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Organizers construct shacks on the Brickyard Sunday in preparation for Habitat for Humaniy’s Shack-a-thon. Organizations compete to raise money for building homes for the needy.

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Habitat sets goal of $25,000 this week Shack-a-thon allows Campus organizations to raise awareness, money to build homes Jessica Neville Staff Writer

Students walking through the Brickyard today will see the results of recent construction on campus, though the structures won’t be made of brick. The annual campus Shack-a-Thon, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, starts at 8 a.m. and will last until Friday night. The event, which has been a tradition for 10 years, educates the campus community on the state of poverty housing in the United States and abroad. Student clubs and organiza-

tions build wooden shacks on the Brickyard and stay there for a week, both during the day and at night. The organizations raise money before the event and continue to raise money throughout the week by panhandling students, faculty and staff passing through the Brickyard for money. President of Habitat for Humanity Kristin Hoke said the event raised more than $24,000 last year. “All of the money we raise goes to Wake Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Wake County,” said Hoke. “This year we hope to raise $25,000.” Campus organizations compete for

“We want to raise awareness for homelessness and show that we care.” Jeff Preece

the sixteen spots set aside for shacks by raising money beforehand. “We notify student organizations in advance of the deadlines for registering and for bids to be placed,” said Hoke. “This year we had just under

$7,000 of bids and 30 student organizations that wanted to participate. A lot of groups will partner up together so that everyone can be involved.” The top four money-raising organizations for Shack-a-thon 2008 were guaranteed a spot and provided wood for this year. The Presbyterian Campus Ministry partnered with Accepting and Embracing Gender Identity and Sexuality to come in first place last year. PCM and AEGIS were two of several organizations hammering together their shacks Sunday morning. Jeff Preece spoke on behalf of PCM and

Can’t make it to the Brickyard?: Students can also donate money for Shack-a-Thon at the Habitat for Humanity Web site, ncsuhabitat.org. Source: ncsuhabitat.org

AEGIS as the head of their construction team. “We help out with Shack-a-thon because we want to raise awareness for homelessness and show that we care

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Board of Governors discusses cuts UNC System’s governing body cuts University staff Alanna Howard Staff Writer

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Cameron Smith, a sophomore in communication, and Morgan Kelly, a seninior in psychology, greet each other on Harris Field during Bid Day Sept. 16. Bid Day is the final day in the Panhellenic Association Rush process when new sorority members receive bids from one of their preferred sororities. Smith and Kelly are sorority sisters in Delta Gamma.

Rush results in new relationships Rigorous recruitment period ends in bid day Jasmine Willis Staff Writer

Students rushing for Panhellenic sororities and fraternities gathered Sept. 11 to celebrate the result of the organizations’ recruitment efforts. Caroline Unks, a freshman majoring in fashion and textile management is excited about being accepted into Zeta Tau Alpha. After attending a few meetings and getting to know her future sisters, Unks knew she made the right decision. “The sign-up date for rush began before school started, but the sororities were very flexible about the last date to sign up,” Unks said. “After signing up for rush, you were assigned into a Rho Chi group. The leaders of the group were a part of an anonymous sorority.”

Unks said she enjoyed meeting new people during the process. For Emily Weber, a freshman majoring in fashion and textile managment, one of the best parts of rush was skit day. Weber was accepted into Delta Gamma. “It was fun to see each sorority’s personality,” Weber said.“After a tiring day, the most challenging part was staying energized. The most fun part was meeting sweet people and getting to know new people.” Christian Lilley, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, rush was a great time to socialize and meet people. “You are required to attend at least two meetings for rush,” Lilly said. “Whether or not you decide to pledge it is a great experience to meet new people for now and the future.” Jessica Thurston, a junior majoring in business management, was pleas-

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What’s rush? The recruitment process is similar from year to year, averaging at about four days of rush. After being selected, each girl must go through a new member education period. During this time each girl learns about their particular sorority’s history and about their sisters. At the end of an eightweek period, pledges are fully initiated into full membership. Source: Jessica Thurston

antly surprised that so may girls came out to rush. “We were first worried that not many girls would rush because of the economy, but we ended up with over 100, girls joining,” said Thurston. “We were very pleased with the amount of girls that went through recruitment.”

