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Hendley shares passion for service alumnus, hero of the year nominee discusses his experience with Wine to Water Caroline Barfield Staff Writer

Homecoming keynote speaker Doc Hendley said he never imagined he would be back on campus to share his story of how he started ‘Wine to Water’. But the 2004 alumnus was back in Talley Student Center Wednesday night, discussing the idea he conceived in his final semester as a way to create clean water systems in some of most impoverished countries in the world. And today, at noon, he’ll be back on the Brickyard just as he was five years ago. Except he’ll be speaking at a rally in his honor as one of ten nationally honored “heroes” for CNN’s Hero of the Year award. “It’s a different feeling coming back. It’s absolutely amazing and I am honored. I used to be another face, another name no one knew,” Hendley said. “It’s important for people to know that there is nothing special about me- middle of the row, just average. Water is just my passion.” Hendley traveled a lot in his early life and decided to return to college in 2004 where he bartended while finishing school with a public and interpersonal communications degree. Hendley began piecing together an idea just before he graduated. He said he was floored to discover that unclean water is the number one killer among

CNN Hero on the Brickyard 2004 alumnus Doc Hendley will be on the Brickyard today at noon for a rally in his honor to raise support for the philanthropist, who is a finalist for CNN’s Hero of the Year award. Source: N.C. State News Services

children in the world. Hendley said he combined the knowledge he had from bartending with his passion of creating clean water in impoverished countries and held a wine tasting to raise money in hopes of alleviating some of the suffering countries experienced because of the death rate due to unclean water. After his first wine tasting, he decided to give the money to Samaritan’s Purse, since they had a water program of their own and he wanted to make sure an impact was made. According to Hendley, he told the director of Samaritan’s Purse that he wanted the money he raised to go directly to the clean water project, but the request turned into an informal interview, and a few months later he found himself in Darfur. Since that trip, he has dedicated his

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Doc Hendley, alumnus, speaks in front of students in the Talley Student Center Ballroom Wednesday as part of the week long Homecoming celebration. “There is nothing special about me whatsoever — I’m just a regular, average, person.” Hendley, the founder of Wine to Water, said.

Longtime State Senator will step down

Wearing red, getting fed

Outgoing Sen. Tony Rand, who visited Student Senate last week, impacted two Student Government members well in advance of their collegiate careers Ty Johnson Editor-in-Chief

A week after he spoke to the Student Senate in Witherspoon Student Center, Sen. Tony Rand announced he intends to leave the State Senate. Rand is accepting an appointment from Gov. Bev Perdue to work with the state parole commission, according to a press release from the Governor’s office. Rand will assume his new role early next year. Rand, who represents Bladen and Cumberland county, spoke in the Student Senate Chambers Oct. 28,

discussing issues the University and state face and answering questions from student senators. But Rand’s visit to campus last week wasn’t the first time he impacted the lives of one of the student senators. Sen. Stephen Kouba, a junior in political science, worked as a page in Rand’s office during high school and said Rand became a mentor. Kouba said he didn’t speak to Rand Wednesday, largely because he knew it would be a busy day for the outgoing senator. Kouba said he kept in touch with the senator after he left, and the two spoke regularly. “They always say keep in touch. I decided to,” Kouba said. “I would call his office and talk to him about issues that were happening downtown. We would talk about my life and what I was planning on doing.” According to Kouba, Rand was largely responsible for getting him involved with politics. “[He was] instrumental in getting

Gov. Bev Perdue on Sen. Tony Rand’s appointment:

“North Carolina is fortunate that Senator Rand decided to take this position. He, like me, cares first and foremost about protecting the public but also understands the importance of giving people a fair shot at a second chance,” said Perdue. “I don’t believe I could find a better candidate in the state or country to lead this commission.” Source: Governor’s office press release

me involved in a lot of things – my internship and involved in government in general, which led me here, naturally,” Kouba said. Student Body President Ji m Ceresnak worked with Rand at his

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Pack-a-Thon sponsors competition for tradition ideas Winning idea may be next University tradition Jessica Neville Staff Writer

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Ben Bingham, a senior in nuclear engineering, squirts mustard onto his Bright Leaf hotdog at “Wear Red, Get Fed” Wednesday. “It’s exciting to see people getting together to support State and wearing red,” Bingham said.

