NC State Student Media
Spring 2020
The Visual Arts Issue
Letter from the Editors
Dear Readers,
Welcome back to Roundabout! We’re glad that you’ve decided to check out our magazine once again. As the 2019-2020 school year comes to an end, we find ourselves amidst a strange new world, courtesy of COVID-19. We hope you are all doing your best to take care of yourselves and each other in this challenging time. For this issue, we’ve brought our main focus onto the visual art scene in Raleigh. Raleigh has numerous galleries, and plenty of local artists so we thought it would be good to highlight a few. Now more than ever we find ourselves turning to artists to make this strange time more bearable, so it’s important to highlight them and their work. Bringing things back home to the NC State area, we took a look at some of our favorite restaurants within walking distance from campus, readily available for your takeout orders now, and perfect places to sit down at once stay-at-home orders are lifted. Finally, with the help of the NC State Counseling Center, we’ve taken a look at health and wellness. Like past issues, we’ve also included some recipes and music for you to check out in your downtime. Once again, we hope you enjoy what we have in store in this issue and hope that you’ll stick around to read the issues to come.
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The Student Helath Center
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Roundabout Spring Playlist
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Staff Picks: Hillsborough Street’s Eats
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NC State visual artists use university community and resources as inspiration Fresh Springtime Strawberry Recipes
Sincerely, The Editors
Dan Gilliam Content Editor
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Clifford Maske Photo Editor
Parker Klinck Design Editor
Spotlight: The Student Health Center Shilpa Giri
Photograph by Cliff Maske
no secret that healthy It isstudents are better
Student Health Center, but is its own autonomous department to maintain confidentiality when it comes to a student’s mental health, according to Dr. Monica Osburn, executive director of Counseling Center and Prevention Services.
learners, and every student deserves the right to easily access healthcare. Keeping this in mind, here’s a look into NC State’s very own Student Health Center. Appointments can mostly “NC State Student Health be made online using the Services is designed to meet HealthyPackPortal that any the health needs of NC student can access using State students,” according their unity ID and password. to its website. Under Stu- For the Counseling Cendent Health fall five major ter, students do not need to departments, namely pri- book an appointment to be mary care, women’s health, seen and can simply walk nutrition, allergy and im- in. However, some appointmunizations, and physical ments cannot be made ontherapy. The Counseling line, depending on the type Center is also located at the of service required. Usu-
ally, appointments longer than 20 minutes cannot be booked online, according to Dr. Sarah Bowen-Pasfield, director of women’s health. She also recommends students to call and make appointments, even though the online services may seem more convenient. “Sometimes it might look like we’re not available for one or two weeks, but if the patient will call, sometimes we have other appointments available,” Bowen-Pasfield said. “I know we’re becoming more digital, but when you need an appointment with a doctor’s office, calling is a better way to go, because the receptionist can even help you figure out what kind of appointment you need. According to Dr. Julie Ann Casani, director of Student Health Services, there are a number of appointments kept aside for students with a medical emergency. “Sometimes, you’re so sick that you want to get seen that very day, so you can walk in,” Casani said. “We save a number of appointments for people for that day, because people get sick and we want to take care of them.”
Although the NC State Counseling Center is not accepting face to face appointments it is still available by phone at (919) 515-2423. Appointments can be held by phone or through videoconference.
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front; namely, the student health fee of $407, which is automatically billed to the students every semester. This fee covers all walk-in appointments and counselling visits, but does not cover laboratory testing. “If there is any further testing that needs to be done or medications that need to be prescribed, we bill that to your insurance,” Casani said. “If it’s not covered by insurance, we will bill the student’s account.” This is an important step on behalf of Student Health, as it ensures money is less likely to be a barrier to walking in the door to get healthcare. Casani also said that if a student has major financial issues, they should contact Student Health, and the center will try to help the student in any way possible. However, it is important for students to check the Student Health website to see which insurances they accept and make sure there are not any surprise charges. If you are unsure, you can always ask the front desk to help with insurance verification. The Student Health Center is also home to a pharmacy that houses numerous overthe-counter medicines at a much cheaper price than retail pharmacies, since it does not exist to make a profit. Furthermore, the benefit of having an in-house pharma-
cy is if a student sees a provider at Student Health and is prescribed medication, the pharmacy can automatically have it ready for them by the time they walk out.
