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Raleigh, North Carolina

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Africana studies gains interest despite rumored decline Cody Long Correspondent

Local Natives perform in Memorial Auditorium for Hopscotch Music Festival on Friday, Sept 6.

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Hopscotch Music Festival delivers Will E. Brooks Features Editor

Despite several cancellations, Hopscotch Music Festival reeled in an estimated 20,000 people last weekend, according to Grayson Currin, alumnus and Hopscotch co-director. Hopscotch, which finished its fourth consecutive festival this weekend, saw several artist cancellations that were

quickly patched. Currin said it is often difficult to gauge how many artists might cancel a festival and this year there happened to be several, including headliner Big Boi. “When you are dealing with almost 200 bands, inevitably things are going to come up last minute,” Currin said. “It’s a huge unknown for us when things like that happen.” But the directors of Hopscotch worked

University encourages students to think sustainably Katherine Kehoe Correspondent

September marks the beginning of the University Sustainability Office’s new Change Your State campaign, a program promoting environmental awareness and sustainable action throughout the N.C. State community. “As the world’s population grows rapidly, many of the natural resources we need to live have not, so there’s a challenge to do more with less. By being smarter about how we travel, eat, use resources and spend our time, we can create a better N.C. State and world,” said Rebekah Dunstan, an N.C. State alumna and program coordinator for the University Sustainability Office. The campaign uses monthly

themes, such as food, energy, zero waste and travel, to encourage students to make small, sustainable changes to various areas of their lives. September’s theme, food, stresses the importance of eating locally and reducing food waste. The Sustainability Office is also incorporating a new digital aspect to the campaign, an app called JouleBug. Developed by N.C. State alumni, the app helps users keep track of sustainable actions in a way that feels as if they are playing a game with friends. According to Grant Williard, an N.C. State alumnus and creator of JouleBug, the app lets users earn points, pins and badges for acting sustainably, which are incorporated

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quickly to replace acts at the last minute. Big Boi, the festival’s original headliner, canceled more than a month prior to the festival and will play a make up show in Raleigh on Saturday, Sept. 21. Holy Ghost! and A-Trak performed in place of the Outkast-famous rapper. San Francisco experimental group Sal Mineo canceled its Thursday per-

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The University of Illinois recently released a study revealing that African-American studies may not be as unpopular as previous studies reported. Out of 1,777 universities surveyed, researchers found that 76 percent of institutions have a program in either African-American studies or Africana studies. According to Darryl Lester, assistant director of the N.C. State African American Cultural Center, these types of programs can benefit students well beyond their undergraduate careers. “I do think though if you were able to track students who took classes in Africana studies, five or six years later they would argue that it was very influential and beneficial to their professional career,” Lester said. “It is very important and helpful to take the opportunity to learn about

someone else’s journey.” Lester, who has been part of the faculty at both UNC-Chapel Hill and Shaw University, a historically black college, joined N.C. State’s faculty in February. Since then, he has overseen the Africana culture program, which is housed on second and third floors of the Witherspoon Student Center. Lester said he believes in the importance of the program, despite arguments that Africana and African-American studies create racial boundaries. Lester said it is possible to learn and celebrate one culture without knocking another down. “It is possible to lift one aspect of the salad without crushing another aspect of the salad,” said Lester. “By doing this you are adding value to the entirety of the salad. The old model of highlighting one culture or ethnic group by turning one against another is simply outdated.”

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VOLLEYBALL TEAM REMAINS UNDEFEATED, SEE PAGE 8

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Junior outside hitter Nikki Glass serves the ball against the Binghamton Bearcats Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The Wolfpack won three sets to none at Reynolds Coliseum.

Scientists pioneer new method of data-sharing in energy models

Convocation kicks off peer mentor program

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Staff Writer

Joseph DeCarolis, a researcher in the Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering department at N.C. State, has developed a computer-based energy optimization model designed to streamline energy technologies and systems. Unlike other existing models, Tools for Energy Model Optimization and Analysis (Temoa) is designed to easily

share information. “A lot of the models that are out there are commercial models so you have to pay a lot of money–anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 minimum,” DeCarolis said. “Modelers that are doing the work of inputting the data, when they develop the data they tend to not share it.” Kevin Hunter, a doctoral student in civil engineering, also worked on the project. Hunter said energy models are typically divided into two

parts: the equations and the data. Scientists or mathematicians work out the equations, while research groups create data. Each can get complicated. Hunter said the energy optimization model has 13 classes of algebraic equations that work out to have millions of variables. The data from research groups often inform environmental policy decisions and therefore need to

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Correspondent

The Peer Mentor Program hosted its Mix and Match: Annual Convocation last Friday in the Witherspoon Student Center. The event kicked off the Fall 2013 semester, welcoming its student mentors and mentees to the new academic year. The Peer Mentor Program is organized within the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs and serves hundreds of N.C. State students each year. It is designed to promote support for first-year students from culturally diverse backgrounds by developing mentoring relationships.

The program began in 1982, and its network continues to grow with recognition. In the last three decades it has grown stronger and more effective in aiding the academic, emotional and social adjustment of all culturally diverse first-year students. Currently there are 80 mentors involved in the program and more than 120 mentees. The program is still accepting mentees. Any first-year student can request to be served by an upperclassmen mentor through the Peer Mentor Program. Mary Medina, the Peer Mentor Program advisor, works alongside Rob Bradley, the

insidetechnician FEATURES

SPORTS

Up-and-comers take the lead at Hopscotch

State scores in overtime, beats Pitt in home opener

Spiders scare Pack, Sade saves game

See page 6.

See page 8.

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WEATHER WISE

2:05 A.M. | FIRE ALARM Admin I Units responded to alarm. Cause unknown.

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September 6 2:59 A.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Tucker Hall NCSU PD and EMS responded to student in emotional distress. Student was transported for medical treatment. Concerned Behavior report completed and welfare referral issued. Appropriate notifications were made.

