard Yashira Delgado. Barrett contributed four points and six rebounds against the Seminoles to help the Wolfpack earn the victory in Tallahassee.

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extends the Wolfpack’s all-time record in Tallahassee to 10-7. N.C. State has currently won five of its last six games after starting the season with an 8-11 record. The win marks

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Athletics Department hosting Video Contest The N.C. State Athletics Department is inviting students and fans to create highlight videos of the Wolfpack Men’s Basketball team from the 2012-13 season. The winning video will be shown at PNC Arena during the Wolfpack’s season finale against Wake Forest on March 6. The winning producers will win two tickets to the N.C. State v. UNC baseball game on April 28 and their video will also be featured on the NC State athletics’ YouTube channel. The submission deadline is Feb. 26. For more information, please visit gopack.com. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

Wolfpack basketball recruit named McDonalds All-American 2013 N.C. State basketball recruit Anthony “Cat” Barber was named a McDonalds All-American on Thursday. Barber becomes the 17th McDonalds All-American to play for the Wolfpack and was recruited by Rob Moxley. Barber will play for the East team in the McDonalds All-American game at the United Center in Chicago on April 3. SOURCE: RIVALS.COM

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Heartley helped pave the way for other AfricanAmericans to play basketball for Sloan at N.C. State.”

The N.C. State Women’s basketball team beat Florida State 76-69 on Thursday night. The win avenges the Wolfpack’s 8274 loss on Jan. 20 in Raleigh to the Seminoles. Junior forward Kody Burke led the Wolfpack (13-12, 5-8 ACC) by tying her career high of 26 points. Sophomore guard Len’Nique Brown also had a big game for the Wolfpack, pitching in 13 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The ‘Noles (19-5, 9-4 ACC), who took the court wearing pink uniforms, socks and shoes as part of its annual “Paint it Pink” game, came into the contest fresh off a big win against in-state rival Miami on Sunday. The Wolfpack also came into the game with momentum after winning four of its last five contests. The game, which was played at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla., was tightly contested from t he opening w h i s t le . T he Seminoles eventua l ly pu l led ahead with an early lead, but couldn’t stay far from the pesky Wolfpack. With the game tied at 31 with less than two minutes left in the first half, Burke gave the Wolfpack its first lead with a layup.

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N.C. State sophomore guard Len’Nique Brown fights for posession of the ball with Florida State junior guard Yashira Delgado. Brown finished the game with 13 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help the Wolfpack earn a 76-69 victory.

The ‘Noles fired back quickly, scoring two quick buckets to take a 35-33 lead. But Brown answered with a big three-pointer to give the Pack a 36-35 lead going into halftime. The Wolf pack came out of halftime and immediately hit the ground running, using an 11-3 run to jump out to a 47-38 lead with 16 minutes left in the game. The run

“Burke’s layup ended up being the decisive point of the game”

marked a significant moment for Burke, who scored her 1,000th career point during the run. FSU kept clawing and scrapping away, trying to cut into the Pack’s lead. But every time the ‘Noles would get a bucket and start to gain momentum, the Wolfpack would answer back to stem the tide. However, the Seminoles kept fighting and, courtesy of their hardnosed defense, narrowed the Pack’s lead to four points with 4:50 left in the game. But after a media timeout, Brown found Burke in the lane, who

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PART 3 OF A SERIES ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Setting the Standard

Staff Writer

Without a doubt, the main spectator sports at North Carolina State University are football and men’s basketball, and why not? These two sports by far have the most star power, the largest venues, the richest history and the most lucrative television contracts. At large public universities such as ours, that will be the case 99 percent of the time. But especially in the Southeastern United States, another sport seems to gain popularity every year—college baseball. The ACC, along with the SEC, is widely regarded as one of the strongest baseball conferences year in and year out. You may have heard that the Wolfpack baseball team is ranked No. 9 in the NCAA’s preseason poll; that is uncharted territory for the N.C. State baseball program. And if the team is truly going to build off of last season’s NCAA Super Regional appearance, it needs your help. That’s right — you, sitting on the bus reading this on your way to class. You, grabbing lunch at the Atrium and enjoying the sports page with your Chick-filA. You may be swamped with work from your regular classes, but I’m giving you another assignment. The baseball team opens the season Friday at 3 p.m. against Appalachian State, a tournament team from last year. And your assignment as a student of this university is to show up and support the Pack. In fact, between now and Feb. 27, State will play eight games at its home, Doak Field. In total, the Wolfpack have 34 home

converted a layup to put the Wolfpack up 67-61. Burke’s layup ended up being the decisive point of the game. Florida State kept fighting until the very end, but they couldn’t overcome the Wolfpack’s lead. The game ended after a series of free throws by both teams with the Wolfpack prevailing 76-69. Before Thursday’s meeting, the Pack’s last game in Tallahassee, a 74-71 loss, came in 2010. The win

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dates this season. But it’s February; won’t it be chilly? Bring a blanket or dress warmly. You have class during the game? No problem, just come to the game whenever you can make it. Got homework? Bring it with you. You’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a ticket? Yes you can, admission for students is free. All you have to do is show your student ID at the gate and walk in. You’ll get to see players such as sophomore lef tha nded pitcher Carlos Rodon, who went 9-0 last season with a 1.57 ERA, or Trea Turner, who shattered State’s single-season stolen base record and led the nation� with 57 swipes. This State team is loaded with talent. Who knows, maybe you can tell your kids that you saw the next Major League great in person. The importance of a good homefield advantage cannot be understated in any sport. Last season, the Wolfpack posted an impressive 28-4 record within the friendly confines of Doak Field at Dail Park. With

“If the team is truly going to build off of last season’s NCAA Super Regional appearance, it needs your help.”

nationally-ranked opponents such as Clemson, UNC-Chapel Hill and Florida State scheduled to make visits to Raleigh this season, the Pack will need a strong effort from the home crowd in order to replicate that effort. The players take notice as well. Former Wolfpack outfielder Ryan Mathews, who led the team in home runs last year, said that one of his favorite memories from his time at State was seeing and hearing the sold-out crowd at the Raleigh Regional this past June, where the Wolfpack came from behind to beat Vanderbilt and advance to the Super Regional round. He loved seeing 3,200 members of Wolfpack Nation going nuts. The team is anticipating increased interest this season, so much that Doak Field now boasts auxiliary bleachers on the grass hillside where students gather for games. Well, let’s prove them right. The season is finally here. Wolfpack Nation, let’s fill up the stadium from Friday afternoon all the way through this summer. The players are ready. The coaches are ready. Are you?

Reynolds Coliseum is no stranger to hosting moments that helped shape what we recognize today as ACC basketball. Affectionately called the Old Barn, Reynolds witnessed a triumphant moment in ACC history when Billy Jones of Maryland became the first African-American to play in the ACC men’s basketball tournament in 1966. North Carolina and Duke were the next ACC programs to follow Maryland and walk across the color line. UNC men’s basketball star Charles Scott, the first African-American scholarship athlete for the Heels, became the most memorable of these athletes. ‘Great Scott’ went on to become an All-American for the Tar Heels. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1976. Scott was also a three-time NBA All-Star from 1973-1975. Before former head coach Norm Sloan stepped into the men’s basketball head coaching position for N.C. State, former head coach and athletics director Everett Case had considered recruiting Walt Bellamy. Bellamy would’ve become the first African-American in the men’s basketball program, but instead he chose to attend Indiana. Bellamy went on to win a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games and was named a second team All-American in 1961. He was selected No. 1 overall pick in

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