University staff cuts were the main topic of discussion at Friday’s Board of Governors meeting. The 10 percent cuts of state appropriated funds to universities the BOG implemented will affect all universities in the UNC System. Forty-six percent of NCSU’s funding is from state appropriations. The other 54 percent is from contracts, grants, tuition, gifts and federal appropriations. President of the Association of Student Governments Greg Doucette said the University will lose 205 full time positions, including titles like director, technical support analysis and basic administration spaces. According to Budget Central the

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What is the BOG? The Board of Governors is the governing authority of the 16 public universities in the state. The Board meets during the eight school months of the year and oversees policy and budgets of the universities in the North Carolina system. The Board receives its power from the North Carolina legislature. Source: northcarolina.edu/bo

How much will the University lose? According Budget Central, N.C. State is planning for a 10 percent cut in state appropriations. The cut will affect individual colleges mainly through fewer resources and job losses. Source: ncsu.edu/budget/facultystaff

Carmichael Complex to begin requiring IDs again Staff taking “proactive approach” to cut down on unauthorized users Staff Report Carmichael Complext released an statement Sept. 16 announcing reciting a student ID number will no longer be sufficient to gain access to Carmichael Complex beginning Oct. 12. According to the release, nonauthorized users were abusing the system. “The Complex staff is taking a proactive approach to ensure the safety of authorized users and their identities by requiring ID in accordance with

University policy,” the release said. The provision is said to “eliminate the chance for communication errors between patrons and staff and will make for easier entry into the building.” The release encouraged the use of hand stamps for those who will frequently be going in and out of the complex, and said students can use one “free admittance” per semester if they forget their ID. Check out tomorrow’s Technician for more on this story.

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Weather Wise

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

Today:

Advising 101 Talley Student Center Brown Room, 10 a.m. to noon Can You Read Me Now? Effective Writing at Work Talley Student Center Walnut Room, noon to 1:30 p.m.

83/62 Partly cloudy. East winds at 5 to 10 mph.

The Evolution of the Conflict in Iraq Stewart Theatre, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday:

SMART-Shop Series Workshop: The College Classroom Talley Student Center Blue Room, 3 to 4 p.m.

81 67 Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. East winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday:

83 67 Party cloudy with a chance of an afternoon storm. Light east southeast winds. source: ncsu meteorology

Quote of the day “We help out with Shack-athon because we want to raise awareness for homelessness...”

Innovation in action photo By erica heller

ulian Arrington, junior in architecture, works on his alternative suit project for Art and Fabrics class. “I have never draped a pattern so it’s a new experience, creating my own design from scratch,” Arrington said. The Art and Fabrics class takes apart men’s suits and then reconstructs them using their own innovative ideas.

In the know

General to speak on Iraq Brigadier General H.R. McMaster, who commanded the 3rd armored calvary regiment in Iraq from 2005 to 2006, will discuss his experiences overseas today in Stewart Theatre at 1:30 p.m. McMaster pioneered a counterinsurgency strategy to retake the city of Tal Afar in Iraq upon which inspired the model which future operations were based. Source: ncsu.edu

Jeff Preece, head of PCM and AEGIS construction team on their participation in Shack-a-thon

8:59 P.M. | Medical Assist Lower Miller Field Units responded to student in need of medical assistance.

Sept. 16 10:26 A.M. | Medical Assist Student Health Services Units responded to student in need of medical assistance.

Sept. 17 12:32 A.M. | Medical Assist Wood Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance.

11:29 A.M. | Traffic Accident Paul Derr Track Officers investigated traffic accident. Nonstudent was issued citation for expired inspection and no operators license.

8:31 A.M. | Larceny Weaver Labs Staff member reported license plate stolen from state vehicle.