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ajorette Lauren Taylor, a graduate student in English, performs while the Power Sound of the South plays the Alma Mater after N.C. State’s narrow victory over Richmond Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. The majorettes can be seen accompanying the marching band at every home football game in addition to various baton competitions throughout the year.

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formance but was replaced by Xiu Xiu. Rapper Action Bronson canceled on Friday but was replaced with grammy-winning Big Daddy Kane. Ex-Cults canceled for Saturday but was replaced by Hopscotch veteran Spider Bags. Currin said he accepted that artists are still normal people and, of course, conflicts arise. “The simple answer is that people have lives,” Currin said. “People have families, people have health conditions and jobs and these things are beyond the limits of any contract or confirmation form.” But what the festival lacked in performers’ reliability, it made up for in venue planning and use. Currin said he was especially pleased with the use of Memorial Auditorium. “We’ve used Memorial Au-

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Today HARAMBEE 6 to 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Student Center

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ditorium for two years now and I think the Local Natives show was probably the first proper rock ‘n’ roll concert we put on there,” Currin said. “It was kind of cool to see that space kind of come into its own as a concert venue for Hopscotch.” Currin said Local Natives used the accouterments of Memorial Auditorium to create an indie-rock show that was still appropriate for the concert hall setting. Kennedy Theatre was a small but fitting venue addition this year that Currin said he was ultimately pleased with. “I think it’s a really perfect 200-person rock club that no one has ever used in that way,” Currin said. “I can’t wait to use it again.” Hopscotch, which was previously owned by the Independent Weekly, was sold twice after City of Roses Newspaper Company acquired the Indy Aug. 2012.

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NCSU students pay only $5 for ARTS NC STATE performances

this week

I Did It My Way

Exhibition: through November 3 • The Crafts Center The Crafts Center presents an exhibition of quilts and quilted items by the Triangle Art Quilters Guild. Art quilts combine traditional quilting techniques with imagery and ideas to create art objects that are usually intended to be hung or worn. FREE

Joan Ruane

Cotton is King: the History of Spinning Cotton

Saturday, September 14 at 7:30pm • The Crafts Center In conjunction with a weekend workshop presented by the Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild, all are invited for a free presentation by noted spinner Joan Ruane on cotton’s history and the influence cotton has had on the United States, with an emphasis on the types of cotton grown today and the economic importance. FREE

Ticket Central 919-515-1100 1st floor, Thompson Hall ncsu.edu/arts

Thursday WHAT’S NEW IN MOODLE 2 12 to 1 p.m., East Wing D.H. Hill Library EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE ORIENTATION 1 to 3 p.m., Winslow Hall Conference Room ALL CAROLINAS MEAL 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., all dining halls

SOLIDARITY IN A SECULAR AGE 4:30 p.m., 218 Daniels

22ND ANNUAL DOG OLYMPICS 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., CVM Campus

READ SMART BOOK DISCUSSION 7 to 8 p.m., Cameron Village Regional Library

PRESENTATION BY JOAN RUANE 7:30 to 9 p.m., The Craft Center

Friday SALSABOR! 7 to 9 p.m., Witherspoon Student Center Saturday 2013 TRIANGLE CURESEARCH WALK 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Centinnial

Monday PAUL ZIA DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: WILLIAM F. BAKER 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., McKimmon Center GLOBAL ISSUES SEMINAR 7 to 8:30 p.m., 232A Withers Hall

September 5 1:41 A.M. | BREAKING & ENTERING/ASSAULTs Capability Drive Student climbed in and entered unlocked sliding door of nonstudent. Once inside student assaulted non-student in domestic dispute. Student was arrested and referred for B&E/ Assault and cited for underage alcohol violation. Student was trespassed from North Shore Condos. Concerned Behavior report completed. 11:35 A.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Fountain Dining Hall Employee and non-student were involved in traffic accident. 8:35 A.M. | FIRE ALARM Gardner Hall FP responded to alarm caused by welding in Mechanical Room. Electronics responded to issue Disconnect for this site. 9:17 A.M. | FIRE ALARM College of Textiles FP responded to alarm caused by contractors working in the area. 9:29 A.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Terry Center FP responded to non-student in need of medical assistance. 1:41 P.M. | SKATE COMPLAINT Dan Allen Deck Report of skateboarders impeding traffic. Officer did not locate subjects. 3:22 | LARCENY Syme Hall Student reported bicycle stolen. 3:10 P.M. | FIRE ALARM Phytotron FP responded to alarm caused by construction in the area. 5:10 P.M. | FIRE ALARM Western Blvd. FP responded to alarm caused by cooking.

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DJ Paypal preforms at the Pour House Thursday, Sept. 5, as a part of Hopscotch.

The majority of the festival was subsequently sold to Hopscotch founder Greg Lowenhagen. Currin, who is the music editor for the Indy, said he opted not to purchase shares in the festival because it was a conflict of interest, and that the sale hardly affected how the festival ran. “[The sale] has changed

[the festival] on a few levels, but from the outside I don’t think many people would notice,” Currin said. Currin said the most noticeable difference following new ownership was that volunteers, not Indy employees, checked wristbands at venues. Advertising and coverage at the Indy have changed most

noticeably from the ownership change, according to Currin. Regardless of ownership, Currin said he expects to see the festival carry on another year, and hopefully grow. “I think Hopscotch is aiming up for its fifth anniversary,” Currin said. See page 5 for commentary.