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Pack-a-Thon, an organization that works year-round to raise money and awareness for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital, is working to come up with an original idea to raise money for the Children’s Hospital that could also serve as a new University tradition. Emily Gray, president of Packa-Thon, said the club sent out an e-mail to all student organizations a few weeks ago calling for original and unique tradition ideas. “We wanted to do something different this year, something that everyone on campus could be involved in,” Gray said. “We were very pleased with the amount of responses. 40 students sent in ideas within the week the survey

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was open.” Five finalists from the 40 entries were awarded $25 gift cards. The winner of the competition received $75 and the promise that his or her idea would be implemented as a new University tradition and fundraising effort by Pack-a-Thon. Pack-a-Thon selected May Chung, a sophomore in English secondary education, as the grand-prize winner. Chung’s idea was to create a “giant obstacle course” around campus to include many of the University’s most popular landmarks. “The obstacle course could include fun activities such as swimming in the Talley fountain or painting the Free Expression Tunnel,” Chung said. “It would turn out great if a lot of people participated.” Gray said Pack-a-Thon has plans to implement Chung’s idea and incorporate some of the other entries as well. “We are going to call our event Pack Life, because we want to center the

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obstacle course around the life of a N.C. State student,” Gray said. “It also stands for the Pack coming together to save the life of a child.” Pack Life is tentatively scheduled for mid-April. Gray said registration is planned to start in late November. The fee for entering is $100 for a team of five students, with all of the proceeds

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Corrections & Clarifications

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Through Tim’s lens

Campus CalendaR November 2009

In Wednesday’s page 1 story, “Branch libraries attract students,” incorrectly stated approximately how many students visit the Textiles Library in a week. According to Greg Tourino, about 2,400 students come in per week. Technician regrets the error. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-inChief Ty Johnson at editor@ technicianonline.com.

Engineering students prepare for Design Day

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esting a car-tracking GPS, Matt Miskiewcz, senior in electrical and computer engineering, and Marcus Wagnnborg, senior in electrical, computer, and aerospace engineering, work on their group’s senior design project outside Engineering Building II on Centennial Campus Wednesday. With Design Day just a month away, the two were working on integrating and testing their system. “The best part is not having to sit in class, just working on a project,” Wagnnborg said. “We’re working on something we actually want to work on.”

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Recent Gifts of Native American Art from the Collection of Drs. Norman and Gilda Greenberg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m.

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Packabelles performs downtown

Packabelles, an all-female a-cappella group, is performing Friday at Lincoln Theater in downtown Raleigh. The show starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students older than 21, $7 for students younger then 21, and $10 for general admission source: Hannah Carr, junior in history

Travel opportunity hosting information sessions The International Student Volunteers is hosting information sessions today regarding summer volunteer projects that will take students all around the world. Students will have to opportunity to travel to places including Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Thailand and Europe, with most trips lasting one month. The trips allow students to volunteer for two weeks, fol-

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lowed by two weeks of tourist travel in the countries. The information sessions will be held today in the Green Room of Talley Student Center, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. source: International Student Volunteers, Inc.

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Moon Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:40 p.m. Realizing Real Estate Dreams Talley Student Center Room 3118, 8 to 9 p.m. University Theatre presents Re: Design Thompson Hall, 8 p.m. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Witherspoon Cinema, 9 to 11:35 p.m. Friday Hang It Up! Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m. Recent Gifts of Native American Art from the Collection of Drs. Norman and Gilda Greenberg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m.

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Daniel Bernard Roumain Darwin’s Meditation for the People of Lincoln featuring the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, November 7 at 8pm | Stewart Theatre

Pre-show talk with DBR & Dr. Randolph Foy, 6:45pm, Walnut Room, Talley Haitian-American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain – renowned for seamlessly blending funk, rock, hip-hop and classical music – returns to Center Stage. A pianist, actor, singer and violinist team with a chamber orchestra in a grandly conceived multimedia concert piece that explores the imagined dialogue between Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln, two extraordinary men born within hours of each other in 1809.

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life to providing clean water to countries that are in need of it most, which he said also tend to be countries at civil war. After hearing his story, students, like Mackenzie Perry, a sophomore in communication, said they were inspired to make a difference. “His story makes me want to get up and actually do something — helping others is the main goal of life,” Perry said. Hendley relayed some devastating statistics about how bad the water crisis is in countries like Afganistan. According to him, 1,442 coalition soldiers have been killed in the war in Afghanistan while 8,500 have died because of unclean water. Hendley said, globally, 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water. Alex Haislip, a sophomore in textiles, said the stats were shocking. “His information was eye opening to hear about; I didn’t have any idea how bad the water crisis was,” she said. Hendley was recently nomi-

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nated as one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes and he said needs our support and the votes of everyone. According to Hendley, if Wine to Water won, it would shed light on the water crisis and the organization would be able to directly affect more than 6,000 people. “I don’t care if they don’t support me or my organization, but if they support some water organization, then we have all won,” Hendley said. “It’s about these people. Children in the world that die everyday and no one knows. If half of the students gave a few minutes to vote each day, it would make a huge impact and would really put the water crisis on the map.” Hendley said he wishes someone had told him that any person can have a huge impact on the world so long as that person has motivation. “If you find something that motivates you that much, it doesn’t matter who you are, then you can have a huge impact on the world around you,” he said.

