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Student Conduct to investigate incident
Officials say Injury at Kappa Alpha house could have implications on chapter Ty Johnson Editor-in-Chief
The Office of Student Conduct is conducting an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house early Sunday morning when a nonstudent was injured after he fell off a fire escape. Another student at the location was referred for underage alcohol possession, but the executive director of the national fraternity, Mic Wilson, said
more details of the incident would not be released until the investigation was complete. “There is an investigation going on,” Wilson said. “We are cooperating with University officials in addressing that.” Wilson said since there weren’t more specifics about the incident, it wasn’t clear if there would be ramifications for the chapter. “We have to really look and find out what occurred and find out if [the
chapter] will be sanctioned,” Wilson said. “All of that will have to come after the details are reported from the investigative reports.” Associate Director of Greek Life Shelly Dobek said Greek Life is not involved in the investigation, which is being conducted by Student Conduct. “We received notification from the headquarters that there is an investigation into what happened that evening,” Dobek said. “All we know is that a campus appearance ticket was
issued to the organization and that Student Conduct will be following up to find out whether the chapter was in any way responsible for what happened.” Dobek said it wasn’t evident yet whether Kappa Sigma, which has won the Face Award two years in a row, was to blame for the incident. The award recognizes outstanding chapter management, achievement, and program
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POLICe BlOTTER August 16 2:22 AM | Medical Assist Kappa Sigma Units responded to assist non-student who fell from fire escape. Student accepted referral for aid and abet underage possession and inflict/ threat of bodily harm. Another student was referred for underage alcohol
CHillin’ and Grillin’
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Counting off at the beginning of the State fanfare, Kendall Fitzgerald, senior in chemistry, rehearses with the marching band on Harris Field Friday.
Ireland Band Trip: It’s On! The band will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade after all. Allie Landry Staff Writer
The marching band’s trip to play in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland is back on after being canceled in mid-May. Interim Chancellor James Woodward revoked the original decision. The trip was canceled due to concerns related to state funding and budget cuts. Vice Chancellor Thomas Stafford and Associate Vice Chancellor Alexander Miller were involved in the original decision to cancel the trip back in spring. “At that time we were under a severe travel freeze,” said Stafford. “We both agreed that a trip to Ireland, an international trip, would be very expensive, and wouldn’t be appropriate for the budget constraints at the time.” However, an article published in The News and Observer in July shone light on the issue and triggered backlash, leading officials to reconsider the decision. The article said organizers were worried that with the budget situation so unclear, having such a large
state sponsored trip would make the school look bad. It also referenced the Mary Easley hiring controversy as motivation for wanting to ensure that the school’s reputation would not be tainted any further. Stafford said the issue regarding Mary Easley had nothing to do with the decision to cancel the trip to Ireland. “The discussion was based entirely on the budget situation and the travel restrictions,” he said. “When people see that a student organization is taking an international trip, they don’t always know who’s paying for it. It could have created an impression that we wouldn’t have wanted to be created.” The article brought about much criticism, as students were paying for the trip themselves. “I was pretty disappointed,” said Brian Bendana, a junior in zoology. “I read the e-mail that Dr. [Paul] Garcia sent us and it sounded a little fishy because I know Dr. Garcia wouldn’t want to cancel the trip on us. It was kind of a dumb decision because we were paying for the trip ourselves.” Woodward said he first heard of the cancellation after reading the N&O article, and moved quickly to reinstate
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As the sun goes down over Tucker Beach, Andrew Hancock, senior in mechanical engineering, lays out hot dogs on the grill. Hancock volunteered to work on the grill for the annual Chillin’ and Grillin’ event sponsored by the Inter Residence Council and Interfraternity Council. “Chillin’ and Grillin’ is a great opportunity for fraternities and sororities to show underclassmen a good time and what they have to look forward to,”
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Hillsborough traffic to get faster, officials say use caution Construction will continue throughout semester, though roundabout project will be complete this fall Joanna Bangeas Staff Writer
About two hundred and seventeen years ago, Hillsborough Street was established to be the capital’s initial layout, but today, the street is a onelane road full of orange barrels. The new landscape is due to the $9.9 million Hillsborough Street project that will be completed by Sept. 2010. The City of Raleigh plans to change the road from a four-lane street to a two-lane avenue, which they hope will make vehicular and pedestrian traffic safe and efficient.
Not only will the street get wider but it will also be used to create attractive vistas and gateways by constructing two roundabouts that will work as a means to reduce the speed of traffic and keep pedestrians safe. Jane Kirkpatrick, City of Raleigh public affairs director, said Hillsborough Street is going to change its visual appearance, be safer for pedestrians and provide more parking for vehicles, which in turn will make the street economically friendly for merchants. “It’s going to be gorgeous and a great front yard for the state,” Kirkpatrick said. “Hillsborough Street has always been such an important part of Raleigh and we want to make it look like that again.” Students should be careful and patient, and the entrance of N.C. State is
going to be beautiful, she said. “The Hillsborough Street project is going to enhance the front door of the University,” Kirkpatrick said. “I’m sure the merchants will appreciate the students’ extra support by sticking through the rough times.” The City of Raleigh updates students about the construction on social networks such as Twitter as well as electronic newsletters. “We’re trying to do everything possible to help avoid problems and keep students up to date about what’s going on,” Kirkpatrick said. James Hauser, a senior in economics, said if people have to walk two blocks just to get to class then that
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Traffic backs up at the intersection of Pullen Road and Hillsborough Street Wednesday. This portion of the Hillsborough renovation project is slated for completion this fall.
