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28 2012

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Student recovers after drunk driving accident After week of recovery from drunk driving accident, student bicyclist released from WakeMed.

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A student experiencing a possible LSD overdose is wheeled from Owen Residence Hall to a waiting ambulance. The student’s roommate called Campus Police after becoming concerned that he was witnessing an overdose. Both students involved in the incident were eventually taken to the hospital after admitting to LSD use.

Two hospitalized over LSD Two Owen Hall residents were sent for medical evaluation following a call to Campus Police.

Elise Heglar News Editor

This weekend, Campus Police officers responded to a call from Owen Hall about a possible LSD overdose, which led to two students being sent to the hospital.

On Saturday, the initial call was placed by one of the residents of room 155 in Owen Hall. He claimed his roommate had taken hits of LSD and was having a bad reaction to the drug.

Officers responded to the scene, and the resident in question was immediately taken out of the residence hall on a stretcher. He went to the hospital for observation, according to Sgt. Jeff Sutton of Campus Police.

“One of the roommates called and said the other roommate was on LSD and freaking out. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation,” Sutton said.

Sunday, the day after the first roommate was taken in for medical observation, Campus Police went back to Owen with a search warrant request for room 155. The roommate who initially called in the possible overdose admitted to taking several hits of LSD as well. He was also admitted to the

“Aside from not doing LSD in the first place, they made the right decision to call someone.

LSD is something you could definitely need medical treatment for.

Everyone’s reaction is different.”

Sgt. Jeff Sutton of Campus Police

hospital for medical observation as a precaution, but was not taken out on a stretcher.

No information about the first student’s medical condition upon entering the hospital has been released, nor information about any medical issues regarding either individual as a result from the incident.

According to Sutton, both students will be referred to Student Conduct over the incident. While he is not sure what, if any, punishment the pair will receive, Sutton does think they made the right decision to call authorities about the potential overdose.

“Well, aside from not doing LSD in the first place, they made the right decision to call someone. LSD is something you could definitely need medical treatment for. Everyone’s reaction is different,” Sutton said.

Seeing a drug like LSD on campus is very rare, according to Sutton. While dealing with the occasional drug or alcohol-related problem is not so uncommon on campus, harder drugs are less prevalent.

“LSD is a drug we don’t see a whole lot of. Drugs like LSD or PCP were really popular during the 70s, but it’s not something you get a lot of in the Raleigh area,” Sutton said.

Campus Police are issuing a press release concerning the matter on Wednesday, according to Sutton.

The event has been ruled as an individual incident with no relation to any other individuals.

Students in library subject to theft Two separate reports of petty theft in D.H. Hill Library were filed this weekend.

Shawn Thompson Staff Writer

Whenever you’re at D.H. Hill, always keep an eye on your belongings.

On Sunday morning, Feb. 27, an unidentified suspect attempted to steal a students’ backpack on the 8th floor of D.H. Hill Library. While the student, Afrouz Fetanat, went to collect papers from the nearest printer, the suspect took her backpack from the cubicle she had been working in.

Fetanat noticed the suspect had two backpacks as she passed him in the book stacks. One looked similar to hers, but Fetanat didn’t realize it was hers until she returned to her cubicle.

“At first I didn’t think it was mine, but then I looked where my backpack was supposed to be, and it wasn’t there,” Fetanat, freshman in electrical engineering, said.

After Fetanat became aware it was her bag, she quickly went after the

dents’ information, Student Conduct was unable to provide information regarding Chapman’s possible charges.

Kelly said while checking on Otto’s condition throughout the week, a positive change took place every day.

Will Brooks Now, according to Wak Med of RaDeputy News Editor leigh, Otto has been released.

“Mr. Otto’s condition has been imAfter a serious accident involving a drunk driver, bicyclist Steven Otto proving. Every few days, [his condihas been released from WakeMed of tion] has been downgraded,” Kelly Raleigh, according to a hospital em- said.

Although Otto’s official condition ployee.

Otto, a senior in chemistry, was is still unknown, his release indicates riding his bicycle before being hit by a very positive recovery. He is lucky, Ross Chapman, who was driving with as many students have died in drinking-related accidents over the past few a BAC of .12.

Chapman, sophomore in civil engi- years.

Barbara Blackburn, spokesperson neering, is charged with two crimes according to Lieutenant David Kelly for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Raleigh, said the best course of action of Campus Police. “[Chapman] was charged with two is to abstain from alcohol, especially motor vehicle violations, one which is for those who are not of-age.

“Drinking makes you impaired, and a standard driving while impaired offense, which is charging anyone with therefore you can’t make good decia blood alcohol concentration of .08 sions as far as driving,” Blackburn said. “I assume that [Chapman] would or more,” Kelly said.

Kelly said that a separate charge was not have had this crash if he wouldn’t given to Chapman because of his age. have been drinking.”

Blackburn said “T he second when students offense he was do drink, they charged with is need to make what is called a plans ahead of prov isiona l litime before they censee driv ing go out. while impaired.

“The ta keThat is for anyone Barbara Blackburn, spokesperson for Mothers Against Drunk Driving away is to make who is under the a plan before you age of 21 and is go out drinking driving with any amount of alcohol in their system,” if you’re of age, and decide what you’re going to do before you go out drinkKelly said.

Although Campus Police is finished ing,” Blackburn said.

Blackburn, who insisted underage dealing with the incident, Chapman faces a separate investigation by state students should not drink, regardless of whether operating a vehicle Alcohol Law Enforcement.

“We’ve actually completed our in- or not, said no one ever plans to hurt vestigation into the incident,” Kelly someone, but that students need to be said. “I do know that the North Caro- aware of their actions before they are lina Alcohol Law Enforcement agency uncontrollable.

“No one would go out and say they is conducting an investigation into the alcohol-related offense involving the are going to kill someone on a Saturpurchasing of the alcohol and who day night, but when you start drinking was in possession of it throughout you may think you’re okay, and you’re not okay,” Blackburn said. “The idea the evening.”

Chapman, who remains out of jail, is to decide what you’re going to do was released the evening of his arrest, before you start drinking.”

Blackburn said that drinking but will most likely face charges from Student Conduct. He could also face and driving could be avoided easily charges from Otto if he chooses to file through planning.

“Either have a telephone number civil action against Chapman. “[Chapman] was released that eve- of a cab company available, [or] have ning, he was placed under an unse- a friend as a designated driver that cured bond and given a written prom- promises not to drink,” Blackburn ise, so he was not actually incarcerated said. “The bottom line is, have a plan where he had to post bond that night,” before you start partying.”

Kelly said.

Due to FERPA, a law protecting stu-

“The bottom line is, have a plan before you start partying.”

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suspect and demanded him to stop. look for him, but apparently the He dropped her belongings and ran person that did this yesterday was a different one,” Fetanat said. to escape.

Lieutenant David Kelly, of Cam “I quickly ran after the guy and yelled, ‘Stop,’ and he dropped my pus Police, said it is important for students to backpack on the constantly f loor a nd ra n be aware of away. I was retheir belongally scared at that ings while in moment, but I the library. quickly came back D.H. Hill has to check and see if a large popuall the rest of my lation of usstuff was there, ers, some of which it was,” Few hom a re tanat said.

Afrouz Fetanat, freshman in not students.

