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Coyotes spotted six miles from campus at Schenck Forest Campus police, Raleigh Police Department and Raleigh Animal Control Unit responded to an incident last week involving coyotes shadowing a man and his three dogs in Schenck Forest. When the man saw the coyotes, he reversed his course and began moving away. The coyotes followed and flanked him. He took shelter on an elevated manhole and called 911. Responders escorted the man and his dogs out while the coyotes continued to follow for about 300 yards. SOURCE: Raleigh Police Department
Investigators search Subway pitchman’s home, removed from his position
The FBI raided longtime Subway spokesman Jared Fogle’s Indiana home early Tuesday. Authorities confiscated computers and other electronics in an effort to find evidence that may link Fogle to an earlier arrest of someone who used to work for him. The first arrest was made two months ago on federal pornography charges. The raid began around 6 a.m. and lasted until late that afternoon. Subway has cut ties with Fogle, but no charges have been made against him. The FBI and state’s Attorney office have remained silent on details of the investigation. Fogle became famous in 2000 when Subway featured his weight loss story on their commercials. SOURCE: CNN
Face of Burt’s Bees dies at 80
Burt Shavitz, creator of the line of natural personal care products died Sunday from respiratory problems. He co-founded the company in 1984 and sold it to Clorox in 2007 for about $925 million. He remained a spokesman for the company but returned to his home in Maine with neither television nor running water. He moved his company to North Carolina in 1994 because of lower taxes and a larger labor force. A documentary was made in 2013 showcasing his life and business titled “Burt’s Buzz.” Shavitz is survived by his brother, Carl. SOURCE: NY Times
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IN BRIEF Debate continues over whether or not the Confederate flag should be removed from Capitol grounds. South Carolina House members discussed four amendments for about two hours, Wednesday, all of which were rejected. More than 25 amendments have been submitted in the House, but the Senate would reject any amendments made in the House. The flag debate will continue on to next week if the bill is sent to a conference committee. The Senate passed a bill that would move the Confederate flag from State House grounds to a museum and the House took it up Wednesday. The debate follows the Charleston shooting that took nine lives at Emmanuel AME Church June 17. SOURCE: The State
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Concert attendees wait in line for Rolling Stones merchandise before Wednesday’s concert at Carter-Finley Stadium. Among the standard shirts and posters were specially branded products with the Rolling Stones lips superimposed onto NC State’s Tuffy logo. This logo was also printed on posters throughout the venue and painted on the ground of walkways leading to entrances.
NC State to Stones: ‘Gimme Royalties’ for logo Rachel Smith Senior Staff Writer
During their visit to NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium July 1, The Rolling Stones found themselves in a bit of a marketing mix-up after the band’s promoter allegedly forgot to ask permission to use a modified version of NC State’s logo on official merchandise. The unofficially NC State-branded merchandise, which included a “Go Stones” rally
towel, a football jersey and several shirts, featured the Tuffy mascot with its face replaced by the Stones’ iconic tongue-and-lip logo. “Even if the school doesn’t get a cut of the money, they are still a part of something awesome,” said Eric Lawson, Raleigh native and Stones fan. “Regardless, I can’t really see the band’s promoter doing something like this on purpose because this tour is nothing but a money generating machine. I think there is more than plenty of cash to go around.”
Researchers at NC State have developed a method for optimizing energy in electrical grids without using a control center, which captures renewable energy and cuts down utility prices. The technology is called Cooperative Distributed Energy Scheduling (CoDES) and will use energy gathered from roof top solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries. The devices will be able to capture the energy and release it when the demand or utility price is high. Traditionally, this process is done at the control center, but with CoDES, energy will be optimized without a control center, and the energy sources and device will be able to coordinate more efficiently. Electrical and computer engineering professor Mo-Yuen Chow and Ph.D. candidate Navid Rahbari Asr have been working on the project since 2008 and have run simulations to prove the effectiveness of the method and have created a working prototype in their lab. With control centers, consumers have to sacrifice their privacy, Asr said. The generation and consumption information has to be sent to the remote control center. “CoDES respects the privacy of the owners of these distributed units because nobody needs to reveal their generation or consumption information to other parties,” Chow said. Austin Tucker, a sophomore double majoring in electrical and computer engineering, is excited
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NCSU libraries digitize agriculture records Ian Grice Staff Writer
The NC State Libraries awarded a $98,997 grant in June to fund the “Better Living in North Carolina: Bringing Science and Technology to the People” project to document the history of the transformation of North Carolina’s agricultural economy during the 20th century. The project is designed to digitize a large selection of materials that NC State’s libraries has in its archives. The historical records are primarily from the Cooperative Extension Service, originally called the Agricultural Extension Service. Todd Kosmerick, university archivist, co-program and co-
primary investigator of the project, said he expects that NC State students in the history department and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will make the most use of the records in thier research for written assignments. Making the materials easily accessible can foster research, Kosmerick said.There have already been researchers from California and Virginia and graduate students from Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Greensboro coming to look at the materials. NCSU Libraries is working with North Carolina A&T State University’s F. D. Bluford Library on the project. Both land grant universities have offices where the extension started 101 years
ago. A&T also ran an AfricanAmerican only program when segregation legally existed in NC. The extension service began in 1914 when the federal government allocated funds to land grant colleges, though NC State had programs before the extension was created. Bluford Librar y is digitizing records of correspondence, pamphlets, scrapbooks and photographs between two AfricanAmerican extension agents. NCSU Libraries will be digitizing the annual reports from the first annual report in 1909 to 1983. The annual reports have a summary of what the extension service did that year from each county. There are certain large programs
run by the cooperative extension that have separate annual reports which are also being digitized. The programs include 4-H, a program that taught children how to manage a farm, a rural electrification program and several programs that focused on particular crops or animals including swine, dairy, plant pathology and animal husbandry. The extension service provided farmers training on better methods of growing crops, raising animals and handling business. It also provided information to women on the farms for growing and preserving garden vegetables and fruits, sewing, furniture repair projects and home management. The record shows that in the
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Feed the Pack starts new program to stock shelves Cody Drum Davidson Staff Writer
Feed the Pack Food Pantry kicked off its Sponsor a Shelf initiative last month which encourages organizations on campus to sign up to take part in gathering food items to help alleviate hunger within the NC State community. “It was only launched about a month ago, but has really taken off since then,” said Amanda Dango, executive director of the Feed the Pack advisory board. Once the traditional school year ends, many students leave campus to go elsewhere which means that the food drives end as well, forcing FTP to find another way to supplement its food supply.
