TECHNICIAN
tuesday october
14 2014
Raleigh, North Carolina
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NCSU reacts to legalization of gay marriage Gavin Stone Correspondent
A federal judge struck down North Carolina’s ban on gay marriage Friday in a monumental decision. For NC State this ruling has a significant meaning for members of the student body, faculty and staff regardless of sexual orientation. “[Friday’s ruling] helps to legitimize [LGBT] relationships that exist within NC State students and faculty and allows partners to provide insurance benefits to one another,” said Justine Hollingshead, assistant to the vice chancellor and dean in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs and former director of NC State’s GLBT Center. Hollingshead said she has followed the fight for gay marriage in North Carolina not only because it is her job, but also for personal reasons. She said her and her partner were married two years ago in Washington, D.C., though the marriage was not
“It is a human rights issue, not a political issue.” Justine Hollingshead, assistant to the vice chancellor and dean in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
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Redshirt freshmen linebacker Jerod Fernandez blocks an opposing player from receiving a pass while playing Florida State University on Sept. 28. Fernandez, along with six other players, is suspended from playing in Saturday’s game against Louisville.
recognized under North Carolina law until Friday. “I was shocked that it actually happened,” Hollingshead said. NC State, like many other universities across the country, has a history of homophobia. In 2011, homophobic slurs were spray painted in the Free Expression Tunnel. The NC State Student Senate responded by passing a resolution opposing the NC General Assembly’s proposed ban on gay marriage, according to WRAL. The LGBT community has won many battles for equality over recent
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Seven players suspended after BB gun incident Staff Report
Seven players were suspended for this weekend’s game at Louisville due to an off-campus BB gun incident, the university announced Monday. Head coach Dave Doeren de-
clined to offer details or further comments about the incident in a statement released Monday. “These are good young men who made a mistake in not recognizing that this activity could have resulted in someone being injured,” Doeren said. “We have discussed this with
OPINION Lets welcome our parents to social media
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cupcakes from Chef’s D’Lites, according to the News & Observer. “The food is a great experience,” Amanda Nguyen, a sophomore in business administration said. “I loved the food, which was mostly all fried. My favorite is the fried cheesecake and the corn.” Evan Brooks, a sophomore in biology, said first-time guests should go around and try all the different types of food at the fair for the best experience.
On Friday, the North Carolina Supreme Court announced its decision to snatch several lawsuits from the state Court of Appeals, one of these cases being environmentalists’ appeal to stop the sale of the 79,000-acre Hofmann Forest. The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to step in and hear cases before the appeals court is very rare, according to the News & Observer. Jim Conner, a Raleigh attorney who represents the environmentalists who are suing to stop the sale of the Hofmann Forest until the potential environmental effects have been reviewed, told the N&O he thinks the Supreme Court intercepted the Hofmann lawsuit because it recognizes the importance of the case. The plaintiffs appealed a decision from a Wake Superior Court judge who dismissed the lawsuit hoping to stop the sale last fall. Opponents had hoped for a decision before the sale closes, which is expected to happen within the next few weeks, the N&O reported. Opponents of the sale argue that selling the forest could lead to irreversible environmental damage, as
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Students and alumni check out the midway rides and games at the 2012 NC State Fair. The 2014 State Fair will feature several new foods, including deep-fried banana’s Foster and deep-fried rice krispies.
New foods, attractions expected at 2014 State Fair FEATURES
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Freedom with respect
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SPORTS Class of 2014 inducted into Pack Hall of Fame See page 8.
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NC Supreme Court scoops Hofmann Forest lawsuit
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them and they understand that they are being held responsible for their actions. The information was referred to the university’s office of student conduct as well. Our players admitted their mistake and we will
Aerial acrobatics performances, living statues and Wild West shows will all be new to this year’s 147th NC State Fair, which opens for preview day Thursday at the NC State Fairgrounds and will be open until Oct. 26. In addition to many other new rides, foods and attractions this year, a World War I 100th anniversary commemo-
rative tell the compelling stories of soldiers, display war artifacts and exhibit a reconstructed trench section built by the NC National Guard for visitors to view in Dorton Arena. Many visitors travel from all across the state to try the iconic foods served at the State Fair. Guests can expect to find new foods including deep-fried bananas Foster from the Ragin’ Cajun booth, deep-fried rice krispies treats from Chester’s Gators & Taters and deep-fried mini
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