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Carolyn Mabry, of Raleigh, dances to the sounds of the Raleigh Drum Circle in Pullen Park Wednesday night for Raleigh Hoop Jam. Raleigh Hoop Jam, started by Mabry, meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. during the months of April to November. She sees it as a service to the community for people to come out to enjoy hula hooping and drums. “Sometimes we have a lot of people out here,” Mabry said. She brings 40 extra hoops for people to use.

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office as well, and, along with Kouba, said he felt the 11-term senator was one of the hardest working men in the state legislature. Ceresnak said the Student Senate was honored to have him speak, and said it served to educate all who attended the meeting about state politics. “It was an incredible opportunity for anyone who was

there to get that seasoned perspective about the challenges the state faces,” he said. “I just appreciated that he was able to provide us with that insight.” Kouba said beyond how Rand inspired and encouraged him, he was just as valuable to the state, and that he would be missed on the Senate floor. “Personally, I count him as a mentor first. I owe a lot to his guidance. I owe a lot to his wisdom,” Kouba said. “The state of North Carolina suffered the loss of a great leader in the General Assembly.”

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going to the N.C. Children’s Hospital. While Pack-a-Thon is optimistic about Pack Life becoming a long-lasting University tradition, some students have different ideas of what makes a tradition. “It is possible to come up with an idea that would be a good tradition, but it takes some time to make a real tradition,” said Megan Schneider, freshman in biology and nutrition. “If Pack Life is still around by the time I

“A tradition happens when graduate, then it would really a group of people that share a be a tradition.” Nicholas Dippel, a junior in common passion and interest get together polymer to m a k e a and color difference in chemistry, t he i r c omwas one of munity,” Dipthe five fipel said. “That nalists for cou ld def ithe compenitely happen tition. His with this idea wa s idea.” to have a Although “bed race” Dippel does where stuMegan Schneider, not plan on dent a nd freshman in biology organizing his commuevent by himnity members make creative race cars out self, he hopes that other clubs of mattresses and race down a will look into the possibility. “You can Google this idea street on campus.

“If Pack Life is still around by the time I graduate, then it would really be a tradition.”

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and see how other universities and communities have had a lot of success, and fun, doing this,” Dippel said. There were three other finalists. Claire Duff, a sophomore in business administration, submitted an idea to give students an opportunity to take pictures with athletes, and Joseph Rozsa, a senior in business administration, wanted to have an inter-college competition. Accounting junior Caroline Williams’ idea was to make the Bell Tower an “angel tree” with pictures of children that students could sponsor for Christmas.

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The Facts:

The H1N1 vaccine is now out and will be available Friday in the Student Health Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free with a student I.D.

Our Opinion:

Students have a lot more to lose than whatever time they spend in line to get the vaccination. Now that the vaccine is available for free, students should take advantage of this opportunity.

Go get vaccinated

lu season is in full swing and with the presence of the particularly contagious H1N1 strain, people face twice the risk. However, students can now get vaccinated against the new strain. Considering how contagious H1N1 appears to be, students can either spend a few hours in line and get vaccinated or take the risk of missing days of classes during some of the busiest and most critical weeks of the semester. The choice is simple: get vaccinated. Ignore the Cassandras on television questioning the efficacy and safety of the vaccine. Unlike doctors at the Student Health Center, Glenn Beck and company are not licensed

But don’t think that simply getting vaccinated is enough — keep on taking all the usual have had the dreaded H1N1 precautions: wash your hands, stay home if you are sick and virus. Now is definitely not the time don’t sneeze on people. Unlike the looming threat of to take unnecessary gambles term papers and final exams, with one’s health. Classes are relief exists for students when in the final stretch for the seit comes to H1N1. So take the mester, as there are only a few days after Thanksgiving Break opportunity to take one worry off your mind and get vaccibefore Dead Week begins. And the last thing any stu- nated. Students will all have dent wants to do or to worry enough things to worry about about before final exams is as it is. cramming in an extra week of work and studying because he or she was out with the flu for a week. In this case, a few hours of prevention is worth a week of academic cures.

