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TEDxNCSU Talk The TEDxNCSU talk will focus on expanding TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. Through a series of short, carefully prepared talks that relate to a variety of disciplines taught at N.C. State, TEDxNCSU will serve as a catalyst for student exploration and engagement. Interested individuals must fill out a short application explaining their interest in attending the program. There will be a series of 11 speakers giving talks that range in length from 5 to 18 minutes on subjects such as: The New Media Landscape, The Role of Social Media and Citizen Journalism in International Crises, Torture Accountability, Should Science have a Conscience, and more! For additional information contact Tracy DiTucci at 815353-7887. SOURCE: NCSU CAMPUS CALENDAR
Redress Raleigh 2011 Redress Raleigh is an ecologically conscious and forward thinking fashion show that challenges designers to think about impact on the environment in the development of their concept. Redress aims to showcase eco-friendly designers with accessible and innovative collections that show “green” is in all aspects of life, including fashion. The clothing selected for the show has a strong emphasis on eco-friendly design. Eco-friendly can be in the form of recycled or remanufactured garments, and using eco-friendly fabrics and production processes. The focus of Redress Raleigh is to promote wearable eco-fashion, fabrics and textiles that would be commonly found in clothing articles, rather than non-clothing items such as cardboard, paper, plastic, etc. Tickets are available at www.redressraleigh.com. SOURCE: COLLEGE OF TEXTILES & REDRESS RALEIGH
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Community runs to combat suicide Sigma Pi fraternity hosted its first “Break the Silence” 5k to remember the life of one of its own. Brooke Wallig Deputy News Editor
Marc Haege, a former junior in history, is described by his fraternity brothers in Sigma Pi as a kind and caring person with a quickwitted sense of humor. This sentence, these 28 words, is the only way for you to get to know Marc Haege. You cannot text him, send him a Facebook friend request, and you won’t meet him in any of your classes or at a baseball game. All of these scenarios are impossible, because in December 2010, Marc Haege took his own life. Even at a university the size of N.C. State, with more than 30,000 students and faculty, some students like Haege find themselves feeling alone, with no way out of this feeling other than death. But on the three month anniversary of his death, Sigma Pi honored Haege’s memory by hosting a “Break the Silence” 5k to support suicide prevention and remembrance of all of those students who, like Haege, have been lost to suicide. Over 200 students, faculty, and members of the Campus community participated in this event, raising over $2,000 for the N.C. State
Counseling Center. For Marion Haege, ’08 alum and sister of Marc Haege, this is more than a simple donation. “I’m very honored that they did this event, and that there was such a huge turnout, especially for a first time event. I really want to thank everyone who came,” Haege said. “This is such a great way to remember him…and I think it is part of the healing process.” Haege was not the only participant to comment on the massive number of participants for such a new event. Gary Cunha, suicide prevention worker and presenter at the event, said run was more successful in its first year than many suicide prevention races that have been around for multiple years. “For its first time around, with over 200 people, it has had an extraordinary turnout,” Cunha said. “Our ‘Out of the Darkness’ walk had maybe 60 people at it in its first year, and just surpassed 400 people after its fifth year. I’m glad to know young people are getting involved with this issue.” According to Michael Nguyen, junior in business administration and Sigma Pi brother, the fraternity has every intention of not only continuing to hold the event in future years, but to also increase the number of supporters beyond what was possible this year. “Being at Centennial Campus, the number of participants is limited to 300 people, and this year, with only advertising a little through Facebook, we came really close to meeting that limit,” Nguyen said. “Next year, we hope they’ll increase the limit for this
event because it’s really exploded into an event that was much larger than we thought it would be. We actually had to turn counseling centers away because we didn’t have enough space.” According to Cunha, the willingness for the community to step up and publicly honor and support an event designed to emphasis suicide prevention is quite the shift in culture from years past. “When I was their age, suicide was a very taboo subject—definitely not polite table conversation—and it was very uncomfortable for anyone to really talk about,” Cunha said. “But this generation is so much more accustomed to sharing their feelings, even about this, and they’re bringing the second largest killer of their age group out of the darkness.” At the same time, Cunha said suicide does not only affect the person whose life is taken. “Suicide leaves a lot of people in its wake—more people than just the one whose life is physically ended,” Cunha said. “If you’ve lost someone, you’re in a unique position to reach out to other survivors, because you know the pain. You’re dealing with the stigma, with the suddenness and the guilt.” According to Cunha, people, especially those who are 18 to 24 years old, who are experiencing suicidal thoughts often can’t see beyond their depression, and need help to prevent the progression to suicide. “People in this situation feel like they don’t matter, that no one loves them. They feel like it’s only going to get worse, and that suicide is their
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A DEPRESSED PERSON MAY… Stay away from people, including friends, and want to be left alone. • Seem more moody or down than usual. • Lose interest in daily activities. • Have trouble sleeping or sleep too much. • Never be hungry or always be eating. NOTE: These people may not be thinking about suicide. But if you notice any of these signs as well as some of the ones below, be concerned. •
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Talks or jokes about suicide Drinks too much or uses other drugs Says things like “I won’t be around to see that,” or, “I won’t be a problem much longer.” Gets unusually angry or violent. Takes dangerous risks. Gives away belongings and favorite objects. Shows unusual interest in wills and insurance policies. SOURCE: ETR ASSOCIATES, SUICIDE PAMPHLET
only option. Technically, suicide is a solution, but it isn’t the right one, and they need help finding the right solution,” Cunha said. “Look out for each
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Tunnel of Oppression exhibit open to students
Events when the Belltower is lit red: Since its completion in 1937, the Memorial Tower has stood as a symbol of identity for the University, a timekeeper for tradition and a perpetual memorial to students who gave their lives in defense of their country. The tower is also a rallying point for members of the university community. The Belltower is lighted for holidays that honor veterans, such as Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day, and to celebrate NC State’s proudest occasions and achievements. The tower will also be lighted for events celebrated by the campus community: • Spring and Winter Commencements • Induction of a member of the faculty into the National Academy of Sciences or National Academy of Engineering • The awarding of a Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, National Medal of Science, or National Medal of Technology. • The inauguration of the President of the University of North Carolina or installation of the Chancellor of N.C. State. • Football victories at home or away • Men’s & Women’s Atlantic Coast Conference basketball victories at home or away • On nights on which an ACC or national championship is won in any team sport. • Other celebrations at the discretion of the Chancellor
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The interactive event, Tunnel of Oppression, sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, is designed to introduce students and faculty to the concepts of contemporary oppression, privilege, and power, according to Tracey Ray, Director of Multicultural Student Affairs and African-American Student Affairs. The program also
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Thomas Argent, a junior in English and education, sculpts a balloon octopus outside Wolf Village at the “Mardi Gras Bash” Friday. Argent was making a variety of balloon shapes, animals, and festive hats for the event, which started Friday afternoon. The art of balloon sculpting comes easily for Argent though, who has been practicing for over a decade. “I can make hundreds of [balloon sculptures]” said Argent. “Usually I don’t remember them until someone asks me to make them though.”
