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Members of Tuffy the mascot’s family have been poisioned. Staff Writer
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In light of recent events on campus, N.C. State employees and students are encouraged to uphold their responsibilities if they are aware of a crime on campus. University employees are required to report any information about sexual assaults through Clery Act reporting. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, better known as the Clery Act, is a federal statute enacted in 1990 that requires universities to disclose certain safety information and crime statistics. It is named after Jeanne Clery, a 19-yearold college student who was raped and murdered by a fellow student at Lehigh University in 1986. The Clery Act requires the university to publish an annual security report containing crime statistics for the previous three years as well as a public crime log, which details the past two months’ worth of reported crime information. In mid-April 2011, the Act was updated by the federal Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, endorsed by Security on Campus, Inc., a national non-profit organization. According to a SOC press release, the Campus SaVE Act updates the Clery Act by providing “a better framework for the sexual assault education and victims’ rights currently offered by colleges and universities, and expanding them to also cover domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.” The update to the Clery Act’s provisions reflects the lessons learned about what works to prevent cam-
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Tuffy, a Tamascan bred dog and the University’s chosen canine mascot, is safe and sound and under “stepped up security,” but four of Tuffy’s pack, including her father and mother, have been maliciously poisoned with a nearlethal antifreeze agent, according to Christina Bannow, Tuffy’s pack owner. A neighbor dug a hole near the fence guarding Tuffy’s pack in
Elizabeth City, N.C., and then plant- a Virginia hospital and remain there, ed antifreeze-laced fish where Tuffy’s according to Bannow. There are two pack could smell main types of acand then dig up tive ingredients the fish, according in two separately to Bannow. They available forms proceeded to dig of anitfreeze: one up the contamigenera l ly safe, nated fish, and and one generthen were sent ally deadly. Ethylto veterinarians ene glycol, which at Pa squot a n k causes acute renal Animal HospiKristen Gentry, senior in chemistry. failure in canines, tal. Tuffy was not generally causes with his pack, and canine death within 24 to 36 hours, therefore not exposed to the poison. One of the pack has been released, according to Clinical Associate Profeswhile the other three were moved to sor Steve Marks.
“I don’t understand how a pet owner could consciously poison another animal.”
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re you graduating soon? Are you still unemployed and want to avoid the college cliche of moving in to your parents’ basement? As part of its “Senior Week” activities, the Senior Class Council, under the leadership of political science major Kristy Craig, invited etiquette and protocol consultant Lu Ann Ely-Rudolph to discuss proper etiquette in the professional realm. The Technician also spoke with University Career Center Director, Carol Schroeder. Check out their list of do’s and don’t’s for navigating the professional scene.
Don’t use email as a substitute for interactions. Email is great to use for scheduling things, but it should never be used as a substitute for face to face interactions. When you are sending emails, you should always reply to the email and not start a new thread. As well, make sure you sign your emails with your name, not just your initials. Rudolph said you should generally give someone 24 hours to respond to emails. however, if you need a quicker response, you should always call. “Never send me an email that says you’re still waiting for my response. The phone works,” Rudolph said.
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Do Phones and People Do give your full attention to the person you are talking to, not to your phone. Rudolph suggested an easy way to make sure you aren’t distracted by your phone while in a meeting or interview is to leave your phone in the car. However, if you are expecting an important call, Rudolph said to make sure you warn the person you are speaking with that you are expecting it. Rudolph said, “If you answer your phone while talking to me, I’ll turn and walk away because you didn’t excuse yourself. Your time is not more important than mine.”
The proper way to shake someone’s hand is with your right hand so the base of your thumbs meet, followed by a few pumps originating from your elbow, not your shoulder. The only instance where shaking hands is not allowed, is when you are ill. However, it is necessary to explain why you are refusing the handshake. “Having strong body language, a firm handshake and a confident smile goes a long way in these situations,” Schroeder said.
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someone, the looser your lips are,” Rudolph said. Therefore, you should always sit in a chair with a straight back. Women should keep their legs crossed at the ankles. Men should sit with both feet firmly on the ground. Showing the soles of your feet is considered the dirtiest part of the body in some cultures.
In a job interview or professional function, Schroeder said students need to focus on creating engaging conversations that delve into both parties’ interests. You need to make sure you talk about things other than you. “I don’t like the word ‘networking,’ but making connections to develop one on one connections. One of the classic mistakes students make is they think it’s all about them. They feel like they have to sell themselves, when they really need to figure out how to engage the person they are meeting and learn a bit about the other person to create and continue memorable conversations,” Schroeder said.
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According to Rudolph, women should never sit with their knees crossed, because it is unprofessional. “Showing your bare legs is an act of seduction. Your bare leg is put forward and your skirt is hiked up,” Rudolph said. As well, when you are standing, don’t lean against the wall, as it takes away 99 percent of your perceived power. “The more causal you are with
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“It’s often hard to know if an animal has ingested this sort of poison because it takes several hours for the effects to become apparent,” said Marks. Marks also said symptoms include vomiting, apaxio, and a drunken gate. Propylene glycol is considered to be less fatal, according to Marks. However, both active ingredients have a “sweet flavor,” to which canines are attracted by both smell and taste. Tuffy’s pack was poisoned with the more deadly antifreeze agent, evidenced by their “acting drunk.” Animals also appear intoxicated following the ingestion of ethylene
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According to Rudolph, whenever you go in for an interview, the first thing future employers do is Google your name. If you have a Facebook, they will read it. You should always make deactivate your account prior to searching for a job. “We’re a society that doesn’t know how share space without social interaction,” Rudolph said.
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