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14 2009

Raleigh, North Carolina

Association’s fee creates controversy UNC System-wide Student Government receives fee from each student

Alanna Howard Correspondent

A fee each UNC System student must pay to fund a system-wide student government association has created controversy as students question what the money is earmarked for. In 2002 the UNC Association of Student Governments approved a budget that required a fee of a dollar from each student in the UNC system. The fee was appropriated to build an office for the UNCASG and travel expenses for the delegates. ASG President Greg Doucette said

an office was necessary because, in year’s past, the Association would move based on where the current president attended school. “Mail was literally going all over the place and there was no contact info for the Association because there was no home office,” Doucette said. The second use of student’s money goes to travel expenses for delegates and senators. According to the ASG’s Web site, prior to the budget approval, ASG was a dues-funded organization. “Its budget was minimal and anyone who attended its meetings had to pay for their own transportation, hotel rooms, etc,” the Web site said.

The result was low participation, especially from smaller schools with limited resources. When the Association presented its annual participation numbers to the Board of Governors, the BOG determined the group wasn’t adequately representing the student bodies of the different schools. The result was the creation of the fee so every school would have money given to represent their student body. According to the Web site, with the creation of the fee, ASG began covering the hotel costs for meeting attendees and also reimbursed travel expenses to the constituent Student Governments. The new travel funds

alone boosted participation in the organization substantially, in turn empowering the ASG President’s ability to influence debate on the Board. The budget is $202,500 annually with each dollar based on credit hours and will not be reviewed again until April 2010. Every full-time student is charged a dollar. Part-time students are charged based on the number of hours enrolled. The money is first used to pay the rent, utilities and travel expenses. Leftover money is approved at a board meeting for various programs on campuses throughout the system. The report of various uses for the left over money can be found on the As-

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sociation’s Web site, www.uncasg.org. In the past this money has been used to replace computers and implement programs on various campuses to enhance their student governments. According to Doucette, at NCSU, the fee goes mainly towards the “leadership side” instead of implementing programs across campus. Seven of the last ten years, the ASG president has been an N.C. State student. “The success of ASG has been a direct result of procedural changes based off of what the Student Government does,” Doucette said.

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Committee will not compromise Talley fee not “on table”, leaders will meet with chancellor today to iron out details Ty Johnson Editor-in-Chief

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Redshirt graduate defensive end Willie Young lunges at Murray State quarterback Niko Yantko in an attempt to stop a pass. Young recorded two sacks for 14 yards and forced a fumble in a strong defensive showing by the Wolfpack Saturday at Carter Finley Stadium.

Leaders, chancellor will work to improve campus, discuss Talley New projects, including renovations and sustainability initiatives, to kick off in the coming weeks Adair-Hayes Crane Correspondent

University leaders will meet with student leaders today to discuss plans towards moving forward with the new Talley Student Center. Plans for the new student center will include a Kay Yow Memorial. Students plan to dedicate a corner of the building, the one closest to Reynolds Coliseum, to Coach Kay Yow. It will be called the “Coaches Corner” and will be a place where students can gather and relax. Amanda Migliaccio, a sophomore majoring in social work, is anxious for the project to start. “I really can’t wait for Talley to be

spruced up because it’s the heart of campus,” Migliaccio said. “It’s where everybody hangs out and eats.” The team of students working on this project is a great team to sell the idea to University leaders, said Jim Ceresnak, student body president. “It has been a difficult process, but I am confident on Monday that we have the team of students to bring this to the student body,” he said. Student leaders have already received early donations towards the memorial. Chancellor James Woodward is pleased with the progress of that project. “We’re close to a level that we will discuss with student leadership on Monday,” Woodward said at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning. In addition to the Talley project, student leaders are also beginning a project to increase energy efficiency on campus. The program is called

PackPulse. PackPulse is an energy monitoring system that will be put into residence halls to determine exactly how much energy is used in the building at a time. Students will be able to view the amount of energy being used through a channel on their television screens. The project is designed to help students decrease the amount of energy they use. “What we’re doing is changing the culture and awareness of the students,” Ceresnak said. “We’ve had a lot of students from other campuses contact us about it.” In October, Owen and Syme residence halls will compete against each other to see who uses the least amount of energy throughout the month. According to Erin Williams, a sophomore in biology and a former resident of Owen, residents used a lot

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of energy there last year. “I think it sounds like a good idea because I know a lot of people would leave stuff plugged in even when they’re not using it,” Williams said. “I hope it makes people think more about using extra energy.” In addition to those projects, Ceresnak announced on Friday at the Board of Trustees meeting that a new student discount network will develop in the Hillsborough Street, Western Boulevard and Cameron Village areas. Students will be able to use their student ID to receive either a five or ten percent discount, Ceresnak said. Ceresnak is impressed with the reaction around campus regarding the new projects. “Students have really risen to the occasion here at our University,” he said.

Though the Talley Student Center fee is the “800-lb gorilla in the room,” Student Body President Jim Ceresnak said the fee review committee is taking a “business-as-usual” approach to its charge and won’t sacrifice the validity of other fees while the details of the Rally4Talley fee are determined. “I think it’s important that we go through the fee process fully,” Ceresnak said. “We’re going through the process as we would any other year.” Ceresnak said fee requests are lower than in the past and that the committee would evaluate the merits of every fee. But the fee-proposal process will be different this year, according to Student Senate President Kelli Rogers who said instead of submitting videos, proposals will be made in person and videotaped. The recording will allow proposal videos to be posted online for students to watch. Rogers said during Friday’s meeting the committee evaluated each department closely before even discussing fee increases. “We went over the history of all the fees, even if they weren’t requesting an increase,” Rogers said. “We saw how much on reserve each department had to make sure they weren’t routinely getting more money they deserve.” Rogers said the initial look at the fees was mostly on a preliminary basis, and that many of the fees would change before they are finalized for consideration. Rogers said the fees as they were drawn up would result in a 3.47 percent fee increase, but said it didn’t include any numbers on a Talley

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Corrections & Clarifications

Technician Campus CalendaR

Through amanda’s lens

September 2009

In Thursday’s page 3 story “Admissions are stable,” the number of admitted students was actually the number of students who enrolled at the University.

