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Trace Evidence Symposium registration open The Gregg has planned a symposium to explore thoughts of how textiles serve as an accessible and suitable medium for communicating the interconnected traceries of the paths. There will be panel discussions, a keynote address by Glenn Adamson, deputy head of research and head of graduate studies, Victoria and Albert Museum and a lunch address by Blanton Godfrey, dean of the College of Textiles. Panels will focus on the creative community, moving into new terrain, challenging assumptions and artist and the environment. Noted textile artists and College of Design faculty Susan Brandeis, Vita Plume and Jan-Ru Wan will serve as panelists together with artists in the Traces exhibition. The symposium will take place from March 24 through March 26. Registration forms are online and the cost is $78 for adults and $28 for students. There are student scholarships. For more information contact gregg@ncsu.edu. Source: ARTS NC State: Gregg Museum

Fall White House Internship applications open Internships are open to 18-year-olds who are currently enrolled at a college, community college or university, or have graduated within the past two years from undergraduate programs. The internships are full time and unpaid, and run from Sept. 6 to Dec 16, 2011. Applications are online until March 13. Source: White House Internship Program

College of Education and Friday Institute grant writing workshops The first of a series of monthly seminars on techniques and practices for writing grant proposals will take place at BB&T at the Friday Instiute on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In particular, proposals to the National Science Foundation will be featured. FI and CED faculty and staff with GrantProse, Inc., a local firm specializing in Federal grant proposals, will conduct the seminars at the Friday Institute on Centennial Campus. CED faculty who are well experienced grant writers, those with some experience, and those with little experience will all find these seminars interesting; graduate students are welcome to attend as well. The seminar topics build progressively. Seating is limited and RSVP to Marj Santoro (msantor@ncsu.edu). Source: College of Education

Amazing Alumni- Greg Volk NCSU Libraries’ Amazing Alumni series presents Greg Volk, an alumnus from CHASS in 2003, who recently won his second Emmy for his work with the popular Discovery Channel show Cash Cab. Volk, a former Caldwell scholar and writer for Technician, will discuss his career and the secrets of developing Cash Cab questions. The event will take place Feb. 23 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the 2nd floor of the West Wing. Source: Campus Calendar

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Chinese New Year celebrated with short folk dances in Thompson Hall Members of the Students Art Troupe of Xiamen University entertained viewers with folk dances in honor of Chinese New Year. Lee Daniello Staff Writer

Colorful costumes and music abounded in Thompson Hall Saturday evening when the Chinese New Year was celebrated by Chinese students who traveled to share their folk music. Xiamen University student performers traveled to Thompson Hall from China to perform a show to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. The Students Art Troupe of Xiamen University has traveled to universities throughout the country, including Presbyterian College, University of South Carolina, Western Kentucky College, Middle Tennessee State University, and North Carolina State University, to showcase their talents and celebrate the New Year. There are different variations of New Year’s across the globe. Of course, they do have some variations, but essentially they all celebrate the coming year and the positive outlook associated with it. “Even though I’m Vietnamese, the new years of Asia, I’m sure, are practically alike. There are only a couple changes, such as the date and possible animal variations, as well as the stories behind it all, such as the race between the zodiac animals. I feel Lunar New Year is a lot more superstitious than the new year we have in the US,” Bao Vu-

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Dancers from the Students Art Troupe of Xiamen University in China performed a dance that many small Chinese villages put on as a source of entertainment. The folk dance is called “Chinking Coins” and portrays the poor life that many villagers face everyday, but with a humorous twist. Along with traditional dances, the show also featured a variety tradtional Chinese songs played on Chinese instruments, as well as a few American songs, like Jingle Bells. An assistant professor from the Xiamen University scribed traditional calligraphy with a fine tip brush on Shuan Paper, also known as ‘Rice Paper,’ which was presented as a gift to N.C. State at the end of the show.

ong, a freshman in engineering said. “But of course, there are similarities, like the declaration of New Year’s Resolutions, whether it is good health, good grades, etc. My family members usually give me red envelopes filled with dollar bills and pray that I will be a better person for the future.” Held in Thompson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 19, the Spring Festival Gala brought out a crowd that filled nearly

every seat in Titmus Theatre. Students and families from all backgrounds came out to see a colorful performance to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Rabbit. The Students Art Troupe of Xiamen University involves students with a passion for the arts, and their instructors and mentors. The troupe is

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The French students are taking different stances on housing, but the most common complaint is that they’re paying too much. This is the first year the SKEMA School has been active, and the students in some sense are serving as guinea pigs for future semesters. As a result, they have to face the same student-housing realities as everyone else. SKEMA is a top-tier private French business school with satellite campuses around the world. The North American campus was built in Raleigh, N.C., on Centennial Campus. The school is in its first semester and currently serves over 200 French students from all over France, who join the already 30,000 international students attending N.C. State. SKEMA worked with the College of Management to find housing for their students in the U.S. and contacted leasing agencies in the area to find available housing, guaranteeing full occupancy by the wave of incoming international students. The resulting deal was that the students got to choose between multiple prearranged apartment complexes located south of Western Blvd. Some other, more fortunate students were able to room closer to friends already living in or around campus. Both the administration and stu-

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2 calligraphy demonstrations 6 instrumental pieces 5 varied traditional dances 2 vocal songs, sung by sopranists Wang Linan and Xu Chengbin 1 tai chi performance by the world champion, Zhou Bin Source: arts nc state

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SKEMA members adjust to housing, complain about high costs French students from the new business school adjust to housing conditions while administrators remain optimistic.

