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that are important to accomplish : building a relationship, being efficient and effective at getting a contract, and good budgeting. Unlike American business meetings, Chinese meetings are particularly informal and are typically conducted in restaurants or out on other social venues such as a sauna. The point of these arrangements are to get to know the person you may be partnering with in business on a more personal level, and understand their character beyond formalities. That
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The push for standards in general comes heavily out of the No Child Left Behind policy, Martin said, but he said he was cautious about setting standards that are too prescriptive as it limits teachers to covering what the standards outline and create too much emphasis on content, rather than learning and critical thinking skills. “The problem is…everyone is trying to cram too much in, making learning as though it is about content, and I will argue very strongly that learning is more about process and critical thinking than it is about any content,” Martin said. “Your
of today’s modern world. The three presentations were judged by a panel of four people on the basis of communication, teamwork and overall appearance. The winners, Will Tsang an junior in biology; Vincent Jiang an International Exchange Program student who is planning to matriculate into the physics department; Kern Zheng an IEP student planning to matriculate into the computer science department; and Peter Li an IEP student planning to matriculate into the mathematics department, discussed Chinese business ethics
and how to enjoy a good dinner with a potential business partner. Taking home top honors meant $1,000 in prize money. Their presentation informed the viewers of nuances about Chinese culture which may not be apparent to the layman and how to apply those cultural aspects to form a lasting business relationship over dinner. First and foremost Chinese culture is well known for its humility, and therefore it is of the utmost importance that guests are respectful and humble. When planning a banquet, the group noted three things
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The N.C. State Steward program, a new sustainability movement, will come to campus this fall. The Steward program, unlike other on-campus environmental groups, will attempt to consider the challenges facing the environment more holistically, and integrate economic and social aspects into their advocacy. As ambassadors for environmental advocates, the Stewards hope to collaborate with other environmental groups by holding workshops, presentations and campus events. Although it is supported by the University Sustainability Office, Rebekah Dunstan, the Steward program coordinator, emphasized that it is more than just an environmental group. “We want to make sure it’s more than just environmental and that we include all aspects,” Dunstan said. “They will be educating their peers and the rest of the N.C. State community about socially, economically and environmentally responsible behaviors.” The social aspect comes from making environmental decisions that will not harm others, and puts understanding of the environment first. “They are also just to serve as role models to inspire other peers who have sustainable behaviors,” Dunstan said. Brian Iezzi, steward and sophomore in textile engineering, said an example of economically beneficial actions would be purchasing locally grown foods and products. Carla Davis, the communication coordinator, said with this program will bring many benefits to the already sustainable culture of the University. “At the end of the day, we hope that they will make N.C. a more sustainable place,” Davis said. “It is a way of giving back to the university.” The idea comes from various universities across the country, but with their own spin on it. “We picked the name ‘State Stewards’ because we tried to move away from Eco-reps at a lot of universities,” Iezzi said. “We didn’t want to just be Ecoreps because we are not only just concerned about the ecosystem or only concerned about the environment. We are concerned about students’ social decisions and economical decisions too.” Iezzi was attracted to the Stewards Program because its interdisciplinary approach to environmental affairs, and the recognition that the environment is much more than just a scientific or ecological problem. “I saw that there was a lot of enthusiasm for environmental and sustainable movements on campus, but there wasn’t a lot of connection between every group and a lot of moving forward in one direction,” Iezzi said. “I think the State Stewards will help bring together a lot of different groups and do as much as possible.” Dunstan hopes the Stew-
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rely on prior knowledge to answer questions. Spires said requiring students to find answers in the text will increase vocabulary skills and give them a higher ability to work with concepts, allowing them to do better on standardized tests. Valerie Faulkner, teaching assistant professor for elementary education and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute, said the new math standards will create more integration between mathematical topics, because subjects like algebra and geometry are intertwined with one another and are taught together in courses like Common Core 1.