“Summer is one of our leanest times by far, but based on the number of organizations that have signed up to donate thus far, [Sponsor a Shelf] is going to help tremendously with our stock,” said P. J. Adams, one of the chairs of the Feed the Pack advisory board. Sponsor a Shelf provides a more organized system that will ideally provide the necessary amount of food needed for the community. Organizations who sign up to stock a shelf are allowed to choose which food item that they would like to provide. Only one organization can sign up to donate a particular food or personal care item to ensure that the pantry does not have too much of any one type of item.
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Imani Everette, a senior studying communication, checks the expiration dates of cans in the Feed the Pack food pantry. The food pantry is located in the Carmichael Recreation Center and is supported by the Raleigh area. The pantry is available to members of the Wolfpack who are in need.
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July 1 06:41 PM | Animal Schenck Forest Report of subject standing on concrete box surrounded by coyotes. Subject was found safe with coyotes seen near the area. No further incidents occurred. July 2 02:01 PM | Suspicious Vehicle College of Textiles Report of suspicious vehicle parked for extended period of time. Contact was made with student who moved vehicle. July 3 10:06 AM | Field Interview DH Hill Library Officers encountered nonstudent with open container of alcoholic beverage. Subject was trespassed.
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nna Manzoni, a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology does one of the many Yoga asanas taught at Recreation Center on July 8th. Yoga is a part of the summer group fitness classes conducted by University recreation. “ I come here very often. I like the class, it helps relieve the stress”, Manzoni said. Yoga instructor Audrianna Pollen, a graduate student in zoology feels that Yoga not only helps alleviate any kind of stress but also helps increasing strength and f lexibility. “This (Yoga) is something I have done my whole life. I started teaching here since December and I simply love it. This is a great program and other instructors are very supportive. I highly encourage people to get trained and become instructors,” Pollen said.
July 6 01:14 PM | B&E - Vehicle Toxicology Bldg & Deck Non-student reported backpack had been taken from trunk of vehicle but later determined he had taken it into building.
for what this breakthrough brings for the electricity sectors and NC State. “I believe that this new decentralized approach is a great innovation for our nation’s power grids and can help increase the accuracy and efficiency of power distribution across the grid by eliminating a large portion of the margin of error from calculations made by the central control center,” Tucker said. The devices are scalable and can be applied to systems ranging from small buildings to large communities in a city, according to Chow. However, it won’t be another two to five years for the technology to go from the research stage to the commercialization stage. They are currently demonstrating their research at the Future Renewable Energy Delivery and Management Center. Both researchers believe CoDES will be a great opportunity for NC State and Raleigh. “CoDES can be a big usage to NC State and Raleigh because many people are thinking about how to incorporate renewable energy into their daily lives,” Asr said. “This is a great opportunity to utilize renewable energy and storage together, lower our electricity bill and increase the reliability of power networks. Researchers have been talking to interested industry parties for technology transfers. “As the energy sector keeps advancing, CoDES will have a lot of opportunities to provide features that match those advancements,” Asr said. “With the trend toward distributed energy resources, we anticipate to see many households having their own distributed generators.”
NC makes top 10 for best summer road trips Rachel Smith Senior Staff Writer
Road trips are an integral part of summertime in the United States ; however, some states are better than others when it comes to traveling on a budget. A new report from WalletHub, a website dedicated to helping people make better financial decisions and save money, ranked all 50 states for summer road trips. North Carolina ranks number nine on the list, behind states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado . The rankings were based off of three criteria: driving and lodging costs, road conditions and safety and fun and scenic attractions. These three main categories were further broken down into 20 key metrics, ranging from quality of bridges and toll costs to total number of attractions . “We kind of had to pick
and choose which metrics really agreed with and supported the website,” Jill Gonzalez, spokesperson for WalletHub said. N i c k G r e g o r y , a sophomore majori ng i n design studies, said that he wasn’t relatively surprised when he heard that North Carolina ra n ked w it hin the top 10 for summer road tripping. “I wouldn’t consider any road trips within North Carolina too expensive,” Gregory said. “This is especially true with current gas prices and because Raleigh is situated toward the middle of the state. You can get basically anywhere you want to go in under f ive hours.” Gregory said he takes instate road trips nearly every year, most notably to Boone and Asheville. North Carolina is ranked number two for most scenic byways, with a total of 54,
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Gregg Zarnstorf f, director of trademark licensing for Campus Enterprises, said that The Rolling Stones’ promoter, AEG Live, asked to use the modified version of Tuffy back in March to drive ticket sales online and through advertisements. However, the deal did not allow for the graphic to be used on merchandise. “As this involved the Tuffy trademark, we asked whether [AEG Live] intended to use it on merchandise as that would require a trademark license and royalties and some additional design considerations,” Zarnstorff said. “There was nothing in the agreement with The Rolling Stones’ promoter or merchandising company that allowed the use [of the logo] on products.” Zarnstorff attributes the error to miscommunication say ing, “My guess is that the reason the design ended up on merchandise is that
according to Gonzalez. The majority of these byways are located within the western part of the state. “Driving up and through the mountains in the summer is the most enjoyable,” Gregory said. “Whenever possible, I try to take a scenic route. It may take longer, but the views are worth it.” The Internet outlet also elevated North Carolina for its low toll costs, quality of roads and low camping costs, but the state hit a pothole with its average car repair costs, ranking 50th with an average repair totaling $426.50, according to Gonzalez. Regardless of these statistics, Gregory said the only thing that ever really dampens his road trip experience is Raleigh traffic. “Overall, traffic is usually pretty good, but traveling any where in or near Raleigh is always a problem,”
there was a miscommunication between the company doing the concert promotion and the company contracted to provide merchandise.” The university is currently working to resolve this issue and is expected to receive its full trademark royalties — 12 percent — toward the end of August, according to Zarnstorff. As for how much NC State will receive, Zarnstorff said that the university does not currently have an estimate but that the sales seemed to be very brisk at the event. “ T he sh i r t s a re awe s ome ; I wouldn’t have bought one otherwise,” Lawson said. “The [merchandise] documents the Stones being at NC State specifically, not just in Raleigh. I think that’s a good enough reason to not get worked up about the appropriate royalties.” However, Zarnstorff said the money earned from merchandise royalties is beneficial because it supports scholarships, endowments and student programs. “ T h i s ye a r we w i l l t r a n sfer $800,000, all from the sales of of-
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North Carolina was recently ranked number nine in a ranking of all 5o states for summer road trips in terms of affordability. There are locations all over the state that offer fun activities for the summer. North Carolina offers both mountains and beaches with something for everyone.
