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Surplus policies discussed, amended events, which could exclude events like Homecoming and approving money for other organizations, such as the Finance Committee’s approval of funds to aid the club men’s rugby team in its travel to a national competition. The final, approved version Ty Johnson of the amendment stated the Finance Senior Staff Writer Committee had to put the funds toA rather uneventful debate in the ward a “student initiative.” “What this bill does is [ensure] second meeting of the 90th session of Student Senate Wednesday night money will go back to some student ended with the amending of a govern- initiative or cause to make sure stument bill that was adopted during the dents are getting what they paid for,” final meeting of the 89th session, as Sen. Scott Goldsmith said. “By saying the Senate eased restrictions on how student initiative, you’re making sure surplus funds would be distributed. the money goes back to students but The Finance Committee Sur- you’re keeping it broad enough that we plus policy was amended March 24, can help students in whatever capacity specifying that any surplus remain- we need.” Goldsmith said the wording also ing after 60 percent of funds are diswou ld prevent tributed t hrough money from being the appropriations earmarked for SG process should be office supplies, reput “towards the freshments or for co-sponsorship of self-serving interests on-campus events like Jim Ceresnak’s directly benefitting $3,000 Student Govthe campus comernment Rebranding munity.” Act last September. Senator Jason The Finance ComHayes sa id t he mittee, with the Senwording of the bill ate’s approval, gave was too restrictive Ceresnak funds to and proposed the benefit a rebranding legislation simply act to promote SG give the money to and the SG Web site. the Finance Com“The goal of the mittee so commitFinance Committee tee members could Sen. Scott Goldsmith is not to benefit Studistribute the funds dent Government,” as they saw fit. He sponsored the amendment that was Hayes said. Hayes said the Finance Committee approved Wednesday after a further would know best how to use surplus amendment. “We’re all senators and we can make funds and that the measure adding it good decisions,” Hayes said during the had to be toward student initiatives debate on the bill. “This just fixes it so simply made certain it wouldn’t go the money goes to the finance com- toward SG. Goldsmith said while there was the mittee and it’s up to the finance committee what they use the money for. risk that benefiting a student initiative The reason I wrote it this way is so it’s could be interpreted in a way that allowed SG to receive funds, the risk was not specific.” The original wording indicated the mitigated as much as possible. The issue of the surplus itself was funds had to be spent for on-campus
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Long-term construction at Student Health Current work is only the beginning of a renovation and addition process set for completion in 2011 Chelsey Francis Staff Writer
“What this bill does is [ensure] money will go back to some student initiative or cause to make sure students are getting what they paid for.”
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Jackie Smith, a sophomore in political science and the former president pro tempore of Student Senate, and Scott Goldsmith, a sophomore in political science, discuss finances and the new budget for next year. Goldsmith was appointed to a Senate seat, the senior CHASS seat, at the organization’s Wednesday meeting.
discussed briefly during the approval of Sen. Scott Goldsmith as a senior senator. Goldsmith ran for student body president on a platform that aimed to reduce SG’s student fees to prevent such a surplus. “I’ve been in Senate for a year and
I saw how we historically always have a surplus of money,” Goldsmith said. “If we can’t find a responsible way to spend student money, then it should stay in the pockets of students. Every penny counts.”
PostSecret raises sexual assult awareness Event sponsored by Movement, Women’s Center part of a national project Chelsey Francis
N.C. State’s Student Health Center will soon be undergoing a major renovation and addition. While there is already construction equipment at the Student Health Center, the two construction projects are separate. Sumay ya Jones-Humienny, the project manager for the renovation and addition to the Student Health Center, and Lynn Swank, the design project manager for the current construction, said the current project is minor compared to what will start in May or June. “The current construction at Student Health Center is just a small, informal project. The real construction will start soon,” Jones-Humienny said. The current construction on the north side of the Student Health Center is slated for completion in May 2010. This construction, on the Cates Avenue side of the Student Health Center, is a sidewalk restoration process. Some students find this current construction to be confusing and, in general, a distraction. According to the N.C. State Web site, the Student Health Center is home to medical clinics, physical therapy, the pharmacy, the lab, x-rays, medical records, the cashier, Disability Services for Students, the Counseling Center, Health Promotion and the gynecology clinic. “Student Health Center is going to have about 27,000 square feet renovated, and there will be an addition of 23,000 square feet. The addition will be two stories to match the rest of the building,” said Jones-Humienny. “We’re also planning to upgrade the parking lot behind Student Health Services during this renovation and addition.” According to Jones-Humienny and the Web site, the Student Health Center is being expanded to accommodate for the University’s expanding student population. Currently, there are about 32,000 students. Within the next ten years, it is expected that there will be 40,000 students. “Student Health Center is already
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Alison Sappie, a senior in pre-vet, and Brendan McLaughlin, a senior in communication, eat and drink refreshments after browsing the displays at the PostSecret event held in Caldwell Hall Wednesday. Meanwhile, Katrina Jiamachello, a sophomore in zoology and this year’s vice president of “The Movement” to end interpersonal violence, helps finish setting up for the event. Jiamachello is a peer educator for “The Movement.”