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Black Students Board is hosting the annual Back to School Jam on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 4:00 p.m. The event, held on Harris Field, will feature live music, free food and will give students an opportunity to meet one another. The Back to School Jam will also serve as an information fair for African American organizations on campus. Students will be able to meet the executive members of specific organizations and learn about how to get involved. source: ncsu.edu
Organizations open to incoming students Thursday, the Inter-Residence Counci l a nd Student Government will open their doors to incoming students. IRC will host their open house at 7 p.m. in the Turlington Hall basement. It is looking for students who want to make a difference in on-campus housing. The group focuses on putting together programs and events throughout the year that help to enrich campus living. Student Government, welcoming students at 8 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center, provides an outlet for students who want to be involved in making decisions that affect the student body. Students will be able to talk with the current
student leaders and learn the role of Student Government on campus. source: ncsu.edu
Work hard, play hard Lower Miller Fields will turn into a playground for students at 5 p.m. on Thursday, where Ca mpus Recreat ion w i l l showcase ways students can stay active. There will be a preview of more than 45 Club Sports teams, fitness classes, and Intramural Sports. Students are instructed to be dressed to play. source: ncsu.edu
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POLICe BlOTTER Aug. 17 1:35 A.M. | Vehicle Stop Morrill Drive Student was referred for underage alcohol possession . 10:04 A.M. | Safety Program Withers Hall Officer conducted program for Foreign Language Department personnel. 12:01 A.M. | Vehicle Stop Morrill Drive Non-student was arrested for driving while license revoked. 5:02 A.M. | Assist Other Agency Wake County Jail Raleigh Police arrested student for DWI. Campus Police referred student to University. 9:33 A.M. | Safety Program Talley Student Center Officer conducted program for New Student Orientation.
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1:14 P.M. | Communicating Threats EB II Staff member reported phone call from unknown subject threatening bodily harm. Investigation ongoing. 1:44 P.M. | Check Person Clark Labs Report of subject disrupting traffic by walking in middle of roadway. No one was located. 1:48 P.M. | Safety Program Clark Labs FP conducted safety program. 11:56 P.M. | Concerned Behavior Report Lee Hall Report of concerned behavior. On Call counselor was notified. 2:21 P.M. | Check Person Gardner Hall Units canvassed area for subject reported to be disrupting traffic by walking in middle of roadway. Student was located and determined to be trying to find library. 4:45 P.M. | Fire Alarm Dabney Hall Units responded to alarm. Cause unknown.
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Terrorism allegations affect campus Muslim student association, campus police express concerns over charged students Annie Albright Staff Writer
The FBI arrested seven men on July 27 for supporting terrorism and conspiracy to commit murder abroad. Two N.C. State students, Dylan Boyd, 22, and Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan, a 22-year-old sophomore in sociology were among the indicted. In light of the proximity of such a potential threat the Campus Police Chief Tom Younce stated that the department has made an effort to protect the University, including the updated Wolf Alert system that expanded the area of immediate contact to members of the University. “We are prepared for an attack,” Younce said. “We have an officer assigned to the ISC, Information Sharing Council, who participated in the investigation. His function is to coordinate intelligence information that might help the university prepare itself.” Lindsey Thomas, a sophomore in elementary education said that she feels the University is well prepared for potential threats.
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the trip. “I reversed the decision within an hour of learning it had been made,” said Woodward. “By that time the budget picture was more clear. I could find no reason of depriving the students of what I consider to be a marvelous educational decision for them.” Public criticism was high, and Woodward received many angry emails.
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development in all areas of operation “It hasn’t been determined if what happend was any fault of the organization,” Dobek said. “Sometimes accidents just happen and nobody really did anything malicious to cause
“I definitely feel safe on campus,” said Thomas. “I think that this past issue with the students who were arrested shows that the city of Raleigh is prepared as a community.” Younce also stated that the officers have undergone a lot of training for potential threats and have partnered with the Department of Homeland Security for exercises. “We have done some exercises. There was one about a month ago that modeled a possible terrorist attack on campus conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and involved quite a few state agencies,” Younce said. “It was a participant exercise where they actually ended up doing some disarming of a potential bomb held inside a car parked outside Carter Finley Stadium.” According to Younce the most important information that came from this very detailed exercise was the teams response and the gathering of intelligence so that the University could continue to push forward. Younce said that campus police emphasized at freshman orientation that whether it is a terrorism threat or
like I really needed to worry about.” Former Student Centers President Peter Barnes, a junior in Natural Resources Policy and Administration said that he feels the University is prepared even if students may not realize it. “There are adequate systems to alert students but I do not feel that students have an exact grasp as to what to do yet until the event actually occurs,” Barnes said. “There is not a lot of information given out in pamphlets that says ‘This is what you need to do in case of a bomb threat.’ It is available online, but your average student is not going to go looking for it. The University has plans on how to alert students and protect them, but students may not be aware of all these plans.” Kevin Bauer, president of the Muslim Student Association, said that he believes these threats have been an ongoing issue since September 11 and that the profiling of Muslims has increased since then. “We do not expect any backlash in regards to the recent terrorism controversy,” Bauer said. “Our experience at N.C. State has been very respectful
a hurricane everyone needs to have a plan and be prepared for the unexpected. “This is a good example of people paying attention and passing along information to law enforcement,” Younce said. “It is key that information is passed along. Also, everybody should have a plan on how to respond to a threat, how they will contact their parents to let them know they are safe, etc.” Amanda Migliaccio, a sophomore in social work agreed with Younce that attention to detail is vital. “The scary thing about terrorism threats like this past one is that it is so easy to overlook,” Migliaccio said. “There is not a stereotype for a terrorist. They can be yellow, black, white, Christian, Muslim, your best friend, whatever. We just need to pay more attention to behavioral patterns and be there to ask questions when something seems out of place.” Kelsey Cook, a sophomore in mathematics said that the campus seemed prepared for most threats. “I feel reasonably safe on campus,” Cook said. “It is off campus that I feel
“More than any issue since I’ve been here,” he said of the correspondence over the trip. Once the trip was back on, hotel and f light reservations that had already been canceled had to be rebooked. The cost to do so is $21,000. “Under no circumstances will the students be asked to pay more than they were originally asked to,” said Woodward. Woodward said the money to rebook flight and hotel reservations was raised from supporters of the University, including
senior officers, trustees and others. However, the $21,000 rebooking fee has not been covered completely. “There’s still some money to be raised,” said Bendana. “We’re still working on fundraising.” Nonetheless, students are happy the trip is back on, and Bendana is looking forward to the experience. “I’m pretty excited to be in this big parade and to go to Ireland for the first time,” he said. “I’ve never been.”