Gregory said. “It doesn’t seem like I can ever leave this city without hitting major traffic.” As for the first and last
ficially licensed NC State products,” Zarnstorff said. “Merit, financial need, study abroad, athletic scholarships and student support programs receive distributions each fall.” The tongue-and-Tuffy logo was not the only risky marketing approach inspired by The Rolling Stone’s nostalgic performance. According to an article published by SB Nation, Carter-Finley Stadium recently released a maybe not-sof lattering electronic advertisement that reads “You Can’t Always Get What You Want ... But You Can Still Get 2015 Pack Football Tickets!” The marketing tagline pays tribute to The Rolling Stones’ 1969 Billboard hit but has fans questioning the sincerity of the slogan. “At least the shirts look cool and make sense,” Lawson said. “I don’t think that slogan is going to do much for our football crowds. It sounds like the marketing team is saying ‘We all know this is not really want you want.’”
pl ac e w i n ners , O re gon ranked first overall in the survey, despite placing 32nd in driving and lodging costs, and Connecticut finished
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1960s, the extension started offering more non-traditional programs such as photography. The extension also has moved more toward sustainability — educating participants on sustainable agriculture and preserving the environment. Dee Shore, media specialist at NC State, said the project is important because it shares the history of the researchbased outreach within the community. The extension has been a major outreach program of the university for more than the hundred years that it’s been at NC State. “Right from the very beginning, there was a strong drive for the research and the learning that was going on here on NC State’s campus,
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particularly in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and getting that information out to citizens of the state,” Kosmerick said. NCSU Libraries have digitized the Agromeck, Technician, architectural materials, 4-H and family consumer science materials in the past, and these are online on their website. Brian Dietz, digital program librarian for special collections and co-primary investigator of the project, s a id t h at t he e x ten sion content t hat has a lready been digitized has been well received by the general public and on campus. “We’ll continue to work with faculty and students who have an interest in either agricultural extension, the history of agriculture in the state or just history of North Carolina,” Dietz said.
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Imani Everette a senior studying communications, and Anna Martin check experation dates on items in the Feed the Pack food pantry. Everette and Martin are volunteers at the food pantry on campus that supports the needs of those in the Wolf Pack community.
According to Feeding America’s website, 38 states including the District of Columbia have at least 20 percent of children who are food insecure. Comparatively, a 2014 survey showed that 10 percent of Feeding America’s adult clients are students, showing that not only is there stress from school, but they also struggle with having enough to eat. The numbers on hunger, though staggering, are not enough to make participants feel like their work is futile. “You can get bogged down with these numbers or you can say, ‘what can we do to improve that?’ Here in our sphere we set up a food pantry to combat food insecurity,” said Mike Giancola, associate vice provost of student leadership
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and development, as well as a founding member of Feed the Pack. Feed the Pack provides for all members of the NC State community, though many people feel embarrassed to be seen receiving help. “If someone shows up at the pantry and says ‘I need food’ and they’re a member of this campus community -- that’s the only qualifying event [for receiving help],” Giancola said. “We’re not trying to collect data about individual people because we want it to be a place where people feel comfortable.” Feed the Pack will collect the donations from the various organizations that have agreed to participate on July 17. The organizations that have signed up to participate are currently in the process of gathering food. “Our intent was to go to each of their offices and go pick up the food. As of now, 41 different
offices and departments have signed up to donate,” Adams said. Adams said he anticipates each of the bins that the organizations were given to collect food will be at least full, if not overflowing with food based on his previous experience with food drives at NC State. “It’s not uncommon to have 30 or 40 visits per month during the summer months. You take 30 or 40 visits, with each one taking 10 pounds of food from the pantry - it adds up,” Adams said. Dango said that despite dealing with low numbers of volunteers, the constant struggle to keep food on the shelves and now having to move their operations to Carmichael Gymnasium due to Harrelson Hall being torn down, FTP has remained committed to helping those in need.
FUN AND FIREWORKS Lonnie Poole Golf Course held a pig pickin’ celebration for Independence Day on July 4th. Local band Bailey’s Comet played at the event and food was served. Guests were also able to view downtown Raleigh’s fireworks from the course.
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Ellie Davis dances with her aunt Mandy Greene on the music played by local band Bailey’s Comet at Lonnie Pool Golf Course at NC State. Many people gathered here to celebrate Fourth of July and watch the fireworks that takes place downtown from there.
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The spectacular fireworks show that every year takes place Downtown Raleigh to celebrate Fourth of July was enjoyed by many from Lonnie Pool Golf Course at NC State. The fireworks painted the town in different colors.