campus. Considering this was our first year, we got between 50 and 60 secrets and 10 sexual assault secrets,” Scarano said. PostSecret at N.C. State wanted any secrets that people would share, just like PostSecret that Frank Warren started. The secrets about sexual assault were highlighted since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “The flyers that we sent out said we wanted any secret. We expected and
were thrilled to receive all types of secrets,” Scarano said. The sexual assault secrets were highlighted on the Sexual Assault Awareness Wall. These were stories of sexual assault and rape. The Movement also highlighted some statistics about sexual assault and rape in college. One out of every four women will be a victim of rape or an attempted rape by the time they graduate college. “The sexual assault display was an
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Wednesday evening, a group from The Movement and The Women’s Center sponsored the PostSecret Event in Caldwell Lounge. PostSecret is a nationwide project that was started by Frank Warren. Kelsey Lambdin, a senior in women’s and gender studies, is a member of The Movement and was the Sexual Assault Awareness Month coordinator. Lambdin said, “When I became the Sexual Assault Awareness Month coordinator, I realized this was an event I really wanted to start. I feel like it is really important for campus, so that people that have secrets can share them without fear of being judged.” This is the first year that The Movement and The Women’s Center have sponsored this event, but they are planning to make it annual. The Movement is a group that is sponsored through the Women’s Center, as they have similar goals. “This is something we think that campus needs, and with time it will grow. We’re planning to hold this event yearly, as our major event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” Lambdin said. Members of The Movement, like Christina Scarano, a senior in criminology with a minor in women’s and gender studies, said there was a great response from campus. “We had a great response from
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tephen Mann, a senior in communication, receives his sash from Jonathan Beasley, a freshman in engineering, while Teddy Franklin, a senior in materials science and engineering, looks on at the Grad Fair in the Bookstore Tuesday. “I’m happy to be graduating, but I had fun here,” Mann said. “I’m working on hearing back from the state right now for a job.” The Grad Fair runs until Thursday and seniors receive 10 percent off all caps, gowns and diploma frames.
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Frank B. Armstrong Memorial Book Sale Ends April 24 Each year for the last 20 years, the Friends of the Library has held the book sale to generate funds to earn that extra edge that makes the Libraries such a great resource for the University. Each event is the culmination of hundreds of hours of work by volunteers from the Friends, the Libraries staff and others. This year we’ll hold the traditional “bag of books” sale on the last day, but shop early to make sure that you don’t let the good ones get away ($4-hardbacks, $2-paperbacks). And on Tuesday, book appraiser John
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House passes college-savings measure Washington - A bill to make it easier to safely save for college passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week. If adopted by the Senate and signed by President Barack Obama, fami-
Sharpe was available to give estimates of the market value of any book. This offer is open to Friends only, but no problem if you’re an N.C. State student — membership is free to you. You can sign up on the Web or at the event itself. The remaining hours are Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. This year the book sale will become the Frank B. Armstrong Memorial Book Sale to honor the work and the passing of one of the Libraries most devoted supporters. For more information call D. H. Hill Library at 515-3364. SOURCE: NCSU LIBRARIES
lies would be able save as they can now in what are known as 529 plans, but with their money protected in federally insured bank accounts. The bill’s author, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., said the measure would be crucial in helping families continue to prepare for their children’s futures. SOURCE: MCT CAMPUS
College of Textiles Holds Annual Threads Show to Highlight Student Designs Thursday, starting at 7 p.m., 16 designers from the NCSU College of Textiles senior fashion studio will present their designs in the Threads Senior Collection Fashion Show. Students will demonstrate skill, creativity and talent that has been developing throughout the years in the Fashion & Textile Management department. The event is sponsored by N.C. State College of Textiles Threads Senior Collection Studio. The faculty advisor is Cindy Istook, associate professor, Fashion Design and Tech-
Federal air marshal charged with raping woman Seattle - A federal air marshal is being held in jail on $250,000 bail on a charge he raped an escort at gunpoint in a Seattle-area hotel while wearing his badge. According to documents charging Lecheton “Omar” Settles, 30, of Herndon, Va., with first-degree rape, he threatened to use his position as a law enforcement officer and his government-issued firearm to commit the rape.
nology Department. The event will take place at the College of Textiles on Centennial Campus. Parking is available at this location. If you need accessibility parking, please e-mail ralamir@ ncsu.edu. The event is $10 for students and $15 for the public. Tickets will be available at the door on the evening of the event. For more information about the event, contact Emily Parker at the College of Textiles, 919/515-6529 or emily_parker@ncsu.edu, or Rima L’Amir, College of Textiles, 919/539-2152 or ralamir@ ncsu.edu. SOURCE: NCSU CAMPUS CALENDAR
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re all senators and we can make good decisions ... The goal of the Finance Committee is not to benefit Student Government.”
