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11
2010
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AWARM WELCOME Purdue provost selected as new chancellor after months of searching
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William Woodson, chancellor-elect, and Jim Ceresnak, Student Body President, chat at a reception held in the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center Friday evening, Jan. 8, after Woodson was officially accepted as the new chancellor by the UNC Board of Governors that morning. Woodson is currently the provost at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Reception for Woodson brings optimism to University, community 14th chancellor in University history celebrated shortly after announcement Caroline Barfield Staff Writer
Friday was a momentous day for the University as the Board of Governors, the governing body of the UNC System, announced Randy Woodson as the next chancellor. A reception at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center followed the announcement, where University and local figures turned out to welcome Woodson. “I cannot wait to be part of the Wolfpack family and hope to be part of N.C. State for a long time,” Woodson said. “My commitment to N.C. State is to use leadership to make the University
world class, to enhance our reputation and the impact that N.C. State has on the state of North Carolina. To learn the institution, traditions and culture in a reasonable and thoughtful way.” He also said he was impressed with the job interim Chancellor Jim Woodward has done since former Chancelllor James Oblinger resigned under fire concerning his involvement with the Mary Easley hiring. Woodson said the University can count on his mind being focused on N.C. State and that he and his family were grateful to be part of the Wolfpack nation. Many that attended the reception were also glad he is now part of the Wolfpack family. Woodward said he is extremely pleased with the BOG’s pick and thinks Woodson is a perfect match for N.C. State. “Randy Woodson is a genuinely nice person, he has a lovely
family and I believe the students will love him,” he said. “He will provide educational opportunities for the students and overall, I am very pleased.” Stephanie Hlavin, director of Creative Services, said she is optimistic of the University’s future with Woodson. “He seems very rigorous and the University is ready for some stability. He appears to be a great follow-up to Woodward.” She also said Woodson will need to assure the University he’s here to stay more than anything else. “He needs to start locally and get to know the University with a clear perspective. What the University really needs is for him to be up front and let us know his plans and thoughts and to reassure everyone that he is here to stay,” she said.
Campers endure cold outside Reynolds for tickets
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Students consider the move an improvement Alanna Howard
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Students camping out for Carolina basketball tickets braved the cold Friday night as Campout began. Participants were guaranteed tickets to the game if they met the appropriate requirements. Tents filled the Jeter Bay parking lot and lined the mulch-side of Dunn Avenue. The return to Reynolds was a result of word-of-mouth to move it, according to Arialle Crabtree, the senator in charge of Campout. Student Government looked into the history of Reynolds and its importance to both the school and the basketball program. Ethan Dellinger, a junior in political science, said he wished Campout was held on Miller Fields. “I hate it; it’s too crowded and I wish it was on the intramural fields. This strip is too cramped and there isn’t a lot of room to have fun and play some football and pick-up games,” he said. Crabtree said managers of Miller Fields would have issues with hold-
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Alex Williamson, a sophomore in history, fixes a tent pole to the fabric before the Carolina Campout Saturday afternoon. Williamson said he liked the event being around Reynolds Coliseum better than on Lee Field. “It was kind of weird on Lee Field last year,” Williamson said.
ing Campout on Miller Fields. “The main issue is the tents have to go on the grass, and the administration of Miller Fields have an issue with campsites being on the grass and messing it up. It’s not to say it’s impossible but at this point it would be hard to arrange,” she said.
Bennet Rouse, a junior in chemical engineering, said Campout was much more fun in the current location. “There were places to warm up, grab some pizza, and overall I had a lot of fun,” he said. In coordination with UAB and Campus Recreation, Student Gov-
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ernment had many options for entertainment. UAB had a viewing of “The Hangover” on the lawn outside Talley, as well as Papa John’s pizza and Krispy Kreme. The group Alternate Spring Break took donations as they provided campers with hot chocolate and other snacks. Taylor Edmonds, a sophomore in environmental science, said she liked having Campout by Reynolds because of the increase in food options. “Last year all we had was the Bragaw C-Store so this year it’s much better with pizza and hot chocolate and chips and other stuff,” she said. Student Body President Jim Ceresnak said this year’s Campout was much improved from past years.
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Move-in goes smoothly for dorm residents
Transition from holiday to school leaves some prepared, some on the fence. See page 7.
Pack melts down against Virginia State falls to 0-2 in conference play after 70-62 loss. See page 8.
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