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Graduate Education Week Festivities for the third annual Graduate Education Week will begin on Sunday, March 20 and continue through Saturday March 26. On Monday, show support for grad students by attending the 6th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium. On Friday, join in the ever-popular Deans vs. Grads Bowling Night at The Alley on Hillsborough Street. A Habitat for Humanity community service event on Saturday completes the week’s events. There are also a variety of informative seminars and workshops scheduled throughout the week. For a full listing of events or more information regarding Graduate Education Week, please visit www.ncsu.edu/grad/GEW or contact the Graduate School. Graduate Education Week highlights the great work of the University’s graduate students. In addition, the week will serve as an opportunity to attract prospective students and legitimize the need for state funding. SOURCE: THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
Free assistance for tax preparation for University community The Poole College of Management accounting students provide free tax preparation assistance. Alanna Howard Deputy News Editor
For first time tax filers, organizing all the paperwork necessary for a correct filing can be daunting. Accounting students from the Poole College of Management are assisting the University community with free tax preparation. Twenty five students have com-
pleted training and are capable of participating based on certification by the Internal Revenue Service. The program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, is an yearly event open to those with an annual household income below $49,000. According to Ernest Carraway, accounting lecturer in the College of Management and faculty coordinator, the program was started over five or six years ago. “I’ve only been with the program three or four years, and it was started before then by another faculty member. I think it’s been around for over five or six years with high levels of success each year. We’ve had good turn
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Today Scholars Forum: Porter Halyburton: “Two Souls Indivisible” Stewart Theatre 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wachovia Executive Lecture Series 3400 Nelson Hall 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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E-Week, Inflatable Playground Centennial Campus 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Hooking Up: Who’s Spitting Game? Witherspoon Cinema 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Music from the British Isles Stewart Theatre 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
afael Aguilera, a junior in chemical engineering, belts out Latin rock and pop music with his band, Rafa y Sus Amigos, at the multicultural festival called Somos el Sueno, meaning “we are the dream.” The Latino Organization put on this event Saturday night in Stewart theater to celebrate the many different cultures. When asked how his culture has affected him Rafael said, “I discovered who I was through my culture’s music and would like to keep our traditions alive.”
POLICe BlOTTER March 17 1:16 A.M. | Alcohol Violation Becton Hall Area Report of intoxicated subject in Quad area. Student will be referred for Underage Possession at a later date.
4:41 A.M. | Assist Other Agency Vanderbilt Avenue Officers responded to report of house fire due to number of students living in the area. No injuries reported. 1:27 P.M. | Concerning Behavior Report Public Safety Center Student reported concerning behavior regarding staff member. 1:34 P.M. | Fire Alarm Biltmore Hall Fire Protection responded to alarm caused by cooking. 1:38 P.M. | Traffic Accident Coliseum Deck Staff member and student were involved in traffic accident.
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this week Music from the British Isles Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm Stewart Theatre
Featuring stirring performances from the NCSU Pipes & Drums, the Irish Session Musicians, and the State of Brass ensemble.
11:26 P.M. | Medical Assist Carroll Hall Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance.
3:37 P.M. | Medical Assist Dan Allen Deck Units responded and transported student in need of medical assistance. 3:51 P.M. | Medical Assist Riddick Hall Officers responded to staff member in need of medical assistance. Transport was refused. 4:19 P.M. | Traffic Stop Sullivan Drive Student was issued citation for speeding. 4:45 P.M. | Traffic Stop Sullivan Drive Student was issued citation for speeding.
7:42 P.M. | Damage to Property Carmichael Recreation Center Report of graffiti on restroom wall.
Reception - Traces: Mapping a Journey in Textiles Gregg Museum of Art & Design 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Blood done Sign M y na Me Chapel Service with Tim Tyson Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m. Jones Chapel
Blood Done Sign My Name Stage Production
Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. Jones Auditorium Q&A to follow, featuring Tim Tyson
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You could power a laptop for 25 minutes with energy saved by recycling one plastic bottle.
Donations gratefully accepted to benefit The Methodist Federation for Social Action. Presented by The Thomas F. Staley Foundation Lecture Program.
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2:50 P.M. | Larceny Syme Hall Student reported room key stolen.
Thursday Confronting Hate: Understanding the Law & Historical Development of Federal Hate Crime Legislation Witherspoon Cinema 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Trace Evidence Symposium
Thursday-Saturday, March 24-26 Gregg Museum of Art & Design
While it’s too late to register for the full symposium, you can still take advantage of two free events: a reception with artist Barbara Lee Smith on Thur, March 24, 6-8pm; and the keynote address by Dr. Glenn Adamson on Fri, March 25 at 7pm. Learn more at ncsu.edu/gregg.
Ellen Shankin, potter Friday, March 25 at 7pm The Crafts Center
A free presentation by noted potter Ellen Shankin, who exhibits her work in shows and galleries throughout the United States.
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Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing Saturday, March 26 at 8pm Stewart Theatre
Led by the internationally-renowned violinist Mark O’Connor, Hot Swing celebrates acoustic string music with blazing virtuosity. Pre-show talk at 7pm.