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POLICE BLOTTER April 19 5:14 P.M. | DRUG VIOLATION Wolf Village Report of possible drug violation. Officers issued citation and referred student for simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 5:41 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSON Mid Pines Road Report of subjects fishing in pond. Subjects left prior to officers arrival. 6:27 P.M. | CONCERNED BEHAVIOR/ASSAULT Sullivan Hall Report of two students in dispute. First student was referred to the university for disorderly conduct and trespassed from area. 6:43 P.M. | LARCENY Jordan Hall Student reported bicycle stolen. 7:12 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Achievement Dr/Main Campus Dr Officer found two students fishing in nearby pond. Students were advised of rules and regulations and complied to leave the area. 8:48 P.M. | VIOLATION OF POLICY Off Campus RPD arrested two students for misdemeanor Breaking & Entering. Students were referred to the University for same and Concerned Behavior investigation was initiated. April 20 4:16 A.M. | FIRE ALARM Pulp & Paper Alarm Units responded to water flow alarm. No problems were located.
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8:45 A.M. | LARCENY Greek Village Staff reported theft of signs from the area. 9:39 A.M. | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Coliseum Deck Student was found to have fictitious plate on vehicle. Subject was issued parking ticket by DOT and plate was seized to be turned in the DMV. 1:09 P.M. | LARCENY DH Hill Library Staff located wallet belonging to student. Owner was contacted and it was determined cards were used illegally. 1:10 P.M. | POLICY VIOLATION Turlington Hall NCSU DOT reported student had attempted to remove boot from vehicle. Student was referred to the University. 10:44 P.M. | SUSPICIOUS PERSON Flex Research Bldg Report of non-student acting disorderly at this location. Subject was trespassed from NCSU property. 11:14 P.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Bragaw Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student refused transport. 11:24 P.M. | POLICY VIOLATION Off Campus Student was arrested by RPD for DWI. Referral for DWI and Inflict/ Threat of Bodily Harm referral is pending. 11:28 P.M. | POLICY VIOLATION Off Campus Student was arrest by RPD for DWI and Provisional DWI. Referral for DWI, Provisional DWI and Inflict/ Threat of Bodily Harm is pending. 5:58 P.M. | CHECK PERSON Dan Allen Drive Report of suspicious subject. Officers did not locate any problems. 6:51 P.M. | VEHICLE STOP Main Campus Drive Student was issued citation for speeding.
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overcrowded. Everyone is crowded in the building as much as they can be,” Jones-Humienny said. The plans for construction are in the final stages of completion. Following that will be the bidding process, and construction is expected to start in late May or early June. The estimated completion date is August 2011. “We have divided construction in several different phases, which will allow Student Health Center to continue to operate. We will make sure Student Health Center continues to operate,” Jones-Humienny said. “It won’t necessarily be pretty during construction, but it will operate just the same.” For the most part, all the services that are currently in the Student Health Center will remain there. However, Disability Services for Students is being moved from the building at the beginning of construction and will be housed in the First Year College Commons, which is right beside the Student Health Center. Health Promotion will also be removed from the building and moved to Harrelson Hall.
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to see. So many people are judged for being different, but we hope that this will show that people experience the same thing,” Lambdin said. The Movement is a group of trained men and women who have workshops on campus to promote awareness about sexual assault, domestic violence and rape. “We hold workshops on campus to talk about healthy relationships and what to do about unhealthy relationships and why some people stay in those bad relationships,” Scarano said.
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Bryan Lopez, a freshman in civil engineering, flips through the rows of books at the Friends of the Library Booksale on the Brickyard Wednesday. “I’ve always loved books and reading,” Lopez said. “My friends told me about it, so I decided to come.” The booksale will be on the Brickyard every day until Saturday. The proceeds of the sales will go to D.H. Hill Library. The Friends of the Library is also taking donations of books, magazines, cds and audiotapes to contribute to the sale.
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Interfraternity Council will host the Chick-fil-A challenge Saturday as a philanthropy event for the N.C. Children’s Hospital.
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Carolina’s pathetic effort at a Krispy Kreme Challenge copycat should be embarrassing to students there. Philanthropy is great, but be original.
