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Chick-fil-A avoiding controversy on campus Criticism regarding perceived GLBT bias has not reached N.C. State. Brooke Wallig Deputy News Editor
While there has been prominent national criticism of Chick-fil-A due to some of their franchises’ ties to controversial Christian groups, N.C. State students have continued to favor the University’s chicken option. In January, one of Chick-fil-A’s franchises in Pennsylvania donated food to the Pennsylvania Family Institute for an event emphasizing “traditional” marriages—those defined as being between one man and one woman. Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays, a tradition it observes to allow employees to spend time with family or worship. It also provides scholarships to students who wish to attend private, and traditionally Christian, Berry College. Throughout its existence, Chick-fil-A has maintained its status as a fast-food chain with obvious religious roots.
According to Chick-fil-A Chief Op- marriages comes from a commitment erating Officer Dan Cathy’s written to the community. “At Chick-fil-A, we have a heart for statement in response to these assertions, the accusations claiming the helping marriages because we know organization is anti-GLBT are inac- marriage can be difficult at times,” Cathy said. “Through the years, we curate. “In recent weeks, we have been ac- have supported our Chick-fil-A staff cused of being anti-gay. We have no and franchised operators in their maragenda against anyone. At the heart riage journey, and since the formation and soul of our company, we are a of our family foundation, the Winfamily business that serves and val- Shape Foundation, we have helped others as well.” ues all people reHowever, while gardless of their Cathy said the beliefs or opincorporation is ions,” Cathy said. heavily invested Cat hy a lso in helping coucalled for calm ples with their debate on both marriages and sides about the relationships, he issue. does not specifi“We also beDan Cathy, Chick-fil-A cally state whethlieve in the need chief operating officer er this applies to for civility in dianon-traditional logue with others who may have different beliefs,” he marriages and families. “We will not champion any political said. “While my family and I believe in the Biblical definition of marriage, agendas on marriage and family. This we love and respect anyone who dis- decision has been made, and we understand the importance of it,” Cathy agrees.” Instead, Cathy said Chick-fil- said. “At the same time, we will conA’s commitment to strengthening tinue to offer resources to strengthen
“We will not champion any political agendas on marriage and family.”
SG, administrators hope force drop frees classes litical science, hopes the absentee spots can be filled with motivated students who need the course and make better use of class time. But empty desks filled with Bryan Le absent students are not the only Correspondent obstacle in the way of students Students may need to make sure searching for classes; course availthey’re back on campus before classes ability has also gone down because start, or run the risk of having courses of looming budget cuts. With a smaller number of class seats, it is dropped from their schedule. If a Student Senate proposal goes even more challenging for students into effect next fall, students who to find the classes they need. Student Government hopes the miss their first two class meetings without an excuse will be cut from the policy will enable students mocourse unless they contact the profes- tivated enough to attend class to sor ahead of time. The proposal has meet their degree requirements on already gained support from some schedule. Professors campus adminwho are unistrators. able or unThis new rule, w illing to called the force regularly take drop policy, is attendance in meant to help larger classes s t udent s w ho make it easier find themselves for students s t uc k on t he to skip class. waiting list for Emerson Barker, sophomore in political science But by asking classes they need professors to g raduate. to only take Passed by Student Government last year, the policy attendance on the first two class would alleviate waiting list woes by days, Student Government hopes preventing absentee students from to decrease the number of empty seats from the start of a semester. filling up class space. “As budget cuts happen next According to the bill, there are as many as 400 absentee students who year, the number of seats will “fail all their classes due to never setting foot in class.” Student Sen. drop continued page 3 Emerson Barker, a sophomore in po-
marriages and families. To do anything different would be inconsistent with our purpose and belief in Biblical principles.” According to Chick-fil-A, each franchise is independently owned and operated, leaving each decision to donate food or money to any cause or organization up to the owner of the franchise. “Chick-fil-A, Inc. receives numerous requests of this kind [for sponsorship]; unfortunately, we are not able to honor them through the corporate office. You are welcome to contact the Chick-fil-A restaurant operator closest to the location of your event and discuss the possibility of his or her limited participation,” according to the company’s website. According to Kelley Brackett, public communication specialist for dining and catering operations, the Chickfil-A on campus has not only avoided any such criticism, it will grow later this spring. “University Dining is a franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A in the Atrium Food Court and will be opening another location on Centennial Campus this spring,” Brackett said. “We can-
source of controversy A Chick-fil-A franchise in provided free food for a meeting of the Pennsylvania Family Institute, sparking an outcry among GLBT groups nationally. The Pennsylvania Family Institute’s mission “is to strengthen families by restoring to public life the traditional, foundational principles and values essential for the wellbeing of society.” It is a research and education organization “devoted to restoring these values to our state and nation.” It produces policy reports, “promotes responsible citizenship and work to promote unity among pro-family groups.” sOURce: Pennsylvania Family insTiTUTe websiTe
not speak for the Chick-fil-A corporation, but we haven’t seen any backlash from the recent controversy.” For senior materials science and en-
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Students who miss start of classes could be left in the cold.
“As budget cuts happen next year the number of seats will tighten up.”
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senior in agroecology wendi Jiang looks through trash outside metcalf hall for her keys monday. Jiang accidentally threw her keys down the garbage chute while taking out the trash and had to clear two blockages in the chute before going in to the dumpster to retrieve her keys. After two hours of searching, she found them.