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dents agree that the ideal is for French her three roommates pay $570 each and American students to live close and live in an apartment complex together to ease the transition process. on Marcom street. Other students Michael Bustle, the Director of In- pay up to $800 a month each. Most ternational Services, serves as a liaison of the students’ leases last only unto the SKEMA School in France and til May, at which point they can eihas helped the French students get ac- ther return to France or stay or find climated to their new environments, new roommates. Another student, Fabien Chenel, offering student ID cards and organizing orientations and tours of Raleigh. said he and his roommates pay “I would love for them to mix it up around $700 each. Their apartand live with Americans…The goal is ment is even farther away from to carry over an inter-student dialogue campus but includes things like and develop a long-term partnership,” a swimming pool and basketball courts. “I have friends who have Bustle said. quite the same, Caroline and they pay D e c a g n y, a $500 a month. second-year I’m feeling a student in little screwed,” SKEMA, said said Chenel. she would like Elise Cimatto live closer ti, who lives to Ameriof f Ma rcom cans. “Having street, said she a dorm with also feels like French people Caroline Decagny, second-year SKEMA she’s pay ing right next to student too much. “It’s a dorm with more expenAmerican stusive than my dents would be apartment in Paris, and Paris is great,” Decagny said. There are other concerns about the the most expensive city in France,” location, including safety. “It’s a bit Cimatti said. Most apartments are fully fursketchy sometimes because you have people stare at you, but it’s mainly nished and have a washer and when you go out late at night,” Decag- dryer, cable, Internet and a fully furnished kitchen. But not all the ny said. In addition to these worries, the stu- students have equal access to these dents are forced to walk considerable benefits: some have considerably distances or rely on the buses, which less while paying approximately take them to and from Centennial the same amount per month. The overall quality of the apartcampus and Talley. When things like grocery shopping are taken into ac- ments is expectedly varied, as well. Decagny said they have problems count, the distance can become even with their washer and dryer, but more of a problem. The students’ housing costs vary, that the kitchen works fine. as do the number of roommates and available commodities. Decagny and skema continued page 3

“Having a dorm with French people right next to a dorm with American students would be great.”

Three University alumni honored with Watauga Award Blalock, Close and Ward thanked for service in the ed., ag. and industrial development areas. Elise Helgar Staff Writer

The Watauga Medal is given to people who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the University. Dr. T. Carlton Blalock, Derick Close, and Susan Ward are this year’s winners. Applicants have to be former students, all three recipients have made great contributions that have served the University in a positive way. The Board of Trustees established the Watauga Medal in 1975. The Watauga Medal promotes the educational, agricultural, and industrial development of North Carolina. Recipients of the Watauga Medal have recommendations sent to the Chancellor and then to the Board of Trustees. The Medal has been awarded to 93 men and women since it was created. “This award is obviously very important and the people who receive it are hard workers who care a lot about our University,” Kyle Doss, a sophomore in nuclear engineering, said. Dr. T. Carlton Blalock is a former state Extension Service director. Dr. Blalock received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from N.C. State and also earned a doctorate in extension administration at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Blalock joined the University as a dairy specialist in 1951. Leading the integration of 4-H and

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In Wednesday’s “Campus MovieFest makes filmmakers out of students,” the Red Carpet Grand Finale is on Feb. 27.

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Screening and panel discussion of the documentary “Change Comes Knocking” 3400 Nelson Hall 4:30 p.m.

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POLICe BlOTTER February 16 11:27 A.M. | Concerned Behavior Wolf Village Apartments Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance and evaluation. Student was issued welfare referral and trespass. 11:47 A.M. | Fire Alarm Winston Hall Fire Protection responded to alarm caused by contractors working in the area. Electronics was notified and responded. 4:33 A.M. | Medical Assist Lee Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. 5:19 A.M. | Vehicle Theft (Attempt) Wolf Village Lot Officers responded to vehicle alarm and determined unknown person had attempted to take vehicle

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Chef Showcase Clark Dining Hall 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. had been stolen.

belonging to non-student. 8:19 A.M. | Check Person Achievement Drive/Centennial Parkway Officer investigated suspicious vehicle and spoke with nonstudent. It was determined subject was contractor working in the area. 10:57 P.M. | Policy Violation Off Campus Student was arrested by Raleigh Police Deptartment for DWI and will be referred to the university for DWI and Inflict/Threat of Bodily Harm. 10:59 P.M. | Assist Another Agency Off Campus Officers responded to University Towers at request of Raleigh Police Department regarding student who had been arrested. Student was referred for Underage Possession of Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Damage to Property. 3:10 P.M. | Larceny Winston Hall Student reported headphones

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3:56 P.M. | Check Person Tompkins Hall Officers observed and spoke with non-student. All file checks were negative. Subject complied to leave the area. 7:47 P.M. | Vehicle Stop Cates Avenue/Morrill Drive Student was issued citation for displaying expired registration. February 17 10:44 A.M. | Suspicious Person Brooks Hall Report of suspicious male in female restroom. Officers spoke with subject who advised he had mistaken it for men’s room. No action taken. 11:59 A.M. | Damage to Property Wolf Village Lot Student reported damage to hood and quarter panel of parked vehicle. 8:42 A.M. | Communicating Threats Public Safety Center Staff member reported being

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9:43 A.M. | Safety Program Carmichael Gym Officer conducted Drug & alcohol safety program.

12:37 P.M. | Assistance Avent Ferry Technology Center Detectives provided assistance to University HR and OIT with dismissal hearing of staff member. 4:15 P.M. | Breaking & Entering - Vehicle Wolf Village Lot Officer located vehicle which had been broken into. Owner was located and advised GPS had been removed. 4:27 P.M. | Concerned Behavior Public Safety Building Officers completed a Concerned Behavior investigation on staff member. 5:34 P.M. | Vehicle Stop Cates Avenue/Morrill Drive Student was issued citation for fictitious registration plate.

Wednesday Lunch & Learn: “The Changing Face of e-Books and NCSU Libraries” Scott Hall Noon to 1 p.m. Putting Your Science To Work: Practical Advice and Proven Techniques to Land the Job of Your Dreams Talley Student Center, Walnut Room Noon to 2 p.m. Set Up Your Course with a College Course Template ITTC Labs 1A and1B Noon to 1 p.m. Amazing Alumni- Greg Volk D.H. Hill Library, West Wing, 2nd Floor 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. William C. Friday Award Presentation & Lecture Talley Student Center, Ballroom 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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“[My current apartment] is more expensive than my apartment in Paris, and Paris is the most expensive city in France.” Elise Cinatti, SKEMA student