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medical professionals. Don’t gamble your health based on the shrill warnings of a pundit without a medical degree: listen to doctors and get vaccinated. Even if you had a suspected case of H1N1, consider getting the new vaccine and at least get the regular flu vaccine too. As the Student Health Center primarily diagnosed cases of H1N1 based on symptoms due to the unreliable lab tests on campus and difficulty in sending lab work off to the state laboratories for more accurate testing, you may not actually

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ex and individuality are magnified in college, and these issues are of concern for us because we’re defining how we think about them, and reacting to how people think about them. Ariel Levy’s book “Female Chauvinist Pigs” argues people are mistaking consumerism Jacob for romance. Goldbas She notes that Staff Columnist people (especially college students) are having sex and bragging about these experiences to the extent that these experiences become commodities. She says people are mistaking hook-ups for individuality and mistaking sexual promiscuousness for freedom. Two conflicting works comment on the identity of an individual, and these have repercussions for Levy. In Allan Bloom’s “Closing of the American Mind” he argues that undergraduate students are trading faith in objective goodness for a kind of selfish subjectivity. Bloom wrote, “[For] the great majority of students…there is a certain rhetoric of self-fulfillment that gives a patina of glamour to this life, but they can see that there is nothing particularly noble about it. Survivalism has taken the place of heroism as the admired quality.” This book rang true with many people and was a controversial bestseller in the early 1990s. Bloom’s argument was that students are giving up heroism, objectivity, belief in classical literature and science and acts of goodness all in order to be true to themselves. Charles Taylor’s reaction to Bloom, “The Ethics of Authenticity,” argues that the belief in selfish subjectivity is actually misguided but still alludes to a greater issue. Being true to one’s self for Bloom means students are avoiding difficult or provocative works, such as nuclear physics or the works of Plato and are doing this under the pretense that they are only following their personalities.

But to Taylor, while this problem might be true, it still hints at a greater call to individualism. To Taylor, the issue is actually a greater one of how we assert our individual identities in the midst of these pitfalls. Taylor says, “There is a certain way of being human that is my way. I am called upon to live my life in this way, and not in imitation of anyone else’s. But this gives a new importance of being true to myself. If I am not [true to myself in this way], I miss being true to my own originality, and that is something only I can articulate and discover. In articulating it, I am also defining myself. I am realizing a potentiality that is properly my own.” To the extent that students are accepting an “it’s all good attitude,” toward hook-ups and their sex lives, Levy, Bloom and Taylor would all agree that people shouldn’t sell themselves shor t. No one shou ld treat the other or the experiences we have with each other as commodities or conquests. With both Bloom a nd Levy in mind, we can affirm t he g reater thesis given by Taylor that to be true to ourselves is our ultimate goal. The way we can realize this is by striking down humbug when friends bring it up. If friends are talking about their latest conquest in a sexist or immature way as if the person were a commodity, then shift the conversation to something else. In this way, people who are pursuing hook-ups need to be told that what is right for them is not right for everyone. The answer to the commodification or greatness of hook-up culture is to tell people who brag about their experiences to shut up.

“No one should treat the other or the experiences we have with each other as commodities.”

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have been told that it is a futile to attempt to persuade students to read on their own for fun. Many before me have attempted and failed, and I probably will too. I am not an expert on literature — I am just a reading enthusiast, and Zakk White I strongly suggest Assistant Viewpoint Editor you t a k e some time on your own to read literature for fun. Literature, by the way, does not include Harry Potter, Dan Brown or Twilight. Those are like a good popcorn movie: while loads of fun, they don’t really challenge your intellect. I understand completely, friends. It is hard to find time to read for fun between crammed class, work and club schedules. I will admit to having used SparkNotes more than once to avoid reading in high school. But since I started reading on my own, I have noticed a distinct increase in my grades. Reading mainly helps with vocabular y, memory and creativity. It’s never too late to pick up a book for pleasure. One of my favorite things about reading is that I have the freedom to imagine how the characters and scenery look in a way that I can’t when what I am supposed to see is dictated to me by

the movie director or video game designer. Of course, the author offers descriptions, but it is still up to me to create the world from their words. A good book does help you see the world in a new way. Convinced? If you haven’t read for pure enjoyment in a while, I have a couple of books to recommend that are a little more high-brow than the Twilight series. First, “The Road” by C or mac McCarthy is an extremely well written novel about a man and his son trying to survive a f ter some sort of apocalypse. The book works because the dark plot and gore match perfectly with the beautiful poetic language. I strongly suggest you read the book before the movie comes out on Thanksgiving (which is ironic, given the presence of cannibals in the story). Another great read is “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow. It is a novel set in and around New York City during the early part of the 20th century. It tells the stories of many characters, some real historical figures and some fiction, in an attempt to capture the pulse of America, then and now. What makes the book so great are the many interesting characters and how the mood can shift from grossout comedy to tragedy in an

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instant, just like in real life. If you can’t find what you are looking for at D. H. Hill, then you can get a membership with the Wake County Public Library system. They have a great selection of titles and the Cameron Village branch is close to campus. Another great resource is Quail Ridge Books on Wade Avenue, next to Whole Foods. Besides their large selection, Quail Ridge regularly hosts talks and book signings featuring nationally renowned authors. They also feature authors who are famous for other endeavors — Governor Mike Huckabee and Coach Roy Williams will be there in person in November. But Reader’s Corner on Hillsborough is my favorite place to find used books of all kinds. They have an amazing selection, and their prices are half-off the cover price and lower.

