Technician - March 16, 2011 by NC State Student Media

Technician          

wednesday march

16 2011

Raleigh, North Carolina

technicianonline.com

Lowe resigns as head coach

SG candidates campaign, prepare for debate Signs, hats and rhetoric signify the beginning of election season. John Wall Staff Writer

luis zapata/Technician

Assistant coach Monte Towe and coach Sidney Lowe stand together during the the first round of the ACC tournament in Greensboro Coliseum against Maryland March 10. Lowe stepped down Tuesday from the Head Coach position. Towe was named the interm head coach during the search for a new coach.

After end-of-the-year meeting between Atheltics Director Yow and Lowe, head coach steps down Story By Taylor Barbour & Cory Smith

fter weeks of speculation, Sidney Lowe is out as head coach of the N.C. State men’s basketball team. Lowe finished with an overall record of 86-78, while winning only 25 of 80 games in ACC play during his five-year tenure.

“I was very fortunate to coach at my alma mater,” Lowe said. “I feel very blessed to have had this opportunity and I look forward to the next challenge that the Lord puts in front of me. This is my family here, the Wolfpack family. I appreciate every opportunity. I appreciate the opportunity Lee Fowler gave me to come back here.” When asked about his plans going forward, Lowe said he had not given it any thought yet but was optimistic about the future. “No, I haven’t [thought about the future] but something will come up though.” The news about Lowe’s resignation began to trickle out earlier Tuesday after the end of the year meeting between Lowe and Athletic Director Debbie Yow. “I had conversation with coach Lowe today that started at noon and lasted about it hour,” Yow said. “It was two people in the room who care about each other and simply disagree about the way in which to get to the next level in the program. He is a good man

and I think a lot of him personally.” However, Yow said the decision was not an easy one and one that was not decided until Tuesday right before the meeting. “When I have a very important decision to make I turn it over in my mind every way I can, inside out, upside down and I gather information,” Yow said. “So it is accurate to say the decision was not made until today.” Lowe had two years remaining on his contract and his buyout is worth $900,000, which Yow made a point to say that he will receive every “penny of it.” Even with Lowe stepping down, Yow made sure to stress to the former coach that he is always welcome at State and that the former point guard is irreplaceable in the hearts of the Wolfpack. “One of the things I said to him is I always want him to be apart of the Wolfpack family,” Yow said. “I don’t ever want him to be awkward about being in our world and in our lives. There is no one like him; no one will

insidetechnician

ever fill his position in the hearts of people in Wolfpack Nation.” The former State player attempted to bring the program back to the level it was at when he won a National Championship during the 1983 season, by bringing in some of the best talent in the nation over the course of his five seasons, but was unable to have that talent translate over onto the court. Lowe built up high expectations heading into the beginning of this past season with a talented group of freshmen, led by forward C.J. Leslie, and the return of senior forward Tracy Smith, who was named second team All-ACC a year before. However, an early knee injury to Smith sidelined him for most of the season. From there, the Pack was unable to ever get back on track finishing 15-16 (5-11 in ACC), with its final loss during the first round of the ACC Tournament against Maryland. “This is my school, I love this school,” Lowe said after the game. “I pored my sweat for four years here and gave it my best. It was my hope and dream to come back here and do something special again.” Lowe was originally hired in 2006, after former N.C. State coach Herb Sendek bolted to Arizona State. After a very public coaching search led by for-

NCDOT reopens bridge after semi-trailer wreck. Justin Rose Staff Writer

Yow looks ahead after Lowe’s resignation

Athletics Director says that the search for the next men’s basketball coach has begun. See page 8.

4 5 7 8

The Pullen Road overpass spanning outbound Western Boulevard is safe for traffic after being hit by a truck last Wednesday, according to transportation officials. During spring break, an 18-wheeler carrying a large piece of construction equipment struck the underside of the bridge when the driver failed to lower the boom on the equipment below the legal height, according to a police report. There were no injuries

pullen continued page 3

Pullen Rd .

Obama’s administration has ordered courts to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act. See page 5.

NC STATE CLASS RING

sg continued page 3

Officials: Pullen Road bridge safe after collision

Obama calls Defense of Marriage Act into question

viewpoint features classifieds sports

mer Athletic Director Lee Fowler, which included State being turned down Rick Barnes and John Calipari, Lowe finally accepted the job. In Lowe’s first season, the first time college head coach started off strong, beating Carolina and Duke once each during his first regular season while making a run in the ACC Tournament before losing to Carolina in the championship game. However, it was downhill from there as Lowe failed to guide any of his five teams to an NCAA Tournament appearance while struggling against the Triangle rivals, going just 1-16 against Duke and Carolina the next four seasons. Lowe made his name coaching at the NBA level, starting as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1991-1993. He also had two heading coaching stints, first with the Timberwolves and later for the Memphis Grizzlies. He resigned from the head coaching position in the 2002 season and began working as an assistant coach for Flip Saunders until he took the State job in 2006.

As candidates for all elected student government positions began campaigning Tuesday, Student Body President candidates are preparing for a debate to be held on campus in the Student Senate Chambers in Witherspoon Student Center on March 24. Campaign signage inundated campus Tuesday. Although candidates were allowed to talk about their intentions to run for their chosen offices, they were not allowed to officially begin campaigning or say things such as “vote for me” until Tuesday, according to student government advisor Eileen Coombes. Student Body President candidate and junior in biochemistry Leo Verceles-Zara said he had people calling him all day Tuesday asking him where his campaign signs were. Verceles-Zara said he is taking an alternative approach to the campaign by “thinking outside the box.” “Yes we are going to have signs, most likely starting next week, but they’re not going to be those stationary signs that everyone sees laying on the ground. They are going to be something new.” Verceles-Zara did not say exactly what “something new” will entail, but did say that his signs will be big and in highly trafficked areas. Chandler Thompson, a junior in economics, is also running for Student Body President. Students could be seen wearing yellow and red trucker hats with “Chandler SBP” on campus Tuesday. But hats are only one aspect of her campaign strategy. “I am going to try to meet as many people as I can and tell them about my ideas and what I want to make happen at N.C. State,” Thompson said. Kelly Hook, current Student Body President and senior in political science, said her campaign strategy mostly revolved around her campaign team. “Probably the biggest thing was that on voting day I had a large amount of people willing to help me out. I had a really great team helping me on voting day and throughout the whole campaign,” Hook said. Hook went on to say that name recognition is “probably how you win.” The Student Body Presidential candidate debate hosts, WKNC and the Technician, plan to ask questions “solicited by students,” according to debate moderator and senior in English, Chris Cioffi. Students who have questions are invited to send them to the Technician editor-in-chief. The debate will be aired live on

Western Bl vd.

Graphic by Catie yerkes

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER in time for the Ring Ceremony Mon. - Wed. March 14-16 12-6pm NC STATE BOOKSTORE

Page 2

page 2 • wednesday, march 16, 2011

Corrections & Clarifications

Through natalie’s lens

Technician Campus CalendaR March 2011

In “Panel addresses Wikileaks’ role in today’s journalism world,” the Technician regrets these errors: FULL DISCLOSURE: Elise Heglar and Alex Sanchez are both members of the Society for Collegiate Journalists. This is a conflict of interest, which violates our Code of Ethics. The Technician regrets the error.