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best education is going to come if I teach out of my experience.” Michael Maher, Director of Professional Education, said he supports the new standards as both teachers and experts helped design them. He argues the consistent standards will allow the public to see more direct comparisons on a national scale. Kenneth Bernstein, a retired and award-winning high school social studies teacher, as well as a nationally known writer on educational policy, said uniform standards will
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NME students propose business ideas Chinese students discuss business deals As part of their end of the year presentations for the New Mind Program, three groups of international students gave presentations discussing the bridge between education and cultural immersion. NME runs international educational programs for study abroad students. The organization was founded to help students and educational institutions quickly adapt and respond to the global landscape
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North Carolina is among 45 states that have adopted new national standards that seek to make education in the United States more uniform, through a system called the Common Core Standards. Sponsored by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, these standards were developed to create a consistent set of objectives for K-12 education between states. James Martin, professor of chemistry and a member of the Wake County Board of Education, said “There is concern that there has been too much variability, depending where you are, and that is not seen as good.” The standards only apply to mathematics and English language arts, which Martin said he would attribute to the objectivity of the subjects. “It’s further separated from political or social philosophies and so it’s more likely the thing that you could get national standards on,” Martin said. Science worries policy makers because they don’t know what to do about evolution, while civil rights causes discord when creating standards for history, according to Martin. Hiller Spires, professor of education and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute and College of Education, said the standards for English education include shifts for increasing text complexity, close readings of informational text, and the grounding of answers within the text instead of having a student
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ery movement,” Iezzi said. Iezzi said peer education will be critical in spreading knowledge about sustainable practices. “It’s going to mean more coming from a person that is your friend or that you respect,” Davis said. “If they care about it, they can show you why you should care about it.”
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being said, presenters pointed out it is quite all right drink plenty of wine at dinner, as it is a customary Chinese practice. “If you can walk out straight on your own, you did not drink enough,” said Tsang. Other minor social nuances may also be a quite difficult to pick up. When toasting a guest, it is best to place one’s cup below that of
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the person who is the host as a sign of respect. It is also customary for the host to pay the bill. If these rules are upheld, after 10 to 15 outings, one will acquire a lifelong business partnership with a prominent Chinese firm. However it may be costly, the group estimated you should allocate between $2,315 and $3,040. The second place presentation featured information about the Structural Building Company, which is located locally in Chapel Hill and other places around the world. The company aspires to “create relationships with businesses in China,” according to the groups members. These relationships are in the areas of pharmaceutical manufacturing and construction companies. The only way to establish these kinds of partnerships is through employees who understand Chinese cultural practices.
The topic of the third place presentation was building a study abroad program at Shijiazhuang University of Post and Telecommunications. It featured details about the living arrangements, curriculum, trips to exciting areas and recreational activities featured in the program. Organizers were happy with the second year of the Capstone Project. Bryce Roberts, program director for the New Mind Education Program, said , “the students amaze me with their ingenuity, innovation and dedication…I am really impressed.” According to Roberts, the project’s members aspire to cultivate global talent and transnational entrepreneurship to solve world problems such as poverty, global warming and weak educational standards.
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not work because some students learn faster while other students need more time. Educators and lawmakers at both polar extremes of the political spectrum are opposed to Common Core State Standards, Bernstein said. However, the federal government, though it did not directly create the standards, still supports the initiative through programs like Race to the Top by increasing the likelihood that participants of Common Core State Standards will get more
funding. “There’s $650 billion spent on K-12 education each year and people want to get their hands on it,” Bernstein said. Common Core State Standards is an untested change in education policy, according to Bernstein, and he said he questions spending billions of dollars on an approach if it is not guaranteed to work. Martin said there were some positive approaches about t he proposed curriculum. “The one good
thing about it is, at least in its description, there is a goal to go deeper into material, to deal with complexity, and to move away from just the rote, information response,” Martin said. Martin said he is also in favor of the standards’ shift to a competency basis as opposed to a content basis, as well as their focus on experiential learning. Though experiential learning takes more time, Martin said. Spires said while she is in support of Common Core State Standards, she worries that struggling students won’t have adequate resources because increased rigor will require more support. Teachers may also struggle to adapt their past teaching techniques to fit with the new standards, Faulkner said. She said she hopes policy makers will give teachers more time outside of a class full of students to “hone their craft [and] be professionals.”