that to happen. Other times chapters may have made poor decisions and if they did that there will be some accountability for those decisions–that hasnt been determined yet and that’s why they’re conducting these investigations.” Dobek said it could be a mattter of days or weeks before the investigation is concluded. Wilson said the incident and investigation will not impact
the fraternity’s recruitment campaign this fall. “The chapter will be participating in rush activities for the fall semester,” Wilson said.
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on campus. There is nothing on the record of anything out of the normal, no protests or that kind of thing.” Bauer said the Muslim Student Association’s support follows U.S. Constitutional law. “I hope that it is also clear with the most recent address that we do support them until they are proven with any form of guilt,” Bauer said. “Just as the U.S. Government believes that they are innocent until proven guilty, Muslims feel the same way. As for the Muslims, we stand by the same sort of system. There is no real evidence yet but if they are proven guilty then it will be a completely different story. We do not support what they were allegedly doing but we stand by their innocence until proven differently.” Bauer said that the court has not reached a decision yet.
a part of an important experience. “The Hillsborough Street continued from page 1 project is history in the makwill reduce the support for the ing,” Mention said. Mention also said the effect project, but he thinks it is for of completing the work is just the better. “I think it’s a good idea in part of the inconvenience of a terms of trying to make down- construction project. “Our goal town a more is to reduce exciting place the amount for people to of the incongo to,” Hausvenience for er said. students and Jamal pedestrians Mention, the as a whole,” chief execuMention said. tive off icer “It’s dif ferof The Menent in a good tion Group way.” contracting He explains a nd devel“different in oping coma good way” pany who is Jamal Mention means if they a mentor for want to be Hamlett Asable to install sociates, said a pipe from mentoring the Hillsborough Street proj- across a two lane street, they’ll ect was a great opportunity for just shut down one lane instead him and he is enjoying being of shutting down both lanes.
“Our goal is to reduce the amount of the inconvenience for students and pedestrians as a whole.”
Installation of brick sidewalk pavers around the Bell Tower on the south side of Hillsborough Street starting at Pullen Road has been completed. “The brick sidewalk is going to enhance and improve the look of the Pullen Park area,” Mention said. Mention said the speed of traffic will increase in the next few months but the construction w ill remain consistent.“The vehicles coming through the traffic go about 40 mph but with the construction the traffic goes about 2030 mph,” Mention said. “It that sense the construction makes it safer for pedestrians to travel.” Kirkpatrick said there is a lot of student pedestrian traffic. “This is going to be different for them,” she said. “ We want them to understand that they need to be safe and to be extra cautions about the construction.”
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Where’s Chancellor James Oblinger? Timeline
May 14 - Provost resigns
Provost Larry Nielsen resigns due to allegations that his hiring of Mary Easley may have led to his hiring as permanent provost.
May 15 - Board of Trustee Chairman resigns
After UNC President Erskine Bowles publicly suggests the alum should step down, McQueen Campbell, who was twice appointed to the board by Mr. Easley, sends a resignation letter to Gov. Bev Perdue
Compiled by Ty Johnson & Daniel Farrell For students returning to campus this week, Hillsborough Street construction and larger class sizes were obvious signs there were big changes at the University during the summer, but one of the more significant ones occurred within Holladay Hall. The controversy that drove former Chancellor James Oblinger from his position stretches from the Governor’s mansion to beach property near the coast, so here’s a recap on why the University’s top two officials are gone. The controversy of the Mary Easley story began last summer when Technician reported the former first lady was given an 88 percent pay raise July 1. The almost $80,000 pay increase came with additional responsibilities, including involvement with the prelaw service program and the planning of the Millennium Seminar Series. The raise brought about a clamor from faculty, staff and others among the University community, but it wasn’t until a May 10 News & Observer piece exposing a link between Easley’s husband, former Gov. Mike Easley and Board of Trustees Chairman McQueen
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Former first lady Mary Easley stands at a press conference May 21.
Campbell. Gov. Easley twice appointed Campbell to the position, and Campbell was found to have been allowing the former governor to fly in his private jet. The N&O reported Campbell, who is a real estate developer, received other special favors from Gov. Easley and sold him beach property at a low price. Shortly after the N&O published its
May 21 - Oblinger, Nielsen scheduled to appear in court
After being subpoenaed May 19, the top two ranking officials are ordered to appear in court with documents. The two do not appear, stating more time must be given for the documents to be produced.
May 21 - Mrs. Easley announces she won’t resign Mrs. Easley tells media through her lawyer she won’t resign. Marvin Schiller, Easley’s attorney, repeatedly declines to comment on whether Mrs. Easley would accept a contract buyout.
June 8 - Oblinger steps down, calls for Mrs. Easley to follow After a release of e-mail correspondence between Oblinger and Campbell showing there was conversation between the two about creating Mrs. Easley’s position, Oblinger resigned from his post as chancellor. The same day, the BOT made a formal suggestion for the University to terminate Mrs. Easley’s contract.
June 10 - Mrs. Easley fired
After Bowles named James Woodward the interim chancellor, he announced his decision to end Mrs. Easley’s employment with the University, citing budgetary issues.