Dean: CALS-CNR merger a ‘rumor’ CNR dean won’t rule out merger, but denies it’s a done deal. Elise Heglar Staff Writer
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As the University devises its budget strategy for next year, many departments, academic and otherwise, are trying to figure out how they will cope with coming cuts. One way that the University has discussed saving money is to merge two colleges together; the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources. Currently this idea is nothing but a rumor, according to Robert Brown, the dean of CNR. Although there has been much speculation about the idea of a merger, the University will not release information on any official decisions until March 15. “There are a lot of rumors flying around right now, due to the budget cuts that we are facing. But for right now, that is all they are: rumors,” Brown said. The University is considering sev-
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eral reorganizations due to the budget cuts. A CALS-CNS merger to save money is a possibility, as the University is reorganizing all financial aspects of school. “We’re all concerned about dealing with these budget cuts, and that does cause some anxiety for people,” Brown said. Although a merger is an option, Brown said there are other options that will be considered and implemented first. Brown said, were the colleges to merge, it might not even save much money. The only position that would truly be cut out, funding-wise, would be the salary for one dean, since the colleges would share a dean if they were to merge. Brown said the colleges would still require the same number of faculty and staff in order to accommodate the student body. “It has been done at other colleges, and it does save some money. But, you need the same number of faculty and staff, so I’m not sure that it’s enough. The main question is whether or not
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it is effective, and it generally is not,” Brown said. Johnny Wynne, CALS dean and executive director for agricultural programs, said speculation about a merger is a moot point as of now. CALS is focusing on how to keep as many courses as possible rather than making plans for the possible merger. “I’m just as ignorant as anyone else is about this, so I haven’t really thought about it,” Wynne said. “Right now, we just want to do all we can to protect our budget and stay concerned about teaching good courses for our students.” Despite the concerns over the merger, Brown and Wynne both said they would be supportive of the Chancellor’s decision, regardless of the outcome. “Nothing happens at this University without a lot of thought being put into it. We are going to be supportive of whatever the Chancellor decides to do because it will be in the best interests of this University,” Brown said.
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Feb. 25 8:34 a.M. | fire aLarM Robertson Hall Fire protection responded to alarm caused by contractors working in the area.
In Monday’s “Student dies in motorcycle crash,” Jorge Arango died Saturday afternoon. FULL DISCLOSURE: In Monday’s “The numbers just don’t add up,” Nick Romanos’ column is based off of an article posted on Facebook and other news organizations’ blog. The article has been identified as being written by an unknown author.
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Quote of the day “Is there life after N.C. State? I will find out soon, won’t I?” Marie Ministero, employee in Campus Enterprises who is retiring this year.
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Today LecTure: The ProTecTed cLass of reLigion and creed 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Talley Student Center Blue Room Participants learn about discrimination on the bases of religion and creed and explore several religions, gain insights into how individuals and groups experience religious discrimination, and obtain strategies to help eliminate religious discrimination. n.c. sTaTe basebaLL vs. davidson 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Doak Field
12:53 a.M. | Traffic sToP Dunn Ave/Pullen Rd. Non-student was issued citation for expired registration plate. 1:20 a.M. | susPicious Persons Lonnie Poole Golf Course Officer found student and nonstudent in back seat of vehicle. Subjects complied to leave the area. 3:09 a.M. | assisT anoTher agency Dan Allen Dr./Western Blvd. NCSU Police Department assisted Raleigh Police Department with off campus Armed Robbery in which student was assaulted and robbed by three subjects. 6:40 a.M. | Larceny Vet School Report that metal door frame from construction site was stolen 7:17 a.M. | sPeciaL evenT Monteith Engineering Center NCSU Police Department hosted annual Polar Plunge & Torch 5K Run. 3:44 P.M. | drug vioLaTion Tucker Hall Report of possible drug violation. Officers checked the area but did not locate any problems. 7:28 P.M. | sPeciaL evenT College of Textiles Officers monitored Red & White Gala. 9:43 P.M. | susPicious Persons Lee Athletic Field Report of subjects on field with small flame. Officers checked the area but did not locate subjects or any sign of fire.
10:22 P.M. | drug vioLaTion Sullivan Hall Report of possible drug violation. Officers checked the area but did not locate any problems.
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The PuLL of The Moon: recenT Work of barbara Lee sMiTh Noon - 8 p.m. Gregg Museum of Art & Design Barbara Lee Smith has brought surface design and machine embroidery to a new artistic level by fusing layer upon layer of synthetic fabric and using the stitch as a drawing tool. Her surfaces are rich with color, metallic threads and fabrics, stitched drawings, prints and various textures. Wednesday farMer’s MarkeT 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Brickyard This week the market will offer: strawberries, bok choi, spinach, moisturizers, body butters, shea butter, salsa, peanut butter, cookies. fresh farm eggs, Artisan breads and honey. WhaT’s going on WiTh susTainabiLiTy? 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Nelson Hall Board Room, 3rd floor David Dean, outreach & communications coordinator for sustainability and energy will talk
about the current projects at the NCSU Sustainability office. sTudenT senaTe MeeTing 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Student Senate Chambers Appropriations Bill must be filed for first reading by this meeting. Thursday Juan WiLLiaMs 2011 MLk sPeaker 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Stewart Theater, Talley Student Center The African American Cultural Center is presenting political analysts and author, Juan Williams as the 2011 NCSU Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus Commemoration speaker.
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Retirement roll call increasing in 2012 University will lose more 30 faculty members after next year.
economy, and some plan on retiring at a certain age. Others just follow their instinct, such as Marie Ministero, who works in facilities operations for Campus Enterprises. Lee Daniello “Retiring is not something I Staff Writer really wanted to do. I heard ruWith budget cuts just around mors about changes that might the corner, the University could be coming and reductions in have another problem on its benefits for retirees,” Minishands: a larger-than-usual tero said. “After all the time I dedicated number of facto the Uniulty retiring at v e r s i t y, I the end of next was not goacademic year. ing out with T he Un ione bit of reve r sit y w i l l duction, if I lose 32 staff could help members to it.” retirement afRather ter 2011-2012, t ha n wa it with nine facProvost Warwick Arden on on a possible ulty members faculty retirements reduction in on the phased her benefits, retirement program. This is a slight rise Ministero was proactive in from previous years, during stepping down. “I never investigated fully which about 26 staffers retired what the reduction could be,” annually. Retirement is something she said. “I acted on pure inmost people plan for months, stinct. It has never failed me even years, in advance. Some yet.” Warwick Arden, provost and people plan based on the
executive vice chancellor, said he does not know of any particular reason for the increased number of retirees this year. “[The number of retirees] was lower the last couple years with the really bad economic times, not just for academia, but in general. Folks were delaying retirement until the economy picked up.” Arden said. “We’re starting to see a slight uptake, but it’s just speculation at this point in time.” Tom Younce, chief of Campus Police, planned on retiring in February 2011, but he ended up delaying his retirement until this summer. “My wife retired this past year, and, originally, I had planned on retiring in February. However, when the budget issues arose in the fall, I felt it would not be fair to the University, members of the department, and [for] a new person, to struggle with the critical decisions that would have to be made,” Younce said. With budget cuts looming, and staff cuts weighing heavily on the scale, Arden was noncommittal on whether these
soon-to-be vacant positions would be filled in time for the 2012-2013 academic year. “We can’t answer that yet. The driver on that is going to be the budget, and we won’t know what the budget is going to be until around July,” Arden said. “We’re being asked to plan for as much as 15 percent cuts. There’s no way we can bear a 15 percent cut without affecting those positions. It will probably be an individual college or department decision.” Despite cuts, some positions are guaranteed to be filled in place of the retirees, such as chief of Campus Police. “By July 1, all critical budget decisions should be made and my replacement should be named,” Younce said. Ministero said she is curious what the future will bring once she retires. “Is there life after N.C. State? Well, I will find out soon, won’t I?” Ministero said.
