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monday november

30 2009

Raleigh, North Carolina

LUIS ZAPATA/Technician

Junior wide receiver Owen Spencer leaps into the fan section in celebration after the football team defeated UNC-Chapel Hill 28-27 Saturday. Spencer caught two touchdowns in the contest as Tom O’Brien won his third game in three tries against archrival Carolina.

O’Brien improves to 3-0 against Heels For story, see page 8.

University Dining announces updates for next semester New menu options introduced, students able to change meal plan

per week plan, and it gives students unlimited meals in the dining halls and another meal equivalency to be used at the other dining options on Jessica Neville campus every meal period,” Gilmore Staff Writer said. In addition to giving students the University Dining has made changes that may affect students’ decisions chance to change meal plans, Uniconcerning meal plans as they con- versity Dining is also introducing template options for next semester, improvements and new food options as many new menu choices will be to dining next semester. According to Keith Smith, project introduced into campus dining halls manager for the dining improveafter winter break. According to Jennifer Gilmore, ments, University Dining began dismarketing and communications cussing changes with in-house manmanager of University Dining, every agers and chefs. “We also included a focus group of first-year student who lives on campus is required to purchase an on-campus students in the process by passing out meal plan. Upperclassmen as well as menus and asking them to mark items students who live off campus are eli- they liked and didn’t like,” Smith said. “Our goal is gible for meal plans. to include the foods Students with meal students like in our plans can elect to menus more often change to a different and also improve on plan by Jan. 30. the foods students Gilmore said there didn’t like.” are three types of Fountain Dining meal plans students Hall will receive a can choose from: the new brand of FreFreedom pass plan, schetta pizza in the meals-per-week spring, because the plans and mealsJennifer Gilmore, University quality of pizza was a per-semester block Dining marketing and major complaint for plans. Along with communications manager students who eat in the meals compoFountain, according nent, students also purchase Board Bucks to be used at to Gilmore. “We received input from a vegetariC-Stores and vending machines with an and vegan focus group and decided their plan. “Students should evaluate their to improve our tofu, add hummus to current meal plan and determine if our salad bar and add a few new enthey could use more or less meals next trees,” Gilmore said. “In addition, we semester,” Gilmore said. “It is also im- have a few new specialty bars and a portant for students to consider their reorganized omelet station.” Daniel Marcus, a junior in technical schedule for next semester to see if their eating patterns will change. In education, served on the vegetarian addition, students should look at how and vegan focus group. “Our group gave feedback to help much Board Bucks money they will Dining improve options for vegans need.” Students can choose to purchase and vegetarians,” Marcus said. “I don’t Board Bucks in $100, $200 or $300 have a meal plan right now but I will amounts. Board Bucks carry over next semester, primarily because of from semester to semester but not the changes Dining is going to introfrom year to year, according to Gilm- duce. I think vegetarians and vegans will be very happy with the new opore. “We are really trying to promote the tions.” Freedom Pass plan because it is not much more money than the 14-meal MEALS continued page 3

“Our goal is to include the foods students like in our menus more often.”

by Sarah Tudor

Will you change your meal plan for the next semester? Why or why not?

“I’m not changing my meal plan because I have 100 meals per semester and it’s really flexible.” Stephanie Connor junior, psychology

“Yeah, I’m going to change it to less meals so I can get more variety, for eating out.” Fahad Khan sophomore, microbiology

Student Government looks to pass Red Terror Transit Growing cost too much for SG to handle alone

Who’s using it?

Laura Wilkinson Staff Writer The Red Terror Transit, which shuttles students to and from home football games and Tobacco Road basketball games, may become the responsibility of Transportation or the Athletic Department as Student Government is looking to end its connection with the program. Jay Dawkins, senior class president, said there are a lot of questions surrounding the future of Red Terror. “We thought students should have a way to get to the football games from on campus,” Dawkins said. “At the time the cost of doing so was fairly minimal because there weren’t a lot of riders.” But as ridership increased, the cost of the transit program did as well. With recent budget cuts, Dawkins said SG is having more problems funding the system. “It started off as maybe costing $2,000 to $3,000 a year, something Student Government could afford,” Dawkins said. “It quickly grew into something that’s costing upwards of $15,000 a year, which is a big chunk of the Student Government budget.” Tim Lipka, deputy chief of staff to the student body, said although the student body president four to five years ago began the program, the plan was to pass it off to Transportation after a year or two. “Student Government is to design programs and to start programs and pass off big-ticket programs to departments that can better handle them,” Lipka said. “I’ve had to design routes, do ridership numbers … decisions

Ridership and cost to run Red Terror Transit at recent football games:

insidetechnician “No, because I m very active and I eat a lot, so unlimited works for me.” Elizabeth Hooker freshman, business administration

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Duke: 622 riders, $479 Maryland: 717 riders, $1,457 Clemson: 726 riders, $1,457* UNC: 717 riders, $1,457* *Estimated Source: Tim Lipka

like that need to be made at University Transportation.” Lipka said SG is negotiating with Transportation for it to take over the operation of the system. “We need to provide some stability for the program,” Lipka said. “We are not Transportation professionals. We’ve got to transition this program. It’s become too big for us to handle. They can plan it better than we can.” Dawkins said it is a stretch for SG to say they provide transportation, but there are several questions that need to be addressed. “Where is the service going in terms of how it is structured and how it is organized? Who organizes the routes?” Dawkins said. “Who’s going to pay for it if Student Government doesn’t pay for it? There are many people who would want Athletics or Transportation to fund it. Historically their budgets have not been set up to fund it. When you look at Athletics … finding a way to incorporate transportation is a little fuzzy.” Dawkins said Athletics would have additional problems with handling Red Terror.