June 29 - Mrs. Easley will fight for job
A letter from Mrs. Easley’s attorney informed the University that the former first lady will contest her firing.
Source: NCSU, WRAL, Offices of Schiller & Schiller Press Release
May 22, when Nielsen’s resignation was to go into effect, Oblinger announced he had altered the former provost’s severance package to allow him to receive his full provost salary for six months, followed by a gradual step-down of pay over the course of three years. June 8, after a release of e-mail correspondence between Oblinger and Campbell showing there was conversation between the two about creating Mrs. Easley’s position, Oblinger resigned from his post as chancellor. The same day, the BOT made a formal suggestion for the University to terminate Mrs. Easley’s contract. After Bowles named James Woodward the interim chancellor, he announced his decision to end Mrs. Easley’s employment with the University, citing budgetary issues. June 29, a letter from Mrs. Easley’s attorney informed the University that the former first lady will contest her firing. Woodward has said he will entertain the appeal, which is ongoing.
May 19 - Subpoena issued for Mrs. Easley’s employment records
Federal government issues subpoenas for Oblinger and Nielsen to appear before a federal grand jury and provide documents detailing Mrs. Easley’s hiring, promotion and compensation.
series on the connections Campbell admitted to UNC President Erskine Bowles he had contacted former Chancellor Oblinger to get Mrs. Easley a job within the University in 2005. Oblinger said numerous times in interviews throughout May he could not recall such conversations with Campbell. Provost Larry Nielsen, who took responsibility for hiring Mrs. Easley, turned in his resignation letter May 14 while Campbell resigned from his BOT post May 15. Nielsen, who, as interim provost in 2005, was not among those considered for the permanent job until a month after he created the position for the former first lady and hired her. Nielsen was given the permanent position June 27, 2005. Both Nielsen and Campbell wrote in their resignation letters that there was no foul play in either hiring. Oblinger and Bowles both called for Mrs. Easley to resign from her post, but she announced in a press conference with her attorney May 21 that she would not–the same day Oblinger and Nielsen were scheduled to testify in court about Mrs. Easley’s hiring.
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TECHNICIAN COMMENTARY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009 • PAGE 5
BY AMANDA KARST
What made you decide to be in the N. C. State Commercial?
“Because I’d never been in one before and I thought it would be cool. And I wanted to be on ESPN. It’s the only thing I ever watch.” Cody Bryant junior, mechanical engineering AMANDA KARST/TECHNICIAN
Meg Beasley, junior in psychology, walks down Centennial Bridge as an actor in a commercial for N.C. State, filmed all day Wednesday. Dave Pond, in the astronaut suit, is a writer and editor for ncsu.edu and said he got the part because the original astronaut didn’t fit the suit.
“I was asked to do it and I was excited because I saw the commercials from last year.” Meg Beasley junior, psychology
“It was kind of a fluke actually. My roommate’s sister works for the advertising agency. She came home yesterday and they needed two more people for the commercial. She asked me, ‘Do you want to do this?’ and I said yes.” Julia Rawl sophomore, business management
LIFESTYLES Graphic Quilts on show at Gregg Museum The Gregg Museum of Art & Design has selected more than 40 quilts to add to its permanent collection, which are on display starting today. The quilts on display focus on graphic design elements that are incorporated into quiltmaking. The exhibit, as well as all exhibits at Gregg Museum, are free and open to the public.
Country singers coming to campus The Union Activities Board is sponsoring a concert featuring country music artists Josh Gracin and Chuck Wicks Friday in Lee Field from 5 to 10:30 p.m. The opening acts for Gracin and Wicks will be Marcel and Johnny Orr & South Station. The concert is part of the annual Friday Fest for the Wolfpack Welcome Week. Tickets are free for students with a school ID and $25 for the general public and faculty and staff of the University. Gracin was a contestant on the second season of the televised talent show American Idol. Wicks has also appeared in reality television, as he was a contestant on the show “Dancing with the Stars” with his girlfriend Julianne Hough, a fellow country singer.
Welcome back event in Stewart Theatre There will be an “International Welcome Event” Saturday in Stewart Theater from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to welcome students back to school. The event will feature singing, dancing, music, martial arts and Chinese shadow puppetry. The purpose of the event is to encourage people to make new friends and embrace diversity at the University. Contact Guanglin Dai at confucius@ncsu.edu for more information. SOURCE: NCSU.EDU
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The College of Design announced Tuesday the merger of its industrial and graphic design programs. The merger will save the college a considerable amount of money and remedied its budget crunch, at least temporarily. In general, mergers tend to eliminate administrative positions whilst saving teaching faculty.
Our Opinion:
The merger in the College of Design seems to be a good budgetary solution for that college but should not be applied as a cure all to other programs on campus.
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.
he College of Design announced the merger of its industrial and graphic design programs in a meeting Tuesday. The merger appears, at least initially, to be well-thought out and a good step toward economic viability for the college. The situation surrounding the merger was very unique though, and other colleges should be cautious about trying this approach. The College of Design spent several years analyzing its industrial and graphic design programs with the intention to combine them. Essentially, the college was able to identify the two programs as well suited for a merger. Marvin Malecha, dean of the College of Design, said the programs wouldn’t have merged if he didn’t think the combination
had an opportunity “to make [the college] better.” The programs will probably benefit from the increases in interdisciplinary cooperation, diversity and research cooperation. Malecha indicated that the budget crunch played a role in their decision to merge the colleges this year, but the budget did not cause the merger. This is critical to identify and remember. What will most likely work for design is not the sort of budget solution that would work for, say hypothetically, physics and industrial engineering. The merger of any two programs will eliminate
administrative costs but can have enormous repercussions on the integrity of degrees and the quality of teaching. It’s not that the University is proposing a merger between physics and industrial engineering, but this is the sort of thinking that creates a slippery slope. The College of Design saved $400,000 and was able to preserve its faculty through the merger — although, a large portion of the administrative staff was eliminated. The College of Design should be commended for the hard work it did to alleviate the budgetary impact on the students, but this is definitely not a model
for other colleges. In general, mergers will only increase the University’s already ballooning class sizes and lead to degrees that are out of touch with students needs. During this challenging budget crisis, the University must do its best to find and implement innovative economic solutions. The College of Design merger was particularly commendable for the way it cut excessive administrative as opposed to teaching staff. Colleges must resist the temptation to try this method while continuing to think creatively and find solutions to the University’s 8-percent budget crunch.