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TECHNICIAN immigration discrimination, and spiritual discrimination. The tunnel will be available from Monday to Wednesday, continued from page 1 during the First Annual NCSU aims to inspire social change Diversity Week, in the Carmiby creating awareness of the ef- chael Playzone, which is lofects of oppression within so- cated on the first floor of the ciety and the campus commu- new Carmichael Gym building. nity. The program is also spon- The tunnel will be open from sored by University Housing, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday CSLEPS, The Women’s Center, and Tuesday, and from noon to GLBT, the Counseling Center, 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. At the and Student end of t he Government, t o u r, p a r among othticipants are ers. encouraged “People to discuss may have the different never been cultures and placed in perspectives these t y pes they’ve witof situations, Tracey Ray, director of nessed a nd and they obmulticultural student affairs explore optain a sense portunities to of what it actually feels like to be oppressed address the problems presentor discriminated through the ed. The tunnel is often shocksights and sounds they expe- ing and disturbing to those rience,” said Ray. “While the who have never experienced Tunnel may be disturbing and blatant forms of discrimination upsetting, it is an effective tool or oppression, and there are used to teach people about how exits from the tunnel for those it really feels to be in the situa- who may find the experience difficult to complete. tion the images present.” The Tunnel of Oppression According to Ray, the goal is a campus grassroots diver- of the tunnel is directly in line sity program that originated with the objective and goals in 1993 at the Western Illinois of the Division of Student AfUniversity and now takes place fairs: “To create a welcoming on campuses nationwide. The and inclusive work and learntunnel shows personal ac- ing environment where differcounts, slurs, and other im- ences are respected and valued, ages and messages that aim to that offers opportunity for and educate and challenge people supports the success of all stuto think more deeply about op- dents, staff and faculty.” pression. By engaging emotions While this is the first year of the participants and showing that the Tunnel of Oppression different personal accounts, the will be hosted at NC State, it tunnel allows for the accounts may become an annual event expressed in the program to with an effort initiated by stube truly effective, according dents to host an annual Diverto Ray. sity Education Week, according In the past, the tunnel has fo- to Ray. cused on exposing such problems as: hazing in athletics and Greek Life, society’s obsession with beauty perfection, racism towards African Americans,
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if they are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credits. According to the IRS, an continued from page 1 EITC is “a tax credit for certain people who work and have out for this service,” he said. low wages. A tax credit usually Only North Carolinians means more money in one’s can receive this service, and pocket. It reduces the amount people with valid social se- of tax someone owes. The EITC curity numbers. Nonresi- may also give a refund.” dent aliens are not eligible. Anyone wanting to use this The student volunteers service will need to bring severhave been certif ied by al items with them to help prethe IRS pare t heir through an returns efonline profectively. g ra m, acThey will cording to need, photo identificaCarraway. tion, valid “They social secuhave to take Earnest Carraway, accounting r it y ca rds a test with lecturer for college of for the different management taxpayer, levels onspouse and line. They get materials to prepare, dependents, birth dates on the and if they pass then they tax return for the filers and get different classifica- their dependents, a current tions, based on the tests year’s tax package, if received they took. For this program and wage and earning statewe’ll only be using the 1040, ment forms: W-2, W-2G, 1099the 1040A, and the 1040EZ R from all employers. Filers will forms for NC residents,” he also need, interest and Interest and dividend statements from said. The volunteers are certi- banks (Forms 1099), a copy of fied to help with federal and last year’s federal and state reNorth Carolina state in- turns, if available, Bank routing come tax returns. The vol- numbers and account numbers unteers are also available to for direct deposit, total amount help participants determine paid for day care, and day care
provider’s tax identification number- either the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number. Assistance will be in Nelson Hall, room 411 the college’s computing lab, on March 19 and April 16. The service will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. both days. Entrance is at the lower level doors on the southwest corner (campus side) of Nelson Hall. The April 16 date is the final Saturday before taxes are due on Monday, April 18. The average filing takes approximately thirty minutes to an hour, assuming the client has all the correct paperwork and there is an available student when they arrive. Carraway said there is a strong chance of lines and to arrive early. After the volunteer has filled the forms, Carraway reviews them with the filer and the client before the client is released. This is to ensure all mistakes have been eliminated, he said. “I have to review them after they enter the information and prepares the forms. When they’re done I look at it to make sure things are correct, then we make a copy for the client and the following week I e-file the returns,” Carraway said. Megan Waldrip, a freshman
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alize there is hope for people in these situations—hope that change is possible. “When I was told about this event, I knew I had to be here,” Cunha said. “By and large, and around the edges, suicide is preventable. This event is one more step to show people how true this is.” While Marion Haege said she was grateful for Sigma Pi’s efforts to remember her brother, she also said she is happy they are trying to move forward to prevent such a tragedy from
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other and be a good friend. You can—and should—use that relationship you have with them and ask them the question: ‘Are you having thoughts about taking your own life?’ It’s easier than CPR.” But once that conversation starts, Cunha said it is even more important for
the conversation to be seen through to its completion. “If they come out to you about this validate this because it undoubtedly took a lot for them to do so,” Cunha said. “But once they talk to you about this, take the next step with them. Escort them for treatment, whether it’s going directly to the Counseling Center or calling the suicide hotline with them.” For Cunha, this event is a huge stepping stone for the N.C. State community to re-
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Photo identification Valid Social Security cards for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return Current year’s tax package, if received Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R) from all employers Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099) A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit Total paid for day care SOURCE: COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT
in English, teacher education option, said she thinks the service is a win-win. “It seems like a good program from all angles. The families get free filing, the students get free experience, and State gets a free reputation boost in the community,” she said.
happening to anyone else. “I want people to know there are places for them to go, and how many people care,” Haege said. “If we can prevent other people from committing suicide, it would be amazing.”
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! THE STAR AND DIRECTOR OF PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, DANNY MCBRIDE AND DAVID GORDON GREEN, ARE COMING TO NC STATE!
You’re invited to get royally high and mighty with their new comedy
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Check out where you can catch them around campus:
MEET & GREET AUTOGRAPH SIGNING 5:00 PM @ Wolf Plaza (Near the Free Expression Tunnel) Autographs will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please line up early.
ADVANCE SCREENING & POST SCREENING Q&A 10:00 PM @ NC State Campus Cinema, Witherspoon Student Center Pick up your tickets outside of 104 WITHERSPOON Admission into the theater is first-come, first-serve. Seating is limited to theater capacity.
UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS A STUBERMUSICPICTURES PRODUCTION “YOUR HIGHNESS” DANNY MCBRIDEEDITEDJAMES FRANCO NATALI E PORTMAN ZOOEY DESCHANEL JUSTIN THEROUX PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF COSTUME TOBY JONES DAMIAN LEWIS BY STEVE JABLONSKY DESIGNER HAZEL WEBB-CROZIER BY CRAIG ALPERT DESIGNER MARK TILDESLEY PHOTOGRAPHY TIM ORR EXECUTIVE PRODUCED WRITTEN DIRECTED PRODUCERS DANNY MCBRIDE ANDREW Z. DAVIS JONATHAN MONE MARK HUFFAM BY SCOTT STUBER BY DANNY R. MCBRIDE & BEN BEST BY DAVID GORDON GREEN A UNIVERSAL PICTURE SOUNDTRACK ON BACK LOT MUSIC AND VARÈSE SARABANDE RECORDS
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N.C. State policy is that faculty cannot assign tasks during the last week of class so students may have the time to study. This week is known to students as Dead Week. Recently, university officials have been attempting to change this name, due to students being offended by the term “dead.”
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University officials should be less concerned about the offensiveness of Dead Week’s name and more concerned with its effectiveness. This University policy is to aid students in their studying, however the lack of its enforcement says otherwise.
s a whole our society has increasingly become more sensitive to various terms and phrases used in our everyday language. This hypersensitivity can be seen by the changing of the phrase “Dead Week’ into “the last week of the semester.” Unless the characters from Twilight complain to administration, how can a student be offended by this natural state of being? While the delicacy of the term dead in Dead Week is the reason University officials support the name change, the real reason is no more than a slight of hand on University officials’ part. According to Lewis Hunt, vice provost and University registrar, the term “Dead Week” was never a part of University
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policy or regulation. Hunt’s argument of this phrase was never a part of the University, is immediately compromised by the Official University academic calendar refers to this final weeks of classes as Dead Week. While the name is debated over, the enforcement remains untouched. N.C. State’s policy regarding Dead Week is clear-cut, however the majority of the time it is not properly enforced by the University or individual colleges. The policy explicitly says “in order that students may complete semester projects, take lab tests, and prepare for final examinations, faculty mem-
bers shall not give any test or quizzes or assign any additional papers or projects during the final week of the semester,” yet there are instances of professors squeezing in assignments on flimsy technicalities. In order for students to actually receive this break from over-abundant work prior to exams, college deans and University administrators should protect it. This issue is not new to N.C. State. In a 2001 Technician staff editorial, it discusses the faculty’s flagrant disregard of students’ academic well-being by not allowing them the appropriate time to study for their finals by putting more
work on them throughout their last week. Administrators should recognize this as an issue and should not allow professors to take away this time from the students. This is easily done by stronger restrictions on this last week of the semester, and enforcing the rules they make. No student should have to fear how to accomplish a task for a class and study for all the finals. This smoke-screen of a name change might be effective in distracting students from their Dead Week, it will not change the time be stolen from them by faculty and administration.
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n March 13, the Technician published an article titled “Plans for new Talley Student Center progressing”. Within this report it was mentioned Nick that the renovated student Romanos Staff Columnist c e n t e r w a s to “include a wide variety of dining options that span multiple f loors, a large sloped green space that will provide a view of a movie screen and a late-night hangout called the Beacon.” These plans are all well and good and make for very nice, pastel-colored architectural renderings, but the development students should be calling out for is something that would truly make the building a revolutionary, on-campus social spot. For once, it’s time for N.C. State University to do something bold with its oncampus entertainment options. It’s time to take a lesson from our friends across the pond and allow for development of an on-campus pub/bar. The n e w l y e xpanded Talley Student Center would seem to be the perfect location. While visiting England, I had the pleasure of spending a couple days at Keele University, a public college roughly a half an hour from Manchester. At Keele, students living on campus do not commonly wander on weekends unless it’s to other towns. For those seeking local nightlife excitement all that is required of them is a short walk over to the student union which houses dining establishments downstairs and a full-service night club on the top two floors. Like any American club, there is someone at the door to check IDs and to keep order. Unlike anything at N.C. State University, students are allowed to purchase and consume alcohol in a non-residential, on-campus building. If something similar was allowed to develop on our campus, the benefits would be numerous. On-campus drinking establishments are a smart idea for several reasons. One of the most critical benefits of an on-campus bar would be an inevitable decrease in drunk driving. By encouraging bar-
seeking students to stay on campus rather than wandering, the University is promoting an atmosphere of responsibility often overlooked in the ongoing N.C. State versus alcohol battle. Many students, rather than seeking house parties far down Avent Ferry road, would elect to simply stay on campus where they know they will not have to worry about seeking a safe ride home at the end of the night. An intoxicated, on-foot stumble back to one’s apartment at College Inn is certainly less harmful than a ten minute car drive home from an unfamiliar, off-campus apartment. In a time of economic recession and budgetary doubts, university leadership would also be wise to consider the financial benefits to having a bar on campus. With the proper facilities and central location, Talley, an on-campus pub/club could serve as a substantial fundraiser for an increasingly cash-strapped university. This is not to say that an on-campus bar is going to magically solve the challenges brought about by Gov. Bev Perdue’s recent 6 percent cut, but perhaps the extra revenue could at least help justif y the idea of a renovated Talley being an “investment” towards the campus’ future. Undoubtedly, an idea like this will see it’s share of naysaying coming from a largely antialcohol leadership group who appropriates budgets for such measures. N.C. State makes it very clear through much of its on campus recreation programs that the university supports healthy alternatives to alcoholic entertainment. Rather than demonizing the inevitable, and accepting students are going to seek out booze, pub or no pub, why not create a safe, on-campus outlet where students can congregate, socialize, put money back into the school and walk home free of potential DUIs. This sort of “Rally for Talley” should be one a majority of students would get behind.
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How do you feel about the changing of the name ‘Dead Week’ to ‘the Last Week in the Semester’? BY SARAH EDENS
“I feel like the name change won’t really affect anything durring that week.”
“The last week of the semester” is catchier anyway.