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year student in the Agriculture institute, and Barker believe the College of Humanities and Social Sciences may have begun enforcing the policy in some of its departments. The implementation phase of the policy got caught up among other agenda items, however, and never took off. Student Government will now begin work to ensure the policy becomes universal throughout all classes. Student Government has now gained the support of CHASS Dean Jeffery Braden and interim Associate Dean of
Academic Affairs Victoria Gallagher in moving the policy forward, aiming to begin the enforcement of the policy at the beginning of the 2011 fall semester. Barker said he hopes the policy will become a good no-cost solution that will empower driven students and “help them graduate on time in the face of budget cuts.”
“We’re starting to see a slight uptake, but it’s just speculation at this point in time”
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tighten up,” Barker said. “We’re looking for a way to fill up those seats.” The force drop policy will require professors to take attendance for the first two days of class. The professor will then report all students who are listed with unexcused absences for both days to the Office of Registration and Records, which will drop them from the course.
However, if students find their summer plans are in conflict with the start of the semester, they can avoid losing their classes by contacting the professor ahead of time. Professors would have the power to prevent individual students from being dropped and would be allowed to practice discretion. A lthough Student Government intended to begin enforcing the policy at the beginning of the 2010 fall semester, the University never fully implemented it. Student Senators Abbi Davis, a second
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Sitting in Engineering Buiding iii, Chris Dunn, a senior in aerospace engineering, works on a lab report for MaE 469. “Even though it doesn’t have to do with what i’m doing, the class itself isn’t bad,” Dunn said. “But the lab reports take way too much time for the class only being worth one hour.”
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gineering major Garik Sadovy, this lack of criticism for the University’s franchise is likely due to the nature of the student body looking at the surface of the organization rather than its deeply held values. “In the fast food industry, the vision and purpose behind food is obscure beyond simply providing cheap and fast food to a consuming nation,” Sadovy said. “The average college student doesn’t have the time or impetus to be concerned
with investigating a cause behind their food.” According to Brackett, Chickfil-A’s bias - perceived or real - is not reflective of any University employees or representatives. “University Dining welcomes all students, faculty and staff into all of our locations. We also welcome anyone to apply to work at our locations. University Dining in no way discriminates against sexual preference, religious preference, race or gender,” Brackett said. “Chick-fil-A has always been one of our most popular locations and remains one of our most visited retail operations.”
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The University has a diversity policy and it states that the University supports gays and gay rights. The Winshape Foundation, which receives 98 percent of its funding from Chick-Fil-A, out-rightly denounces gay rights.
Our OpiniOn: There are those who disagree with the Chick-Fil-A on their stance against gay marriage, but students have the right to choose what they buy. However, this also comes with the responsibility of giving their money to a cause they may or may not agree with and it is up to them to decide.
he most popular dining venue on campus is embroiled in controversy. After Chick-fil-A’s charity arm, the Winshape Foundation, was discovered to have various ties to organizations that lobby against gay marriage, many of the restaurant chain’s franchisees found themselves deep in the gay marriage debate. This doesn’t include the location owned by University Dining yet, but it is up to students to voice their opinions for or against its continued operation. Chick-fil-A is not flagrantly discriminating against gays. They will sell a chicken sandwich to anyone who wants to buy one. The Winshape Foundation, however, is tied to organizations that promote only heterosexual marriage and it
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gets 98 percent of its funding from Chick-fil-A. This means some organizations lobbying against gay marriage are indirectly receiving funding from Chick-fil-A and the University. The University has a policy on diversity, and Chancellor Woodson has issued a statement about diversity at N.C. State. The relationship between Winshape’s contributions and University diversity is arguable. Though in Woodson’s diversity statement he does mention changes in ideas and practices in the world and how “we must now fully embrace them with open arms,” the money going from our franchised Chickfil-A to Winshape and on to
other organiztions against gay marriage is not embracing new ideas. It is unlikely that University Dining is going to shut down its most popular venue due to the actions of a charity organization it is indirectly funding unless students speak up. Universities across the country have been struggling with the issue about how to deal with their own campus locations of Chick-fil-A. The only location to close was at Indiana University at South Bend and it reopened after religious groups claimed the university was infringing on religious liberties. This is yet to be heard on our campus.
This issue will have to be decided in the Atrium by the students. We have to take into account where the money we give for our chicken sandwich and waffle fries goes, and decide for ourselves if our chicken sandwich is really worth the cause its supporting. Though we do not expect that we will ever walk into an empty Chickfil-A, we would hope people consider what their money really supports. Someday, when the issue of gay rights is put to rest, it is unlikely anyone will ever think the decisions made hinged upon chicken sandwiches. There will be many who, as a show of solidarity, never eat at Chick-fil-A again and many who will never stop. It is up to each of us to decide what truly is the cost of that chicken sandwich.