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the school makes it clear that he wants to reinforce his roots and that is something everyone should strive for,” Doss said. continued from page 1 Derick Close graduated from the extension service at the the University in 1982 with a University, Dr. Blalock had bachelor’s degree in textile a thirty-year career. He has management. He has been been a volunteer, fundraiser, making efforts to help the and supporter of the University University ever since. Close for thirty-three years since his is the director and past presiretirement. In 2006 he became dent of the North Carolina the third person from North Textile Foundation. Close also initiated Carolina to a scholarship be inducted program to into the Naattract future t iona l 4 -H tex ti le stuHall of Fame. dents to the One of Dr. University. Blalock’s Close is main voluncurrently teer achievethe president me nt s w a s and CEO of a 4-H club Springs Cregolf tournaative Prodment that he ucts Group. sponsored. Kyle Doss, sophomore in He was honThe tournanuclear engineering ored as a n ment helped outstanding raise money for scholarships to the Univer- alumni of the College of Texsity. He also headed up efforts tiles in 2009. Close served on to create extension endowment the University of North Carolifunds and is an active support- na system’s Board of Governors from 1994 to 1997 and the NC er of the Wolfpack Club. “He’s obviously a well-round- State Board of Trustees from ed person who believes in equal 2001 until 2010. Close has also opportunity for the students at done work to help renovate our University. His help with Carter Finley Stadium.

“[Blalock] is obiviously a well-rounded person who believes in equal opportunity”

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comprised of a choir, a dance team, a group of instrumentalists, a calligraphist, and a tai chi martial artist. The show consisted of 13 sections, including two calligraphy demonstrations, scribed by assistant professor Fang Guanzhi, six instrumental pieces, five varied traditional dances, two vocal songs, sung by sopranists Wang Linan and

Xu Chengbin, and a tai chi performance, performed by the tai chi world champion, Zhou Bin. Throughout the show, the host, Martin Woods, an international American student from Overseas Education College, introduced each piece, and a history of each style of the art. After studying the Chinese language for three years, he presented each piece in fluent Chinese and then in English. Halfway through the show, he sang a folk song from Inner Mongolia, “Swan Geese

“It’s great that he cares about scholarships and the students. It seems as though he is coming back as an alumni with a good idea of the student’s needs; it is great to have people like that reach out,” Doss said. Susan Ward serves as the president for the state Veterinary Medical Foundation. She is a retired freelance artist who received her bachelor’s degree at the University. She and her husband, Randall Ward, both serve the University as alumnae. Ward has been very active in supporting the Gregg Museum and the Gallery of Art and Design. Ward has supported academic, athletic, and arts scholarship programs at the University. She and her husband helped fund a mobile veterinary service that provides medical service for rural areas and during natural disasters. Veterinary students at the University gain hands on experience working with this unit. “The mobile unit benefits students and the community. That is something that anyone would be proud of,” Doss said.

and Love of Grassland,” in Chinese. The finale of the show was called, “A Night to Remember”, and included all members of the cast. At the very end, the calligraphy pieces produced during the show was presented to Bailian Li, Vice Provost of International Affairs, on behalf of N.C. State, as a gift of camaraderie, in hopes that fostering this friendship will promote peace between the two nations in the future.

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In the Free Expression Tunnel, Ryan Wood, a junior in economics, paints the tunnel blue Friday night. Wood was painting it blue with the Alpha Kampa Psi pledges because blue is the fraternity color and it was a rush event. Wood said he was pledging because he wants to “Just meet new people, networking, and be a better professional.”

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“The kitchen is very good. It’s awesome,” Decagny said. Lilly Ta, also in her second year at SKEMA, said she was satisfied with her housing situation. “Overall it’s not bad. We’re kind of happy with it except that it’s a bit expensive,” Ta said. Bustle says he remains optimistic despite any logistical problems, “I have one foot in the realistic door, but one part wants to make everything better...We haven’t heard many complaints.”

Fabien Chenel, SKEMA student

While the students have voiced some concerns surrounding their housing situation, at the moment the problems don’t seem pressing enough for the students to take to the streets in true French revolutionary spirit.

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The Facts:

Governor Bev Perdue proposed her plan for North Carolina’s 20112013 budget last Thursday. Gov. Perdue minimized the across-the-board cuts and set the UNC-system’s budget cut to a six percent reduction. The University is being faced with the possible consolidation or elimination of underutilized programs.

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N.C. State is at a lull in their budget nightmare, but they’re not out of the woods yet. We should take this time to self-improve so that we may maximize student success, while preparing for the future.

A hard look in the mirror

n her proposal, Governor Bev Perdue focused more on “the consolidation and elimination of underutilized programs,” rather than “acrossthe-board” cuts. This plan reduces the budget cuts to the UNC system from the originally anticipated 10-15 percent, to a mere six percent, which will reduce the blow for N.C. State as well. However, the governor’s proposal is not the final say. It must go through and be approved by the North Carolina General Assembly. This proposal, while being a sigh of relief for the Universty, creates an ideal opportunity for the University to clean house.    This new six percent budget cut for the UNC system allows some wiggle room for the University to look within its academic fields and gut the programs that are still under-

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enrolled and not being used to their full potential. We could go further by using this time to improve our own University by saving the time and money spent on these programs. This removal of the dead weight our University drags around would better help it achieve student success by being able to refocus certain resources to achieve this neglected goal. The right-out elimination of programs is not the suggestion, however the possible consolidation of programs into a broader one would sufficiently cut down on resources used to keep the individual programs fully running.   Along with maximizing our resources to better our students’

success, the University can also add paddding for any future monetary cuts. If they cut and consolidate now, as if priming for a larger cut, future budget restraints may not hit as hard. These preparations could give N.C. State a one-up on other universities, in that we would not be forced to take drastic measures when others would have to. By doing these actions now, with the time to carefully evaluate the programs under question, we can save ourselves from any future willy-nilly decisions that would not only be costly, but also cause negative consequences.    The University does still not have a finalized course of action to brace themselves for the state budget cuts, but do have

a plethora of ideas. The suggested integration of programs could be a viable solution to this current monetary nightmare. In order to do this however, the administration would need to buck-up and reorder their priorities to put students first in the wake of this current economic recession. The decision ultimately funnels down to the main focus the University has towards the student body as a whole, rather than these individual programs. the University should maximize their resources to be the best they can be for their students, and not stifle students’ success to protect underutilized programs. N.C. State administration has the ability to look in the mirror and fix their flaws.