“But since I started reading on my own, I have noticed a distinct increase in my grades.”

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“No, I’ve already been sick with the flu and fought it off.” Bobby Turner sophomore, environmental engineering

“No, I have not. I think a regular flu vaccine is good enough. The hysteria over H1N1 has died down quickly because it’s not exceptionally harmful when compared to the regular flu.” Nina Polythress sophomore, wildlife sciences

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Mariah’s ‘Memoirs’ nearly perfect Pick

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Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel Mariah Carey Island Records

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For almost two decades, Mariah Carey has been a consistent force in R&B/Pop music, with worldwide sales of more than 200 million copies and more number ones than any other solo artist. The success and record-breaking achievements have made some wonder if Carey is still motivated and capable of making good music. With Carey’s latest effort, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” she once again

proves she is able to adapt and remain relevant in an ever-changing industry, while staying true to herself. Just 18 months ago, Carey released the underwhelming and underperforming “E=MC2,” but she has picked herself up again, delivering one her best albums. “Memoirs,” written and produced exclusively by Carey, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, takes us on a musical journey through the ups and downs of love.

Together, the three manage to produce a cohesive blend of the urban pop mid-tempos and ballads we have come to expect from Carey. The album starts out with the confrontational “Betcha Gon’ Know.” It’s an indication of the witty lyrical content and creative mid-tempo production heard on the album throughout. Next is one of the two singles the album could have done without, the horn and bass riddled “Obsessed.” Carey claims the childish song is not about rapper Eminem, and while it does deliver its fair share of funny lines — example: “See right through you like you’re bathing in Windex” — the small-mindedness of it takes away its punch. Surprisingly the other song chosen as a single, “I Want To Know What

Love Is,” falls flat, as Carey adds nothing of value to Foreigner’s ‘80s classic. Moving on, “Candy Bling,” contains finger snaps and soft keys that will remind you of The-Dream’s “I Love Your Girl.” Carey sings of a time when love was young and pure. The lyrics are simple and gimmicky, but wasn’t ever ything that way back then? As “Memoirs” continues on, C a re y sh i ne s w ith some of her best ballads since “Butterf ly,” including “H.A.T.E.U” (Having A Typical Emotional Upset), “Angel’s Cry” and the stellar “Languishing.” It’s clear that Carey’s powerhouse vocals and range are still perfectly intact. “The Impossible” sounds like a ‘90s throwback, courtesy Blackstreet

“Carey has once again proven that she is able to continuously evolve and transform, while never losing her core.”

or Jodeci. Somehow Carey is able to tackle the sensual slow groove as her whispery vocals ride smoothly over the seductive beat. The album does begin to wane with the cluttered and uninspiring “More Than Just Friends” and over-produced “Ribbon,” while the standouts on “Memoirs” are the tales of love gone awry and the anger and bitterness that ensue. The modern doo-wop Motown inspired “It’s A Wrap,” singalong “Standing O” and the bold “Up Out My Face” all contain clever punch lines which could have been delivered by your favorite rapper. Although not as versatile as some of her previous work, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” is very personal and full of songs that will walk you through each phase of love. Carey has once again proven that she is able to continuously evolve and transform, while never losing her core, which makes her imperfections perfect.

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Q&a Roman Candle with

Local band returns home for Pack Howl

oman Candle formed in Chapel Hill in 1997, a family band in the truest sense: brothers Skip and Logan Matheny playing alongside Skip’s wife, Timshel. After 10 years in town, they picked up and headed off to Nashville, TN, leaving behind their best friends and favorite restaurants. Earlier this year, the band released “Oh Tall Tree in the Ear (Thirty Tigers) after a threeTechnician: Hey, Skip. Anything keeping you busy these days besides the band? Matheny: I’ve been interviewing people. I started this series on americansongwriter. com called “Drinks With” where I interview songwriters about song writing, an artist talking to artists. I’ve been doing Q&As with [songwriters] and I try to stay out of the way and let those guys talk. Technician: What do you think about playing a Homecoming show and opening for a comedy tour?