TODAY N.C. State Baseball vs. Buffalo Doak Field 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ann Sides, a panelist at the Wikileaks Forum, is a retired Consul General with the State Department and never worked for the University.

Fidelity Investments Leadership in Technology. “Humanity at Work: Attributes That All Great Leaders Share.” Engineering Building II, Rm. 1231, Centennial Campus 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Weather Wise

MOVIE: “To Sir With Love” 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Witherspoon Student Center campus cinema

Today:

POLICe BlOTTER

70/42 Mostly cloudy

March 11 11:25 A.M. | Safety Program Admin Services II Officer conducted program for new employees.

Tomorrow:

73 49

Sunny

Scholarly clay

Friday:

photo By natalie claunch

82 55

utting excess clay, Jenn Lee, a sophomore in textile technology, shapes her slab during a scholar’s event at the Crafts Center on Tuesday. “I didn’t really know what we would be making today, I just signed up for the craft!” Lee said, “I just hope it doesn’t crack,”. Students were able to make hand-built pottery vases at the event. The Crafts Center, located at the bottom floor of Thompson Hall, offers a variety of classes and workshops available to students.

Sunny source: lindsey madsen, john hader, john cornett

Wuf gang mozart | Christian o’neal

Get involved in technician Technician is always looking for people to write, design, copy edit and take photos. If you’re interested, come to our office on the third floor of Witherspoon (across from the elevators) Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or e-mail Editor-inChief Amanda Wilkins at editor@ technicianonline.com

12:42 P.M. | Policy Violation Public Safety Center Student was referred to the university due to being arrested by Raleigh Police Department for Drunk & Disruptive and two counts of Simple Assault.

Workplace Violence Training Public Safety Center 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY “Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Minor Moment” Case Dining Hall 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. NC State baseball vs. George Mason Doak Field 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tai Chi Court of North Carolina (weather permitting); Caldwell Lounge (inclement weather) Caldwell Lounge 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY READ SMART Book Discussion 7:00 PM

3:35 P.M. | Assistance Pullen Hall Officers assisted Office of Student Conduct with hearing for student.

4:24 P.M. | Medical Assist Metcalf Hall Fire Protection responded to staff member in need of medical assistance. 5:38 P.M. | Suspicious Persons Materials Management Warehouse Report of subjects jumping onto vehicles. Subjects left prior to officer’s arrival.

2:57 P.M. | Traffic Accident Coliseum Deck Two non-students were involved in traffic accident. Medical units responded but transport was refused.

Quote of the day “When I have a very important decision to make I turn it over in my mind every way I can, inside out, upside down, and I gather information, so it is accurate to say the decision was not made until today.” Debbie Yow, athletics director

Tuesday… March 29th 6:00pm

Technician was there. You can be too.

BENTWOOD PARK 322 Junction Rd. Durham, NC

SELLING ABSOLUTE

(38) Condos

Online Bidding Available

Other properties below will be offered at Auction subject to small reserve! BROKER PARTICIPATION INVITED!

912 E. Club Blvd.

902 E. Club Blvd.

943 Belvin Avenue

718 Felicia St.

723 Felicia St.

809 Felicia St.

OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL PROPERTIES

Sun.… March 20th… 1pm to 4pm

AUCTION SITE: LIVE AUCTION FOR ALL PROPERTIES HELD:

Durham Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough Rd. , Durham, NC

“Estate of the Late Bobby R. Roberts of Durham, NC” Call Susan Holder or Bracky Rogers or see our website for details:

www.RogersAuctionGroup.com

(800) 442-7906

(336) 789-2926

1310 EMS Dr., Mt. Airy, NC 27030 NCAL 685

The Technician staff is always looking for new members to write, design or take photos. Visit www.ncsu.edu/sma for more information.

NC State campus Paper

Own a piece of 2x5

history.

Remember this year with an Agromeck. Pre-order yours now! www.ncsu.edu/agromeck/

News

Technician

wednesday, march 16, 2011 • Page 3

Documentary screening sheds light on Sunshine Week The Society of Collegiate Journalists sponsored a movie screening in Caldwell Hall last night to conclude its Sunshine Week activities. Shivalik Daga Staff Writer

The documentary The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers details the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers in the New York Times. The papers were leaked by Daniel Ellsberg, a defense analyst who worked at the RAND Corporation in California and later for the U.S. Government during the Vietnam War. The papers were instrumental in ending the Vietnam War and ultimately led to Watergate and the resignation of President Nixon. May Chung, president of the N.C. State chapter of the Society of Collegiate Journalists and senior in English, said that this event was a way to promote awareness about the freedom of speech in the country. “We wanted to promote the fact that people should have access to such privileged information, and also promote the freedom of speech and press,” Chung said. “It is an inspiring story about Ellsberg and the movie screening was just a great outlet for people to learn about him.” “Sunshine Week is a good time to make citizens aware of what the government does

secretly and to hold them accountable,” the screening. “I liked the movie very much, and I agree Chung said, “This is relevant to events that are happening in the world right now, as that such information should indeed be made public,” Austin said, “The governfor example in Egypt.” Tom Wallis, an English professor, gave an ment has to be more responsible and introduction to the screening and reiter- should be held accountable to the people.” For Dylan Cawthorne, freshman in enated the importance of dissemination of vironmental engineering, this was an eyeinformation to the public. “It is a privilege to be a part of Sunshine opener about the political system in the country. Week and to be in“I definitely liked troducing this docuthe mov ie. More mentary to all of you than anything else, here,” Wallis said. it has made me lose “Ellsberg worked faith in the federal for the Pentagon government,” Cawand was so dedithorne said. “It made cated to American me realize that how foreign policy that he political perspectives worked as a volunwere common across teer in Vietnam. But parties at that time, when he realized that as different presithe government was May Chung, president of the N.C. State dents from differhiding such vital inchapter of the Society of Collegiate ent parties indulged formation from the Journalists in the same kind of public, he decided to activities. It made speak up. He released these top secret documents to the media me understand how the political system and risked a life in prison for what he be- worked back then, and probably is still lieved was the right thing to do. Ellsberg working even today.” Both the documentary that was screened is a role model for all those who believe in last night and the movie, starring James Sunshine Week.” The screening attracted many of stu- Spader as Daniel Ellsberg, are available dents from the scholars program, as it also online on Netflix. counted towards their program. Sophie Austin, a freshman in biology, had not heard of Sunshine Week before, but came back with a positive opinion from

“Sunshine Week is a good time to make citizens aware of what the government does secretly and to hold them accountable.”

continued from page 1

WKNC at 8 p.m., but students are invited to attend. Candidates will first be given a chance to introduce themselves, and student questions will immediately follow. Verceles-Zara said he has been keeping up with University news and events in order to prepare for the debate. “I don’t really know what kind of questions they are going to ask at the debate, but I

pullen

continued from page 1 lee daniello/Technician

Laura Wilkinson, a junior in international studies, smiles as she is appointed to the position of Editor in Chief of Technician. Wilkinson’s appointment, as well as the those of all other candidates appointed last night, was met with no opposition from the board.

