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Senate approves reapportionment Mallory Bowman Correspondent

Student Senate voted unanimously Tuesday night to shift its representatives throughout the colleges to better match changes in enrollment. The majority of colleges will receive additional Senate seats, but the Graduate School will lose nearly 50 percent of its representation. This alteration of senators takes place once every three years according to Student Government statues. Although the numbers of the reap-

portionment seem to be large differences, in the overall scheme, these differences will not make a large difference in the different colleges representation in Student Senate. Scott Goldsmith, a CHASS senior senator and a junior in political science, discussed the reapportionment bill. According to Goldsmith, if a college offers a degree, it did not lose any seats during the reapportionment process. General business was also taken care of at the meeting, including a discussion of Camp-Out as well as the Distinguished Professor Lecture Series and the new CALS Moodle page.

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University betting big on green Staff Writer

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Taking Confucius to heart, on Tuesday the University took a small but definitive first step toward aiming to build a culture of sustainability on campus. Unveiling the initial draft of the University Strategic Plan, aimed at advancing sustainability on campus, Jack Colby, sustainability officer and assistant vice-chancellor for facilities operations, said that the University is now at a position where it can move ahead from “simply participation to a cultural change.” “Our vision is to move where sustainability is not just a set of programs, but an integral part of our culture,” Colby said. “The University needs to make a leap ahead in terms of its culture and take full advantage of the opportunities made available through collaboration and participation.” According to Colby, the majority of students have a positive outlook in this regard and that student response has always been positive regarding such issues. The Strategic Plan, which outlines both long and short-term goals, aims to involve multiple elements on campus to achieve these goals, student involvement being one of them. The plan contains five-year strategies involving academics and research on campus, with additions in courses and curricula, service learning and an endorsement of sustainability-guided research. Also included are ideas to use the campus as a classroom by improving resource and space efficiency.

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“There is tremendous interest in our faculty regarding this,” Colby said. “We are also looking to promote undergraduate research in this regard and develop course work that enables them to earn credit.” The plan also contains details on reducing the energy and water consumption, which is also required by various North Carolina state laws. Regarding energy consumption, the University is aiming to achieve a 30 percent reduction compared to 2003 levels, in addition to the 20 percent reduction achieved in water consumption over the last year. Colby said that buildings are the largest consumers of energy on campus, and so it is important to look into this aspect while considering sustainability on campus. The upcoming Hunt Library on Centennial Campus is a LEED Silver certified building, a requirement, Colby said, that will be implemented on all and any new buildings that come up in the future. LEED certified buildings reduce energy consumption by 26-30 percent. This will likely include the new bookstore that will be constructed after the demolition of Harrelson Hall and other future projects. In addition to this, the University is also working to reduce energy consumption in existing buildings by reprogramming existing space using technology. “Much of what we see is going to be about allocation of resources,” Colby said. “Currently, we are working to utilize declining resources more efficiently by eliminating waste and reducing energy consumption.” The University has entered into two energy performance contracts to achieve this. One is a $19 million investment in 15 buildings on campus, which will result in annual saving worth $1.4 million.

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Students caught green-handed in coming weeks

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Two University departments have partnered with Coke for a fiveweek promotion of recycling.

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The Office of Sustainability sponsored a town-hall style meeting to discuss sustainability at the University.

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Student Senate unanimously approved the reapportionment of seats.

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At the Student Senate meeting held on Tuesday, Abbi Davis, a junior in psychology, swears in as the new Student Senate secretary. With no other candidates running against her, Davis was sworn in during the meeting with no delays.

Woodson calls for patience during budget cut process In a video released Tuesday, Chancellor Randy Woodson calls for patience and cooperation during the budget cut process.

University will follow. These five principles include various ideals for the University.

They include: protecting to the extent possible instruction and student support maintain and enhance the Chelsey Francis strength of our faculty News Editor build on our reputation as a leadChancellor Woodson is con- ing research University by enhanccerned about budget planning for ing the capacity of our faculty and staff to discover new knowledge the year. Although the state budget is still and transfer this knowledge to the undecided, Woodson said he be- marketplace for the benefit of all lieves it is time for the University North Carolinians ensure well-maintained facilities to start planning for the cuts that are more than likely coming, ac- and campus that support a safe and cording to the video released on exceptional learning environment for our students Tuesday. ensure our continued position According to Woodson, the state’s universities have been asked as one of the nation’s best values.” Because of the to prepare for up principles of to 15 percent. the Universit y, “For N.C. State, Wo o d s o n h a s that translates to a s ke d P rovos t almost 80 million Warwick Arden dollars,” Woodson and Vice Chansaid in the video. c el lor Cha rle s “Taking a oneLeff ler to work time, 15 percent on the University reduction is not budget as well as an easy or painthe structure. less task.” Chancellor Woodson According to However, acWoodson, he becording to Woodson, signs show that this isn’t going lieves that positions will be lost during the cuts. to be a one-time happening. “There is no doubt that we will “Every signal indicates that this is not a one-time reduction but lose positions with such a deep a long-term readjustment to our reduction in our budget,” Woodstate funding,” Woodson said in son said. “Our top three business operations expenditures are laborthe video. The Resource Strategies Task related. But let me quickly add that Force has already recommended new efficiencies gained through a review of budget and business restructuring will have the new operations, according to Woodson. effect of negating some of our job “I agree with this recommenda- losses and is our best opportunity tion,” Woodson said during the to minimize the impact on our employees.” video. Woodson is asking that the plan While examining options during this budget cut, there are five principles Woodson has said the BUDGET continued page 3