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tions, it’s almost impossible to replicate these results.” The new open source model fixes that by allowing scientists and research groups to share their data with anyone, thus allowing anyone to recreate the results. “What [Temoa] means is if Kevin and I write a paper and I doubt the results we got, you can actually download the source code in the model data used to produce the analysis and replicate it,” DeCarolis said. “Replicating results is an important aspect of science, and with energy models it is typically neglected, and we are trying to change that.” Temoa is an energy econ-

omy optimization (EEO) model. An EEO model takes complex energy inputs such as coal and tries to find the most efficient process to convert it into usable energy. “It’s an open-source, computer-based energy system model. It tries to represent all the technologies within the energy system that range from extraction of raw resources like coal--to refineries and power plants--to devices like heating and cooling systems,” DeCarolis said. Because the model can project energy demands that span several decades, it is designed to deal with the uncertainty due to changes in

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be checked by other groups of researchers. Previously, it was difficult to combine the equations and data because researchers and mathematicians didn’t communicate. DeCarolis said that most mathematicians don’t show the data they use for existing equations, so it’s hard to double-check their work. “Together, the data and the equations help produce an analysis,” Hunter said. “If either of those are closed such as no access to data or equa-

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5:15 P.M. | LARCENY DH Hill Library Student reported unattended flashdrive stolen. 6:09 P.M. | WELFARE CHECK Tucker Hall Officer conducted welfare check on student. On-call counselor was contacted and welfare referral was issued. September 4 9:30 A.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Fox Science Labs Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student was transported to Student Health Center.

consumer preferences. DeCarolis recently introduced the model in the Energy Economics journal. According to DeCarolis, Temoa can potentially cut costs and reduce greenhouse emissions by making the energy systems work together efficiently. The project is currently funded by the National Science Foundation. DeCarolis has high hopes for the future applications of the model. “For future work, we would like to use this to do U.S. policy analysis. That’s the direction we are moving now that we have the model,” DeCarolis said.

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National interest in Africana studies

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Institutions surveyed with a department/program in black studies

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Institutions surveyed that do not offer a class in black studies

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Institutions surveyed that offer at least one class in black studies

into a score that is ranked on a leader board. “You earn pins and badges for sustainable actions, and in October we’ll have a campuswide JouleBug contest,” Dunstan said. Williard started working on the app after he discovered the impact of his own carbon footprint a few years ago. He aspired to create an app that provided users with the knowledge, motivation and reminders to act more sustainably without being too time consuming. “In addition to the Pack Pride Badge and Pins, the app has literally hundreds of

sustainable suggestions…but you really make them your own when you add your own photos, captions, comments, et cetera,” Williard said. Williard said the best part about the app is its newest feature, which allows users to customize their sustainable story with their own pictures and comments. These personalized touches give it more of a social feel, he said. “When we see our friends acting sustainably, we start to say, ‘I can do that; maybe even better.’ Although each action by itself is pretty small, when you realize there are 30,000-plus students and thousands more faculty and staff, there is a huge opportunity to move the needle on our campus alone,” Williard said.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CONDUCTED THE SURVEY OF 1,777 U.S. INSTITUTIONS

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Similarly, Destine Statum, a sophomore minoring in Africana studies, said the African culture program has made a positive impact on her college experience. “The program is important to me because it allows me to be more informed on all aspects of African culture, and it prepares me for any profession,” Statum said. “For me the program is growing, it’s part of me.” However, not all surveys have found increased student interest in Africana studies. An April 2012 American Education Research Association study found

that as students progress through their undergraduate studies, they tend to become less interested in promoting racial understanding. Even so, when it comes to the value of the program, Lester argues that numbers shouldn’t be the focus of the debate. “The numbers do not matter,” Lester said. “The program provides so much more than what the numbers show. The Africana studies program offers a forum to have a scholarly discussion about a group not in the majority.” Still, the program’s future is uncertain. Lester said that there have been discussions between the director and the dean’s office about the relevance of the program. Similarly, Statum said there were ru-

mors of proposals to either throw out the program completely or merge it with another program, such as women’s and gender studies. Statum said changing the structure of the minor would take away from her experience. “It wouldn’t be the same program I am showing interest in,” Stratum said. Currently, N.C. State requires all majors to have one course in a subject that on diversity in the United States. Lester said this might not be enough. “We are no longer segregated today, but a deeper understanding and context is still needed,” Lester said. “There would be no need for [the Africana studies] program if this information was taught and infused through grade 12, but it isn’t.”

All Carolinas Meal to take place Sept. 12 Staff Report

The 2013 All Carolinas Meal is this Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Case, Fountain and Clark dining halls. University Dining presents the All Carolinas Meal each fall, serving only products grown or produced in North and South Carolina. N.C. State’s dining halls

will feature many locally produced items including turkey, pork, sweet potatoes, strawberries, blueberries and several vegetables. There will be live music in addition to the celebration of southern cuisine. Fountain Dining Hall will also be holding an outdoor theme. The All Carolinas Meal allows students to en-

joy their Carolina favorites and support fresh produce. The meal will feature products from farmers and manufactures such as Brookwood Farms, Wayne Bailey Farms, Carolina Catfish and House of Raeford. Last year’s meal offered Piedmont pork barbecue and Carolina pig sauce, Outer Banks shrimp and grits,

turkey breast, a biscuit bar, honey cornbread, vegetable ravioli, barbecue tofu and many others. The desert menu in past years has consisted of an assortment of cakes, pies and ice cream. Krispy Kreme bread pudding and tart apple crisp have also been options. The menu for this year has not been released yet.

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Multicultural Student Affairs director, to make the Peer Mentor Program a success. Medina is beginning her second year as program advisor. “The purpose of the program is for upperclassman mentors to be used as resources to first year student mentees and to assist them in the transition to college, both socially and academically,” Medina said. “The mentors have regular contact with mentees via Facebook, phone and email.” Medina oversees the mentors, ensuring they communicate with their mentees on a weekly basis and maintaining their goals and responsibilities of fostering student success. A ssig ni ng mentors to mentees can be very time consuming, according to Medina. Some mentees may prefer to be matched with a mentor of the same gender and in the same major. Others care more about certain characteristics or interests. Medina must consider all of these options when pairing

mentors with mentees. Thomas Jasmine, a junior majoring in art studies, has participated in the program since his freshman year. “I had an excellent mentee freshman year and had passion to give back to the program,” Jasmine said. Starting his second year as a mentor, he said he’s excited to get connected with his mentee. His mentee, Aaron Holmes, is anxious to start the program as well. Holmes, a freshman in First Year College, found out about the Peer Mentor Program during Summer START. “I hope to learn from him [Jasmine] about N.C. State and about being a college student so I can be successful,” Holmes said. The Peer Mentor Program hosts numerous events throughout the year to ensure the retention of student participants. The first on the list is the Mentor-Mentee Cookout, which will take place Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. on Tucker/Owen Beach. Those interested in becoming part of the Peer Mentor Program as a future mentor or mentee should contact Medina at mcmedina@ncsu.edu.