Technician regrets the error. Send all clarifications and corrections to Editor-inChief Ty Johnson at editor@ technicianonline.com.

Today Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

Weather Wise

Selling Yourself: Effective Resumes Williams Hall Room 2405, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Today:

Paul Zia Distinguished Lecture Series Raleigh Little Theatre, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

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Mostly Sunny. North winds around 5 mph.

Tuition Review Advisory Committee 1911 Building Room 138, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Frisbee brings friends together

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Chinese Culture: Experience China, A General Overview and Introduction Location TBA, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

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Partly Sunny. Highs in the upper 80’s. Light and variable winds.

Source: Chelsea Ingram, NCSU Meteorology

dward Markus, a sophomore in biological sciences, flicks the Frisbee to his friend on Saturday. “I’m just playing Frisbee with friends,” Markus said. “We’re just out to enjoy our Saturday.” In the background, Capen Rhew, a freshman in computer engineering, waits his turn. “We are just getting some exercise,” Rhew said. There is not much else to do on a Saturday without football tickets.”

U2 Trivia Win a Pair of Tickets

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Answer the questions below and turn in to the Technician office, 324 Witherspoon Student Center, by noon on Friday, September 18th. A winner will be drawn from all entries Friday afternoon. 1. What was U2’s original name? 2. When was the last time U2 played in Raleigh? 3. Who is the opening band for U2 on October 3 in Carter-Finley Stadium? 4. What was the name of the last band that played in Carter-Finley Stadium? 5. What is the name of U2â€™s most recent album/cd? 6. What is the name of the documentary starring The Edge? 7. What country is U2 from? 8. Who is the lead singer of U2? 9. Which one of the following films is not a U2 film?: • Rattle and Hum • U2: Under the Blood Red Sky • U2: RDU • U2 3D • Shine a Light 10. How many Grammy awards has U2 received for their album The Joshua Tree?

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Leader of the Pack taking applications

Leslie Robertson visits Raleigh

Leslie Robertson, a worldrenowned structural engineer, will speak to community members about his experiences and new-age architecture today at Raleigh’s Little Theatre. Robertson was the chief structural engineer of the former World Trade Center and redefined high-rise engineering and will be discussing the relationship between structural engineers and architects. Students can pick up free tickets in the main office of Mann Hall. source: ncsu.edu

Two students making outstanding contributions to the University in leadership, scholarship and community service will be named Leaders of the Pack at the Nov. 7 homecoming game against Maryland. To be eligible, students must have completed two semesters, be enrolled as an undergraduate and intend to return to the University in fall 2010. To apply, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be free from academic integrity probation and previous disciplinary probation. Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.

Black community joins together to fight disease The sociology department will hold a health education-training workshop for African-American students Sept. 19. The workshop will focus on preventing and fighting the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the black community. AfricanAmerican men and women 18 years or older will receive $20 for attending. For further information, students should e-mail NCSUhealthproject@gmail. com. source: Sociology Department

Investigation of Blagojevich advisor continues

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Space is available in these classes at the renovated NCSU Crafts Center: Enamel on Forms: The Cordial Cup (begins Sept. 14) How to Make Better Pictures (begins Sept. 15) Photographing Your Artwork (begins Sept. 17) Introduction to Stained Glass (begins Sept. 24) How to Use Woodshop Machines and Handtools (begins Sept. 29)

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Country Club Hills, Ill., mayor Dwight Welch said Sunday morning the girlfriend of Christopher Kelly has “lawyered up” and is no longer talking to police investigating the Saturday death of the former top Rod Blagojevich adviser. He also said police are searching for a man who went to Oak Forest Hospital while Kelly was being treated in the emergency room and claimed to be Kelly’s friend. The man, described by the mayor as a white male with gray hair, was looking for Kelly’s black Cadillac Escalade, which apparently was used to take Kelly to the hospital.

Terror group Protesters builds base under march on Capitol of thousands of Pakistani officials’ Tens protesters marched on the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, airing noses a wide range of grievances A Pakistani terrorist group that’s allied with al-Qaida and sends jihadists to Afghanistan to fight U.S. and government troops is building a huge new base in full view of the authorities in Pakistan’s most heavily populated province, locals and officials told McClatchy. Jaish-e-Mohammad (“Army of Mohammad”), which is linked to a series of atrocities, including an attack on the Indian parliament in Delhi and the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, has walled off a 4.5-acre compound three miles outside the town of Bahawalpur in the far south of the Pakistan’s heartland Punjab province.

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Friday-Sunday, Sept 18-20 Titmus Theatre, Thompson Hall

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rooted in a shared sentiment: seething anger at President Barack Obama and his farreaching agenda. Led by a fife and drum corps in period costumes, the demonstrators filled Pennsylvania Avenue and swarmed the Capitol grounds with a sea of bobbing placards and hand-lettered signs that spelled out a catalog of dissent. There were anti-abortion protesters and term-limit advocates. Critics of financial bailouts and the federal probe into CIA interrogation techniques. Marchers worried about rekindling inflation and upset about the soaring national debt. source: mctdirect.com

Amadeus

Unimpressive composer Antonio Salieri masquerades as Mozart’s friend, all the while scheming to discredit and humiliate the younger artist just as Mozart strives to impress the aristocracy with his brilliant compositions. The story of the ultimate rivalry!

Allergy Shots

Friday, Sept 18 at 8pm Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre

Lost in the Trees

The folk orchestra Lost in the Trees includes a fascinating collection of instruments: violin, viola, cello, trombone, french horn, tuba, accordion, bells, musical saw, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass and drums, among others. Limited availability.

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ELM Collective

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El Sabor! Talley Student Center Ballroom, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday Study Abroad Fair Talley Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Speaker: Angela Davis Stewart Theatre, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Night at the Museum: Battle of the smithsonian Witherspoon cinema, 7 to 8:45 p.m.