2:40 P.M. | Safety Program Talley Student Center Officers attended safety planning for weekend Talley parties. 3:47 P.M. | Check Person Gorman/Sullivan Officers investigated report of suspicious subject. No action taken. 5:32 P.M. | Check Person Student Health Lot Officer observed fifteen females riding in back of truck. Officer explained hazards of riding in back of truck. Subjects were attending dancing event at Witherspoon Student Center.

CSLEPS will honor student leaders The Leader of the Pack award will be given at halftime of the Nov. 7 homecoming game against Maryland to two student leaders who display leadership, scholarship and community service. To apply, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be free from academic integrity probation and previous disciplinary probation. Applicants must also have completed two semesters, be enrolled as an undergraduate and intend to return to the University in fall 2010. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Source: CSLEPS

POLICe BlOTTER

12:15 P.M | B/E Vehicle Coliseum Deck Nonstudent reported unsecured vehicle had been entered and items taken.

Tuition Review Advisory Committee 1911 Building Room 138, 3 to 5 p.m.

8:56 A.M. | Check Person Carmichael Gym Report of suspicious subject in hallways. Canvass of area failed to produce subject. 12:25 P.M. | Fire Alarm E.S. King Village FP responded to alarm caused by cooking. 1:24 P.M. | Assault Burlington Labs Student reported being hit on the arm by passing subject. 3:24 P.M. | Safety Program Talley Student Center Officers attended Talley Student Party meeting. 4:17 P.M. | Fire Alarm Admin Services II FP responded to alarm caused by elevator problem. Elevator Specialist responded.

7:10 P.M. | Safety Program Bragaw Hall Officer conducted engraving program for W.I.S.E.

4:40 P.M. | Fire Alarm Centennial Utility Plant FP responded to alarm caused by water flow alarm.

8:26 P.M. | Safety Program Avent Ferry Complex Officer conducted drug awareness program.

5:05 P.M. | Medical Assist Student Health Services Units responded to student in need of medical assistance.

8:49 P.M. | Tamper/Fire Equipment Research II Units responded to alarm. No problem found.

5:57 P.M. | Special Event Stewart Theatre Officers monitored special event in the area.

6:14 P.M. | Damage to Property Greek Village Residents of Sigma Chi reported unknown person(s) had broken out window. 7:36 P.M. | Safety Program Alexander Hall Officer conducted engraving program. 7:51 P.M. | Damage to Property West Lot Staff member reported flat tire. Owner was unsure if damage was accidental. 8:29 P.M. | Concerned Behavior Sullivan Hall Staff reported argument between students. Student was trespassed from Sullivan. 9:37 P.M. | Larceny Centennial Park & Ride Student reported unsecured vehicle had been entered and stereo equipment and GPS taken.

World & Nation

Professor dies of plague-related infection A University of Chicago molecular genetics professor studying the origins of harmful bacteria died last weekend after contracting an infection linked to the plague, officials said Saturday. University hospital officials said there “does not appear to be a threat to the public” following the death of Malcolm J. Casadaban, 60, at the campus’ Bernard Mitchell Hospital on Sept. 13. Source: mctdirect.com

Obama makes health care pitch on five networks After months of pressing the American public and Congress to support sweeping changes to health care and health insurance, President Barack Obama on Sunday offered a humbling admission: His message is sometimes not “breaking through.” “I think there have been times where I have said, ‘I’ve got to step up my game in terms of talking to the American people about issues like health care,’” Obama said during an unprecedented spree of Sunday morning television news show appearances. source: mctdirect.com

Wilson reopens South Carolina’s racial wounds South Carolina’s bitter history of racial politics has drawn national attention before, from Strom Thurmond’s segregationist White House run in 1948 and the black daughter he never acknowledged to the Confederate flag flying at the Statehouse and Bob Jones University’s ban on interracial

dating. Now, 10 months after the election of a self-styled postracial black president, two South Carolina politicians have helped to reopen the country’s deepest, most festering wound and amplify a nearly four-century argument that President Barack Obama has made it clear he wants to avoid. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson — at first sorry for yelling, “You lie,” at Obama as he addressed a joint session of Congress, but defiant since — is being hailed as a hero by conservative activists. They’re inviting Wilson to speak in other states and sending him campaign contributions from across the country — almost $2 million since his now-famous shout. Source: mctdirect.com

