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Basketball ticket distribution based on point system Ticketing will be similar to football during hoops season with lottery, loyalty points Jessica Neville Staff Writer

Students won’t have to alter their ticketing plans much as basketball season Thursday according to Director of Ticket Operations Brian Kelly who said the lottery system for basketball will work much the same as it did during football season. As in year’s past, students will have a certain period of time to request tickets online followed by a time period to claim tickets they are awarded. “The system will be run as a lottery, but if more students request tickets than what we have available we will award tickets straight off loyalty points,” Kelly said. “Loyalty points are given based on seniority and can also be earned by students that swipe in 45 minutes early to games.” The current lottery system has worked well for many students during football season, especially those

with seniority and those that know chemistry, said the lottery system has been good to him the past two years. students older than they are. “It has been much easier for me to “Students are able to sign up in groups if a group leader gives them get tickets as I have gained seniorpermission,” Kelly said. “The tickets ity and the lottery system has been revised,” Whitman will then be awarded said. “I am the leader to the entire group of a group, and I go based on the amount to every football and of loyalty points the basketball game and group leader has.” swipe in early, so my Jeffrey Johnson, group almost always president of the Stugets tickets.” dent Government Claire Lucas, a Athletics Commisfreshman in engision, said his group is neering, said she looking at the system Claire Lucas, a freshman in li kes t he lot ter y for revision because engineering system the way it many students bestands. lieve it is still unfair. “So far, I’ve always been able to get a “We are considering changing the group system so that the number of ticket to a football game because I join points a group has is an average of all a group with a leader who has more the group members points, instead of points than me,” Lucas said. “ I really only the leaders’ points,” Johnson said. like the option to join a group because Chris Whitman, a senior in bio- I’ve been lucky enough to always get a

“... I hope the ticketing system works out in my favor like it does for football.”

Nick Tran Staff Writer

Student Government is planning to improve the way students pay for services on campus by consolidating All Campus, Board Bucks, and Wolfcopy into one unified system accessible through each student’s identification card. Currently, each system represents a separate account students must manage. Board Bucks are generally acquired through meal plans and can be used at food service locations on campus. Students using Board Bucks are not charged tax. The All Campus account functions similarly to a debit card where credit can be used for food as well as at retail locations and for ticketing. Board Bucks and All Campus credit are applied through student ID’s. The Wolfcopy system requires students to obtain a separate card and add money to a separate account to use the University printing system. Robert Kirk, a sophomore in history, said he welcomed the combination of these payment systems. “It seems silly to have them all separated,” he said. “They should be com-

Basketball not just for the boys

The first official men’s basketball game of the season is Thursday, Nov. 12 against Georgia State. Check out Thursday’s Technician for a special basketball issue of RED. Source: N.C. State Athletics

ticket and I don’t have to wait in line at 6 a.m. I really want to attend the basketball games this year so I hope the ticketing system works out in my favor like it does for football.” Samantha Hinson, a freshman in biochemistry, said she’s worried about her chances of getting basketball tickets this season. “I would love to go to the basketball games, but I never got a ticket through the lottery for football so I don’t think my chances are very good,” Hinson said.

Stephanie McCormick, assistant women’s basketball coach, encourages students to go to men’s and women’s games. “Students who come to our [women’s] games will be very pleased with the high intensity, up-tempo style of game we are playing this year,” McCormick said. “We want to see as many fans as possible, especially since Reynolds is on campus.” Tickets aren’t required to attend women’s games. A valid student ID gets students in free. Source: N.C. State Athletics

Kelly said the outlook for basketball ticket sales is positive at the beginning of this season. “Basketball tickets are a little more

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Leader of the pack

All Campus card to receive update Student government plans to combine All Campus, Board Bucks, Wolfcopy systems into one program

When’s tipoff?

bined.” “It’s annoying that you have to set up an account for meals, another for the C-Store, and another for laundry,” Kirk said. Kirk also said combining the systems might open up more opportunities for students to abuse the system. Students with unlimited meal plans have the opportunity to apply their meals towards purchases at coffee shops and fast food locations through an equivalency program. By including All Campus and Wolfprint in this system, students could potentially apply equivalency to purchases other than meals. Robert Susick, a freshman in chemistry, said he recognized the potential for abuse but didn’t think it would be any different from how it is now. “People are good enough at cheating the system now anyways,” he said. “But there will definitely be more room for abuse as there would be no way to distinguish equivalency from other aspects of the system.” Regardless, Susick said the change would be a positive one. “Having it all on one system would make it easier to keep track of,” Susick said. “The current system is fine, but using one system everywhere is more useful.” Jim Ceresnak, student body president, suggested this change to Cam-

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Renovations undergoing at Wood Residence Hall Residents to see new lighting and space in Wood picnic area Amber McClure Correspondent