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echnician’s staff knows that sometimes — perhaps more often than we’d like to admit — we don’t get it right. However, we’re happy to admit to our mistakes in corrections, and we’re more than happy to give our readers opportunities to correct us in letters and guest columns. Humility is a fine thing — and we think the N.C. GOP could use more of it. Twice in the last two weeks, state lawmakers have made the news for essentially telling their constituents to (more or less) shut up. On April 10, the News & Observer reported that Rep. Michele Presnell of Burnsville equated Islam with terrorism in an email exchange with one of her constituents. After her constituent corrected her, Presnell responded, “No, you are wrong. Have a good day.” More recently – Wednesday – Republican senator Tommy Tucker was in the hot seat for arguing with a newspaper publisher about a failed bill. The bill in dispute would allow
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read Ishan Raval’s column yesterday, “Compassion, not victimization, should lead to mourning for Boston,” and I would like to reply directly to him. Mr. Raval, You began your column by stating that “some things must be said” about the horrific events that took place on Monday in my hometown of Boston. Now, it is clear that some things must be said to you regarding your ignorance on the matter. For startChristina ers, your Blyde attempt to Guest Columnist compare other tragic events to the explosions on Monday is, simply put, illogical. Neither the 55 deaths which occurred in Iraq on Monday nor the extremely high suicide rate of our beloved veterans has anything to do with the terrorist acts which caused the deaths and injuries at the marathon. How dare you try to make this horrendous crime about anything other than the victims, their families and the good people of Boston, Mass.? You also claim that “Feeling victimized as a people due to this incident is about as reasonable as feeling victimized as someone in our family catching a cold when people in families all around are getting pneumonia.” This analogy is laughable. The explosions on Monday were a terrorist’s deliberate attempt to victimize the people who attended the marathon. The city’s response is expected, natural and completely understandable. You appear to have very limited knowledge about the significance the Boston Marathon holds and how its symbolism frames these tragic events. “Marathon Monday,” as Bostonians call it, is held on Patriot’s Day every year. It is a celebration where the citizens of Massachusetts take time out of their busy lives and schedules to come together as a community to celebrate each other and all that we have to be thankful for. While my hometown may be notorious
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registration and straight-ticket voting have all emerged have come out of right field. These changes, if enacted, will benefit the GOP at the expense of racial and ethnic minorities and young voters. Not to mention McCrory’s proposed budget that would cut more than $135 million from the UNC System. It’s not likely anyone from the General Assembly is reading Technician today, but someone ought to remind our lawmakers for whom they work. You have the opportunity to do just that in solidarity with the N.C. Student Power Union on May 1. The group will meet at the Bell Tower at 1:30 p.m. and continue the demonstration downtown until 5 p.m..
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for its competitive nature, there is almost nothing competitive about the marathon. Patriot’s Day is not fueled by commercialism — spectators do not spend money to watch the runners use every ounce of energy they have in order to pass that finish line. The holiday is fueled by our abilities as humans to love and support one another in our incredible endeavors, such as accomplishing a run of 26.2 miles. You say that victimization breeds entitlement, and that the tragedy this week in Boston is exemplary of this broader cultural issue. Mr. Raval, I speak for the people of Boston when I say that we do not feel entitled. The vast majority of us feel very lucky and relieved that we were able to walk away unharmed. My younger sister walked by the second bomb less than five minutes before it went off. My best friend was able to cross that finish line unharmed that day. We heard the explosions from a block away and immediately knew something awful had happened. I have not heard a single victim of the explosions claim that his or her suffering is greater than those individuals who deal with daily bombings in the Middle East. I have not heard a single victim claim that he or she is the “center of the world,” as you so eloquently put it. We are grieving for those who were murdered or severely injured. We are grieving for our lost sense of safety. We are grieving for a remarkable tradition that will never be the same. Horrific incidents that happen elsewhere do not make this tragedy any more mild. They certainly won’t bring back Martin, the 8-year-old boy who was at the marathon to watch his father run. Mr. Raval, I ask that you think more thoroughly before you attack a community in pain next time. Send your thoughts to viewpoint@technicianonline.com