3 men arrested in investigation Authorities on Sunday pressed an urgent investigation into whether a Denver-area airport shuttle driver, his father and associates in New York were part of the first operational alQaida-affiliated terrorist plot on U.S. soil since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and what the alleged targets might have been. Najibullah Zazi, 24, an Afghan emigre, and his father, Mohammed Wali Zazi, 53, were arrested late Saturday at their town house in the Denver suburb of Aurora, Colo. They had undergone three days of questioning by the FBI but had stopped cooperating, authorities said. Also arrested was Ahmad Wais Afzali, 37, of Flushing, N.Y., who was described in court documents as an informant for the New York Police Department. source: mctdirect.com

Doxita Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. SMART-Shop Series Workshop: The College Classroom Talley Student Center Blue Room, 10 to 11 a.m. Toxicology Seminar Toxicology Building Room 2104, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Wachovia Executive Lecture Series Nelson Hall Room 3400, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. University Theatre presents Amadeus Thompson Hall, 8 p.m. Thursday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Movie: Food, Inc. Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:35 p.m. University Theatre presents Amadus Thompson Hall, 8 p.m. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Witherspoon Cinema, 9 to 11:30 p.m. Friday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Board of Visitors Meeting Park Alumni Center, noon to 5 p.m. Rights and Responsibilities of Researches in the Tech Transfer Process Williams Hall Room 2405, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Sustainable Development, Democracy, and Peace: A Critical Link Nobel Peace Laureate

Wangari Maathai The Lillian Parker Wallace Lecture Thursday, October 1, 2009 7 p.m. McIver Amphitheater, Meredith College Free and open to the public Visit www.meredith.edu for event details Sponsored by Meredith College and The Lillian Parker Wallace Lecture Fund

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Groups still dragging feet on appropriations Some filed late, will put more pressure on sponsors, others haven’t turned in receipts and won’t receive funds

they requested, though latefiling groups may have more issues getting their checks. “We want to make sure what they’re asking for is reasonable,” Kouba said. “A group asks for $2,000. Why? A lot of these groups use these arbitrary Ty Johnson numbers and if they file late it’s Editor-in-Chief hard for their sponsors.” Kouba said the most imporAt least 80 organizations filed for appropriations on the last tant aspect of the process is day they would be accepted and fairness. “We want to make sure evabout 30 filed within an hour of the midnight deadline Sept. erybody gets their fair share,” 15, according to Sen. Stephen Kouba said. “The money will Kouba, who watched the filings all be given out, but we want to give it out in as they came the best and in last Tuesthe most fair day night. way possible.” Student Student Government Senate Presireceived 156 dent Kel l i total requests Rogers said for g roup issues w it h funding and the requests will distribStephen Kouba can be as miute $ 68,670 nor as filing a mong t he organizations, which com- under the appropriate organization name the Student Orbined requested $135,682.04. Kouba, who sponsors four ganization Resource Office has organizations, said the spon- on file. Inconsistent addresses sors will work to make sure the and name filling issues hinder groups get what they need, even the process, but Rogers is conif they don’t get all of the funds fident most organizations will

have their checks in about a month. “Our biggest struggle after getting people to file early is getting the checks out as fast as we can,” Rogers said. “This year we hope to get them out by the end of October.” Another problem that can block organizations from receiving funds is if it has failed to turn in receipts showing how it spent last year’s appropriated money. Kouba estimated about 70 groups hadn’t turned in receipts, and Chair of the Appropriations Committee Jackie Smith said those groups won’t be getting money until they have filed proof of how they spent last year’s funds. Smith said Student Body Treasurer Elmo Lamm was taking receipts seriously, and she would enforce the policy, which maintains groups must turn receipts or a bank statement in by the time interviews begin. This semester’s interview process begins Thursday.