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Friday’s page 8 football photo was not correctly attributed. It was taken by Luis Zapata. Technician regrets the error. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-inChief Ty Johnson at editor@ technicianonline.com.

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Today Last week of classes (Dead Week)

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Hang it Up! Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m.

Today:

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. Sprint 4G Demonstration Talley Student Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Audition Orientation and Auditions for Into the Woods Thompson Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday:

Tuesday Book Sale to Benefit Rose Memorial Garden Toxicology Building, all day

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Hang it Up! Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m.

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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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Audition Orientation and Auditions for Into the Woods Thompson Hall, 7 p.m.

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University Budget Advisory Committee Chancellor’s Conference Room, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Quote of the day “Our goal is to include the foods students like in our menus more often and also improve on the foods students didn’t like” Kevin Smith, project manager for University Dining improvements, on discussing dining changes with in-house managers and chefs

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Soil Science Seminar: Organic No-Till Soybean Systems Williams Hall, 3:40 to 4:40 p.m.

Ultimate Frisbee gives rowers play time photo By nick toptine

unday, Kellee Gahan, senior in parks recreation and tourism management, tries to make a throw around Nicole Mosley, junior in mathematics education. Gahan and Mosley are part of the rowing team. The two and a group of their friends have played Ultimate Frisbee together Sundays all semester. “We don’t get to play games [during practice], so our chance to have fun is on Sunday,” Gahan said.

In the know

Ecologist to give seminar

Jude Maul, a research ecologist with USDA-ARS’ Sustainable Agriculture Systems Lab in Beltsville, Md. will speak Wednesday in Williams Hall Auditorium at 3:40 p.m. The title of the seminar is “Organic No-Till Soybean Systems: Impact of Cover Crop Residue on Soybean Nitrogen Fixation and Soil Biogeochemistry.” Refreshments will be served at 3:15 p.m. in the a d j a c e n t Mc K i m m o n Room. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Department of Crop Science and the University, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jeff White at jeff_white@ ncsu.edu. Source: ncsu.edu

World & Nation

More shoppers hit stores, but spend less than last year More Americans hit the stores during Black Friday and the rest of the holidayshopping weekend, but they spent less than they did last year, a retail-trade group said Sunday. The National Retail Federation’s survey, conducted over the weekend, found that 195 million shoppers visited stores and Web sites, up from 172 million last year, but the average spent was about $343, down from about $373 a year ago. For the weekend, the total spending figure is an estimated $41.2 billion. source: mctdirect.com

Sen. Bayh seeks cost mechanism in health-care bill A bill that would overhaul the U.S. health-care system should have a mechanism to control costs, a Democratic senator said Sunday, a day before the Senate is expected to begin debating the measure. Appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” Sen. Evan Bayh, D.-Ind., said it’s encouraging the Senate’s health-care bill begins to shrink the federal deficit. Senators return to Washington on Monday from a week-long Thanksgiving break and are expected to begin debating Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s health-care reform bill. Reid needs the support of all 58 Democrats and the Senate’s two independents for the bill to pass. source: mctdirect.com

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POLICe BlOTTER Nov. 21 1:42 A.M. | Fire Alarm Mid Pines Road Units responded to alarm at Beef Education Unit. No problems found. Electronics notified. 2:40 A.M. | Assist Another Agency Off Campus RPD requested assistance. Four student were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. One student was arrested and charged with assault and referred to the University for same. Three students were referred for drug violations. 9:20 A.M. | Check Person Owen Hall Officers observed subject entering building without using key. Officers spoke with student who had misplaced key. 12:46 P.M. | Check Person Dan Allen Deck Officer spoke with student sitting in vehicle. Student was using laptop to do work. 2:39 P.M. | Suspicious Person Poe Hall Staff member reported subjects loitering in hallway. Officer did not locate anyone matching description. 3:51 P.M. | Larceny Bragaw Hall Student reported bicycle stolen. 4:10 P.M. | Larceny Owen Hall Student reported money stolen from mailbox at residence hall. 11:09 P.M. | Drug Violation Wolf Village Report of possible drug violation. Officers did not locate any problems.

University Theatre presents It’s A Wonderful Life, a Life Radio Play Thompson Hall, 8 p.m. Thursday AutoCad Level 1 McKimmon Center, 9 a.m. Hang it Up! Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 8 p.m.

11:45 P.M. | Fight Dan Allen/Founders Report of subjects fighting. Officers did not locate any problems. Nov. 22 12:33 A.M. | Alcohol Violation Hillsborough Street Officer observed student needing assistance. Student was issued referral for underage alcohol violation and given escort to Greek Court. 3:35 A.M. | Vehicle Stop Hillsborough Street Nonstudent was issued citation for stop light violation. 11:06 A.M. | Traffic Stop Morrill Drive Student was issued citation for speeding. 11:12 A.M. | Fire Alarm Clark Dining Hall Units responded to alarm caused by burned food. System reset. 11:53 A.M. | Larceny Bragaw Hall Student reported bicycle stolen. 3:47 P.M. | Suspicious Person Varsity Drive Lot Report of suspicious subject. Officer located nonstudent regarding activity. No reports on file. No further action taken. 9:45 P.M. | Welfare Check Wood Hall Officers checked on welfare of student. 11:32 P.M. | Suspicious Incident Vet School Officer observed suspicious incident. E-mail was sent to construction company for followup.