Tales from the ideological crypt Three weeks from now, on September 11th at the Sheraton Hotel downtown, Raleigh will host the fourth annual Conservative Leadership Conference. Is this conference a place for like-minded individuals to gather and celebrate their superiority to the rest of the population? Of course it is. Not only that, the food is good too! T he e vent also features nationally renowned speakers and classes taught Zakk White by “non-parStaff Columnist tisan” groups including the Sam Adams Alliance, the North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law, and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation. The latter group sounds friendly enough — who doesn’t like charities? Its bio claims, “The mission of the Foundation is to advance social progress and well-being through the development, application, and dissemination of the Science of Liberty.” Charles G. Koch, t he head of Koch Industries, leads the second large st pr ivate chemical, energy and oil corporation in the United States. Did he use the “Science of Liberty” to create this successful company? Not exactly — according to the Koch Industries company timeline, Charles’ father, Fred C. Koch founded it in 1940 as the Wood River Oil and Refining Company. Sounds like the science of being born and bred to be rich and successful would be a better subject for the Koch Foundation to teach. The Koch Foundation’s real purpose is dispensing a cult-like belief in the infallibility of extreme free-market capitalism. Not only does this sentiment run counter to mainstream political thought, it disguises the extreme freemarketers real motivation: making money. A phrase like “science of liberty” doesn’t carry political conviction, the only conviction they have is for making money.
They use their political platforms as an extension of their business model. Far-right free-marketers salivate at the very thought of privatizing the police and the school system, creating monopolies and eliminating wasteful government spending, i.e. public libraries so they can swoop in and set up for-profit entities. Back to the leadership conference — another group that will be teaching classes on “liberty” is the Sam Adams Alliance. The event program states, they will “provide training on how to spread the Conservative message effectively in the ‘New Media’.” Examples of effective tools it provides for spreading its conservative message include blogging, Twitter and Wikipedia. The first two are completely legitimate arenas for the dissemination of ideas and opinions, but not Wikipedia. While Wikipedia is not as trustworthy as more traditional sources, it does try extremely hard to police itself and maintain objectivity. It is immoral for political groups to promote or suppor t t he use of Wikipedia as a tool to spread their ideology. I mentioned above that the conference features nationally renowned speakers from the conservative cause. Who is this year’s star speaker? Is it a politician, a think-tank founder or a popular conservative author? Nope, this year’s star speaker is the former Miss California and “opposite marriage” supporter, Carrie Prejean. The Civitas Institute, the conferences sponsor, celebrates her in a passage from a National Review article as “a young, beautiful woman who did nothing other than answer a question honestly in a beauty pageant.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
“They use their political platforms as an extension of their business model.”
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“People should be able to pick the best coverage for them, not be required to use state coverage.”
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don’t know about you, but I am (ironically enough) sick of hearing the endless arguments regarding President Barack Obama’s health care plan. And what really bites Paul me about McCauley it i s t he Senior Staff rhetoric Columnist against an aspect that shouldn’t garner any argument from free-market conservatives — namely, the public option, which brings cries from multitudes of shrill idiots of the idea, nay, the “horror” and “tyranny” of “socialized medicine.” In rea lit y, President Barack Obama’s plan is unlike the hard-waiver health coverage plan the UNC System proposed earlier this year, which would REQUIRE students who do not have health insurance meeting the system’s st a nda rd s to upgrade their policies or purchase such a policy through the university system. All it has is a public option, which offers competitive rates for the uninsured through the government system. For t he f ree ma rket supporters out there, let’s
review our Adam Smith : competition is GOOD for capitalism as it forces producers to constantly IMPROVE and give us the best prices possible. We are not going to a singleprovider system like the British National Health Service or even single-payer insurance like the Canadians. Uncle Sam is simply joining the market to make things more competitive. People, let the invisible hand work! Let the marketplace work! As for the accusations of socialism in America, I’m going to burst a lot of people’s bubbles by saying this: we already socialize a ton of stuff in this country. Unless you went to private school, you arrived at this fine University on the taxpayer’s dime in our solid educational system. And if you are here on a Stafford loan, know that if you default on your loan, the federal government will (usually) keep the collectors off your back (unless EVERYONE defaults). If you drive on the interstate to get home for the holidays or the main roads to get to the store for a beer run, remember that you are driving on concrete and asphalt put there by the Commies and socialists from a prior generation of Red-lovin’ Americans. Assuming that you want laws protecting you a nd people to enforce t hose laws, most of us rely on the
protection of the State and its many operatives and agents. Unless you’re Clint Eastwood, or Chuck Norris. We a l so l i ke to be able to send letters and packages around the world without actually having to transport them ourselves. The U.S. Postal Service has performed that service for years, and despite the advent of e-mail, is one of many ways to reliably get a birthday card from relatives for only the cost of postage (which ain’t all that bad). And most of all, if you support our troops (which you should — just fight against the people and policies that place them in hostile areas they should stay out of), you support that damn leftist “socialized military.” So for all the absolutist, free-market advocates who insist that compromise on health care will open the door for Communists, socialists and any other number of villains from the past, I’ve got three words for you: you’re too late. Welcome to reality. And welcome (back) to State, kids. Send Paul your thoughts on socialized health care to letters@technicianonline. com.