A similar inelectrical engineering This makes cident occurred it especially around 3:07 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 26, important to stay mindful of one’s when a student reported their unat- belongings.

“D.H. Hill is frequently used by tended book bag being stolen. Neither of the subjects, who have been cited many students and non-students, as separate individuals, were located so a lot of times when they go off to do things, they return and find or identified.

“The police said that they were go- their things missing. I don’t see ing through every floor to see if there where there’s been an increase in is anything suspicious. They also the amount of activity we have rechecked the security camera to see if he is still in the building so they can library continued page 3

“I quickly ran after the guy and yelled, ‘Stop,’ and he dropped my backpack on the floor and ran away.”

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Researchers diversify lab mouse gene pool

Local universities work to enhance genetic research by making mouse genomes as diverse as human’s. See page 6.

Women’s rugby takes on UNC, seeks revenge.

Women’s rugby club team take on North Carolina, hoping to turn the tables.

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Conservators’ Center harbors abused species

Conservators’ Center houses more than 20 different exotic animals. See page 5.

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POLICe BlOTTER Feb. 24 8:09 a.m. | Traffic Accident Hillsborough Street/Pullen Road Non-student and staff member were involved in traffic accident.

Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-in-Chief Laura Wilkinson at editor@ technicianonline.com.

8:14 a.m. | Traffic Stop Park Alumni Center Non-student was issued citation for speeding.

WeatherWise

9:23 a.m. | Fire Alarm Fox Science Labs NCSU FP responded to alarm caused by pull station being activated.

Today:

1:46 p.m. | Skateboard Violation MRC Deck Report of skateboarders in the area. Area was checked but no one was located.

62/43 Mostly sunny.

11:58 p.m. | Suspicious Person Main Campus Drive Report of suspicious subject.

Officers checked the area but did not locate anyone.

Wednesday:

66 55 Possible showers and thunderstorms.

2:55 p.m. | Traffic Stop Main Campus Drive Staff member was issued citation for speeding.

Here comes the sun

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zariah Barrow, a sophomore in aerospace engineering, Janna Sadovy, a freshman in material sciences, Molly Renaud, a freshman in textiles, and Jon Dees, and sophomore in English literature, brave the dreary weather with their umbrellas. Monday was overcast with constant drizzle, and similar weather should be expected for the rest of the week. When asked how he feels regarding the forecast, Dees said “now I have an excuse for being late.”

Mostly sunny.

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In the know

Furniture available for test run in Talley The Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment committee for the Talley renovation project has seven chairs — with a variety of functions — in 4128 Talley Student Center available for test runs by students. Interested students can provide feedback on what they like and dislike. There are also three pieces of lounge furniture on display in the third f loor study lounge — the old Campus Activities office — for feedback. Jennifer Gilmore, marketing/communications manager for Campus Enterprises, said there will be more opportunities to provide input on the selections as the process moves forward.

Source: Campus enterprises

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Today NSF Day 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

McKimmon Center The National Science Foundation and North Carolina State University will be holding a one-day workshop on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 for researchers and educators. The workshop will provide an overview of the Foundation, its mission, priorities, and budget. It will cover the NSF proposal and merit review process and NSF programs that cut across disciplines.

Representatives from the seven NSF directorates and the Office of International Science and Engineering and the Office of Integrative Activities will make presentations on their programs.

Student Art Purchase 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3122 Talley Student Center Committee on Professional Education 1-2 p.m.

206 Poe Hall English Conversation Club 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Port City Java, Centennial Campus This is a great way to meet people from around the world and help others with the English language.

There is no registration required for this program, just show up.

Student Teach Abroad: Info Session 5:30-6:30 p.m.

120 Poe Hall Education students can complete the last 5-6 weeks of your student teaching experience in one of the following countries: Brazil, China, Russia.

WANTED:

Student Speaker for 2012 Spring Commencement Exercises

Applications available at: 1008 Harris Hall or

http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/graduation

Application Deadline:

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Return applications to: Registration and Records 1008 Harris Hall

The Game of Life: A Financial Awareness Palooza 6-8 p.m.

Honors Village Commons Play your way through an event full of prizes and fun! An interactive and fun approach to spending smartly. Prizes games and crafts.

Occupy NCSU Meeting 7-8 p.m.

321 Mann Hall Occupy NCSU: “We are organizing a student movement aimed at combating increased tuition and fees while seeking to rid NC State of corporate influence.”

The Thin Green Line 7-8 p.m.

Witherspoon Student Cinema “This is the story of Park Rangers.

A front line story of the human spirit fighting to save what is precious and rare. A story about the future, inspired by hundreds of Park Rangers from around the world, working on the frontline of conservation.” Wildlife Rangers protect animals, parks and reserves in the deadly face of poachers, wild animals and other challenges. This documentary serves to highlight their dedication and the challenged they face.

Wednesday Campus Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Brickyard University Courses & Curricula Committee 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Talley Student Center Irish Music Session 4:30-6 p.m.

139 Crafts Center Leap Year Dinner 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Campus Dining Halls Jump into the future and celebrate leap year. We’ll be featuring favorites like chicken wings, drumettes and turkey legs.

Diversity in the Media 7-8:30 p.m.

126 Witherspoon Student Center Nubian Message and N.C. State Student Media will host a panel discussion focusing on diversity in the local media. Each of our panelists will have a chance to address the topic briefly - in three to five minutes or so - and then we’ll open up the floor to questions from the audience.

Mulan 7-9 p.m.

Witherspoon Student Cinema To save her father from death in the army, a Chinese maiden secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China’s greatest heroes in the process.

Admission to this event is free.

Newcomer Ballroom Lessons 8-9:30 p.m.

Dance Studio, Carmichael Gymnasium Newcomer lessons are for beginners. In newcomer lessons, you will learn cha-cha, rumba, waltz and tango.

Taco Transfer Tailgate 8-9:30 p.m.

201 Park Shops Join the Pack Transfers to watch the NC State vs. Miami game. We will be serving Moe’s and getting to know other transfer students on campus. Guests are welcome.

Please RSVP by emailing Nicole at nicole_ralston@ gmail.com.

The Muppets 9-11 p.m.

Witherspoon Student Cinema With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon. Admission is $2.00 with a valid college student ID and $3.00 for the general public.

Thursday POETIC PORTRAITS OF A REVOLUTION All day The Crafts Center Coupling artistic innovation with practical application, PPR2011 is working to raise awareness around the situation in Egypt and Tunisia by depicting experiences of everyday people in both countries. This exhibition at the Crafts Center is a prolonged exhibit lasting until March 3.

Friday COUNCIL ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION (CUE) 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m Park Shops The CUE generally meets the first and third friday of each month during the academic year. This meeting shall discuss the present and future scope of undergrad education.

Talley Construction Schedule Deep Foundations/ Underpinnings/Footings Start Spring 2012, complete early Fall 2012 This phase will be marked by mass excavation, underpinning the building and pouring footings. As soon as the basement excavation has progressed to allow deep foundation work to commence, drill rigs will be mobilized to install auger cast foundation piles.

Approximately 550 holes 16- 24 inches in diameter will be drilled on average 60’ deep and filled with concrete to support the new building addition. Footings will be formed on top of these piles to provide a surface to anchor structural steel forming the “skeleton” of the new additions.

