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Chancellor Jim Woodward holds up a picture of Maddie, his cairn terrier puppy, at a welcoming cermony for him. Woodward invited the University community and Student Body President Jim Ceresnak to adopt the pup as an unofficial mascot since she looks like a baby wolf.
made.” Jordan said, although he continued to suggest no wrongdoing had occurred on the part of James Oblinger or Larry Nielsen, who both resigned amidst controversy surrounding the hiring of Mary Easley. “I still have not discovered anything that indicated anybody was doing something for their own benefit. We got caught up in something we couldn’t help.” Ceresnak said Woodward’s arrival on campus was an unforeseen blessing, especially since the former chancellor at UNCCharlotte had been retired and had no inclinations to return to higher education. “We are extremely lucky to
have lured him out of retirement to lead our fine institution as we charge ahead into the future,” Ceresnak said, adding that the University should learn from the trials of the past. “There is no question we have suffered through some hard times over the past weeks, yet it is important not to forget what brought these hard times upon us. We must learn from the mistakes we’ve made.” While Ceresnak, Jordan, and Braden alluded to Woodward’s pedigree as an experienced leader, when Woodward stepped behind the podium, he said he WOODWARD continued page 3
Networking tool becomes political force Saja Hindi Senior Staff Writer
The revolution will be tweeted. Twitter, the popular social networking tool, is maturing from just delivering random, mundane status updates to organizing mass protests in Iran over the disputed presidential election. A U.S. State Department official told Reuters Tuesday that the department encouraged Twitter to delay a scheduled maintenance because it would have cut into the daytime hours in Iran. While Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, wrote in a blog that the department did not make the decision for Twitter, he did say the decision to delay maintenance was an important one. “When we worked with our network provider to reschedule this planned maintenance, we did so because events in Iran were tied directly to the growing significance of Twitter as an important communication and information network,” Stone wrote. Michael Struett, assistant professor of public and international affairs, said he was surprised that the State Department would even suggest the delay because the Obama administration has been careful not to intervene in the Iranian election debacle. “In a country like Iran, for the
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U.S. to take a formal position that seems to favor one side or another in a debate like this, actually undermines the people we would most like to see succeed,” Struett said. Iranian opposition party members turned to Twitter when the government shut off cell phone towers and began to deny reporters access to the streets. Robert Schrag, a communication professor who teaches communication technology, said this is not the first time a group has used the Internet to achieve a political agenda. Schrag said the Chinese government is a prime example of a government using technology to control information -- the Chinese government demanded that the Green Dam-Youth Escort software be installed on any computer sold in China, starting July 1. “It allows them to continually upload to any computer a list of Internet sites that you simply cannot access,” he said. Both Schrag and Struett refer-
enced the history of the Internet as the start of its political influence, beginning with its establishment as a secret project by the Department of Defense for military purposes. “I’m sure in Google’s offices or in other companies ...there’s an awareness that there’s a political implication to what they’re doing,” Struett said. Schrag said the reason Twitter has been so helpful for users is because Twitter messages are so short, they can direct readers to a Web site with either more information or photos, as Iranian protesters are doing. Communication, Struett said, has always been important to political organizations. “The way you carry out a political campaign of any kind has changed over time as technology has changed,” he said. But Schrag said Twitter is still a relatively new tool that is continuously receiving press coverage. “I dont think even Twitter knows how to use Twitter yet,” he said. And Schrag suspects that its increasing role with the Iranian elections was not expected. “I don’t think even the company itself probably ever envisioned the site as being a significant social movement vehicle. ...Although during the Obama campaign, we began to get inklings of it,” Schrag said. Schrag warned that while the culture of freedom of information through the Internet is
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essential, it does come with risks. “You have to have a really strong ethical compass because communication is power and information is power, and you can use it for good or you can use it for evil, and that’s your choice,” he said. He said with the situation in Iran, one point to remember is that Twitter is advantaging a particular group of people and it’s important to realize that not all the information may be accurate. Sorting through all the information released on the Internet, Struett said, is a real challenge in this information age. After Iranian government officials realized opposition members were using Twitter, they began to try to release their own versions of information through the feeds as well, according to some reports. “Misinformation is a very serious concern, and that’s a tactic that’s as old as time,” Struett said. But he said as technology develops, though it’s not impossible, it becomes more difficult for states to control information its citizens release. “Unfortunately, I fear that the next tactic they’re going to take is possibly violence against people who are demonstrating in the street,” he said.