The African American Cultural Center presents

Harambee 2013 Welcome

WITHIN OUR GREAT WOLFPACK CITY, MANY SMALL, INTIMATE VILLAGES EXIST... The African American Cultural Center invites you to participate in our annual Harambee program on Monday, September 9, 2013, 6:00 – 7:30. Harambee is the Swahili word meaning “let us come together.” At Harambee, we gather together to welcome new members into our village and to celebrate all of the members of our community. Harambee allows us to introduce student leaders, faculty, administrators and staff. This year Harambee showcases a sneak preview of “A Day Underneath the Angel Tree” choreographed by John Miller IV, a junior majoring in psychology. This Afro-modern work in progress celebrates the Gullah Geechie culture through dance and song and includes a performance by our own NCSU Uninhibited Praise

The Details • Welcome • Meet and Greet Activity • “A Day Underneath the Angel Tree” • Introduction of African American Student Advisory Council • Introduction of new members of the Community • Reception and socializing (really good food) • Harambee!!

Team. “A Day Underneath the Angel Tree” will be presented in full during the Fall Dance Progam Concert November 14-15 at Titmus Theatre at Thompson Hall. This work is part of an independant study with NCSU Dance Program.

If you are a person with a disability and require any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Toni Thorpe at 919.515.1451 during the business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations.

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The Africana Studies program should not be booted As rivals of UNC-Chapel Hill, most of us are familiar with the numerous Tar Heel scandals. One of the most scandalous involves African and African-American Studies courses in which football players were given passing grades for doing next to nothing. This has led many people to believe that all cultural studies programs are either a joke or unnecessary. Darryl Lester, who serves as the Interim Assistant Director of the African-American Cultural Center at N.C. State, said the importance of Africana Studies here is being questioned. In fact, starting next fall, it may even be merged with the Women’s and Gender Studies major to form a single, general Interdisciplinary Studies major. If we are going to get rid of Africana Studies, we might as well get rid of the History major or any other history-based major. And if the program merges with another (rather than disappear altogether), it will completely change the program’s purpose. The merge might lead to a more generic pro-

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of the Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief. gram that includes all minority studies, so as to potentially improve the low enrollment and graduation rates of the two programs. This merge should not happen. Sure, they are both the studies of minority groups, but that is the extent of their commonalities. As Deborah Hooker, Director of Women’s and Gender Studies said to the Nubian Message, “Students need to know how strongly ideas about gender impact their lives and how they interact with other identity categories–like race, ethnicity, sexuality and class. Lacking that, students will not have the tools to interpret the world around them and to act productively and humanely within

it.” The same argument could well have come out the Africana Studies program. In general, the notion that all minority studies could be bundled into a single major is simplistic, and even offensive. Each minority group deals with issues that are intricate and merit discussion in their own right. There is no single formula that applies to comprehending matters of gender, race, class, et cetera that could justify them being bunched together. Additionally, black studies programs are actually growing in popularity. Researchers from the University of Illinois found that universities located in the South were the most likely to have some form of black studies, at

“Each minority group deals with issues that are intricate and merit discussion in their own right.”

87 percent. The web-based survey also found that 76 percent of 1,777 American colleges and universities have some form of black studies. Other schools are adding these programs, and it would be regressive of us to get rid of ours. The classes and programs continue to grow in popularity, but many people have argued that they are perpetuating racial inequality because they separate African-Americans from other students, therefore creating racial boundaries. Lester disagreed with this argument. “It is possible to lift one aspect of the salad without crushing another aspect of the salad,” Lester said. Truly, the task of solving racial problems requires an acknowledgement of differences— whether they are differences of skin color or the disparities that have emerged because of them—and an informed discourse regarding them. Having an Africana Studies program is vital for this purpose.

Biscuitgate and Gentrification in SE Raleigh

edia are still reeli ng f rom l a s t week’s buzz surrounding the police harassment of citizens’ feeding the homeless in Moore Square (#BiscuitGate). Given that such humanRyan itarian acts Thomson Guest Columnist h ave gone unimpeded in the park for the better part of a decade, one might be quick to conclude that this is an isolated incident. However such an understanding would fail to take into account the structural changes in property values, which are constantly molding and reshaping our city. Thus I contend that this incident can best be understood in the context of numerous policy shifts throughout Raleigh’s long history of selective demolition and construction. We have once again entered a period of redevelopment in which the city acquires large chunks of property with the intention of selling them for large-scale apartment buildings that maximize profitability. The block in question, situated on S. Pearson and E. Hargett St. (once referred to as “Raleigh’s Main Black Street”), is currently worth around $7.7 million, according to the city of Raleigh’s property records (but is being appraised much higher). In light of this process, the city’s recent relocation of the Salvation Army begins to paint a picture of gentrification. The current incident went viral following a blog post by Minister Hugh Hollowell (of Love Wins Ministries) on Aug. 24 in which he documented the week of police harassment across numerous humanitarian groups. The story reached a pinnacle