“Taking a onetime, 15 percent reduction is not an easy or painless task..”

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Instead of being caught red-handed, each week 200 people will be caught green-handed. University Dining, N.C. State Waste Reduction and Recycling, and Coca-Cola are partnering to sponsor “Caught Green-Handed.” The initiative is a five-week program to promote and reward N.C. State students, faculty and staff for recycling, according to University Dining and Waste Reduction and Recycling. According to Kelley Brackett, public communication specialist for University Dining, this is the first year this initiative has happened. “We have a street team that will, on certain days and certain locations, reward people who are recycling,” Brackett said. Ariel Fugate, a student intern at the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling, said the group promoted the event at Campout. “We promoted the program this weekend at Campout by giving out 100 ‘Not Wasted’ t-shirts made from plastic bottles,” Fugate said. “We talked with students at Campout about the program and have been spreading word about it through Facebook and soon posters will be up around campus, the dining halls and residence halls.” One day a week, the street time will give away prizes, according to Brackett. Each winner will receive a CocaCola Contour Bottle Light-Up Pen, a Coca-Cola coupon for on-campus C-Stores, and an “I was caught green handed” sticker, according to Bracket and Fugate. The street team will not be at any specific location on campus. “We’re going to be all over campus,” Brackett said. “They’re going to be on Centennial campus, the Brickyard, East Campus, everywhere. We’re giving all of our Facebook fans a heads up as to where members of the Street Team will be.” The majority of the members of the Street Team are students.

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STREET TEAM DATES: The Caught Green-Handed Street team will reward students across campus around lunch time on the following dates: Monday, January 24th Wednesday, February 2nd Tuesday, February 8th Thursday, February 17th Friday, February 25th SOURCE: UNIVERSITY DINING

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egan Ryals, assistant director of the Undergraduate Tutorial Center, walks through tutoring details with Kevin Patel, a junior in biochemical engineering, who is a new tutor in the program at the center in Park Shops Tuesday. Tutoring starts on Thursday with about 60 new student tutors for the spring semester.

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12:48 P.M. | CONCERNED BEHAVIOR Public Safety Center Student concerned with behavior of non-student. Appropriate personnel notified.

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10:26 A.M. | CONCERNED BEHAVIOR – ASSISTANCE Public Safety Center Concerned Behavior Report completed regarding student. Appropriate personnel notified and paperwork completed.

9:46 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Centennial Middle School Report of suspicious vehicle. Officers checked the area but no vehicle was located.

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January 14 12:29 A.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Owen Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Transport was refused.

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Andy Walsh, a CHASS sophomore senator and a sophomore in political science, discussed the results of Campout . According to Walsh, the event ran smoothly, with over 2,000 students attending. The attendance was at least 300 more than last year. He said he was encouraged by the increased attendance numbers and challenged Student Government to be more active on campus in relation to Campout. At Campout, at least $1100 was raised for the Jimmy V Cancer Foundation research. According to Walsh, the overall feedback from Campout has been great. He said he wanted to thank the volunteers, campus police, fire protection, Campus recreation, transportation and UAB. Student Government provided 130 pizzas and 1200 donuts at Campout, costing $1000 from Student Government fund. During the meeting, Kelly Hook, the student body president, discussed the plans for the Free Expression Tunnel. As of Tuesday night, only

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be completed by March 15. The launch of the budget cuts is July 1. Woodson has asked Provost Warwick Arden and Vice Chancellor Charles Leffler to work on budget cuts. “Over the next few weeks,

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about 1200 students had responded to the survey. About 60% of the responses have been from students who are not in favor of the Free Expression Tunnel committee. Hook said she wants to do what the majority of students want to do, however, she said she believes that the 40% of students who are in favor of the committee deserve to have their concerns addressed. Announced at the Student Senate meeting, the appropriation applications will open Jan. 24 and remain open for 2 weeks. Interviews will be conducted after the application has closed. Also at Tuesday nights’ meeting Abbi Davis, a junior in psychology was unanimously selected as secretary. According to the Student Senate, the overall semester GPA for the group is 3.2, the highest in at least three years.