Christian O’Neil, sophomore in mechanical engineering
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ou may notice student election signs sprouting around campus. Those signs range in looks from professional, cleaver or to a sheet of plastic with magic marker writing. Many students have Sam a pret t y Daughtry good idea Staff Columnist what t he student body president does. But what does the student senate president do? According to some student senators this term—nothing. Most students have little understanding in what happens in the student senate. But student senators are representatives from every college at N.C. State. The student senate president is s an ex-officio member of the Senate and in essence the student body vice president. They assist the Student Body President in the performance of his/her duties in accordance with the student body constitution. Many in student government said that Kelly Hook seemed to be doing two jobs. Performing as our student body president and quasi student senate president mainly because the current one, Stephen Kouba, was difficult to reach or simply unavailable. Present student senators
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I spoke with said the Speaker Pro Tem, Ethan Harrelson, has been performing many duties behind the scenes in attempt to bridge such a widely divided student senate. But those same senators have mentioned that the Speaker Pro Tem has created further divisions within senate as well. Senators have worked very hard behind the scenes to keep a bridge of communication with deans of various colleges and constituents. They too share in frustration and disappointment of Kouba’s questionable leadership roles, responsibilities and visibility. Current student senators have candidly spoken out that Kouba has failed to represent the student senate at meetings. On a brighter side student senate meetings this year ended before midnight. However, senators voiced that it was difficult to introduce legislation because Kouba would hasten the senate agenda in order to end before midnight—or 11 p.m. Senators also felt that Kouba also had a personal agenda. He would show preferential treatment towards select fraternity members—which some were appointed but later resigned or were dismissed due to not meeting student government conditions. One thing is for sure. When Kouba mentioned in his campaign last year that he wanted a transparent student senate— it happened. Meaning he was never to be seen except at the monthly student senate meetings. This is, and was, nothing more than ghostly leadership.
The student senate has endured its setbacks here and there. But those that volunteer to become student senators hopefully work hard and have your interest at heart—by taking their oath seriously. Senator’s work countless hours focusing on the best interests of and for students— sometimes with unpopular results. The student senate president is a position that should be a leadership resource to the student body president,the student senate and all of the students of N.C. State. This didn’t occur this term as voiced by students and senators. Before you vote on your next student senate president remember they are the next in line for the role of the student body president. They should emulate or engage leadership to help alleviate the daily burdens of the student body president. They must be a visible part of student government. They should be continually learning what its like to be ready to step in the shoes of our student body president should the need arise. Did this happen with our current student senate president? Perhaps not as well as many had hoped. Send Sam your thoughts on student sentate leadership to letters@technicianonline.com.
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Hip-hop event cranks up the noise is best noted for being part of the L.A. Symphony, a well-known underground rap group. Whose Rhyme is it Anyway? used a lot of elements from the famous Drew Carey hosted show, Whose Line is it Anyway? and integrated it with hipKen Cheng hop freestyle. Staff Writer “My name is Heath McNease/I look The sound of heavy bass filled Wither- like a character from Dawson’s Creek,” spoon Campus Theater Saturday night McNease spat in an improv introducas an array of hip-hop artists stood on tion exercise. One improv activity the group includstage spitting lyrics. Flow, a hip-hop duo from Tennessee ed was a game that involved each MC warmed up the audience. Other open- taking a personal item from an audiing acts included N.C. State sopho- ence member and doing a brief freestyle about it. more, J-Read who is A not her activbest known for the ity involved each school anthem “Go member freestyling State!” a song about about different ocrepresenting the red cupations suggested and white. by the audience. The Along with J-Read occupations were was University alum as tame as being a Cesar Comanche, a Spanish teacher, well-seasoned rapCesar Comanche, rapper and amum to as wild as being per who has toured a pornstar. At one around the world performing in 16 different countries. point, CookBook freestyled about his Comanche is also co-founder of the hip- occupation as a Pokemon trainer. “Pokemon I choose you!” CookBook hop group The Justice League, which he said, ending his freestyle and sending represented Saturday night. “The Triangle was my incubation area. the audience into uproarious hysterics. It was games and constant interactions I think it will be cool to perform at my old stomping grounds,” Comanche said like these that kept the audience engaged before the show. “Witherspoon was one with the group. The event did not just promote the of the first places I performed. It’ll be MCs, but encouraged people to join the like a homecoming.” Once the crowd was pumped up and cause Food for the Hungry, a charity orready to go, the opening acts welcomed ganization designed to provide food and the feature performance group, Whose clothing to those in extreme poverty. After the event the audience was enRhyme is it Anyway? The hip-hop trio consisted of Playdough, a rapper from couraged to attend the after party held Texas whose skills have won him count- at Ruckus Pizza and Bar. “My biggest pleasure is that I had less mic battles in the Lonestar state, and Heath McNease, a jack-of-all-trades helped someone have a great time,” CoMC who “raps, sings, plays guitar and manche said. “They came out and got to juggles.” Completing the trifecta was listen to some great hip-hop.” newcomer, CookBook, an artist who
“Whose Rhyme is it Anyway,” a rap battle and showcase, returned to the University with new faces.
“Witherspoon was one of the first places I performed. It’ll be like a homecoming”
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J Reid gets a large audience reaction and participation at Whose Rhyme Is It Anyway. Whose Rhyme Is It Anyway took place in Witherspoon Cinema on Saturday night. This is an event that showcases little known rappers around the area.
Student wins third place in mustache competition Nicknamed the “Womb Broom,” a senior’s mustache wins big at a national competition.
held last month and competitors from all over the world came sporting facial hair that could rival facial fuzz icons like Chuck Norris and Frank Kappa. Josh Fox, a senior in electrical engineering, entered the mustache comKen Cheng petition. Correspondent “There were 650 occupants; the Thick, thin, neatly trimmed or bare- place was full at all times. There 75 ly kept — there are a variety of beards contestants in nine different categories,” Fox said. “Some of these categoand mustaches that grace campus. ries were musDespite how taches, college some may look, beards, freepeople who have st yle bea rds a beard, musand women’s tache or both artificial. The wear them with women’s artia certain zeal ficial was really and confidence hilarious.” like no other. Preparing W hi le some Josh Fox, senior in electrical engineering for the compride themselves petition was on the amount no easy matter of coolness that comes along with having facial hair, and Fox had to look up information others bask confidently in their ma- from YouTube and websites on how to train and trim his mustache. turity. The event organizer introduced each Then there are those that take being a facial hair aficionado to the next contestant by name, location, hobbies level. The second annual Southeastern and the name of their facial hair. “The Womb Broom,” Fox chuckBeard and Mustache Competition was
“I am representing all furry-lipped men. I have to uphold a certain standard...”