It’s more like a Happy Meal T The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility of the Executive Editors.
he Krispy Kreme Challenge has quickly entered the ranks of N.C. State’s most hallowed traditions. It transcends class and major, bringing more than 6,000 people together for charity in one of the most difficult physical challenges most competitors have ever experienced. The 2,400 calories from the 12 doughnuts and the four-mile run that brackets them are incredibly difficult — uniquely so. The challenge is so tricky, in fact, that Sports Illustrated named it one of the “101 Things to Do Before You Graduate.” In some sort of strange adaptation of the KKC, UNC-Cha-
pel Hill’s Interfraternity Council will host the Chick-fil-A Challenge Saturday. The event, which is based on the success of N.C. State’s groundbreaking philanthropy run, will raise money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital. The IFC at UNC should be proud of its philanthropic activities — and rightfully so if the proceeds are going toward the children’s hospital. But this is a pathetic modification of a truly inventive, and renowned, event. The Chick-fil-A Challenge
nization has. There is nothing original about the Chick-fil-A Challenge and, quite honestly, Carolina students should be hardly deserves the moniker embarrassed that their school of a challenge. A 12 pack of couldn’t develop a more crenuggets, which participants ative idea. in the UNC event will have to It must be awful enough goconsume in a manner simi- ing to a school named after a lar to the KKC, has only 400 dirty foot, but why tack on an calories. That’s a sixth of the additional discomfiture? caloric consumption of the Many Carolina students alreal challenge — perhaps, they ready come to the KKC, and should refer to the event as the we’ll continue to welcome Chick-fil-A Happy Meal run. them with open arms, but the For goodness sake, a dozen of IFC should really go back to the those tiny nuggets can be con- drawing board and advance a sumed in a single bite. better philanthropy event next Despite the IFC’s claim that year — this is pitiable. it isn’t trying to copy the KKC, it’s patently obvious the orga-
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typically stay away from commenting on my fellow columnist’s thoughts and opinions. I would much rather hear criticisms from students in the forum, but the paper this week has given me too much material to work w it h. Pau l McCauley’s Chad columns this week can be Rhoades Staff Columnist summed up in two sentences: Monday’s column should have just stated, “All Republicans and Tea Party members are fascist nut-jobs.” Wednesday’s column should have stated, “I went too far on Monday, let me light an insincere peace-pipe.” Show some consistency. McCauley demonstrated once again the fallacy that plagues virtually all media in today’s society. The extremist’s ideas are taken from a small minority and applied to the whole. Really? You want to compare the Tea Party to Timothy McVeigh. That would be like me saying anti-war protesters are all like Bill Ayers and the Weatherman. But of course, if it was an antiwar rally there would be no problem with it, they are just expressing t hei r r ig ht to protest an illegitimate war brought on by the radical conservatives of this country. I do not condone the racism and bigotry that has been displayed with the Tea Party movement, which was not even mentioned by McCauley. But I do not support all they stand for; they have just as much of a right to protest as PETA does. I didn’t make the rules — the framers of the Constitution did. Speaking of the Constitution, McCauley does a splendid job of oversimplifying the Bill of Rights. If the Bill of Rights and Constitution were so easy to interpret, why do we have a Supreme Court? I would love to hear McCauley’s interpretation of what the Second Amendment says. Everyone has rights embedded in the Constitution; the government’s responsibility is not to regulate these powers, but secure them. If the government’s role is to secure our rights, anything that could potentially infringe on our rights should be stopped. The War on Terror attempts
to deter terrorist acts from occurring. These actions are not infringing upon our Constitutional rights, but protecting them. McCauley also attempts to associate the Tea Party with an illogical fiscal policy. He is right, a war is not necessarily fiscally responsible, but that is not the purpose of a war. There are other factors that are associated with going to war that tend to trump the others. These wars were supported by the general public, unlike the health care legislation. The fiscal effects of the wars come a lot sooner then what will come from health care legislation. I hope the health care legislation will somehow reduce the deficit; if it doesn’t, in 10 or 20 years we may be seeing another economic crisis. I’m not trying to be an advocate for the Tea Party movement, but I do find some of their points valid. For McCauley to ask for consistency within a party is unrealistic. There is a big difference between an extreme and a moderate liberal, but they generally come together in the Democratic Part y. How can liberals find morality in abortion, but not in the death penalty, while conservatives are visa-versa? Its simple: we a lways f ind legitimations for our actions and beliefs. I respect Paul’s right to have an opinion, I can almost guarantee that I will not agree with it — just as he has not agreed with mine in the past. Differing opinions are not the issue, though. Polarization, stereotypes and petty name calling are. I find it problematic to call all Tea Party members pistolpacking, fascist militants — it’s just not true. If someone wants to criticize or disagree with opinions, fine — that is your right. However, it is not your right to spread fallacy and lies. Express your opinions, but allow others to do the same. You might not agree with them, but do not try and generalize on the extremist actions of a select few. Leave the name calling for the play ground — be respectful, and have a clue.