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overnor Perdue has given us an opportunity to try our hand at balancing the budget of North Carolina through an online game called ‘Balancing the Budget Challenge with Charlie.’ While the governor wanted to get voters to see what decision and considerations go into balancing Pranay he bud ge t, Deshpande tthe game has Staff Columnist the potential to provide the governor a look at the opinions and priorities of the people of North Carolina. North Carolina is dealing with a budget deficit of $2.4 billion. It is a great initiative by the Governor’s Office to spread awarene s s about t he re a l it y of the budget situation with a simple and easy-tounderstand g a me . T he numbers in t he ga me’s budge t a re based on real data and real government institutions. They give a fair idea about the scenarios and the adversity the governor, the legislature and the people are facing with this deficit. However this game could be used in a more productive way. It would be much more effective if users’ results were recorded. The game could operate as an opinion poll. By recording the results at the end of the game, the governor and the legislature can paint a picture of N.C.’s opinion on the state budget cuts. The items users choose during the game illustrate their opinion and how they prioritize state programs. If the governor and the legislature considers user’s opinions seriously, they will make cuts and
save programs according to how the majority feels. Currently the game is available to anyone and can be played any number of times without authentication. However if the Governor’s Office required each person to register with a valid email address and their street address in North Carolina before playing, the Governor’s Office could use the data to create the opinion by assuring it is associated with a real address. While the governor and the legislators make the final decision, the people of North Carolina should also experience the tough decision-making process. Everyone should try the game once to understand the different options on the table and their impact on the budget. This will help them realize the importance and impact of each decision t he governor a nd legislators makes regarding the budget. The governor and the legislature should never neglect the opinions of the people they represent. This game has the potential to be an innovative and unique way of gathering people’s opinions for consideration. This game is a tool to understand the priorities the people of N.C. have for the budget. Take advantage of this easyto-use tool already available to the public and and should be used appropriately and effectively by the Governor’s Office.
“The governor and the legislature should never neglect the opinions of the people they represent. ”
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Do your politics affect what you buy? By BRETT MORRIS
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o that student organizations may remain fully functional while Talley Student Center renovations begin, organizations are relocating to Harrelson Ha l l. The common knowledge a mong st udents is that Harrelson Ha ll is best described Trey as an architect’s mistake. Ferguson T h i s rou nd Deputy monstrosity Viewpoint has housed a Editor wider variety of classes than the RBC Center has had different shows. With its new purpose to serve student organizations, Harrelson will act as the temporary student center until the completion of the new Talley in late 2014. Along with this, administrators encounter the problem of making this revolting eye sore welcoming to students. This problem is not only an administration issue, but as students, ours as well. While the main determining factor of judging Harrelson Hall is based off its level of attractiveness, the true factor should be the name behind the building. While students constantly complain about walking to their various GEP classes up the steep ramp, many do not know the meaningful history behind this structure. According NCSU’s facilities website, Harrelson is the first cylindrical classroom built on
a university campus. The name comes from the first N.C. State alumnus to serve as its chief administrator, John William Harrelson. Harrelson was a mechanical engineer, as well as president of his senior class and the Mechanical Society while at N.C. State. He was also captain of the student military unit, class historian and business manager of State’s yearbook, the Agromeck. As if that wasn’t enough, he was the valedictorian of his 1907 class. This type of involvement defines the student experience and describes students today. As students, we are constantly busy with various extracurricular activities, but we maintain our focus on the success of our academic career. Upon graduation Harrelson taught mathematics at N.C. State, and then ser ved as a C olonel i n World War I and Deputy Chief of specialized training in World War II. Like many alumni, Harrelson was able to take the education he received from N.C. State to better improve the University as well as the nation. Since he touched so many lives, Harrelson’s name felt like the best-suited name for such a different type of classroom when the building was constructed in 1961.
Knowing the history, students should realize Harrelson Hall is not merely any old building, but a symbol of the involved student. Before complaining about the lack of attractiveness of the building, students should embrace the meaning of the name of such a structure. As the Harrelson’s biography describes, his building is meant to inspire students to be the best they can be, both academically and extracurricularly. While Student Centers Board of Directors, Administration and Campus Marketing are trying to find more ways to make this monument appealing for students to utilize it as a resource, it is ultimately up the students to use it. John Harrelson was the essence of the success that we would like to achieve while at N.C. State. Because of this, it only seems fitting that the building in honor of him should be used as a student center.
“It only seems fitting that the building in honor of [Harrelson] should be used as a student center.”
Send Trey your thoughts on Harrelson Hall to letters@technicianonline. com.
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First I would like to introduce myself: I am Katina Mitchell, a sophomore in engineering and a current student living on food stamps. I am writing to you about the CSLEPS movie focused on local poverty article you published on Feb. 24, 2011. Many people do not understand the hardships faced by those in society living on food stamps and most commonly assume that they are lazy, but I am a full-time student with two part time jobs and every single day is a struggle. The CSLEPS movie article was simply excellent, but sadly I was not in town to see the movie. I personally felt that the article truly helped bring awareness to campus about local poverty and the issues many people in our area face with using food stamps. I do believe that that most students do not live off food stamps, but I’m sure there is someone in their life that does. That someone the student could possibly know has to go through the dilemma of buying lessexpensive and unhealthy foods to make it through the month on their food stamps, which in turn leads to unhealthy people who can also become overweight and leads to other issues. I trust that someday these issues will be challenged within the system, but until then bringing knowledge and understanding to those who do not use food stamps will be the best way to keep awareness of the issues. Katina Mitchell sophomore, engineering
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Disney Club revives childhood memories two teams and answer difficult trivia questions pertaining to Disney films. Next, they watch the selected film for the week. The club gained notice from students because of its advertising in the Free Expression tunnel and around Elizabeth Ayskew campus. They decide during each Staff Writer meeting if and when they want to With Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 paint an advertisement. “If we want to paint a mural, we get as the top-grossing film of 2010, the popularity of animated movies with people to do that,” Whitehead said. When the club showed The Lion “kids” of all ages has increased tremendously. From adults who grew up King last semester, club members went with these movies to children who are out to the Free Expression tunnel and being introduced to them for the first painted a mural that featured Simba, time, animated movies have a solid the main character of the film. The club also ventured out a few fanbase that continues to grow. And so it should not shock anyone weeks ago to see the new film, I Am that a group of college students get Number Four, which is distributed by together to watch their favorite child- Touchstone Pictures, an alternate film hood movies every Thursday evening. label associated with Disney. The club members all enjoy the club The Disney Movie Club was started by Tony Whitehead, a sophomore in for many reasons, but mainly because electrical and computer engineer- they get to watch Disney movies and reminisce about ing, who is also their childhoods. the club presi“I haven’t seen dent. There was a Disney movie an identical club in forever,” said at Whitehead’s Travis Kling, a high school, the junior in history. North Carolina “It’s fairly nosSchool of Science talgic to watch and Math, and he them,” thought it was a Tony Whitehead, sophomore in Kling also enclub worth havelectrical and computer enginering joys attending ing here as well. meetings because The club began having meetings last semester, around he likes being exposed to films he may not have seen. October. “And there are, oddly enough, Dis“It’s a way for all of us to meet people who love Disney movies and have a ney movies that I haven’t seen,” he said. good time,” Whitehead said. Kling explained that he enjoys that The usual order of events at a typical meeting is to play Disney Jeop- the films that are relatively simple ardy, where club members split into compared to more adult-oriented
Students gather every Thursday night to watch Disney movies and reminisce with like-minded fans.