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tudents voiced their opinions about the new plan of action for increasing student success at last Wednesday’s Student Success forum. At the forum one question in particular addressed the initiative dealing w ith the First Year Inquir y program. This initiative attempts to increase the number of FYI Trey courses so the Ferguson enrollment in Staff Columnist these courses will go from the current 10 percent of freshman to 100 percent in the future Maxine Atkinson, professor and head of sociology and anthropology, addressed the question by saying the FYI and other academic support programs are the University’s attempt to “build a solid foundation” for incoming freshman to build upon in their following years. Atkinson went further to say that every course in the FYI program fulfills a GEP requirement. The span of the requirements these courses fulfill falls short of the major courses students typically need assistance in. The current GEP requirements fall under eight different fields, which adds up to a total of 40 credit hours. Out of these eight fields, only half of them are covered by the FYI courses. Ten courses in the FYI program fall under the fields of humanities, social sciences, and additional breadth fields of the GEP requirements. The eleventh course of the FYI program is left to fall under the free elective category, not going toward GEP at all. These courses do not cover the most difficult of the GEP requirements—mathematical and natural sciences. According to the Undergraduate Tutorial Center’s Supplemental Instruction’s research, these course are typically the most challenging for students, not only academically, but also socially. The transition from a typical 20 to 30 student high school classroom to a 100 student college math class is not only intimidating, but difficult to fully engage in the class. This results in them getting frustrated with the subject and falling short academically in the class. While the GEP requirements currently act as a minefield for students to navigate around while making their schedules towards graduation, these FYI

courses are supposed to give freshmen the opportunity to complete a requirement in a less-intimidating environment. This is with the intent that the course aids in the transition from a high school classroom to a college one. This includes the mindset of a high school student to one of a college student. However the way the courses are currently set-up, their purpose becomes more about padding one’s GPA by merely continuing the high school classroom model with a more simplistic class, rather than aiding in the transition to the difficulty of higher education. Before the Undergraduate Student Success Task Force and the FYI administration attempts to expand the FYI program, they should focus more on improving the one already in existence. Get rid of the classes like Introduction to Bee-keeping and replace it with a calculus class or Chemistry 101 class. These are the typical courses that freshman have to take and will struggle with. If these courses were to be replaced, it would cut down on the back-tracking students tend to do to fulfill the GEP requirements by creating an overlap of GEP courses and ones within a major’s curricula. If this program were to provide these types of challenging courses, they would be able to reach out to freshman scared of the college mindset, while still helping them with a traditionally difficult course. The f laws found in this program consist mainly in the courses being offered, not the way they are taught. If these courses could be changed to better fit the freshman class as a whole, it could become a valuable resource that students would want to participate in. This FYI program has great potential, but should be tearing down hurdles, rather than creating them in the obstacle course of GEP requirements. Send Trey Ferguson your thoughts on GEP requirements to letters@technicianonline.com.

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“Raising college tuition to make up for the state deficit.” Greg Deloia freshman, First Year College

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he Associated Press published a brief article highlighting cuts proposed in the 2012 Federal Budget by the House of Representatives on Feb. 19. Of the cuts affecting programs and services, the one making the most waves i n t he naNick tional news is Romanos the eliminaStaff Columnist tion of federal funds for Planned Parenthood, a nationwide, non-profit organization centered around women’s health and family planning. While more moderate conser vatives in Washington would argue in favor of these cuts to reduce spending, the real reason Planned Parenthood is under fire from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is because it offers abortion as a service. If the federal government was genuinely concerned with reducing abortion procedures, it would write in a new provision to the recently passed health care law: free birth control for all. Conservatives and liberals should undoubtedly agree on one thing—the best way to eliminate abortions is to eliminate unwanted pregnancies. While unwanted pregnancies will never be fully eliminated, there are some steps that can be taken to greatly reduce their rate. The most critical is educating young people about birth control and making it available, free and confidential. If a 15-year-old girl has

participated in a sex education class and decides that she would like to be on birth control, that should be her right, no questions asked. She should be able to see a doctor for free, in confidence, to be evaluated for birth control and if she qualifies, she should be given the pills on the spot. Some would argue that as a minor, she should have to consult with her parents, which at that age and given the subject matter, would be intimidating, to say the least. Simply eliminate the fear-factor and not require parental consent so it may actually go about solving a problem rather than turning it into a never-ending moral debate. Planned Parenthood receives roughly 90 percent of its $363 million annual government funding from the federal government. Some might accuse an idea like this of inf lating government services rather than cutting spending. While this might be the case in the very near future, the initial costs will be very minimal in comparison to the eventual benefits. While the pills are inexpensive, and the doctor visits required to obtain them, might be viewed as an up-front expense, imagine the money the federal government could save with less welfare-dependent mouths to feed. More than two thirds of all teenagers who have a baby will not graduate high school. Many of these individuals lack the education required to earn a sustainable income

to care for themselves so they will require federal assistance programs like Food Stamps and Medicaid. When a child is raised in a climate where his or her father is likely removed from the picture and his or her mother is constantly working to generate enough income to put food on the table (if she isn’t completely dependent on Welfare), the chances this child will grow up with a behavioral or psychological disorder greatly increases. By making birth control universally available to women and girls of any age, the government is helping to eliminate not only the need for abortions, but many other social programs conservatives demonize as promoting a Welfare state. Rather than thinking in terms of faith-based morality, it’s time to look at birth control practically. The Pill empowers women to decide when they are ready to become pregnant. The Pill is inexpensive and could potentially save the government considerable amounts on social Welfare programs. Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, chances are you would like to avoid having an abortion altogether. The Pill makes this a 99.9 percent guarantee. It’s time for a tiny dose of universal medicine to universally benefit our society as a whole.