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ACTIONS WOODSON HAS ASKED ARDEN AND LEFLER TO TAKE IN WORKING WITH BUDGET CUTS: •

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Consolidate decentralized business services into service centers distributed throughout the University campus, but reporting centrally. Consolidate select academic units in an effort to reduce administrative cost and improve synergy in the delivery of academic programs and research

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The other involves central energy plants worth $60 million—the largest of its kind in North Carolina—which will utilize the waste heat to make steam, which will then be used to produce electricity. The existing plants, Colby described, are 38 percent thermally efficient, and with this investment, the efficiency will go up by as much as 72 percent, and result in savings worth $3.5 million per year. This will enable the University to pay off the financing in 16-year payback periods. Emphasizing the importance

of engaging the community, Colby said that various organizations on campus like the Wolfpack Environmental Student Association, Student Government and the InterResidence Council are excellent supporters of these initiatives and are actively engaged in informing students about green issues on campus. In this regard, Colby hinted at an addition to the various events organized on campus to increase awareness about these issues. Nothing specific, however, has been determined yet. “It all involves repetition of the message, reaching out and providing service opportunities and projects to students,” Colby said.

“Ariel Fugate headed up the Street Team,” Brackett said. “Some members are from Student Government. Everyone is assigned different areas of campus by Ariel.” According to Fugate, the Street Team is made up of about 25 volunteers. Brackett said the “Caught Green-Handed initiative goes hand in hand to increase waste reduction. “This is a part of the nation-wide Recyclemania initiative,” Brackett said. “Another goal is to beat UNC-Chapel Hill in another way.” According to University Dining, the goal is to create a buzz about recycling around campus and, week-

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we will carry out the work of responding to this budget crisis,” Woodson said. “Our response should be to take every effort to restructure our organization with the assumption of a shrinking state budget going forward.” Although Woodson said the decisions will be difficult to make, he believes these are extraordinary economic times call for patience and understanding. opportunities. •

Review all low-enrolled courses and academic degree programs and under- subscribed majors and minors for possible elimination

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Review the delivery of student support programs distributed across various units of the university.

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Reduce organizational bureaucracy by reviewing university policies, rules and regulations.

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With the upcoming budget cuts, Woodson is calling on Provost Warwick Arden and Vice Chancellor Charles Leffler to work on choosing the areas of the University to change. In a video released Tuesday, he asked for the patience of the University.

by-week, the campus commu- Handed will be a fun way to nity will begin recycling more promote the simple actions we can take to make the NC State in order to be caught. The day of the week and ap- campus and the world a better proximate times will be an- place.” According to the Waste Renounced via “NC State University Dining” and the “NC duction and Recycling Website, State Recycles” Facebook pages, the University currently diverts 45 percent of according to its waste from Wa s t e R e the landf ill duction and by recycling, Recycling. reusing, and Univercomposting sit y Dining yard waste, will be at the with a goal to Campout for increase it to UNC Tickets 65 percent by on Ja nuar y Ariel Fugate, student intern 2015. “Caught 15 to t a l k Green-Handmore about “Caught Green-Handed” and ed” is one of many partnerships to give away Coca-Cola t-shirts University Dining has with and tote bags made from re- WRR in to decrease waste at cycled bottles to students who NC State, among those projare a fan of the two Facebook ects was University Dining’s composting program in the pages. “Everyone loves to be reward- dining halls which began in ed for doing something good,” Fall of 2010. said Fugate. “Caught Green-

“Everyone loves to be rewarded for doing something good.”

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Wilson, get off the bench and make a decision THE FACTS:

Quarterback Russell Wilson recently announced he is heading to spring training with the Colorado Rockies and will put all of his time and effort into his baseball career. However, he has a year of eligibility remaining for football and has not confirmed or denied on whether he is coming back to play.

OUR OPINION:

Wilson needs to give the Pack a firm decision on whether or not he is planning on returning next season. By not making a decision, Wilson is hurting the football team. The team needs to either focus on moving away from the Wilson era and preparing for Glennon or needs to be ready for him to return in the fall.

here is no doubting redshirt junior quarterback Russell Wilson will go down as one of the best quarterbacks in N.C. State football history. In just three years in Raleigh, Wilson has been named the ACC Player of the Year, led the Pack to a 20-18 record and two bowl appearances, one of which the team won, and has accounted for 98 career touchdowns, the second most in N.C. State history. Wilson also played on the Pack baseball team for three years. Recently Wilson announced that he will attend spring training with the Colorado Rockies and devote himself full-time to baseball, leaving room for doubt as to if he will return to his football career and play in his final sea-