Student Media leaders appointed The Student Media Board of Directors met in a special session last night to officially appoint the top positions for five of the seven student-run media.

appointed positions:

and the truck driver has been charged with a traffic violation. The wreckage is fully cleared and the bridge and Western Blvd. are reopened after an inspection by the N.C. Department of Transportation determined it was “capable of handling traffic,” according to a press release. Before reopening, the damage was visually assessed to determine any damage. The

jordan moore/Technician

Professor Tom Wallis gives an introduction to the film “The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” in Caldwell Hall Tuesday. The movie documented Ellsberg and his leaking of top secret papers during the Vietnam war.

am assuming they are going to ask me questions based on my platform. I definitely need to know my platform very well,” Verceles-Zara said. Thompson said she is preparing in a way similar to VercelesZara. She has been keeping up with campus restructuring in particular. “I am very motivated in the University already to keep myself informed on what’s going on. Especially with the restructuring announcement made yesterday, I am making sure I understand what possible

changes might be happening at the University,” Thompson said. Hook participated in the Presidential debate last year. She said the debate was interesting, but that questions could have been focused more heavily on aspects of student life. “I think [the debate] revealed who had been previously involved in the University and who was passionate. The questions could have been more relevant on student life rather than on University policy,” Hook said.

visual inspection did not show any areas of cracking, including the steel deck and beam anchor bolts, according to Dan Holderman, the State Bridge Management Engineer. If cracks are found, NC-DOT uses dye penetrant to determine the extent of the cracking. The same process is used for all highway bridges in N.C. “The accident at Pullen Road did not cause major damage, so we would not expect any damage that could not be visually seen,” Holderman said. Holderman also said that N.C. averages a couple of these

type bridge damages a month. “The vast majority are caused by equipment that is loaded after the height of the equipment is not measured, or the hydraulics of the equipment tend to raise the equipment’s booms if they are not properly tied down,” Holderman said. The Wolfline buses were not running when the accident occurred. In addition, according to an official map of Wolfline bus routes, no Wolfline buses travel on or under the Pullen Road overpass.

Agromeck editor: Stephanie Doss, junior, middle grades education Nubian Message editor: C.J. Guion, junior, business administration Technician editor: Laura Wilkinson, junior, international studies Windhover editor: Alanna Howard, sophomore, English WKNC 88.1 fm general manger: Molly Matty, senior, chemistry The advisory boards, last month, hired the following student leaders as well: Wolf TV station manager: Paul Blake, freshman, political science Business office manager: Ronilyn Osborne, junior, communication Source: ncsu.edu/sma

By 2016, the Nonprofit sector will need over 80,000 new leaders per year. Are you ready to step up to the plate?

Minor In NONPROFIT STUDIES Learn more at http://nonprofit.chass.ncsu.edu/minor

866.282.4648

www.campusedgeraleigh.com

Viewpoint

PAGE 4 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011

TECHNICIAN

{OUR VIEW}

Department heads can win the budget cut game THE FACTS:

Yesterday Chancellor Woodson announced his realignment plans for the University. Woodson announced there would not be specific cuts to the budget, but rather department heads would be able to strategically relocate their resources to face the budget cuts and refresh their programs.

OUR OPINION:

Woodson has given department heads the power to suggest ways for N.C. State to rethink its programs and offerings. These department heads should embrace this power and make the best of the opportunity to make suggestions to the chancellor.

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board, excluding the news department, and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.

hancellor Woodson’s much-anticipated announcement of how N.C. State would face the ongoing budget nightmare yesterday put the ball in the department heads’ court, for them to decide their own fate. Woodson’s plan of relocating “resources already at the University’s disposal” will prevent specific budget cuts to departments, but rather allow department heads to suggest calculated actions for dealing with the cuts. Such power should be taken advantage of and should not fall short merely because it’s more work. The most frightening course of action Woodson has suggested throughout this entire budget situation has been the consolidation and/or elimina-

tion of majors and programs. However, according to yesterday’s announcement, nothing was said about such a bold move. Only that individual departments are given the power to suggest how they want to face the issue. Department heads have been given an opportunity to decide what they want to consolidate and merge, rather than have some bigwig telling them what they must do. They should recognize this ability and utilize the valuable opportunity. This newfound ability given to you, department heads, allows you to reevaluate your individual programs and how

valuable the degrees and classes are in order to make the difficult judgment calls regarding the way you will handle these budget cuts. By assessing the effectiveness of your programs and saving valuable ones, you are preserving resources for your students. This directly helps them, which is what your job is first and foremost. While this process will be cumbersome and will put more work on you, the resulting outcome will change the lives of your students. Concerns have been plaguing campus since the talk of budget cuts, and you now have the ability to calm them, regardless of the amount

of work. This new budget anticipation should not be met with the same neglect the chancellor used toward students, but rather open communication with students. During this difficult process of decision-making, department heads should attempt to make choices in favor of the students. This is achieved through full support from your respective students, which comes from communicating with them. By keeping students in the loop and gaining their support, department heads are able to control their prospective cuts and gauge them in their favor.

{

Prepare to make friends with mobility

ahoo.com’s tech page recently reported that 50 million tablet computers, the vast majority being Apple’s iPad, are estimated to be shipped in 2011. Combine these numbers with those on t h e e v e r- e xNick Romanos panding smart phone market Staff Columnist and it becomes increasingly clear that a trend is developing in technology. More and more people are turning to mobile devices for their portability and ease of use. Instead of shunning this new wave of portable technology, it’s critical that students embrace it so they do not fall into the trap so many of the older generations fel l v ic t i m to—the trap of w i l lf u l ignorance leading to an inability to function i n mo der n times. Perhaps you can recall your parents’ initial feelings about personal computers. Many people of our parents’ age were intimidated by computers or so uninterested they either never learned how to properly operate one or are still bordering on clueless. This sort of reaction by the established generation was one that was to be expected to a certain degree. Learning a new technology with nothing to base your knowledge upon is a difficult process, especially as an adult. When learning something completely new, it requires a certain amount of unlearning old information. As a member of a generation that was raised on computers, it’s critical that we meet the new technology as it becomes available and not fall into the trap of ignorance many of the previous generations still suffer from today. Looking at the members of our parents’ generation most profoundly affected by the great recession, the specific group that cannot be ignored is former skilled manufacturers. So many of these people earned an honest wage for years before seeing their jobs eliminated or shipped overseas and are now seemingly without hope because of their lack of any sort

of computer skills—skills that are required in most careers capable of generating a middle class income in the modern economy. It is critical that we learn from their mistakes. With the rise of mobile devices like smart phones and tablet computers, people in their early 20s are witnessing the first great shift in computing technology in their lifetimes. Rather than relying on a mouse and keyboard, these new devices call for users to familiarize themselves with touch-screen interfaces and executing specific tasks through a variety of specialized mobile applications. The technolog y is expanding rapidly with over 100,000 downloadable applicat ions now available in t he Apple iTunes store. Some people have brushed off the concept of something like an iPad, saying it will never catch on and comparing its name to a feminine hygiene product. As funny as the name might be, the technology is here to stay and now would be a good time to start making peace with it. Rather than naysaying mobile computers as so many of our parents did personal computers, it’s critical that our generation learn their intricacies so we do not fall behind. This is not to say that buying a brand-new iPad 2.0 is going to land you an awesome job in the city of your choice, but perhaps a day will come when such knowledge will help to make it a possibility. It’s possible that smart phones and iPads could very well be replaced by something better and brighter in the near future. But if the past generation has taught us anything, it’s that we should not simply assume this new wave to simply be a passing fad, or we too might fall into the trap.

“The technology is here to stay and now would be a good time to start making peace with it.”