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they are not allowed to show Mohammed on TV. During the beginning of the episode, when we are introduced to the “Super Best Friends,” a team which consists of Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Moses, Mohammed, Lao Tzu, Joseph Smith and Seaman, Mohammed is just a big censor bar. They continue to discuss what would be an appropriate way to show Mohammed, going through ridiculous ways such as dressing Mohammed up like a pirate, putting a paper bag over his head, dressing him in a suit of armor and finally, putting him in a U-Haul. All of this was done to show the absurdity of trying to appease a certain religious group. The funniest part of the episode, to me, was when Joseph Smith says to the main characters, “Boys, you need to understand that people get very offended when Mohammed is mocked because he is a religious figure.” At the same time, the camera pans over to Buddha snorting cocaine with a rolled up dollar bill, at which Jesus exclaims, “Buddha, don’t do coke in front of the kids!” This is supposed to be taken as a joke, but it also shows the double standard that exists today when it comes to offending people. It is OK to make fun of Christians, Buddhists, Mormons and Jews but, for some reason, Muslims are off limits. “South Park” touches on
a hot-button political issue that goes hand in hand with a main problem in our society, being too politically correct. It is utterly ridiculous to not be able to show a cartoon version of Mohammed just because some Muslims would threaten to kill them. The creators, and the network, obviously have no problem making fun of any other religious figures. They show Buddha snorting cocaine, and I don’t see any Buddhists threatening to kill everyone who showed their religious figure, snorting cocaine I might add. It is a double standard that I applaud “South Park” for exposing. They show the ridiculousness that they are not allowed to show a religious figure for fear of violence. We cannot put ou r f re e speech in chains just to appease a group of people. Stan’s dad is quoted in the show saying, “You saw Mohammed!? ... Mohammed showed up and nobody got bombed?” The episode ends in a cliffhanger and by the time this runs, we’ll know whether or not Comedy Central grew some “cojones” and showed Mohammed.
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Derek Dussek sophomore, forest management
Show me the… prophet outh Park ” is one of the most popular shows of our generation, and quite possibly one of the only cartoons that college kids watch regula rly. I’ve always loved the show for its political commentar y and Andrew “tel ling it Dworznicki like it is.” Staff Columnist T h e c r e ators, Matt and Trey, don’t care about whether or not they are politically correct, and this was extremely evident during their 200th episode. In that episode, which aired last week, they wanted to show a cartoon version of Mohammed. Back in 2006, while the conflict between Muslims and the Dutch cartoonist who portrayed Mohammed was raging, “South Park” tried to show the Muslim prophet but Comedy Central decided against it. Well, the creators are back at it again; the entire episode is spent making their point of how it is ridiculous that Muslims get outraged and threaten violence against anyone making fun of their religious figure. During the show, all of the celebrities “South Park” has made fun of over the years are lead by Tom Cruise in suing South Park unless the citizens hand over Mohammed. They want his power to not be made fun of. The residents of South Park realize this is a problem since
Which is harder: eating 12 doughnuts or 12 chicken nuggets?