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son with the Pack. He needs to make a final decision about his future plans. He is only hurting the football team by dragging it out in a Brett Farve-esque way. By not making a firm decision, the football team cannot fully move away from the Wilson era to focus on a new quarterback and new offense that will fit someone with a different skill set than Wilson’s. The quarterback position is the most important on the field and those players are looked at as the leaders and captains of not only the offense but by the whole team as well. But the coaches and players cannot endorse Glennon as their start-

ing quarterback, while there is a chance Wilson returns in the fall. Redshirt sophomore Mike Glennon is also put in a terrible position. The backup quarterback was a top rated quarterback in his recruiting class and has waited his turn to take over as State’s quarterback. If Wilson comes back for another season, Glennon will be stuck on the bench for a forth straight season and would most likely elect to transfer to another school rather then sit on the sidelines watching for another year. If Wilson wants to continue his football career and attempt

to win an ACC title, we will welcome him back next season. His abilities with the ball in his hands are rare and with him at the helm, State has as good a chance as anyone to win the Atlantic Division title. No one can fault Wilson if he decides to move on and focus solely on baseball. He already has a guaranteed contract with the Rockies, while the NFL is no guarantee. His prospects are looking good and we should accept his decision, whatever it is. However, Wilson needs to make a decision quickly so State can move forward for next year’s football season.

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Got to be N.C. sustainable agriculture

ne of the top voices in sustainability was wrong. Jack Colby, co-chair of the Campus Environmental Sustainability Team and associate vice chancellor of Facilities Operations, claimed t hat agriculture t aug ht at Amanda t h e Un i Wilkins versity was Editor-in-chief “sustainable in its roots.” Nothing could be farther from the truth. This line of thinking is out of the realistic scope of the University’s and the state’s holistic opinion on agriculture. In a 2010 interview with Dr. Nancy Creamer, horticulture professor, director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in Goldsboro, N.C. and member of the USDA Specialty Crops Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, she explained that traditional agriculture is still what is predominantly taught in universities, including N.C. State. She admitted things have changed over the last 25 years, but sustainable agriculture is still not at the forefront of common agriculture practices. Majority of the planting practices, waste management and resource allocation strategies in North Carolina are not sustainable. There are upwards of ten million pigs and 39 million, all of which require food and waste to be managed. Many of these facts and figures are thrown around, but without awareness and fur-

ther education, future farmers and consumers cannot make informed decisions. Colby exemplifies this with his use of glowing generalities. Dr. Michelle SchroederMoreno is the advisor and one of the founders of the agroecology program at N.C. State. While the program remains a concentration within the plant and soil science major, she is pushing to establish it as a separate major and rename it to reflect sustainable agriculture. By helping move this process along and highlighting the importance of these principles in other areas and disciplines, Colby and CEST can create a baseline and make sure future leaders in agriculture make farming in North Carolina and across the world sustainable. While it is understandable that the points presented at the sustainability town hall meeting and outlined in the drafted plan online are general since this is the planning stage, Colby still answered many of the questions presented to him yesterday with vague, blanket answers. This leaves doubt about whether CEST realizes the scope of sustainability already established in academics and research and what the climate is within the state. If CEST is to make sustainability truly inherent in the agriculture program at N.C. State then it needs to understand the reality of agriculture today and make the push for sustainable agriculture as the standard at N.C. State. Send Amanda your thoughts on sustainable agriculture to letters@technicianonline.com.

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Do you think Russell Wilson should go to the Rockies? Why or why not? BY JAKE STRICKLAND

“Normally, I’d say he should stay in school, but he does already have a degree. But if he waits to join the NFl, he’ll get more money and his stock will go up. But, I wouldn’t hold anything against him if he took this opportunity.”

Brian Schultz, sophomore in environmental design in agriculture

Jacob Noor freshman, business administration

To tell or not to tell

hat should you do if a good friend of yours is dating someone you don’t like? You need to ask yourself the simple question of why don’t you like them and t he n c onsider you r Staci ions to Thornton opt confront Advice your friend Columnist about it. It may be a personality clash they have with you but not necessarily with your friend. For example, if they always have to be right, you might find this annoying but your friend might see it as them being knowledgeable. If it’s something like that, the problem might be that you two are too similar. Perhaps it annoys y ou t h at they always have to be right when in fact, you also always have to be right too. Knowing that the thing you don’t like about them is a character trait you have as well will make you better able to deal with it. I had a friend in college

who dated a guy I didn’t like because he gave me a bad vibe. I ended up telling her about my vibe and it almost ruined our friendship. If you are ever thinking of telling your friend your qualms, you need to have something better to go off of than a vibe. If you decide to confront your friend about your feelings, you need to be prepared. Unfortunately, they are more likely to take the side of the person they are dating than a friend. Instead of being confrontational, try asking some questions that might make them think about the person they are seeing. The only reason to tell a person you don’t like whom they are dating is if you have seen something your friend hasn’t. If you see them cheating on your friend, you have the responsibilit y as a friend to tell them. Just be warned, t hey may not believe you. You will need to stay ca lm a nd explain the situation fully. If the person they are dating acts completely different around your friend than they do other people, this might be cause for concern. You should

“The best thing may be to put your differences aside, suck it up, and try to be friends with this person.”