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Equal Opportunity Institute 2009-2010 Orientation Talley Student Center Walnut Room, 6 to 9 p.m.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Witherspoon Cinema, 9:30 to 11:20 p.m.

for all ARTS NC STATE performances Exhibitions are free.

Wednesday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m.

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POLICe BlOTTER Sept. 8 12:19 A.M.| Welfare Check Owen Hall NCSU PD checked on welfare of student. Everything OK. 3:14 A.M. | Check Person DH Hill Library Report of subject asking students for money. Subject left prior to officer’s arrival. 10:45 A.M. | Larceny Harrelson Hall Student reported theft of textbook. 11:40 A.M. | B/E Vehicle Syme Hall Student reported theft of wallet, Ipod, and GPS from locked vehicle. 3:38 P.M. | Traffic Accident Case Athletic Center Officers investigated accident between vehicle and bicycle. No injuries reported. 3:55 P.M. | Medical Assist Student Health Services Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. 3:56 P.M. | Traffic Stop Dan Allen Drive/ Sullivan Drive Staff member was issued citation for stop sign violation. 4:38 P.M. | Safety Program Off Campus Officer conducted safety program. 6:50 P.M. | Assist Other Agency Off Campus NCSU PD assisted Coast Guard in locating boat possibly in need of towing. Marine Sciences personnel were notified and determined all personnel were alright and boat had left the area. 6:50 P.M. | Safety Program Wolf Village Office conducted engraving program.

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Teen unemployment rises to highest percentage ever One in four teenagers unable to find job

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Faye Moussa, a senior in business administration, volunteers at BugFest Saturday to help educate the public about bees and beekeeping. “The bees are too young to have stingers. They have about 24 more hours until they are developed. They are harmless right now,” Moussa said. Moussa is currently enrolled in a Bees and Beekeeping course on campus. BugFest, an annual tradition, took place at the Museum on Natural Sciences.

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Student Senate President Kelli Rodgers said ASG has had its problems in the past; issues with lack of involvement and unequal representation of schools. ASG has had to evaluate where it spends the money and how in the future to put it to the best use, but it is “on the right track,” she said. “It has come a long way, it is now very affective at lobbying for student interests and demonstrating its stance on student issues. “Mainly the most important goal for ASG looking forward is to continue to challenge where the money is used and any ideas from students is always welcomed and valued,” she said. Student Body President Jim Ceresnack said the purpose of ASG, from the University’s perspective, is about advocating issues. “Being a member of ASG allows us to have a voice on the Board of Governors,” he said. “I agree the dollar fee is necessary. Student Govern-

ment has programs it needs to implement and during recent years participation numbers have gone up and there is much more involvement due to increased funds. This benefits everyone.” Student reactions to the fee indicated they both do not understand how ASG affected them or why a dollar is an inconvenience. Reid Vey, an undeclared freshman, said “I don’t mind the fee because it’s not large but I don’t care for politics so if it was any higher it might bother me.” Matt Cooper, a freshman majoring in communications, also did not mind the fee. “It’s not a big deal to me because it’s a dollar but I don’t know how that association affects me so if they raised the fee I would be upset,” Cooper said. As a result, smaller schools, such as Elizabeth City State or Fayetteville State University, have increased contact with the University’s student government to understand how they can “mimic” the University’s procedures. For students who do not approve of the way the Asso-

ciation is using student money, the Web site “I Want My Dollar Back.org” encourages feedback. The Web site is run by ASG and allows students to say how they think their money should be used, and recommend improvements for their school’s student government. A recent article in The Daily Tar Heel attacked the Association’s “waste” of student money and demanded Chapel Hill’s withdrawal from the Association. Doucette responded with a explanation on their home page detailing why the Tar Heel’s views were unfounded. Other schools like Appalachian State University have also complained about the Associations’ use of their money. In an article written in 2004 Appalachian State expressed concern over their lack of representation for grad students within the Association. Graduate student organizations are not represented on the ASG’s Council of Student Body Presidents and are still being charged money as if they were.

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fee. She said the committee will work hard to ensure no fees are looked over because of the Talley fee combined with the 6.5 percent fee increase cap. “Any increase in student fees affects students significantly,” Rogers said. “The Talley fee we know is going to be a significant fee. No matter what number is proposed, it’s going to be a high fee.” Rogers said the committee won’t let the Talley fee nullify the importance of fee increases that could benefit students in the short run, since many won’t benefit from the center during their undergraduate careers. “We don’t want to deny students a service in exchange for a Talley Student Center fee that they won’t see for years down the road,” Rogers said. “We want to make sure to keep this as equal a process as possible, especially for students who will graduate before the student center. Talley is a great legacy, but we want to make sure they don’t lose anything along the way.”

eastern University, said that many college graduates are struggling to find jobs, and those who are employed are in jobs once previously held by Arth Pandya teenagers. Correspondent “Half of college graduates The national teenage un- under age 25 are in jobs that employment rate stands at do not require college degrees, 25.5 percent — a rate three the highest portion in at least times that of the adult em- 18 years,” Sum said. As a result, more and more ployment rate. It is the highest level recorded ever teenagers across the nation since the Bureau of Labor are opting to focus on their started monitoring teen academics, foregoing the job unemployment rate in 1948. market until after graduation. Schroeder said students Carol Schroeder, the director of the University aren’t looking for jobs because Career Center, said over of the possibility of rejection. “Students want to stay in the past year, she has seen an alarming trend regard- their comfort zone, as finding a job is uncertain,” said Schroing teen employment. “The worse trend I’ve seen eder. “They don’t work because in the past year is that stu- they are anxious, and instead dents aren’t looking for jobs focus on their academics, foreas they should. Students are going the job process until after hoping things would even- they graduate.” Schroeder, who first started tually get better,” Schroeder said. “In a tough job mar- helping high school dropouts f ind jobs, ket, t here sa id t hat are a lot of students things you should start have to do, as early as and it takes possible time. It’s not to prepare like cramthemselves ming for an Carol Schroeder, the director of for the job exam.” the University Career Center on Tough why students should plan ahead market. “Once times have for employment help students also caused graduate, many students to change their ma- they will never have the rejors to a field of study with a sources that they have now,” higher rate of employment. said Scroeder. “From resume Nicholas Perry, a fresh- consultations, practice inman in First Year College, terviews, career fairs, and said the tough job market ePACK.” Seth Fankhauser, a freshforced him to reconsider his previous career choice. man in animal science, said “After speaking with my that waiting until his senior adviser, I found out the year or until after graduation possibility of getting a job might not be a good choice if with a forestry major wasn’t he wants to find employment looking good in four years. after college. “Seeing that it’s getting I’m looking into environmental technologies right tougher to get a job, I need to start preparing now so I won’t now.” Job opportunities for be without a job in four years,” teenagers are scarce, as Fankhauser said. With the job market lookthey must now compete with recent college gradu- ing dismal, and uncertainty of ates who are unable to find when it may recover, the best jobs, all the way to stay- option — and possibly the at home moms looking to only option — for America’s bring a second income into next generation may be to start preparing and be persistent. As the household. Andrew M. Sum, an eco- times get tough, it may be time nomics professor at North- to get creative.