Structural Steel Start early Fall 2012, complete late 2012 Approximately 1200 tons of structural steel will be used to create a framework for the new addition.

Concrete Slabs Start Fall 2012, complete late 2012 Concrete slabs will be poured to provide a foundation for the building’s floor.

Source: Jennifer Gilmore, Campus Enterprises

wolfline update: spring break Due to upcoming spring break March 5-9 the Wolfline will operate according to the following schedule: • Thursday, March 1 — No Wolfprowl: The Wolfprowl will resume service Thursday, March 15.

• Friday, March 2 — All Wolfline service ends at 10 p.m. No Werewolf, no night shuttle.

• Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4 — No Wolfline service • Monday, March 5-Friday, March 9 — Faculty/Staff service only: Route 6 Carter Finley, Route 7 Wolflink Shuttle and Route 8 SE Loop will be the only routes operating during this time.

• Saturday, March 10 — No Wolfline service.

• Sunday, March 11 — Holiday Shuttle service only, 5-9 p.m.

• Monday, March 12 — All Wolfline service resumes.

• Thursday, March 15 — Wolfprowl resumes service.

Source: Kim Paylor, Transit Manager

5:23 p.m. | Traffic Accident Hillsborough Street/Pullen Road Two non-students were involved in traffic accident.

9:59 p.m. | Damage to Property Owen Hall Report of broken ceiling tile.

Student was referred to the University for intentionally damaging tile.

Feb. 25 1:24 a.m. | Assist Other Agency Off Campus NCSU PD responded at the request of RPD, after student was issued citation for underage consumption and RDO. Student was referred to the University for same.

3:44 a.m. | Damage to Property Sigma Kappa Phi Officers responded to report of rock being thrown through window. Investigation ongoing.

1:04 p.m. | Field Interview Flex Building Non-student was observed inside University vehicle. Investigation revealed no criminal activity but subject was trespassed from NCSU property.

Talley construction updates 1. There will be construction along Cates Avenue beginning Feb. 27 to prepare for the steam shut down Saturday, March 3.

Expect one-lane traffic in front of Talley beginning Feb. 27 through March 9. At night, the fence will be pulled back and two-lane traffic will resume. Contractors expect to be in the area until the end of the month, but traffic impacts should end on March 9 (weather permitting).

2. Construction Noise will increase during the daytime.

3. Starting during spring break, the third floor study rooms (old Campus Activities & CSLEPS offices) will be taken offline so construction can occur in those rooms.

Source: Campus Enterprises

Chatwiththe chancellor Thursday, March 22 11-noon Brickyard Wednesday, April 18 2-3 p.m.

Park Shops, Port City Java Source: Office of the Chancellor

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Human trafficking in North Carolina a major issue The Movement brings local human trafficking issues to light with workshop.

Elise Heglar News Editor

The Movement, an organization dedicated to ending interpersonal violence, held the second part of their Human Trafficking Workshop last night.

The workshop served to educate attendees about the breadth of human trafficking and how it can be prevented. Throughout the past four years, there have been an estimated 100,000150,000 victims of sex trafficking in the United States alone.

Fifty percent of those trafficked are children. 46 percent of trafficking goes to prostitution, 27 percent to domestic servitude, 10 percent to agriculture, 5 percent to factories and 12 percent to miscellaneous uses.

North Carolina is currently ranked seventh in the country for the worst states concerning human trafficking. John Williams, student and cocoordinator for the event, said there are several factors in North Carolina contributing to human trafficking, including a large military presence and a wide farming community.

“There is a lot of farming in North Carolina and workers can be trafficked,” Williams said.

Housing several major highways also influences North Carolina’s standing with human trafficking. Additionally, the coastline can provide various opportunities for human trafficking,

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Christina Elder, a senior in communication and interpersonal and personal relations, comments during the Human Trafficking Workshops: Trafficking in the United States Monday night. The event was hosted by The Movement. Elder said, “It’s great to bring awareness to the campus.”

according to Williams.

“We’re a transit state, so there’s a lot of trafficking,” Williams said.

According to North Carolina law, if someone who has been trafficked assists in any way with the trafficking process, they are unable to claim status as a refugee.

“If someone who is trafficked participates in the trafficking process, North Carolina law says they can’t

As prices rise, Raleigh’s cost of living remains low Students’ costs besides tuition have changed too, but for a relatively better deal.

Eric Rizzo Senior Staff Writer

Every year, rent, utilities and food increase in price. Yet, the cost of living in Raleigh has actually decreased over the past three years, according to James Sauls, Raleigh Economic Development Director.

Sauls gets his information from ACCRA Cost of Living Indexes, which are determined by the Council for Community and Economic Research.

Though prices seem to be inflating despite the data, Sauls said the cost of living indexes are percentages compared to the national average. As the average rent payment in Raleigh has increased slightly, the national average rent payment increases drastically more, making it appear that Raleigh’s cost of living would decrease, according to Sauls.

Food is often a topic of concern for students under strict financial constraints. Sauls receives information on the price of food from the Council for Community and Economic Research. He then sends out a research team, who combs through the aisles of the different grocery stores in Raleigh in search of the specific items.

However, on-campus living is a unique situation where residents do not pay a traditional rent, yet shows the same price increases annually. According to Barry Olson, director of business and administration of Campus Housing and Greek Life, University Housing evaluates the price of oncampus housing every year and increases the price accordingly.

“Typically we increase, but we try to increase the percentage increase low, a goal of below four percent,” Olson said.

For Amanda King, a sophomore in psychology and an off-campus student, worrying about bills and getting to campus are added stresses when living off-campus.

“I think it’s important to live on campus for at least one year, but after that it’s up to you in terms of cost,” King said.

When King was deciding where to live after her freshman year, she looked at oncampus living as around $600

per month in rent, by dividing the flat rate by the amount of months included. She then looked around for off-campus housing and found an apartment for only $320 per month, almost half the price. According to King, the price is not the only contributing factor to her moving off-campus. She now has access to a kitchen, a parking spot and her own room. For anyone considering moving off-campus, King recommends to start searching early to get better rates and ask friends.

According to King, friends are sometimes better real estate agents than real estate agents.

Scott Brantley, homeowner’s association manager at the Preiss Company, said one reason for a relative increase in the cost of living is due to many properties including utilities, so the price for rent increases as the price for utilities increases.

Signing the lease is the biggest indicator of cost of living. According to Brantley, Preiss sets a target average rent payment.

To meet this average, and to entice tenants to sign up early, they off rent agreements below the average early in the season but higher than the average late in the season, increasing the rent as time goes on. However, Brantley said he offers a new item to be considered when choosing where to live.

According to Brantley, living off-campus allows students to get away from school and take a break, which on-campus cannot really do.

One cost that students have to also worry about is tuition.

It seems like tuition is always increasing, but, according to Patrick Devore, senior in meteorology and Tuition and Fees Chair in the Student Senate, this is inevitable due to federal budget cuts. According to Devore, the Student Senate provides input when the University increases tuition, through the Student Body and Student Senate Presidents. However, aside from this input, students have little say in tuition hikes.

As a student, there are many variables that affect your cost of living. Whether you live on or off campus and buy your food from a grocery store or eat at a dining hall, everyone needs to consider all of the aspects and determine the right cost of living for their situation.

claim refugee status. They won’t be considered a victim to be protected,” Carolina Alzuru, advisor of the Movement, said.