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In defense of the atom A Response to “Half Lives and Half Measures”
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ur world is facing the Cerberus of climate change, fossil fuel depletion and a rise in energy demands. This means that we all must face t he cha llenge head-on w it h technological, socioeconomic Gabe DeCaro a n d p o l i t i c a l solutions. Root Staff Columnist addresses this in his recent cleverly titled column “How Safe is Safe Enough? Half Lives and Half Measures.” Although I do appreciate his willingness to bring to light issues related to the nuclear industry and his highlighting of the need to be skeptical, I wholeheartedly disagree with the stance of his argument that nuclear power should be relegated to the history books. For many people, the nuclear industry is a black box. We all clearly see the results of electrification, but the plants themselves are isolated bastions of complicated mechanisms. For example, according to a study by the Roper Center, 23 percent of Americans believe that nuclear power contributes a lot to global warming while 20 percent say that they don’t know; to set the record straight, the only thing that comes out of those large cooling towers is steam. It is the duty of prudent journalists to open up the black box to clear up misconceptions. Rather than perpetuating chaotic confusion and fear, information and understanding catalyze informed discussion. To help the reader develop a more nuanced perspective of the complicated nuclear debate, I shall shed some light on the multiple errors and oversimplifications in Root’s argument. In his third paragraph, Root writes, “The first power plants built in the U.S. in the middle of the 20th century were built under the assumption that the plants would reprocess waste.” This perpetuates an inaccurate vision of the development of the American nuclear fuel cycle. In the late 40s and early 50s, nuclear reactors
were designed to do two things: make bombs or power. The former category (re: Manhattan Project) bred potent Plutonium-239 from common Uranium-238 through neutron bombardment. Their purpose was proliferation: to build an intimidating arsenal, not power homes. For the latter category (re: Atoms for Peace), reactors were designed to operate within the context of a once through fuel cycle; that is to say, waste from a reactor would not be reprocessed. Why has the energy industry continued this modus operandi for the past 60 years? In an industrial capitalist mindset, the only thing that ultimately matters is the bottom line. It was significantly cheaper to simply dispose of waste than attempt to front the costs for recycling or reprocessing facilities. If there’s one thing Americans hate more than Soviets, it’s high energy prices. In his fourth paragraph, Root writes, “However, this site [Yucca Mountain] failed to be realized due to inadequate planning and research and too much public disapproval from the citizens of Nevada.” The first part of his critique is wrong; Yucca Mountain was killed for entirely political reasons. The site was by no means inadequately planned; about 30 years and $9 billion were spent on geological surveys and rigorous safety assessments according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The 2006 Senate committee on environment and public works white paper concluded that the Yucca Mountain was a sound site for nuclear waste disposal. Even the Government Accountability Office publically stated in 2011 that the site was closed for solely political and not technical or safety reasons. There are many stories for why the site closed; I personally peg it on Harry Reid (D-NV) who used his clout as Senate majority leader to block the “not in my backyard” site, thereby pleasing his constituents, which any Promethean politician would do. This is evidenced by him saying (along with other variations), “Yucca Mountain is dead. It’ll never happen.” Furthermore in the same para-
graph, Root’s column contradicts what is said later in the seventh paragraph. To clarif y, cooling pool storage is significantly more complex than simply “putting the waste in a large pool of water and leaving it to cool for thousands of years.” Coming out of the reactor after serving as a heat source for typically three cycles (each one being about 18 months to two years), spent fuel is comprised of about 96 percent Uranium (most of which is the more common U-238), 2.9 percent stable fission products, 0.9 percent Plutonium, 0.3 percent Cesium and Strontium (which have half lives of about 30 years), 0.2 percent long-lived fission products, and 0.1 percent minor actinides (Neptunium, Americium, Curium, etc.), according to the International Panel on Fissile Materials. The radioactive decay of the fission products causes the fuel to still remain hot; however, after five years, this decay heat drops by about a factor of 100, thereby necessitating the purpose for short-term active cooling storage. Plants generally use this temporary storage for about one to 20 years. In his f ifth paragraph, Root states, “Without electricity, the water in the [spent fuel] pools would boil away, causing the waste to burn, thereby releasing radioactive smoke into the air over an area of hundreds of miles.” Here, Root’s argument makes a fallacious appeal to probability. His contention is worded to imply that an electrical loss in a spent fuel pool will deterministically lead to mass dispersion of radioactive material. Yes, there is a probability that this could happen; however it is extremely low. In the event of a nuclear accident where active cooling to spent fuel pools was lost, assuming that proper safety protocols are followed, that matter would be dealt with expeditiously. These pools are very sophisticated facilities with many different layers of security measures. For example, filled with immense quantities of water — in the time that it would take for the water, with its extremely high specific heat capacity, to boil off, engineers could restore power to the heat
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exchanger pumps. Arguing like this does not inform or enlighten, but rather baselessly induces unnecessary fear. In his sixth paragraph, Root writes, “Fuel rod fires, due to a loss of coolant, caused both the disasters at Fukushima in 2011 and Chernobyl in 1986.” A lthough technically correct, this fact is juxtaposed in a discussion of spent fuel pools; it perturbs the reality of these accidents to better align with the argument. To simplify the technical complexities of these events, the loss of coolant occurred within the nuclear reactors themselves and not the spent fuel pools. There are many historical and technical lessons that the nuclear industry can learn from these tragedies, but Root’s argument misuses them. Finally, in his eighth paragraph, the statistic quoted on nuclear’s contribution to the power supply is misleading. Nuclear power contributes eight percent to the overall energy supply, which includes the transportation, industrial, residential and power sectors. But the last time I checked, there weren’t any nuclear heated houses or fission powered cars driving around. Nuclear power contributes 19 percent to the overall electrical gen-
eration; for comparison, fossil fuels supply 67 percent, hydropower 10 percent and other renewables seven percent. Claiming that Americans do not get the reward for the latent risk is unfair considering the other benefits provided by the knowledge of the atom. The national lab system was developed directly out of the Manhattan Project and has spurred basic and applied research. In addition, nuclear medicine (in the form of radiation treatment and radioisotope tracing) has saved many lives. Just because a technology is dangerous doesn’t mean we should stop using it. On the contrary, it necessitates the need for careful management. Cars, guns and cheeseburgers are all dangerous technologies that kill orders of more people per year than radiation from nuclear power plants, but we have defensive driving, gun safety, diets and radiation hygiene to help manage them all. Despite these rhetoric flaws, the following statement by Root resonated with me: “The entire history of atomic power in the U.S. consists of a series of half measure.” But on a deeper lever, we can do better. It’s about time for some full measures of energy reform.