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Textile class hosts annual fashion showcase Students show off design, production skills
Deasy said. Each designer in the show creates a theme for their collection and designs the pieces around that theme, Jessica Neville according to Deasy. The designers can Science & Tech Editor pick their own models or send out a In the fashion and textile manage- model call. ment senior studio class, 16 seniors Leonard’s collection is entitled “In have been working tirelessly to de- Monet’s Garden” and features clothsign and produce their own fashion ing that she describe as “casual clothshow. The show, called “Threads,” first ing that I would wear in a garden.” started in 2006 as an annual produc“The clothes are a little retro but tion. Now, the event is bi-annual and more classic than trendy,” Leonard last had a turnout of approximately said. “My target audience is a little 500 students. Tomorrow night, above student age, although many “Threads” will be students should held at 7 p.m. on enjoy the clothes.” “The Square” at L e on a rd s a id the College of TexThreads is curtiles on Centennial rently more of a “local” thing at the Campus. College of Textiles, Sarah Deasy and but she hopes it Kendal Leonard, Kendal Leonard, senior in textile will become more seniors in textile and apparel management campus-wide in and apparel management, are cothe future. producers and designers in the event. Afaf Seyam, a sophomore in fashion Deasy said the Threads collection was and textile management, served as the started to showcase senior fashion volunteer manager and coordinator design students’ work in the senior for this year’s event. studio class. The class works all se“I saw the fliers and wanted to see mester to design and implement the how I could help,” Seyam said. “The show, with the students taking the next thing I knew, I was handling evmajority of the responsibility for the erything!” production. Although Seyam said the job wasn’t “Every year the collection has been what she was looking for initially, it getting bigger, from having more girls was a great leadership experience and to going to a bi-annual show,” Deasy very worthwhile. said. “Fashion and product develop“It’s been really hectic and stressful ment is growing at N.C. State and we at times because nothing is concrete, want this show to reflect where we but you know in the end it will work out and it will all be worth it. I defiare.” Tickets currently come with a price nitely want to keep participating in tag, but Deasy said the students hope the future.” to become self-sustaining. Seyam said she felt confident about “We are still in need of funds right how the show would turn out, but she now because we put the production was a little nervous to see the turnout. on completely by ourselves, but we “I didn’t work with advertizing, but hope to secure sponsors in the future,” I hope a lot of people come,” Seyam
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After everyone had walked, Erin Summerlin, a senior in business administration, led the line of models during rehearsal for Threads at the College of Textiles Wednesday. “One of my sorority sisters is a designer,” Summerlin said. “I was in this last semester and the designers are very talented so I am looking forward to tomorrow.”
said. “Everyone in textiles knows about it but hopefully it will spread to main campus.” Deasy said her collection, entitled “Splendid Origins,” is a hodgepodge of inspiration from indigenous tribes and native culture. “A lot of unique collections will be presented,” Deasy said. “One showcase is an entirely eco-friendly fashion line, made with all organic and reused materials. Other student’s themes include Sherlock Holmes, the seven deadly sins and bridal wear.” The designers will be judged by three judges and will be awarded first, second and third places. A People’s Choice Award will also be given by attendees who vote for their top choice. Deasy said students should come to support the College of Design and to promote student unity on campus. “Not only are textile students completely producing this show, but other students are involved with other aspects of the collection,” Deasy said. “We want to make this a big campus event and involve as many people as possible.” Seyam said the experience has been great for her major because it combines design and management, which are both involved in her major. “I got to work on the management side this year, but someday I will be a senior participating in Threads as a designer.” Deasy said the designers owe a special thanks to Nancy Webster, an alumna of the College of Textiles, professor Nancy Cassill, textile and apparel technology and management head, professor Cynthia Istook of the senior studio class, and Afaf Seyam, the lead volunteer. Students can purchase tickets at a discounted price of $10 online at www.threadseniorcollection.com or at the event for $15.
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‘Party Thru College: The Official Party Animal’s Guide to College’ Author Dennis Bruce turns out a witty guide for university students across the country about how to screw up, but make the best of, the college experience Laura Wilkinson Life & Style Editor
For the brainless idiots out there, the book is not a serious composition on the difficulties college screw-ups face in dayto-day life with pretty pictures and diagrams included for further comprehension. It’s good, old-fashioned satire meant to help relax students with frazzled nerves. While managing to offend everyone from studious library-goers to anyone in the Greek system to liberal arts majors, Bruce takes a lighthearted approach to the college dream of late-night parties, showing up to class only when absolutely necessary and spending five minutes doing homework and studying per night. Although the point of the book was to make fun of the college experience, many of the revelations Bruce makes are rooted in reality. Take for instance his idea of a “good, hardworking student,” who studies hard, does extra credit, pulls all-nighters, spends long hours in the library and joins “honor societies, student government and academic discussion groups.” In all actuality, many “good” students do all the aforementioned things because those activities have a positive effect on one’s academic experience. Though it is true that there are many straight-laced students on campus, let’s face it — parties featuring excessive drinking and failed attempts at picking up goodlooking guys or girls are a reality. It was refreshing to see an adult openly admit in
print what goes on in university social life, since university officials and representatives are discouraged from bringing up the taboo topic of alcohol and students. His three basic values and priorities of sleep, sex and partying (not necessarily in that order) stereotype the average student, but at the same time portray the life of some students. Of particular interest is Bruce’s critique of the Greek system, which he portrays as “a bunch of wasted lunatics on an all-out, tribal babe hunt.” Specifically at N.C. State, the Greeks are working to change the image of the system from wild partiers to classy professionals. The fact remains, however, that Greeks are well known for their social events involving alcohol and their elitism, making Bruce’s portrayal somewhat serious. When it comes to giving advice on how to screw up in nonscience classes, Bruce actually hits the nail on the head. The key to English is to write terribly but slowly improve as the semester wears on since professors grade objectively by how much progress a student has made throughout the course. Not bad advice, if one is shooting for a C-. Screwing up in philosophy class is as simple as speaking in “long-winded, redundant, run-on sentences” and making sure nothing said makes sense to anyone. As a student taking philosophy and having had conversations with a philosophy major, this advice sums up the entire field of philosophy in fewer words than any philosophy professor or major ever could. Watch out physical education majors!