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Council raises awareness for senior gift Yellow tags around campus encourage seniors to ‘leave their mark’ Jessica Neville Staff Writer

The Senior Class Council has placed yellow tags of different sizes around campus to promote donations for the senior class gift. The class of 2010 voted in early September to leave the University with a new bell for the Bell Tower as part of the Finish the Bell Tower Campaign. The tags give examples of different gifts from senior classes in the past as well as other donations given by alumni and community members. Senior Class Council member Neil Ballentine, a senior in biology, said the tags are meant to spread awareness about the important role private giving plays in the success of the University. “We want students to realize that a lot of things they see and use every day come from private donations,” Ballentine said. “Senior class gifts are a way for students to be a part of that giving.” The Senior Class Council will be accepting donations in the Brickyard from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day this week as a part of Senior Week. Students will also have the opportunity to ask friends and family to do-

nate money, according to Senior Class President Jay Dawkins. Dawkins, a senior in civil engineering, said he hopes sePhoto illustration by kevin cook niors will want to leave their The Finish the Bell Tower tem, which is still in use today.” own mark on the campus just Robbins said his goal is to as other seniors have left their Campaign began two years ago when Matt Robbins, a gradu- pick up where the class of 1948 mark in the past. “Any contributor who do- ate student in architecture, set left off and finish the Bell Towout to finish the er as it was originally planned. nates at “This is about more than seventy-year least $ 210 putting new bells in the bell old project. w i l l h ave “The original tower,” Robbins said. “It’s their name Bell Tower was about students giving back to engraved de s i g ne d i n their alma mater in order to on the out1920 but could affect the greater community. side of the not be finished Students who contribute to this bell and will because of the campaign will be making hisalso be recGreat Depres- tory. They will be able to take ognized as sion,” Robbins their children back to the Unia part of the said. “The se- versity one day and show them Chancellor’s nior classes of their name on the bell.” Circle GivRobbins said he has no doubt 1941 to 1948 ing Society,” Senior Class President put money to- the project will be successful, Dawkins Jay Dawkins gether to buy because the Bell Tower is a said. “We bells for the symbol of the University that a l s o have class T-shirts and Finish the tower but only raised enough connects alumni, students and money to buy an electronic sys- the Raleigh community. Bell Tower shirts for $20.10.”

“We want students to realize that a lot of things they see and use every day come from private donations.”

VICTORY CAKE! Want to continue the celebration of the football team’s win over the previously ranked Tar Heels? The Senior Class Council is providing victory cake for seniors on the Brickyard beginning at 11:30 a.m. until it runs out. Source: Jay Dawkins

The size of the bell the senior class will donate depends on the monetary donations received, according to Dawkins. “I would love for our senior class to raise $30,000 for the bell,” Dawkins said. “The larger the bell, the more space for names of senior contributors.”

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“Who’s going to organize it? That problem can’t be Athletic’s because they are looking for a turn-key solution,” Dawkins said. Benjamin Rusche, sophomore in microbiology, said Student Government should make it a priority to get students to the game. “I feel like Student Government should be involved because it’s their job to represent the students,” Rusche said. He said there were many problems with the system that need to be addressed. “The time I rode the Red Terror was terrible. Maybe it’s gotten significantly better,” Rusche said. Dawkins said SG was aware it was becoming a bigger problem last year but was not able to allocate the resources to fix it. “This year Student Government has done a good job of addressing the problems. With those improvements comes a lot more cost,” Dawkins said. “We were able to fundraise for it amongst University departments and groups like University Bookstore and University Housing and Athletics covered a large part of the cost. But this year, Dawkins said, SG was not successful with fundraising. “The ultimate solution is going to be collaborating between Transportation, Athletics and Student Government,” Dawkins said. “At some point, somebody’s toes are going to get stepped on.”

Four-Square BEFORE SUNSET

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Brian Schultz, a freshman in architecture design, eats dinner at Clark Dining Hall Sunday. University Dining has said there will be changes to its menus next semester due to student input.

MEALS

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Even with the remaining sunlight fading on the horizon, Matthew Coco, sophomore in biochemistry, smacks the ball out of his square during an evening 4-square game with friends. Coco and his friends noticed the court on the plaza between Turlington and Alexander a couple weeks ago and started playing Saturday. The 4-square court was set in brick back in September. Coco said he plans to continue playing in the coming weeks to blow off some steam in between his exams.

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Kristen Baughman, a junior in extension education, helped organize the focus groups as an intern with University Dining. She and two other interns went to dining halls and recruited 40 students who agreed to participate in the focus group, but only a few kept the commitment, according to Baughman. “I was disappointed because most of the students I connect-

ed with were excited to attend the focus group,” Baughman said. “However, the few students that came out were enthusiastic and gave wonderful ideas.” Gilmore said dining halls use the same menus and there should be no difference in the food quality. “We did have complaints about the pizza being better in Clark, but we have addressed that problem with a new brand of pizza in Fountain,” Gilmore said.

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{Our view}

It’s time to pass the buck on Red Terror T

The Facts:

The Red Terror bus service transports students from campus to football and basketball games and is a very popular service.