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Recyclers ‘get caught green-handed’ The “Get Caught Green-Handed” promotion rewards students with prizes for recycling.

almost lends an air of mystery to the whole thing,” Peterson said. According to Fugate, the promotion was inspired by a past Coke-a-Cola event called “get caught red handed.” In the Coke event, those who were caught reZachary Diezel cycling Coke products were rewarded. Science & Tech Editor “This year, our office [Waste Reduction Quickly look to the left, then the right. and Recycling] and University Dining A few strides and you arrive at the tar- wanted to put a different spin on it,” Fuget. Package delivered. The bottle is in gate said. “Every student I have caught the recycling bin. You look to make an has been thrilled, especially to be entered exit, but are approached by a small group in to a drawing for five $100 Visa cash of excited students — you’ve just been cards. We are also catching staff, faculty and visitors. Each winner gets a [light-up caught green handed. The promotion, put on by University Coke-a-Cola] pen, coupon to the C-store Dining and sponsored by Coke-a-Cola, and a sticker, along with being entered in was designed to encourage recycling the drawing.” According to Jennifer Gilmore, the among the student population. When a student is caught recycling by a “get marketing and communications mancaught green handed” street team, they ager for University Dining, the prizes and are given several small prizes and are promotional material are paid for in full entered in a drawing for one of five $100 by Coke-a-Cola. “Obviously sustainability is a huge isgift cards. The promotion will continue sue for Coke,” Gilmthrough February 25. ore said. “They are According to Ariel a big producer of Fugate, a senior in inbottles, so they have terdisciplinary studan interest in getting ies and student intern those bottles where at Waste Reduction they need to be. They and Recycling, the give us a marketing results have been budget every year as very positive. Several part of our contract student groups have … to help support volunteered to be the the different activities prize-awarding street that we get involved teams, including the Ariel Fugate, senior in in.” Wolfpack Environinterdisciplinary studies W hile the exact mental Student Astime and locations of sociation, Net Impact and the Student Government Sustain- the street teams are ambiguous, accordability Commission, Women in Science ing to Gilmore, some groups involved and Engineering, Park Scholars and the will post about their plans on their Facebook pages. Inter-Residence Council. “One of the things we’ve found that Matthew Peterson, a senior in biological sciences, is a member of the IRC street works is if we use our various Facebook pages to post that we’re in a certain locateam. “I’ll admit that some of the students tion, and people tend to show up,” Gilmwe approached were wary, perhaps a bit ore said. “That’s cool. It engages people in freaked out at first at being ambushed our social media spaces… We’ve posted by sustainability-loving volunteers,” in our University Dining Facebook page, Peterson said. “However, overall I think for sure.” University Dining, WRR and Coke all students who have been caught by us have responded positively and enthusi- play a role in the promotion, but accordastically.” “We’re trying to stir up excitement, and the whole ‘getting caught’ aspect RECYCLE continued page 6

“This year, our office [Waste Reduction and Recycling] and University Dining wanted to put a different spin on it.”

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Dumping her bottles into a recycling bin outside her residence hall, Joy Yang, a freshman in biology, takes out the week’s recyclables. An avid recycler, Yang said “I recycle whenever I have something to, I’ll save the bottle until I see a bin.” Yang also noted the importance of paper recycling bins, “on a college campus, we use a s***-ton of paper.”

CHASS alum celebrates multiple Emmy wins Greg Volk, a writer for the game show Cash Cab, has won two Emmy awards for his work.

Cash Cab, for which Volk won a second award on The Late Show with Dave Letterman in New York, sealing his interest in writing for television. in 2010, has been a Discovery Channel staple since 2005. The show folAfter a couple years of lows a cab in New York City writing monologues for Letthat surprises its passengers terman, Volk was hired by with trivia questions and VH1. This led him to a job Jordan Alsaqa the chance to win hundreds writing questions for Cash Senior Staff Writer of dollars. Its unique premCab, a popular game show, ise has made it a popular Every once in a while, a student manages to and writing questions for the program among N.C. State find success, rise to the top of their field and show brought him his first students. be recognized for their achievements. For Greg Emmy award in 2009. Carolyne Evans, a sophoVolk expressed his surprise Volk, a 2003 N.C. State alumus, that is exactly more in biological sciences, about winning the award in what happened. expressed her interest in the Volk intially came to the N.C. State to study a recent interview. show. “I never imagined myself engineering, but a growing interest in commuGreg Volk, a 2003 N.C. State alumus “Cash Cab is fun because nications and writing brought him to the College winning an Emmy,” Volk it’s so different from other of Humanities and Social Sciences. His educa- said. “It was a dream I never game shows,” Evans said. “It takes an everyday tion culminated with a semester-long internship realized I had, until it came true.” activity and makes it into something exciting.” Volk’s Emmy wins for his work on Cash Cab have solidified his success, and his ties to the 2011 Water Resources Research Institute University remain strong. In the past Volk stated Annual Conference and NCWRA Symposium the importance his education played a role in guiding his career. “It’s great that [Volk] is supportive of the school,” Evans said. “It says a lot for N.C. State that an alum has gone on to make such a big name for themselves on the strength of their education.” and Volk’s success is certainly an important victory for N.C. State as well, the CHASS depart-

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Dino Gregory, as the three scored 26, 25 and 19 points, respectively. Although State kept the game close, a late run by Maryland deflated the Pack. State shot fairly well from the field, 48.2%, but could not contain the Terrapins as they shot a blistering 58.2%. Mary-

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ment in particular. Jill McCorkle, an English professor, expressed what the success of graduates means to the department and the professors. “The success of the graduates is what it’s all about,” McCorkle said. “Their success is, of course, a source of pride for the department, but we are also genuinely thrilled for [our former] students.” This Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., Volk will be appearing at D.H. Hill Library to kick off the library’s Amazing Alumni program. The event fittingly coincides with Communications Week, as Volk has built his career in writing for media projects.

land also out rebounded N.C. State 29-25. State will be back in action this Wednesday as it renews the rivalry with North Carolina for the 219th time at the RBC Center. This time the game will be televised internationally in China as well. The game will mark the first ever NCAA regular-season game to be televised in China.