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Bruce is even less kind to them than to fraternity and sorority members. He says the jocks from high school enter into college without much change. “They just barely graduated high school, received a negative score on their SATs and still possess the IQ of seaweed. All of which means that they are just slightly overqualified to major in phys ed,” Bruce wrote. Although this particular passage is quite hilarious and clever, even I am slightly offended at the stereotyping. Not to sound pretentious (okay, a little pretentious), but I was a high school athlete and in the top ten of my class, which means that not all athletes are dumb as rocks. In fact, N.C. State athletics places special emphasis on doing well both on and off the field. Keeping in mind that the book was meant to poke fun at anyone and everyone, Bruce did an excellent job analyzing the inner working of college life. But for someone who advocates striving for a Caverage, he is an effectual writer who can appeal to both brainless idiots and academic geniuses with his sense of humor and surprising insight.
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last weekend and taking another next step forward going into the tournament with Wake Forest,” Olsen said. “We are going to try to bring pressure on all three doubles courts and just try to be fearless on all six singles courts.” Sophomore Sandhya Nagaraj and her teammates have been working hard in practice on the skills they need so that they can help bring home the win today. She said that personally she has been working on her serves, form and being aggressive at the net without worrying about the result. “We have a really good team this year,” said Nagaraj. “As a team we all have to come together. We have been working on putting everything together in one match so that we can pull off that big win.” Nagaraj has remained at the No. 1 singles spot all season, going 12-9. Junior Lenka Hojckova and Brock have also shone, each finishing their season 11-9. “We have got several people that are playing well,” Olsen said. “The team as a whole has been on a roll, finding a way to win in the last couple of weeks. Berkeley has really been playing well, very sharp.
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Chloe Smith has been very sharp lately, Tana Illova through the weekend was looking very good, really picking up some confidence, and Lenka and Tana in doubles have been a very dominant team.” Ready and excited, the team plans to bring all its energy onto the court and let it shine through during their game. “We have a lot of energy,” Brock said. “People get really pumped up on the court and everyone is very excited for the ACC tournament to start so we are going to be bringing a lot of energy.”
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No. 3. State has been able to capitalize on the doubles points with this lineup for the past three matches. “Our doubles has been playing pretty well for the past five matches,” Choboy said. ”That’s a good thing going into the tournament, it’s important.” On the singles court, No. 67 Pulgar has dominated for the Pack with a 14-9 singles record at the No. 1 spot, 6-5 in the ACC. Pulgar has taken down some top-ranked opponents including No. 5 Guillermo Gomez of Georgia Tech 6-4, 6-4. That match made Pulgar ACC Player of the Week. Hodgson has also posted consistent wins for the Pack in this first year of competition. Playing mostly at the number two singles spot, he’s earned a 15-9 overall record, 4-7 in the ACC. According to Prandecki, the Pack has a good shot at defeating Miami, as long as the team brings its A-game. “Its our match; if we win we win, if we lose we lose, so we dictate everything,” Prandecki said. “We’re work-
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ing on attacking short balls and playing to win.” If the Pack can defeat Miami in the first round, the team will advance to the quarterfinal match to take on No. 1 Virginia on Friday at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.theacc.com. “We’ll just go in there and give it everything we got,” Choboy said. “It’s nothing we haven’t already seen, so we’re not really worried about it.”
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Taylor Seaman competes at NCAA National Championship
First-round match a must-win for Wolfpack
Senior gymnast Taylor Seaman will be representing N.C. State at the 2010 NCAA National Championships for the second year in a row. Seaman will be competing on the floor as well as the all-around tonight in Florida at 7 p.m. Seaman placed first in the allaround at the NCAA Regional Championships on April 10 to qualify for this event. She is only the fourth gymnast in school history to qualify as an individual in the all-around at the NCAA Championships.
The men’s tennis team will take on Miami today in the first round of the ACC tournament
“We have a point to prove, and we want to qualify for NCAAs.”