Wood Residence Hall is undergoing renovations in its picnic area. Renovations will bring new lights to improve nighttime visibility and extra space for students to meet. Work is expected to be finished by the end of the semester. Wood Hall Residence Director Gary Honickel said the renovations were in response to concerns about safety. “Part of the overall project is to increase lighting and visibility,” Honickel said. “Last year, concerns from parents and students were towards safety. Over the summer we met with some people and started

the plans.” Honickel also said the picnic area will be more open. “Work will not only increase lighting, but will allow people to have a wider area to hang out or congregate,” Honickel said. “It was another complaint from students that the picnic area was too crowded. Now there will be more places to sit and walk through.” Many trees and plants are being removed to reach these goals, which concerns Candace Thompson, a freshman in animal science. “When they cut down the trees, it honestly disappointed me,” Thompson said. “It’s like my main concern, because it looks so empty now.” Dehja Atkinson, a freshman in com-

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Taylor Massey, a senior in textile engineering and material science engineering, and Nicole Machado, junior in textile and apparel management, pose with their trophies after winning the Leader of the Pack award during halftime of the Homecoming game Saturday at Carter Finley Stadium. The Leader of the Pack award is run by the Center for Service, Leadership, Ethics and Public Service and is a tradition that focuses on leadership, service and scholarship.

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Students speak out for vegan ideals See page 6.

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Nov. 5 7:55 A.M. | Fire Alarm University Club Units responded to alarm caused by contractors working in the area.

Weather Wise

11:00 A.M. | Special Event Brickyard Officers monitored special event for Doc Hendley.

Today:

1:10 P.M. | Traffic Accident Cates Avenue Units responded to collision between vehicle and pedestrian. Student was transported to hospital.

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4:03 P.M. | Fire Clark Hall Units responded to gas stove fire. Fire was extinguished prior of arrival.

Sunny. Calm winds.

Tomorrow:

70 50 Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Northeast winds around 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday:

60 40 Slight chance of precipitation in the morning. Partly cloudy with north winds at 5 to 10 mph. Source: Megan Embrey, NCSU Meteorolgy

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We’re not at Hogwarts anymore

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uring Wolfpack Quidditch Club’s first team practice, Daniel Garner Smidler, a freshman in biomedical engineering, throws the “quaffle” away as Cory Temple, a freshman in physics, tries to knock it out of his hand. The practice was held on Lee Field Sunday and spanned for most of the afternoon,. “I was never coordinated in middle school, and since this is a new sport, I can reinvent myself and shine,” Smidler, keeper, said.

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University offers free recycling, shredding The University will celebrate American Recycles Day in Reynolds Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Students can bring in confidential papers for shredding and old electronics for recycling. There will be a $5 charge per recycled television set. source: ncsu.edu

‘Love after Loss’ commemorates Human Rights Day “Love after Loss”, an exhibit of photography from Ethiopia by Elena Rue, will be on display in Witherspoon Student Center starting Tuesday. Rue’s photographs displays some of the efforts of Hope for Children, an nongovernmental organization that works with children who have lost their parents to AIDS. source: ncsu.edu

this week Thurs-Friday, Nov 12-13 at 8pm • Stewart Theatre

Dance Program Fall Concert

The Dance Program Fall Concert showcases the Movement Studies Project by the NCSU Dance Company, a work by guest artist L.D. Burris performed by the DanceVisions Repertory Company, and the choreography of NCSU students who create work through independent study.

Sunday, Nov 15 at 4pm • Stewart Theatre

Raleigh Civic Symphony: Romantic Adventures Featuring the Raleigh Civic Symphony and special guest pianist Dr. Olga Kleiankina, Romantic Adventures allows you to immerse yourself in the romantic period, a time of great change and emancipation, artistic freedom, experimentation, and creativity with pieces by composers Brahms, Liszt, and de Falla.

Now through December 19: Two Exhibitions at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design!

Recent Gifts of Native American Art

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Today Chancellor Search Committee Meeting Hood Board Room, 1 to 5 p.m. Landscape Architecture Lecture: Chuck Durrett and Katie McCamant Burns Auditorium, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Architecture Lecture: Monica Pounce de Leon Burns Auditorium, 7 p.m.

4:32 P.M. | Medical Assist Carmichael Gym Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student refused transport.

Tuesday “Love after Loss” Photo Exhibit Witherspoon Student Center, multi-day event

6:07 P.M. | Special Event Reynolds Coliseum Officers monitored men’s basketball game.

The Protected Class of Veteran Status Talley Student Center Blue Room, 1 to 4 p.m.

8:24 P.M. | Odor Complaint Murphy Football Center Units responded to report of gas fumes. Everything OK.

Toxicology Seminar Toxicology Building Room 2104, 4 to 5 p.m.