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when Mayor Nancy McFarlane made a public statement to the media from Moore Square Park. This was largely in response to the public outcry from local residents and allies abroad. She even went so far as to call Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown to ensure arrests would not take place. The story took a turn at last Wednesday’s emergency Law and Public Safety Committee meeting (which was well-attended by the disenfranchised community) when McFarlane withdrew from an on-air interview after learning she would be joined by Hollowell. Despite the community input, the reply from the mayor and city council has largely been one of silence. It is worth mentioning, the city put out 13 extra trash cans which were collected before they could be put to use last week. It was a sight seeing park workers’ astonished to the dozens of people loading up shopping bags of free food. Even I walked away with a bag of food and certainly wasn’t the only college student to do so. Being hungry this day in age is fairly common. So here is where the class friction begins to materially present itself: On the one hand, humanitarians are willing to risk arrest to feed the hungry in a place that is renowned for its history of social capital. People of all types make use of the halfacre park, not just activists, artists and homeless. On the other hand, the city sees the immense profitability of redeveloping and rezoning the entire block. For them, the demarcation of Pearson Street/Wake Forest Road is an obstacle for the central

business district which can at times soar into the more than $5 million range per piece of property. All property eastward is valued within the $250,000 range, which presents a barrier to the capital-intensive restoration. It seems likely the city council will seek to develop the multi-million dollar contract quietly without inciting some kind of political backlash. They have already obtained the Salvation Army building and all of the vacant lots. The history books will likely reflect a similar narrative to that of Fayetteville Street having now been “beautifully restored,” but in doing so we neglect the communities and cultural nuances of the Oak City. A high-rise apartment building (e.g. The Hue) doesn’t seem far off given the seeds of gentrification currently taking shape. The redevelopment narrative and would ultimately seek to create yet another Brier Creek or Glenwood South by expanding the commercial district. The city council needs to let the issue cool off before choosing either the commercial or do-nothing solution. Perhaps the city should consider a third alternative: Make the square block into a community center for the disenfranchised which expands the humanitarian tradition while sprucing up the aesthetic. On the afternoon of Sept. 1, dozens of people departed Moore Square with calories to sustain themselves and their loved ones for free. I have never seen such kind acts occurring near the highend restaurants, yuppie condos and skyscraper corporate offices.

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{ LETTER TO THE EDITOR } Dear Technician, I enjoyed reading Taylor Quinn’s article “Twerkin’ for a Change: One Man’s Twisted Fantasy.” The article discussed the recent $50,000 scholarship that rapper Juicy J or his record label (read the fine print) is offering to the woman who can twerk the best. Not only is this a continuance of the misogyny that is so pervasive in modern day rap music but it continues to perpetuate the negative, stereotypical image of an almost 40 year old African American as an oversexed man-child. Although Hip Hop is portrayed as being controlled by the proverbial “streets,” in reality, the direction of the rap industry is largely determined by students on college campuses. In an age when most music is downloaded or given away on mix tapes,

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Hopscotch: ‘a win in my book’ Grant Golden Staff Writer

Oh, Hopscotch. Though come and gone, the spirit of this year’s festival will surely linger throughout downtown Raleigh for the next year until we do it all over again. Getting the chance to see 35 bands in three days could easily be taken for granted, but I spent more of those 72 hours watching live music than I did sleeping—which is a win in my book. This year’s Hopscotch Music Festival saw Local Natives play their first show in Raleigh, which gave fans time to let excitement brew and eventually erupt during the band’s stellar set of new and old material. Fans of Local Native’s enchanting harmonies and driving polyrhythms filled Memorial Auditorium on Friday, the second KATHERINE HOKE/TECHNICIAN evening of the festival. The Lollipops perform at Raleigh City Plaza for Hopscotch Music Festival on Saturday Sept 7. Hopscotch started on Thursday. Though I was busy with WKNC work throughout the day, I got to Next door at Memorial Audito- nie Stern shredded with reckless noticeable turn. Though the day see Boone’s Naked Gods to kick rium was an entirely different scene. abandon as I walked in at almost was filled with all-out rock n’ roll, off my festival with their rambling Durham’s Sylvan Esso brought a the end of her set, but she had the the evening comprised mostly elecindie-rock. thick, crushing bass, which filled out crowd wrapped around her fingers. tronic-based artists from an array Thursday evening’s shows started the immense auditorium, but Ame- The audience packed in tightly after of areas. off with electronic-rockers, Body lia Meath’s vocals soared high above Stern left the stage. Gross Ghost brought infectious Games, who combine mesmeriz- the overwhelming instrumentation, In her place, Kurt Vile & The Vi- tunes to the ever-expanding City ing music with encreating a transcen- olators brought their hazy-psyche- Plaza crowd, but former Greenville trancing visuals to dental experience delic rock to the hundreds in atten- natives Future Islands turned up make for an incredfor the listeners. dance. Songs ranged from low-key the energy for the evening. Their ible opening. They I was immensely acoustic driven slacker anthems to emotionally intense performance covered Michael excited for Lapalux, wildly energetic jams, making for weaved in powerful hooks with stirJac k s on’s “Huw ho wou ld b e an excellent (albeit late) first night ring lyricism and jarring presence, ma n,” complete playing a set at closing. making for an all-encompassing set with Free Willy viThe Pour House. Friday was a day filled with Day for listeners. suals, so they won Unfortunately, his Parties, offering a slew of local Holy Ghost! and A-Trak both the festival, in my neo-R&B electron- bands that I haven’t seen in ages. brought their own new spin on opinion. ic music did come Each band brimmed with intensity, the electronic front. Holy Ghost! After Body Games, I checked prove as excellent a listening expe- ranging from the uncontainable ga- delivered 80s-inspired electronica out the grippingly minimalistic rience live as it does recorded. The rage rock of Last Year’s Men to the while A-Trak spun a variety of clubsounds of Angel Olsen at Fletcher show was a bit too static to keep my wild metal antics of Valient Thorr at bangers that turned City Plaza into Opera Hall. The theatre was driven interest. Contemporary Art Museum. a massive dance party. to silence by Olsen’s chilling country From there it was off to a stay at However, as Gross Ghost took the Following A-Trak, Local Natives warble and evocative lyricism. The Lincoln Theatre. Rocker Mar- stage at City Plaza the day took a took the stage at Memorial Audito-