“It’s a way for all of us to meet people who love Disney movies and have a good time.”
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Judith King, a sophomore in biological sciences, tony Whitehead, a sophomore in electrical and computer engineering, and maree Pascall, a sophomore in zoology, paint a mural of the Lion King in the free expression tunnel to advertise their screening of the film.
films. “There’s so much in modern society where there’s so much innuendo. It’s a breath of fresh air,” Kling said. Clayton Price, a freshman in electrical and computer engineering, loves watching the films because they are a part of our popular culture. “I enjoy watching these movies,” Price said. “I mean, they’re really well known movies and they’re fun.” Kling attended meetings of the club after being invited by Whitehead.
“I worked with Tony at summer camp and he was like, ‘Do you want to come see a Disney movie?’” Kling said. Price was involved in the club at NCSSM along with Whitehead. “And it’s a fun environment so I joined it here,” Price said. Whitehead said he started the club as a way to meet new people and have fun with something everyone enjoyed. “I figured the coolest people to meet and the one thing we would have in
common is that we like Disney movies,” he said. All of the members would encourage other students to join the club or just to attend a few meetings. “We have an entire room. And it’s lots of fun,” Kling said. “It’s a great way to meet new people.” “I could watch it at home on my own,” Whitehead said, “but it’s more fun to watch with a bunch of people who like Disney movies. We always have a good time.”
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Controversy arises over new Epic shooter ‘Bulletstorm’ Students voice their opinions on Bulletstorm, the notoriously violent and crude new FPS from Raleigh’s own Epic Studios. Brooke Shafranek Staff Writer It may not be the most original video game ever, but Bulletstorm knows what it is, what it wants to achieve and what it has to do to bring it there. The game was released Feb. 22 and has the gaming community spinning with controversy. So far, the f irst-person shooter Bulletstorm has been successful, despite the harsh words against it. The game scored 9.1/10 from CVG, 9/10 from Eurogamer, 9.25/10 from Game Informer and 10/10 from GamesRadar. Fox News ran a piece questioning whether or not Bulletstorm was the most violent video game to date. The game
was targeted because of its strong profanity, crudeness and sexual nature. During the broadcast, Fox had psychologist Carole Lieberman on the show, who stated that videogames have become increasingly violent. “This has the psychological impact of doubling the excitement, stimulation and incitement to copycat acts,” Lieberman said. “The increase in rapes can be attributed, in large part, to the playing out of such scenes in video games.” Gamers were angered at such remarks, arguing that because the game was geared towards adults, the accusations were out of line. Nick Toptine, a freshman in computer science, said gamers are outraged because the game is rated M for Mature, which should be enough of a deterrent to younger gamers. “Carole [Lieberman] failed to cite any studies or sources with her claims,” Toptine said.
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“And, it’s been shown that the away much of what the game number of [reported] rapes has is meant to be.” Ryan Palmer, a junior in been in decline.” “Bulletstorm has been in biology, doesn’t have an issue no way marketed towards with the Bulletstorm’s level of children,” said Toptine, “and violence. “I really do not think that the shouldn’t be subject to such baseless accusations and false game is too violent,” said Palminformation that negatively im- er. “I think of all the places for pacts the gaming community.” violence, video games is the Hal Levy of the National most proper place for it. They Youth Rights Association said can make it as ridiculous and the game promotes innovative extreme as [gamers] want, and thinking through dispatching it doesn’t hurt anyone.” Some of the skill shots are enemies in unique ways. “Plenty of emotionally un- named after sexual acts, such stable adults will play [Bullet- as the gang-bang, which is storm] and be fine,” Levy said. achieved by using an explosive In response, EA games said flail gun to blow up a group of “Bulletstorm is a work of enter- enemies. Some skill shots are tainment fiction” and is “an ex- also aimed at shooting enemy pression of creative entertain- genitalia. “My favorite thing about ment for adults.” Nonetheless, Sally High- t h e g a m e c u r r e nt l y i s smith, a freshman in psychol- the skillshots,” Toptine said. ogy, does worry about the level “Sure, they’re gruesome, but they’re a wonderful change of violence in videogames. “There’s a certain point of pace from all the other FPS where you need to stop play- games out there right now. It’s ing videogames if you start to just a new dynamic that works act out or whatever,” said High- wonderfully and makes you try your hardest to do as many as smith. “.” The plot of Bulletstorm is a you can as often as you can so courtesy of epic games simple one: It is the 26th cen- you can keep your ammo reBulletstorm, developed by People Can Fly and published by epic tury, and space pirate Grayson serves up in the campaign.” Studios, has been garnering a great deal of hostility due to its Bulletstorm was produced over-the-top violent content and graphic language. Hunt, betrayed by his commanding officer, makes a by Epic Games, the same com“People are attracted to the ing competition on Facebook pany famous drunken atfor the Gears different gameplay and futuris- to have Snoop Dogg play a free tempt at a suiof War series. tic setting of the game,” Palmer concert at the winning college’s cide mission. The Epic Edi- said. “I have really enjoyed the campus. N.C. State is in third The game tion of Bul- new developments in the FPS place, behind University of then focuses letstorm in- game style that Halo and Call of Oklahoma Norman Campus on trying to c lu d e s t h e Duty have brought about, and I and UNC-Chapel Hill. get off of a Sally Highsmith really hopes Gears 3 Beta. am excited for these brand new monster-ridThe beta was ways to kill fictional people, that Snoop Dogg will be playden planet. only for play- with these new and very cre- ing at N.C. State in the future The game because of this competition. ers who pre- ative weapons.” was censored “I think it is so cool that a vidToptine thinks that overall, ordered the in Germany eogame is doing this,” HighEpic edition the game is a success. due to t he “The graphics and sound smith said. “I normally don’t for the Xbox crude, vulgar design are wonderful, even pay attention to videogames, 360. a nd sex ua l “The Gears on my non-HD TV,” Toptine but this is really awesome and content. TopSally Highsmith, freshman in 3 Beta likely said. “The views are spectacu- students can vote daily for tine is surpsycology h ad s ome - lar throughout, and the levels Snoop to come to State.” prised t hat Bulletstorm continues to hold thing to do were built perfectly.” the game was Bulletstorm and Gears of War a place among the top ten best with its popularity,” Toptine merely censored. “The game was not outright said, “but only for some. Pre- aside, Palmer is a fan of Epic sellers at game retailers and banned in Germany as many orders for the PC and PS3 were Games because of their out- is expected to earn over $4.5 million. games with as much or more for the Limited Edition, and the reach to campuses. “I really like how Bulletgore and vulgar language have lack of beta was the only difstorm is sponsoring the free been,” Toptine said. “They ference.” Palmer said he thinks the Snoop Dogg concert for college are also censoring the ragdoll physics, dismemberment, game sets a great standard for campuses,” Palmer said. Bulletstorm is featuring a votsplatter and blood, taking videogames.