The University’s interim chancellor said Thursday that budget woes will lead to a reduction in course offerings and personnel, including former first lady Mary Easley. Jim Woodward, who took over as chancellor Tuesday, said he informed Easley Wednesday of his decision to eliminate her position. “She is no longer an employee of this institution,” Woodward said in a press conference in Holladay Hall. “This was in my view the right decision given the circumstances we find ourselves in today.” The circumstances, Woodward said, involved the possibility of more than a 10-percent reduction in state appropriations for the University—an amount that could be more than $65 million and would result in the elimination of positions. “By definition a university is mostly its people,” Woodward said, pointing out that after earlier reductions across the University, personnel cuts were the only viable option if more funds
were to be cut. “We’re looking at 300-500 positions at this campus that we’re going to eliminate.” Woodward said the University had already eliminated 50 positions, and said his decision to terminate Easley was mostly due to portions of her job responsibilities already being terminated. “Some of the areas she’s involved with have already been eliminated or reduced,” Woodward said. “I didn’t need to look any further.” But the University will look further, Woodward said, as it seeks to protect its academic core while cutting excesses like new academic centers and the Millennium Seminar Series, both of which were responsibilities charged to the former first lady. “[The budget reduction] will lead to the reduction in course offerings, it will lead to increased class size,” Woodward said. “There is no alternative but to do that. [The reduction] will lead to the review of the various programs we offer and the elimination of low-enrollment, low-demand programs.” Woodward said the planned cuts were still only in the preliminary phase, though, and that the true ramifications of the cuts won’t be known until the General Assembly releases its final budget. “These are plans,” Woodward said. “These do not reflect final decisions.”
Urban Explorer created a ‘monster’ Barrel Monster continues to stir up publicity as its creator was arrested June 10 Jen Hankin & Kate Shefte Features Editor & Sports Editor
Since the creation of the “Barrel Monster” on May 31, N.C. State and the Hillsborough Street construction have become national news. WRAL and The News and Observer covered the arrest of the monster’s creator, and national media soon followed suit. Junior Joe Carnevale, a 21-year-old history major, was charged on June 10 with destruction of property along with larceny for stealing construction barrels belonging to Hamlett Associates and creating a 10-foot roadside sculpture of an angry man directing traffic with a pointed finger. The arrest violated the terms of his parole, which resulted after an incident in Carnevale’s home state of Illinois. “I’m probably going to have to do a little time because I was on probation,” Carnevale said. Although many saw the humor in the prank, the police department took the matter seriously, investigating Carnevale’s website nopromiseofsafety.com
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which led to the discovery that Carnevale was actually the man behind U Live and You Burn. “I didn’t really think the cops would come after me for it,” Carnevale said. “I guess it was one overzealous cop that decided to make a big thing out of it, even though the owners of the barrels didn’t even want to press charges.” Support of Carnevale’s monster creation reached Hamlett Associates Construction Company, which has asked authorities to drop charges. In an interview with The News and Observer, Wake County District Attorney Colon Willoughby said he didn’t see how Carnevale’s crime fit the definition of larceny. However, Raleigh police remain unconvinced. Carnevale is due in court on July 21. Soon after Carnevale’s arrest, hundreds of his supporters joined Facebook groups entitled “Art isn’t a crime!’ and ‘Don’t charge Joseph Carnevale,’ the latter of which has reached over 1,500 supporters. “I don’t think he should be prosecuted for something like this,” Facebook supporter Madi Shook, a junior in political science, said. “I think the city of MONSTER continued page 3
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The ceremony, which welcomed back Woodward, a former professor, was about much more than the new chancellor according to Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Jordan. “This is not just about Jim Woodward,” Jorda n sa id. “This is about the time that Jim Woodward is coming.” Jordan said Woodward’s term as chancellor will be one of openness and transparency, and vowed changes would be made to promote outright honesty among the University’s administration “As a member of the Board of Trustees, I can assure you that there are going to be changes
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CHASS Dean Jeffery Braden was the first of many speakers to take the podium at Chancellor Jim Woodward’s welcoming ceremony Tuesday afternoon in Talley Student Center, and took his speaking opportunity as a chance to set the tone for the rest of the informal gathering. Braden, who served as interim dean before being named to the permanent position, said he empathized with Woodward’s situation as an interim chancellor. “I have a sense of what you are experiencing and, as a former interim, I know the kinds of questions that you must be asking yourself,” Braden said. “I can imagine the very first question that must have crossed your mind upon taking the position; ‘What was I thinking?’ “ As the crowd of about 200 laughed along with Braden and Woodward, it was apparent the University was taking the chancellor’s welcoming ceremony as an opportunity to begin looking ahead to brighter days after a month of scandal and controversy that led to the resignation of the top two University officials. Though rain forced the ceremony inside, Student Body President Jim Ceresnak said it had no correlation with the state of the University. “Don’t let the rain fool you,” Ceresnak said. “Because the sun is shining bright on N.C. State.”
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Campus will play host to terrorist drill
“Suspicious activity” will arrive on campus Wednesday, June 24 as the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center will conduct an exercise known as “RED WOLF” on the University’s campus. The drill is meant to gauge the state’s information sharing abilities and its capability to respond to a terrorist attempt. The exercises will take place mainly in the Carter-Finley lot, near the corner of Varsity Drive and Western Boulevard, and outside Burlington Labs. All participants will be wear color-coded lanyards and ID badges at all times, and all electronic communications during the exercise will begin and end with “exercise.” The exercise is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and will include participants from the State’s Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and Campus Police. Other state law enforcement agencies may play a limited role.