Send Nick your thoughts on technology to letters@technicianonline.com.

323 Witherspoon Student Center, NCSU Campus Box 7318, Raleigh, NC 27695 Editorial Advertising Fax Online

515.2411 515.2029 515.5133 technicianonline.com

IN YOUR WORDS

}

How involved do you think department heads should be in the reorganization of the University? BY BRETT MORRIS

You can lead them to water, but you can’t lead them to think.

Christian O’Neal, sophomore in mechanical engineering

Banned books welcomed again

t saddens me when I hear about people who live in a society where books are censored or banned. Earlier this year I struggled with the re-release of The Tales of Huckleberry Finn after Alan Gribben changed the “n-word” to slave, but it was even more Amanda distressing when I Wilkins heard that Editor-in-Chief books were banned in Tunisia and Egypt. The ban is finally off and a book sale is set to happen in Tahrir Square at the end of March. This is a major milestone in the transition from dictatorships in these countries, and should remind us of our own basic political freedoms as we celebrate their freedom with them. It is nearly impossible for young adults from the United States to understand what it means to not have access to books. We have never truly had to hide our books away for fear of political prosecution; or worse, experience getting caught reading with a flashlight at night or hiding a book in our desk during class. We cannot imagine going into a Borders or a Barnes and Noble and seeing only government-approved books and magazines, and I know

we wouldn’t want to. Many of thae books that were previously banned or criticized in the United States are now glorified. The American Library Association sponsors Banned Book week in the last week of September and this year the NCSU Libraries and the Society for Collegiate Journalists rounded up students and administrators to read excerpts from some of them. Chancellor Woodson read a pa r t f rom The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, and Coach Elliott Avent read Gone with the Wind. Many of these books are also assigned reading in high school meant to make us think, as well as to reflect on a time when the ideas were contrary to thinking in society. Tunisia and Egypt can now experience a renaissance in ideas and thinking. As free citizens, we can relate to the Egyptian and Tunisian citizens that the ideas and stories from decades ago are now free to flow in these countries. Books are an accessible way of spreading knowledge and ideas, and setting the tone of society. According to Time, La Regente de Carthage by Nicolas Beau and Catherine Graciet, a book which outlined the corruption of now former Tunisian first lady Leila Ben Ali’s family, was promptly banned

there when it was published in 2009. Since the outing of the regimes, the book and many others are now reappearing in bookstores in Egypt and Tunisia for sale, which can help these societies reestablish their identity. Thomas Jefferson, known for his love of books, said, “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.” From our early days as a country we believed this. Freedom of the press is guaranteed in the First Amendment, and has protected our right to freely write and disseminate information from the government since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791. This freedom is now a reality for Tunisia and Egypt. These countries can start enjoying again the freedom that reading and writing give a society.

“As free citizens, we can relate to the Egyptian and Tunisian citizens...”

S e n d Am a n d a y o u r thoughts on banned books to letters@technicianonline.com.

Editor-in-Chief Amanda Wilkins

News Editor

Sports Editor Taylor Barbour

Design Editor Taylor Cashdan

Advertising Manager Andrea Mason

editor@technicianonline.com

news@technicianonline.com

sports@technicianonline.com

design@technicianonline.com

advertising@sma.ncsu.edu

Managing Editor Biko Tushinde

Features Editor Laura Wilkinson

Viewpoint Editor

Photo Editor Sarah Tudor

managingeditor@technicianonline.com

features@technicianonline.com

viewpoint@technicianonline.com

photo@technicianonline.com

“I trust the department heads to do a good job, but they need to be accountable to the chancellor if he wants his overall plan to be achieved.” Joseph Arthur junior, computer science

“I feel that students should be involved in the process, too, because I feel like we don’t really know every department head and what decisions they will make.” Crystal Tsang sophomore, accounting

“It’ll give more insight into what departments need, but I think there should be some sort of system of checks and balances.” Wesley Templeton sophomore, aerospace engineering

Technician (USPS 455-050) is the official student newspaper of N.C. State University and is published every Monday through Friday throughout the academic year from August through May except during holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in the columns, cartoons, photo illustrations and letters that appear on Technician’s pages are the views of the individual writers and cartoonists. As a public forum for student expression, the students determine the content of the publication without prior review. To receive permission for reproduction, please write the editor. Subscription cost is $100 per year. A single copy is free to all students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus. Additional copies are $0.25 each. Printed by The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Copyright 2008 by North Carolina State Student Media. All rights reserved.

Features

Technician

wednesday, march 16, 2011 • Page 5

Pick

of the week

Alex Winston album delivers catchy sound Alexandra Adams WKNC DJ

alex sanchez/technician file photo

Kenny Hertling, a freshman in political science, helps Alicia Moreira, a junior in English and philosophy, with her purple ally band at the GLBT rally in the Brickyard Oct. 20. “My older sister is a lesbian and works on campus and I love her to death and will support her every step of the way,” Hertling said.

Obama calls Defense of Marriage Act into question Obama’s administration has ordered courts to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act. Elizabeth Ayscue Staff Writer

After the historic repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, President Obama is making history again by calling into question the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Throughout his campaign, Obama said he supported civil unions but not marriage for homosexual couples. But now, according to CNN, Obama has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was enacted in 1996 during Bill Clinton’s administration. It not only defines marriage as being strictly heterosexual, but it also says that states do not have to recognize same-sex marriages from other states. After DOMA became law, many states, including NC, came up with their own laws that reinforced it—that they would not recognize same-sex marriages from other states. “It gave the government a way out and gave the ‘ownness’ back to the states as far as what they wanted to recognize from other states,” Justine Hollingshead, director of the GLBT Center, said. Obama has cited “a documented history of discrimination” for his position on the law, according to Attorney General Eric Holder.

Hollingshead said Obama’s sexual couples. “As a society we are moving statement is a good start for equal rights of the GLBT com- away from the traditional definition of marriage. It’s a civil munity. “It’s still a law, but they are contract between two people. not going to actively defend it So whether it’s between two anymore,” Hollingshead said. men or two women or a man She also said it means the and a woman, it’s a civil congovernment is taking steps to tract,” Hollingshead said. She added that people tend stop being actively discrimito not understand that being natory. “When you force someone married legally grants couples who is an attorney or a judge to many rights and privileges, input aside their personal beliefs, cluding tax breaks and health and make them look at the law insurance. “People don’t realize that itself, they can’t defend it anymore because it violates the ba- with getting married as a hetsic rights,” Hollingshead said. erosexual couple, it comes with “When you look at DOMA and over 1,000 rights … from inthe Constitution, they are in heritance and health care, to direct violation of each other.” protections if you get hurt or This new development calls sick,” Hollingshead said. This bill, as well as DOMA, into question a bill in North forces the Carolina, GLBT students Senate Bill of the Univer106, or “the sity to think anti-gay a b out t he i r amendfutures many ment” a s years before opponents they plan to refer to it. even t hin k T he bi l l a b out m a rwould Megan McLaurin, freshman in riage. amend the animal science “Heterosexstate constiua l students tution to define marriage as being between don’t think about it because a man and a woman, which is they can get married if they a much bigger step from sim- want to,” Hollingshead said. Many students suppor t ply having a law that states the Obama’s claim that DOMA is same thing. “You would normally amend unconstitutional and believe a constitution to grant rights, questioning it is a step toward not to take away rights,” Hol- equality. “I think it’s about time. lingshead said. Not only would the bill pre- With the repeal of DADT, that vent same-sex marriage, but was the next thing to go. It it would also bar same-sex shouldn’t have lasted as long as couples from civil unions or it did,” Allison Smiddy, a junior domestic partnerships, while in archeology, said. Megan McLaurin, a freshalso taking away benefits like health insurance to same-sex man in animal science, said couples and unmarried hetero- the act should have never been