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e live in a nation with a short attention span. In an overly sensationalized society that breeds desensitization, we f re que nt l y turn away from pertinent issues in favor of suppor ting causes Mary Anna t h at m a ke u s Rice feel better about Opinion Editor ourselves. A ng e r re g a rd i ng obvious acts of racism and terrorism against a large portion of the American population instead funnels into campaigns to take down the Confederate f lag. Rather than giving money to the many homeless members of the LGBT community, we donate to a ridiculous fundraiser so a woman can respond childishly to common bigotry. I’ve written about “slacktivism” before, but recent events have shed further light on the lengths we will go to in order to ignore the underlying problems that plague our society. We don’t
simply turn away from them; we endorse other causes in an attempt to move past what we can’t see immediately change. Different from
“It’s easier to address issues that be fixed in the moment than it is to chip away at ingrained ideals.” slacktivism, what I call “trendy progressivism,” is the millennial movement enabled by social media that promotes causes above others primarily out of convenience and accessibility. Causes endorsed by trendy progressivism frequently have ties to liberal movements, yet often have some kind of twist to them. Harken back to last year’s craze of posting videos of yourself being dowsed with ice water for the sake of a disease that, until re-
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cently, not many people knew (or cared) about. That isn’t to trivialize or cheapen the good that came from the Ice Bucket Challenge becoming popular, but rather to highlight that people accentuate care towards a cause significantly more if it can be commodified as a marker of social activism. In other words, people are generally more interested in completing tasks that make them simultaneously look good and feel good. One of the most egregious recent cases of trendy progressivism may be found in a GoFundMe campaign: a fund started by a woman to finance her painting her house the colors of the rainbow in the wake of her neighbor deeming her yard “relentlessly gay.” This fund received more than $43,000 in donations from strangers on the internet — it likely would have been more had the (not gay) homeowner not shut it down. At the risk of invoking the fallacy of relative privation, thousands of LGBT youths suffer year-round from homelessness, and rather than giving to them, we choose
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to support facetious campaigns that divert attention away from more pressing concerns. We walk past people starving on street corners on the way to shoe stores that promise to donate a pair for every pair we purchase. The “Relentlessly Gay” campaign and its popularity only shallowly address concerns of the LGBT community in cutely snubbing the discriminatory views of the neighbor who wrote the letter. As well, the homeowner herself does not openly identify as a member of the gay community. In a way, this epitomizes many of the problems members of the LGBT community commonly confront — particularly misrepresentation, in that they have many people who speak up for the community without sharing its struggles. Of course, trendy progressivism can take form in more insidious ways. It’s terrifying to think that only now, after a terrorist attack motivated by racism, we care about removing an age-old symbol of prejudice. Perhaps it’s even scarier that we could think the
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removal of the Confederate f lag could act as a bandage to a system that institutionally oppresses black Americans. The grossness of police abuse, Rachel Dolezal’s appropriation and the Charleston shooting have been obscured by a cause that doesn’t start to touch on the entrenched racism of the United States, yet it has taken the spot of “Race Issue of the Week.” Why do we do this? It’s easier to address issues that can be fixed in the moment than it is to chip away at ingrained ideals one protest at a time. It’s easier to advocate that a f lag be removed than it is to try and change the minds aff licted with deeply seated racism. And given the current state of social media, through which societal movements and fads may be popularized nearly instantaneously, t rendy prog ressiv ism a l lows for the illusion of social change without requiring any amount of dedication or knowledge. It is important we take this into consideration prior to contributing to a sympathetic cause because it seems “cool.”
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‘Inside Out’ marks Pixar’s comeback Inside Out
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“Inside Out” is everything animated movies, and all movies for that matter, should aspire to be. Pixar's latest creation is a whirlwind of emotions and imaginative storytelling which captures our attention from the opening images and continues to hold it even after the credits roll. Like “Toy Story,” “Monster's Inc.” and “Up,” “Inside Out” goes beyond an intriguing premise to provide multilayered characters and themes which appeal to both kids and adults. The fact that the bulk of the story takes place within the mind of a child is a testament to director Pete Docter's strive to explore new ideas and present animation as a mature form of storytelling. The film follows 11-year-old Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), a Minnesota-born girl whose family moves to San Francisco for her dad's new job. Yet the real story takes place inside her head, in which a group of emotions operate from an elaborate control room to dictate her thoughts and actions. There's Joy (Amy Poehler), the eccentric leader of the team; Disgust (Mindy Kaling), a slightly narcissistic character who alerts Riley when there's an ugly fashion trend displayed; the ever worrisome Fear (Bill Hader), whose paranoia consumes him; the fire-spewing Anger (Lewis Black), whose presence makes for some of the most humorous moments; and the constantly ignored Sadness (Phyllis Smith), who the other group members view as a nuisance. Things are going just fine until Sadness tampers with one of Riley's key memories, which are stored in color-coded spheres and kept in the control room. Soon, Joy finds her-
self stranded with Sadness in a seemingly endless field of old memories, all the while the entire structure of their world begins to fall apart. Desperate to return Riley's key memories to her and restore balance to her fractured emotional state, the pair makes the “Wizard of Oz”-like journey back to Headquarters, encountering an array of characters and trials along the way. Coming off “Cars 2,” “Brave” and “Monster's University,” none of which are bad but also nowhere near as good as Pixar's earlier works, people began to wonder if the great CGI animation studio had lost its touch and fallen into the franchise-driven trend of today's Hollywood. Fortunately though, “Inside Out” is a breath of fresh air which counteracts all those concerns. What's great about this film is that it's so hard to categorize. Where ones like “Finding Nemo” and “Wall-E” are clear examples of fantasy and sci-fi, “Inside Out” is its own kind of dream movie, rich with psychological themes. Both Docter and his co-director Ronaldo Del Carmen put such an intricate amount of detail into the world which the emotions inhabit that viewers can't help but be absorbed in it. One of the characters Joy and Sadness meet on their journey is Riley's lovable imaginary friend Bing Bong (Richard Kind), who now resides in Imagination Land as its mayor. There are also five islands that look like theme parks and are designated for different aspects of Riley's personality. He acts as a guide and helps them catch a ride on a literal "train of thought." Needless to say, the film's visual appeal is another way in which Pixar outdoes itself here. The animators provide both a wide range of bright colors and eye popping set pieces as well as parallels between our world and that of Riley's subconscious. Be sure to stay for a post credits sequence wherein the
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camera swoops back and forth between different characters to show what's going on in their minds. Casting wise, it couldn't have been more spot-on. Poehler brings her role on “Parks and Recreation” Leslie Knope's kinetic energy to her character while “The Office” alums Smith and Kaling also remind audiences of their characters on that series. And who better than irreverent comedian Black to play a red blob of rage or Hader to portray a spastic worrywart? Despite these characters representing a single emotion, they each possess an array of traits and corks which make for a perfect ensemble. “Inside Out” brings together avid film lovers and casual moviegoers alike, exceeding the limits of heartwarming tale tropes to capture the imagination and leave viewers wondering long after they've left the theater.