Sociology researchers are conducting a focus group for participants to learn about HIV/ AIDS in the African-American community Saturday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. AfricanAmerican males and females 18 years and older who attend the workshop will receive $20. To attend the event, which will be held in room 120 of the 1911 Building, or for questions, contact the project office at (919) 515-9023 or ncsuhealthproject@gmail.com. SOURCE: CHARLES GAGUM
Saturn to elicit student opinions Saturn, a General Motorsowned automotive brand, will be on campus today from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Nelson Hall. Students in the College of Management will present case studies throughout the morning on Saturn’s future in the automotive industry. Saturn will have its solarpowered display trailer outside Nelson, where the public is encouraged to learn more about the brand. SOURCE: CAMPUS POLICE
WORLD & NATION
Iranian opposition gathers in silent protest
Supporters of Iran’s opposition presidential candidate, Mir Hossein Mousavi, continued protests over the contested election there on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of protesters marched peacefully to Tehran’s Revolution Square to protest Friday’s election and mourn the death of protesters at the hands of a pro-government militia. Mousavi has asked for demonstrators to return to the streets again tomorrow. SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON POST
FDA warns against popular remedy
The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers against using the popular cold drug Zicam. In its consumer alert, the FDA mentioned that the remedy could cause a loss in a person’s sense of smell, a condition called anosmia. The product’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, claims that the drug is safe. Regardless of safety, the homeopathic product has shown no scientifically proven benefits.
New iPhone comes out
The new Apple iPhone 3G S is set to hit stores this Friday. New AT&T customers will have to pay $200 for the product, the same price as before. The new phone has an updated camera – now three megapixels – along with video recording capabilities. It also features 25 percent longer battery life. Additionally, a new update for previous versions of the iPhone came out on Wednesday. SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES
Maine residents fight over name
Residents in the town of Stockton Springs, Maine are waging a fight with state officials about a road name. In 2000, the Maine state legislature made the word “squaw” illegal in all place names. Officials claimed that the term was insensitive to Native Americans who consider it an insult. One popular, but contested theory claims that the term means “vagina” in several Indian languages. The law made the name of a road in the town, Squaw Point Road, illegal. Many residents of the town continue to fight the new name of the street, Defence Point Road. SOURCE: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
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Barrels line Hillsborough Street during construction. Joseph Carnevale, a junior in history, was charged on June 10 for larceny and vandalism for creating a sculpture out of three traffic barrels.
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Raleigh has a lot of bigger problems than this to deal with.” The estimated cost of the barrels Carnevale used totaled $365, but Hamlett’s president Steven Hussey told MSNBC earlier this week that the publicity was well received. As the original monster was partially destroyed and the remains confiscated by the Raleigh police force, Hamlett Associates Construction Company’s management has asked Carnevale to recreate the monster for compensation at the company’s home office in Climax, N.C. They also complimented him for such a creative barrel design. Carnevale has not decided whether to take up Hamlett’s offer or the numerous other projects proposed by many of his newfound fans. “If people want to pay for ma-
terials, I’ll build whatever they want,” Carnevale said. “The barrels are kind of expensive and I’m broke. If I can make money doing this sort of creative stuff I’ll do it, but I don’t see it happening.” Barrel fans would love to see Carnevale recreate the ‘monster’ as well as continue with his craft. “He should totally do it,” Shook said. “I like his art and believe the charges s hou ld b e dropped.” Meanwhile, the society of Urban Explorers with which Carnevale has a tenuous relationship has not been angered by the additional attention the graffiti artist has brought. Carnevale said he has not received any backlash from his fellow explorers. “They’re not pissed off at me,” Carnevale said. “They know I have made it clear that vandal-
ism and urban exploration are separate. COURTESY PHOTO/ ULIVEANDYOUBURN
Barrel Monster found on Hillsborough Street May 31.
Student Health Services was notified Friday evening that two students have contracted the H1N1 virus. The two students, who live off-campus in Wake County, are recovering in self-isolation. Student Health Services has contacted those in classes with the two infected students and asked them to monitor themselves in case of flu-like symptoms which include fever, sore throat, diarrhea or vomiting. Officials say there is no connection between the two cases. News services sent out a release from student health to the University community offering suggestions to remain healthy.
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regretted his biggest critic was not in attendance. “I really regret my wife was not here to have heard all of those nice things,” Woodward said before giving light-hearted messages of hope first to students and then to the faculty. The only somber moment in the ceremony came when a student who had given blood fell during Woodward’s message, but Woodward returned the focus of the crowd to the future by showing a picture of his cairn terrier puppy. “This is your new mascot,” Woodward said. “This looks like a baby wolf,
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well I can’t claim it is because that would be violating my commitment to honesty and openness.” Wo o d w a r d i n s t r u c t e d Ceresnak to make plans to name his puppy, Maddie, the University’s unofficial mascot. While no plans are currently in place, Ceresnak said he’ll be looking into it. Students at the ceremony were content with a forward-thinking approach to the University’s administrative woes, including Peter Barnes, a sophomore in natural resources policy administation. “I think it’s imperative N.C. State moves forward from this,” Barnes said. “If we don’t it’s just going to keep dragging us down to where we’ve been before.”