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y morning rout i ne i s basic a nd foolproof. I wake up and promptly turn off my ridiculously loud alarm, and then I drag myself out of bed to begin my day. Because I was not Lauren blessed Noriega with Staff Columnist perfect vision, I normally head straight for my bathroom, where I can temporarily cure my blindness with contact lenses. Once I can see, I take a good look at myself in the mirror which, like most, is normally immediately overwhelmed with negative reactions to my physical appearance. Whether it is something temporary like an unattractive blemish or something more permanent such as the shape of my nose, the response is still more negative than I’d like. Though I cannot speak for more than just myself, I have noticed that I am not alone in the everpresent personal struggle that mirrors and cameras often bring to our lives. Typically after a group photo is taken, everyone has to review the photo, and then pick apart all the silly imperfections that
they notice about themselves. Due to this intense screening process, I am not sure how pictures ever end up on the Internet because no one is ever satisfied. Everyone will always jump to their insecurities before praising their beauty because that is just how our minds work. However, Dove is trying to change this mentality. Over the last few years Dove has been known as the company that praises the natural look, often creating marketing campaigns with the average woma n of all different shapes and sizes. Just this week, Dove has brought this topic up yet again with their newest ad campaign, which tells women that they are more beautiful than they think. In the video, it shows an FBI-trained forensic artist draw a myriad of average women. The artist cannot see the women, but in order to get a good idea of what they look like, he asks each lady a series of questions about her physical appearance to complete the sketch. After he finishes the drawing, the women can go on with their day. The forensic artist is not so lucky, he has to do another drawing, except this time he redraws the previous woman but from the perspective of strangers
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that had interacted with her throughout the day. At the end of the video, the artist shows both of the drawings to the women and it is shocking how astonishingly different the two illustrations could be. Many of the women quickly realize that their overcritical mind sees an image that is incredibly different than what everyone else sees. They realize that they are more beautiful than t hey t hink t hat t hey are, which is the tagline of the ad campaign. It i s i ncredibly easy to pick out y o u r ow n personal flaws, whether they may be physical, mental or emotional. It is human nature to look at what you’d like to improve about yourself, but the true test is to avoid the pessimism and look at the positive things that you exude. There are a lot of physical attributes that you might not have a lot of control over, however you do have control over your mentality. Confidence speaks louder than anything else you can display. It may go against the norm to think in such a positive fashion but who knows, you may just discover that you have a lot more to offer than you give yourself credit for.
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Jill McCorkle’s last novel, Tending to Virginia, was released 17 years ago. Since the book’s release, McCorkle, a professor in English, has written numerous short stories and published several collections. Now, McCorkle has returned to longer fiction with the release of her new novel, Life After Life. McCorkle said that though it’s been a long time since her last novel, she felt comfortable returning to the format. “It’s something I’ve had on the back burner the whole time,” McCorkle said. “I knew that I had something; I just hadn’t had the time. I would also say that the time I spent writing stories in between allowed me to write the novel. My attention to smaller form stories paved the way.” Set at the Pine Haven retirement center, the novel follows the lives of various employees and residents of the community. The setting allows for a wide range of characters of different ages, from retired elementary school teacher Sadie to a young tattooed mother named C.J. McCorkle said that writing for such a diverse cast of characters was a fun challenge. “I knew that I wanted to represent all ages and people coming from different places,” McCorkle said. “[I was] stepping into a character’s
Robert Kelly, director of the N.C. State Biotechnology Program, and Michael Adams, a biochemist at the University of Georgia, have found a way to use the excess CO2 in the atmosphere, the result of global warming, and turn it into biofuel. Kelly and Adams did this by creating a new mutation of the microorganism Pyrococcus furiosus. Their version of the microorganism has metabolic processes that convert CO2 into useful fuels. They outlined their methods in a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences. “We wanted to work on a pathway to another organism,” Kelly said. “That organism would go directly from CO2 to a biofuel.” The microorganism works by converting CO2 and hydrogen to 3-hydroxiproprionic acid, one of 12 essential chemical building blocks. This in turn could eventually be processed and turned into fuel that could be used to create electricity or power cars. The Department of Energy supported the research as a part of its Electrofuels Program of the Advanced Research Projects AgencyEnergy, in which the agency looked for electron fuels. However, Kelly and Adams did not go to ARPA-E first, according to Kelly. They had some difficulty getting funding initially. “The first place we proposed our idea to thought we were crazy,” Kelly said.