Human sex trafficking is a delicate issue in terms of age. Federally, if the person in question is younger than 18, it is considered illegal sex trafficking.

Once the person turns 18, it is labeled sex work and the victim can be jailed for participation, even if the circum-

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sponded to compared to the past, but everyone should be more careful about leaving their things unattended,” Kelly said.

Anyone using common areas such as the library is encouraged to never leave their personal items unattended, Kelly said. People should always take personal items with them or have a trusted friend monitor them. It doesn’t take much

stances are not necessarily their fault.

Pornography is also a factor that negatively influences human sex trafficking. Williams said it could create a sense of entitlement, which negatively influences views on human trafficking.

“Pornography doesn’t help. Sex is seen as a commodity. People feel entitled. There’s a culture that creates sex trafficking,” Williams said.

The culture of prostitution has also affected human trafficking. Pimping, the art of controlling a prostitute or a group of prostitutes, has become more professionalized over the past few years. There are clear tools pimps can utilize to learn how to further their craft, according to Williams.

“Pimping has become professionalized. There are conferences where pimps learn how to organize, to use cyber stalking. There have been books published on how to be a pimp,” Williams said.

Mallie Pennington, sophomore in animal science, decided to attend the event after hearing what would be discussed.

“Sex trafficking is heartbreaking and needs to be more heavily regulated. The punishment [for traffickers] needs to be equal,” Pennington said.

Pennington said the most resonating thing about human trafficking is how helpless the victims are.

“These girls have no other place to go and are forced to do this regardless of age. The punishment is nowhere near fair,” Pennington said.

Erika Earley, sophomore in accounting, was surprised to find out how common human trafficking in the United States is.

“You always hear about human trafficking in places such as China and other parts of Asia; however, it is very common in the United States as well,” Earley said.

Williams and Alzuru said creating more awareness about the issue and creating programs for victims of human trafficking are good ways to help fix the issue.

time for personal items to go desk. Don’t be complacent, take a few minutes to gather missing.

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Lieutenant David Kelly Pol ice w i l l Even if it’s just continue to for a few seconds, it doesn’t take long for monitor the area for further someone to walk by and take information about the two your personal property off a events.

“Take a few minutes to gather your belongings and don’t leave them unattended.”

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Anthony Holmes, junior in agricultural business management, said he never considered leaving his things unattended would lead to theft, but plans to be more careful in the future.

“I will definitely be more careful of my things after learning about these two incidents.

I always leave my things when going to the printer or getting a snack, and never thought it was an issue or concern,” Holmes said.

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The Facts:

This weekend, a robbery and an attempted robbery were reported at D.H. Hill Library. Between 2007-2010, theft has been the most reported crime at NCSU, with approximately 400 cases each year.

Our Opinion:

We are all aware of the constant threat of theft on campus, but in most of our minds, the threat is not pronounced enough to take action. However, a little action, in terms of securing our belongings, can go a long way.

Securing our stuff

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e have a relatively safe campus. Apart from robberies and larceny, which is defined as taking property without the owner’s consent and without the intention of returning it, there were only 74 crimes reported in 2008, 44 in 2009 and 61 in 2010. However, as reassuring as those figures are, the numbers for theft are concerning. Between 2007-2010, there were approximately 400 cases reported each year.

This weekend, there were two reports of theft at D.H. Hill Library. In one case, a suspect robbed a student of her book bag on the eighth floor. The girl ran down the suspect, who dropped it and ran off. A second student reported a similar incident in which their book bag was actually stolen from them. Neither student was able

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to identify the perpetrator.

In any incident where a criminal act is perpetrated, the majority of the blame must fall on the perpetrator. However, knowing certain acts like theft are constants on campus, the imperative is placed on students to take steps to protect their property.

As students, in the back of our minds we realize the dangers posed to our property in public. A bike left overnight in the Court of North Carolina makes one wonder if it will still be there in the morning. A fiveminute break from class makes one wonder what they should take and keep safe with them.

But the majority of the time, we’re not concerning ourselves

with the security of our assets.

We too often let our guards down while working in public spaces like the library. We become engrossed in our work and lose focus of the threat to our property. This is when our valuables are most at risk and we must do a better job of guarding them.

We’re not insinuating you must always be contemplating who or how someone is going to steal your belongings.

That’s unreasonable. The fact is we need to be able to let our guards down to work. We can’t worry about theft all the time.

However, a couple of precautionary measures can go a long way toward securing your belongings.

In the case of a robbery, as seen this weekend, there’s not too much you can do to prevent it. In the case of larceny, there is a host of preventable measures to take.

Unattended valuables assist larceny, so the simple solution is to keep all of your belongings with you when you go anywhere or have someone you trust watch them. If you are going to leave out your belongings, lock them up. Finally, if something is stolen—report it.

We can’t begin to fix a problem without knowing there is one.

On the most basic level, just remember people are out there who will steal from you. With a few precautions, you can make their purpose in life a lot more difficult to achieve.

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n May 8, we’ll be voting on one very important piece of legislation called Amendment One. Amendment One is not to be confused with the First Amendment which gives people basic rights, whereas Amendment One is meant to take them away; and rightfully so, might I add.

I will make a series of arguments in favor of the antigay marriage legislation. If the arguments Ahmed don’t m a ke sense, it’s not Amer Staff Columnist because they’re poorly thought out, or because they’ve formed from a largely repressed sense of bigotry. If you find yourself disagreeing with me, then you might be showing symptoms of liberalism; put down the paper and head to the health center.

For a while now, gays have been tr y ing to take over America one state at a time, and they’ve succeeded in eight.

I, for one, think it’s time we stop bending over for the gay community. North Carolina is known as a “buckle” of the Bible Belt. And believe me when I say we want to keep that title.

The Bible Belt slogan is representative of everything this nation was founded on: a — hetero-marriage of church and state. The Bible says you shall not have sex with a man as one does with a woman. If you don’t believe me, then take a look for yourself; it’s right after not eating meat with blood in it and right before not wearing clothing woven from two different materials.

There are other reasons to support Amendment One. Paul Stam, representative of North Carolina’s 37th District, explains why North Carolina cannot allow gay marriage: “They’re going to bring with them their same-sex marriages. They’re going to want to get divorced, and have their custody issues decided. We’re just not equipped to handle that.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Say in some crazy universe we allow gays to get married.

The next step after marriage is divorce, and the North Carolina courts are just not ready to deal with the concept of divorce.

A not her representative, Mitch Gillespie, said he expects “a large bipartisan vote on it,” and placing the amendment on

the ballot is “the right thing to do… it fulfills the democratic process by allowing everyone to vote.” All Gillespie wants is to do unify North Carolinians, sort of like a family reunion. In other words, it’s time we all come together as one big family and oppress our gay brothers and sisters.

In opposition of the bill is Chapel Hill’s town council.

Not surprising, considering Chapel Hill is basically the San Francisco of North Carolina. Council member Penny Rich said, “We do not believe in discriminating against people, no matter who they are.” Typical Chapel Hill, too afraid to take stance on anything.

Not to distract from the issue, but let me point out what an oxymoron her name is. What’s up with that?