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Arialle Crabtree, a sophomore in applied sociology, said she likes the concept of moving on, but was also excited to see the specific plans Woodward has for the University. “It’s a good idea to try to keep people looking forward and keeping the past behind us,” Crabtree said. “I’m excited to see what he has ready for State.” Jordan said he has heard from many among the University community that it’s time to move beyond the Easley controversy. “People are happy that we’re moving on,” Jordan said. “We’re trying to get out of the newspapers.”
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In the coming weeks, the University will face some serious decisions concerning its future. Budget cuts along the order of 9 to 14 percent are probable and the University will inevitably be facing many tough decisions. In the past, students have been left in the dark on important decision making processes like the ones in the University’s near future.
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Your core is right here The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.
ore than a week ago, former Chancellor James Oblinger announced his resignation, effective immediately. In the media storm surrounding that spectacle, the administration on campus seemed to think time should stop while the University’s top executive positions were addressed. But time stops for no one, especially not the state’s largest university whilst its in the midst of one of the biggest economic threats the University has ever experienced. The faculty and staff senate’s joint budget meeting, on the same day as Oblinger’s resignation, served as evidence that there are some who still understand the big picture. Fortunately
for the University, Chancellor Jim Woodward is among them. The chancellor has indicated that his largest concern is the impact these budget cuts will have on the students. The budgetary crisis is of colossal importance and trumps everything else currently happening at the University. A potential double-digit budget cut would serve as a harbinger of death for so much at the University — its impending implementation and delivery methods cannot be viewed passively from a pew in the rear. The student body, faculty, and staff must press the new administration to make this process as
open as possible. The future of our own education and those of our successors is literally what’s at stake. In the past, an air of secrecy has surrounded many top-level decisions at the University. The hiring of Oblinger, Larry Nielsen and Mary Easley all come to mind. Those sorts of decision processes were unethical then and should definitely not be tolerated now during this budget crisis. In the Deans’ joint statement to the University, they propose several obvious concessions tactics in defending the core of the University. These changes may include larger classes, the loss of thousands of class seats and the
reduction of non-teaching staff. What they fail to address, and what the University as a whole must be diligent on is defining what our core truly is. As students, we constitute the human resource and the backbone of the University. The executive staff at Holladay Hall should not define the “core mission� of the University, but must take input from students and faculty alike. If the University is to come out of this budgetary crisis trimmer and better focused on its mission to serve and educate the public of North Carolina, the students should have a fundamental role in steering this process. We are the core.
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or years now, I have been afraid to talk about my burden in public. I’ve lived in constant fear that around every corner one of Al Gore’s hooded cronies would be there to beat me with the tire iron of environmentalism. But in the shadow of an 18-percent budget cut and unparalleled corruption within the UniverRussell Witham sity, I think I Viewpoint Editor can actually fly under the radar and sneak my self-righteous beliefs past you. And so the time has come, today I’m going to do it. I feel safe enough to come out of the closet and declare that I don’t believe in the global warming fraud. Now before you reach for the ground and pick up a stone, let me clarify my position. I am against the media propagation of the scientifically unproven ills of climate change. The planet is getting warmer in certain locations — any chimp with a thermometer can figure that out. What I want, what I feel the American populous deserves, is to receive unbiased and fair coverage of a recent and evolving issue. In a perceptive expose in The New York Times Magazine , Nicholas Dawidoff wrote about the scientific views of the renowned physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson. Dyson made much of his fame as a researcher in quantum field theory and other advanced physics — notably through his work on unifying quantum and electrodynamic theory. In later life he has delved deeply into all modes of science and public policy. Despite a lifetime of groundbreaking and historic contributions, he is now being ridiculed as a heretic for denying many of the dangers of global warming. James Hansen, the head of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and Al Gore have relied so much on models and atmospheric physics that they fail to address basic biology. The question we should be asking is‚
why is global warming bad? In “An Inconvenient Truth,� Gore seems to enjoy relishing in the melting snows of Kilimanjaro, the thawing Peruvian glaciers and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Gore is great at showing off his whiz-bang charts but fails to ponder if more carbon dioxide and warmth will destroy the world’s eco-systems or simply make the Earth warmer (since when was warmth a bad thing, Florida sure does seem to get some love.) Glaciers have receded and grown for millions of years -- for us to think we have the power or the right to stop them the way they are today is illogical. Basic biology teaches us that carbon dioxide is fundamental for the life cycles of most of the vegetation on the planet. Why then would it be heretical to query that a warmer climate and higher levels of carbon dioxide would lead to increased vegetation, as Dyson has? I’m not saying that global warming is good, nor am I s ay i ng we s hou ld s e nd excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to save the planet. Simpy put, I maintain that the media has no right to dictate either way on this debate. In the words of the great Malcolm X, “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.� The media has declared war on free thinkers like Freeman Dyson, exerting populist rage over the death of polar bears and the rising oceans. Perhaps we as a society should demand that the media stop telling us about the impending doom of a real life “Waterworld� and instead address why so many in our own nation are homeless and without insurance during this recession.