Matheny: Yeah, it should be great — the only thing we would have hesitated at would be if they had wanted us to play two hours and have people slow dance or something. Technician: It’s been three years, right, between the last album [“The Wee Hours Revue”] and the newest one [“Oh Tall Tree in the Ear”]? Matheny: Yeah, the other one came out in 2006 on V2 [Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group]. Technician: So I want to talk a little bit about the album. You

year hiatus,” to outstanding reviews: PASTE Magazine gave the effort 89 of 100 stars. WKNC General Manager Mike Alston caught up with Skip as he was readying for the trip to Raleigh to play the Pack Howl concert Friday night on Lee Field at 7 p.m.

wrote a lot of this when touring with “The Wee Hours Revue,” right? Matheny: Yeah, we started writing it ...we’d had almost three years where we were shelved on a major label before Wee Hours came out, so we had a ton of time to write music while we were waiting for that record to come out ...Once we started to travel in support of that record, we went to England in February 2007 to play some shows and sort of stuck around and wrote in a converted horse stable in east Yorkshire. We started writing in a more organized, intentional fashion on the next record, which would become “Oh Tall Tree.” Technician: When the songs come to you, you want to get them down. Did you intend for the three-year delay? Matheny: Three years — that’s the speed the music business runs. In 2007, V2 totally closed down as a label, which kind of left us as free agents, which is an easier thing if

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you’re the White Stripes or ing live, and getting jourMoby or an established name nalists’ reactions to it is all and it’s easy to find a new label. a lot of fun, but on a very At that stage, we’d been burned basic level, we have to deby just about every label situa- cide that we like what we’re tion we’d gotten into ...Holly- doing and then put it out. wood Records, and then V2 got If that’s going well, then bought by bankers and had to everything else is going close down. For the most part, well. The whole other side involves we just had to money, and figure out what it’d unbewe wanted to do creatively technicianonline.com lievably To read the full transcript of the interview, wonderful and organize check out technicianonline.com. to make a t hat ...t hat’s always come first for us. And living off of what we’re dothen once we had that down, ing. then we could go and figure out Technician: It’s becomthe business side of it. We were looking for new management ing more elusive for bands and a new lawyer and all kinds everyday, isn’t it? Matheny: Oh my goodof stuff at that stage. So it was really fun to stay in England ness, yeah, I mean, it didn’t and write that way ...We were just start that way in the last able to start writing and come six months or anything. back and record a little bit at We knew going into this home with the album sort of record that we’d have to organized in our head. Then define our own version of we all moved to Nashville, and what we want out of this we started to assemble a new before we get started. If we bunch of folks to work with, were looking to set some started chatting with people. sights on money, we’d be That kind of stuff just takes disappointed. Sometimes, forever. Now we have a great we do make a little bit of label situation and we’ve put money, but you know, evout three EPs and an album erybody’s still got their this year. Once you have all day jobs. There’d be anthe connections in place and other level of success which the team you like working with, would be, “we can quit our you can start working quickly. day jobs,” which would be So far so good with this team. great, but we’d rather kind of make the art that we Technician : At a certain want to make. point, you must get a little jaded by the business aspect as WKNC Promotions Director a musician, so how do you guys Kieran Moreira, also known as DJ Special K, will be indefine success? Matheny: No matter what terviewing Roman Candle goes on, success for us is mak- Friday at 2 p.m. on his show ing good art — at least what on WKNC 88.1 FM. we think is good art. Seeing people’s reaction to it and play-

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Have you heard of either of the Pack Howl acts, Roman Candle or the College Humor Live Comedy Tour? Do you think these acts are a good idea for Homecoming? Will you be attending the concert?

“I’ve heard of the College Live Comedy Tour before. It was probably a good idea, but I won’t go unless they pay me.” Miles Smaxwell sophomore, psychology

“ I’ve never heard of either group, but I guess it was a good idea to bring them here. I will probably go.” Maia Lucking freshman, First Year College

“I’ve heard of them, but I haven’t seen them advertised anywhere. The comedy act was a good idea for sure. I don’t think I’ll be able to go — I have cheerleading practice.” Chris Crutchfield freshman, First Year College

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A look at previous homecoming games

ince the festivities and fanfare of Homecoming games were reinstated around the 2003 season, the Pack has seen more nail-biters than blowouts. Here is a brief summary of Pack performance in these celebrated home matches during the past decade. Compiled by Kate Shefte

“Operation TOB”

“Crush the Cavs”

2008 vs. Boston College

2007 vs. Virginia

“Operation Take Out Boston College” fell just a few seconds too short as a dramatic comeback effort was foiled and State lost, 38-31, Oct. 4, 2008. State trailed by two touchdowns twice during the game, but quarterback Russell Wilson led the charge and the Pack came back to tie it late in the fourth quarter. With 22.8 seconds remaining in the game and the win within reach, the Pack allowed Eagles quarterback Chris Crane to rush for a 13-yard touchdown, his third of the game. The Pack went on to ride a late season surge into bowl contention, and eventually to the PapaJohns.com Bowl Dec. 29.

Donald Bowens recorded a career-high 11 passes for 202 yards and led the Pack over the Cavaliers, 29-24. His second touchdown reception of the evening, from Daniel Evans, put the Wolfpack ahead for good with seven and a half minutes remaining. The win snapped a nine-game ACC losing streak for the Pack, which split the final four games of the season.