“I’m concerned, because my brother plays videogames, and he seems more aggressive because of it.”
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MovieFest showcases best student filmmakers Top Winners aT The n.C. sTaTe Campus movieFesT Finale
Students were given a camera, a computer with editing software and a week to create their own five-minute masterpieces.
Best Picture - The Revolutionary Directed by Nicholas Sailer
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Witherspoon Student Cinema was the setting for the finale of the N.C. State Campus MovieFest this Sunday. Student filmmakers from across campus came together to see which 16 films were considered this year’s best, as well as to find out who would take home the prize for Best Comedy, Best Drama and Best Picture. Campus MovieFest celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. For the past decade, they have provided students on college campuses the necessary equipment to make a five-minute short film. This is the third time the competition has come to the University, and it was the biggest turnout yet. With just an HD camera and a Mac installed with Final Cut Studio, 119 student teams had one week to make their films. The sixteen films aired last night were deemed the best of the bunch. The quality of the films was ref lected by the lavish set-up in the Witherspoon lobby. A red carpet was rolled out at the entrance, and there was a display where students could see themselves on a 3D television screen. The student filmmakers were similarly pulled into the spirit, as many of the teams arrived in suits and dresses. Aaron Daeke, a freshman in general engineering and team leader on the film The End of Facebook, said the enthusiasm for the event comes from the enjoyment of the process. “I think everyone should enter Campus MovieFest,” Daeke said, “even if they have never made a video or movie before. The whole experience of making a movie in a week is so much fun.” Once the show got under way, a wide variety of genres were represented. Comedies, dramas, documentaries and even horror films were all screened, and the response from students was positive all around. Ann Daykin, promotions manager for Campus MovieFest, said the variety of the movies screened can be attributed to the judges selected for the event. “At each event, we make sure we get
Best Drama - Walkman Directed by Josh Bielick Best Comedy - Panda Bear Affair Directed by David Schlukbier and Ginny Lam Best Actor - Charlie Allen in The Revolutionary Best Actress - Rhonda Bennetone in Damn the Clock
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Students at the Campus Movie Festival cheer and reach as hosts throw T-shirts into the crowd. Apart from viewing the student-made films, the audience had the chance to win prizes in a raffle, including iPod Shuffles and photo editing software. This was the tenth year the festival has been held.
an eclectic group [of judges], so that Wake Up! It’s Serious used local stoall different tastes are accounted for,” ries of hardship to highlight national Daykin said. “Then, the judges will issues of topics such as living on food look at factors such as the production stamps and discrimination. After the screening of the top sixvalue and storyline of a film to make teen films, a highlight reel was played, their final decisions.” The films were aired in four blocks, showing some of the best moments from the entries with intermisthat were unable sions used to to be screened. hand out door All of the films, prizes and thank w he t he r t he y the various sponwere screened or sors of the event. not, are viewable The films all proat the Campus vided different MovieFest weblevels of entersite. tainment, and As the night each managed ended, it came to rise above the time to antime and budget Ann Daykin, promotions manager for nounce the winconstraints of the Campus MoveFest ners in the top project. five categories. T he comedy So We’ve Got a Guy…, winner of the The winners of the three best film most popular category on the Campus awards will move on to the internaMovieFest website, highlighted the tional grand finale competition, held difficulties of making a film in such in Hollywood this June. Best actress went to Rhonda Bena short amount of time. Meanwhile, documentary films like Stamps and netone, for her performance in Damn
“At each event, we make sure we get an eclectic group [of judges], so that all different tastes are accounted for.”
the Clock, a drama about an overworked woman who yearns for a world without time. Best actor, meanwhile, went to Charlie Allen, the star of The Revolutionary. In a story of a dystopian future for America, Allen’s performance provided the driving force for the entire film. Allen said he was surprised to win the award. “I was speechless,” Allen said. “I’ve never won anything like this before, so I’m absolutely honored to have done so.” Panda Bear Affair, a movie about the life of a street advertiser wearing a panda costume, took home best comedy. The film successfully merged kung-fu moves with a quirky romance, and was also a favorite among the audience. Ginny Lam, a graduate in learning studies and co-director of Panda Bear Affair, said the film came from the group’s shared interest in kung fu. “We all practice kung-fu together,” Lam said, “and we were all fans of Kung Fu Panda. It was a theme we were all passionate about, and we wanted
to bring that into real life and give it a twist.” For best drama, the award went to Walkman. A film without any dialogue, Walkman was about a man walking the streets of Raleigh, trying to find a way home. Josh Bielick, a junior in business management and photographer for Student Media, was the director of Walkman. He said he wanted to showcase his experience in traveling around Raleigh. “It was very much a visual feature, because I wanted to feature Raleigh, and tell a story from the perspective of just walking around the city,” Bielick said. The last award given was best picture, and the award went to The Revolutionary. The film’s win was well received by the audience, who cheered loudly as the production team took the stage. Judging based on the turnout in Witherspoon, this year’s Campus MovieFest was a huge success, drawing crowds of N.C. State students who cheered their fellow classmates to victory. To follow this year’s winners as they enter the next stage of the competition, check out www.campusmoviefest.com.