9:31 P.M. | Check Person Honors Village Report of suspicious subject in the area. Officers did not locate suspect. 11:17 P.M. | Fireworks Gold Hall Report of subjects shooting off fireworks. Officer spoke with non-student and advised to stop. The particular fireworks were not in violation. Nov. 6 12:38 A.M. | Check person Quad Area Officers responded to possible bike larceny. No problems were found. 2:58 A.M. | Fire alarm Vet School Units responded to water flow alarm. Everything OK. System reset.

Wednesday 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. Social Science Seminar: Optimizing Nutrient Management within Integrated Outdoor Hog Production System Williams Hall, 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. Wachovia Executive Lecture Series Nelson Hall Room 3400, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Selective Service System Story and Sir! No Sir! Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday 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.

World & Nation

Obama nearing decision to send more troops to Afghanistan

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President Barack Obama is nearing a decision to send more than 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan next year, but he may not announce it until after he consults with key allies and completes a trip to Asia later this month, administration and military officials have told McClatchy Newspapers. As it now stands, the administration’s plan calls for sending three Army brigades from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y., and a Marine brigade, for a total of as many as 23,000 additional combat and support troops. Another 7,000 troops would man and support a new division headquarters for the international force’s Regional Command (RC) South in Kandahar, the Taliban birthplace where the U.S. is due to take command in 2010.

House passes health-care bill after day of wrangling The House of Representatives Saturday passed, by a 220-215 vote, historic health-care overhaul legislation that would require virtually all Americans to obtain health insurance and create a government-run health insurance plan to help them do so. If passed by the Senate, the bill would bring about the most sweeping changes in the American health care system since Medicare was created 44 years ago. Supporters of the measure burst into cheers and applause on the House floor as it became clear the measure had won, but the vote was excruciatingly close, just two more than the bare minimum needed. One Republican, Joseph Cao of Louisiana, voted for the bill; 39 Democrats voted against.

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This exhibition will showcase art from the collection of Drs. Norman and Gilda Greenberg, recently gifted to the Gregg Museum.

Hang It Up! NCSU students, faculty, staff and alumni share their artwork! From photography to works on paper and paintings, ceramics and installation art, this show always shines a light on the creative endeavors that make NC State such an innovative place to learn.

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Technician How do I get tickets? To request and claim tickets, or for more information, go to ticketreturn.com/ncsu. Source: Athletic Ticket Office

Why Wood? Wood Residence Hall, built in 1983, was named after George Matthew Wood. Wood served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, but is best known for being responsible for changing the name of the University from “North Carolina State of the University of North Carolina at Raleigh” to “North Carolina State University” in 1965 after the UNC administration and supporters attempted to have a uniform name for all units of the university system. Source: ncsu.edu/facilities

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expensive than football, and the economy has weighed in negatively somewhat so far this year,” Kelly said. “There is some excitement surrounding the start of this season, but we will have to see where it goes from here.”

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bining accounts. Wood said students would need to be issued new cards and the current card readers continued from page 1 would be replaced at no cost pus Enterprise, the compa- to students. According to Wood, the ny administrating the All new cards would also have a Campus program. “It would be more con- built-in utility to replace key venient if all services that fobs and allow students to require card access were on use them to access restricted one card,” he said. “We want areas. Michael McKnight, a it to become the most seamsopholess system more i n as possible biomediso it would cal engibe easier neering, for s t usaid there dents.” is no great “We need for a have talkchange. ed to the “Change adminisMichael McKnight, sophomore wouldn’t tration,” in biomedical engineering be bad, Ceresnak but t he said. current “They’re definitely aware of the desire system works fine as it is and are working towards it. and there won’t be much Looking for ways to make of a difference,” McKnight the system more convenient said. “I don’t really see an is something we are contin- issue to change the system as you’re still going to be ually involved in.” Bob Wood, interim as- paying the same money to sociate vice chancellor of the same people.” Campus Enterprises, said the card update would include more than just com-

“Change wouldn’t be bad, but the current system works fine”

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munications, is also worried about plant life. “I liked the trees. I thought they were a nice touch,” Atkinson said. “I don’t think we need any more lights.” There are plans to replace some of the plants with flower beds for scenery.

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Composer and violinist, Daniel Bernard Roumain, also know as DBR, plays “Darwin’s Meditation for the People of Lincoln” along with the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestrin Stewart Theatre Saturday. DBR has preformed at the Univeristy for the past three years. In addition to working with students in universities around the country, DBR has also performed on American Idol with Lady Gaga. Saturday’s performance was the culmination of a two week artist in residency stay at the University by DBR.

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The Facts:

The University is considering combining the AllCampus, Board Bucks and WolfCopy programs into a single overarching system at the behest of Student Body President Jim Ceresnak. The new system would cover almost all of students’ on-campus expenditures.

Our Opinion:

A single system for on-campus purchases is logical and is long overdue, students deserve to be able to seamlessly and easily use the prepaid money they’ve already given the University.