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Gala modeled after cancelled Red and White Ball The Red Ribbon Gala will raise money for The Alliance of Aids ServicesCarolina. Brooke Shafranek Staff Writer

The annual Red and White Ball, hosted by the Union Activities Board, was not a possibility this year for financial reasons. The Inter-Residence Council has planned the Red Ribbon Gala as a replacement for the nixed Red and White Ball this semester. The IRC is throwing a Red Ribbon Gala on Saturday, Feb. 26 to raise money for the Alliance of Aids Services-Carolina. The gala will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the College of Textiles Atrium on Centennial Campus. Elizabeth Missey, a junior in social work, is the chair of the committee responsible for putting on the social event. “We were inspired by the Red and White Ball because we knew that [Union Activities Board] wasn’t doing one this year, so we wanted a social event and we wanted it to be red,” Missey said. UAB is not hosting the Red and White Ball because the money was put toward having Ludacris play at Reynolds Coliseum last semester instead. “If we are going to be doing a social event, we should be doing something that gives back,” Missey said. “The Alliance of Aids Services-Carolina helps people in the triangle live with HIV/Aids, and we think it is a great organization to support.” Summer Higdon, a sophomore in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, said the committee chose AASC because it could also help students on campus who may have AIDS. Buses will leave Talley Student Center starting at 7:30 p.m. For those who wish to drive, parking is free on Centennial Campus for the event. There is no entry fee to attend the gala, although Missey said donations are strongly encouraged. IRC is selling VIP passes

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of how they swam as well as their positive attitude.” Sophomore Marifrances Henley said she hoped the team would place top five, but was satisfied that with the Pack’s finish considering the talent level of other teams. “We didn’t realize that teams

for $3 that will grant access to the second level of the venue. On the second floor will be a mocktail bar and a wider variety of food. Attendees will be given a red ribbon for their donation as well. The VIP passes will be sold at the door and on the Brickyard Feb. 21-25. Formal attire is required for the gala. “Women are expected to wear f loor-length dresses and men should wear suit and ties,” Missey said. The gala is the first event of the semester for IRC, and attendance is expected to reach 300 students. There is also a Facebook group that gives attendees all the needed information. Higdon is excited for the gala because it is one of the “few formal events that anyone can go to on campus.” There will also be a live DJ at the event, Adam Allington, a sophomore in international studies and German. “My DJ name is AtomikA,” Allington said. “I think the event is really cool because it is being held on campus. It’s pretty cool for the students because you get to party where you go to class.” Allington and IRC have been working to make the original goal a reality. “They have great ideas and they know just what their vision is, and how they want to make it happen,” Allington said. As for the playlist, Allington plans to play a lot of hip-hop and top 40, as well as electronic dance music, which he says is, “really starting to hold home.” Allington enjoys working with organizations on campus like IRC that are involved with N.C. State. “My first year here I didn’t get as involved as I wanted to, so now I can be involved with the University in a unique way and work with people similar to me,” Allington said. Allington encourages all students to come out to the Red Ribbon Gala. “It’s a unique thing that you don’t see too often,” Allington said.

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Adam Allington, a sophomore in international studies and German, poses at his DJ stand during the NHL All-Star weekend last month. Allington, a DJ who goes by “AtomikA,” founded Atomik Entertainment and will DJ for the IRC’s Red Ribbon Gala Saturday, Feb. 26.

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“Ever since then I’ve been into dance music and stuff. I listen to six to

like Miami had a lot of good Jennifer Kopenitz’s 2:02.23 freshmen,” Henley said. “So found the fourth-fastest time it was pretty pleasing to get in school history. The men and women’s diveighth place.” The Pack women set two new ing squad also competed with school records in the 800-free- sophomore Hannah Hopkins style relay and the 200 breast- placing fifth overall on the roke, while posting 17 all-time platform dive a 293.80, and top-ten marks concluding the sophomore Kirstyn Shepler final day of ACC’s on Saturday. adding a 207.20 in the final day Seven NCAA “B” cuts were of competition. Sophomore Hudson Rains made with Henley and sophocompeted more Ju l iin the men’s anna Prim platform hitting two d ive e a r ncuts each, ing a 280.75 senior Jesa long w it h sica Ward sophomore claiming Chris Arcara on e , a n d (210.50) who t wo more both posted came in retop two perlays. formances. Ward’s Henley felt 2 :15.81 in content with the 200 the way her breastroke w a s n o t Marifrances Henley, sophomore teammates performed only a “B” cut, but a new school record. over the championship. “I think the girl’s team did On Saturday, Prim achieved her second “B” cut in the 200 really well,” Henley said. “I’m butterf ly, the second-best really proud of the way we did mark in school history, with even with the place we finished.” a time of 2:00.52. The 2011 ACC men’s swimJunior Jessica McBroom (2: 03.66), junior Maggie ming cha mpionship w i l l McEnerney (206.65), fresh- be held Wednesday, Feb. 23 men Jordan Paavola (208.26) through Saturday, Feb. 26 and junior Erica Waters at the Georgia Tech Aquatic (2:09.39) also took part in Center as ten teams fight for the 200 butterfly, but senior the conference title.

“We didn’t realize that teams like Miami had a lot of good freshmen, so it was pretty pleasing to get eighth place.”

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Allington went to Germany in high school, and was introduced to the European club scene.

eight hours of music a day and I started hearing the European influence in music,” Allington said. “I just thought it’d be a good idea to be a DJ.”

“I did a mix for them and I was in charge of coordinating other performer’s music, and helping them with their stuff.”

Earlier this month Allington was a DJ at the NHL All-Star Game and at the Raleigh Convention Center at the Wide Open Festival.

Allington said he owes that gig to Afaf Seyam, junior in fashion and textile management and the president of the Fashion Group at College of Textiles. The large gig helped Allington establish Atomik Entertainment allowing his career take off.

“I played for 16 hours through two days,” Allington said. “Which a lot of guys have never done over their whole DJing career.” Allington played to a crowd of about 45,000 people. “The Fashion Group at the College of Textiles had a fashion show there, and that’s how I got the gig,” Allington said.

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ing to Gilmore, the largest contributors are students. Many of the street teams are formed from student groups, and Fugate has taken a major role administratively. “[Once] we put t he program in place, Ariel [Fugate] would help pull together various groups across campus to initiate it. She even handled getting all the posters designed,” Gilmore said. “[It has been] a good partnership between

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184-pound weight division and fought hard to earn the Pack some points, but points were difficult to come by for State on Saturday night. Godley was trailing the entire match and eventually lost by a final score of 10-4. However, Jordan said he was happy with Godley’s performance, but that he still has a lot to work on. “We were really pleased with Quinton [Godley’s]

“It’s helped me launch off and have a presence in Raleigh,” he said. Allington is set to play the Red Ribbon Gala Feb. 26. “It is going to be a fun, wild party, but it is going to be safe,” Allington said.