“We’ve seen people become a lot more open-minded.”

in place to begin with. “We shouldn’t have had the discrimination to start with,” McLaurin said. The students also believe this action will have a huge impact on the GLBT community in both the U.S. and the University. “We are the next generation. We are the younger people, which means we get to set the tone to how younger generations below us react to this,” Derek Haynes, a junior in plant biology, said. “Hopefully it will lead to a change to people’s opinions. We’ve seen people become a lot more open-minded. Maybe as leaders change their opinions, others will too,” McLaurin added. Hollingshead said that part of the GLBT Center is to educate the community and advocate for equal rights in the community. And because this situation is an issue for the GLBT community, it presents opportunities for dialogue between groups. “For us, it means educating people and advocating for the rights of all people,” Hollingshead said. “In an institution of higher learning, we are challenging people’s ideas.” Overall, students hope that their rights won’t be taken away and that justice will be served. “We are no different from any other community,” Haynes said. “We are the same and we deserve the same rights as everybody.”

Alex Winston’s new album, Sister Wife, is characterized by Winston’s fresh pop sound, clever lyrics and unbeatable hooks that you’ll be humming after the first listen. In 2009, she released Basement Covers, an album featuring covers of Mumford & Sons, The Rolling Stones and three others. It was literally recorded in her basement with Winston playing every instrument, and caused record labels to start paying attention. Her latest, Sister Wife, at just over 21 minutes long, is a perfect primer in Winston’s unique style that has her poised to become an indie darling. The 23-year-old Detroit native and classically trained opera singer wrote all of the album’s songs, in addition to playing all of the instruments on the recordings. Most of Winston’s songs stay in her signature high-pitched, almost girlish tone. Her Joanna Newsome-esque sound may seem like it could be unappealing to some, but she does it all so well that it’s incredibly charming and highly addictive. “Locomotive” star ts off the album with a driving beat and Winston’s characteristic undeniable hook that gets in your head and stays there. It features a slight twinge of electro-pop while still avoiding an over-produced sound. Next, the title track, “Sister Wife,” is an irresistibly catchy song and a twist from the usual “love gone wrong” theme of many songs. Her play on the term “sister wife” is easily understood by the listener and is like a cultural time capsule of America’s current fascination with those Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints guys who have a bunch of wives. She hilariously declares with gumption, “Hey there, Sister Wife / Get the Hell out, it’s my night / You don’t know the way to his heart like I do.” The song shines as one of Winston’s best. “Sweet James” is reminiscent

courtesy of heavy roc music

Sister Wife

Alex Winston Heavy Roc Music

of She & Him’s 60s girl groupinfluenced love songs. It’s a bouncy tune similar to Zooey Deschanel’s cheery, clever songwriting. “Sweet James” is a modern cousin to the Motown-style tunes about innocent affection between girl and boy, complete with Winston’s endearing “ooh oohs” and loving declarations that this James fellow is “nice as nice can be” and “true blue.” The one blunder of the album is “Don’t Care About Anything.” It seems to be meant as an emotional, stripped-down change of pace from the rest of the album. However, the track mostly comes of f as strangely saccharine wailing until the relief of a somewhat redeeming chorus and violin solo. “Choice Notes” is the album’s second si ng le and is upbeat w it h g re at production that isn’t too overthe-top. Its fresh sound and happy beat has helped the track get grabbed up for some commercials in the UK, where Winston already has a dedicated following. Sister Wife is a strong release full of charm, originality and authentic talent. From the strong songwriting and the fact that she plays every instrument on the album herself, Winston has quickly proven that she is a talent to look out for. It is obvious that as she heads this week to perform at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in the music mecca of Austin, Sister Wife is only the beginning for Alex Winston.

“Most of Winston’s songs stay in her signature highpitched, almost girlish tone.”

2011 Water Resources Research Institute Annual Conference and NCWRA Symposium

Cameron SChool of BuSineSS

“Exploring Water Resource Needs, Benefits, and Services in North Carolina” and

This full-time, 10-month program begins in August 2011.

“Implementing the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities”

A P P LY N O W www.csb.uncw.edu/msa 910.962.3903

March 22-23, 2011 Jane S. McKimmon Center, NC State University

earn Your maSter’S Degree in aCCounting

EEO/AA Institution

Student Poster Competition and More! Please call 919-515-2815 for further information or visit http://www.ncsu.edu/wrri/conference/index.html

UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON

The Campus Cinema is located in the Witherspoon Student Center at the corner of Dan Allen Drive and Cates Avenue. Admission is $1.50 with any College Student ID and $2.50 for general public, unless otherwise noted. Tickets are available at the Campus Cinema Box Office one-half hour before showtime. The Campus Cinema accepts NCSU All-Campus Cards and cash; credit cards are not accepted. Please note that the films list is subject to change at any time. For up-to-date information, visit www.ncsu.edu/cinema or www.twitter.com/campuscinema. For information on all UAB activities, visit www.uab.ncsu.edu If you would like to be involved in the film selection process, email the UAB Films Committee at uab_films@ncsu.edu ***If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in these activities, please contact the Campus Cinema at 919-5155161, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to discuss accommodations.*** Tangled (2010) Rated PG 100 min Thursday: March 17 - 9 PM Friday: March 18 - 7 PM Saturday: March 19 - 9:30 PM Sunday: March 20 - 7 PM

Unstoppable (2010) Rated PG-13 98 min Friday: March 18 - 9 PM Sunday: March 20 - 9 PM

A Bug’s Life (1998) Rated G 95 min Friday: March 18 - 11:59 PM

FREE

The Fighter (2010) Rated R 115 min

Black Swan (2010) Rated R 108 min

Thursday: March 24 - 7 PM Friday: March 25 - 9:30 PM Saturday: March 26 - 7 PM Sunday: March 27 - 9:30 PM

Thursday: March 31 - 7 PM Friday: April 1 - 9:30 PM Saturday: April 2 - 7 PM Sunday: April 3 - 9:30 PM

Tron: Legacy (2010) Rated PG 125 min

True Grit (2010) Rated PG-13 110 min

If... (1968) Rated R 111 min

A Serious Man (2009) Rated R 106 min

Thursday: March 24 - 9:30 PM Friday: March 25 - 7 PM & 11:59 PM Saturday: March 26 - 9:30 PM Sunday: March 27 - 7 PM

Tuesday: March 29 - 7 PM

Tuesday: April 5 - 7 PM

FREE

Wiseman’s High School (1968) Documentary 75 min

11th Hour (2007) Rated PG 95 min

Tuesday: March 22 - 7 PM

Wednesday: March 30 - 6:30 PM

FREE

Thursday: March 31 - 9:30 PM Friday: April 1 - 7 & 11:59 PM Saturday: April 2 - 9:30 PM Sunday: April 3 - 7 PM