Still not convinced? What if I told you the GLBT community hates America? According to Business.com, “gays and lesbians spend more than $600 billion every year; they’re a business owner’s dream customers.” Ignore that last part and say to yourself, “$600 billion? Why not $600 trillion?” America has long prospered from the hard work of minority groups, and the gay community just isn’t pulling its weight. You can’t contribute only $600 billion to the economy and expect equal protection under the law.

Still want proof that gay North Carolinians hate America? Chris Hughes, a gay N.C. native and cofounder of Facebook, was the online coordinator for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. He was instrumental in getting Obama elected.

Yes, t he sa me Ba rack Obama who is overtly a secret Muslim and hates America. Thanks for nothing, Chris.

When you vote on May 8, be reminded of the chaos that will be created if gays are allowed to marry each other. Base your vote on fear, no matter what those a-holes, Logic and Reason, try to tell you.

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Do you feel comfortable leaving your belongings out at the library? Why or why not? by alex sanchez

“I usually ask someone to watch my stuff, but I feel safe leaving my things there. It’s just out of habit.”

Milking The Simpsons for all its got.

Tony Hankerson, junior in arts applications

Page Potter senior, animal science

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remember the summer before I left for college as one of the most naïve times of my life; that’s not to say college isn’t, you only find these things out in retrospect. I was amped to go to college in the fall. I was excited to have a buffet at my disposal three meals a day, to have no parental control and to be close to all my friends.

I didn’t think about what I wa s leav i ng Josh Lucas until I had alDeputy ready left it.

Viewpoint Editor After a couple mont h s of college, I began to feel like something was missing. Like a part of my life a couple months prior was absent now.

Of course, this missing piece was my family.

I, like many of you, spent the first 18 years of my life with my family. You can’t spend that much time with someone and not become dependent. I’m not talking about dependence in terms of food and shelter; I’m talking about a social dependence.

Halfway through my freshman year, I realized how much I depended on all the little intricacies of family life to brighten my day. I missed my little sister misreading words like it was her job: “celestial seasonings” was always read as “testicle seasonings.” I missed my mom groaning at each punch line Comedy Central put out and I missed my dad laughing even harder for it.

I hate that in the moment I

did not realize how much I love the little intricacies of life with the people around me. In the final months I have left, I’m not going to make the same mistake twice.

I’ve come to find what I love the most about my group of friends is our co-dependence.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was re-released in 3D on Feb. 10. Since my friends and I first heard about it, we’ve been trying to see it. It’s been a little over two weeks and we’re not any closer to seeing it.

On the surface, there is no reason for our fai lure.

Money isn’t a proble m .

While tickets for 3D movies do run around $14, none of us have any problems with spending money we don’t have. It’s not like we haven’t seen each other, six of us live in the same house, or had the time—on Sunday an hour was spent listening to a sleep machine mix rain sounds with Native American flute melodies.

We never saw it because there was never a time where all five of us could see it together. Sure, there were times where four out of five could, but never a time where everyone could. We’d rather not see it at all than have someone miss out on the experience. “It’s an all-for-one, onefor-all” attitude I don’t think will come around again.

Yes, on the surface this de-

pendence seems to be something negative. However, the same dependence that makes some decisions difficult makes the daily grind bearable. You know whom you’re going to spend your time with and you know it’s going to be time well spent.

You know you’ll always have someone willing to pick you up across town for a chicken biscuit in the morning.

I know my situation is not unique to me. I know many of you reading are thinking you have a similar relationship with your friends. If that is the case, recognize it’s a f leeting g i f t . We are only offered this gift due to our stage in life. Never will we have this much freedom and live in such proximity to our friends. This is the peak of your “crew love” and all it has to offer.

Cherish it while you have it. I cannot tell you how much I am dreading the end of my time at N.C. State. It has nothing to do with what lies ahead, but has everything to do with what I am leaving behind.

“It has nothing to do with what lies ahead, but has everything to do with what I am leaving behind.”

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“I’ll usually put my laptop in my bag when I leave, but I think people are vigilant enough to do something if someone tried to steal.”

Wendy Shea senior, English

“I’m usually with a study group when I’m in there so I feel comfortable. I just ask them to watch my stuff before I leave.”

Meagan Brewer senior, business administration

“I don’t think anybody would want anything I have. I use the library computers and keep things of value like my cell phone and wallet on me.”

Garret Dillon sophomore, business administration

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Conservators’ Center houses more than 20 different exotic animals.

Max Lewis Correspondent

Carolyn Hinshaw, a senior in fisheries and wildlife science and wildlife conservation, shares a close bond with animals.

Hinshaw has worked as an animal keeper since her senior year in high school.

Her care for animals at the Conservators’ Center is immediately evident when watching Hinshaw at work.

“Pretty much from the time I started working here, I knew it was what I wanted to do,” she said.

TYLER ANDREWS/Technician The Conservator’s Center is a small, Arthur Tiger, relaxes after finishing his meal of various raw meats at the nonprofit organization that houses Conservators’ Center on Saturday. Arthur was rescued by the center after a very large collection of animals. being seized from his original owner by the government in 2008.

Located in Mebane, the Center is a sanctuary for mistreated or unwanted with are the lions. with the smaller species. Entering a animals. The center offers tours where “I like them because they’re really shack full of raccoon like kinkajous, visitors can get an intimate perspec- social animals. They like to take care her bond with these animals was tive on more than 20 different threat- of their people, because they know apparent. The nocturnal kinkajous ened species. we’re kind of weak.” were very unhappy to be awoken from Tours take visitors mere feet from The social nature of lions, and their daytime slumber by strangers, the cages, providt he ot her a n i- and alternated between hissing veing a view that mals, is on display hemently and looking to Matson for would be impost hroug hout t he reassurance. She simply said, “These sible at a larger center. One cage are my guys.” facility. contains a mixed Despite the relationships between On Sat u rd ay, pr ide of t igers the center’s residents and their careHinshaw was atand lions. Calvin, takers, caution still must be exercised tempting to ada lion, is the un- when interacting with the animals. minister an antiquestioned leader All of the center’s enclosures have biotic to Thomas, of this group, but multiple gates that allow workers one of the center’s he and the other to move the animals for cage clean21 lions. Thomas lions in the mixed ing, feeding or routine maintenance. had an infected pride have learned Matson explained the reason for the ear that required some lessons from caution. drops. Hinshaw their tiger room“Even if he [a lion] was just trying lured the massive mates.

Lions usuto play or check me out, I could really Carolyn Wilkins, senior in fisheries cat over to the ally avoid swim- get hurt,” Matson said. and wildlife science and wildlife fence using a spray ming, but those Every animal in the center is availconservation bottle of perfume in the mixed pride able for adoption. Adopters can with an interestenjoy a dip after schedule times to meet with their ing scent to hold his attention. She seeing the water-loving tigers bathe animal, but they aren’t allowed to then reached through the links with in the pool. physically interact with them. The the tiny bottle of medicine. Imploring The center is also home to a va- close relationships developed between Thomas to hold still, she navigated the riety of smaller animals, including the adopter and animal is just one of dropper through his thick mane and servals, lemurs, foxes and bobcats. the many intrinsic benefits of supsomehow found his ear.

Mandy Matson, a long-time volun- porting the center.