It’s time for card cohesion T

he AllCampus, Board Bucks and WolfCopy programs provide students the opportunity to efficiently and easily pay for services and products on campus — even at football games, in the case of AllCampus. The cashless systems successfully allow students to walk around without change in their pockets but cause a great deal of frustration through their lack of unity. For years, students have complained that the services are not cohesive — leaving them with three separate systems for their purchases. A proposal by Student Body President Jim Ceresnak would change the systems so that the three work as one. The modification would ben-

where. Student Government and Ceresnak should push for this very simple change, which would save students consideringly take Board Bucks. Consider the added irony that able headache. the vending machines on the Fortunately the University third floor of Witherspoon seems to be receptive on the Student Center — directly idea and has considered the above the cinema — take Board idea of also adding residence Bucks and AllCampus credit. hall entrance capabilities into The current system defies rea- the all-in-one cards of the fuson; two identical soda bottles ture. The system change over distributed by the University would require new card readin the same building require ers on campus but would cause no additional cost to students. separate payment systems. Some campus services such The change should be a noas laundry require AllCampus brainer for students and the while others such as the C- University — the current sysStores take either Board Bucks tem quite simply doesn’t meet students’ needs. or AllCampus. The systems are frustrating and need to be consolidated into one system that works every-

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efit students and simplify what has been a frustrating system — enabling students to pay for all of their on-campus purchases with a single system. In the past, students and student leaders have proposed changing the systems to little avail. Students collectively have lost thousands of dollars when their Board Bucks reset at the end of each semester and would encounter general frustrations when attempting to use the prepaid accounts. For instance, places like the movie theater in Carmichael Student Center only take All Campus credit despite the fact that it sells food and should seem-

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Studying for a life purpose

aybe the reason all of us are having existential crises is because it is the week before the last round of midterms. I personally have an existential crisis before I do anything that I do not want to do. The question of “Do I have to?” has Jake Goldbas been with us Staff Columnist since we were young. Instead of grimacing and bearing it, the students of the Self-Knowledge Symposium, the preacher in the Brickyard and the philosophy club all attack the problem — albeit from different directions. I went to the Self-Knowledge Symposium meeting this week, a club that meets Thursdays at 7:31 p.m. in Riddick Hall. The moderator asked one student why he was at the club meeting and with a passionate answer the student said he did not know. From his face, he was visibly rocked by the fact that he did not know why he was there. I do not think he was freaking out because of the factual causes involved in being at the club meeting; he wanted to know what meaning he was bringing to school, life and the club meeting. Of course, this emotional identification is what the club specializes in. Two of the club members talked in a calming way in an attempt to settle the kid down. Instead of telling him about how much purpose is in his life, they approached the problem from a different angle. They talked to him about how it would be nice to feel nothing. They asked him to think about how he brings meaning to his life and to consider how it might feel nice to not have to concern his mind with some problems. In other words, sometimes it is acceptable to let go. Marie Lackey, a sophomore in international studies, said she really likes the Self-Knowledge Symposium because the students talk about a variety of issues and it helps her find a path and be more responsible.

The second run-in I encountered with purpose in mind was with one of the Brickyard preachers. I was with a friend walking to class and the preacher came up to us and started making conversation. He then talked to us very nicely about how he was trying to unify ministries from different colleges in Raleigh: Shaw, St. Augustine’s, Peace, Meredith and State. Of course he talked about various religious practices, which alienated me, but I could still make out the good universal intentions underneath his rhetoric. The third existential event happened at philosophy club, which meets every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. next to the philosophy department in Withers Hall. The club presented student speaker Robert ElJaouhari last week, a senior in Philosophy and History. ElJaouhari’s presentation was a paper on existentialism. At the event, Robert El-Jaouhari detailed a new theory of viewing life without ref lecting on it. In other words, living without filtering life through consideration of it. T his t heor y of “freshness” is from the philosophies of Heidegger, Sa r t re a nd Camus. I understand that life is more fun if we live without fighting the living that we do. About his theory, El-Jaouhari said if you’re caught up on discerning your purpose, you’ve missed the point. The three theories of living based on these scholars: be cool if you don’t have a reason in mind while your doing something (like our SelfKnowledge Symposium students); have joy in a purpose (like the Brickyard preacher); and finally, sometimes you should enjoy “freshness” — the unfiltered being of being (like Robert El-Jaouhari and the philosophy club). Good luck on midterms. Yes you have to, but maybe you can do that while still thinking effectively.

“... this emotional identification is what the club specializes in.”

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Are President Barack Obama’s pickup basketball games sexist? Why or why not? by amanda wilkin s

“It doesn’t seem blatantly sexist. He invites them to play basketball. It isn’t sexist until he says no.”

This way men and women of the Oval Office can participate side by side.