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Top twelve things freshmen should try out: Compiled by Christin Hardy
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here are many events, campus traditions and opportunities that the University is known for or offers, which freshmen should definitely try out. Here is a list of 12 that will help new freshmen get involved, find something they love and learn more about the University through. Live music at the Brewery The Brewery, located on Hillsborough Street, frequently hosts live bands and is a place to go for experiencing live music and meeting new people.
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Stephen Gautschi, sophomore in mechanical engineering, and Sarah Piccini, junior in business, enjoy their ears of corn at Friday Fest.
First Friday in Downtown The first Friday of every month is a special event for downtown Raleigh. Art galleries, restaurants and clubs celebrate the date with new artists, food and drink specials .
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University Activities Board events: Friday Fest UAB will host its annual Friday Fest Aug. 21 featuring Josh Gracin and Chuck Wicks on Lee Field at 5 p.m. The event is free for all students with an ID and $25 for the general public. UAB is an organization comprised of seven committees including Black Student Board, Diversity Activities Board, Films, Issues and Ideas, Leisure and Entertainment, Publicity and Technical. All are student-run and accept freshmen to their staff.
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Greg Hesler, a freshman in engineering, runs the ball during a drill at club rugby practice on the lower Miller Fields Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Campus Recreation Get active ! Students can go to Carmichael gym to release stress and get an adrenaline rush from running on the indoor track, working out on the elipticals, the treadmills, the row machines, lifting in the weight room or swimming laps in the Olympic-sized pool, which student fees pay for. Carmichael also has group exercise classes to break up routines, and for people who love the outdoors, Outdoor Adventures is a group that organizes trips to the beach and mountains for camping, hiking and boating.
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Finding treasures at the Flea Market Need a cool vintage chair for an inexpensive price? Check out the Flea Market every Saturday and Sunday for cool vendors and things not found at Target.
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Researchers continue water conservation studies Professor, team look at ways to save water with better sprinkler systems, drought-tolerant grasses
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Movies in Witherspoon: This week - Star Trek Witherspoon Cinema is a great place to go with friends Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $1.50 for students ($2.50 for non-students), and there is a concession stand to buy popcorn and drinks. To find the schedule for showings, either pick one up in Witherspoon or go online to www.ncsu.edu and click on the calendar tab. For students who can drive, there is a movie theatre on Blue Ridge Road and admission there is also only $1.50.
Bryan Young, a senior in sports management, makes a phone call next to the grass in front of D. H. Hill Library Wednesday. “I probably walk around it more than I sit on it,” Young said. Saving water is especially important considering the economy, he said.
Buying strawberries from Gary and Helen Wise in the farmer’s market, Sarah Sheppard, a freshman in First Year College, puts away her change on the Brickyard Wednesday.
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The Farmer’s Market in the Brickyard Every Wednesday, there will be a farmer’s market selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, soaps and an assortment of unique products. This is an opportunity for finding delicious foods and a taste of rural life.
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Join a Club The University offers many clubs that students can join and find enrichment along with friends and community. There are sports clubs like the Equestrian club, Akido, Fencing, Water Skiing and Ultimate Frisbee. Other academic clubs include Forestry, Pre-Vet and Plant Biology.
“You need to water turf only when it needs it, not on an impersonal schedule,” Grabow said. Some sensors monitor soil moisture while others keep Christin Hardy track of the weather and will Staff Writer automate the sprinklers acThe water table has been cordingly, Grabow said. These restored since the drought sensors help keep homeowners of 2007, but the lessons from feverishly watering their learned remain impor- lawns when in fact they don’t tant to people like Garry have to. Ihab Ghali, a masters student Grabow, an assistant professor for the Department of in biological and agricultural Biological and Agricultural engineering, is working on projects that focus on those Engineering. Grabow and other re- very systems. He is testing searchers in the University’s which sensors work best and crop science department alsothe least amount of water are continuing research needed to obtain a healthy lawn on a three-year grant that that isn’t over-watered. In an e-mail, Ghali said he the University’s Center for Turfgrass Environmen- is using a drought-tolerant tal Research & Education grass, which comes from a tall awarded them to figure fescue type. It is a cool season ways that controllers, or grass, meaning it can tolerate smart sensors, on automatic hot temperatures and will prosprinkler systems can con- duce acceptable quality when serve water but also fulfill irrigated. Ghali is evaluating 40 plots their intended purpose — of four meters by four meters keeping lawns green. of the tall “There’s fescue using anecdotal three differevidence ent systems: that people time-based, put 50 to soil-mois10 0 p e r ture-based cent too and weathmuch waer-based. ter on their To evalulawns,” ate turf Grabow quality, Ghsaid. “You ali is using ju st c a n’t visual rata f ford to Garry Grabow, assistant ing, canopy do that, professor for the Department temperaespecially of Biological and Agricultural Engineering ture, NDVI duri ng a value — a drought.” measureIn addition to investigating new, ment gathered by documenting better water-conserving the spectral radiation reflected sprinkler systems, Grabow’s by the turf at different light team is also examining va- wavelengths at both visible rieties of drought-tolerant and near-infrared ranges — and Digital Image Analysis to grasses.
“There’s anecdotal evidence that people put 50 to 100 percent too much water on their lawns”
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quantify the turf color, which is correlated with turf quality. And according to Ghali, so far the soil-moisture-based system has done poorly compared to the time-based system. However, best of all was the weather-based system, which he said applied the least amount of water with the best quality grass. The severity of the drought caused a lot of concern and is ultimately why these new technologies have been explored, according to Ghali. “The drought of 2007 had affected the mindset of grass growers,” he said. One positive outcome that came from the drought, however, Ghali said, was raised public awareness and more funding for research projects that will ultimately help society become more responsible.