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Softball sets school record against UNCW Stephanie Call swung her 14th home run of the year Wednesday night as the Pack defeated UNC-Wilmington in a doubleheader. The home run marked a school record for most long balls in a single season. The sweep moves State to 27-21 on the season. The softball team will host Maryland this weekend at the Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Softball Stadium. Action will begin at 1p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Source: N.C. State Athletics
Mays’ return in question PackPride.com editor James Henderson discussed speculation around sophomore guard Julius Mays’ status for next year on 620 The Buzz Wednesday morning. Mays’ playing time could be in jeopardy next season with the return of junior guard Javier Gonzalez and the addition of incoming freshmen Lorenzo Brown and Ryan Harrow. There is not yet official word on a transfer by Mays. Source: WRAL Sports
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In past years Wake Forest has proved to be a tough competitor and challenge for the team, but State is only using that as fuel for their fire. “They are a very scrappy team, and I am not expecting it to be an easy match by any Samantha Collier means, but I definitely think that we can win,” Staff Writer said senior Berkeley Brock. “We beat them in the The No. 8 seed N.C. State women’s tennis team regular season this year, and it was a hard-fought will play the No. 9 seed Wake Forest today at the match, but we lost to them pretty badly last year, Cary Tennis Park for the first round of the ACC so they are always a good team.” In preparation, the team has tournament at 9 a.m. The been working really hard to conPack has been riding a hot centrate on what they need to do streak lately with wins in its and to remain focused. past three games and has Brock says that the hard work no plan of slowing down. and focus she exhibits during “A ll season we have practice has transferred over to planned on peaking at this her matches, and a late winning time of the year, each week streak at the end of the season being a step towards that shows just how much it has all from the beginning of the begun to pay off. Finishing the season to just this last week coach Hans Olsen season with a personal four has come from the right fogames straight winning streak, cus, looking at the things we are doing well, and really emphasizing those Brock’s 47 career spring wins now have her things,” said coach Hans Olsen said. “I would say tied for fourth all-time at N.C. State. “I am sure Wake Forest is going to be most of it right now is related to their mindset, having the right thoughts going through their head ready to play, and I think we are focused and really having the confidence that can control on taking our next step from our matches those thoughts when they need to.” women’s continued page 7
“The team as a whole has been on a roll, finding a way to win in the last couple of weeks.”
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now,” Prandecki said. “If we want to get in the NCAA, we need to beat Miami.” The Pack met Miami earlier this season at Coral Gables, Fla. on April 4, losing 5-2. State secured the doubles point, gaining the early advantage, while State sophomore Jaime Pulgar Jen Hankin beat then No. 110 Carl Sundberg 7-6, 6-2. Deputy Sports Editor Yet the rivalry between the Pack and the HurThe No. 50 men’s tennis team will kick off ricanes goes much deeper than just this season. the 2010 ACC Championship in Cary, Miami defeated State in a close 4-3 match during N.C. today. State has earned the ninth the ACC tournament last year. According to sophomore seed and will play Akash Gujarati, the team is against eighth-seedbetter prepared for the Hured and rival Miami at 9 a.m. ricanes this time around. at the Cary Tennis Park. The “I feel a lot more fired up; Wolfpack finished the regular I’m ready, and I’m sure the season with an overall record whole team is,” Gujarati said. of 15-11. ACC competition “We have a point to prove, has been a bit of a challenge and we want to qualify for for State as it posted a 3-8 ACC NCAAs.” record. Akash Gujarati, sophomore Coach Jon Choboy has According to senior Frideric mixed up the doubles lineup Prandecki, this first round match is a must-win in order for the team to quite a bit this season, but lately it has consisted compete in the NCAA regional tourna- of Prandecki and Dominic Hodgson at No. 1, ment in on May 14-16. “We’re like a bubble team right men’s continued page 7
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Sophomore John Gianis makes a dash for first base in the baseball game against ECU April 1, 2009. State lost 14-4 to the Pirates.
In one of the sloppiest games of the year, in which 12 total errors were committed, six by each team, the N.C. State Wolfpack walked away with an 8-6 victory over the East Carolina Pirates. With the win State moves to 26-13(9-9 in ACC), while ECU drops to 24-14. Sophomore pitcher Mike Russo (2-0) picked up the win, while junior Grant Sasser closed out
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the game, pitching the final 1 2/3 innings for his second save of the season. State jumped out to the lead early on in the first inning, when senior right fielder Drew Poulk drove in his cousin senior second baseman Dallas Poulk, giving the Pack the 1-0 lead. In the top of the fourth, State tacked on another run, but East Carolina was able to cut into the deficit in the bottom half of the inning, taking the score to 2-1. The Pirates then took the lead in the bottom of the fifth with a three-run inning and
threatened for more. However, redshirt sophomore Nate King was able to come on in relief of redshirt pitcher Vance Williams and end the ECU rally, limiting the damage to just three runs, giving the Pirates a 5-2 lead. A two-run homer by sophomore designated hitter Pratt Maynard gave the Pack the lead once again, and the Pack never looked back, as it was able to add three more runs in the top of the eighth, helping to secure the State victory.
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