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Jill McCorkle, a professor in English, has released her first novel in 17 years. It is set at the Pine Haven retirement home and follows the lives of the employees and residents.
life. I knew I was going for this bigger picture.” With 17 years between novels, McCorkle said that she was able to draw a lot of material from new experiences in her life. Several events served as major inspiration for the novel, including the death of her father. “My dad’s death 20 years ago was very inspiring in terms of my interest in the
hospice volunteer,” McCorkle said. “You have all this life going on in a room and one moment they’re there — the next they’re not.” McCorkle said that in her time visiting retirement centers, she found that people who were close to the end of their lives
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National Honor Society of the Arts and Sciences Zeta of North Carolina Chapter, NC State University Congratulates its New Members Induction Sunday, April Ballroom 21, 2013 4-6 pm AprilCeremony: 22, 2012, Talley Center Withers Reception Room (232) Reception in Riddick
Delja Jandel Adams Keith John Alabovitz Aubrey Allen William Dominic Allen Megan Elizabeth Alvord Lindsey Anderson Sophie Leigh Austin Laura Bloch Bolton Stuart James Bumgarner Morgan Elizabeth Carter Melodi Tara Charles May Fung Chung Natalie May Claunch William Hampton Coe Aaron Hastings Cook Sarah Yan Cummings Alyssa Sharon D’Addezio Hemant Arun Desai Phillip Everett Dixon Matthew Michael Draelos Richard Townsend Dyer Carter Miller Ellis Kristie Lee Ellison Grayson Eubanks Sarah Marie Fellows Kathryn Lorraine Furman Hannah Elizabeth Gardner Elijah Gordon Jordan Marcus Gower Mary Charles Hale Sally Eloise Highsmith Jake Hill Grace K. A. Jones Katelyn Christine Jones Morgan Elizabeth Kripner Taylor Rose Lansing Brian Ross Liebman
Jennifer MacCormack Alexandria Mara Kassandra Marie Martinez Theresa Marie Mazzoleni Rachel Christine McCloskey Samuel Jackson McGowen Allison Claire Michaelis Kailey Maria Miller Megan Ann Monteith Michael A Naclerio Amiee A Nwabuike William G. Oakley Hannah Ruth Osborne Christopher Paquette Christopher Ryan Phipps Sean C. Plummer Jordyn Leigh Reisenauer Jacob Robbins Emily Arden Robertson Kaitlyn K Rogers Megan Leigh Rogers M. Eliese Ronke Natalie Ross Adam Patrick Ryan Sean Gregory Sheppard Halie Lane Shipley Jeanine Rafiq Soufan Zachary Taylor Stanfield Jason Seoung Suttles Breanna Davis Tillett James David Turner Meera Vani Venkataraman Bethany Vohlers Robert Andrew Walsh Cameron Bennett White Meredith Lynn Wojcik Morgan Alexis Woods
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Andrew Loder, a graduate student working under Dr. Robert Kelly, loads a sample into the 95˚C thermal bath on March 10. Dr. Kelly’s research involved the conversion of organic materials, such as CO2, into usable fuel.
Even five years ago, Kelly and Adams’ proposal was considered fantastical, according to Kelly. But now, through CO2 sequestration and a process of chemical and metabolic engineering, Kelly and Adams have proven the world otherwise. Kelly and Adams are experts on extremophiles, organisms that thrive in extreme conditions, and found that they could utilize Metallosphaera sedula, a single-celled organism which grows at 73 degrees Celsius, to alter P. furiosus. The team then used hydrogen gas to effect a chemical change in P.
furiosus, thus making the fuel from CO2. Kelly said he and Adams make for a good partnership, as one works extensively in chemical engineering and the other in biology, respectively. They have been research partners for 25 years, and worked on many different projects before trying to develop P. furiosus. However, every project beforehand, according to Kelly, had some bearing on developing the microorganism. “Some of these things come back to when we started doing research,” Kelly said. “This project has been 25 years in the making.”