When it comes to payments, students can rest easy, because a huge chunk of their payment is already paid upfront; namely, the student health fee of $407, which is automatically billed to the students every semester. Student Health also houses numerous specialty clinics, which are designed to meet the unique needs of students. The women’s health clinic includes a basic gynecology clinic that treats any patient assigned the female sex at birth, including transgender males and non-binary patients, according to Bowen-Pasfield. The physical therapy clinic primarily treats patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues, including pain related to prolonged static posturing, repetitive injuries and traumas, with four fulltime therapists working for about 30 hours per week, according to Robbye Brooks, director of physical therapy.
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Another service that Student Health offers is nutrition counseling , which helps students with a variety of issues, including but not limited to disordered eating, allergies, PCOS and diabetes, as well as general nutrition advice. There are currently three dieticians, each with different specialties. Each student gets two free dietician appointments per academic year, and any additional appointments can be billed to the student’s insurance. Some students get the opportunity to work at Student Health courtesy of the Pack Peers Program, where students can volunteer at Student Health and shadow some professionals. Apart from that, students are typically not allowed to work at the health center to respect the privacy of students. By and large, NC State’s Student Health Center’s goal is to take care of students’ health. While it may not have emergency services, it has a multitude of services available under one roof which students in need should definitely considerand a dedicated staff that more students should take advantage of, especially since they have already paid for some of it. For more information about Student Health, visit their website at healthypack.dasa.ncsu. edu or call 919.515.2563.
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(It’s a) Departure The Long Winters
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The Kooks
Beach Bunny
The 1975
Someday Fat Night
Probably Up Lawrence Chapel Perilous
Ain’t It Fun
Mild High Club
Paramore Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me?
Mrs. Robinson
Lawrence
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Staff Picks: Hillsborough Street’s Eats Photographs by Aditya Penumarti
Hillsborough Street has a lot to offer, from convenience stores and smoke shops, to bookstores and Target. However, arguably the most dominant feature of Hillsborough is the plethora of restaurant options. No matter how picky the eater, Hillsborough offers options to sate any appetite during the day and still has options available to satisfy the late-night weekend munchies. Here are some staff reviews of our favorite restaurants. Global Village Organic Coffee Caryl Espinoza
Global Village Organic Coffee, like any other local coffee shop, has its own unique personality. It holds the personality of an old turtleneck sweater — antiquated and modern, cozy enough that it feels welcoming but impressionistic enough that it leaves a marking memory. I often caught myself here every Friday before my English classes, sipping on either their Medium Frozen Mocha Shake or their Italian sodas. Their vegan pastries are a joy to eat in the cool ambience of the shop, especially during the hot summer months that are soon approaching. It gets packed in the mornings, a sign of their entrancing allure that a coffee snob such as myself will deal with just to get another sip of iced coffee.
Coco Bongo
Oishi
Mezeh
Coco Bongo is like everyone’s first car: cheap, a little bit unsafe and full of personality. Even with the sizable number of people in there at one time, I go to Coco Bongo every Tuesday for the $.a tacos, which are actually delicious despite their simplicity. I’ve never gotten anything that’s not a taco with either beans, beef or chicken, and lettuce and cheese, but I will say, I keep going back for a reason. Coco Bongo is the perfect place, especially on Tuesdays, for college students to go with friends, a significant other, or even by themselves. In fact, I’m writing this on a Tuesday and heading there in an hour for dinner.
In Japanese, “oishi” means “delicious.” In the language of NC State students, it means “a lot of fast Japanese food cheap.” Besides sushi, it also offers many signature Japanese dishes like hibachi, tempura, yakisoba and udon, all in massive portions served much faster than should be reasonable for such a small place. The fish is fresh, the noodles firm and the hibachi juicy; it doesn’t fall into any of the most common pitfalls of cheap Asian food. The majority of the dining area is underground, so there are no windows, but it is clean, with enough space to sit comfortably. Don’t go if you’re expecting outstanding service, but do go if you’re hungry for good Japanese at a very competitive price.
Mezeh is a new Mediterranean addition to Hillsborough, offering bowls, pita pockets and wraps. The restaurant’s strongest offering is its vast array of toppings and proteins, making it somewhat of a cross between Jasmine & Olivz Mediterranean and Chipotle. Fans of Jasmine will love the chicken and falafel, but something unique to Mezeh is their very tender lamb — a must-try for any fan of Mediterranean food. Some other toppings to look out for include the Israeli couscous, Turkish salad, pita croutons and spicy hummus.