“Dismiss Southern Miss”

“Send the Jackets Packing”

2005 vs. Southern Mississippi

2006 vs. Georgia Tech

The Pack successfully dismissed Southern Miss to the tune of a 21-17 win. Andre Brown, a freshman at the time, ran for 248 yards, three yards shy of tying Ted Brown’s 1977 record. Marcus Stone, who was promoted to quarterback and became just the fourth starter for the program in nine years before the Homecoming game, garnered much of the fanfare and threw the go-ahead touchdown pass to Brian Clark with 5:08 remaining in the game. State advanced to 3-4 on the season and won four of its next five games.

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, State dropped its last Homecoming game in the Chuck Amato era, 31-23, and allowed Yellow Jacket All-American Calvin Johnson to run the field. Though Amato tailor-made a defense that could handle Johnson, he and a trio of receivers abused the Pack for 10 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Evans, then a sophomore, had career highs in several statistical categories and State lost out.

“Devastate Wake”

“Red Wolf Rising”

2004 vs. Wake Forest

2003 vs. Maryland

State edged the Demon Deacons, 27-21 in overtime, after recovering from a 14-point deficit. T.A. McLendon ran for an eight-yard touchdown after Wake missed a field goal attempt. The Pack’s top-ranked defense fell apart in the first half, but quarterback Jay Davis and his receivers were able to make up the difference in the third quarter. State led, 21-14, before Wake tied it up and forced overtime. The win brought State to 3-1 overall in the bottom-heavy 2004 schedule.

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The Pack dropped its final game of the season by a narrow margin to Maryland, 26-24. Maryland’s Nick Novak completed a field goal with 23 seconds left to spoil Pack icon Philip Rivers’ senior day and jersey retirement ceremony. However, the loss didn’t punctuate a strong season as State faced Kansas exactly a month later in the Tangerine Bowl and won, 56-26.

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“We’ll probably take our licks. We have to aim high.” The team will open its season at the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. Saturday and Little said he is ready to start. “I have a personal vendetta going on,” Little said. “I feel bad for this first guy coming up. I’m not trying to throw my head up or nothing. But I’m getting down [to business] this weekend. And I want everyone on my team to have that mindset saying that they are going to kill their guy. They’re not our teammates. “For this weekend, not only am I looking forward to a team victory, but also a moral victory for the whole team.” Looking ahead to the schedule matchups, Little is already excited for a number of conference and non-conference opponents. “I’ve lost four times to Steve Bell from Maryland,” Little said. “My freshman year, he beat me in the ACC championship by one point. He’s beaten me every time by one point. He’s won two ACC titles by that. It’s going to be a different story this year. I guess it’s been like a mental block; he’s one of my number one people. If I can keep my weight down and stay focused, I’m going to cause some problems for everyone.”

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COUNTDOWN

• 2 days until the football team’s Homecoming game against Maryland

INSIDE

• Page 7: A feature on the Pack’s record in past homecoming games

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FOOTBALL

Byrd flies off sideline and into secondary

Pack hockey to host UNC, retire jersey

freshman’s efforts in practice led to transition from redshirt to backup cornerback late in season

Friday night, the club ice hockey team will retire the jersey of friend and teammate Stephen Russell prior to faceoff against UNC-Chapel Hill. The Pack lost one of its own when Russell died in a tragic accident on July 4 at Jordan Lake. The ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. followed by the 9:30 p.m. game, which is held at the RecZone off of Wake Forest Road. For more info, visit www. ncsuhockey.org source: N.C. State club hockey team

Swimming, diving travel to Davidson this weekend The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete this weekend as they travel to Davidson Saturday. The meet will begin at noon. The men’s team is currently 2-0, 2-0 in conference and the women’s team is 3-1, 1-1 in conference. Source: N.C. State Athletics