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What do you think the core mission of the University should be? BY BRENT KITCHEN
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s people of the world we need and rely on a united body of facts. In a word, we live on facts. These facts reside in marked contrast to the lala land we go in and out of during the summer, hence their relevance. N.C. State’s Jake Goldbas “knowlStaff Columnist edge professor,� the renowned Dr. John Carroll, ponders what a fact is and what a fact is not (full disclosure: I have taken and enjoyed one of his courses). The rest of us assume there is some finite body of truth and that we are building on this body with what we do. Wouldn’t it be great if you could call or text a dictionary, or an encyclopedia, to get facts when you need them? Aha! May I present to you (or maybe reintroduce to you) the NCSU reference desk, complete with a toll free hotline (1-877-601-0590). These guys are also available through the NCSU library homepage where they will answer instant messages from all of the popular services like AIM and MSN. They will also respond to text messaging via phone. So the next time your friend
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starts telling you the capital of Australia is Sydney, and you know for a fact that it’s Canberra, you can call up the toll free number and have them tell your friend she’s wrong: argument solved. Or you can call about the cheapest gas station in your hometown. You can presumably call about movie times, newspaper articles, Guinness world records, the amount of nitrogen in soil content, and ironically, I asked them what type of questions I could ask them for the purpose of this article. They said I could ask anything that ends in a question mark. I asked t hem how much I could ask and they said basically that if they could answer it, they would. The sky is the limit. For in depth research, however, the desk said that they would rather schedule an appointment with a researcher in the library. All of those inklings you had during school — go for them. That is one of the key points of the reference desk. All of the drawings in the margins of your notebook that you would make if you had the time, well now is the time to work on them. Work hard and call up the reference desk about your gizmo. They will tell you basic facts
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like the cost of sheet metal at Home Depot, but also the next step to take: what books to read, what floor to look on in the library, and what databases to use. We can use the reference desk to look up words we do not know when we are reading, helpful books and services in our area where we live, and questions about life like what is the phone number for a local church, or what is the scientific name of that flower in the park? This all sounds trivial. Who needs to know the nitrogen content of soil in North Carolina? Well, part of this argument is that it is not trivial to a soil content and landscaping major in the Natural Resources department. Other questions like resources for learning or how to build something are as important. Finally, basic facts that I have mentioned like what is the scientific name for a flower, or what are the movie times in my area. These facts are easy enough to access that I doubt it is much trouble for the reference desk to look them up when you are unable to reach a computer.
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STORY BY SARAH EWALD As summer session one classes come to a close, students may find themselves with extra time, because it’s difficult to find things to do in the Triangle while most of campus is away--well it’s difficult to find things to do beyond drinking and attending concerts--especially for those who yearn for a way to deal with their pent-up energy.
But who has the energy to take a chance on the outdoor opportunities around campus? Technician staff writer Sarah Ewald did. So allow her to instruct you as where the best nearby places to hike, run and bike are, because there’s nothing worse than being worn out at the end of a trail you didn’t enjoy.
Scale: 1=lowest, 5=highest
Lake Johnson Park
5.4 Mi. Lake Johnson is known to N.C. State students as being a near-ideal place to work out while getting some fresh air. According to Lake Johnson’s website, “there are 3.5 miles of paved trails and 1.9 miles of unpaved trails.� Every time of day will find people walking, running and biking along these trails. With so many people around, it’s possible to run into someone familiar. There are pockets of sunlight and shade in equal measure, so temperature hovers at a happy medium. The lake itself provides a cooling breeze no matter what activity is chosen.
Trails: 4 Scenery: 3 Proximity to campus: 5 Hours: Open dawn-dusk daily Address: 4601 Avent Ferry Road Raleigh, NC 27606
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The trails wind up and down steep hills, as well as above the side of the lake that provides views of the pipeline and of the traffic below. Both paved and unpaved trails are represented, the unpaved trails taking the hiker up and down the sides of the hills in an adventurous fashion. With the unpaved trails, shoes with decent tread are a must, since much of the trail consists of slippery pine needles and gnarled roots. Based on observation, more people tend to walk these trails, sometimes with dogs, rather than run or bike. The trails give the participant a thorough workout due to the changes in elevation.