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April ushers in ozone season Holden Broyhill Staff Writer
April is the start of ozone season in North Carolina, and is a reminder that there is actually too much ozone in our atmosphere – or at least in part of it. Ozone, or O3, is a gas that resides in two layers of the atmosphere: the troposphere, the first 11 kilometers above the surface of the earth, and the stratosphere, which extends from 11 to 50 kilometers above t he earth. “There is a paradox associated w ith the presence of ozone in these two layers,” said Viney Aneja, professor of air quality and environmental technology. “Ozone gas is beneficial to humankind when it is in the stratosphere, but it is harmful to us when it is in the troposphere. The same molecule in one place is good
for us but in another place is bad for us.” According to Aneja, ozone has caused the most troublesome air pollution problem for our nation, as when it’s in the
troposphere it leads to a variety of health problems. Ozone increases with car emissions and is a very powerful oxidant. Once it is
breathed in it causes damage on the cellular level, causing lung damage and inhibiting a person’s ability to breath. “Ozone is a very reactive chemical, and when it gets into the respiratory system it can cause a lot of damage, especially if people already have an existing respiratory con-
dition,” Chris Frey, professor of environmental engineering, said. In addition to causing or enhancing a vari-
ety of respiratory disorders, ozone also damages crops. According to Frey, ozone was responsible for billions of dollars’ worth of damages reported on crops nationwide. Aneja said that ozone is formed in the troposphere by the reaction of gasses to sunlight. Oxides of nitrogen (NOX), a gas largely emitted by fossil fuel combustion, react with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) created by both fossil fuels and vegetation, creating tropospheric ozone. April is the start to ozone season because ozone levels are influenced by the weather - if the temperature increases, ozone formation will also increase. Dramatic shifts in wind patterns also have noticeable effects on ozone levels. Ozone is a particular problem in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the Triad Region because of the large amount of traffic they attract. However, the situation is improving. In recent years, ozone levels have been lower for the triangle area. One reason for this noticeable de-
1) Ozone in the
Troposhpere causes cellular damage to the lungs
2) Ozone in the
Stratosphere blocks harmful ultraviolent radiation crease is the improvement of the automotive fleet in terms of emissions, which has led to a decrease in NOX. The other contributing factor is the transition from old coal power plants to more efficient power plants across North Carolina. This ozone season, residents can check the air quality index online. The air quality index will accurately reflect the levels of ozone and other pollutants in the air on any given day. When the air quality on a given day is less than ideal, there are certain steps that can be taken to avoid health risks. When the air quality index is orange or higher, children and the elderly should remain inside. People should avoid physical activity in the middle of the day during days of dangerous air quality.
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were not as lifeless as they are often imagined to be. “I’m fascinated when I visit my mother and she’s on a hall with many people suffering from dementia,” McCorkle said. “I’m struck by how vital they still are.” The novel also deals with the idea of how well people know one another. McCorkle said that while she was stuck
in traffic, her son asked how many people around them could possibly have murdered someone. The question stuck with McCorkle, who brought the idea of secrets into Life After Life. McCorkle said that injecting her own memories into the characters helped f lesh them out and turn them into believable individuals. “I think we are our memories,” McCorkle said. “Sometimes I have given characters a memory of mine. Other
times their memories are wholly created. I really wanted to shine a light on that last stretch of life. They’re there with their memories and life.” McCorkle is currently on tour to promote the novel and will visit a number of bookstores and universities through the end of May. For more information on the novel, visit lifeafterlifebook. net
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Joe Thuney. On the other side of the ball, the defensive end position is ripe with competition. Junior Art Norman and senior Forrest West are
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ing it.” Sullivan says that the learning experience and making a difference is what he loves the most about his job. He also believes that N.C. State managers are in the presence of the most knowledgeable figures in the game.
listed as co-starters on the left side, while sophomore Mike Rose and senior Daryl CatoBishop will do battle on the right side. On the interior of the Wolfpack’s 4-3 scheme, juniors T.Y. McGill and Thomas Teal are the starters. Starting linebackers include senior D.J. Green, sophomore M.J. Salahuddin, and
junior Brandon Pittman. Junior Rodman Noel is another contributor from last season who will be a major factor at linebacker. “I think defensively, there are more players back, which helps,” Doeren said. “They’re playing with a lot of confidence, there are a lot of guys that understand it, probably less of a learning
“I’m most fond of the learning experience,” Sullivan said. “[I love] being able to be involved with the program, feeling like I’m making a difference, and getting to learn. I love to learn, and especially about basketball. It never gets old.” “We’re learning from the best minds in basketball,” Sullivan said. “We’ve had great coaches. [Kellie Harper] is a fantastic X’s and O’s
coach and her staff under her were amazing, so we’re learning from the best minds in basketball here at State.” Team managers are among the numerous backstage workers whose tireless efforts often go unnoticed by the general public. But Sullivan and managers like him perform duties that are essential to the daily operations of collegiate athletics programs across the nation.