“It’s not like cramming for an exam.”

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The Facts:

Throwing away plastic bottles will be banned for North Carolinians beginning Oct. 1. The measure is a response to reported statistics indicating that only 18 percent of the state’s residents use the available recycling programs.

Our Opinion:

The state could have come up with a more positive solution to its recycling issues than making plastic bottle disposal illegal.

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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.

our trip to the trashcan may never be the same. Throwing away plastic bottles will be illegal in the state beginning Oct. 1. The measure, which is intended to encourage recycling in North Carolina, will also require people to recycle wooden pallets and oil filters. Encouraging recycling is a worthwhile pursuit, but this directive sends North Carolina recycling in the wrong direction. Only 18 percent of North Carolinians recycle their plastic bottles. This is absurdly low considering 95 percent of residents have access to a recycling program. The problem is that access is not the same as availability. Access simply means residents could feasibly recycle; it

doesn’t mean recycling bins are as prevalent as trash containers. Until every trash bin is mated with a recycling container, the majority of people — the other 82 percent — will continue to choose the convenience of a trash container over the, oftentimes, added work of finding a place to recycle. The program aims to encourage residents to recycle by making it illegal to do otherwise. This sort of negativity is the wrong message to send. If we really wanted to get people excited about recycling, we would reward them for their efforts, not criticize them for

forgetting to recycle here or there. The ultimate hitch is that this program will put the burden of enforcement on the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the companies who collect trash and recycling. The law will not be upheld at individual trashcans but at disposal facilities and transfer stations. The DENR claims that recycling is a proven job creator. Isn’t there a way, though, to create these jobs in a positive manner? The “WE Recycle” program, originally “Chuck It,” at football and basketball games has been an incredible suc-

cess because it gives recycling a positive spin and makes it extremely accessible. Not every recycling situation is as easy a target as tailgating, but the sort of thinking that went into that program could surely be applied across the state. There are a lot of ways to encourage recycling: N.C. State has “WE Recycle” and provides an almost ample amount of recycling containers; other states provide small monetary incentives. These solutions may not be right for North Carolina, but surely the state could have come up with something better than a difficult to police program that provides no incentive for positive actions.

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hate it when people tell me to relax. Even if they mean it out of the goodness of their hearts, it still makes my blood boil. I believe I am this way because I want to do everything at once. I feel like if I don’t do it today I Marlena will never get it done. Wilson This is the Staff Columnist right attitude to have if you want to die an early death due to stress and high blood pressure. Being a college student can only escalate the anxiety to new heights. Attending college is like going to the buffet at Golden Corral. The choices are endless and it is easy to become overwhelmed. Do I have the pizza or the steak? What about stea k and pizza ? Will t he person next to me think I have tape worms because I am eating so much? This is t he par t when someone tells you to “relax”. Attending college gives an individual the ability to stretch his or her wings. College students have opportunities that few people get to encounter. At orientation they always tell you to “get involved” and “be an active member on campus,” but they do not tell you how to manage it all. Freshmen get enthralled with the various pamphlets and info sessions about campus organizations, but can’t figure out which one to pick. They then come to what sounds like the simplest solution: joining them all. This is a very bad idea. The truth is, as human beings, we can only do so much. There are only so many hours in a day and we have only so much energy we can expend. No one can do everything because, sadly, we attend N.C. State, not the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The idea of time management

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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary Mary Easley, you are a disgrace to the University. Your husband is a disgrace to this State. For the N.C. State students who do not follow state government in North Carolina and who have not been around this summer, let me tell you what has happened. Our wonderful speaker series organizer, Mrs. “I go to Europe and eat an $80 cheeseburger on the back of the taxpayer” Easley, who had a contract worth close to a million dollars, is the wife of our former governor, Mike Easley. Mike Easley is currently being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation and Federal Law Enforcement for his slimy dealings in real estate and campaign finance. Mary Easley’s lawyer is Tony Rand. Tony Rand is the Democrat majority leader in the NC Senate (The Democrats have had a majority in the senate since 1869!). Tony Rand controls the budget for the Democrat attorney general, Roy Cooper, and the Democrat

state auditor, Beth Wood. The attorney general and the state auditor are the ones investigating Easley. Conflict of interest? What needs to happen is that our chancellor, what is left of our faculty, those whose checkbooks are not being balanced by the Democrat Party and our students need to demand “change.” We need to demand that our tuition money is not going to fund political appointees. Thank you, Chancellor Woodward for having moxie, unlike the other Democrat clowns that formerly ran this great institution and for not giving sweet Mary her Southport mortgage payments on my dime. It does not matter who picks our new chancellor, but search committee, please do not look in the pockets of Democrat politicians to find someone. Ches McDowell sophomore, political science

Concerned about Talley Since the start of school in August, I have heard a lot about the new Talley Student Center and the Rally 4 Talley program. I am writing in response to this program. There are several issues that come to mind when I think about this project that make me uneasy. The first issue that comes to mind is obviously what the cost for a project of this magnitude will be. As a student, particularly as an out-of-state student, I believe we pay plenty of money as it is to attend this school. I read that the proposed way to fund this project was to increase student fees starting in 2010. I have fully grasped the concept that things cost money, but at a time when the economy is so unstable I don’t believe it is in the best interest of the student body to fund such a project, at least not at the present time. There are plenty of students out there who are struggling to