“The standout act of the festival, for me, came from Brooklyn’s San Fermin ... ”

Earl Sweatshirt performs at Lincoln Theatre for Hopscotch Music Festival on Friday Sept 6.

rium and filled the room with their enchanting harmonies and driving polyrhythms. From there it was off to Contemporary Art Museum to dance the rest of the night away to the pulsing beats of Mykki Blanco and the heady productions of Canada’s Ryan Hemsworth. Saturday started rough, with fans such as myself already exhausted from all of the walking and dancing of the previous nights, but a day filled with shows and free food made recharging much easier. City Plaza welcomed the wildly energetic Lollipops with indie-rock icons The Breeders and Spiritualized, who took the stage for what felt like an absurdly long amount of time. This festival-goer was a bit too young to fall into the early 90s-indie craze. However, seeing the subdued folk rock of Saints Apollo and The Dead Tongues provided a welcomed transition into the rest of the very mellow evening. The standout act of the festival, for me, came from Brooklyn’s San Fermin, a brilliant chamber pop group that filled Fletcher Opera Hall with a gorgeous blend of saxophones, trumpets, harmonies and keys. San Fermin was like a blend of Dirty Projectors, The National and Sufjan Stevens, combining the grandiosity of each act into a unique and compelling output. Following the performance at the opera hall, I made my way to Deep South for the riveting sounds of Torres before letting the electronic duo, Gent & Jawns, hark the end of the evening. While the rest of my evening was low-key, Gent & Jawns provided a wall of trap music that drove the entirety of Kings Barcade patrons into dancing their night away.

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N.C. and national acts prove equally impressive Jake Moser News Editor

Future Islands might have been the best show at Hopscotch Friday night for one reason—Samuel Herring. Herring delivered a dramatic performance, pacing across the stage with a disheveled demeanor and a button-up shirt to match. His screams and yells injected energy into what would have otherwise been a forgetful performance. Don’t get me wrong, the rest of the band was great, but would have been forgotten among other synthesizeroriented groups. Holy Ghost!, a duo from Brooklyn, definitely surprised me. Their set included not only their own music, but also a variety of samples. For this reason, Holy Ghost!’s per-

formance could be enjoyed by anyone with even the slightest interest in electronic music. Their set did have its repetitive moments, and I caught myself zoning out, only to be caught up again in a particularly catchy segment. However, as a band that relies on a steady, groovy vibe, I accepted this fact and walked away satisfied with them. Action Bronson canceled his show (apparently due to back problems) and left me with a Hopscotch dilemma—Should I go see Bronson’s replacement act, Big Daddy Kane, or watch grass grow? I ran into countless people who were more than excited to see Kane, and that still wasn’t enough to convince me. Instead, I saw the end of Local Natives’ set to get my indie-rock fix. The always entertaining band, along with their light set-up complement-

ing their act, put them near the top of my list for best performances at Hopscotch. As soon as an Earl Sweatshirt Hopscotch performance was announced, I made a promise to myself that I would see him—no matter what. When I found out Ryan Hemsworth would be playing at the same time, I immediately put that promise on hold and subsequently went into a week-long, soul-searching binge. Throughout the night I found out I was not alone, but ultimately ended up traveling to the Lincoln Theater to see Earl. I was a bit nervous before the show after my friend told me his show at Sasquatch! was “underwhelming,” which makes sense due to Earl’s under-the-radar persona compared to other Odd Future members. He started off with “Orange Juice” and

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Renee Mendoza Haran, Brian Haran’s wife, provides the piano and vocals for Ama Divers.

continued playing his older material, which kept me entertained to say the least. He even asked the crowd, “Old or new?”—Probably the first time I’ve ever heard that at a show. Overall, Earl was my favorite show of the night, despite going into the act with a mixture of excitement and suppressed expectations. San Fermin highlighted my Saturday night, even though I didn’t know much about it before attending its show at the Fletcher Opera Theater. A hilarious back-and-forth conversation occurred between the band members and the audience while technical difficulties were sorted out. At that point I knew I was in good company, as San Fermin

made every effort to interact with its audience. The performance featured two singers, a pianist, a saxophone player, a violinist, a trumpeter and a drummer. All were proficient with the instrumentals and played enthusiastically, which contributed greatly to my enjoyment of the show. However, the female singer, Rae Cassidy stole the show, delivering one of the best live vocal performances I’ve seen. However, Allen Tate, the male vocalist, did not impress me with his deep, western-style voice. Tate’s voice seemed more suited for a slow-tempo country band. Overall, I’d say San Fermin reminded me of a poor man’s Arcade Fire, but that’s still a pretty good band to me.

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Local Natives perform at Lincoln Theatre for Hopscotch Music Festival Friday Sept 6.

Brian Haran of Ama Divers takes control over the dissonant ambient sounds that he and his wife create. Ama Divers opened for The Hive, at the Busy Bee, for Hopscotch on Thursday, Spetember 5.

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The Breeders perform on the Raleigh City Plaza stage for Hopscotch on Saturday Sept 7. This show was part of the band’s reunion tour for the 20th anniversary of their album, Last Splash.

Up-and-comers take the lead at Hopscotch Will E. Brooks Features Editor

Hopscotch 2013 served as a platform for emotions—excitement, disappointment, love, bliss and confusion to name a few. This year’s festival had more setbacks than previous years—numerous cancellations—but managed to bring in a diverse collection of performances that were all right

at their worst and exceptional at their best.