Conrad Plyler, sophomore in political science

Cameron Dunton freshman, computer engineering

Is he a sexist pig or regular guy?

ontroversy has surrou nded Ba rack Obama’s presidency from its beginnings. To add to the negative energy circulating about his ethnic origin and opinions on health care, we must n ow a d d sex ism to the chart. Marlena For some Wilson AmeriStaff Columnist cans, some things can’t be just for boys. Obama’s recreationa l activity has been catching media attention ever since the beginning of his campaign — we all know he is an avid lover and player of basketball. Recently, Obama has been scheduling basketball games and has chosen to invite members of his cabinet as well as some members of Congress. The problem is that all of the participants have been male. Is this a clear indicator that our president is sexist? The fact of the matter is that guys like to do things with just “the guys.” Wanting to do things with people of your own gender does not make you sexist. I feel that sharing activities with people of the same gender is a way to bond and build stronger connections. With all of the heated debate going on in Washington it’s

no wonder the president would want to take a break and shoot some hoops. It is my belief that Obama’s all-male basketball games are nothing but games. It is trivial to even compare this to the real sexism that occurs in American society. Inviting only males to basketball games does not measure up to cutting women out of pay and discriminating against them in the military. The president’s leisure activities are setting off people’s radars for the wrong reasons. In American culture it is perfectly acceptable for men and women to do things separately. When a couple is preparing for marriage, it is basically a given that the groom will have a bachelor party. A bachelor party is for males to c ong re gate and do “guy stuff ” like watchi n g s p or t s a nd enjoying a stripper or two. The bride-to-be also gets to have a bachelorette party to do “girl stuff” like dressing up and enjoying a stripper or two. There are many gender divisions in society that are not challenged such as sports leagues, Greek organizations and colleges. I do not mean to support the “separate but equal” argument, but I do believe that there are some things that men and women enjoy doing with their own gender.

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As far as Obama’s basketball games go, I don’t see a problem with them. I’m sure that all-male basketball games are not the only recreational activities he does with his staff. It would be a problem if the presidential parties, picnics and trips we’re all male. These are activities that would be considered gender neutral and more gender inclusive. If you are a woman and you want to play with the boys, by all means do it. If you are a male and you want to go watch chick-f licks, go ahead. I am just saying that sometimes guys need guy time and girls need girl time. I am going to release a public serv ice a nnouncement: President Obama is not sexist! It wouldn’t make sense for t he f i rst lady, the fabulous Michelle Obama, to not invite her husband to her all-girl shopping day at J.Crew. I’m all for political correctness, but sometimes I think we take it too far.

“ It is trivial to even compare this to the real sexism that occurs in American society.”

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“I don’t think it was sexist but I also hope that there wasn’t an intimidating factor that made the women not want to play.” Lavanya Rao freshman, biological engineering

“As long as he invites women and men I don’t think that its sexist.” Katie Stanford freshman, biological sciences

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Eating disorders used as stress reduction technique STUDENTS DEVELOP BAD HABITS IN ORDER TO AVOID THREATENING EMOTIONS STORY BY CHRISTINE URBOWICZ | PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LUIS ZAPATA

s the semester quickly comes to a close, most students find themselves dealing with the stress and anxiety coming from homework, tests and papers. However, some may be under so much stress they practice habits that can put them at risk of developing an eating disorder. According to the Counseling Center Web site, there are numerous signs and symptoms that are linked to eating disorders. Anorexia is classified by extreme weight loss, unusual eating habits, extreme physical activity, and hair, nail, and skin problems. Anorexics are commonly said to be in denial of their eating problem. Lisa Eberhart, registered dietician at the University since 1995, has 17 years of experience. Eberhart helps students with eating disorders, weight loss and weight gain and diet improvement. “Anorexics are fearful of food. They are on a slippery slope because they are afraid they won’t be able to stop eating once they start,” Eberhart said. “Part of it is because they are so hungry.” Aside from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating are eating disorders found among students. The Counseling Center Web site explains that bulimia is a condition in which an in-

dividual will eat large quantities of a plea for attention. “People with eating disorders food and use laxatives or diuretics to purge shortly after consumption. have a poor body image which can Compulsive overeaters become lead to emotional distress and lowoverweight by consuming exces- self esteem,” Eberhart said. “Eating sive amounts of food continually disorders have the highest death rate of any mental illness.” throughout the day. Those who suspect they may have Christy Cunningham, a counselor at the University Counseling a friend with an eating disorder Center, said she believes there is not should be honest and address any one main cause of eating disorders. concerns with the person in danger. “Eating disorders tend to develop Eating disorders can be life threatduring times of transition. Indi- ening so it is vital to encourage your viduals try to regain control and friend to seek professional heath. “If you have a order in their lives,” friend who may Cunningham said. be dealing with “They may also be an eating disdealing with negaorder they need tive feedback from h e l p ,” C u n peers and a negative ningham said. body image. Eating “There is no way disorders can also of knowing how stem off of other the person is gopsychological ising to respond, sues.” but they need Cunningham said a f riend who it is also believed that eating disor- Christy Cunningham, counselor shows compassion and conders are genetic. cern.” “People who have Students who may suspect they parents with an eating disorder are at a greater risk for developing an may be experiencing an eating eating disorder,” Cunningham said. disorder should set up an initial “They may get negative messages appointment at the Counseling Center. at home and dislike their bodies.” The University Student Health Eating disorders can be prevented with the emotional support of Services also provides nutrition friends and family. Individuals who counseling by a registered dietician are dealing with anorexia or buli- for full-time students. mia seldom develop the disorder as

“People who have parents with an eating disorder are at a greater risk for developing an eating disorder.”