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curve.” Not everyone is back, however. In the secondary, the Pack lost three of four starters, including both starting safeties. Senior Dontae Johnson is the only returning starter, and he will again start at cornerback. Senior Jarvis Byrd, a former cornerback, will slide over to safety along-
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side sophomore Hakim Jones. Sophomore Juston Burris is the other top cornerback. The defensive backs will be a position to watch on Saturday. For good measure, State returns both junior kicker Niklas Sade and junior punter Wil Baumann on special teams, though others, namely sophomore Ryan Stevens and
freshman William Stephenson, figure to get a look on Saturday as well. “The depth chart is dynamic, it’s changing,” Doeren said. “That’s what spring is for us, it’s an evaluation time for us to really learn what we can and can’t do well and try to adjust our schemes accordingly.”
bid to Saturday’s final. The N.C. State men’s team did not fare as well as their female counterparts, finishing tied for last place with Virginia Tech after the first day with four points. The Wolfpack men trail leaders Florida State and Duke by 16 and 15 points, respectively. Redshirt freshman Graham Crawford used a last-lap comeback to post a personal
best 3:52.81 to win the third heat of the men’s 1,500-meter prelims. The Championships, which are being held on campus in Raleigh at the Paul H. Derr Track until Saturday, will resume Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. with the men’s javelin.
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• 1 day until the N.C. State football team kicks off its annual Spring Game at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20
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Men’s Basketball announces Lee signing The N.C. State men’s basketball team announced the signing of juniorcollege transfer Desmond Lee on Thursday. Lee, a 6’4”, 194 lb. guard, played last year at New Mexico Junior College and averaged 20.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Originally from Norfolk, Va., Lee will have two years of eligibility remaining when he arrives in Raleigh. He will also be available to play immediately, as per NCAA rules on junior college transfers. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Women’s Basketball announces Hill hiring The N.C. State women’s basketball announced the hiring of Gene Hill as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. Hill, who spent the last five years at Georgia Tech as an assistant coach and director of operations, is familiar with newly hired head coach Wes Moore from their coaching days at South Carolina. Hill was part of the most successful stretch in Georgia Tech women’s basketball history, helping the program to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 20092012 that included the Yellow Jackets’ first ever Sweet 16 berth in 2012. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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After several weeks of practice, the 2013 N.C. State Wolfpack football team will culminate spring activity on Saturday with its annual Kay Yow Spring Game, held at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. After riding a roller coaster of a 2012 season in which the Pack finished 7-6, the N.C. State faithful will get its first look at a new coaching staff headed by former Northern Illinois boss Dave Doeren, who came to Raleigh after two successful years at NIU. Wolfpack fans will also get to see the quarterback battle unfold between sophomore Manny Stocker and redshirt junior Pete Thomas. Stocker backed up the now-graduated Mike Glennon last season, seeing action only in garbage time of blowouts. Thomas, a transfer from Colorado State, sat out last season per NCAA transfer rules. “They’re two different styles of quarterbacks,” senior receiver Rashard Smith said. “They both have their own skills.” Doeren released an updated depth chart on Wednesday, and neither Thomas nor Stocker was listed as the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback, making for one storyline headed into Saturday’s game. Another scrutinized position is
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N.C. State’s four quarterbacks, redshirt junior Pete Thomas, sophomore Manny Stocker, redshirt sophomore, and junior Jacoby Brissett take part in a drill during spring practice at the Dail Football Practice Complex Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
running back. Redshirt junior Tony Creecy was named the starter ahead of sophomore Shadrach Thornton, who many thought would end up in the top spot after coming out of nowhere to lead the team in rushing last season. “Both of them are tough kids, both of them break tackles, they read things well,” Doeren said after a recent team scrimmage. “They’ve got good hands coming out of the backfield.”