THE EXCITING DJ Paypal, a Raleigh electronic artist who conceals his identity with a flat-bill cap, sunglasses and a face cloth, put on a mature electronic performance at The Pour House Thursday night. Paypal’s music sounded like a mix of house and trap music that featured dramatic build-ups

that got concert-goers at The Pour House on their feet. At points, Paypal chopped and screwed popular rap songs and at other times played fast ‘80s-style synth that could have doubled as a videogame soundtrack. Fol low i ng DJ Pay pa l, Lapalux took the stage with a toned-down electronic performance that skirted between witch house and chill wave. The up-and-coming

artist, Brainfeeder, signed under Flying Lotus’ record label, had the crowd moving—albeit slowly—to starry synth sprinkled over dreamy hip-hop beats. Greensboro’s Casual Curious jazzed up The Hive with a powerful performance that could have been a verbatim recording of Soul Train. The group incorporated vocoder, synth and saxophones into a fun, danceable performance. Raleigh’s Saints Apollo performed a clean set of folk-pop songs at Tir Na Nog Saturday night. The band’s skilled string section and singers proved the band has enough talent to make a mark in the Triangle. Saints Apollo proved it has depth to be an impressive indie act, but could easily become a slightly less-clichéd version of The Lumineers.

THE STRANGE Helado Negro performed a chilling set of electronic indie DJ paypal takes a smoke break on stage with an electronic cigarette.

songs that were wise, as far as anyone could tell. The artist slowly gyrated on stage as he sang in Spanish over eerie house sounds in the Contemporary Art Museum. After an extended set-up, Raleigh’s Whatever Brains performed a slew of unrecognizable indie-punk songs at Kings Barcade. The performance, which didn’t appear to include any of the band’s most recognizable material, was exciting, but confusing. Sound problems hindered the performance and led front man Richard Ivey to mutter, “Don’t clap, it’s terrible,” between one of his songs. Whether or not that statement was simply shtick, the performance was confusing and disappointing at times.

THE EXCEPTIONAL Saturday also featured Montreal’s Majical Cloudz’s performing an intimate show at The Hive. Singer Devon Welsh insisted the crowd

encircle him and turned the stage lights off during the performance. Welsh’s opera-style voice resonated atop light synth tones, making for a beautiful, up-close performance. Future Islands put on a dramatic new-wave performance in City Plaza on Friday. Singer Samuel Herring threw his hands up as he sang of heartbreak in front of Hopscotch’s largest crowd. Following the serious performance, Herring said the band completed a new album, and would mix and release it within the next few months.

IN CONCLUSION Hopscotch 2013 provided a stage for bands, both local and international, to show their current worth. Despite cancellations, performers proved Hopscotch a worthy music festival that will likely continue to grow.

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The Lollipops perform at Raleigh City Plaza for Hopscotch Music Festival on Saturday Sept 7.

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freshman forward Davi Ramos the middle of the box. But with the nearest Pitt defender more than five yards away, Ramos fired his first-time effort high from 15 yards out. State’s fans, in particular the student sections behind each goal, were vocal all night. The Wolfpack faithful came into full voice after Ramos’ miss, giving the State players encouragement in their first home match of the season. “The fans were fantastic,” junior defender Clement Simonin said. “That was the first time I’ve played in front of that many people that was fantastic. I think they helped us big time to get the win so I think they deserve the win just as much as we do.” Another glorious chance came and went in the 80th minute, this time with Martinez passing to Surkamp. The Manasas, Va. native had a one-on-one opportunity against the Pittsburgh goalkeeper, but his shot hit the goalkeeper and deflected off the crossbar. A frenzy around the goal ensued, but the Panthers’ defense eventually cleared the ball. Martinez forced a brilliant save from the Pitt goalkeeper in the 84th minute, with the goalie going full stretch to make a fingertip save. Wolfpack senior goalkeeper Fabi-

an Otte responded in kind in the 87th minute, acrobatically tipping a long-range shot over the crossbar to preserve the deadlock. After regulation ended in a 0-0 tie, the Wolfpack scored the game’s only goal just four minutes into a sudden-death overtime period. After winning a corner kick, senior defender Gbenga Makinde whipped his corner to the back post, straight into the path of Simonin. The Frenchman directed his header back across goal, where the ball deflected off a Pitt defender towards his own goal. The referee judged that the ball crossed the goal line, winning the match for State. The goal was awarded to Surkamp, his first ever for the Wolfpack. “Clement hit it back across and then it was just me and the defender standing right in front of the goal,” Surkamp said. “We both battled for it, it hit off both of us and went in.” After the referee awarded the goal, Findley and his staff ran onto the field to congratulate the players on their first ACC win of the 2013 season. “I thought our guys managed the game really well which is what I was most pleased with,” Findley said. “In games like that you can take too many risks and push too many guys forward but we were very disciplined and I thought in the end we got what we deserved.”

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the match with 32 assists, her fourth match of the season with over 30 assists. After rallying back to win the first set by a score of 2519, State dominated the second set, 25-7. The 18-point victory was the largest for the team this season and came in part due to a 19-3 run to finish the set. Not deterred from dropping the first two sets, Binghamton immediately jumped ahead by three points and kept control for most of the set. But the Wolfpack got hot and closed the set and the

match on a 10-3 run, winning its 15th consecutive set, 25-22. In its final match of the weekend, the Pack continued its winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Towson. Hopper led the way with 16 kills followed by Merriwether and Buckley with 12 and 11, respectively. Aljoe added 39 assists, a season high for the San Diego State transfer. “We started off really well and then we let down a little bit after getting some big leads, but we bounced back,” Bunn said. “Towson played with more energy and intensity in the third set so they ended up winning it, but we came back in the fourth set and raised our energy level to

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take care of business.” State took the first set 25-16 and began the second set on an 18-3 run. The Pack would eventually take the set 25-12. Undeterred, the Tigers battled back and won a hard-fought third set, 25-23. Towson looked to take the fourth set as well, but the Pack pushed ahead thanks to a 14-5 run that moved them ahead for good. State took the fourth set and the match, 25-15. The undefeated Wolfpack will travel to Houston for the Rice Tournament on September 13.