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must come into play. Joining every organization under the sun is not a good move because it can negatively affect your grades. It is true that learning is about more than getting a letter grade, but graduate schools and future employers may not see it like this. Everything that is done now should be moving you in a positive direction. Putting too much on your plate can have disastrous consequences. Along with slipping grades, being too involved will start to show in the organizations that you are a part of. People are not stupid and they can tell when you’re not pulling your weight. They are all going to want your full commitment and that is something you will not be able to give. I know from experience, this isn’t a pretty picture. The easiest way to get out of the time management jam is to narrow dow n what is most important to you. If you want to cont i nue you r education with graduate studies, join a club that is relevant to your major. They are bound to have faculty and community connections. If you enjoy sports, join an intramural team. Sororities and fraternities are also great ways to network and meet people. Pick an organization or two that goes along with your values and future plans. Unless you are Mariah Carey or Lindsay Lohan, it will be hard for you to glamorize your nervous breakdown. So, don’t have one. Find out what matters the most to you and dedicate yourself to it. If you focus on what you care the most about, you won’t have to hear “you need to relax” ever again.

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pay the tuition bill as it is, and with increased fees we will only be making it more difficult. The second issue is the environmental mark a project of this scale will leave. I’m not by any means a tree hugger, but I do spend time to think about what sort of an impact my actions will have on the environment. Is the current student center structurally unsound? Are there reasons that we cannot simply renovate the current student center, as opposed to destroying a functional building? Renovations would allow the current student center to be more environmentally responsible without placing an even larger strain on the wallets of students. There is always, undoubtedly, a need to grow and improve — a lesson we all learned growing up. But is it not a bigger, more powerful lesson to learn to appreciate and improve upon what you have? We have a great building on our campus in the current Talley Student Center, I personally do not see the need to replace the existing structure; it just needs some renovation. This is all simply opinion, I do not know the exact plan for funding the new student center, nor do I know how much a quality renovation would cost. But one thing I do know is that now is not the time to start taking on projects that are too big for our budget. If the school gets the approval to continue on with the project then I will support the effort, but until then I wanted to voice my concerns and let my voice be heard. Sharon Nye freshman, philosophy

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“I recycle, but I don’t think it should be outlawed — that’s too extreme. Where I’m from, it’s not that easy to recycle.” Shaneice Mitchell freshman, biological sciences

“It should. Plastic, the way it’s engineered, it’s made to last, and it does just that. The pacific ocean gyre is filled with trash. They have found plastic toothbrushes from the 1920’s. We don’t have the capacity for any more, it should be recycled.” Kathryn Ann Shawkey freshman, meteorology

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Car maintenance in 5 easy steps keeping vehicle in good condition leads to safety on the road Story By Rich Lepore | photos By Sarah Tudor

ttention N.C. State commuters, as well as anyone on campus who owns a car: there are certain things you should know about maintaining your vehicle that will significantly lengthen the life of your car and improve your overall enjoyment of the driving experience. These are not trade secrets, but they are the top five things everyone should know about maintaining their cars, with just enough detail included in order to do the job right.

Oil Change

Starting with the most basic consideration of car maintenance, oil changes are an integral part of keeping your car running smoothly. The oil in your car serves a crucial purpose – to lubricate the various moving parts in your engine – but it also cleans, seals and cools the engine in various ways. Now, the classic barometer for when to change your oil is “three months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first,” but in many newer cars, this is no longer the prevailing wisdom. In newer Honda models, for example, the manual only instructs you to change the oil every 7,500 miles. One further consideration is the type of oil that you use. While user’s manuals for each individual car will recommend a certain viscosity grade — i.e. 10W/40 — some people use different oil during different seasons. Then there is the matter of whether to use regular or synthetic oil, or a synthetic blend. Basically, what you need to know is simpler than all of that. Consult your user’s manual for the type of oil the manufacturer recommends and how often it should be changed. It is in Jiffy Lube’s best interest to tell you to change your oil every 3,000 miles, but that may not be necessary for your car. And about synthetic oil? The prevailing wisdom is not to bother with synthetic if your car is even relatively new because the minimal value is not worth the extra cost. However, when your car reaches the 100,000 mile mark, synthetic oil is proven to help extend the life of your engine.

Tires

As you drive your vehicle on a daily basis, your tires are slowly wearing away, but they do not all wear down equally if left to their own devices. If you have a front wheel drive car, for example, your front tires will wear much faster, especially if you accelerate quickly off the line. To prevent your tires from wearing out unevenly, tire rotation is recommended about as frequently as oil changes, or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. You can have this done at the same time as an oil change, and sometimes it is even included in the cost. That way, you won’t be driving on what my Grandmother liked to call “Baloney Skins” any time soon. Maintaining proper tire pressure and monitoring tread wear are also important things to do to prevent skidding or loss of control, and you should consult your manual for those details.

Brakes

Everyone has heard their friend’s beater car squealing to a halt as it pulls up at your house, right? It’s embarrassing, sure, but not maintaining your brakes can also be rather dangerous. Far before they become dangerous, however, they will become sonorous. Some newer cars actually have sensors on their brakes that artificially create the sound of squealing brakes to let you know it’s time to change your brake pads. And when you hear that squeal, either actual or simulated, you should take your car in before you do damage to your brake rotors and have to pay a lot more for the repair. As a general rule, however, I have heard that every 25,000 to 35,000 miles, you should have them changed. The key here is to find a repair shop that

you trust that will tell you honestly what condition your rotors and pads are in. Good luck!