led. “My brother told me when I grew a mustaches he’d call it the ‘Womb Broom’ and I thought that was a pretty awesome name.” Judges selected the winners in each category based off of length, maintenance and style. “Costumers were also recommended,” Fox said. “Most guys rocked a classic vest. My costume was a baby blue polyester 70’s suit.” By the end of the competition Fox had won third place in the mustaches category and took home a plaque as a testimony to his victory. The man who took away first prize proved to be more than formidable competition. “I was really impressed by the guy who won. He just trimmed four inches and he got third in the world [for best mustache] last year, and he can still double loop [his mustache]. At work he wraps his mustaches around his ears.” Fox said. Even after the competition, Fox continues to sport his mustaches with pride while attracting the attention of many curious and awe-struck on lookers. “I’d be talking to my friend and people would come up and start asking
find it online: The video for the competition can be found at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=c1mZoR-7sFk In the video, Fox was #30. Source: Chancellor’s Office
questions. I really appreciate it whenever someone has something nice to say.” Fox said. “I am representing all furry-lipped men. I have to uphold a certain standard because I want people to try growing a mustaches and enjoy the benefits.” To the same degree, Fox recognizes that on a few occasions, having a distinguishable mustaches has put him in unpleasant situations. “Sometimes people try to sneak pictures of me. It’s the only thing I don’t like. I feel like someone who’s going to be laughed at.” Overall, Fox said he enjoys not only how his mustaches makes him feel, but the positive energy it brings. “The best part of having my mustaches is the smiles,” Fox said. “The idea of giving someone even a couple
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Josh Fox, left, poses with his award winning mustache at the Southeastern Beard and Mustache Competition in Charleston, SC
seconds of happiness as we walk past each other makes me happy.” The Southeastern Beard and Mustaches Competition also served as a charity event. The proceeds of the event went to Low Country Women, an ovarian cancer organization. According to Fox, proceeds this year totaled $5,500.
Animated documentaries creatively illustrate info This style of film has been around for decades, but offers a unique alternative to live-action shots. Jordan Alsaqa Senior Staff Writer
When Honess Roe tells people she works on animated documentaries, she is often met with blank stare. “The first thing I’m often asked is ‘Does such a thing exist?’” Roe, a visiting professor from the University of Surrey, said. Roe spoke to students Monday, March 14, about the history and importance of the animated documentary format. Though many may be surprised by the notion of the animated documentary as its own genre, there exists a long history of productions that can be classified as such. The first commercially released example is 1918’s The Sinking of the Lusitania. The short film featured an animated recreation of real life events that hadn’t been caught on film, and, at the time, were incapable of adequately being recreated in live-action.
Earlier examples that mixed anima- of their children. However, instead of tion with the documentary include ed- just animating the live-action events ucational and military training films. verbatim, the couple illustrated the Animation made it easy to simulate imagined adventures their children battle strategies and, when America were pretending to have. The work of the Hubleys represents entered World War II, drum up antione of three general German sentiments. types of animated Many of the films documentary, one made for the war efof non-mimet ic fort were produced substitution. In by the Walt Disney this style, the aniCompany, which mation is used to was commissioned f ur t her develop by the U.S. governand interpret the ment to produce meaning of a film. training shorts, as The choices of aniwell as propaganda mated content and films. Honess Roe, University of Surrey style evoke certain As time has passed reactions from the by, the animated documentary has developed further, audience. Melissa Pitaccio, a junior in biologiwith one of its biggest evolutions coming from the work of John and Faith cal sciences, found the non-mimetic Hubley. Animators had long ago re- style of animated documentary paralized they could express through ticularly unique. “The way non-mimetic films use animation things that couldn’t be imagery to interpret information was represented through live action. The Hubleys took this process a interesting,” Pitaccio said. “I learned a step further. They used animation in lot about documentary film making.” A more standard style is mimetic combination with the playtime antics
“Animation techniques allow for new life to be breathed into documentaries”
substitution, where the animation is used simply as a way to make up for live-action footage that doesn’t exist. 2007’s Chicago Ten uses the transcripts of an actual court case to recreate what went on behind the closed doors of the courthouse. The filmmakers sought to preserve the utmost level of detail and realism, by using both vocal mimics and the actual clothes of the men on trial to stay true to the events of the trial. Roe described the importance of accuracy and realism as crucial to the animated documentary process, whether they are mimetic or not. The work needs to be able to stand as an authentic piece of non-fiction work, even if certain embellishments and assumptions have to be made. The last type of animated documentary discussed was one of evocation. Films of this nature deal with numerous internal experiences, with topics ranging from people dealing with mental illness to the simple thoughts of a man going about his daily life. What separates these films is that much of the animation is used not to recreate real events, but to instead cre-
ate a representation of what a person in these situations feels, and how they interpret the world. Grayson Halstead, a senior in media communication, said the lecture was an informative experience. “We’ve all experienced these methods of animation,” Halstead said, “but I’d never considered the topic and how much more to it there actually is.” Overall, Roe pointed out that animation -- whether it is traditional or computer generated -- has become more and more common in films of all varieties. Further, she stressed how animation in documentaries allows for unique and interesting methods of presenting information. “Animation techniques allow for new life to be breathed into documentaries,” Roe said. The animated documentary may continue to be a genre overlooked by the general public, but there is no doubt that it will remain a medium for the creative and unique presentation of information.
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ulti-Colored rope lights framed The No Good Biscuit Thieves has they opened for Allies Emerge at Shakedown Street Pub on Friday, breaking the Pub’s attendance record by eighteen people. Shakedown, a small bar on Hillsborough Street known for “food, drink, music, and good vibes” was filled with the crowd’s live energy. Both groups excited the crowd with original songs and a new spin on a several covers. Sampling the band’s music is available at www.myspace. com/AlliesEmerge and www.reverbnation.com/theNGBT, respectively. Allies Emerge drummer Randy McArthur, keeps the beat Friday at Shakedown Street Pub. “I love the experience I get to have with a room full of people, some that I know and most that I don’t. Being on stage gives me an opportunity to connect with everybody there. Shakedown is awesome because it’s where we started and there’s no place like home,” McArthur said.
Allies Emerge plays at Shakedown Street Pub. “Seeing the band progress as a whole musically is the main goal of mine and making sure people have a lot of fun at our shows,” Jonathan Stout, a bassist, said.
Mark Learner, a physics graduate student, plays guitar with his band Allies Emerge at Shakedown Street on Friday, March 18, 2011. Allies Emerge formed at Shakedown Street last year when singer and guitarist, Ryan Cassidy, met drummer Randy McArthur at Shakedown’s open mic night. Returning to homebase, the show beat Shakedown’s previous attendance record for guests through the door.