Our Opinion:

Operation of the Red Terror should be passed from Student Government to Transportation to ensure stability in the future.

he Red Terror game day bus service —which takes students from campus to football and basketball games — is the only way that many student fans can attend events at Carter-Finley Stadium and the RBC Center. Student Government –which operates the Red Terror buses – is trying to get N.C. State Transportation to take over operation in the future. This would be a positive change because of the very nature of SG’s internal operations. Unlike a campus department, Student Government changes hands every year. Put-

ror comes from both Student Government and Athletics. Last year, Athletics claimed funds and operate the Red Ter- it has an operating reserve of ror buses in the first place? SG $1,175,000. While times are started the bus system because tough for every department on students demanded a game day campus and Athletics surely transit system and Transporta- will find ways to wisely use the tion was not willing to take on reserve, it still could lend more the task. When Student Gov- of a hand with the Red Terror. ernment implemented the Red With such funds at its disposal, Terror about five years ago, it you would think it could spare was projected to be cost-effec- $14,000 to transport direct fitive enough for SG to run one nancial supporters to their bus from their treasury. The games where they spend monprogram has proven to be ef- ey on drinks, food and memorabilia to support its programs. fective and popular. The funding for the Red Ter-

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief.

ting inexperienced people in charge of a serious task like the Red Terror is a risky strategy. The current administration has done a good job of managing the buses but they wisely recommend the takeover by Transportation to ensure future stability. According to SG, this year the Red Terror program is on budget and without any serious incidents. This leaves a more fundamental question: why does Student Government have to provide

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n Vance County — just to the north of Raleigh — 48 percent of children are on food stamps as is 40 percent of the county’s African American population. In the riche st cou nt r y in the world — mere miles away from the Research Triang le — 28 percent of a Russell county’s popWitham ulation canViewpoint Editor not afford its groceries. Wake County is not hurting as deeply as Vance and other impoverished counties in North Carolina, such as Halifax, Martin and Edgecombe County, that have had their number of people on food stamps grow substantially in the last year. The problem is no less urgent. A report released earlier this mont h by the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicated that families in 17 million households had difficulty providing enough food for their household at some time in the last year. Worse still, many families who are eligible for food stamps — now called food assistance after a federal rebranding effort during the Bush administration — fail to receive their benefits. Almost a third of Americans don’t receive their stamps, despite a reduction in the stigma food stamps formerly conjured. Many futurists — people who attempt to discern future world trends — look at population growth as the greatest food-related challenge facing the world in the next century and bemoan how we’re all going to die from a warming atmosphere. They say we’ll never be able to feed the population down the road and will be flooded when the ice caps revolt against our sport utility ways. The population models and Al Gore types are persuasive, but I have faith in our ability to remedy some of the ills down the road; international financing and engineering prowess can go a long way.

What I’m worried about are the millions of American children who wake up hungry each day, the parents who can’t afford the basics and the families who went without on Thanksgiving. The global warming hypothesis will still be here in a decade, as will the incredible population growth in Asia — the hungry in our midst may not. According to the New York Times, nearly 36 million families are now enrolled in the federal food assistance program. Another recent USDA study reported that many families are still not receiving the food-assistance benefits they’re qualified for. In North Carolina alone, 1.3 million residents were eligible for food stamps in 2006 — a number that has definitely grown during the last two years. Of that population, only 67 percent received their benefits — coincidentally, the same as the national average. This statistic is pathetic and shows a weakness on a state and national level. The stigma may be gone from the food assistance program and its enrollment increasing, but the results aren’t good enough. We are facing a national problem. Most students, myself included, hope for snow days and the chance to take a day off from school. That’s not the way my hometown school district sees it. In Washington, D.C., where many students receive their only two warm meals of the day at school, the school board does everything it can to keep schools open. It knows how many children would go hungry if schools close. National hunger is a difficult concept to grasp and act upon, but at the very least we need to be aware of it and remember those in our local communities who are staring at empty pantries this holiday season. Simply making others and yourself aware of the availability of food assistance would be a big step in the right direction.

“ The stigma may be gone from the food assistance program ... but the results aren’t good enough”

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Have you used the Red Terror service this semester? Why or why not? by Kimberly Rochester

“Yes, I used it to go to the Pittsburgh football game. I don’t have a car and it was convenient.”

“Happy Thanksgiving! Now get back to work.”

Ben Byrom, senior in arts applications

A conservative argument for renewable energy

rankly, I don’t really care one way or another about whether or not global warming exists, and if it does exist I don’t care whether or not human activity has caused t he g lobe to wa r m. The theories and arguments Benton about the Sawrey issue have Senior Staff devolved Columnist into political mudslinging and miss the bigger picture of the climate and energy issues. This past week’s revelation that groups of climate change scientists are colluding to manipulate and present data in a manner that reflects positively on their point of view casts even more doubt on the actual science of the issue. Science is supposed to be free of politics, but I’m not sure that’s the case anymore. Putting science to the side, I’m going to make a conservative argument for the whole idea of going “green.” Non-renewable fuels like coal and gasoline are currently meeting our nation’s energy needs. Eventually, they’ll run out. Coal will become scarce and oil will become more and more expensive. Of course, currently, we’re blessed to have plentiful, inexpensive supplies of these fossil fuels and every day we’re discovering new supplies and more ef-

ficient ways to harvest our current supplies. Regardless of the new supplies we keep finding, they’re all finite sources of energy. The future is in renewable and more efficient sources of energy simply because one day the fuels we use now will run out. Rather than moving toward a “greener” environment, we need to re-brand this campaign toward a more sustainable future. We need to think about this in an economic perspective. Currently, ou r nat ion is running a tremendous trade deficit and a large part of that comes from our dependence on foreign oil. In 2008, we imported $453 billion in petroleum products – American dollars that could be staying in the United States if we found ways other than oil and gasoline to fuel our energy needs. To keep the American dollars in our country, we need to be on the forefront of developing these renewable technologies. We do not need to replace one import with another by waiting for another nation to develop the technology. The government needs to subtly encourage research and development with tax credits, subsidies and direct research money through universities. Since the end of the Cold War, Federal money being funneled to universities for research has declined substantially. Instead of wast-

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ing money on useless pork projects, Congress needs to increase university research funding so we maintain our competitive edge internationally. As a nation, we’ve fashioned our manufacturing around producing high tech, innovative and complex products. The future of innovation is in finding efficient energy delivery systems and renewable energy sources t hat ca n be implemented on a national scale. It is important for the health of our economy and the f ut u re of our society to find new renewable sources of energy to supplant the imported energy we rely on and it’s just as important that we are on the forefront of this development. Renewable and more efficient sources of energy are the next field of possibilities for economic development and the United States need to capitalize on this opportunity rather than remaining entrenched in the past. Regardless of the science, a renewable energy push will be good for the economy and for the United States.