Various Fluids

Fluids are another important aspect of keeping your car running smoothly and well. There are either four or five crucial fluids to check, depending on your car’s transmission type. In automatic cars, which are most common these days, you need to check the transmission fluid regularly. Keeping your transmission fluid at the proper level will prevent your transmission from failing, which is a costly repair. To check this or any other fluids, you first need to locate the container that holds that particular fluid inside your engine. There is no exact science to this as all cars are different, but your manual will usually contain a diagram, and the Internet is also an excellent resource. When you have located the fluid container, carefully unscrew the lid and using a towel or rag, wipe off the attached dipstick until it is clean. Next, reinsert the dipstick in one motion and pull it out again. Each dipstick will have markings on it telling you where the fluid level should be, and you can then compare what should be with what is. The other important fluids to check are: coolant, brake fluid, power-steering fluid and windshield washer fluid. This will prevent overheating in the summer, sundry braking and steering problems, and that ever-frustrating situation where you have a filthy windshield and your “squirters” aren’t squirting.

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Bennett Casey, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, checks the fluids under his BMW’s hood.

Cleanliness and Windshield Wipers

It may seem like a solely aesthetic consideration, but keeping your mirrors and windows clean is of the utmost importance to visibility. Seeing what is ahead, around and behind you is probably the most important aspect of safe driving because without data, decision making is impossible. Therefore, you should be particularly concerned about dirty windows and mirrors, for they can obscure your view of surrounding traffic and other drivers that may not be as careful as you hopefully are. The windshield is obviously the most important, so make sure your windshield wipers are new enough to do their job, and also pay attention to the inside of your windshield, which needs to be wiped down more often that you would think. Mirrors and other windows are also important data sources, so keep them clean as well.

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Check car windshield wipers regularly to make sure they are effectively cleaning the windshield.

Keeping your car clean and in excellent running order affects both the way you drive and how you feel about your vehicle. We spend a good portion of our lives in our cars, and keeping them in good shape will dramatically improve that experience. Plus, it is something in this chaotic life that is well within your control. And while it’s hard to give advice on where to park once you arrive at school, these tips will dramatically improve the experience of getting there, allowing you to commute in style. After all, the journey is everything.

The amount of oil remaining in a tank can be checked by pulling out the dipstick under the hood of the vehicle.

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Quick and easy eats Story By Laura Wilkinson | photos By Meredith faggart

nterested in some easy cooking ideas? Then check out these recipes! Apartment and dorm life can be challenging at times — especially when it involves stepping into the kitchen. However, with a breathe of patience, a bit of inspiration from the new movie “Julie and Julia” and a willingness to learn and make mistakes, one can learn a lot about the realm of cooking and baking.

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Helpful Hints: Make sure to wash your hands in between handling different ingredients to avoid sickness (like the dreaded swine-flu) and cross-contamination. A helpful hint from Joylyn Daniel, a junior in nutrition: sing the Happy Birthday song for the duration of hand-washing to make sure they have spent enough time getting good and clean.

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Try to wash the different dishes as you go along to avoid a large dish-washing session after you eat. Leftover fruit pizza are good for a sugary breakfast or late-night snack and leftovers beanie weenies are good for those lunch hours when you’re stuck in your room cramming for a test the next hour. All the ingredients are relatively cheap and can be used for more than just these recipes. Careful when peeling and slicing fruit, blood isn’t very tasty in your pizza.

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Students devote time and love to help local animals Shelter pets, caretakers seek additional student support

teers. Among those listed on its Web site are pet photographers, adoption assistants, clean team members, offsite event assistants, dog walkers and Briant Robey “cat cuddlers” — volunteers who Staff Writer nurture and socialize with the shelWhile students continue to involve ter’s cats. The Web site also indicates that the themselves in on-campus activities, Wake County’s animal center is bark- center receives over 9,000 pets each year, which causes it to rely heavily ing for help. The Wake County Animal Care, on volunteers to administer care and Control & Adoption Center, located attention to shelter animals. Several students from the United just off US-64 Business northeast of Methodist Wesley Raleigh, recently had Foundation Campus its groundbreaking Ministry worked as ceremony for an exfirst-time volunteers pansion that will be at the animal center complete in 2010. and talked about Though the center their initial experihas not yet released ence. blueprints of the “I like getting to new addition, JenJennifer Weideman, dogplay with all the nifer Weidema n, walking team captain at the anima ls,” Evely n dog-walking team Wake County Anial Care, Control Curtis, a sophomore captain at the cen& Adoption Center in chemistry, said. ter, said the new “They’re so cute! I’d expansion will provide air conditioning, increased ani- definitely [volunteer] again — I know mal holding areas and much-needed the animals need help.” Nicholas King, a senior in engifloor space. However, according to Weideman, neering, said he enjoyed his time at the 5,000-square-foot addition isn’t the Center. “I’ve really enjoyed walking the difthe only thing the shelter wants. “The addition has been a long time ferent dogs,” King said. “I’d definitely coming,” Weideman said. “With the come back to volunteer. It’s a good addition, we’re getting a lot more op- way to help out.” Weideman said the volunteering apportunities and looking for more day plication process is simple. help.” “All people have to do is [attend] The center offers a variety of different jobs and tasks for interested volun- one orientation session, and there’s an

“We get some allstar pets, and they just need a second chance.”

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SPCA animal care and behavior supervisor, Kay Magee, introduces Dorothy, a 4-month-old lab mix, to a group of young girls who are looking to adopt. Magee has worked at SPCA for two years. “I get to work with homeless pets and find them homes,” Magee said. “Finding the animals a home is definitely satisfying for me.”

application online,” Weideman said. “Volunteer orientations are held twice a month.” Weideman said there are also many other opportunities to help out besides working with animals. “We’re also looking for people with

marketing experience, Web experience or [people] that want to help out with service projects,” Weideman said. So, if you’re looking for any kind of volunteer opportunities, then the Wake County Animal Adoption Center is the place to look.

“We’re always looking for more volunteers, even if people just want to come out and visit the dogs,” Weideman said. “We get some all-star pets, and they just need a second chance.”

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Junior midfielder Alyson Santilli loses the ball late in the second half of Friday’s game. After double overtime, the Wolfpack remained tied with the Pirates, 2-2.