Trails: 3 Scenery: 3 Proximity to campus: 3 Hours: Open dawn-dusk daily Address: 1400 West Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27612
American Tobacco Trl. 22+ Mi. The American Tobacco Trail reaches across Wake, Durham and Chatham Trails: 4 counties. The Wake county portion of Scenery: 4 the trail totals 6.5 miles, and the New Proximity to Hill-Olive Chapel section comprises campus: 2 5.5 miles. One thing on these trails J.C. Raulston Address: 1309 Arboretumthat won’t be found on many others New Hill-Olive is the prevalence of horses. Runners Chapel Road and casual walkers share the pavement Apex, NC 27502 with equestrians. One downside to this trail is that it is a straight shot, necessitating the need to turn around and retrace steps rather than loop. Passing points of interest include a swamp and a nearby driving range. If a longer drive isn’t a problem, the reward is well worth it.
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The Arboretum is owned and run by N.C. State’s horticulture department, so this is a great way to get out and support your university. It does not have trails per se, but offers much in the way of winding strolls. The aesthetics are on display here, from the various types of flora to the walkway layout. Benches are provided for those who’d like to contemplate nature from a sedentary position, and grass is, of course, always a perennial option for lounging. It’s a great place to whittle away an hour or two or even an afternoon. Even someone uninterested in flowers and trees will admit an appreciation for the two when wandering around the Arboretum.
Bolshoi Ballet rehearses at UNC’s Memorial Hall Sarah Ewald Staff Writer
The court jester takes center stage and executes the difficult fouette en tournant. Balancing on the ball of one foot, he spins around and around, whipping his extended leg and head around at the same moment in perfect unison. This time, however, there is no applause to reward him for his efforts. He’s d a ncing to a sparse house, consisting mainly of technicians, stagehands and his fellow performers. This is only the full-dress technical rehearsal in preparation for the night’s performance of Swan Lake, in which tickets have been sold out for weeks. T he h ig h ly acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet of Russia arrived at UNC’s Memorial Hall Wednesday, performing Don Quixote and Swan Lake for two performances each over five days. According to the press release by Carolina Performing Arts, “neither ballet will be performed anywhere else on the tour.� The only other stops on the tour include Berkeley, California and Washington, D.C. The Bolshoi has not toured in the U.S. since 2007, and this
tour marks their first visit to the Southeast. Walking into the auditorium, the sound of tinkling piccolo filled the air. Many of the dancers were onstage in full costume, milling around awaiting direction and speaking in Russian amongst themselves. The technical crew was seated at a table in the center section conferring and making adjustments. As the orchestra practiced the overture, the main curtain closed, and then opened to reveal a court scene. The pitter-patter of pointe shoes annou nced t he arrival of the main company promenading in pairs. Performances by t he company gave way to solos and partnerships as the dancers rehearsed the various scenes. It was evident that the dancers were not exerting themselves to the fullest in an effort to preserve their best performance for later. But even though they were essentially going through the motions the technical excellence was obvious. One such example concerned four dancers who joined hands and moved across the stage as one. Their footwork was perfectly in unison, and only when they broke apart did I remember that they were actually four different
“Their footwork was perfectly in unison, and only when they broke apart did I remember that they were actually four different people.�
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Video Games June 23 Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires (Xbox 360, PS3) Fallout 3 — Point Lookout (Xbox 360) Fight Night Round 4 (Xbox 360, PS3) Overlord II (Xbox 360, PS3) Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii) The Conduit (Nintendo Wii) Dawn of Discovery (Nintendo Wii) Little League World Series Baseball 2009 (Nintendo Wii) Overlord: Dark Legend (Nintendo Wii) Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil (Nintendo Wii) Ultimate Duck Hunting (Nintendo Wii) SOURCE: IGN.COM
Movies June 19 The Proposal Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Synopsis: A publishing executive (Bullock) forces her assistant (Reynolds) to marry her so she can avoid deportation back to Canada. Year One Studio: Columbia Pictures Synopsis: When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Black and Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through their ancient world. June 24 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Studio: DreamWorks SKG Synopsis: Decepticon returns to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle. SOURCE: IMDB.COM
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You might not have heard of him but Tyler Woods is a veteran of the music industry. Woods is a self-described “jack of all trades�. He is an R&B singer-songwriter that also produces and plays. Woods’ career began in the late ‘90s. His late father, a former band director for St. Augustine College taught Woods how to be proficient on both the piano and the guitar. Woods said he remembers playing grade six music at age 10, but said his father was a big factor in his choosing music as a hobby. “My father is 80% of the reason I‘m doing music,� Woods said. After high school, he became a member of N-Trigue, an R&B group that toured and released albums in Germany. Later, he returned to the States to help out his family. In his young career, he has worked with singer/producer Chink Santana, New York’s funk metal outfit Living Colour and Greensboro-based producer Ski Beatz. Through his work with Camp Lo, Woods met former NCSU student, 9th Wonder. Together, they have released a digital mixtape entitled “The R&B Sensation.� According to Woods, the mixtape contains “leaks� and “snippets.� The mixtape is available for free on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace. It previews various singles such as “Only Knew� featuring Styles P, “Miss Diva� featuring Talib Kweli, “Hold it Down� with Buckshot and the newest single “Prove Myself.�
A video for the song “Prove Myself� was released last week and available on Youtube.com. Tyler Woods and 9th Wonder are also part of Jamla Records, a new record label distributed by Duck Down Records, home to legendary hip hop group, Black Moon, among others. The mixtape serve as a prelude to a solo album coming out later this year. It is set to feature Erykah Badu, John Legend, Jaheim, Anthony Hamilton, MURS and others. In related news, 9th Wonder will also release his eagerly-awaited album titled The Wonder Years which heavily features Tyler Woods. When asked to describe his music, Woods said that it was “manly records� and that he was “doing something totally different and [he‘s] good at it.� Woods aim is to “make [his] own mark.� Woods places his father as a huge influence along with Marvin Gaye, David Ruffin and Curtis Mayfield. He also cites Jodeci, Case, David Hollister, D’Angelo, Carl Thomas, Jaheim as men who “changed the face of R&B.� Woods feels that “in order to be successful, I have to grab a sound from where they left off.� Woods describes his live shows as a “raw talent improve show� that begins with a “big intro� and utilizes “music knowledge use for dynamics.� During these shows he is backed by a 4-piece band. Tyler Woods plans on going on a tour of the Southeast States. Woods’ link to N.C. State has grown. His little brother is an incoming freshman and he has many friends that attend the University, and hopes to have the opportunity to do shows on campus.