Hinshaw’ favorite animals to work teer at the center, generally works Even with the liability involved at

“I like lions because they’re really social animals. They like to take care of their people, because they know we’re kind of weak.”

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Carolyn Hinshaw, senior in fisheries and wildlife science, feeds Thomas Lion at The Conservators’ Center in Mebane, N.C. on Saturday. Hinshaw, who was the Center’s first intern, now works as the weekend animal keeper.

maintaining a facility full of wild animals, the mood around the center is relaxed and positive. The passion for animals of the employees and volunteers is tangible.

“You just get in here and fall in love with them,” a beaming Matson said.

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Researchers diversify lab mouse gene pool Local universities work to enhance genetic research by making mouse genomes as diverse as humans’.

Max Lewis Correspondent

Next time you take your medicine, consider that mice likely helped in testing it.

The structure of human and mouse DNA is about 96 percent similar, which makes mice excellent subjects for testing products that could be used on humans. As research has progressed, a problem arose within the mice population.

There were very few strains of mice bred for testing, which led to a severe lack of genetic diversity in lab mice.

Despite the similarities in DNA structure, the diversity of the mouse population did not match the diversity of the human population, and lab test results in mice could not be safely extrapolated to humans.

In 2001, a program called Collaborative Cross sought to fix this problem.

David Threadgill, head of the Genetics Department, works with this group to find ways to diversify lab mouse populations.

“When we started this project, at least a third or half of the mouse genome had no diversity in it, so there were blind spots within the genome, and you couldn’t interrogate functions of those parts,” Threadgill said.

Threadgill and his colleagues randomly bred eight strains of lab and wild mice, creating a library of test mouse strains with sufficient diversity to mirror the human population.

“We use mice as a surrogate for you, to investigate the causation of human disease,” Threadgill said.

Collaborative Cross now has about 1,600 strains of mice, housed and curated at a facility in Chapel Hill. Ten representatives of each strain are kept in the facility’s 16,000 cages and are made available to researchers around the world. The mice of Collaborative Cross are currently used in various research projects. From cancer research to infertility studies, these mice of a diverse genetic background enable researchers to investigate the genetic basis of human disease more thoroughly.

Human cell division may mutate into the uncontrolled division of cells, resulting in the development of a cancerous tumor, but researchers can now investigate the causative factors in an expendable mouse population that more closely mirrors the human genome. Because the carriers of these genes, the mice, reproduce very quickly, complete investigations of the behavior and function of genes in relation to the disease in question are possible.

Collaborative Cross doesn’t just offer mice for direct testing, but also maintains a massive library of genes.

Each individual bred through the project has its DNA catalogued in an online resource available to the public. This genome browser is a critical aspect of the project.

It is important in consolidating the work of Collaborative Cross, and offers an excellent reference for any scientist doing work with test mice, according to Threadgill. For example, some diseases are caused by unfavorable combinations of specific genes in

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David Threadgill holds an albino lab mouse at the Biological Resource Facility at N.C. State. These mice are part of a collective effort between UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State to create the largest living library of genetically diverse lab mice.

an organism’s DNA. “What these mice are telling us is that a lot of human diseases are coming about because of genetic disruption of normal feedback systems,” Threadgill said. “There are unique combinations of genetic variation that just don’t function well together.”

With a resource like the mouse ge-

nome library, these unfavorable polymorphisms in genes can be identified, isolated and studied through population analysis.

In the future, Collaborative Cross plans to expand their operation, with new distribution centers around the world and more strains of mice. Being able to perform large scale studies

on diverse populations will be even more important as we develop a better understanding of the genetic basis of disease.

For complicated problems, complicated models are needed. According to Threadgill, that’s just what Collaborative Cross is developing.

Professor discovers faster processor Better computing time for processors could lead to faster computers.

Arjun Puri Staff Writer

It’s 4 a.m. You’ve already blown off your English midterm paper so that you can beat World of Warcraft, for the eight consecutive time, when all of a sudden the most dreaded thing that gamers fear the most happens—lag. Your computer freezes and the frustration breaks out.

You throw your laptop on the ground, and there goes your unfinished homework, as well as, of course, your $1000 machine.

The aforementioned drastic scene may soon be a thing of the past, due to the research of Huiyang Zhou, associate professor in electrical and computer engineering.

For the last year, Zhou and doctoral student Yi Yang have been working on collaborating the central processing unit and graphical processing unit in computer systems and models.

“Recently, chip manufactures have begun to form hybrid CPU/GPU chips where both units are manufactured on the same platform but work almost exclusively,” Zhou said.

Zhou’s research takes what

experts at Intel and Advanced Micro Devises have designed, central processing units and graphics processing units, and gives the hybrid chips a more practical usage.

“The only benefit of placing the GPU’s and CPU’s on the same chip is lowering the cost and of course creating a smaller form factor which can save space,” Zhou said. “We felt, however, that the proximity of the two chips could provide for numerous unique opportunities that are not yet in the market and go beyond just lowering cost.”

In their current prototype, Zhou and his team, supported by AMD, have the CPU prefetching data for the GPU so that computations are smoother. As a result, the GPU is much more powerful, making your computer faster.

The experiments have already shown that on a set of benchmarks, the proposed preexecution of the CPU improves overall performance by up to 113 percent and 21.4 percent on average.

“Really intensive programs such as physics simulators and MATLAB are running better because the CPU is being used more effectively than ever before,” Yang said.

“Right now, we are only looking at having the CPU help the GPU perform more complex

tasks, but our future goals are to have it the other way around,” Zhou said.

With the GPU as powerful as it is, if it fetched data and information for the CPU, the results would be faster than any processor available.

“The possibilities are truly endless. We feel we are just starting to crack into a new realm, and the future excites me,” Zhou said.

Zhou said his research team filed for an Idea Disclosure Form through N.C. State, but a deal has not been reached with AMD. “They’re [AMD] ready to pay, but we’re not ready to accept yet,” Zhou said, smiling.

Brandon Walker, junior in computer science, sounded skeptical of the processor’s speed.

“Most of the time, the CPU is what’s slowing you down, so I feel having the CPU help the GPU is more of just a trade-off than anything,” Walker said.

Walker remained firm when he said he wouldn’t give up CPU for GPU, but admitted that Zhou’s research may be groundbreaking if it does relay the appropriate results.

“The benefits are just too great, with a 30 percent boost in performance, coupled with the lower cost...I am really excited about this research,” Zhou said.

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Dr. Thomas Gualtieri speaks about the neuroscience of love at Irregardless Café Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Gualtieri argued that love is merely the result of brain chemistry and genes.

Doctor shows neuroscience behind love The Science Café hosts an expert on biochemical reactions of how we perceive love.

James Hatfield Staff Writer

If you ever wonder why your brain thinks the way it does, or question how it even knows to think, you are not alone. Dr. Thomas Gualtieri has followed his curiosity to find out how we biologically conceptualize love.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts monthly Science Cafés. Last week, Gualtieri presented on the neuroscience of love. Katey Ahmann, deputy director of education of the museum, said the Science Café is focusing on neuroscience this year.

“I think anything that tells you a little about how your body works is interesting to anybody at any age, especially your brain,” Ahmann said. “We’ve had cafés on sleep, we’ve had them on memory… anything that has to do with your brain is too mysterious, so people have to figure it out. It’s just a mystery.”