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Ryan Cassidy plays guitar and sings with his band Allies Emerge. “Make Time [is my favorite song we play]. I always feel amazing after playing that song - no part repeats and each part builds on the part before it - increasing in intensity until it finally releases. The lyrics are also open enough that I can always project something into it, which helps give it life,” Cassidy said.
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got a bit to gain from experience.” Against Carolina, Choboy was impressed with his players at the end of the lineup, especially Paez. “The guys at 4, 5 and 6 just played their game and played tennis,” Choboy said. “They put themselves in the position to win by just playing well. The others tried too hard and found themselves making little mistakes like over-hitting balls. Rafael Paez had the strongest showing. He was just all around playing good tennis. He has been coming on strong the last few weeks.” Thomson, who lost 6-0, 6-2 against Carolina, felt that the rivalry put additional pressure on the situation and the emotions involved tampered with his focus. “There’s something about that fixture that I find difficult to separate the tennis from the rivalry match,” Thomson said. “I think I’ve played the same guy four times now and I’ve beaten him every time outside of ACC competition. I’ve proven, many times, that I can do what is needed. It’s a little frustrating and disappointing. I think what is really important
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This was the second trip for the redshirt junior who will be
now is to bounce back.” The team’s number one singles player, Jaime Pulgar, missed both matches due to a minor injury. His absence was felt in both fixtures, especially in the doubles matches. The inconvenient timing of the injury was not lost upon Choboy. “It’s never a good time to have your number one player out,” Choboy said. “Especially when you’re headed into the ACC. I still felt like we could have beat Carolina, even without him. We just needed to perform better. The biggest impact from him being out was in our doubles. Everyone is playing a little higher up [in the lineup] than I’d like them to be. You have to put the best combinations together. It sort of alters some of the things that we can do.” Coming away from the weekend’s fixtures, the team has a lot to mull over and will decide what it needs to work on. For Hodgson, he feels the team could benefit from a boost in confidence. “As a team, we’ve got to start believing we can beat people,” Hodgson said. “We were a bit disappointed with the way we lost. At the same time, it’s exciting for me. I look at it as an opportunity. I got to play against two of the top play-
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he Wolfpack offense forgot to make the trip down to Atlanta this past weekend as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets swept the baseball team in the three game series, wining all three games 9-2, 12-0 and 11-4, respectively. The Tech offense outscored State 32-6 in the three games. With the three losses, State drops to 10-10 (1-5 in the ACC), while the Jackets move to 174(6-0 in ACC).
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Wolfpack sophomore Rafael Paez, runs back-court to try to return a hit from UNC's No. 103 Joey Burkardt, in the second set of the match at Pullen Park on Friday. Paez defeated Burkhardt 10-8 for the match but the Pack was edged out by UNC 4-3.
ers in the ACC and NCAA. I didn’t come to America to sit on my ass all day and do nothing. That’s why I’m in the ACC. It’s one of the best conferences. There are a lot of things we can work on. We’ll come out firing again next weekend.” State has an optimistic view of the upcoming ACC matches on their schedule and Thomson hopes to be prepared to go on the road against the Yellow Jackets on Friday. “Hopefully against Georgia Tech we’ll have Jaime [Pulgar]
back in the lineup,” Thomson said. “It’ll be nice to have everyone back in their normal spots. The match against Carolina was a very winnable match and it’s not the way we wanted to get started but we can’t change that now. Every one of us can play tennis. It’s about who believes they can win. We’ve been looking at ourselves as the underdogs. We need to look at ourselves on a higher level and come in with the belief that we can achieve what we want.”
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one of the Pack’s best returning wrestlers next season for coach Carter Jordan. Penn State University won the overall team portion of the tournament after compil-
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Junior starting pitcher Cory Mazzoni kept the Wolfpack in the game, giving up just three runs in 5 1/3 innings, but the offense couldn’t muster up enough offense, just scoring two runs in the game. The Yellow Jackets got on the board first scoring in the first inning, but State managed to tie the game up in the top of the sixth inning. However, the bullpen imploded late in the game as it gave up six runs over the final 2 2/3 innings. Saturday, Georgia Tech 12 N.C. State 0
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• Page 7: A recap on the baseball teams weekend series against Georgia Tech
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SOFTBALL
Men’s golf places sixth at the Schenkel Invite Freshman Albin Choi recorded his fifth top ten finish of the season, and No. 19 N.C. State finished sixth in the three-day event held at Forest Heights Country Club. Sophomore Mitchell Sutton finished tied for 15th with a one over par finish. The team is back to action March 27-29 at Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate, which is played at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Awendaw, S.C. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Pack places sixth at EAGLs No. 25 N.C. State gymnastics posted its second-lowest score of the season en route to a sixth place finish at the league championship. Junior Jess Panza led the way with a third place overall finish. Panza’s third place all-around finish marked a highlight for NC State, as the junior totaled a 39.250 to take All-Tournament first team honors. Panza also notched first team accolades for vault, bars, beam, and floor, placing no lower than eighth in any event, and leading the Pack in each rotation. Freshmen Hannah Fallanca and Stephanie Ouellette scored first team recognition for their beam and floor routines, respectively. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Major Takes 2nd, 4th in Sprints Sophomore Benjamin Major III finished second place in the 200-meter dash and fourth in the 100-meters with times of 21.35 and a personal best 10.56 seconds, respectively. For the women, in the finals of the 100-meter hurdles, junior Taylor Graham was fifth and freshman Kerrie Davis was eighth. SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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WEEKEND LEADERS • Allyssa Allbritten - 3/5, 2 Runs, 2 RBI • Bridget Desbois - 2/6, 2 Runs, 3 RBI • Morgan Peeler - 7 IP, 5 Hits, 2 Earn Runs SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
N.C. State softball (13-12, 1-2 ACC) split a double- Alyssa Allbritten walked to header with ACC opponent first before scampering home Florida State (15-14, 2-1 after a triple by senior Bridget ACC) Saturday afternoon Desbois. Desbois also went on winning the second compe- the score because of a Seminole tition by a score of 4-2, but error. The Pack maintained the dropping the first 3-2. Sunday afternoon at the Curtis lead until fifth inning where and Jacqueline Dail Softball FSU player Robin Ahrberg hit a Stadium, the Wolfpack were homerun to put the Seminoles back in action against FSU one behind N.C. State. In the in the finale of the three- sixth inning, Ashley Stager hit her fifth game sehomerun of ries, only to the season be defeated to tie t he 7-2. score 2-2. Senior But FlorAlyssa Ishiida State bashi was would score prepared five runs in for the the top of noon game the seventh on Sunday Coach Lisa Navas i n n i ng to after comcapture the ing off the second game win Saturday win from freshman pitcher Kayla Cox who struck out six afternoon. “We were very confident FSU batters throughout the about today and we were game, but gave up four earned ready to go, Ishibashi said. runs. Coach Lisa Navas held a It showed obviously in the first inning both defensively belief that the Wolfpack had a chance to come back to the and offensively.” The first inning of third Seminoles. “We just have to answer back game on Sunday, senior
“It’s anyone’s game until three outs and until the umpire calls ballgame.”