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Americans across the country are celebrating National Vegan Month throughout November. A vegan is commonly defined as a person who chooses to avoid using any type of animal product, although the degree to which a person practices veganism and their reasons for doing so may vary. Vegans are estimated to comprise about 1% of the American population and also represent a small minority of the student population. Vegans on campus practice their ideals for animal rights, environment, and health reasons. Whitney Campbell, a freshman in English, has been a vegan since she was three years old. Her grandparents on her father’s side and her parents are all vegans, and she was brought up in the lifestyle. “My decision to stay vegan has primarily been because of the health benefits,” Campbell said. “My grandfather has written a book on evidence that meat and dairy products may cause cancer.” Since Campbell has always been vegan, she can’t compare it to any other lifestyle. “I’ve always felt healthy and my mother has always made sure I get all of the nutrients I need,” Campbell said. “There are a lot more choices than

people at first think.” Students Promoting Animal Rights Collectively is an organization that has many vegan members. Angela Owens, the President of SPARC and a senior in business administration, became a vegan three years ago after being a vegetarian for eight years. “I am vegan because I care about all animals, not just the cute fuzzy ones,” Owens said. “It’s hard to delicately explain to people that eat meat that they can’t care about animals if they are supporting the industry that causes pain to countless animals.” Owens said vegan ideals affect all aspects of her life, and are also influenced by her respect for her own body. Dr. Sarah Ash, associate professor of nutrition science, said enough fortified foods are available today that vegans and vegetarians should have no trouble getting all the nutrients they need. “I don’t consider people who eat animal products, whether that be meat or dairy, to be vegetarians,” Ash said. “True vegetarians only eat plant products.” Lisa Eberhart, resident dietician, provides free services to all students. She said she encourages any student, but especially vegans and vegetarians who want to ensure they are eating the right way, to make an

appointment with her through student health services. “The most important thing for students who don’t eat meat is to make sure they are getting B12, because it is only found in animal products,” Eberhart said. “They also need to be concerned about calcium and iron. But if students are willing to eat a wide variety of foods vegetarians and vegans can lead a very healthy lifestyle.” Eberhart said there is a vegan entree provided at every meal in the campus cafeterias, as well as other options such as fruits, vegetables, hummus, and a salad bar. Brandon Williams, a senior in meteorology, has been a vegan for the past year and said he has not been satisfied with the school’s options for vegans. “The options are very limited at school, although there are things I can eat,” William said. “If I lived off campus I could shop for my own food but here I have to eat what is provided. The University should do more to create options for vegans.” Williams said he decided to become a vegan because of ethical concerns as well as environmental reasons. “Raising animals is not an efficient use of the Earth’s resources because they have to be fed crops,” Williams said. “It takes less energy to simply raise the crops for humans to eat.” Campbell said it has been

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harder for her to remain a vegan since she has started school. “At home, my mother made a variety of vegan foods,” Campbell said. “But I don’t have as many choices in the school cafeterias. “ Campbell has a rice cooker in her dorm if all else fails, but she plans on getting an apartment next year so that she can cook her own vegan food.

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final 10 points led to the Cavs taking the set 25-21 and the match 3-0. State hit .167 on the match while Virginia hit .230. “We don’t have that traditional firepower to just go up and terminate the ball,” Stubbs said. “We have to always think of different ways to score.” Kretchman and DeMar led the Pack with eight kills each while Salata and Wood had seven each. The losses bring the Pack to 7-23 (0-15 ACC) with just five games left. The team will travel to play Boston College and Maryland next weekend. “We’re going to get some wins in those five games we have left,” Salata said. “So watch out.”