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people. The most notable performances were given by the leads, Ekaterina Krysanova as Odette and Ruslan Skvortsov as Prince Siegfreid. Krysanova’s f luttering arm movements directly recalled those of a bird and her turns were delicate yet deliberate. Skvortsov did not need words to express the Prince’s emotions, since he telegraphed them clearly to the back rows. The pas de deux scenes between the two dancers gave a tantalizing taste of the performance to come. The performance saw the dancers going about their business as usual, with little attention paid to interlopers. The prop mistress made a cameo appearance to swap out one goblet for an equally jewel-encrusted one, and various dancers addressed the tech crew seated in the audience with questions. Occasional interruptions were made as a dancer conferred with the conductor on an issue or a group was adjusted to hit their marks. Even in rehearsals, the Bolshoi Ballet lives up to its reputation for artistic and technical excellence.
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Runners participate in the competitive 5K event at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure along Hillsborough Street Saturday morning.
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Mooney, who strongly supports what the race stands for, chose to run as her own small way to contribute to the cause and to support and honor the women in her life who have fought the disease. “I have a close friend who lost her mother to breast cancer when we were in high school,” Mooney said. “I know it would be such an awful thing to lose anyone, let alone your mother, so I wanted
to run in honor of her, and also to show my friend that I recognize her mother’s fight and how amazing of a person she was.” The 5k route began at the start line, located on Hillsborough Street, just down the from the main entrance to Meredith College. Participants followed the course down Hillsborough Street, then took a left down Gardner. On Brooks Avenue, Barmettler Street, Dixie Trail and Clark Avenue, members of the community cheered the racers on. Many spectators set up sprinklers, misters, large fans
and water stations to keep racers cool and hydrated. Luke Allen, a sophomore in sports management and firsttime racer, appreciated the efforts of those who helped out the runners. “It was an incredible turnout, not just in the race itself, but having people come out of their houses and cheer us on and provide water and support. I was very impressed,” Allen said. “I definitely plan on running again next year.” In the closing ceremonies, various event organizers thanked
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Quarterback spends summer with Grizzlies in Gastonia Two-sport star Wilson balances football and baseball while playing for Coastal Plain League team Taylor Barbour Staff Writer
SOURCE: NCSU ATHLETICS
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SYDNEY DOTTERER/TECHNICIAN
Starting quarterback and baseball player Russell Wilson bats for the Gastonia Grizzles during a game June 16. Wilson will play for the team through the month of June.