“The future is in renewable and more efficient sources of energy”

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“Yes, I needed to get to the football game a few weeks ago. It is really convenient unless it’s really close to game time, then it gets really crowded.” Austin Mack sophomore, civil engineering

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What are you doing over Thanksgiving Break? 11% I don’t care because it doesn’t affect me

19% Studying for finals

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22% Shopping on Black Friday

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Will you abide by the new texting-whiledriving ban? • Yes • No • I don’t care because it doesn’t affect me Visit www.technicianonline.com to cast your vote.

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Preparing for veterinary school takes time and effort Story By kathleen Hebert | photo illustration By david mabe

Students and faculty find the road to veterinary school challenging and rewarding. Acceptance to veterinary school can seem impossible to achieve at times. Between the rigorous academic requirements and high tuition fees, students can easily be turned away from the pre-vet track during their time as undergraduates. However, the minimum requirements are at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for residents, a GRE score within or above the 50th percentile and at least 40 hours of college science credits. Although there is not a specific pre-veterinary degree available at the University, students can major in a variety of things to prepare for a preveterinary route: animal science, biology, nutrition science, poultry science and zoology. Tria Metzler, a senior in animal science and Pre-Vet Medical Association club, is now awaiting acceptance to one of her three choices: N.C. State, Cornell or Perdue. “I’m the typical ‘I’ve loved animals since I was four’ person,” Metzler said. “I just made the grades and tried research the summer before my freshman year.” Metzler said she believes many students become disenchanted with the pre-vet track after experiencing the clinical side of medicine and the strenuous academic coursework. “A lot of people realize that the clinic is too much,” Metzler said. “It’s a combination of the classes and a reality check. Once at college, you realize that it is pretty intense.” Her advice to students wishing to attend vet school: “Get involved as quickly as you can.” Try a lot of different things vetbased outside your interests. It’s the best way to figure out if vet school is right.” Those interested should consider the Pre-Vet club, which meets every other Monday in Bostian 3712. Joann Crawford, a junior in animal science, is a student who decided against vet school. After working in a kennel for most of high school and college, Crawford began making other plans after graduation, despite her original goal to become a vet. “I realized I had lost the passion to be a vet,” Crawford said. However, Crawford said she does not think the University failed to motivate her as a prevet student.

“The University is not the in- have to have the requirements dividual, so they can’t change a that the vet school wants you person’s mind,” Crawford said. to have.” Carver said students should Crawford said that students should assert themselves and not do one special curriculum grab opportunities to work unless the department has tailored that to the vet school. with a vet first hand. “If you have not worked at Some departments have done an animal hospital or gotten that by offering a science and an internship, shadow a vet tech track, where the science and see what life would be like track is linked to the vet school. According to Carver, a lot of for you,” Crawford said. “It’s easy to get a job at a kennel be- getting into vet school is getcause employers need help over ting the stuff outside of school breaks, so they hire enough — the experience you get with people or working at a research people to cover shifts.” But students in pre-vet are lab. Those types of things are renot all work and no play. Donna Carver, an extension ally important. As long as you poultry veterinarian and as- are doing those, you can be any sociate professor, serves as the major because they all prepare Pre-Vet club’s faculty adviser you for the book stuff.” Carver said and she ento start as earcourages her ly as possible, club members including to socialize. the summer “The ones before startthat don’t go ing college. to the socials Keeping track don’t get as of your progmuch out ress throughof the club,” out col lege Carver said. becomes es“They go ice Donna Carver, extension poultry sential once skating or go veterinarian and associate you reach to the movies. professor the final days Then t hey before graduhave things that are related to service, like ation. “You will have an adviser,” they go to the zoo and volunCarver said. “When I came teer for Halloween.” According to Carver, stu- along, they weren’t advising dents also go out to wild ani- for vet school, but it’s gotten a mal preserves and participate lot better. “ Carver said that a student in Habitat for Humanity. The people that attend those events needs to get an adviser that makes you feel comfortable have a lot of camaraderie. Carver has been the faculty and try to go ahead and map adviser for five years, but be- out what you need to be doing. “[It is] never too early to start cause its members so are responsible and enthusiastic looking for summer internabout their field, Carver said ships,” Carver said. “I would the club runs itself for the most even start looking at the application process as a freshman part. “The officers meet every because you are going to have week with each other or the to do that around the end of entire club, and they actually your junior year.” Carver said that she recomdo everything there is to do,” Carver said. “They plan what mends students to see what they want to do and monitor they have to do and what the requirements are because they who is active.” According to Carver, the club don’t need to be three months is so amazing because it is made away from applying and realize up of people from all different they are missing something. So for those wishing to bemajors. “It’s not like these peo- come veterinarians, get inple come to the club being volved on campus in extracurfriends. ,” Carver said. “They ricular activities and off camhave to depend on each other pus in practical experience to and push each other to do what keep on the right track. needs to be done.” Although most pre-veterinary students major in either animal science or zoology, Carver said she warns against specialization too soon. “You can’t just take animal science,” Carver said. “You

“I would even start looking at the application process as a freshman”

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Chris Kelly, a senior in veterinary medicine observes as Dr. Szabo, a third year surgical resident exposes the spleen of Kes during a scheduled spleenectomy at the NC State Vet school.