two departments, and students who tend to take a strong initiative toward things that mean a lot to them.” University Dining has been involved with the products of recycled bottles before. At the UNC Campout this past January, Dining gave out T-shirts which read “Not Wasted,” made from recycled plastic. “A lot of man-made synthetic fibers are very similar to plastic,” Gilmore said. “If you think about it, polyester and nylon are kind of a plastic.” Another potential use for recycled bottles is making a graduation gown. According to John Starbuck, the market-

ing manager for the Campus Bookstore, this semester students will be able to buy gowns in red or black. Each gown, made by the company Oak Hall Cap and Gown, is made from approximately 23 post-consumer recycled bottles and can be recycled again after graduation. According to Starbuck, gowns will be available in April. “I think of the bottle as a necessary thing,” Gilmore said. “Make sure you get it in a recycling bin. That is the most important thing, because [the bottle] can’t have a second life unless it ends up in the recycling bin.”

effort but his execution just was not there tonight,” Jordan said. “He just has to put it all together to beat the guys at this level on a consistent basis.” The dual match ended with close losses from sophomores Karonne Jones and Eloheim Palma in the 197-pound and heavyweight weight classes, respectively. But the big story of the night was the departure of Caldwell. Jordan said that while he still has time to coach Caldwell in the postseason this year, he was quite emotional on Saturday. “It’s been an emotional day for me having to think about

this being the final time Darrion will compete here in Reynolds,” Jordan said. “We’ve got a couple more weeks with him. But honestly, you might have the chance to coach a guy like Darrion once in a lifetime, so we have to appreciate what time we have left with him.”

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N.C. State bids farewell to a legend Caldwell was the only wrestler to win during his last dual match at home. Cory Smith Deputy Sports Editor

The Wolfpack hosted Maryland on Saturday night and lost 35-5, but the story of the night was the departure of one of the best wrestlers in N.C. State history, 149-pound redshirt senior Darrion Caldwell. Maryland jumped out to an early 13-0 lead following losses by 125-pound redshirt junior Mike Moreno, 133-pound freshman Conor Hovis and 141-pound redshirt junior Darrius Little. While the matches all concluded in losses for the Pack, Little led for much of his match before taking a fall to lose by a decision in the final seconds. Little’s loss was just his second conference loss of the season. After losing to Virginia Tech last weekend, Little will have to face both wrestlers in the ACC Championships starting in less than two weeks. Then it was time for Caldwell to take the mat. Caldwell came out and dominated his opponent, much like he has all season, and won the match with a technical fall, 15-0, to finish off his regular season college career.

Caldwell said while the team may not have performed as well as it had hoped, he was happy to go out a winner. “It meant a lot to me to get a win in my final match at Reynolds,” Caldwell said. “To go out there and wrestle the way I did, it felt good. It let me know that the fans support me and I can make this last stride towards nationals and hopefully be a champion again.” Caldwell was honored at intermission for his record-setting career with the Pack in his final home match. While State could not send the redshirt senior off with a team win, Caldwell captured his twelfth win of the season and continued his torrid pace towards the ACC tournament. While it is yet to be seen if Caldwell will win the most matches in State history, which is held by Sylvester Terkay at 122, he now owns the best winning percentage at .898 for his career thus far. Coach Carter Jordan said that while some might not see Caldwell as the best ever at State, he is the best that he has ever laid eyes on. “I guess we’ll have to wait until the season is completely over to see if he is statistically the best wrestler in State history,” Jordan said. “But he is the best I have ever seen, ever in my career. He is the most instinc-

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Darrion Caldwell, Wolfpack redshirt sophomore, goes for a pin against The Citadel’s Jordan Dix on Feb. 15. N.C. State won the meet with a team score of 28-18.

tive and athletic wrestler I’ve every seen.” Caldwell said while Jordan’s words meant a lot to him, he hoped that what he has done here at State will have a lasting effect for the program. “To hear him say that about me means a lot to me,” Caldwell

said. “Coach [Jordan] knows a lot about the sport, and he has been around it for a long time. For him to say that feels good. I just hope that someone can come into the program and do better than me. I know that coach wants to build a tradition here and I don’t want it to

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end with me.” Following Caldwell’s match was redshirt junior 157-pounder Colton Palmer, who wrestled another close match but came up just short, losing 8-4 to the No. 14 overall wrestler in his weight class. Both freshman 165-pound-

er Nijel Jones and sophomore 174-pounder Colin Genthert lost by technical falls to ranked opponents in the two matches following Palmer. Junior 174-pounder Quinton Godley wrestled up in the

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Basketball game vs. Carolina to be televised in China North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill will renew their men’s basketball rivalry on Feb. 23 for the 219th time at the RBC Center. However, this meeting between the two triangle schools will mark the first NCAA regular-season game ever to be televised in China. The game will be broadcast in Shanghai, one of the world’s largest cities with more than 16 million residents. Raycom Sports (Charlotte) will produce and broadcast the game in the Atlantic Coast Conference region. R&S Consulting (Staten Island, N.Y.) is the international rights holder that worked with Raycom to clear the broadcast in China. Tip off is set for 9 p.m. ET, which is 13 hours behind Beijing Time. In China, the game will air at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24. Source: N.C. State Athletics

Softball falls to No. 2 Georgia N.C. State softball fell 13-4 in five innings today to No. 2 Georgia (10-0) in the final game of the Georgia Softball Classic at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens, Ga. Senior catcher Alyssa Albritten led the way for the Pack offensively, with a home run and a single. Senior infielder Alyssa Ishibashi contributed two RBIs as well in the losing effort. The Wolfpack returns to action Feb. 25, at the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. against St. Joseph’s at 4 p.m. Source: N.C. State Athletics

Three Pack student athletes earn postgraduate scholarships Men’s soccer player Lucas Carpenter, gymnast Brittany Vontz and women’s basketball player Brittany Strachan each received Weaver-James-Corrigan postgraduate scholarships from the ACC. The three are among 41 student-athletes in the ACC to receive the award. A total of 36 recipients (three from each school) were selected for WeaverJames-Corrigan Awards, given to student-athletes continuing their education after their playing careersl. Five honorary awards were given to student-athletes who plan to enter a professional career in their chosen sport. The Weaver-James-Corrigan Award is named in honor of the late Jim Weaver and Bob James, as well as Gene Corrigan, all of whom are former ACC commissioners. The 41 selected student-athletes will be honored on April 13 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, N.C., at a luncheon hosted by the Nat Greene Kiwanis Club. Source: N.C. State Athletics

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Today Men’s golf @ Puerto Rico Classic Rio Grande Puerto Rico, All day Gymnastics @ UCLA Los Angeles, Calif., 1 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. North Carolina Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m.