ARTISTS TO WATCH LIVEFREERIZE
Charles Morse Underground Hip-Hop Music Director at WKNC Last month I got the chance to go up to my hometown of New York City and interview an up- and-coming artist from Brooklyn who goes by LIVEFREERIZE, or Rize for short. Rize’s music is an easy-to-listen-to blend of traditional rap lyrics with modern production provided mostly by his producer CHVLLY. If you’re tired of the same old Trap-rapping nonsense played on commercial radio and the underwhelming resurgence of backpack rap, Rize is definitely someone to give a listen to. His music exists somewhere in between the multiple subgenres that populate modern hip-hop, and because it doesn’t adhere to a certain label, it comes across as organic and relatable. You’ll never hear two Rize songs that sound the same, which is a breath of fresh air in this transitionary period in hip-hop culture, where artists are either only rapping about selling drugs they’ve never seen, spending money they don’t have or waxing poetic about exgirlfriends. It’s music made for real people. Think J. Cole, but not nearly as polite. On top of being a creative and talented rapper, Rize is a cool dude in general. He’s a man’s man who’s been around the block a few times in a few different cities. Brooklyn is what he considers his home base, but he’s spent time in Newark, New Jersey; Chicago; Oakland, California and even Durham where he has family. This exploration of different areas of the country has exposed him to music scenes outside of New York’s, which is uncommon for many rising rappers. A lot of up-and-coming rappers (especially New York-based ones), try to stick to their hometown sound, and in today’s genre-bending environment, that mentality limits hip-hop hopefuls. Rize has seen this and acknowledges that the only way for New York hiphop to reclaim its throne in the rap kingdom is by approaching the art from a different angle. Rize’s wise-beyond-his-years mentality shines through in his music. It’s well-balanced and fun, and he has a passion for performing live, which is the key to success. I’m very confident that with Rize’s sound, he will be an artist that you’ll see breaking into the mainstream a year from now. Stay tuned to WKNC, where we’ll be playing some of his tracks during our Underground segments, Saturday to Monday nights from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also, stay tuned to our podcast, where we will have our interview posted soon. You can also find Rize on Twitter, Instagram and Soundcloud under LIVEFREERIZE.
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Kaanchee Gandhi Promotions Director at WKNC The realm of electronic music tends to consist of much more than just audio elements when compared to other genres. Electronic artists and producers are increasingly including more and more visual elements to their work, tying together the very compatible worlds of electronically produced music and design. And if anyone has come close to mastering this art, Nick James is one of them. It seems the deeper you dig on this enigmatic young electronic performer, currently residing in New York City, the less you know about him. James, 22, graduated from UNC-Asheville and moved to NYC after spending some time in Japan. He writes for Tiny Mix Tapes under the name SCVSCV and runs the experimental publication Asystems — a product of The Actual School. He describes his experimental music as creating an atmosphere for its audience, combining multimedia design with his haunting yet melodic tracks. For each album released on Asystems — which he runs with two of his former roommates from UNC-Asheville — James creates a website mixing perfectly the two aesthetics together, drawing the listener closer allowing them to absorb the piece more critically. With his recent release of “Drago” on June 16th, James put out satyri.co. This conceptual site draws its visitors into an icy realm where they can explore the five tracks of “Drago” in addition to other exclusive visual and audio features. The actual tracks of “Drago” are upbeat and playful but have a complex structure to them, melodies orchestrated so meticulously only to be shattered perfectly with a violent mechanic. Captivating vocals, often not in English, add to the confusion and comfort of the arrangement. A few sentences would do the website and tracks little justice, and the full experience can only be taken in by entering the site with a pair of headphones. James plays the first night of Hopscotch this year at Neptune’s, opening for DJ Earl and Mumdance. With high-definition visuals at his live performances, his quiet presence is sure to fill the room.
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Your summer class can wait. The weekend is a time to get off campus and explore the exciting and vibrant city of Raleigh. In case you have been studying too hard to make any plans, here is your guide to fun and entertainment for the next week.
Oak City 7 Concert Series Thursday The Oak city 7 series will last throughout the summer with a free concert in City Plaza on Fayetteville every Thursday. This week brings several local acts to the stage highlighted by Natural Wonders, a Stevie Wonder tribute band. Beer will be available on tap. The shows start at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m.
Outdoor Movies at the NCMA Friday The North Carolina Museum of Art will be screening films outdoors in the parks amphitheater throughout the summer. This week features the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” Picnics and blankets are welcome, and vendors will also be on site for food and beer. The movie starts at sundown.
Berry Picking Contest Saturday Shaw University will be hosting an urban berry-picking contest. Register with a team beforehand, and hit the Raleigh greenways to find the most berries. A map will be provided of the best spots for picking. Pickers can choose to eat their bounty or donate them to benefit the Neighbor to Neighbor Outreach Center.
Raleigh Brewing Co. Summer Party Saturday An all-day party is held in honor of the re-release of Raleigh Brewing Co.’s seasonal beer, Dear Ol’ Dixie Pale Ale. There will be live bluegrass music, giveaways, food trucks and of course, plenty of beer. The first 200 attendees will receive a free signature mason jar.
Second Saturday Saturday Most have heard of First Fridays downtown, but there is also Second Saturday to celebrate Raleigh food culture. The event will host a pop up farmers market at the Stanbury on Blount Street as well as booths set up by local bakeries, wineries and farmers. Second Saturday lasts throughout the day.
NCMA Summer Concert Series Saturday One of the best curated concert series in the state, the North Carolina Museum of Art brings world class acts to Raleigh every summer. This weekend, Paris Combo, a world-music group based out of France who incorporate jazz, African and swing music in their sound, will perform in the outdoor amphitheater. There will be open seating, so get there early for a good spot.