28-yard rushing touchdown. However, Sade was undoubtedly State’s player of the game, nailing a clutch 48-yarder with 0:33 left to win the game for the Wolfpack. The Wake Forest native has been a key figure in State’s 2013 campaign, saving the Wolfpack this weekend and making all four of his field goal attempts last week against Louisiana Tech. “I’ve been in that situation before in the Maryland game and in the game-tying field goal in the Miami game, so I was confident,” Sade said. “I had a perfect week of practice. Anywhere he put me on the field, coach [Doeren] knew I could make the field goal.” “We gave our kicker a chance to win it and he did,” Doeren said. “I’m very proud of Nick for that kick.” Although a last-minute win against a Football Championship Subdivision opponent might not look good on the face of it, Doeren believes that this is a good win for the program. State showed resilience and toughness to recover from ill-timed turnovers and penalties and come through with an early-season win. “To come back and win a game like that against [Richmond]… I knew we’d have to battle hard to get the win,” Doeren said.

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Abdul-Malik Abu, ESPN.com’s No. 44 player in the Class of 2014, committed to play for N.C. State on Saturday afternoon. Abu, a 6’8” power forward from Boston, chose the Wolfpack over Connecticut, Florida and Providence. Abu’s strengths are his rebounding prowess and his power in the post. SOURCE: ESPN

Marchand tied for lead in Cougar Classic Senior golfer Brittany Marchand shot a 66 on the first day of the Cougar Classic at Yeamans Hall Club in South Carolina. Marchand is tied at -6 for the individual lead with Ally McDonald of Mississippi State. The senior’s round included six birdies, one bogey and an eagle on the par-5 15th hole. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

Howell signs with Trail Blazers Former basketball standout Richard Howell has signed a training camp contract with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. Howell, a first team all-ACC selection last season, played for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League and will report to the Trail Blazers camp on Oct. 1. Howell was one of two players in the ACC to average a double-double last season. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

He finished with nine rushes for 49 yards and battled for extra yards to keep the chains moving. “Coach Doeren wants the quarterback to make a play on third down,” Thomas said. “Great quarterbacks move the chains on third down. I just tried to do whatever I could to help the team and

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The N.C. State men’s soccer team edged past Pittsburgh 1-0 in an overtime thriller on Friday night. The Wolfpack (2-0, 1-0 ACC) controlled the game throughout, dominating possession and outshooting the Panthers (0-1-2, 0-1 ACC) by a 19-6 margin. But State couldn’t translate its dominance into goals until the 94th minute. “We scored in overtime, but to be fair we probably should have scored a lot earlier,” head coach Kelly Findley said. “We created more than enough chances to win the game earlier than that but overall I thought it was a really good effort.” Most of the Wolfpack’s attacks came down the left f lank, occupied by senior midfielder Alex Martinez. Other than an early leftfooted shot by junior forward Nick Surkamp and a tame effort from senior midfielder Nazmi Albadawi, State couldn’t put together any dangerous attacks and halftime came with the score deadlocked at 0-0. The Wolfpack came out of halftime strong, attacking

Spiders recovered. Shirreffs’ fumble was the only blemish on a solid performance. The freshman completed all three of his passes, one of which was a touchdown to freshman running back Matt Dayes. Shirreffs also scored an impressive

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Redshirt junior defensive tackle Thomas Teal tackles Richmond’s quarterback just after throwing the ball Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Teal had three tackles in the Wolfpack’s 23-21 win over the Spiders at Carter-Finley Stadium.

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Junior kicker Niklas Sade helped the Wolfpack beat Richmond 23-21 on Saturday night after a last-minute 48-yard field goal. “I’m proud of the way we battled,” head coach Dave Doeren said. “We made it hard on ourselves, there’s no doubt. You turn the ball over four times and it’s hard to win.” Sade’s kick came minutes after junior quarterback Pete Thomas threw an interception when the Wolfpack were deep into Spiders’ territory. “After that horrible pick I threw at the end, I just wanted another chance,” Thomas said. “On the sidelines we just believed in each other so when we got the ball back with 1:59 left we knew we were going to drive down the field and get a touchdown or let our great kicker kick a game-winning field goal.” Thomas led another mostly effective offensive effort for the Wolfpack, going 24 of 31 for 237 yards with two interceptions. But the junior’s most notable trait was his willingness to use his legs.

N.C. State opened its home schedule this past weekend by hosting the Courtyard Midtown Classic against Appalachian State, Binghampton and Towson. The Wolfpack (6-0) defeated all three teams and only dropped one set throughout the weekend. Junior outside hitter Rachel Buckley powered State to victory with 27 kills over the course of the weekend, earning the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award. “Rachel did great,” head coach Bryan Bunn added. “She took good care of the ball, played with a lot of energy and there’s a reason why she got MVP.” State kept its three-game winning streak alive with a straight sets win against the Mountaineers in the team’s home opener on Friday evening. Senior middle blocker Brie Merriwether powered the Pack with 10 kills in the match. Sophomore setter Tanna Aljoe, who ended the weekend with 102 total assists, added 31 assists and two kills against the Mountaineers.

“It was definitely important to start the season with confidence,” Merriwether said. “It helps set the pace for the rest of the season, so winning is a necessity.” The Pack and the Mountaineers kept the first set close with App State pulling ahead to 14-11. But then the momentum shifted in State’s favor as the Pack went on a 13-5 run after tipped saves by Aljoe. The Wolfpack took the first set, 25-19. “We started out a little slow, but we made some adjustments and came back and played really well at the end of the first set,” Bunn said. “From there, we took control in the second and third sets.” State built off the momentum it gained in the first set, winning the final two sets by scores of 25-21 and 25-10. A service ace finished off the match, signifying the Pack’s dominance in the final set. State continued its winning ways Saturday afternoon as the Pack took down Binghamton, 3-0, for its fifth straight sets sweep of the season. Junior middle blocker Alesha Wilson led the team with 12 kills. Aljoe finished

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