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the middles as often,” Stubbs said. “It was nice to see that the outsides responded in that situation.” Virginia capitalized on State’s errors and with a .308 hitting performance in the set was able to capture the second set 25-20. The teams came out even in the third set which featured eight ties and two lead changes. Following an 8-8 tie, the Pack jumped out to a 13-9 lead off four Virginia errors and a kill by Wood. The Cavs however, went on a seven point run to grab a 1316 lead. The Pack fought back to an 18-18 tie, but four errors in the

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off, I was hoping the refs would be lenient and count it as a touchdown,” Wilson joked. continued from page 8 Embattled redshirt junior a tough match-up for us all defensive end transfer Miday,” Friedgen said. “They chael Lemon was the hero in are such big, tall guys that the eleventh hour as he sacked made plays. We couldn’t Robinson with seconds left in get any pressure on Russell the game and forced Maryland and when we did, he’s such to a one-play game. He later hit an elusive Robinson on quarterthe final play back and to force an inwas able to completion. get away.” O’Brien State’s said he and defense, the team enwhich joyed seeing has been Lemon’s long nothing journey come shor t of full circle. porous “On t hat at several last one, he points took off. He during was a blur. the losing Redshirt sophomore And that’s a streak, quarterback Russell Wilson good thing to started see. He made a nd f inished the game in spectac- a great play and I think we did ular fashion. Willie Young a good job in our coverage,” set the tone on the first play O’Brien said. With its first win under its of the game when he intercepted a Turner pass, which belt, the Pack will become bowl turned into a Pack touch- eligible if it meets the dauntdown two plays later, just ing task of winning out against Clemson, Virginia Tech and 52 seconds into the game. The Pack allowed a late North Carolina. “It showed what kind of field goal and the Terrapins advanced down the field, moxie we have. Our season seeking a tying field goal. definitely isn’t over yet – we’re With just over a minute left fighting,” redshirt senior safety in the game, Wilson barely Clem Johnson said. The Pack will host Clemson failed to connect with Owen Spencer in a tally that would before taking to the road for its have put the game away. Be- final away game of the year at fore it was recalled, the can- Virginia Tech. non that signifies a touchdown went off. “With the cannon going

“With the cannon going off, I was hoping the refs would be lenient and count it as a touchdown.”

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was very pleased, not only with Shull’s performance but all the young players. “I was pleased with the young guys,” Jordan said. “Dale Shull wrestled extremely well against a tough opponent.” At 125, Citadel’s Richard Alarcon failed to take down Taylor Cummings who won the bout 7-4. “Taylor got down early and made a mistake and got back in,” Jordan said. “He showed why he’s a fifth year senior and why he’s an ACC champ.” Junior Darius Little won his match at the 133 weight class, 10-3. Little said he felt he had something to prove to his opponent Jordan Dix. “I went out there with the right mindset and tried to capitalize the score,” Little said. “I just wanted to win.” Jordan said he was most impressed with Little’s match and the match is only a starting point to an excellent season for Little. “I was really pleased with Darius Little and what he showed this weekend,” Jordan said. “He probably wrestled the best match he’s wrestled in a while. He’s going to have a great year.” A f ter losing Darrion Caldwell to injury this season, Little said a new leader needed to take he saw the opportunity to be that guy and took it. “I knew someone would

have to take Darrion’s position,” Little said. “So I tried to encourage everyone to cheer on their teammates, no matter what. I am an upperclassman and we have a young team and people look up to me. I have to try to set a positive example for the guys.” Little said he was excited about the outcome of the match and was more impressed with the heart and effort the team put into the match. “The team did fantastic,” Little said. “The guys when out there and showed heart and showed that N.C. State wrestling will be back on top by the end of this year. I was so overwhelmed not only with the victory but with the effort that the guys showed from 125 to heavyweight — even the guys that lost showed heart.” Although the team earned a victory, Jordan said he still saw room for improvements. “For our first match, this early in the year, we wrestled a dual match, on the road, against a pretty solid program who returned almost all their starters, it was a good win,” Jordan said. “With that being said we still have tons to work on, but the big picture stuff was good and that’s what’s important.” The Pack will get back into action on Nov. 20 as it takes on Utah Valley State in the Dail Center at 7 p.m. “We have to stay focused, we can’t let this win go to our heads,” Little said. “We have to keep focusing and get back into the weigh room and start lifting and pick up the intensity more.”

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Football

Pack grinds it out for first ACC win

Soccer team falls to No. 7 ranked Virginia

Victory over Maryland far from flawless, but State will take it, remain bowl eligible

his career – said the win rid the Pack of lingering doubts. ‘We hadn’t celebrated in a long time,” Williams said. “It was a relief to get that win and get that streak of losses off our backs.” Kate Shefte Missed tackles and poor pass Sports Editor defense continued to plague the For the first time in over a Pack, and redshirt sophomore month, the Pack was victo- quarterback Russell Wilson rious on the football field to threw an uncharacteristic three the tune of a 38-31 win over interceptions at key points durMaryland. However the win ing the game. The Pack caught an unforwas not pretty. The team allowed 30 or more points for tunate break when Terrapins starter Chris the si x th Turner went straight down with a game, though technicianonline.com probable MCL o n l y 17 See highlights and interviews from injury in the of t ho s e the Pack’s 38-31 Homecoming win first half and Jamarr Robcou ld be against the Maryland Terrapins. inson took his attributed to the defense. Two touch- place. O’Brien called the difdowns came from a kickoff ference between Turner and return and an interception Robinson “night and day.” “It was a whole new style of return. “We certainly don’t do offense once Robinson came anything the easy way,” in the game so everything was O’Brien said. “That’s a seen in there today,” O’Brien heck of a win for our foot- said. “We tackled better this ball team, for it to hang in week but there is still more to worn on before next week there.” Jarvis Williams, who against Clemson.” O’Brien said “[putting] the went for 107 receiving yards against Maryland – game too much in Russell’s the second-highest total of hands” was a concern the Pack