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play You may have seen the movie a hundred times, but chances are you’ve never seen this beloved holiday classic come to life as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. The ensemble of characters brings the town of Bedford Falls to the stage, and George Bailey to the fateful Christmas Eve when as he contemplates ending his life, he finally realizes what a difference he makes in the lives of others.

Thursday, December 3 at 6pm • Gregg Museum of Art & Design

Artists & Objects Lecture Series:

Drs. Norman & Gilda Greenberg Drs. Norman and Gilda Greenberg will speak about their collection of Native American artwork, portions of which were recently gifted to the Gregg Musem and are now on display.

Thursday, December 3 at 7pm • Stewart Theatre

The Holiday Concert

It’s a jolly time of year! Hear your favorite holiday tunes performed by the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Ensembles in Music @ NC State’s annual Holiday Concert. What a great way to start your holiday festivities!

Saturday, December 5 at 8pm • Stewart Theatre

Grains of Time

For more than four decades, the Grains of Time have been part of NC State’s campus life. Performing a wide variety of music with the use of just eight men’s voices, the group remains one of a kind when compared to most collegiate a cappella groups. Enjoy “the Grains” in this special fall performance!

The Technician staff is always looking for new members to write, design or take photos. Visit www.ncsu.edu/sma for more information.

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Features Life & style

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lifestyles Adidas launches “Star Wars” line in 2010 Adidas Originals is launching a collection of Star Wars-themed sneakers and clothing for the 2010 spring/summer season. While adidas has released teaser images of the “Stormtrooper” sneakers, they have not yet released a full picture of these shoes. Adidas is also adding Darth Vader-themed sneakers, Skywalker-themed sneakers, Yoda-themed sneakers and Han Solo-themed sneakers.

Spotted in the Brickyard Photo & story by Marisa Akers

echnician’s weekly “Spotted in the Brickyard” highlights a fashionable student found in the Brickyard or elsewhere around campus. From eclectic and vintage to classic and chic, Technician will be sure to bring you fresh looks every week.

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Scarves add personal touch Story By meredith Faggart | photos By Luis Zapata

he much-loved classic scarf has been seen throughout fashion history for many years. Having many practical purposes in any person’s wardrobe, it allows someone to stay warm and, as Rebecca Steeves, a freshman in meteorology, said, “add a touch of uniqueness.” While scarves come in different fabrics and sizes, there are a few ways to wear this enduring item so as to add a pretty pop to any outfit.

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Teachers report buying hungry students food

According to a new report released by “Share Our Strength,” which surveyed teachers across the country about hunger in America’s classrooms, 63 percent of teachers have reported buying food for hungry students with their own money.

Caitlin Zanga, a freshman in meteorology, folds the bandana scarf in half and then fold the top of it down twice.

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She wraps the bandana scarf around her neck.

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To finish off, Zanga double knots the scarf.

1 2 3 Ginny Vanderburg, a freshman in chemistry, shows off her outfit in SAS Hall Tuesday. “I try to do my own thing and try to stay comfortable, not really fancy or something like that,” Vanderburg said about her personal style. “[I like] something comfortable that I can wear easily during the day and make it OK for the night.” Shoes: Lebo’s, $100 Jeans: Delia’s, $50 Shirt: $5 Cardigan: Anne Taylor, $20 Scarf: Gift

Rebecca Steeves, a freshman in meteorology places a long scarf around her neck, leaving an equal length on both sides.

Wolfpack Rants and Raves

She throws one side of the scarf over the opposite shoulder and behind her neck. Steeves then lays the rest of the scarf down for a finished look.

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“I really hate that hill near Winston. What is this, a hiking trail?” “I really hate the construction on Hillsborough Street. How am I supposed to get to class on time when they keep changing the pedestrian walkways around?” “The worst is when it rains, and, as you are carefully avoiding puddles, you step on a loose brick and it splashes water all over you shoes. Reason number 798 for why I hate bricks.” “I can’t stand it when all the sorority girls wear cowboy boots. Most of them have never even seen a real horse, much less ridden one. Total posers and that makes me angry.” “We don’t live on the North Face so why do all the fraternity boys act like we do, but simultaneously wear boating shoes, like Sperrys or flip flops.” “I love the new Park Shops. They are beautiful and house great coffee and food.” “I love the new Park Shops. They are beautiful and house great coffee and food.”

Stephanie Seals, a freshman in chemical engineering, folds her scarf in half and places it behind her neck. She then wraps the scarf around her neck and places the loose end through the hole on the opposite end.

Finally, Seals pulls the scarf through the hole for a classic look.

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Volleyball topples archrival Heels, 3-2 Team pulls out five-set match to earn first ACC win Brent Kitchen Staff Writer

On a Wednesday when four State senior volleyball players said their last good byes to Reynolds Coliseum, the team pulled out its biggest victory of the season, trumping North Carolina in a back and forth five-set affair. The match started off as many have for the Wolfpack this season, with the team dropping the first set in close fashion. The Heels jumped out to an early 8-2 lead behind six UNC kills and two State errors. They held this margin until 1711, when the Pack was forced to use a timeout. Following the timeout, the team came out firing, fighting back to 22-19. However, North Carolina was able to pull out the set 25-22. Coach Charita Stubbs said despite the early play, the team kept faith in its game plan. “We continued to fight,” Stubbs said. “And that’s a sign of maturity by our team and just a full on belief in what we’re doing.” The second set saw different results for a Pack team that had not won a set in ACC play since