Vanishing of the Bees (2009) Documentary 88 min Wednesday: April 6 - 7 PM

FREE

FREE 2nd Half, Spring Semester 2011

Burlesque (2010) Rated PG-13 119 min

The Mechanic (2011) Rated R 93 min

Thursday: April 7 - 9:30 PM Friday: April 8 - 7 PM Saturday: April 9 - 9 PM Sunday: April 10 - 7 PM

Thursday: April 14 - 7 PM Friday: April 15 - 9:30 PM Saturday: April 16 - 7 PM

Thursday: April 28 - 9:30 PM Friday: April 29 - 7 PM Saturday: April 30 - 9:30 PM Sunday: May 1 - 7 PM

Little Fockers (2010) Rated PG-13 98 min

Green Hornet (2011) Rated PG-13 119 min

Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG 98 min

Friday: April 8 - 9:30 PM Saturday: April 9 - 7 PM Sunday: April 10 - 9:30 PM

Thursday: April 14 - 9:30 PM Friday: April 15 - 7 PM Saturday: April 16 - 9:30 PM Sunday: April 17 - 9:30 PM

Friday: April 29 - 11:59 PM

Toy Story (1995) Rated G 80 min

Monsters Inc. (2001) Rated G 92 min

Friday: April 8 - 11:59 PM

Friday: April 15 - 11:59 PM

FREE Waiting for Superman (2010) Rated PG 111 min Tuesday:

April 12 - 7 & 9:30 PM

Discussion Wed: April 13 - 6:30-7:30 PM 8 PM Showing

FREE

FREE No Strings Attached (2010) Rated R 108 min

Thursday: April 28 - 7 PM Friday: April 29 - 9 PM Saturday: April 30 - 7 PM Sunday: May 1 - 9 PM

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) Rated PG, 95 min

Monday: May 2 - 7 & 9 PM Tuesday: May 3 - 7 & 9 PM

FREE

Sports

Technician

base

continued from page 8

with a one out single and then advanced to second after junior captain Andrew Ciencen, drew a walk. They both came around to score on Riggins’ double making the score 5-2 after six innings. Minus Riggins’ two run double the offense was silenced until the 8th inning. Junior outfielder Brett Williams led the inning off with a single to left and Diaz followed with a walk. With runners at first and second, Kevin Hughes came in the game for Buffalo in relief of starter Cory Folk and surrendered an RBI single to Ciencen to make the score 5-3. After another walk loaded the bases, Riggins hit a shot to centerfield for a grand slam and

lowe

continued from page 8

have a right to their opinion.” It was also announced that for the time being, associate head coach Monte Towe will take over the team until a new coach is found and hired. The former State point guard said that for now the main priority will be the players, keeping them focused and continuing to develop their talents and abilities. “This has not been a fun day for the coaches or the players,

his first homerun of the year. Riggins’ grand slam put the pack up for good as Overman came back out in the 9th to give State the 7-5 victory. Coming off a 2010 campaign where he hit .331 with 12 homers and 44 runs batted in, Riggins has gotten off to a relatively slow start this season. The Harold Riggins of old showed up on Tuesday. His six RBI’s was more than the five he had collected the entire season and the Pack will look him to continue swing a hot stick. “The last couple days or so I’ve been going through some mechanical changes,” Riggins said. “I tried not to let that bother me at all. I just tried to relax, tried to square the ball up, and hit it hard.” It’s been an up and down season for the Pack and they will look to build on the come

from behind victory over Buffalo moving forward. State has proven it is a team that can put runs on the board and it has also proven it can rely on pitching and defense, which has carried the load this year. What it hasn’t proven is the ability to play consistently day in and day out. Coach Avent made some adjustments to the lineup yesterday, most notably inserting Diaz into the leadoff spot, but his team is still looking to put all the pieces together. “This is a good hitting ball club,” Coach Avent said. “We need to be who we are and start believing in ourselves.” The Pack returns to Doak Field at Dail Park against George Mason today at 3 p.m.

but the reality of the business is that we have to get a team ready for next year,” Towe said. “These guys have classes to attend and the spring is a big time impartially for improving individually. So we have a lot of work to do.” Towe also felt that all of the players who have the ability to return will return for next season even without the coach who recruited them to come and play in Raleigh. “I have that feeling,” Towe said. “I know they have a lot of love for coach Lowe and all the coaches on the staff. But they also love North Carolina State

University.” With many fans and players left with uncertainty about what is next for the basketball program, Yow seems to be the exact opposite as the Athletic Director seemed to be brimming with confidence about the next era of Wolfpack hoops. “I have confidence in NC State and what we have to offer” Yow said. “Maybe it’s a different job than it was five years ago, but I am confident in where we are today, what we have to offer and there is someone out there who will gravitate toward the job.”

wednesday, march 16, 2011 • Page 7

amanda karst/Technician archive photo

Adam Hogue eyes the ball’s location in relation to the hole during the Wolfpack Intercollegiate Invitational at Lonnie Poole Golf Course on April 10. 2010. Hogue finished second.

golf

continued from page 8

“It honestly helps when you know where you can miss your shots”, Day said. “It allows you to be more comfortable every shot. Obviously it’s a big advantage, and that’s why every team wants to host their own tournament.” Assistant coach Chip Watson noted that he could tell that some of the team’s

Classifieds

Policy

The Technician will not be held responsible for damages or losses due to fraudulent advertisements. However, we make every effort to prevent false or misleading advertising from appearing in our publication.

Deadlines

Our business hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Line ads must be placed by noon the previous day.

players struggled because they had only seen the course once before tournament play. Watson is in his third season as assistant coach to Richard Sykes. “We had only played one practice round and the grass was different than what it’s like up in North Carolina,” Watson said. “They took advantage of their home course advantage.” Watson continued by saying that mental preparation would be key as State resumes play this Friday. The Chris Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational will take place in Statesboro, GA on Fri-

day, Saturday, and Sunday. “We’re a little disappointed because we were the topranked team coming in, but the teams that beat us are ranked 31st and 33rd in the country,” Watson said. “Everyone’s game is there, we just have to be mentally prepared going down there. It’s not the end of the world.”

Rates

For students, line ads start at $5 for up to 25 words. For non-students, line ads start at $8 for up to 25 words. For detailed rate information, visit technicianonline.com/classifieds. All line ads must be prepaid.

To place a classified ad, call 919.515.2411, fax 919.515.5133 or visit technicianonline.com/classifieds

Announcements Special eventS

Help Wanted

HealtH & Wellness

BARTENDERS ARE IN DEMAND! Earn $20-$35 per hour. In a recession proof job. 1 or 2 week classes & weekend classes. 100% job placement assistance. HAVE FUN! MAKE MONEY! MEET PEOPLE! Ask about our WINTER tuition rates and student discount. Raleigh’s Bartending School. CALL NOW!! 919-676-0774. www.cocktailmixer.com/ncstate.html

NC Theatre is seeking to cast teens and adults for HAIRSPRAY on Sunday, April 3rd. Sign-in begins at 10:30 am, vocal auditions begin at 11:00 am. For all audition requirements, procedures and additional information, please visit http://nctheatre.com/theatre/auditions. html.