Riley Wolfram
Ben Wolfe
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Boz Kalyanov
Taco Bell Cantina
Lauren Greene & Emma Sheppard
Taco Bell plus alcohol? Say no more! Taco Bell Cantina is awesome because it has everything a normal Taco Bell has, plus liquor Freeze drinks and beer. The Cantina has six Freeze options unlike normal Taco Bells, which have three. The Baja Blast Freeze with a shot of Bacardi is a classic, but my newest favorite combination is a Blue Raspberry Freeze with Bacardi. The tanginess of the blue raspberry flavor balances out the sweetness of the rum.
David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar Austin Dunlow
I would eat David’s Original Half-Fried Dumplings every day if I could. Dumplings are unique to each restaurant and David’s has the best that I have ever had. Aside from their dumplings, every meal that I’ve eaten at David’s was amazing. I recommend the string beans in fish sauce for anyone vegetarian looking for a decent sized meal. It’s a classy looking restaurant without putting too much strain on the wallet. Don’t get me wrong, it is expensive, but it could be much worse for the amount of food that you get.
Groucho’s Deli
Cup A Joe
Delicious deli sandwiches for a good price? Look no further than Groucho’s Deli. I find it to be the perfect spot to get a bite to eat for lunch or to get some dinner with my friends. The Apollo Dipper, a combination of ham, turkey, and Swiss all tucked into a sub roll, has to be my sub of choice. However, what really sets Groucho’s Deli apart from just your run of the mill deli restaurant has to be their famous Formula “45” Sauce. Being my favorite place to grab food right off of Hillsborough Street, nothing compares to Groucho’s Deli.
Being one of the cheapest coffee shops on Hillsborough Street, Cup A Joe offers affordable beverages, bagels and baked goods to the NC State and Raleigh community. This shop is filled to the brim with hardworking students, old men who want to catch up on the daily news with their wide array of newspapers and the friendliest, speediest workers. Additionally, Cup A Joe roasts their own coffee beans and the aroma fills the air, leaving you smelling like fresh, brewed coffee all day. I highly recommend this place if you need a quiet place to study, interested in people watching or need a solid glass of iced green tea.
Ryan Farischon
Rachael Davis
Liquid State
Austin Dunlow
Liquid State has all of the makings of a great coffee shop. It has great drinks, a cute atmosphere, a weirdly small amount of seating and great snacks and pastries. I love Liquid State’s coffees and teas and I’ve heard that their beer and wine is good too. The atmosphere is great and the workers make the atmosphere even better. They are always really nice and accommodating. My only complaint is that there is very little seating, so I would suggest not staying there to do homework or anything. April 2020 — Roundabout | 7
Gumby’s
Mitch’s Tavern
You aren’t an NC State student if you’ve never ordered a post-midnight delivery of Pokey Stix or one of their many massive pizzas. Gumby’s is the hallmark pizza place off campus, and the steep prices are absolutely worth it. Some of the more outrageous options the restaurant offers include the Stoner Pie: a glorious amalgamation of Mozzarella Stix, Pepperoni, French Fries, Bacon and Extra Cheese, and the Bacon Cheese Fry Pizza: Bacon, French Fries, Extra Cheese and Ranch. To top it all off, it’s open until 3:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Gumby’s could end up being awful for your body, but there’s no glory without sacrifice.
A Hillsborough Street icon that has served the Raleigh community for more than 45 years, Mitch’s Tavern is the NC State student’s premier restaurant choice for a first date, cheap lunch, or dinner and drinks with friends. The wide variety of pub food never fails to satisfy, whether you’re ordering a delicious sandwich, such as the Real Cuban or London Broil, or going for some of Mitch’s other specialties, such as the Rodolfo’s Feast or Vegetarian Chili. Mitch’s wide variety of drinks and drink specials makes quenching your thirst a delight, no matter your tastes (and relatively painless on your wallet). Don’t forget to look for Mitch’s Tavern in the classic 1988 baseball film Bull Durham!
Jaylan Harrington
Isaac Tolbert
Jubala Coffee Lauren Greene
Jubala is one of those coffee shops you will find yourself visiting multiple times a week. In fact, I’m at Jubala right now. It has the best location with it being across the street from the Memorial Belltower. It’s more than a great location; its coffee speaks for itself. My favorite drink is a honey latte. The coffee is rich and smooth all at once, and I order it hot or iced depending on my mood. All hot lattes are poured with a leaf on top, which makes the drink more satisfying. For food, their blueberry waffles or turkey avocado sandwiches make the perfect snack or meal in between classes.