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Senior second baseman Alyssa Ishibashi, hits the ball during the Sunday game against FSU. Ishibashi went to the bat three times, with one run. N.C. State fell to FSU, 7 - 2.
and get some runners on and Chelsea Tate who was patient and did a good job, got on base,” Navas said. “We were starting to put something together but we just needed timely hits to start scoring some runs.” In the first game of the double-header State fell 3-2, Cox received the starting nod at pitcher en route to striking out 11 Florida State players in the game but giving up three runs.
In the second contest, junior Morgan Peeler started as pitcher for the Wolfpack where she struck out three for the victory and only let in two runs by the Seminoles. Cox again earned the start in the circle for the third game in the series, but after surrendering three home runs in 6.1 innings Morgan Peeler took over to finish the game. However coach Navas encouraged her players not to
give up, and continue playing until the end because anything could happen. “It’s anyone’s game until three outs and until the umpire calls ballgame,” Navas said. N.C. State will be back in action on Wednesday against UNC Greensboro with a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. on Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Softball Stadium.
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Today BASEBALL VS. NORTHWESTERN Doak Field, 6 p.m. Wednesday WOMEN’S TENNIS VS. UNC Pullen Park, 3 p.m. BASEBALL VS. NORTHWESTERN Doak Field, 3 p.m. SOFTBALL VS. UNCGREENSBORO Dail Stadium, 5 p.m. Friday TRACK AT RALEIGH RELAYS Raleigh, N.C., all day TRACK AT STANFORD INVITATIONAL Palo Alto, Calif., all day BASEBALL VS. CLEMSON Doak Field, 6:30 p.m.
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The men’s tennis team notched its fifth and sixth losses of the season in its first two ACC match-ups against Duke and UNC this weekend. No. 48 Wolfpack slipped up in a close match against the No. 22 Tarheels, 4-3, at Pullen Park on Friday. The team then traveled to Durham on Sunday where it faced the No. 10 ranked Blue Devils and lost 7-0. Junior Dominic Hodgson recognized the strengths and weaknesses of the Wolfpack’s play. “There are a few technical things we need to work on,” Hodgson said. “As a team, we’re pretty good at the defending side of tennis. We need to work on our aggression and taking the game to our opponents. We definitely need to work on doubles. We lost both of them to Carolina and Duke. If we can get those things down we’re a shoe-in for a good season still.” After dropping all three doubles sets to the Heels, the Pack fought back in all six of the remaining singles matches but was only able to capture three of the remaining six available points. Ivan Sanchez Gomez, Rafael Paez and Sean Weber were able to fend off Carolina in the 4, 5 and 6 spots but the Tarheel’s 1, 2 and 3 spot players proved to be too much to handle. Coach Jon Choboy felt as though the top three on his squad may have been trying too hard to play at their best. “Three singles let us down,” Choboy said. “They weren’t nearly as competitive of a performance as they could have been. Dave [Thomson]’s only a sophomore. He’s beaten the guy he played twice at Carolina. He almost tried to do more than he had to. He got a little too jacked up. You’ve got to be able to play within yourself and not get overly anxious. That’s a little where they’ve
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Darrius Little, a red shirt junior at 141 pounds, takes a fall in his match with Ohio State's Germane Lindsey, before coming out on top with a match score of 5-3. NC State lost to Ohio with a final score of 29-12.
Wrestlers end season unfavorably Little and Caldwell go 1-3 at Nationals after Caldwell suffers shoulder injury. Cory Smith Deputy Sports Editor
Two Wolfpack wrestlers, redshirt senior Darrion Caldwell and redshirt junior Darrius Little, traveled to Philadelphia, Pa., to compete in the wrestling Nationals and ended their respective seasons in disappointing fashion. Caldwell entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed in t he 149 -pou nd weight class and was the favorite to win his second NCA A Championship. Caldwell proved why in his first match as he defeated Ivan Lopouchanski from UNC-Greensboro by a final score of 18-7. However, his second match didn’t
go as planned. After a dominate start to the tournament, Caldwell would face Eric Grajales from Michigan, who compiled a mediocre 18-14 record on the season. At the 1:30 mark in the first period, Caldwell injured his shoulder and was forced to take an injury timeout. Caldwell seriously injured the same shoulder following the 2009 season that caused him to sit out all of last year. He popped the shoulder out of t he socket after trying to put a move on Grajales with his left hand. The injury def au lt los s w a s Ca ldwel l ’s f irst loss on the season, going 15-1, and an unfortunate end to the career of arguably one of the greatest Pack wrestlers of all time. With a .893 winning percentage and 109 overall wins, both second
“The injury default loss was Caldwell’s first loss on the season.”
WAITING FOR SUPERMAN VANISHING OF THE BEES THE 11TH HOUR
DARRION CALDWELL • National Champion - 2009 • Outstanding Wrestler, NCAA Championships - 2009 • All-American - 2008, 2009 • ACC Champion - 2007, 2008, 2009 • .893 Winning Percentage - 2nd in school history • 109 career wins - 2nd in school history SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
in N.C. State history, Caldwell was attempting to cement his place at the top with a second NCAA Championship, a feat that has never been accomplished in school history. Little did not fare any better than Caldwell, as he lost both of his matches on Thursday and was knocked out of the tournament on its opening day. Little fought hard to lose 2-1 in both matches, but just could not get the scoring going to overtake his opponent.
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