Pack earns win, tie on weekend Women’s soccer ties East Carolina, defeats Elon Samuel T.O. Branch Senior Staff Writer

The Pack faced off against two in-state opponents this wwina and Elon, building up to the opening of the team’s ACC schedule Sept. 24 against Virginia. The Pack battled East Carolina to a 2-2 draw Friday night at Dail Soccer Field. N.C. State jumped out to a quick lead with two goals in the first seven minutes of play, but let the Pirates back into the game in the latter part of the first half. “We’re a bit dissapointed because we went up 2-0 early. It kind of looked like we were pressuring them and we did what we wanted to with the ball for probably the first 15-20 minutes,” coach Steve Springthorpe said.

Springthorpe said his team got a little shaky after ECU scored its first goal. “We got a little rattled and a little tentative. Then they got the second goal, and all of a sudden we found ourselves saying ‘What just happened?’ We lost our composure a bit,” Springthorpe said. Freshman midfielder Kara Blosser was frustrated the team couldn’t pull out a win. “I’m taking nothing away from ECU, they are a great team, but we came out and we got on top in the first 10 minutes 2-0. If we get up 2-0 we should be able to win,” Blosser, who tallied her team-leading fifth goal of the season in the game, said. Almost as frustrating as giving up a two goal lead was the way the goals were scored, according to Blosser. Both ECU tallies came on the team’s first two shots of the game. State regrouped at halftime,

and played well down the stretch, Springthorpe said. But the Pack could never find the back of the net again. Senior defender Katie Ruiz said she was also pleased with the team, but the ending left a lot to be desired. “We are definitely satisfied with the effort, but we are not satisfied with the result,” Ruiz said. “We really battled. They are a physical team. But with the result, we deserved to win tonight.” The Pack regrouped in time for Sunday’s away game at Elon. Blosser scored her team-high sixth goal on the young season and Tanya Cain added another. Together, the duo has provided almost 65 percent of the team’s goals so far. Goalkeeper Kim Kern recorded her third shutout of the season.

in back-to-back years, Baker said he counts it as a blessing just to be playing. “I definitely need that one. It has been a long time since I crossed the plain and got into the end zone,” Baker said. “To just get in the end zone and to be back out there is a true blessing.” Baker finished with three touchdowns for the second time in his career. Washington’s first score was also as gratifying as Baker’s, as it was his first touchdown in his collegiate career. “It was really exciting to score,” Washington said. “All the emotions came out and I was really hyped.” The defense held Murray State to -2 total yards at halftime and just 36 through the entire game. Redshirt graduate student Willie Young recorded two

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to lose versus playing to win.” Although the team lost the first two matches in five sets, the players were ready for the second day of the tournament both mentally and physically. Freshman outside hitter Sarah Griggs said team workouts have prepared the players for long weekends. “They work us pretty hard for endurance, so it’s not too bad,” Griggs said. “But it does put a toll on your body.” In its third match of the weekend, the team fell to George Mason 1-3. The loss took the team to 5-5 overall. The team hit .053 on the

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sacks and a forced fumble while senior Bobby Floyd led the team with eight tackles, including two for losses. Redshirt freshman quarterback Mike Glennon went 6-7 with 65 yards and led the Pack on multiple scoring drives. Redshirt freshman Brandon Barnes also got in the end zone once and tallied 70 all-purpose yards. Redshirt freshman Earl Wolff made his first start at safety and true freshman Rashard Smith got the nod at cornerback. Along with the youngsters, several players who rarely see the playing field saw significant playing time. Walk-on juniors Daniel Imhoff at quarterback and Zach Powell at defensive back, in addition to 11 others, saw their first game action. With redshirt senior Jamelle Eugene out due to injury, Washington knew his playing time would increase this week and said he tried to make the best of it. “Before the game, I was a

little more focused, knowing I was going to have to spell Toney when he needs a breather,” Washington said. “I was real calm and I knew when I was going to get into the game.” Even though the game was against a lesser opponent from the Football Championship Series, Baker believes the game was still useful for the team from a momentum-building standpoint. “It was great for us. Great momentum, and it’s always a great feeling. We are very excited,” Baker said. “I think it was the way we practiced. The offensive line worked really hard in practice and got a lot better. We caught the ball well.” “We didn’t turn the ball over and Russell may have got sacked once, and that’s better than six times,” Baker said.

match, with no hitters earning double-digit kills. In its final opportunity at a win, the Pack faced Dartmouth and once again found itself in a five set contest. This time, State jumped out to a 9-2 lead behind a match high .333 hitting. The Pack was able to pull out the set win 15-8, earning them the 3-2 match win. The victory keeps the team’s record above .500 at 6-5. But good news did come out of the disappointing weekend performa nce. Sophomore middle blocker Margaret Salata returned to the court over the weekend after missing the team’s first seven matches. While trying to describe how it felt to be back, Salata came up with just one word. “Awesome,” she said. “Just

awesome.” Salata lead the team with 17 kills in its match against Dartmouth. She ended the weekend with 40 kills and 7.5 blocks. “It was nice to be needed, to be able to do something and be a contributor again,” Salata said. “It felt really good that I could help my teammates out.” Stubbs said her return helps the team out in the long run. “It helps us a lot because we need some depth in the middle,” Stubbs said. “She came in and did a great job.” Griggs led the team in kills in two of the four contests and had four aces over the weekend. “Having our ability to make more kills versus errors is huge for us because that’s something that has always been an issue for us,” Stubbs said.

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Pack falls to Heels, 2-1 No. 18 men’s soccer lost its first game of the season in Chapel Hill to the No. 3 ranked Tar Heels. Senior midfielder Alan Sanchez scored his first goal of the season during the second minute of the first half, but UNC came back in the 33rd minute to tie things up 1-1. The Heels eventually took the lead and the game, notching a goal in the 64th minute. The Pack is now 3-1 (0-1 ACC) on the season and will take on Campbell Tuesday night at home.

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Women’s golf tied for 10th at Cougar Classic After two rounds at the Cougar Classic, the N.C. State women’s soccer team is tied for 10th along with the University of Texas. Leading the Pack is junior transfer Brooke Baker who is tied at 17th through 36 holes. Sophomore Meghan Chapman is tied for 32nd while senior Emily Street is tied for 52nd at +7. The final round takes place on today.