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down right away. And that is something we need desperately out of that position.” A number of factors, including an After starting for Pahokee High, a football powerhouse in Florida, emphasis on the future of the secfreshman cornerback Jarvis Byrd ondary, led to O’Brien’s decision to initially struggled to adjust to his pull Byrd’s redshirt. “It’s just what coach O’Brien is tryrole as a redshirt freshman not seeing to do — get ready for the future,” ing playing time in games. “At first it was difficult because Byrd said. “He moved Koyal George the first game of the season against back to receiver. Then he moved JusSouth Carolina was so intense and tin Byers back to safety. Then with so hyped that I had wanted to get out Rashard [Smith] going down, we there and play,” Byrd said. “By me needed some more cornerbacks to not playing and being on the side- come in and step up.” Byrd said his performance coverlines like I never did during high school — I was a superstar on my ing starting junior wide receivers team — it was something that I had Owen Spencer and Jarvis Williams in practice earned him Scout Team to adjust to.” Seven games into the season, coach Player of the Week for the defense twice. More To m O ’ B r i e n importantsurprised Byrd ly, practice with the news he tape showed would be travelhis coaches ling with the team enough of for the Florida Byrd’s talState game. ent for them “To be honest, to de c ide I didn’t expect to let him to play during Coach Tom O’Brien showcase the Florida State his skills on game until he told me I was travelling,” Byrd said. “So I Saturdays. “So the coaches just evaluated film was thinking, if I’m travelling, they would not just have me travelling for and saw what I was doing on scout no reason, so obviously they’re going team against our number one offense,” Byrd said. “They saw that I to burn my redshirt.” O’Brien said what he saw in the was performing good. I won Scout first action of the young corner’s Team Player of the Week for two weeks, and they just decided to pull career was encouraging. “I thought he showed pretty good my redshirt.” Byrd admitted he was upset when poise,” O’Brien said. “He wasn’t polished by any stretch of the imagina- he was first told the coaches were tion, but he competed. The one dig pulling his redshirt with only five he gave a little too much cushion on games left in the season. Even though the guy, but he came in and made Byrd will now have one less year of a heck of a tackle and got the guy eligibility after this season than he Deputy Sports Editor

“He wasn’t polished by any stretch of the imagination, but he competed.”

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would have had if he kept his redshirt, he said he understands and accepts O’Brien’s reasons for the decision. “At first I was kind of mad,” Byrd said. “But now I realize that coach O’ Brien is trying to prepare for the future by letting me, Brandan Bishop and also Rashard Smith, all freshmen, play. It made us closer together as one because all the freshmen who play in the secondary, we’re all in the same room. So we watch film together and everything.” By rd sa id t he improved future his coaches are preparing for is not so distant. “We’re just trying to get better as a unit so in the future we can be a top defense,” Byrd said. “And I think that will come very soon.” It might have to because Maryland will challenge Byrd and the other young players in the secondary with deep passes this week, according to O’Brien. “Mar yland will test him,” O’Brien said. “They like to throw the ball deep.”

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The wrestling team is looking to bounce back and claim the ACC title once again, but without NCAA champion Darrion Caldwell, who is out for the year. Last season, State finished last in the ACC. However, Caldwell’s national championship win at the 149-weight class, defeating Brent Metcalf of Iowa, overshadowed the team’s record. With Caldwell out, the Pack has only one returning senior, Taylor Cummings at the 125-weight class. Cummings is recovering from a wrist injury that cut his season short last year. Cummings expects the team will do well, despite the loss of Caldwell. “We still have to keep our goals out of sight, but within reach,” Cummings said. “It’s a big loss, Darrion’s our head honcho, and he’s our guy. It’s our one spot in our lineup that we are going to just have to try and deal with.” The team looks to rebound from last year’s regu-

freshman sophomores juniors seniors source: N.C. State athletics

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Darius Little, junior at 133 pounds, listens as Steve Anceravage, assistant coach, explains how to do various manuveurs on Colton Palmer, junior at 157 pounds, during practice Wednesday. N.C. State will wrestle against the Citadel in Charleston, S.C., Saturday.

lar season record of four wins and 15 losses. Junior Darrius Little said the team learned a number of lessons from last year. “As a team, we need to stick together more,” Little said. “Last’s year team, we had injuries and problems. We didn’t do as well as we thought. We had four people go to nationals. We had one guy win it. [Caldwell] set an example that it can be

done. The lesson is if you put your mind to anything, it can be done with hard work and perseverance. The work will pay off in the end.” This year’s roster is comprised mostly of freshman, 17 to be exact, which includes a trio of high school national champions in Andrew Tumlin from Harrison, Oh., Dale Shull from Fort Lupton, Co., and Eloheim Palma from Cary,

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N.C. who’s brother, Jainor, wrestled for State in 2004-2007. Little said he believes the team will surprise a lot of people this year and is impressed with the freshmen so far in practice. “We should win ACC’s this year,” Little said. “Even with a young team, these kids are great. They work hard. They don’t complain. They are mentally more mature than most

freshman classes that come in any sport. As a freshman, you still have the big head and then you get knocked down. You realize that you have to start at the bottom of the barrel. Not these guys. These guys are ready to go. I can’t wait for them.” Shull agreed with Little, saying having a large freshman class, in a way, is a good thing. “It’s a lot easier adapting with people who are going through the same thing you are,” Shull said. “You can talk to the upperclassman about stuff because they’ve already been through it.” Cummings doesn’t expect the youth to be a problem for the team. “We’re young, but we have loads to talent. Once we get our feet wet a little bit we will be good to go,” Cumming said.

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