Safe, proven, and dramatic weight loss and it’s covered by insurance! Free weekly seminars. Contact The Raleigh Center for Weight Loss Surgery, 7810815, www.alasurgery.com

Summer in Maine

Help Wanted

EmploymEnt

Raleigh’s ‘premier sporting goods store’ specializing in boating, fishing, water-sports, and lifestyle apparel is accepting applications for part-time employees. Stop by Overton’s at 3062 Wake Forest Road in Raleigh to pick up an application. Sammy’s Tap & Grill, Now hiring day and evening servers. Previous experience preferred, apply in person. 2235 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

Hab Techs Needed!! Maxim Healthcare needs staff to work w/developmentally disabled clients in Wake Co. Flexible hours in afternoons, evenings and weekends. $9-$10/hr. Need own transportation. 919- 676-3118.

Wellness coach needed - No experience needed, will train the right person. Flexible schedule. Earn $300-$500+/mo PT, FT also avail. Email Holli for more info: behealthynow2010@gmail.com

Part time/summer help needed. Flexible hours and pay. Front counter sales. 10 mins from campus. Cary Mower and Saw. 919-467-7761

Males and Females. Meet new friends! Travel! Teach your favorite activity. Tennis Waterski Gymnastics Silver Jewelry English Riding Copper Enameling Basketball Field Hockey Theater Costumer Canoe Newsletter Ropes Dance

Swim Softball Archery Rocks Soccer Pottery Lacrosse Office Photo Sail Kayak Arts

June to August. Residential Camp.

Enjoy our website.

Apply Online

Sudoku Level:

TRIPP LAKE CAMP for Girls: 1-800-997-4347 www.tripplakecamp.com

By The Mepham Group

Real estate ApArtments For rent

1bed, 712-782sqft: $599+/mo; 2bed, 1016-1118sqft: $799+/mo. SPECIALS. FULL SIZE W/D, Walk-in Closets INCLUDED. LARGE PETS WELCOME. 5 min to NCSU. Call 919-851-0753. Four bedroom / 4 bath units available August 1st on Greenleaf Street (between Gorman and Kent). $1,420 per month plus utilities. Call Drew: (484) 888-2819.

Condos For rent

1 block from campus/wolfline. 4BDR/ 4BA University Oaks condo. $310/room. All appliances, W/D.Rent from owner. Save money.No processing fee. Fall semester.919-616-7677 or Kimrelw@ gmail.com

Rooms FoR Rent

Large 1 Bedroom Suite with Private Bath in beautiful neighborhood near NC State. $485/month, utilities and kitchen privileges included. Call 919-900-8654. Housemate needed. Private Home in Knightdale subdivision. 5 mins from Highway 64. 2 BRM and 2 1/2 Bath. Deck and Front Porch. $600/ Month includes utilities. 919-929-1742

Homes For rent

3 bedroom 3 full bath, single family home with washer/dryer. Trailwood Hills. Available June 15. $1200 per month. No Pets. 910-599-3163 Near NCSU. Exceptional 3, 4, and 5 Bedroom Houses. Close to Campus. Available August 1, 2011 for upcoming school year. Very attractive. Ideal for students. Call day: 833-7142 and evening: 783-9410. Please visit our website www. jansenproperties.com

3 Bdr-2 bath Condo in Trailwood Hills Commons. Convenient to NCSU, I-440, and I-40. Very nice, 1280 square feet. Fireplace w/Gas logs, hardwood floors, separate dining/office area, pool, bus stop in front, washer/dryer. Available Now. $975/month. 919-624-4641

1 2 3 4 FOR RELEASE MARCH 16, 2011

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

NC State Class Ring

Level 1

Collection

Sudoku

Solution to Monday’s puzzle

3/25/08

By The Mepham Complete Group the

grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Wednesday, March 16, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle NC State Bookstore

Level: 1

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Last Chance to Order for the Ring Ceremony on May 1st.

A $50 discount on the first 300

Level 2

gold or silver ring orders taken at the ring table!

3/16/11

17495 BK05503-16

ACROSS 1 Inedible Swiss cheese part? 5 Sched. uncertainty letters 8 Greets the bad guy 14 Bard’s black 15 “__ Latest Flame”: Presley hit 16 Bird that hangs its nest from a branch 17 *Survey response 19 Rang 20 Juliet’s volatile cousin 21 *Trying to remember 23 Suffer defeat 25 Cubic roller 26 *Prospects 29 Cartoon skunk Le Pew 32 Mideast political gp. 33 UPS delivery 34 Know-it-all 38 “Tomorrow” musical 40 Push-up sound, perhaps 41 Longtime Dodgers manager 44 Org. with shrinks 46 Push-up garment 47 Software buyer 48 *Disposition 50 Chinese menu general 53 Beethoven’s only opera 55 *Cocky manner 58 Draw into wrongdoing 62 __ Tomatoes: film review website 63 Word (suggested by the black shape in this grid’s center) that can precede the answers to starred clues 65 “Wait!” 66 Calendar col. 67 Weighty production 68 Oppressive boss

3/16/11

By John Lampkin

69 Short flight 70 Cubicle furnishing DOWN 1 Test the weight of 2 Carry out 3 Leopold’s co-defendant 4 Ultimate goal 5 “Not to worry” 6 Cristal maker 7 Mail an invitation for, as a wedding 8 Best-seller 9 Age opening? 10 Hairlike corn feature 11 Like a rock 12 Nicholas Gage memoir 13 Rushlike plant 18 “SportsCenter’s Not Top Plays” videos, e.g. 22 Marching syllables 24 Pre-op test 26 Play-of-color gem 27 Forearm bone 28 Lots 30 19th-century Italian violin virtuoso

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

Lookin’ for the answer key? Visit technicianonline.com

31 Commit 18-Down 35 Old boats 36 Memo “apropos of” 37 Pierre’s state 39 Paper in a pot 42 Gone 43 Bone-dry 44 Pierre’s soul 45 More than fills the inbox 49 Like staccato notes

3/16/11

50 Medium’s medium 51 Expressionless 52 Playful swimmer 54 Diver’s concern 56 “__ girl!” 57 Former girls’ magazine 59 Ready to eat 60 Brutus’ bird 61 Eat like a bird 64 “Now I get it!”

Sports

COUNTDOWN

• 31 of days until the Kay Yow Spring Football Game.

INSIDE

• Page 7: A continuation on the baseball recap

Technician

Page 8 • wednesday, march 16, 2011

men’s basketball

Yow looks ahead after Lowe’s resignation Barr awarded EAGL specialist of the week N.C. State junior gymnast Brooke Barr was honored on Tuesday with the conference specialist of the week for her efforts last week in a loss against No. 19 Minnesota. Barr found her way to the podium for the third time this season, and with her 9.9 in the floor excercise, she placed in first for the first time this season. Barr’s award marks the third time in three weeks that a Wolfpack gymnast was given the honor of specialist of the week. Source: N.C. State Athletics

Hill finishes 9th at Nationals Sophomore Ryan Hill finished in ninth place in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium in College Station, Texas. Hill earned secondteam All-America honors for his performance, which was nearly 16 seconds behind his best finish this year in the event. Hill’s teammate, junior T.J. Graham, also took home second-team All-America honors following his eleventh place finish in the 60-meter dash. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

athletic schedule

March 2011 Su

Athletics Director says that the search for the next men’s basketball coach has begun. Taylor Barbour Sports Editor