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gram. “I love playing baseball and softball, and I always had a desire to umpire,” Wilson said. “I’ve enjoyed umpiring, because I have met so many people on campus.” Junior in civil engineering, Tyler Wooten also believes that getting involved is a great way to meet new people. Wooten is an official for basketball and a team player on a basketball and softball team. “Through my involvement with not only playing on a team for Campus Rec, but officiating, I have met some of the nicest people,” Wooten said. “I love having fun with my friends while playing a sport that I love or even officiating it.” There are essentially no rule changes for this softball season. Campus Recreation uses Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) rules pertaining to the size and weight of a bat, how the pitcher should
from Addidas, endorsing the league. It is the first endorsement of its kind for rugby in America. “There is an advantage to being sponsored by such a big brand name. Addidas is coming out with a new rugby line and is using this league as its flagship,” Bryan Maxwell, club president, said. “Teams are in the purchasing phase right now, customizing the gear.” The attention the sport gains when creating such a powerful league with the rivalries that exist in the ACC also boosts the attention the sport will receive. “I think what it does is makes our league structure more fan friendly to the average sports enthusiast because it is an ACC league and it is easy for people to understand,” McAllister said. Specifically for State, the team hopes recruiting and fanfare will rise. “It is going to bring a lot more
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trips themselves take some commitment to the sport, being part of the team itself is not much of a time commitment compared to some other sports. “As far as the trips go, it can be time consuming. It is an entire weekend commitment,” Sluder said. “But as far
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Ryan Miller, a senior in mechanical engineering, tries to throw out another player during the intramural softball championship. Miller’s team, “Where My Pitches At?,” lost to “Playa Hataz.”
pitch during a game, etc. The playoffs will commence two weeks following spring break, and, this year, every team makes it to the playoffs. However, because of weather
delays, Sebring is not sure when the tournament will begin. “There are a multitude of cancellations and postponements. So, games are being needed to move back in order
to get them in, therefore the tournament might be moved back,” Sebring said
as other time commitments, we don’t practice during the week and we only have one meeting each week on Tuesdays that don’t last very long. So if you want to give up five weekends to have an awesome time, it really is worth it.” Evers said the trips are a normal part of ski racing, and that is what makes it fun for her. “Anyone who has racing experience knows you have to travel sometimes long distanc-
es to get to mountains,” Evers said. “That’s what makes it fun. You get to know the people you travel with, and it makes you feel more like a part of the team.” Though she has already committed five weekends of her time to the ski team, Evers will now also spend her entire spring break skiing in another state. While it may not be where she planned on spending her
break, Evers said traveling to Sun Valley should be a great experience. “Nationals will take up my entire spring break,” Evers said. “But I get to train, which I don’t get to do here, and we’ll be in Sun Valley. I know a lot of people here think of resorts in Colorado when they think of skiing destinations, but Sun Valley is absolutely beautiful.” Evers will travel to Idaho on Sunday and stay until the
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following Sunday. She will be competing in two races against the highest level of competition. While she may be traveling alone, she said she has a lot of friends that she has met while competing with the Pack. But when she gets back, win or lose, Sluder said she can’t wait to work with Evers again next season. “It’s great to have her on the team. It adds another level to our racing and she really has
attention to N.C.State rugby, especially in national forums,” McAllister said. “It would be a lot easier to recruit now, going into places saying come out and play UNC and Duke for the chance at a National Title.” The team plays Saturday versus UVA, one of the teams picked to win the ACRL, at home. In a preseason coaches poll Virginia Tech was picked to win the league with UVA in second and State finishing fourth. “We need this victory in order to be competitive in the league,” Mcallister said. The top two finishing teams in the ACRL with have a neutral site game with the winner advancing to the National Tournament. There are 16 Division-I leagues and the winner of each league will compete in the National Tournament. “We cant afford to mess up or have a bad game the rest of the year. We have to play consistently good every weekend,” Maxwell said.
been like a mentor to me,” Sluder said. “She has so much training and she can give us all tips, which is great for anyone who wants to compete in skiing.”
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• 10 days until the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off in Greensboro.
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• 93 Notre Dame 72 Villanova 75 Kansas State 70 Texas 73 Bethune-Cookman 60 NCCU
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Undefeated Evers cruising into Nationals
White named player of the week For the second time this season, redshirt senior guard Amber White was named the ACC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week. In the final week of the season, White helped lead the Pack to a 2-1 record, including a career high performance in the final game of the regular season against Wake Forest, where she put up a career high 33 points. Over the course of the three games, White averaged 24.3 points, 6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3 steals per game. Source: N.c. State athleticS
Women’s golf drops in second round After finishing round one in a tie for second place at +17, the women’s golf team regressed, dropping down to eleventh place after shooting a +32 in the second round of the tournament. Sitting at an overall 49-over, the women are 20 strokes out of first place FIU. Leading the way for the Pack is freshman Maureen Dunnagan, who sits in 19th place after shooting a +5, 77, on Monday. Source: N.c. State athleticS
men’s basketball standings School
Conference
Overall
Duke
12-2
26-3
UNC
12-2
22-6
FSU
10-4
20-8
VT
9-5
19-8
CU
8-6
19-9
MD
7-7
18-11
BC
7-7
17-11
MIAMI
5-9
17-12
NCSU
5-9
15-13
UVA
5-9
14-14
GT
3-11
11-17
1-13
8-21
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Kirsten Evers will be traveling to Sun Valley to compete in Nationals. Cory Smith Deputy Sports Editor
While many college students will be spending their spring breaks traveling out of state to sandy beaches or visiting family, Kirsten Evers, a junior in graphic design, will be spending her spring break in Sun Valley, Id., in sub-freezing weathers. Evers joined the club ski team at the beginning of this year and has had instant success. She has competed in ten races over the course of five weekends and has won every race, which including the Regional competition which propelled her to compete in Nationals in Sun Valley. While Evers was not quite sure she would be able to win at first, she said after her first race she knew she could do more than just compete with the rest of the racers. “I didn’t really know what to expect going into the first race,” Evers said. “But from what Camille [Sluder] told me, I knew that I had a good chance at being in the top three. I won the first race by [nearly] two seconds, and everyone kept saying, ‘Whoa, where did you come from?’ It was definitely an eye-opening experience.” Sluder, a sophomore in
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Junior skier Kirsten Evers flies down the mountain at the regionals Giant slalom at Hunter Mountain, NY on Feb. 19. Evers won the event with a combined 1:36:92 time.