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For most college students, once May hits and exams are over, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to relax by the pool, at the beach, or at home. But for twosport athlete Russell Wilson, the summer may be more packed then the school year. Wilson was last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting quarterback at N.C. State but was recruited to play baseball. And like most college baseball players, he is staying sharp this summer. Several weeks ago, Wilson suited up for a stint with the Gastonia Grizzlies of the Coastal Plain League. However, Wilson will not get the benefit of playing an entire season with the Grizzlies. Wilson is on a football scholarship and when football practice starts June 30, Wilson is obligated to attend. As a result, he must cut off half of his summer league schedule with the Grizzlies. The busy schedule is no problem for Wilson, who says he prefers to stay active. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way I like it,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like being busy. I feel like I am more successful when I am staying active and having a lot of things to do in my life.â&#x20AC;? While playing for the Grizzlies, Wilson is playing second base and leading off. He is currently batting
.208 and is leading the team in stolen bases and at bats. But, according to Grizzlies coach Eli Benefield, some of his biggest contributions are the effort he puts into the game and his leadership skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall he is a great guy and a great asset for us to have. He is definitely a leader and plays hard every night,â&#x20AC;? Benefield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is our sparkplug for this team.â&#x20AC;? After he sustained a knee injury in the PapaJohns.com Bowl on Dec. 29, Wilson was held off the State baseball active roster until April. There are no signs of the injury that could pose a problem for Wilson and the Pack in the fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came in right away and it looked like he had been playing since February,â&#x20AC;? Benefield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He walked right into the league and had no problem. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a slow start at all, and his injury is definitely not slowing him down at all. He is just getting better and more comfortable every day.â&#x20AC;? When comparing baseball in Gastonia and at State, Wilson said the only real difference is that the games are much more relaxed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is not a lot of difference from State to here. There is good competition everywhere, good pitchers every night, so not too much of a difference,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The level of importance for each game is a little different but I am a competitor and I want to win every game.â&#x20AC;? WILSON continued page 7
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Club rugby to compete in summer sevens tournaments
SOURCE: NCSU ATHLETICS
Rugby club plays different style in lieu of fewer players during the summer season
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ironically, seven minute halves. According to Burcal, this makes the game move much faster and is more entertaining to watch. Burcal, like many of the other fierce competitors on the rugby Sean Klemm team, was a high school football Staff Writer player looking for a way to stay in shape and crack some skulls The hard-hitting, high- at the same time. Enticed by the flying, athletic action cher- persistence of one of the team ished by so many is back in members, Burcal opted to try action this weekend. No, not the sport that has been popular football - rugby. The N.C. and prevalent overseas for quite State menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby club will some time. begin its summer play with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rugby kind of came to me as tournament this weekend in I was walking through the brickWilmington. However, they yard during club sports day,â&#x20AC;? will be playing a different Burcal said. style of rugby, called rugby â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually go into the sevens. brickyard with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rugby sevrugby in mind. en happens in I went to look at t he summer some other clubs. bec au se it â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s And on the way a way to play out I saw rugby, rugby just to and I played footscrew around ball in high school a nd have a so I thought I lit t le bit of might need somefun during the thing to replace to summer when football in terms we have less of the physicality. 0HILLIP "URCAL A JUNIOR IN So I decided to inplayers,â&#x20AC;? capCIVIL ENGINEERING ta i n Ph i l l ip quire into it.â&#x20AC;? Burcal, a juBurcal, as well nior in civil engineering said. as the rest of the team, is lookâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot less formal; there ing forward to upcoming tournaare a lot more tournaments ments in Wilmington and Asheand games. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a good ville throughout the month of time.â&#x20AC;? July. Despite the limited number Rugby seven is a variant of of players, the rugby team will the traditional game, called have more than enough particiunion rugby. In rugby seven, pants for their tournaments. each team is comprised of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some stay for summer school seven players, rather than and some are not in Raleigh at the standard fifteen per side all over the summer so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in union rugby. really hold practice,â&#x20AC;? Burcal said. Despite the difference in â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we do still get about 15 guys the number of players, the together for each sevens tournasize of the field does not ment we have. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? change. However, the length of the game is shortened, from forty minute halves to,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;...itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way to have a little bit of fun during the summer when we have less players.â&#x20AC;?
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Runners and walkers in the 5K open move through the intersection of Hillsborough and Faircloth streets Saturday morning as part of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Thousands descend upon Raleigh for Race for the Cure State students run in honor of Kay Yow, cancer survivors Lindsey Hall Senior Staff Writer
Last Saturday, nearly 23,000 racers hit the pavement in Raleighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirteenth annual Race for the Cure. Participants came from all walks of life. Men, women, children, race teams, cancer survivors and many students from local universities, including N.C. State, did their part to raise awareness and funds. The race is the largest foot race in the state and has currently raised over 10 million dollars to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. Meredith College held the annual event that Susan G. Komen started for the Cure
Foundation. Various vendor tents, which offered free beverages, food, information on breast health and lots of souveneirs in various shades of pink lined the lawns of the campus. Both registration numbers and funds raised were down a small percentage from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race. However, more than $1.75 million had already been raised at the end of race day and event organizers expect to easily meet the 2 million dollar goal, as fundraising continues until June 30. Sarah Mooney, a junior in business administration, partcipated in the Competitive 5k for her second time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The turnout was huge and fundrasing was still phenomenal, considering the hard economic times,â&#x20AC;? Mooney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to see all those people coming together in support of a greater cause, even when times are tough for us all.â&#x20AC;?
The events of the day kicked off with a 7 a.m. competitive 5k run and awards were given to the top runners in each male and female age category. A womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 5k run/walk as well as a recreational co-ed 5k run/walk followed the run. Cancer survivors donned special pink t-shirts and were honored with a catered breakfast, procession and special recognition ceremony. Competitive runners attached their race bibs to the front of their t-shirts, but on the back was something different. Thousands of participants wore pink signs on their back in celebration of the life of someone special, including moms, sisters, and most importantly, survivors. Many of these signs bore the name of the longtime NCSU womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coach Kay Yow, who spent 22 years battling breast cancer. CURE continued page 7