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This summer, North Carolina beaches have seen the most shark attacks on record, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack Files. Only halfway through the summer, there have been eight reported shark attacks off the North Carolina coast. Thus far, there have been no government beach closures, but Gov. Pat McCrory has urged beachgoers to use common sense. “Recognize that there are certain areas where we are having these bites,” McCrory said. “So use your common sense — especially if you are in and around a fishing area.” To get your swimming fix this summer while avoiding “certain areas,” here is a travel guide to shark-free swim spots in North Carolina.
Sliding Rock A North Carolina swimming-hole classic, Sliding Rock is nature’s water slide. This swimming hole has a 60-foot-long waterfall which leads to a naturally occurring pool about seven feet deep. The gently sloped fall allows swimmers to ride down and plunge into the pool below. The pool is famous for its unusually cold water, which provides a great way for swimmers to cool off. This is a popular sight for swimmers, so early arrivers get the most out of their trip. Jordan Lake For swimmers that want to stay local, the Triangle’s own Jordan Lake is only a 30-minute drive from NC State’s campus. The lake offers numerous areas to swim and also provides opportunities for other water activities such as water-skiing and tubing. Several sandy beaches at the lake give visitors a beach-like feel without the risk of marine predators. Jordan Lake makes for a great day
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to get there. There are many large flat rocks to lay on in the sun right around the water as well as a sandy beach area to relax on. This publication does not make any claims to the safety of it, but there are a few rock cliffs around deeper areas of the pool that some have been known to jump off. Dismal Swamp State Park Although the name is not very appealing, George Washington once called the Dismal Swamp a “glorious paradise.” The swamp is not usually at the forefront of where Carolinians think to go for water-related fun, but this environment still has much to offer. The park features many paddle-trails to kayak or canoe down. Boat rentals are available in the area, and although the water may be murky, the less squeamish can go for a dip if they desire.
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and the coach uses that as his pitch, it’s definitely going to help,” he said in a 2013 interview with NBC Sports. Fortunately, NC State has its own Muslim Student Association and the Islamic Association of Raleigh mosque less than five minutes from campus. “A big part of me coming here was the mosque in Raleigh and the big Muslim community,” Abu said. “I interact with those people almost every day. They make me feel like I’m home, and they take care of me.” Unfortunately, Abu could not attend many MSA meetings due to his rigorous schedule as a student-athlete. However, Ali Jaffry, former president of MSA and NC State alum, said
Abu was still very active with the Muslim community on campus. “He knows a lot of Muslims in the community and hangs out with them,” Jaffry said. “During the night, he’ll go to Lifetime [Fitness] in Raleigh and play basketball with some of the other guys.” Jaffry also said, contrary to what some may think, many Muslim athletes who are in season during Ramadan do not participate in fasting, including some of the stars during last summer’s FIFA World Cup. “Malik Abu could not fast and make up the fast another day outside of Ramadan; that’s perfectly normal,” Jaffry said. “He’s very determined, and he sticks to his roots. It’s great to see players like himself are willing to continue to fast.” Abu said he has gotten plenty of attention for his resilience
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during Ramadan. However, he said it was simply a common part of his religion. “It’s just a process, the whole fasting thing,” Abu said. “A lot of people reach out to me. I’m on a bigger stage, so I get more credit for it, but there are a lot of people who go through it too.” Because he is on a large stage, with his team fresh off a highly publicized Sweet 16 run, Abu said it is important for him to act in a manner that represents Islam well. “It’s crucial for me to be in the spotlight and to represent my religion the best that I can, especially with things in the media that cause people to see my religion in a different light,” Abu said. “It’s hard to represent a whole religion because I’m not perfect myself, but if I can be the best person I can be, then I can show Islam in the best light.”
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we’ve got to figure out how we’re going to play.” Anthony ‘Cat’ Barber will be the team’s first option on offense and has been greatly improving his shooting as well as his decision making, Gottfried said. “In today’s generation of young guys, when you say to them, ‘Get better,’ they look at us like we have three heads,” Gottfried said. “Cat has been as hungry to get better as anybody we’ve had here. His leadership is better, and he’s shooting the three as well as anybody we have in the gym.” With the shortage of ball-handlers, Gottfried said the coaching staff has begun developing Cody Martin as an option at point. “Cody can handle the ball and pass it well enough,” Gottfried said. “He’s kind of the wildcard for our team. He’s just so active, and I like that about him.” The Pack will also have transfer Terry Henderson making his debut in a Wolf-
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Multiple Pack players recognized on preseason watch lists Five NC State football players have been named to various preseason watch lists. Junior running back Matt Dayes, senior quarterback Jacoby Brissett, senior defensive end Mike Rose, junior tight end David Grinnage and senior center Quinton Schooley were recognized for past production as players to watch this season. Dayes, who led the Wolfpack with 1,278 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns en route to being named Team Offensive MVP, made the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, which recognizes and rewards versatile, high-level performers in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Brissett, who led the Wolfpack to an 8-5 record last season at quarterback, was named to the Maxwell Award list, which honors America’s College Player of the Year. Rose, who posted 15 tackles for loss last season, was added to the watch list for the Bednarik Award, which honors the best defensive player in college. Grinnage and Schooley were named to the top tight end and top center in college watch lists, respectively. SOURCE: NC State Athletics
Men’s basketball sees dramatic increase in attendance NC State men’s basketball saw the largest increase in fan turnout for the 2014-15 season, with an additional 2,795 fans on average coming out to support the Pack. More than 300,000 fans attended the Wolfpack’s 20 home games for an average of 15,436 fans per game, marking the third time in eight years that State’s attendance has broken 15,000 per game. In the national rankings, the Wolfpack jumped from 25th to 12th in the nation in average fan turnout, beating schools such as Michigan State and Ohio State. NC State finished the 2014-15 season with a record of 14-6 at home and 22-14 overall. SOURCE: NC State Athletics
Malik Abu practices faith, basketball Zack Tanner Interim Sports Editor