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Quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles from a Murray State defender while looking for an open receiver during the game Saturday evening. Wilson tallied 228 passing yards on 15-21 completions on the night and threw four touchdown passes. Wilson led the Wolfpack to an early lead and eventual 65-7 blowout of Murray State.

Depth displayed against Murray State

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September 2009 Su

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After a dismal offensive performance in its season opener, N.C. State opened the floodgates on Murray State, scoring points on every one of its first ten drives en route to a 65-7 victory. In the victory, the Pack put up the most points it has ever scored in a single game since 2002 when the team defeated Navy, 65-19. “We are certainly happy with the victory,” coach Tom O’Brien said. “It

Today Women’s Golf in DuraMed Cougar Classic Hanahan, S.C., all day Tuesday Men’s soccer vs. Campbell* Dail Soccer Field, 7 p.m.

took us a long time to play again after the South Carolina game, but we certainly made some improvements.” The Pack began quickly when senior defensive tackle Leroy Burgess recovered two forced fumbles in Murray State’s first two possessions. Those two turnovers led to two passing touchdowns by redshirt sophomore Russell Wilson, the first a 27 yard strike to redshirt junior Jarvis Williams, and the second a 19 yard pass to junior Owen Spencer. Wilson rushed for 26 yards and went 15-21 with 228 yards. He moved into second in NCAA history in consecutive passes without an interception. Wilson, who ended up with four touch-

downs, was not the only Pack player to have a big day. Both redshirt senior Toney Baker and freshman James Washington scored three touchdowns, each with two rushing and one receiving. “James Washington has some abilities and skills and it’s good to get him a little extended playing time like we did tonight and he can only be better for that,” O’Brien said. “[Baker] is feeling more comfortable. It’s good that he got the plays.” Both running backs said Saturday night was one they will not soon forget. It had been 1,022 days since Baker’s last touchdown. After major knee surgeries

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Volleyball

Friday Men’s Tennis in Cliff’s Fall Classic Travelers Rest, S.C., all day

Pack goes 1-3 in final home tournament

Women’s Tennis in University of Virginia Invitational Charlottesville, Va., all day

Volleyball struggles to find feet in Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott Classic

Volleyball vs. High Point UNC Greensboro Tournament Greensboro, N.C., noon

Brent Kitchen Staff Writer

Volleyball vs. LaSalle UNC Greensboro Tournament Greensboro, N.C., 5 p.m.

The Wolfpack volleyball team entered the Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott Classic with a 5-2 record and looked to continue its winning ways at home. But subpar performances in their first three matches brought the team to an even .500 record. In its first match of the weekend, the Pack faced the Blue Demons of DePaul. While the teams seemed evenly matched through the first four sets, DePaul set itself apart in the fifth, jumping out to a 0-5 lead. DePaul was then able to

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cruise to a 6-15 set win and a 2-3 match win. N.C. State tried to bounce back from the loss in the final match of the night against Rutgers in front of the largest crowd of the tournament. After trading sets with Rutgers in the first four sets, the Wolfpack once again found itself in a five set affair. The two teams stayed close until the home team was able to pull away to a 14-11 lead. The crowd erupted as freshman setter Kelly Burns served for the match, but they would soon find themselves disappointed. Attack errors by junior setter Alex Smith and sophomore outside hitter Kelly Wood combined with three Rutgers kills served as a dagger in the hearts of the home fans, giving Rutgers the 14-16 set win and 2-3 match win.

Taylor Seaman

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junior setter Alex Smith dives for the ball during the match against Rugters Friday at Reynolds Coliseum. Smith had 36 assists during the five-set match, which State lost 3-2.

Coach Charita Stubbs said the team got too relaxed near the end of the match against Rutgers. “We started celebrating on

Jim Ceresnak

that last serve and the game wasn’t over yet,” Stubbs said. “We were playing not

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Standings

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Murray State @ N.C. State Clemson @ 15 Georgia Tech 21 North Carolina @ Connecticut

Student Body President

Demi Olubanwo Nubian Message editor

Technician editor

Kate Shefte Sports editor

Tyler Everett

Jen Hankin

James Woodward

Athletics Director

Ty Johnson

hen the 2009-10 football schedule was released and I saw Murray State, I thought to myself, “Where in the world is Murray State?” It’s a question I’m sure at le a s t 75 percent of the student body t houg ht a s well. The point i s n’t w h e r e Murray State Sean Klemm is located on a Senior Staff globe; the fact Writer of the matter is players, fans and coaches alike approached this game as one the Pack should win. I’m not in any way saying Murray State is a joke or a bad football team. The Racers won their opener 66-10. They know how to put points on the board and they are not a pushover team. Plenty of FCS teams come into big Division-1 schools and give good teams a run for their money. The beauty of this game was the attitude the Pack played with. In Murray State’s first two drives, including the first offensive play from scrimmage of the game, the Wolfpack defense forced a fumble and recovered it. N.C. State didn’t look at this game as a sure thing at any point in the game. It was a wonderful thing to watch when the Pack was clicking on all cylinders. After losing a tough battle against a very solid South Carolina team, 7-3, it was nice to put some points on the board. But I was in no way expecting 65. That’s the highest total for an N.C. State team since 2002, when Phillip Rivers and crew abused Navy, 65-19. The 65-point rout was also the highest point total for any team coached by Tom O’Brien. All in all, say what you will about Murray State, but the Wolfpack looked like a welloiled machine. The team came into Carter-Finley and took care of business in dominating fashion like it was supposed to. And now, for the obligatory reality check. Murray State is not a bad team — we’ve covered that. But this game doesn’t mean much in the grand scheme of things. For bowlgame purposes, this won’t go down as a quality win, but that doesn’t make it any less important. The rout proved to the players and fans that State can score, and they can score a lot. After losing to South Carolina, I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning who didn’t get the only thing he asked Santa for after being very wellbehaved all year. But this convincing win more than made up for that rough loss.

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