Players’ Retreat
Jasmin & Olivz
Out of all the restaurants on or near Hillsborough Street, Player’s Retreat might be the most iconic. The hangout is still going strong after 69 years of being a campus icon, offering a fantastic selection of beers on tap, accompanied by great food options. What’s kept PR around is that while it invokes a sense of nostalgia; like the liquor it serves, it has improved with age. The burgers are most definitely a staple of the establishment and pair well with the beer options. While the burgers are one of the best things on the menu, the wings and subs are also solid options. Along with some of the best parking by Hillsborough Street, Player’s Retreat should continue to serve as one of the premier pubs by the NC State campus for many more years to come.
If you are in the mood for top-notch, delicious Mediterranean food, look no further. Jasmin is one of the most iconic restaurants on Hillsborough Street, accumulating lines of customers out the door and around the corner on their notorious “Dollar Zaki” day. There is something for everyone at this place; customers can customize their own bowls, platters and pita pockets with tabouli salad, mediterranen slaw, gyro, falafel, hummus and more, as well as their wide variety of kabobs, zakis, pitas and paninis. Before you graduate NC State, you have to try Jasmin’s chicken zaki, an all-around fan favorite, and top it off with their freshly made baklava. I eat at this restaurant at least three times a week and never regret it!
Anderson Brewer
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Rachael Davis
NC State visual artists use university community and resources as inspiration Austin Dunlow Photographs by Cliff Maske
tile design and architecture. create some of my work.”
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Photographer Malcolm Sales, a second-year in art studies, said the Craft Center has been a resource he has used to work on and hone his artistic skills and to receive tips from instructors at the center.
State University has gained a reputation as a primarily STEM school, with little focus on the arts. However, this does not mean that there is not a thriving culture of artists hidden around the campus, and it would be false to say that NC State does nothing to encourage the arts on campus. The university provides resources like the readily available Craft Center, which gives students access to pottery wheels, a dark room and more, as well as arts minors and art-focused majors like fashion and tex-
Sales said the resources provided by the Craft Center actually encouraged him to continue pursuing photography. “I was shooting just for fun, and I discovered [the Craft Center’s] dark room, and I took a class and learned how to do printing,” Sales said. “I learned how to process my own film and do the whole analog process, and that’s what really got me into photography.”
“The Craft Center is a huge resource that I use,” Sales said. “Pretty much everything that I do is in [the dark room] — everything except for the actual shooting. I make all of my prints in here. I process everything. One of the teachers here has been re- Sales’ story shows that the ally helpful in giving me tips university provides a unique and working with me to help situation in which student artists can pursue their crafts with the help of mentors and teachers while also pursuing an education. However, this does create an issue for artists when it comes to time management or money. The “starving artist” is a cliche that does not work well when combined with the cliche of the “starving college student.” Mitchell Burleson, a fourth-year studying textile design and a fiber artist who focuses on hand weaving, said this creates a dichotomy between creating crafts for oneself and producing craft for a consumer.
A selection of fabrics from Mitchell Burleson’s work.
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myself at this intersection of craft and production: work for myself versus work for the masses, or work for a small group versus work for a very large group,” Burleson said. Sales said this financial struggle sometimes leads to artists feeling like they have to choose between art and school. “It can be hard, because obviously you want to continue in school, which has its own financial burden, but you also want to continue your art, which also takes a lot of financial investment,” Sales said. “It’s good to find paying gigs to help offset that so you can do both. It’s definitely tough as a student artist to do both.” Nevertheless, Burleson believes NC State has prepared him to handle these different pathways. “NC State has taught me a lot about how to market myself and how to really pick a consumer and design for this consumer,” Burleson said. “But because of this, I’ve had to take my own initiative and learn how to make work for myself.” Maggie Baker, a fourth-year in graphic design and comedy video creator, discussed this self-promotion and how it is not just generally difficult, but also different for musicians and visual artists. “The machine of music; you have to promote, and you have to be a beast on social
Film development is a multi step process that includes mixing chemicals with water at specific temperatures.