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approach it gently and ask your friend something along the lines of, “They flirt with other people when you are not around. Does that bother you?” While it may seem like lying, not being upfront about your feelings about your friend’s boyfriend or girlfriend will help your friendship. You can try to help your friend see what you see by talking with them. You can be honest without being confrontational. But before you talk to them, you will need to ask yourself if it’s worth the risk of losing that friendship to make your voice be heard. Remember, it’s their relationship, not yours. The best thing may be to put your differences aside, suck it up, and try to be friends with this person. This will most likely strengthen your existing friendship and you may even find that the person they are dating really isn’t as bad as you might have thought. Just keep an open mind and you will be able to keep a valued friendship. Send Staci your day-today questions, comments, concerns, issues and whatever else you’d like to have answered in a calculating and thoughtful manner to letters@technicianonline. com.

“I think he should go. He’d probably have a better career in baseball than in football.” Abby Whalen freshman, management

“I definitely think he should finish school. It’s the most important thing. If something bad happened to him while he was on the team, he could fall back on his education.” Megan Jeffries freshman, psychology

“I personally would finish my college degree, but I guess it depends on whether you want to take the opportunity or finish school.” David Tsengyear sophomore, computer science

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Live music to fund radio station WKNC, N.C. State’s radio station, plans to raise funds to support station at show. Allison Saito� Staff Writer

WKNC is hosting its eighth Double Barrel Benefit Feb. 4-5. The two nights of music will feature nine local acts at Kings Barcade in downtown Raleigh. Chris Cioffi, a senior in language, writing and rhetoric, and public affairs director for WKNC, said The Old Ceremony will headline a set of four bands Friday night, and Hammer No More the Fingers will headline a set of five acts Saturday night. “There is a really solid lineup. There is not a single band in that lineup that I have not seen by themselves live, because they are just that [expletive] awesome,” Cioffi said. “They are all some of my favorite local bands from this last year.” Tommy Anderson, a senior in political science and philosophy and the general manager of WKNC, said the Double Barrel Benefit is an important source of revenue for the station. “When you run a 24,000 watt radio station, it gets pretty expensive to supply that 24 hours, 365 a year,” Anderson said. Although WKNC receives funding from the University, it covers most of its own operating costs. “Approximately 16 percent of our budget comes from student fees,” Anderson said. Students can support the radio station by purchasing a ticket for the concert. “[If you buy a ticket], you’re supporting your student radio,” Anderson said. Anderson‘s tone became more enthusiastic when dis-

cussing the acts at Double Barrel. “If you are not familiar with local music, this is a way to familiarize yourself with the surplus of talent in this area,” Anderson said. WKNC invited local artists they considered particularly noteworthy. “Each year, we try to get big local bands [as headliners]. Then, we try to find bands that are new and have been generating buzz,” Anderson said. Anderson said, “The first night is very accessible indie rock… the second night is very, very high energy. If you are looking to dabble in different genres, that is the second night.” In the past, bands that have headlined at Double Barrel had seen an increase in popularity. “Headlining the first night, we have a band called The Old Ceremony. They played Double Barrel four years ago, but their popularity has soared since then,” Anderson said. Friday night will also feature the band Bright Young Things. Three members of Bright Young Things are N.C. State graduates. Anderson said they have been described and complimented as sounding like “The Beatles on a bad day.” Attendees of this year’s Double Barrel Benefit will also receive a CD compilation of some of the Benefit’s performers. According to Eric Scholz, a senior in communication and director of Sessions@KNC, this is the first time WKNC has released its own compilation. “We collaborated with each band to put one original, previously unreleased track for the compilation,” Scholz said. “Some of [the songs] are very typical of the bands’ style.

BANDS PLAYING DOUBLE BARREL • • • • • • • • •

Friday Night: The Old Ceremony Bright Young Things Luego Cassis Orange Saturday Night Hammer No More the Fingers Yardwork King Mez HaLo Kid Future SOURCE: WKNC.ORG

Some of the bands decided to experiment a bit,” Scholz said. Scholz said seven of the disc’s eight tracks were recorded by WKNC as part of their Sessions@KNC program. Sessions @KNC is a program where the station invites local bands to play and be recorded on campus in Caldwell Lounge. The station has recorded many local bands and released those songs for free download on their website. However, the songs recorded for this CD will not be on the site. People can buy tickets for one night for $10 each, or a ticket for both nights for $18. Tickets are on sa le on WKNC’s website and possibly at the door. However, the Double Barrel Benefit has a history of being sold out before the weekend of the event. Anderson said the number of tickets is limited by the size of its venue. “King’s capacity is 250,” Anderson said. “In years past, we have sold out.” “Last year, we sold out before people got to the door, but they were letting people in as others left,” Cioffi said.