The concept of the Science Cafés is presents a comforting atmosphere through food and drink.

“It’s a unique way to talk about science because you’re comfortable; you’re not in an academic setting,” Ahmann said. “You’re sitting

down and eating dinner, and happen.”

According to this explanait’s mostly set up as question and answer so you can ask tion, love may be a chemical the questions that are on your reaction as much as it is an mind. That’s probably why it’s emotion.

“You can show a picture of a so popular. It’s social—you’re with your friends and you get loved one to the partner, and you’ll see activations of stimuto eat a meal.”

This month’s topic explained lation in the brain,” Gualtieri how love may just be a side ef- said. “Although, if you are eatfect of the dopamine reward ing a fabulous meal or watching centers of the brain. Gualtieri, a movie, your body will stimuthe medical director of the late dopamine. Basically, havNorth Carolina Neuropsychi- ing any pleasurable experience atry Clinics and the author of that’s a little out of the ordinary several books and more than will stimulate dopamine.”

According to Gualtieri, it’s 100 scientific articles, brought his expertise to the science fo- not too farfetched when you say, ‘I love this rum. movie,’ or, ‘I “I d o n’t love playing necessarily t his ga me,’ k now more because it afa b out love fects the simithan you do,” lar pathway Gualtieri in your brain said. “I was that romance just inspired does. a f ter readMany from ing an article t he crowd on r e l at e d inquired Alzheimer’s Dr. Thomas Gualtieri whether hudisease. That mans had is, that if the spouse had Alzheimer’s, the emotions or whether they other spouse is much more were just vessels of chemical reactions. Gualtieri said he likely to have it as well.”

Dr. Gualtieri explained how thinks the human race is a mix DNA and biological forces of both.

“Being a doctor and seeing shape our perceptions and reactions to our environment. patients every day, I never have any doubt that I exist, or that Love is no exception.

“Why does A get up with B any of my patients exist,” Gualand not C?” Gualtieri asked. tieri said. “I think we’re bridg“Well, it must be in the brain. ing the gap between molecules What’s happening in the brain and what we experience… but that makes people fall in love? there is such a thing as unconAfter all, if it doesn’t happen ditional love. We experience it in your brain and if it’s not in all the time.” your DNA, then it really doesn’t

“There is such a thing as unconditional love. We experience it all the time.”

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have a chance to take The U out of the equation on Wednesday when they face off at the RBC Center and possibly in the ACC Tournament, depending on how the seeding will work out.

Another lucky draw for the Wolfpack — Xavier and St. Joseph’s are both in the same conference, the Atlantic 10.

Also, because the selection committee doesn’t traditionally see it as a “power conference,” this could also help clear a spot for an at-large bid because one will eliminate the other. Aside from the conference tournament champion, which will probably be Temple, the committee will likely pick one other team from the conference for an at-large bid.

As far as Northwestern, it is very likely that the Wildcats will make the tournament.

Despite currently having a 7-9 record in conference play, it has the strength of schedule argument on its side. They play in the same conference as Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin, who have all been ranked at some point this season, and they also picked up a key win against Michigan State this season.

The Big 10 is certainly no walk in the park on a nightly basis, so the selection com-

mittee will probably reward Northwestern for beating a ranked opponent and maintaining its placement in the middle of the pack in one of the most difficult conferences in college basketball.

Another dark horse team the Pack would probably need some help from is the University of Southern Florida.

It is currently holding on to the fifth spot in the Big East with an 11-5 record. Its record certainly doesn’t say that it’s a “dark horse” team, but the Bulls haven’t picked up any signature wins, and they are going into what is arguably the most difficult conference tournament format, winning five games in five days if you don’t land a top-5 seed. This could be the issue as USF will face off against Louisville and West Virginia.

With all this talk of an improbable at-large bid, let’s not forget about the possibility of the Pack taking the conference tournament and earning an automatic bid, which would probably eliminate the painful memories of the tail end of the regular season from the consciousness of most fans.

State has managed to rip off runs with its back against the wall in the past. Former decorated Head Coach Jim Valvano did lead a squad that finished under .500 to the ACC Tournament title in 1987, so nothing is impossible.

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2012 men’s football schedule:

“...State will need to kick it into high gear to make a run to the big dance.”

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AUG 31 vs. Tennessee @ Atlanta, GA SEP 08

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vs. The Citadel @ Home

SEP 29

vs. Miami @ Miami, FL

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Theme: ‘Homecoming’ NOV 10 vs. Wake Forest @ Home NOV 17 vs. Clemson @ Clemson, SC NOV 24

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Women’s rugby takes on UNC, seeks revenge

Women’s basketball players earn All-ACC honors Senior forward Bonae Holston was named third team All-ACC and junior guard Marissa Kastanek earned a honorable mention.

Holston ranked 17th in the ACC with 12.1 points per game and 6th in the rebounding category with 8 boards per game. Kastanek who landed the same mention last year led the Pack with 12.9 points per game and ranked fifth in the ACC in free throw shooting as well as three-point shooting.

Source: N.C. State Athletics

Pack finishes seventh at the GARC championships The N.C. State rifle team finished seventh at the Great American Rifle Conference after firing a score of 2273 in smallbore and 2282 in air rifle for a combined score of 4555.

The Pack was led by freshman Dani Foster, who has qualified for the NCAA championships and led State with a score of 584 in air rifle and 575 in smallbore.

Foster’s smallbore was the highest amongst all the shooters competing in the championships.

State will head to Charleston, S.C. for the SEARC championships on Mar 3.

Source: N.C. State Athletics

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Softball vs. North Carolina Central Raleigh, 5 p.m.

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Women’s rugby club team take on North Carolina, hoping to turn the tables.

Cory Scott Staff Writer

The N.C. State women’s rugby team will be looking for revenge as they play UNC for the second time this season. The Wolfpack lost their first match by a score of 36 to 24. Even though the Pack came up on the wrong side of the scoreboard, the team was not at full strength, according to Katy Walls.

“We were missing some key starters, so we were not 100 percent,” Walls said.

“To come that close to beating them without those players was impressive.”

With the team having its starters back for this match, the Wolfpack are poised to challenge UNC on the pitch. According to Walls, the contest against UNC is more than just another match.

“There have been very few matches that we have played that are more important Contributed by women’s club rugby than this one,” Walls said. Senior forward and four year member of the team, Maureen “Moe” Kelly looks for the try zone in Carolina territory. Kelly recently “A win against our rivals traveled with the Raleigh Venom to the Las Vegas International 7’s tournament and has been scouted by USA Rugby for a select 15’s would give us a huge boost side. Seniors Meredith Grady, Crystal Martinez and Haley Rosemond run in support of Kelly. in momentum as we look Team record: in women’s rugby at the colle- eryone is doing their job so that this season. forward to nationals.”

“After the game last time, we can win the match.”

Besides a couple of match- giate level.

Fall 2011 In the sport of rugby, being their coach came up to me “They are definitely the team es, the Wolfpack have de9/10 UNC-W (50-5) molished almost ever y to beat,” Martinez said. “We physical is a big part of the and said that he had never seen 9/24 @VT (34-18) opponent who has stepped just want to go out there and game, and the Wolfpack have UNC play that physical before,” 10/15 UNC-CH (65-10) prove that we shown in recent matches they said Cartwright. onto t he 10/22 Asheville (57-7) When asked what the team can win the can impose their will against pitch.