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media, but … it’s hard for other artists in other mediums to promote themselves,” Baker said. “I’ve talked to so many painters and writers, and we’re not really good at talking about ourselves. We’re just not good at self-promotion, and I think any artist will tell you that.”
say they would not sacrifice their arts for anything. The university tries to provide resources to these artists in order to encourage not only their intellectual growth, but also their artistic growth.
State, and they immediately think of tech or engineering,” Baker said. “But what’s also so cool about State is that we also have this amazing design program, this incredible textile program and incredible artists. People have come out “Most people think of NC of NC State, and I love that.”
Baker discussed the community of artists at NC State and how these artists get inspired by their surroundings and experiences, but also each other. Baker is inspired by other artists and experiences in her life. Burleson is inspired by his family’s history of crafting and North Carolina’s history of weaving and textiles. Sales is inspired by other artists’ paintings, sculptures and photography. The uniting factor is that all of these artists see their art as a release. They see it as a way to express the thoughts, feelings and emotions they gather through their experiences on and off of this campus. “I think it’s good for people to pursue their artistic side, because it’s good for your life,” Sales said. “It’s a really good outlet. It gives you a positive outlet and a chance to make something. I’ve found that with a lot of other artists I’ve talked to, it’s kind of therapeutic in a way. You kind of get stuck into the work, and it becomes this positive influence in your life.” Despite the struggles these student artists face, it is safe to
Mitchell Burleson, a fourth-year studying textile design, hand weaving fibers in the Wilson College of Textiles.
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Fresh Springtime Strawberry Recipes Antonio Dinkens and Dan Gilliam Photographs by Cliff Maske
With springtime finally here, strawberries will soon be harvested all over the state. With the famous State Farmers Market just around the corner from Centennial Campus, it would be a shame to waste the opportunity to pick up some locally grown fresh strawberries. However, many college students are pressed for time. Here are three simple recipes you could make to welcome in the spring season that combine store-bought favorites with locally grown sweets.
Berry PACKed Fruit Salad This is the simplest recipe on the list — mostly because it’s just a matter of mixing together a handful of ingredients in a bowl — but that makes it no less delicious. The non-strawberry ingredients won’t be in season any time soon, so they’ll need to be picked up from a grocery store. If you make this later in the summer, however, the local farmers market should have you covered. You will need: Equal parts farmers market strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries Honey to taste Lemon juice to taste 1. Rinse all of the berries in cool water. 2. Destem and chop the strawberries in half. 3. Mix all the berries together in a large bowl. 4. Add honey and lemon juice to the mix. 5. Refrigerator for several hours.
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Strawberry Wolfcakes
This recipe is for those who want to fulfill that sweet tooth craving, but also may not want to put too much work into baking something. You can buy most of the ingredients from your local grocery store, but the only thing you should go out of the way for is the strawberries, as they will be in season.
You will need: Pillsbury grands ⅔ lb. Farmers market strawberries Whipped cream to taste ¼ cup White sugar 1. Bake the biscuits according to the package instructions. Add a pinch of sugar to each biscuit before baking if desired. 2. Wash the strawberries in cool water. 3. Blend half of the strawberries with sugar into a puree. 4. Chop the rest of the strawberries into quarters. 5. Cut a biscuit in half. 6. Place the strawberry blend, whipped cream and a handful of strawberry quarters into the middle of the biscuit. 7. Top the biscuit with more strawberry puree, whipped cream, and quarters.
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Red & White Rolls
These Red & White Rolls combine the deliciousness of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, a common childhood staple, with the tangy sweetness of fresh strawberries. Sure, you’re adding more sugar to an already sugary food, making this little more than a glorified dessert, but if you make it for breakfast, no one will judge you.
You will need: 12.4 oz. Pillsbury cinnamon rolls ⅔ lb. Farmers market strawberries 2 tbsp. Cornstarch Water ½ cup Sugar 1. Preheat the oven per the directions of the cinnamon rolls. 2. Mash ⅓ lb. of strawberries. 3. Add the mashed strawberries and ¾ cups of water to a saucepan. Bring water to boil and let simmer for a few minutes. 4. Add the juice to a mixing bowl. Discard pulp. Mix in the cornstarch, water, and sugar. 5.
Add the mixture to the saucepan. Let simmer until clear and thick. 6.
Add the mixture to the top of the uncooked cinnamon rolls as desired. 7.
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Cook cinnamon rolls according to packaging. Add more strawberry mixture to the top if desired.
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