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EVENTS AND ISSUES March 2010: Healthcare Reform February 2009: Stimulus Package December 2010: Repealed “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” January 2009: Ordered closure of Guantanamo Bay January 2010: Haitian earthquake April 2010: BP Oil spill March 2009: Announced new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan

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In 2008… I was not really for anybody [in the presidential election]. I know McCain was very conservative and Obama is a liberal, or as a Democrat, he was faced with a lot of things—people wanted him to do all sorts of things. So he was on the bandwagon with it and he was going to help everyone out. In 2011… Now that he is president, he has a lot of accountabilities and he has to do a lot of things and everyone is looking at him to do those things. He’s put in a position where he is not liked as much because a lot of people are expecting him to do a lot of things, and he can’t do all that. Everybody wants something and everybody can’t get everything. I’m not too conservative, but there is a line to where I won’t agree with some things. In 2012… I’ll see how he plays out the rest of the presidency, because if he’s agreeing with a lot of things that really don’t coincide with what I think, I might not vote for him.

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In 2008… I was kind of up in the air, either way. I didn’t know who I wanted to vote for. I actually voted for McCain. In 2011… I think he’s done a good job. No matter who is in office, they are going to catch heat— for whatever they do, there is going to be someone who doesn’t like him or someone who does like him. I hear a lot about healthcare—that’s all I hear about, actually. I don’t know too much about it. He doesn’t seem like he’s done anything too terribly wrong. I liked when he did the stimulus package. That probably helped out a little bit—or at least I hope it did. In 2012… I will probably vote for him in two years. Once you have someone in, you have to give them time for them to do something, you can’t just strip them of their presidency right away, and he’s done a pretty good job.

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In 2008… That was my first year voting, so it [was] more of a trial-and-error to learn how to do a background check on each presidential candidate. I was definitely an Obama supporter. He had a big thrill with the college students and the direction he was going in was going to help us. In 2011… I think he’s done a really good job. A lot of people are saying he made a lot of promises he hasn’t been keeping, but nobody knows what it’s like to be President until you’re President. So of course you’re going to make a lot of guesses that you’re going to do this and do that, but it’s a lot of work, I’m sure. If it’s anything like being in college, I know it’s pretty hard for him to handle and try to take care of every aspect of being President. Especially with all the criticism, I think he’s doing really good. In 2012… It’s too early to tell. You never know what someone else has to offer.

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In 2008… I thought Hillary [Clinton] would be the best, except she lies too much. In 2011… I’m not really paying attention to Obama, but so far he hasn’t really done anything. I feel like it will be the same for the next two years. He tried to do the Medicaid thing, but it didn’t work out too well. In 2012… It depends on the other candidate [in the next election], but I don’t think I will vote for [Obama].

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In 2008… Two years ago I probably wasn’t as up on my politics as I should have been, but I probably would have gone with the conservative one because my dad is in the military and we’re big Army. In 2011… I haven’t seen a lot of changes that he said would happen, actually happen. A lot of my military friends are kind of worried about it. In 2012… It would depend on who is going against him, but I probably won’t vote for him.

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“It is time to wish Wilson a great baseball career and turn things over to the 3rd best quarterback from the 2008 class.”

WILSON SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL STATS:

GLENNON SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL STATS:

Touchdowns: 34 passing, 18 rushing Yards: 3,009 passing, 1,132 rushing

Touchdowns: 32 passing, 7 rushing Yards: 2,557 passing, 129 rushing

Lead his team to a state title.

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the Champs Sports Bowl MVP is his height (5’11’’). Only three current NFL continued from page 8 starting quarterbacks are listed below six-feet-threesignals instead of Wilson. If injury is a concern, State inches—Drew Brees (6’2’’), will boast one of the best Michael Vick (6’0’’) and Daoffensive lines in the con- vid Garrard (6’1’’). With ference as the odds four sophoworking mores—R.J. heavMattes, Anily against drew Walhim, one lace, Cammore year den Wentz of college a nd Z ach football Allen— will allow return andWilson to forer fiveTucker Fraiser showcase star recruit his talents Rob Crisp fills the void left by senior for the NFL and quite possibly end his career as the best Jake Vermiglio. A senior season for Wilson quarterback in Pack history. As we draw closer to the would not only give the Pack a better chance to contend for start of spring practice, it the Atlantic Division crown, appears as though the stars but it would also give him are aligning for an ACC one last shot to prove to NFL Championship run, just as scouts that he can play quar- long as No. 16 is under centerback at the professional ter for one last season. level. The only downside to

“If injury is a concern, State will boast one of the best offensive lines in the conference.”

BY THE NUMBERS: WILSON VS. GLENNON 2010 STATS

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119.63

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308

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each other, with Duke holding a 135-97 edge in the series. Also, while State has not fared well against top-25 teams, going 9-21, it has posted a 3-4 record against top-10 opponents under head coach Sidney Lowe. After their success last year in the RBC Center, the team hopes that they can once again bring down the Duke team. Though the Devils hold a 6-3 overall record against the Pack in the RBC Center, State has won three out of the last six

meetings; all three wins were against a top-10 ranked Duke team. If State can manage to shut down the duo of Singler and Smith, they can effectively cut Duke’s scoring opportunities in half. “We have to have our big men out there and making plays,” Brown said. “Our defense is going to be key in taking out their two biggest scorers.” With heads held high, the team will be inviting the Devils once again to their home court, where they are 8-1. The Pack is set to face their next David and Goliath-like battle against Duke at 7 p.m. tonight.