It’s 3 a.m. on a warm summer night in early July. Birds are chirping, and a single car is passing through an all-but-deserted intersection. The sun has not even begun to rise, and Abdul-Malik Abu is beginning his day. It’s the month of Ramadan, a time during which followers of Islam fast from sunrise to sunset and make a more conscious effort to restrain from other acts that go against the teachings of their religion. As a devout Muslim, Abu has been participating in these fasts since he was a small child. He said it was his parents who instilled his faith within him, which has in turn made him the man he is today. “They taught me from a young age the basic morals and values that any parent should,” Abu said. “They taught me to always do the right thing, no matter what. Growing up with my religious upbringing made me who I am today, with the discipline and things like that.” Now Abu is a starting forward on the NC State men’s basketball team, and with the team’s summer workouts in full swing, the sophomore has had to learn to balance the practices of his faith and his practice on the court. Although workouts for the Wolfpack generally start well after sunrise, Abu must wake up in the early hours of the morning to make sure he is properly hydrated and “able to play at a high level” during the
day’s practice. By the time sunset rolls around, Abu will have gone upwards of 15 hours without food or water. However, the forward said refueling at night is not as simple as one may think. “Your stomach shrinks when you’re not eating for so long,” Abu said. “You get to the point where you want to eat, but you get full so fast. I could eat a banana and be full, so you have to pace yourself and gradually eat.” As difficult as it is to maintain his work ethic during Ramadan, the sophomore has had help along the way. Abu’s older brother, Damola, played at Franklin Pierce College in Massachusetts. Abu said his brother has acted as a mentor during his athletic career. “[He taught me] to always pace myself and stay healthy out on the court,” Abu said. Abu has certainly followed his brother’s advice and produced for the Wolfpack last season, making an appearance in every game of his freshman season and starting in 22, more than any other big man on the roster. NC State certainly benefited from the forward’s play on the court, and Abu has enjoyed the benefits of living in Raleigh in the offseason. When deciding on a college during his senior year of high school, Abu said he would like to attend a school with a large community of Muslim students. “It’s not something I’m going to seek out, but if there’s one present,
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Gwiazdowski, Blanc to compete in Spanish Grand Prix Redshirt senior Nick Gwiazdowski and assistant coach Obe Blanc of the Wolfpack wrestling team will compete in the Spanish Grand Prix July 11 in Madrid, Spain. Both will participate in the men’s freestyle division, with Gwiazdowski wrestling at 125 kg and Blanc at 57 kg. Gwiazdowski will be entering the competition fresh off a fourth-place finish at the World Team Trials less than a month ago. Blanc, a two-time member of the World Team, will compete for the first time in time in two years this coming weekend. SOURCE: NC State Athletics
Two Wolfpackers named to Athlon All-Freshman team Running back Nyheim Hines and offensive tackle Tyler Jones of the NC State football team were recognized as part of the 2015 Athlon All-Freshman team, which lists the country’s most exciting and highly rated rookie players. Hines, a local prospect out of Garner High School, posted 7,299 total yards along with 126 touchdowns during his prep career, en route to an AP all-state nomination and a No. 4 ranking among all-purpose backs nationwide by Scout.com. Despite redshirting last season at offensive guard, Jones emerged as the Pack’s starting left tackle after spring drills. The 6-foot3, Stone Mountain, Georgia native was one of the top-ranked offensive linemen in the nation coming out of high school. SOURCE: NC State Athletics
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Sophomore forward Abdul-Malik Abu of the NC State men’s basketball team is currently fasting during Ramadan. For this month, Muslims around the world refrain from eating or drinking while the sun is up. To prepare for practice, Abu wakes up at 3 a.m. in order to hydrate and eat before the sun comes up.
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Mark Gottfried discusses the state of Wolfpack men’s basketball during a press conference July 7. Gottfried responded to questions concerning the absence of Trevor Lacey, the imporvement of Anthony ‘Cat’ Barber and BeeJay Anya’s weight.
Gottfried talks Moxley’s status, Cat’s improvement Zack Tanner Interim Sports Editor
Head coach Mark Gottfried of the NC State men’s basketball team addressed the media July 7 in his annual summer press conference, touching on topics ranging from NCAA rule changes to his big man rotation. Gottfried’s summer press conference has been more informative during the past two years because of a recent change in NCAA regulations that now allows men’s basketball programs to work out their teams during the summer. Most of the members of the 2014-15 Wolfpack returned for the upcoming season, with the entire coaching staff and three of the team’s starters back in Raleigh. Gottfried said that kind of carry over from year to year was rare and welcome in today’s college basketball landscape. The one absence from the coaching staff is
assistant coach Rob Moxley who suffered a “very critical” injury May 6 and was hospitalized for several days afterward. Gottfried said Moxley will return when he has made a full recovery, saying, “the most important thing right now is that he gets better.” Also absent from the Pack’s roster for next season is Trevor Lacey. Lacey declared for the NBA Draft in April, a decision which Gottfried said took him by surprise. “We’re going to miss having a fifth year senior that could have been one of the two or three best guards in the conference,” Gottfried said. Lacey’s departure, along with Ralston Turner and Desmond Lee graduating has left the Pack thin in the backcourt. Gottfried said he was concerned with his team’s depth. “We’ve got to figure out who can handle the ball, whether it’s by committee or one guy,” Gottfried said. “If Cat Barber’s got 2-3 fouls in the first half or God forbid he rolls an ankle,
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Head coach Jill Ellis led the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) to a World Cup Championship July 5. The USWNT won with a score of 5-2 against Japan, earning its third World Cup Championship victory. Ellis began her coaching career at NC State in 1988 as assistant coach of the women’s soccer team. That year, the team earned its only ACC championship as well as a trip to the national championship game, where it fell to archrival UNC-Chapel Hill. The Wolfpack made it to the semifinals of the NCAA Championship the following year. In 1990, Ellis left NC State to pursue a career outside of soccer but returned to coaching four years later at Maryland. She experienced her most successful seasons as head coach for UCLA for 11 seasons, where she had seven College Cup appearances. Ellis then got involved with U.S. Soccer and became the permanent coach in spring of 2014. “It’s not a surprise one bit she has reached the level that she has in U.S. soccer and really world soccer,” Laura Kerrigan said in an article from The News & Observer. Kerrigan was a senior during Ellis’ first season at NC State and later went on to coach the Wolfpack. “She really is an amazing coach,” Kerrigan said. “Her decisions over the last couple weeks … just show how well she knows those players.” Ellis was able to help the USWNT reach its success, just like she did 25 years prior with the Wolfpack. “I’m so happy for every little girl who dreams about this,” said Ellis in a televised post-championship interview.