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Talking to judges, Jordan Deva, senior in graphic design, explains his “Skull master” costume for the College of Design Council Halloween Bash’s Costume contest.
Design School’s Halloween Bash Halloween is a time to dress up and eat candy, but the University offers students a place on campus to dress up, eat candy and party! The Design School hosts a themed Halloween bash every year complete with decorations, a D.J. and a memorable time.
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Thompson Theatre The newly-renovated Thompson Theatre hosts dramatic plays, comedies and music performances as well as hosting the Craft Center, which is where people can go to learn how to make stained glass and other types of crafts.
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Samuel McGuire, DJ Big Fat Sac, shouts out to his listeners during his final day at WKNC.
Join an Organization In addition to clubs, there are organizations that not only look great on resumes but also are fun to be a part of, like Student Media, which includes the Technician – the daily student newspaper, the Agromeck – the yearbook, WKNC 88.1 – the radio station and Wolf-TV – the campus TV station. There is also the Greek community that offers sorority and fraternity memberships.
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Krispy Kreme Challenge Every year, students run to Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen donuts and run back to see if they can A) not puke and B) be the fastest glutton and runner. Anyone can enter and people come from miles away to participate. It’s a tradition the University is known for.
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grow as a quarterback.” With Wilson’s future regarding football up in the air after this season, due to baseball and his eligibility to be drafted this upcoming spring, Wilson said he just wants to enjoy his time. In preparation for the first game against the University of South Carolina, on September 3, Wilson holds no hard feelings for the Gamecocks after he was knocked out of the opening game last year with a concussion, and is just treating this game like any other game even though it’s the first football game of 2009 season on ESPN. “The South Carolina game is just another game,” Wilson said. “They are a great team and it’s the opening game and it will be a great atmosphere. They are going to bring their best and we will bring our best.”
Springthorpe: I took over a program at Fresno State that had gone a few years without success and had slipped. Before that, they were a top-25 program. I was able to go in and create a different atmosphere and got the players to believe in what we were wanting to accomplish, and I hope to do the same thing here. There were some glor y years for this team, with Charmaine Hooper, the “Canadian Connection” and Laura Kerrigan … there were some great players back then that were some of the best in the country. I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to recreate that, but I want to get us back to a place where we’re nationally recognized. That’s going to happen through hard work. Technician: There’s obviously no formula for this sort of thing, but what are you going to do to make that happen? Springthorpe: We’re going to try and change the culture that is currently in place with the team. Not being successful and having some losing years can compound on you. Things don’t go right sometimes and you’ve got to try and get that monkey off your back. We’re going to take some steps this year, and maybe things will click our way and we’ll have some more success. This will be a period where we will redefine who we are.
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Russell Wilson, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, scrambles during the UNC game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Saturday, November 22. Wilson threw 279 yards for two touchdowns and rushed for another 50 yards. The Wolfpack clinched the mythical state championship by beating the Tar Heels 41-10.
Former State player dies in accident Edrick Smith killed in hit-and-run accident in Charlotte Jen Hankin Deputy Sports Editor
Former N.C. State linebacker Edrick Smith, 29, was involved in a fatal car accident in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday morning. Smith was traveling in the back seat of a Honda Accord that was attempting to make a left turn. The front right corner of a Chevrolet Camaro struck the passenger side of the Honda at speeds of at least 80100 mph, according to police reports. In the car with Smith were Barry Ty-
rone Pace, 31, and driver Hakeem Ward Holloway, 30, who were all transported to Carolina’s Medical Center. Smith was then pronounced dead at the hospital. Hugo Fernando Rosillo, 30, the driver and sole passenger of the Camaro, fled the scene and was eventually tracked down with the help of a helicopter and K-9 unit. Rosillo is being charged with seconddegree murder, felony hit and run and drunken driving. In 1998, Smith’s freshman year, the linebacker started nine games, collecting a record 94 tackles. At the start of his sophomore year, he became a candidate for the Butkus Award for top linebacker
in the nation. That is where Smith’s promising career ended due to a series of injuries. In the season opener in 1999, Smith injured his knee. A shoulder injury sidelined Smith after he returned the following season. After Smith rehabbed his injuries, thencoach Chuck Amato said he wasn’t sure Smith was ever the same after the injury. A viewing will be held at St. Matthew Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. and internment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh.
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Technician: This is a team in transition. It just lost its two captains and its scoring leader. How will that factor in? Springthorpe: I got a chance to meet them in the spring. Lindsay [Vera] and Tami [Krzeszewski] were great people and players and they certainly did a lot while they were here. Going forward, there are some things we need to work on. Technician: Such as? Springthorpe: We have gotten fitter. We have a different mentality toward training. We’ve built a staff that is going to help to elevate our team to a different level. Technician: Former Coach Laura Kerrigan was known for recruiting what seemed to be primarily in and around the Raleigh area. Since you’ve coached all over the country, are you going to broaden your range? Springthorpe: We’ve already done that a little bit. I noticed when I came in here and looked at the roster that there are a lot of Raleigh players. There are great players here – we always want the best players from the state to be part of our program. But we will ultimately need to look at other places as well. Some of our recruits for the next couple of years are coming from other states, the West Coast, and the Northeast. We may even go international at some point. We’ve gone all over the place to find players. We will do things differently from a recruiting standpoint.