Some other positions on offense were more defined. Graduate student Asa Watson is the first-string tight end, while junior Bryan Underwood and seniors Quinton Payton and Smith are the team’s top receivers, though not a lot of experience is behind them. Smith is also the team’s top punt and kick returner. “It’s only three receivers who played [a lot] last year,” Smith said. “We just gotta keep everybody
#ManagerLife: Chris Sullivan Andrew Schuett Deputy Sports Editor
To most, Chris Sullivan seems like a really laid back guy. The junior and Sport Management major is quick to crack a smile, make a joke to his friends, and is really just a fun person to be around. You’d never guess that the Sophia, NC native is one of the hardest working students on campus. Sullivan, entering his second year as Head Manager of the N.C. State women’s basketball team, spends up to 35 hours per week taking care of his team. From setting up equipment before practice to cleaning the playing surface and locker rooms afterwards, Sullivan and his colleagues are the unsung heroes whose hard work is a key component of helping the team function. “We’re like UPS: We take care of all the logistics,” Sullivan said. “We make sure everything functions properly. If we weren’t there, things wouldn’t go as smoothly.” Every afternoon around 1:30 p.m., Sullivan walks into Reynolds Coliseum 30 minutes before practice starts to begin his five-hour workday with the Wolfpack women. He and the other managers carry out seemingly inconsequential chores, such as getting whistles for the coaching staff and making sure the basketballs are properly inflated. It all seems relatively minor, but Sullivan and the managers play an unquestionably pivotal role. With practice six times per week for five hours at a time, Sullivan and his colleagues learn quickly how to balance their schoolwork and social life with their commitment to the team. With practices starting
focused.” Returners on the offensive line include two tacklers, senior Rob Crisp and junior Tyson Chandler. Senior Duran Christophe is listed as the starter at left guard, while sophomore Alex Barr beat out junior Cameron Fordham for the starting position at right guard. The top spot at center is occupied by sophomore
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The NC State Women’s Basketball team managers pictured from left to right: Nick Lawson, Pherin Gregory, Blair Williams, and Chris Sullivan. Not pictured: Sarah Reeves
around 2 p.m. on weekdays, the managers are busy all afternoon, often affecting their plans for activities outside of practice. “It’s definitely a full-time job,” Sullivan said. “You have to find time for schoolwork and group work. I can never make it to group meetings because I always have to work them around practice. And then at night when you want to go out, sometimes you have to study because you didn’t have time to study during the day.” During games, managers are in charge of filming, distributing water bottles and towels, and even setting up the stools that coaches sit on during timeouts. Sullivan, known by his peers for his jokes outside of class, is a true professional while on the court. There’s a good reason for it too.
“During practices and stuff I usually keep [the jokes] to a minimum,” Sullivan said. “During the proper times we can goof off a little bit, but I try to be as professional as possible during practices and games.” “Player safety is in our hands,” Sullivan said. “If we don’t wipe up a sweat spot on the floor, somebody could get hurt. We always have to be aware and attentive because you never know what can happen.” This extends to the occasionally humorous moment while on the court. “One of our coaches this year got hit in the face with a ball because he wasn’t watching the court,” Sullivan said with a smile. “So you always have to pay attention.” Sullivan, who aspires to be a basketball coach after graduating, says that his time as a manager has given
him much deeper insight into the coaching profession. “I’ve learned so much about basketball,” Sullivan said. “I’m fortunate enough to be able to talk to the coaches about why they’re doing certain things and you don’t get that connection if you’re not a manager or a player. I can go up [to coaches] and be like ‘Why are you using this method? What is this going to help?’” “Usually you have to pick and choose when to ask a question,” Sullivan said. “You don’t want the coaches to lose focus on practice. But if you pick the right opportunity, they will explain to a T what they’re doing and why they’re do-
The N.C. State women kicked off the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday with a bang, finishing first place in the women’s competition. The Wolfpack women scored 28 overall points in the five events held on the first day to top second place Florida State (27 points) and third place Virginia (22 points). In what could be the final race of her collegiate career, redshirt senior Andie Cozzarelli took second place on her home track in the women’s 10,000-meter race. Cozzarelli’s time of 34:15.47 earned the Apex native her third straight All-ACC accolade for the event. Sophomore Joanna Thompson barely missed out on a podium finish, finishing fourth with a time of 34:26.53. Thompson now has two fourth place finishes at the ACC Championships in the 10,000-meter event. Redshirt freshman SeQuoia Watkins placed second in the women’s discus throw, tossing a 172’ 9.00”. This mark, a personal best for Watkins, also earned the Asheville native her first ever AllACC honor. Redshirt sophomore Tremanisha Taylor earned a fourth place finish in the women’s discus for the Wolfpack. Taylor’s toss of 168’ 1.00” was a season-best forthe
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