chemistry, is one of the race captains on the team, and she was the only competitive female skier on the team last year. Sluder said she was not only excited to have another female skier join the team, but when she was first introduced to Evers, she knew that she was special. “When I first met Kirsten, I just asked her the typical questions we always ask,” Sluder
said. “But from her responses, I could tell that she was going to be one of the best in the conference. I kept telling her that she wasn’t going to have any competition, and now that she’s going to nationals, I can say, ‘Told ya so.’ ” Evers has been a competitive skier for much longer than just this year. She is originally from Sammamish, Wa., and moved to Seattle. While living in Washington,
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Last big intramural sport kicks season off. Rebecca Fiorentino Staff Writer
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Today BASEBALL VS. DAVIDSON Doak Field at Dail Park, 3 p.m.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL @ VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA., 7 p.m.
on his way to score a try in a game of rugby, craig Denker (right), a freshmen in criminology, stiff arms a Georgia tech player. Greg Hesler (left) is a senior in mechanical engineering. the Wolfpack beat the Yellow Jackets 34-4.
WOMEN’S GOLF @ SIR PIZZA CARDS CHALLENGE Weston, Fla., all day
Rugby enters a new league
Quote of the day “I kept telling her that she wasn’t going to have any competition, and now that she’s going to nationals, I can say, ‘Told ya so..” sophomore skier Camille Sluder
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to some of the best mountains. I think that I appreciate those opportunities a lot more now.” The team itself traveled to several mountains, such as Beech Mountain and Bryce Resort, to race competitively. But Evers and Sluder were the only two female skiers to travel to each competition. Sluder said that while the
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Evers was able to race at a competitive level that is simply not available in North Carolina. Evers said where she is from helped her a lot when she began skiing for the Wolfpack. “I think [my success] has everything to do with the fact that I’m from Washington and had the opportunities that I had,” Evers said. “The top racers in this area didn’t have all of the coaches, hills, camps or even the opportunity to travel
Newly formed ACRL league allows rugby to pick up Addidas sponsorship. Jon Goodman Senior Staff Writer
State has moved up to Division-I to compete in the ACRL against the top competition in the area. Nine of 12 ACC schools are in the ACRL, with the exception of Boston College, the University of Miami and Florida State University. And the team won its first game in the newly formed At la nt ic Coast Rugby League, Feb. 26 at Georgia Tech. The Pack beat the Yellow Jackets 34-6. “It’s our natural rivals, all of the teams are in the ACC,” coach Robert McAllister said. “It is definitely a step up for us in compe-
tition level, we had been com- decided that the national peting at the Division II level, playoff structured formed we’ve moved up a level to get off of that.” Wake Forest head coach into this league.” The new league was formed Patrick Kane initiated and in response to the playoff for- drove the institution of mat of USA Rugby. It was felt the ACRL. Kane also cothat with the current struc- founded the Atlantic Coast ture not all teams were able Invitational Tournament in 2008 and to compete t he 2010 at the highest Tournalevels nationment was ally. The new t he f irst league would within a f ford t hat the ACRL. opportunity. State won “The the tourc oache s i n nament, this area dedefeating c id e d t h at U NC i n the schools the final. would have club president Bryan Maxwell The a compet ileague tion amongst grants the themselves that would have some mean- teams other opportunities ing to their players and then as well such a sponsorship other leagues quickly formed,” McAllister said. “Then it was rugby continued page 7
“Addidas is coming out with a new rugby line and is using this league as its flagship.”
top three team names per division Coed 1. If your Scared go to Church 2. One hit Wonders 3. We’ve got the runs
Intramural softball kicked Men’s open off its season Sunday, Feb. 1. Size: XL Qty: 12 20th and is now in its second 2. Done in five week. Most teams now have 3. Turkish G’s played at least one game and should play one more before Grad/Fac/Staff spring break. However, some 1. Montreal Exponets games have been postponed 2. Graduathletes or canceled due to rain fall, 3. Caught Looking and teams may not be able to Source: campuS rec get their two games in before spring break. Registration began Jan. 31st ther involved and gives them and concluded on Feb. 7th with a chance to share their photos 155 teams signing up in eight the games, while allowing the different divisions including managers to write up recaps of Men’s open, women’s open, each game. Eleven faculty/graduate/staff Graduate/Faculty/Staff, Fraternity, Sorority, men’s residence, teams are in that division this women’s residence and co-rec. year. With a valid Carmichael Gy m pass, According to faculty and Matt Sebring, staff memassistant dibers are elirector of all gible to play intramural in any other sports, there division, if is a limit of 128 they do not teams that are want to play eligible to play. in their spe“This year c i f ic d iv iwe have 135 sion. team playing If a student because of the does not large amount want to play of s t udent s assitant director Matt Sebring on a sports w a nt i n g t o team, he or play,” Sebring she has the said. “There is a waiting list of 20 teams with option of applying for a job men’s open being the largest through Campus Recreation to be a scorekeeper or officiator. division.” Justin Wilson, a senior in A new feature this year is that team managers can upload communication, has been ofphotos, check out the intra- ficiating softball for four years mural, club, and varsity sports now and enjoys being part of schedules and write game sum- the Campus Recreation promaries at go.ncsu.edu/sports. This new system helps to get players and managers furim continued page 7
“Games are being needed to move back in the order to get them in, therefore the tournament might be moved back.”