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• Page 9: A story on the death of a former Pack linebacker
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What a difference a year makes
Several Pack players out with injuries
Star quarterback Russell Wilson still learning after last year’s success
and risks injury. “I am just working on my sliding. I think my baseball sliding helps me a bit,” Wilson said. “I am just watching film and understanding when I need to get down, Taylor Barbour when I need to get down a bit earlier and Staff Writer why I need to get down.” Wilson’s running ability not only helps In the roller coaster lifestyle that is Russell Wilson’s, the ride is getting ready to him avoid potential tacklers but also helps begin again after a jam-packed year from buy his receivers extra time to find that start to finish. Just since last year at this hole in the defense to get open for potime, the redshirt sophomore quarter- tential catch, and junior wide receiver back had won the starting quarterback Owen Spencer sees that Wilson’s ability job, won the ACC Quarterback of the to extend the play is just another weapon Year Award, played a season of baseball for the offense. “His playing style is very unique and it’s for N.C. State, half a season of baseball for the Gastonia Grizzles, play on a sum- a plus on our side,” Spencer said. “He is mer wood bat baseball team, and gone to able to buy a lot of time, and in this conference with football camp to prepare the speed on the for the upcoming season. defensive line This year’s football you need time, camp, however, was coma nd Ru s s el l pletely different from the does a good job one he experienced last of getting open year. Wilson now knows and using his going into the season that athletic abilhe is the unquestioned ity to help us quarterback and leader get open and of this team. He has collet him make lege game experience, plays. You just try is confident, is a proven to get open and find winner and even has the Russell Wilson a hole in the dehardware to show for it. fense and H o w e v e r, W i l s o n knows, that as in all sports the biggest get his attention.” Even though the thing is ‘what have you done for me lately’ and Wilson is putting last year’s success coaches are lookbehind him and focusing on winning ing for him to slide more and run a bit this year. “Last season was last season,” Wilson less, Wilson is in no said. “You have to start a new season and way trying to become grow on that and mature. I just want to a pocket passer. “I’m not trying to be grow as a quarterback in every facet of the game. Making sure that every time I step a traditional quarterback,” on the field I am a winning quarterback.” Wilson said. “I am just trying to be Also, unlike last season, coaches and myself. I want to just continue to players are all a lot more confident in the quarterback position with Wilson as the WILSON continued page 9 proven starter, and redshirt freshman Mike Glennon as the backup. Opposed to last year with the quarterback race going undecided until the final weeks of practice— Wilson ending up winning the job. “He’s got a lot of work still to do,” Coach Tom O’Brien said. “But certainly if he can build on last year and get better than what he was. We’re in a much better starting point at quarterback today than we were last year at this time.” After such an amazing season last year from Wilson, which included 17 throwing touchdowns to only one interception, Wilson still believes he has a lot more to improve on including sliding when he takes off running instead of trying to get an extra yard which allows for unnecessary hits
Coach Tom O’Brien announced Tuesday freshman tight end Mario Carter will miss the season opener against South Carolina. Carter redshirted last season while recovering from an injury sustained during his high school campaign. O’Brien also announced offensive lineman Denzelle Good will miss the entire season while he recovers from a shoulder injury. Source: PackPride.com
Volleyball names Smith, Davis captains Junior Alex Smith and senior Allison Davis will act as captains for the upcoming 2009 season. Both have served as captains in previous seasons. Smith, the team’s No. 1 setter for the past two seasons, stands seventh in school history for career sets. Davis’ last two seasons have been injury-filled but she compiled 198 sets in 29 matches over the last two seasons. Both were chosen for captaincy by their teammates for their willingness to be vocal and leadership qualities.
Men’s tennis to hold alumni event The third annual N.C. State Men’s Tennis Alumni event will be held this season Oct. 9-10 at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. Former players and their families are invited to take place in the event, which will feature a golf outing at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course and will conclude with a group trip to the home football game against Duke. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Today Club sports exposition Lower Miller Fields, 7 p.m.
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Springthorpe hopes to make Pack a power again Sports editor Kate Shefte sat down with the women’s soccer team’s new coach, who will oversee his first regularseason N.C. State game Friday against Old Dominion
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Quote of the day “I want to get us back to a place where we’re nationally recognized.”
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Technician: Can you talk a little about your coaching career? Steve Springthorpe : I started my coaching career right after college at Methodist University. When I graduated, I stayed and became an assistant coach for the women’s team. We were a pretty good Division III team - I was there for nine years. I worked for Puma sporting goods in Boston for a few years and got back into coaching at the University of Florida, which
Women’s soccer coach Steve Springthorpe
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Friday: A preview of the women’s soccer game against Old Dominion Monday: A story on the upcoming volleyball season
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17 touchdowns in 2008 1,955 total yards in 2008 First freshman ever to be named to the first-team All-ACC quarterback Led ACC in passing efficiency, touchdown passes, and total offense Had less interceptions than any of the top 100 passers in the nation Ranks second to Philip Rivers in yards (1,955), completions (150), touchdowns (17), and touchdown responsibility (21.) Rivers holds the ACC records in all categories.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson said he hopes to improve upon his sliding during the 2009 season. Wilson said his baseball training helped with that aspect of his football prowess.
Friday Women’s soccer vs. Old Dominion* Dail Soccer Field, 7 p.m.
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“Last season was last season. You have to start a new season and mature.”
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First year women’s soccer coach Steve Springthorpe talks to his team during a water break at practice Wednesday. Springthorpe opens his career with the Pack against Old Dominion on Friday.
had just won a national championship. They beat Carolina in 1998 and I started in the spring of 1999. The head coach there
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level in the best conference in the country for women’s soccer at a great school. For me, this job was sort of a dream come true. Technician: Were you familiar with N.C. State? Springthorpe: We used to play N.C. State at Methodist. We never won a game – they were pretty good back then, frequent final four participants and going to ACC championship games. It was really one of those programs that, as a small Division III coach, this was always the kind of program we wanted to emulate. Technician: You spoke of N.C. State’s “glory years,” so to speak. What do you plan on doing to get N.C. State back to that level, where it can compete with divisional powers and make runs at the postseason?
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