With the Lowe resignation officially announced, Athletics Director Debbie Yow immediately turned her focus to the hiring of N.C. State’s next men’s basketball coach, talking it over during a press conference with the media Tuesday night. “The hiring process itself will begin tomorrow,” Yow said. “The first order of business is to select a search firm and we will probably do that tomorrow or the day following. I am already familiar with the search firms that are available and that have excellent reputations.” Working alongside the search firm will be a hiring committee headed by Yow herself. The committee will be a four-person committee, not counting Yow, made up of two senior staff members from the Athletic Department and two others that work within the University. After both the search firm and hiring committee have been selected, both groups will begin to talk to coach-

es. However, Yow noted that most coaches that are on her radar are still currently coaching in the NCAA Tournament and will be off limits until their teams are eliminated from the tournament. Therefore, Yow stressed patience from fans during this process. “The concept of changing coaching staffs quickly is unrealistic,” Yow said “There will be an element of patience required here and I know this will be challenging on our fans, but to do this and do it right, it has to be that way. When those people are available to talk and as soon as they are available to talk, we will be visiting with them.” During the conference Yow never mentioned any specific candidates, however she did say that her list of possible candidates was a very small one. “It is not very long. It is single digits,” Yow said. “And I anticipate trying like crazy to get one of those on the short list that I have.” Even though Yow did not mention any specific coaches that she had on her list, she did list many traits that see is looking for to take over the reins for the Pack. “The ideal candidate would be a person who is a career college coach, who has been highly successful, multiple trips to the NCAA Tournament and a person who has built a program and I think the things I would

alex sanchez/Technician

Athletics Director Debbie Yow fields questions from reporters at a press conference in Vaughn Towers Tuesday about coach Sidney Lowe’s resignation and her plans for finding a replacement.

say past that you could say,” Yow said. But no matter the traits of the next coach, Yow has very specific goals in mind for what the next coach will need to accomplish and that starts with winning inside the conference. “The first goal is to be competitive in the ACC,” Yow said. “And if you competitive in the ACC it follows that you will be in the NCAA Tournament and it also follows that if we are competitive in the ACC there is a higher likelihood we will be

baseball

Choi, Day, and Detweiler pace Pack to 3rd place finish after rough start

Thursday Wrestling at NCAA Championships Philadelphia, Pa., all day Women’s swimming & diving at NCAA Championships Austin, Tx., all day

Women’s swimming & diving at NCAA Championships Austin, Tx., all day Men’s tennis vs. UNC Pullen Park, 3 p.m. Baseball at Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga., 7 p.m.

Quote of the day “The hiring process itself will begin tomorrow.” Debbie Yow, athletics director

lowe continued page 7

State rebounds to finish strong in Orlando

Softball at Elon Elon, N.C., 5 p.m.

Men’s golf at Chris Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational Statesboro, Ga., all day

job, describing it as one of the nation’s best worst jobs due to the raucous fan base. “Our fan base is our foundation, they are one of our greatest strength,” Yow said. “20,000 strong in the Wolfpack Club, what do we want, 20,000 strong or apathy? I’m just going to take the 20,000 any day. They don’t always agree with everything I do, I’ve found them to be respectful even when they disagree and they

men’s golf

Today Baseball vs. George Mason Doak Field, 3 p.m.

Friday Wrestling at NCAA Championships Philadelphia, Pa., all day

more competitive with UNC and Duke over time.” With that, Yow emphasized that money will not be a factor as she expects the search to be very competitive in terms of the salary for the next coach. “We are going to be competitive nationally in compensation, in staffing and in every way you can think of,” Yow said. “We will be competitive.” Yow also made sure to discredit what many national writers and publications have written about the N.C. State

fadi deeb/Technician file photo

Harold Riggins, a junior in sports management, tags out a player at the State vs. Penn State game on Doak Field at State campus on March 4th. During the eighth inning, Riggins completed picking off the runner at first, but State lost this first of three-game series at Doak Field.

Pack rallies back against Bulls Riggins 6 RBI day lifts State to a 7-5 victory over Buffalo Jeff Gonza Correspondent

Highlighted by junior infielder Harold Riggins’ huge day, the Wolfpack came back to beat Buffalo (2-10) by a score of 7-5 Tuesday afternoon at Doak Field at Dail Park. State overcame a 5-0 deficit in the fifth to improve their record to 9-7 on the year. Riggins drove in six runs on a 2-2 day that included a double off the wall and an 8th inning grand slam that put the Wolfpack on top for good. Sophomore pitcher Chris Overman also

provided a boost for State out of the bullpen, pitching the final 4 2/3 innings to improve his record to 3-0 on the year. Overman allowed only one run on one hit, which was to the first batter he faced. Buffalo got on the board first in the top of the third inning after starting pitcher, sophomore Josh Easley, ran into some trouble. Easley retired the first seven Buffalos in order, then allowed a one out single to Andrew Smietana. He retired the next batter, then allowed a two out walk and hit the next batter to load the bases. The next batter hit double that cleared the bases and put Buffalo up 3-0. Easley found himself in another jam in the fourth allowing three consecutive singles to load the bases for the second inning in a row. He worked

his way out trouble, striking out Jason Kanzler and inducing Matt Pollock into an inning ending groundout. Easley went back to work in the 5th but was replaced by Overman after allowing a one out hit to Alex Baldock. The first batter Overman faced hit a 0-2 pitch over the left field fence for a two run homerun and stretched the Buffalo lead to 5-0. This was the only hit Overman allowed on the day. St at e f i n a l l y brok e through in the 6th on a two out, two run double by junior infielder Harold Riggins. Sophomore infielder Chris Diaz extended his hit streak to nine games

base continued page 7

Echoing the sentiments of the Akron, PA native, Day agreed that State’s potential is much higher than what they displayed in Orlando. “We can definitely improve Sean Fairholm on this finish if we can make Staff Writer a few more putts,” Day said. Following a disappointing “I don’t think any of us putted first round, No. 20 N.C. State well and from what I underrebounded to clinch a three- stand the greens this weekend under finish at the 18-team Rio will be very similar. I think Pinar Invitational on Monday playing down here gave us a and Tuesday in Orlando. The little heads up for what is comthree round tournament was ing this weekend.” Checking in 20 shots bewon by the University of Central Florida, which hosted the hind the Golden Knights and 15 shots beevent. hind Liberty The ma in University, themes of the the Pack left tournament R io Pinar were a lack Country of c om for t Club knowwith the golf ing that they course as well were never in as inconsiscontention tenc y f rom Chad Day, junior golfer to win after t h e Wo l f fa l l i ng too pack. Standout freshman Albin Choi far behind in the first round. struggled the first two rounds However, several of the players before shooting a six-under said that self-described poor 66 in the final round to grab play and inconsistency wasn’t a ninth place individual fin- the only factor involved in how ish. Raleigh native Chad Day, the tournament shook out. “UCF had a big advantage a junior, posted a +1 total and senior Brandon Detweiler came with local knowledge that in just behind Day with a +2 only comes from playing the finish after stumbling down the course a lot,” Detweiler said. “The grass is a different grass stretch with a 77 on Tuesday. “None of us really played a than you’ll see just about anysolid three round tournament,” where else.” Add i ng to De t wei ler’s Detweiler said. “A couple of us had a good round here or thoughts, Day said that he was there, but overall it was disap- not as comfortable out in the pointing. We were the high- unfamiliar conditions of Cenest ranked team there and I tral Florida’s home course. thought we were the best team there. We didn’t prove that.” golf continued page 7

“It honestly helps when you know where you can miss your shots.”