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Junior outfielder Brett Williams dives for a flyball and misses during the Pack's game against Elon at Doak Field Sunday. Williams went 0-3 in the game as the Wolfpack lost to the Eagles 4-2.

Wolfpack drops opening series

N.C. State opened its season by dropping their series against Elon 1-2. Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer

The Wolfpack opened its season by losing its first three-game series against the Elon Phoenix 1-2. The Pack picked up its first win of the season blowing out Elon in a 17-4 contest Friday evening, but couldn’t build on that win Saturday and Sunday with the final scores of the other two games being 12-2 and 4-2. In the season opener junior Pratt Maynard drove in five runs to lead the Pack to victory. Sophomore Chris Diaz also played an outstanding game, pulling out a 4-4 performance, which is a new career high for Diaz. Junior Cory Mazzoni picked up the win for the Pack, allowing four of Elon’s runs in six innings. Freshman D.J. Thomas, seniors Brandon Price and Nick Rice

Diaz and sophomore Danny Canela, also pitched an inning each. Head coach Elliot Avent spoke very but Elon took advantage of sophomore highly of both the defensive effort as John Easly at the mound and fired back by scoring three runs in the bottom of well as the effort by Maynard. “I thought defensively we played well the inning and broke it open by scoring this weekend,” coach Elliot Avent said. another three runs in the fifth inning. Unlike the first “Pratt [Maynard] two games of the was so locked in. series, the third He didn’t get turned out to be near the amount a battle between of hits he dethe two squads. served, he had a Elon’s Seth Cagood weekend.” nipe’s home run Sophomore to left field gave G r a nt S a s s e r Elon the early echoed his 1-0 lead in the coaches sentitop of the secment about the ond inning. The offense of the Wolfpack got on weekend. the board with a “We got Pratt Chris Diaz, sophomore Ciencin sacrifice absolutely crushf ly to center to ing the ball and Diaz is hitting awesome, and that’s all bring Ganis home. The two teams battled back and forth until the top of the we can ask for,” Sasser said. During the second game, State held ninth inning. Sasser made a crucial era 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth in- ror to bring Cyle Rasmus home to bring ning off of two solo home runs from the game to 2-3 and an RBI from Harry

“There is definitely a little bit of a difference about how the ball jumps off the bat but we still have to play the game and we still have to hit the ball hard.”

Austin brought Grant McCoury home to get the final score to 2-4. Sasser was given a loss decision. “I am Very, very, extremely disappointed,” Sasser said. “Just go back and look at what you did wrong and you can’t allow it to happen again in the future. We made some positive movements. We did pretty decent holding runners. We have to make better pitches. “ Diaz played an outstanding series compiling a .667 batting average with eight hits and scoring five runs despite the fact that this is the first series using the new NCAA bats. “There is definitely a little bit of a difference about how the ball jumps off the bat but we still have to play the game and we still have to hit the ball hard,” Diaz said. “I really just tried to find the barrel on the ball and a lot of hits just found the hole. I just tried the ball in play and hope that something good happened” The Pack will resume action Friday as it travels to Myrtle Beach for the weekend to take on Pacific, Cal and Coastal Carolina.

Men’s Basketball

Women’s swimming and diving

Pack let another slip away

Women’s swim team finishes eighth

Despite a first half lead, State falls at Maryland 87-80. Staff Report For the first time since 2006, the Wolfpack looked as though it might come away from a basketball game against Maryland with a victory. However, there was no such fortune as N.C. State’s failure to score during a four-minute period late in the second half led to an eight-point loss in College Park. State ended the final four minutes of the first half on a 16-5 run, but could not carry the same momentum into the second half. At halftime, the Terrapins honored former standout Greivis Vaszquez, retiring his jersey. In his career, Vaszquez was a nightmare for head coach Sidney Lowe averaging 18.4 points in seven career wins against N.C. State. The 2010 ACC Player of the Year excited the Maryland fans and players enough to post 49 second half points in the Terrapins eight straight win against the Pack.

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The loss marks State’s eighth ACC loss, six of which have come on the road, as the Wolfpack now sit at 14-12 overall. Freshman C.J. Leslie scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, senior forward Tracy Smith scored 19 points and added five rebounds, and sophomore forward Scott Wood added 15 points in the losing effort. Leslie is certainly making a case for himself as ACC Rookie of the Year. Leslie Averages 11.4 points per game and leads the Pack in rebounding with 7.5 boards per game. He has won ACC Rookie of the Week awards three times and in his last four games has averaged 17.3 points and 8.3 rebounds, on par with his 18-point 8-rebound performance last night at Maryland. Leslie is second in both scoring and rebounding among freshmen in the ACC. However, N.C. State had a terribly difficult time containing the three-headed monster of Jordan Williams, Terrell Stoglin, and

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Seventeen all-time top-ten times were marked overall. Rebecca Fiorentino Staff Writer

The 2011 Atlantic Coast Conference women’s swimming and diving and men’s diving championships wrapped up on Saturday, Feb. 19th at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Eleven teams competed for the conference title, and the NC State women finished eighth overall with a total of 159.5 points. This year marked the ninth overall championship by Virginia, finishing the meet with 776 points, followed by North Carolina in second with 734 and Florida State in third with 417. Next in line was Maryland with 397, in front of Virginia Tech with 358 points. Miami place sixth with 349, while Duke finished seventh with 262.5 points and NC State trailed behind Duke. Georgia Tech captured ninth with 152 points and Clemson (151) and Boston College (60) finished in tenth and eleventh place, respectively. Head coach Brooks Teal said he was very proud of the way the women fought hard during the competition. The ACC

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Senior Jessica Ward competes in the 200 yd breast stroke. Ward earned third place with a time of 2:19.78. UNC won the overall match against the Wolfpack.

is one of the premier swimming conferences in the nation, and the times, according to Teal, reflect that. “Going into the last session it was a very close competition between eighth, ninth and

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tenth place, they finished the meet strong and fought hard,” Teal said. “ACC keeps getting faster and the competition is very high, but I’m very proud

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