Oct. 2. The two teams stayed close, with the set seeing 10 tied scores, including a tie at 23-23. However, two blocks from junior middle blocker Jana Angel and sophomore outside hitter Isis Gardner sealed the deal for the 25-23 set win. State was also able to pull out a close third set which featured seven tied scores to earn a 25-22 set win. Carolina did not give up in the fourth set, hitting a match high .344 while the Pack hit a match low -.091. The Tar Heels grabbed the set 25-10. “Carolina pretty much handed it to us in the fourth set,” Stubbs said. “But we didn’t let it bother us or shake us at all.” The fifth and deciding set saw just one tied score at 14-14. Back-to-back kills from junior setter Alex Smith and sophomore outside hitter Kelly Wood gave the team something it had not earned all year: a win. Junior defensive specialist Taylor Pritchard said the feeling she had when the last point was won was remarkable. “I don’t think I have ever rushed the court as fast as I did when that last point went down,” Pritchard said. “It was an amazing feeling.” Smith attributed the victory to the team finally playing a consistent game. “We just played our game,” Smith said. “We didn’t let them

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In Reynolds Coliseum Wednesday, junior defensive specialist Taylor Pritchard jumps into a hug with her teammates after winning the fifth set 16-14. Pritchard had nine defensive digs during the match. State beat UNC 3-2.

affect us at all, so that’s why we were able to pull out this win.” Senior middle blocker Lisa Kretchman and senior outside hitter Keri DeMar led the Pack in kills with 15 and 14 respectively. Angel said she will never forget the victory.

“It feels phenomenal,” Angel said. “The combination of beating Carolina, saying good-bye to our seniors and it being the last home match, all those emotions rolled into one, I don’t think anything will ever top that memory.”

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memoration of his contributions to the team. “As soon as I let it go, I realized I should have kept it for coach Bible,” Wilson said. “It was my best throw of the day. Whoever caught it should feel special.” The Pack may not be bowl-bound, but w inning the upper hand in this longtime rivalry has won it bragging rights and a sense of accomplishment. O’Brien is nowhere near distraught about not qualifying for a bowl game, though. His reaction is quite the opposite, resulting in a feeling of relief rather than disappointment. “Thank God it’s over,” O’Brien said. “I mean, I don’t think we could go play in a bowl game if we had to.” Even though the Wolfpack is not bowl-bound after a season riddled with aff lictions, it showed the 57,583 fans in attendance that it was not going quietly, giving the 17 seniors an excellent way to end their time at State. “[This victory] means a tremendous amount to this program,” O’Brien said. “[People are] going to ask how their senior year was, and they’re going to say, ‘We beat Carolina.’ And that’ll sum up their year.”

— beating a storied rival or earning hardware? Which do you think is better for recruiting, beating UNC or making it to a bowl game? Neither game mattered. Both teams’ seasons were far beyond consequence. Pack fans were able to hold onto that one positive after seasons full of failure, but that shouldn’t be enough. Beating Carolina didn’t save the season; it just added an exclamation point to the end of it. State fans and students need to demand postseason results instead of taking solace in modest victories in a rivalry State hasn’t really been a major player in for years. Ask almost any Carolina or Duke fan and they will tell you that while any game against N.C. State is a major one, it isn’t one they’ll ask off work for. The students and alumni of N.C. State donate far too much of their hard-earned money toward N.C. State’s athletic mediocrity for one day of victorious, fleeting bliss. Suffering through this football and volleyball season for one weekend may be enough for some, but it’s important to remember that we’re supposed to have that bliss all year long. Beating Carolina was incredible. But let me know if that keeps you warm this December while the Heels are attempting to add to their trophy case.

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Football

Commentary

O’Brien and Pack make it three straight against rival, winning 28-27

‘Beat Carolina,’ if nothing else

Roller-coaster season ends with win Pack falls to Commodores The women’s basketball team fell to No. 21 Vanderbilt, 77-71 in the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament championship game. The Commodore’s led by as much as 20 points before the Pack trimmed the lead to 73-65 in the second half before Vanderbilt pulled away. Nikkitta Gartrell led the team with 15 points, followed by Lucy Ellison with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Ellison was also named to the all-tournament team. State had beaten Northwestern on Friday 76-67 to advance to the championship game.

Kate Barnes Staff Writer

The Pack’s season has been one of lopsided losses, unfulfilled expectations, injuries and, most recently, a win against rival Carolina, which has seemed to cancel all of it out. State’s 28-27 win over the Heels Saturday gave the Pack its third consecutive win over its rival and gave the coaches, the fan base, the team and especially this year’s seniors a great finish to the season. Coach Tom O’Brien said this season was one plagued with unforeseen circumstances, but he believes this weekend’s victory has reinforced belief in the team and the program, and is excited the seniors’ final game in Carter-Finley was a victory. “[This win] was great for the kids, and especially the seniors,” O’Brien said. “We are all happy for them. It has been one of my toughest years as a head coach with everything that has happened to us. The team could have folded but we continued to play hard and remain tough and physical.”