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Linebacker Nate Irving has been invited to, and will compete in, the Under Armour Senior Bowl, which will be played on Jan. 29 in Mobile, Ala. Irving is the only Wolfpack player invited to the game and is one of 18 ACC players invited to compete in the game, which is the second most in the 52 years the game has been played. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

Henry honored after win at Virginia Tech

Today MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. DUKE RBC Center, 7p.m. Thursday WOMEN’S BASKETBAL AT BOSTON COLLEGE Chestnut Hill, Mass., 7 p.m. Friday TRACK AT THE VIRGINIA TECHHOKIE INVITATIONAL. Blacksburg, Va., all day. MEN’S TENNIS AT LOUISVILLE Louisville, Ky., 4 p.m. GYMNASTICS VS. WEST VIRGINIA Reynolds Coliseum, 7p.m. Saturday TRACK AT THE VIRGINIA TECHHOKIE INVITATIONAL. Blacksburg, Va., all day. WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN J.W. Isenhour Facility, 12 p.m. MEN’S TENNIS AT INDIANA Bloomington, Ind., 2 p.m. WRESTLING VS. CAMPBELL Reynolds Coliseum, 4 p.m. WRESTLING VS. OHIO Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW? Linebackers Nate Irving and Mark Herzlich, from Boston College, will compete in the Senior Bowl. Neither played last season, as Irving recovered from a nearfatal automobile accident, and Herzlich recovered from a bout with cancer.

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he time has come for N.C. St ate to re-evaluate which quarterback on its roster would give it the best chance to succeed right away. Given the realities of the roster and the skill sets that the two quarterbacks, redshirt junior Russell Wilson and redshirt sophomore Mike Glennon, bring to the position, Glennon should be the clear choice. Before Wilson was named starting quarterback in his first season, Wolfpack fans suffered through the tenure of the light-armed Daniel Evans and Dan the immortally bad Smith Ha r r ison Be ck . Staff Writer Therefore, it is no surprise that Wil- spect the ability of son has received such adulation Glennon to burn them from the fan base, as he looks like deep, the run game can the second-coming of Philip Rivers open up. Glennon would immediin comparison. However, at the risk of commit- ately transform the offense ting grand sacrilege, it has come from one that relies on 4 to 12-yard time for State faithful to re-examine passes and yard after catch abilities the unflinching support that it has by receivers to move the chains, to given to Wilson. Yes, he has been an something much more dynamic and excellent player for his three years, balanced. The reality of the situation is that if Glennon but let us take a does not get the look at who is keys soon, we sitting on the may never get bench. a chance to see Mike Glenhim take the field non, the numfor the Pack. ber five high If I may be alschool quarterlowed to engage back in Ameriin a bit of history, ca in 2008, has I ask those faitha skill set more ful to the Pack to suited to the consider the fate direction the of the immorState offense tal Tyler Palko. has drifted Palko had an extoward since Dan Smith cellent season in t he O’Br ien 2004 for the Pitt regime began. As last year wore on, teams fig- Panthers in his redshirt sophomore ured out that State’s offense lacked season. Rather than give their backup a vertical threat and the offense fre- quarterback a chance to win the startquently bogged down as it failed to ing job in the spring, he was named move the chains, lacking a run game the starter going into the 2005 season. That backup quarterback decided for short yardage situations. Glennon could instantly change that with to transfer to the Division I-AA his powerful throwing arm, which ranks, where he earned numerous he complements with excellent accuracy. With safeties having to reGLENNON continued page 7 HE