The No. 14 ranked Pack dropped its season finale game against Virginia Saturday, 1-0. The Pack, who finished the season 12-5-1(25-1 in ACC), managed to only take five shots on goal in the entire game. With the loss, the Pack take the seventh seed in the ACC tournament and will have to take on second ranked North Carolina on Wednesday. Source: N.C. state athletics

Swimming and Diving teams take down Davidson

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams beat Davidson this weekend. The men’s team remains undefeated sitting at 3-0 (2-0 in ACC), while the women’s team moves to 4-1 (1-1 in ACC). The teams set three pool records at Cannon Pool, two from the women, in the 400 individual medley and 200-freestyle relay, while the men set a record in the 1000 individual freestyle. Source: N.C. state athletics

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The Pack celebrates with the student section after the homecoming game Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack terminated the Terrapins, 38-31.

came out of October hoping to resolve, but the rest of the team stepped up against Maryland. “They blitzed from the first down to the last down,” O’Brien said. “With the exception of the second series in the second half, I thought we did a great job of

protection. I think Russell was relatively clean most of the day and able to throw the football, and guys finally made some great catches.” The Pack was finally able to employ its size to its advantage. Maryland coach Ralph Fried-

gen complimented State’s wide receivers, including Donald Bowens, who scored on a 35yard interception for the first time since 2007. “Their wide receivers created

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Wrestling

Wrestling takes down Citadel, 21-18 Volleyball finds focus despite losses

Tuesday MEN’S SOCCER ACC TOURNAMENT Cary, TBD

Four freshman wrestle in season opener

Following disappointing result against Hokies, Pack finds new fight against Cavs

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T he vol leyba l l tea m dropped both its matches this weekend at Reynolds Coliseum, falling in three sets to Virginia Tech and Virginia. Friday night, the team lost to the Hokies 25-18, 2515, and 25-16. The Hokies notched 48 kills while the Pack had just 29, hitting .120. After the loss the players decided to make a change Saturday in a team meeting, according to sophomore outside hitter Kelly Wood. “We had a team bonding experience [Saturday,] and we all discussed the way we feel about us and how we’re doing right now,” Wood said. “And then we turned it around, and focused on

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the positives.” Coach Charita Stubbs credited the girls with the meeting, and the renewed effort on Sunday. “It was a complete decision by them,” Stubbs said. “The girls recommitted themselves and it showed.” Sophomore middle blocker Margaret Salata and senior middle blocker Lisa Kretchman each had four kills in the first frame, helping the team hit a match high .189 on the set. However, two service errors by N.C. State and .211 hitting by Virginia edged out the Pack 25-20. In the second set, the team continued to come out strong, with senior outside hitter Keri DeMar grabbing five kills and sophomore outside hitter Kelly Wood grabbing another four despite a breakdown in passing. “If our passing breaks down we’re really limited to being able to put the ball to the pins, because we can’t get the ball to

Opening the season, the wrestling team traveled to Charleston, S.C. to take on The Citadel on Saturday, winning 21-18. After losing the first bout, at 197, the Pack won the next six consecutive matches to secure the victory. “I was really pleased with the mental aspect and the way we approached the first match,” coach Carter Jordan said. “With that many new guys in the line up you worry about pressure, but everyone responded to that very well.” The young Wolf pack team sported four freshmen in the lineup. Dale Shull, 2009 high school national champion and the only freshman to win his bout at 141, defeated Nick LaFevre, 3-0. According to Jordan, he

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Jack Anderson, a freshman at Duke, pins Dan Brumfield, a junior, in the second match of the night at Reynolds Coliseum Jan. 14, 2008. Brumfield was moved from his 125 pound weight class to the 133 pound class when Darius Little did not make weight.

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Maryland @ N.C. State

N.C. State

23 Virginia Tech @ ECU

Virginia Tech

Alabama

Georgia Tech

Penn State

Ohio State

Penn State

Ohio State

Penn State

Virginia @ 17 Miami

Miami

Virginia

Miami

Duke @ UNC

Duke

UNC

Duke

UNC

Duke

Florida State @ Clemson

Clemson

Florida State

Clemson

Florida State

Clemson

Chattanooga @ App State

App State

Chattanooga

App State

Yale

Brown

Yale

9 LSU @ 3 Alabama Wake Forest @ 10 Georgia Tech 16 Ohio State @ 11 Penn State

Brown @ Yale

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