Source: N.C. State Athletics

Wrestling splits weekend matches The wrestling team went 1-1 over the weekend. State first defeated Oklahoma City 36-8 early on Saturday, before falling to No. 11 Oklahoma 26-15. Redshirt senior Taylor Cummings, junior Darrius Little and freshman Dale Shull won both of their matches, while seven State wrestlers one a match during the road trip. The Pack is now 2-2 on the season Source: N.C. State Athletics

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Late-game heroics by redshirt senior defensive tackle Alan-Michael Cash and senior safety Clem Johnson helped to seal the Pack’s victory. Cash’s blocking of a 38-yard field goal attempt by Tar Heel kicker Casey Barth and Johnson’s interception of quarterback T.J. Yates helped to preserve the one-point win for the Pack. Offensively, the Pack was paced by redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson, who went 20-27 with four touchdown passes, giving him 31 on the year. Junior wide receiver Owen Spencer caught four passes totaling 130, while ending the season as the nation’s leader in yards-per-catch with 24.42. Johnson attests to how this win over UNC was even more important than ever, particularly because it’s his last year. “The UNC game is big no matter what,” Johnson said. “It’s been a down year for us, but we were motivated to beat them.” One of the main motivations to win this game was offensive coordinator Dana Bible’s recent diagnosis of leukemia. Upon the team’s victory, Wilson threw the game ball into the stands in celebration, but realized soon after that the ball was to be given to Bible in com-

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At Carter-Finley Stadium, Redshirt graduate defensive end Willie Young jumps up after redshirt senior defensive tackle Alan-Michael Cash blocks the UNC field goal attempt Saturday. Young had five tackles during the game, three solo and two assist. State beat UNC, 28-27.

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Men’s basketball

Pack rolls past New Orleans, 69-52 Smith scores 20, State improves to 5-0

Tuesday Men’s Basketball vs. Northwestern RBC Center, 7 p.m.

Sean Klemm Senior Staff Writer

Thursday Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m.

The Wolfpack jumped out to an early 14-3 lead in Sunday’s game against University of New Orleans and never looked back en route to a 69-52 victory. New Orleans, however, did not go down without a fight. The Privateers came within seven points, but State managed to put together an 11-0 run to regain control. “When you get up on a team, and this is something we’ve faced all year, this short year, this short season, is getting up and not knowing how to play with the lead,” head coach Sidney Lowe said. “Basketball is a game of runs. They’re going to muster up enough energy to come back at you, and you have to be able to withstand it.”

Friday Swimming and Diving in the Ohio State Invitational Columbus, Ohio, All day Wrestling in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Las Vegas, Nev., All day Saturday Men’s Basketball vs. Marquette Milwaukee, Wisc., 3p.m. Swimming and Diving in the Ohio State Invitational Columbus, Ohio, All day

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Standings UNC @ N.C. State

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The Pack was led by junior forward Tracy Smith, who recorded 20 points and eight rebounds, and junior guard Javier Gonzalez with 13 points and eight assists. Sophomore forward C.J. Williams and senior forward Dennis Horner contributed twelve and ten points, respectively. Players and coaches alike agree the team is making strides in the right direction. “We’re making a lot of progress so far,” Gonzalez said. “A lot of the young guys and the older guys are getting more in sync, and we are getting a better feel for each other.” Highly-touted freshman Richard Howell, a four-star recruit from Marietta, Ga., made his first appearance this season after undergoing knee surgery in October. The youngster battled nerves but made an impact in just seven minutes of playing time, scoring two points, grabbing two rebounds and dishing out one assist. “It feels good to play again.

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Game statistics vs New Orleans: NCSU

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I’ve been anxious to get on the court since I committed,” Howell said. “Actually, when coach Lowe said my name, I didn’t think he said it. I thought he made a mistake or something. I was kind of nervous at the table, but once I got in I felt pretty comfortable.” The Pack found much of its success with ball movement through the post players and tough defense. State shot 48 percent from the field, while holding New Orleans to just 35 percent shooting. “Well I knew they were going to double-team Tracy [Smith], because they always doubleteam the post,” Williams said. “So I had to be ready to shoot it to take some of the pressure

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off of the post players so they can keep going to work down there.” After going 3-0 in the Glenn Wi l kes Classic, where Tracy Smith earned tournament MVP honors and Horner was named to the all-tournament team, the Pack is playing with an air of confidence, due to its recent success. “Everybody is confident,” Smith said. “Everybody is playing together, everybody is on the same page and everybody wants to win. So, I think if we keep doing this, playing hard the way we’ve been playing, we’re going to be successful.”

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he football team defeated U NC-Chapel Hill this weekend by a final score of 28-27 in a pictureperfect ending for Tom O’Brien and his seniors. And with that, the shattered dreams of Wolf pack Nation reassembled themselves and the season will go in the record Kate Shefte books as a successful one. Sports Editor T he meltdown against Wake Forest? Not important. The bomb at Blacksburg? Distant history. The Pack’s 5-7 overall record will take a back seat because State knocked those pesky Tar Heels down a peg on their way to the postseason. But as I was walking to my car after the game, I heard a few drunken students chanting at a pair of Carolina alums decked out in baby blue. They asked amid peals of laughter if the ladies enjoyed the game. “At least we’re going bowling,” one of the girls hissed back. Can’t argue with that logic. I don’t mean to dampen anyone’s spirits here — beating Carolina was a great accomplishment, to be sure — but let’s take a look at what is really important to the Athletic Department and the school as a whole. The only time anyone in Raleigh pretended to care about Wolfpack men’s soccer this past year was when they defeated UNC in the opening round of the ACC tournament in penalty kicks. And last Wednesday, the Pack volleyball team, which hadn’t won an ACC match all year and only two games against Maryland back in October, rallied to defeat the Tar Heels at home in a game they were never supposed to stand a chance in. Suddenly, the total waste of a season had a bright spot. The volleyball team was no longer the laughingstock of the ACC — it was “the team that beat Carolina.” That is, to be sure, the more important of the two distinctions, as Lee Fowler would like you to believe. The football team has now beaten Carolina three years in a row with O’Brien at the helm, with the Tar Heels ranked two of those times. But one has to ask which is really important

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