10/22 Tennessee (61-0) 10/29 Elon (76-10) their opponents. The Pack will needed to do to secure a vicmatch.”

S ome of 11/12 College of Charleston The Wolf- look to continue their physical tory, Cartwright said that his the score (59-10) pack will look mentality as they play their team needed to play together l i nes i n11/19 @ECU(84-17) and control the ball at all times. to control the crosstown rivals. clude a “I want to stay away from a According to Head Coach ball and play 56-22 win Spring 2012 a very physi- Matty Cartwright, being a con- territorial game like UNC likes against 1/21 ECU (12-19) cal game, ac- sistent defensive tackling team to play. I want to focus on keepEast Caro2/4 @USC (80-0) c ord i n g t o will be the key to obtaining the ing control of the ball and play lina Uni2/11 @ECU (56-22) the ball through,” Cartwright victory in this match.

Martinez. versity 2/18 @UNC-CH ( 24-36) Katy Walls, safety officer for “We want to work mainly as a said. “I have some very physi“ T he one and a 80-0 2/28 UNC-CH women’s club rugby thing that we solid defensive unit and also be cal backline players that we can drubbing Source: Women’s club rugby foc u s ed on sound when it comes to tack- utilize which will open up our of the in practice is ling defense,” said Cartwright. talented forwards.”

University With national implications as In the previous match against playing together and working of South Carolina.

According to Cr ystal as one unit,” Martinez said. UNC, Cartwright pointed out well as pride on the line, tomor- The start of the match is set for Martinez, UNC has proved “We have to trust in one an- that the Tar Heels played one row’s match will be nothing 7:30 p.m. and will be played at to be a formidable opponent other and make sure that ev- of their more physical games less than a drama-filled battle. the Method Road Fields.

“There have been very few matches... that are more important than this one.”

Men’s Basketball vs. Miami RBC Center, 9 p.m.

Thursday Women’s Basketball at ACC Tournament Greensboro, TBA

MEN’S BASKETBALL the NCAA field.

4. Virginia (21-7, 8-6 ACC; LW: 4)- Because the ACC is in a down year, the Wahoos find themselves still in fourth place despite a 8-6 league record.

Virginia split their games this past week with a win against in-state rival Virginia Tech and a close 54-51 loss to North Carolina.

Friday Softball vs. Purdue, Southern Miss.

Kissimmee, Fla.; 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

Baseball vs. UNC-Asheville Wilmington, 12 p.m.

Gymnastics at LSU Baton Rouge, La., 7 p.m.

Saturday Rifle at South Eastern Air Rifle Conference Championships Charleston, S.C., All Day Track at VT Final Qualifier Blacksburg, Va., All Day Wrestling at ACC Championships Chapel Hill, All Day Baseball vs. UNC-Asheville, UNC-Wilmington Wilmington; 12 p.m., 4 p.m.

Softball vs. Penn State, Hofstra Kissimmee, Fla.; 2:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m.

Sunday Swimming & Diving at NCAA Diving Zones Auburn, Ala., All Day Softball vs. Longwood Kissimmee, Fla., 11:15 a.m.

Baseball at UNCWilmington Wilmington, 4 p.m.

Men’s Basketball at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va., 6 p.m.

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Rankings Story By Brian k. anderson

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ith a Florida State loss, t he ACC is shaping up to be a race between Duke and North Carolina.

1. Duke (25-4, 12-2 ACC; Last Week: 1)- The Blue Devils redeemed themselves against Florida State, handing the Seminoles a 74-66 loss in Tallahassee. The Blue Devils also picked up a home win against Virginia Tech in overtime on Saturday, a team that has given Duke trouble ever since they joined the ACC.

2. North Carolina (25-4, 12-2 ACC; LW: 2)- Kendall Marshall stepped up for the Heels in their win at N.C. State with 22 points and 13 assists. After trailing at the half versus Virginia, the Heels were able to come back and get a nice road win. Their showdown with Duke on March 3 will most likely decide the ACC regular season title.

3. Florida State (19-9, 10-4 ACC; LW: 3)- A home loss to Duke and a loss to Miami puts the Seminoles out of contention for the regular season title. However, if the Seminoles win the remainder of their games and reach the ACC championship, they could get a No. 3 seed in

5. Miami (17-10, 8-6 ACC; LW: 6)- The Hurricanes kept their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 78-62 win over Florida State. If the Hurricanes can win out the remainder of the regular season and one or two games in the ACC tournament, they should be set for the Big Dance.

6. Clemson (15-13, 7-7 ACC; LW:8)Clemson has won four out of five and had two impressive performances this past week versus Georgia Tech and N.C. State. It is too late for the Tigers to make a NCAA tournament push, but they could make some noise in the ACC tournament if they continue to play like they have over the past couple of weeks.

7. N.C. State (18-11, 7-7 ACC; LW: 5)- The Wolfpack has lost four straight and will probably miss the NCAA tournament with the overtime loss at Clemson. It seems N.C. State’s lack of depth has finally taken its toll on the team, as the team has looked lethargic over the course of the past seven games.

8. Maryland (16-12, 6-8 ACC; LW: 8)- Maryland upset the

then-surging Miami Hurricanes 75-70 at home. Its road woes continued after being handed a 63-61 loss at Georgia Tech. Nine of Maryland’s twelve losses have come away from the Comcast Center.

9. Virginia Tech (15-14, 4-10 ACC; LW: 9) - The last five games for the Hokies have either been within two points or have gone into overtime. Unfortunately for the Hokies, both their games this week ended up as losses.

10. Wake Forest (13-15, 4-10 ACC; LW: 10)- Wake Forest swept Boston College for the season with a 85-56 win in Winston-Salem.

The Demon Deacon’s two leading scorers, C.J. Harris and Travis McKie, exceeded 20 points in the game and it was the first time the Deacs exceeded 60 points in four games.

11. Georgia Tech (10-18, 3-11 ACC; LW:12)- Although the Jackets were missing leading scorer Glen Rice Jr. for the third straight game, the Yellow Jackets managed to upset Maryland in Atlanta.

The win ended a four-game slide for Georgia Tech.

12. Boston College (8-20, 3-11 ACC; LW: 11)- Boston College has lost 10 of 11 and has probably nested in the ACC basement. The Eagles would be happy with one more win in their final two regular season games.

What are the chances?

After getting off to a great start in conference play, and even tying for the lead at one point, the Pack now finds itself at the center of a four-game losing streak and a state of desperation to land an at- Jeniece large bid into Jamison the NCAA Deputy Sports Tournament. Editor With Selection Sunday coming up on March 11 and two regular season games left against Miami and Virginia Tech before the ACC Tournament in Atlanta begins, State will need to kick it into high gear to make a run to the big dance.

This would likely include at least winning both regular season games and advancing to the ACC semifinal round.

Aside from the reality check needed for State to pull off this late season comeback and make it to the tournament for the first time since 2006, it will need some help from some of the other bubble teams to make this happen.

Miami, Xavier, Northwestern and Saint Joseph’s will likely be the teams the Pack will need to tear asunder themselves to get an at-large bid. Luckily for State, it will

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