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lthough uncertainty remains regarding quarterback Russell Wilson’s future, it is obvious that one final hoorah would be beneficial for both N.C. State as well as the redshirt junior. As expected, Wilson will be leaving in February to resume his professional baseball career with the Colorado Rockies organization, but left the door open for a possible return; a return that would undoubtedly solidify the Wolfpack as an ACC title contender while giving Wilson one more audition for the NFL But can’t Draft. Essentially, Wilson returning for redshirt juhis senior season is n ior M i ke a win-win situation Glennon and one Pack fans step in and should be wishing for fill the void by if they have hopes of l e f t seeing the Pack play Wilson? Tucker in next season’s ACC Sure, the Fraiser championship game former Senior Staff four-star in Charlotte. Writer With the departure recruit of seniors Owen Spencer (60 catches, from 912 yards in 2010), Jarvis Williams (52 Centreville, catches, 713 yards) and Darrell Davis Va., has been (26 catches, 327 yards), the most un- prepa r i ng to proven position on the roster will be take the reigns wide receiver. Wilson’s top three wide since his arrival in receiver options next season will be 2008. But like the T.J. Graham, Steven Howard and Jay wide receiver poSmith, who accounted for a combined sition, Glennon u nder 47 catches for 514 yards. The glaring weakness at the wide center would receiver position is a big one, but also only augment the inexperience in one that can be offset by an experi- the passing attack, which finished enced, accurate quarterback such as last season first in the ACC with 281 yards per game. Wilson. There is no Coach To m de ny i ng G le nO’Brien and Co. non’s skill set or will lose the heart of whether or not he their defense in Nate is capable of comIrving, but welcome manding State’s back eight starters offense. After all, on defense. With its he was the thirdentire secondary rebest quarterback turning, including in the country, acsafety Earl Wolff, cording to ESPN. who led the team com, coming out in tackles, as well as of hig h school starters Terrell Manand certainly has ning, Audie Cole, the pedigree (his Jeff Rieskamp and Tucker Fraiser older brother, Sean J.R. Sweezy, it apGlennon, was the pears as though the starting quarterdefense will be one of the best in the ACC. With a defense back for Virginia Tech). But it is hard that can finally keep opponents off to picture State reaching the same the scoreboard, this is the Pack’s best potential with Glennon calling the chance at an ACC title since the Philip Rivers era. WILSON continued page 7

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Sophomore swimmer Julianna Prim has been named the ACC women’s swimming performer of the week. Prim is a transfer to the Pack who set eleven school records at Pfeiffer College last year. Prim won both the 200 freestyle and 100 freestyle events, as well as helping the Pack place first in two relay swimming events.

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Prim named ACC performer of the week

Glennon

IT HAS BEEN SPECULATED THAT IF REDSHIRT JUNIOR QUARTERBACK RUSSELL WILSON DOES INDEED RETURN FOR HIS SENIOR SEASON, QUARTERBACK MIKE GLENNON WOULD TRANSFER. TECHNICIAN WEIGHS THE OPTIONS.

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Junior thrower Lawanda Henry was named the ACC women’s indoor track and field performer of the week. Henry competed in two events at the Virginia Tech Invitational over the weekend and finished 1st in the shot put and 2nd in the throw. Henry is already a three-time conference champion, and only lost the throw to the current world champion in the event.

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• 11 days until the men’s basketball team takes on UNC at Chapel Hill.

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“...Glennon has a skill set more suited to the direction the State offense has drifted toward since the O’Brien regime began.”

State looks for repeat win over Duke “Smith and Singler have always been interesting players,” junior guard C.J. Williams said. “They cut a lot into deJ. Daniel Ely fenses, but Tracy [Smith] had Staff Writer a great game against them last After a loss to Florida year in our win. I’m sure he’ll State, the men’s basketball do just that again.” Smith, a senior forward, celteam (11-6, 1-2 ACC) hopes to change its fortunes as it ebrated his 22nd birthday last returns home to face in- year by scoring a game-high 23 state rival Duke (16-1, 3-1 points last season, helping State ACC). State will now face a upset the then No. 6 ranked Duke team that lost its first Devils. The Pack will need game of the year after fall- another offensive outburst from Smith in his ing to the final game Seminoles against just a week Duke in the earlier. RBC CenThe ter. Wolfpack After both will have teams lost to face the to Florida tough task State, each of trying to Junior guard C.J.Williams team is in shut down need of ana Duke offense that is No. 4 in the other ACC win, especially the nation with 85.5 points per Pack. State has been unable to game, led by senior forward get a resume building win, but Kyle Singler and senior if it can take down Duke for guard Nolan Smith. The the second straight time it will State defense knows it will finally get that win. Though the team faces its have to be on its toes as it tries to handle two of the toughest opponent so far this strongest offensive players year, Williams and company know they have to stick to their in the ACC.

Defense plays major role against No. 5 Duke

“Our biggest fault this year has been not remaining solid.”

game plan. “Our biggest fault this year has been not remaining solid,” Williams said. “We can’t make any major changes to our plans. It has to be simple plays that allow our big men to make it inside more often, so that the perimeter is less defended.” So far this year, the perimeter game for State hasn’t been much of a factor. With only 4.7 3-pointers made each game, the team is hoping the inside game will lead to more opportunities. In an attempt to repeat last year’s good fortune in their defeat of Duke, the offense will focus on bringing the ball down low. “We just can’t force the ball anywhere,” freshman guard Lorenzo Brown said. “We have to let the plays form before we try to make something out of nothing. If we can make it up and down the court, I’m sure things will flow as they should.” The series against the Devils is the second-oldest in State history. Tonight’s matchup will be the 233rd time that the two teams have competed against

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Center DeShawn Painter rebounds the ball during the Alabama A&M game at RBC Center Dec. 28, 2010. Painter logged six points, six rebounds, and two blocks in the 82-51 win.