cette says these jobs will not be filled in the future. “Unless there is a specific need for an individual job, these will remain unfilled,” he continued from page 1 said. In a memo to faculty and cuts would mean 440 positions lost, 176 of which are cur- staff at Budget Central, the rently filled. Many of the jobs University expressed “coneliminated are vacant faculty, cern about slower economic non-tenure-track faculty and growth and the erosion in core faculty experinstructional tise.” Grant support poand contract sitions. This funding for would mean research proa loss of 300 g ra ms t hat class sections, benefit North or 9,750 seats. Carolinians Marilee will also be Neal, a freshaffected. man in psyChancellor chology, said Jim Woodt he los s e s , ASG President Greg Doucette ward was while necesnot reachable sary, are still for contact regarding Friday’s unfortunate. “I understand the economy meeting. For those that were affected is going to create job losses, but with the number of students by the cuts, the University will and the money the University offer a package of benefits. has coming in, it’s unfortunate Some of the aspects include there are still so many people severance pay based on years of service and age, continlosing a job.” The Board has a 3.5 page out- ued health insurance for 12 line describing the job titles cut months, re-employment priand their descriptions. Dou- ority for 12 months into state

government and university positions, and assistance with job searches and applications. Freshman in computer science Dan Morgan said it is expected the University would take steps to assist employees who have lost jobs but perhaps it should re-evaluate how it helps them. “I think they should keep the 200 jobs because giving severance still costs the University money, so we should combine jobs and find a way to help use everyone in different ways, assuming they would accept a pay cut,” he said. For students on scholarships there has been $780,000 set aside to continue scholarship commitments. Donors who established scholarship endowments have also made new gifts to “ensure students would have scholarships for next year,” said Budget Central. Next month the Board of Governors will release its report from the meeting and the jobs cut will be available online for public viewing.

“We want to make sure what they’re asking for is reasonable.”

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“Unless there is a specific need for an individual job, these will remain unfilled.”

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Jeff Huber, junior in industrial engineering and economics cuts a header on his shack, during Shack-A-Thon Sunday, while Nate Zellmer, senior in industrial design holds it in place. Huber and Zellmer are Caldwell Fellows which is sponsoring a shack.

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for the community,” Preece said. “Our goal this year is to raise $4,000 and come in first place again.” Many organizations come up with creative ways to persuade passerby into donating money. Preece said last year his group used cute toddlers and dogs because they make it hard for people to refuse to give money. Zack Hester, a senior in aerospace engineering and political science, was helping out at the shack for the Jef-

ferson, Franklin, Hamilton and Park Scholars Sunday. These organizations also had a guaranteed spot since they finished in fourth place last year. “This is our biggest service event of the year,” said Hester. “We like to dress up so that people will be more likely to give us money. Last year we used the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz theme. Because of the construction on Hillsborough Street, we are going to go with a construction theme this year and paint our shack bright orange.” Hester also added that his group planned to make it into the top four again this year. According to Hoke, all of the

wood used in Shack-a-Thon is donated by companies that can’t use it anymore. “On Saturday the DCON group will help tear down the shacks, take what they can salvage from it and resell it,” Hoke said. “So none of the wood is wasted.” “Habitat for Humanity, along with all of the other campus organizations, really hopes that everyone will help out this week,” Hoke said. “It is a creative way to get the campus involved in the fight against homelessness.”

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Students will no longer be allowed to enter Carmichael Complex — Carmichael Gymnasium, Carmichael Recreation Center and the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center — without their All-Campus cards. The change is being put in place to facilitate student safety and expedite the entrance process.

OUR OPINION:

Carmichael Complex should not punish students for its inability to properly police the facility’s entrances.

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Peaceful is a mischaracterization Stating that death by lethal injection is about as peaceful a death as one could hope is a far cry from the actuality of it. Imagine knowing the exact date and time that you will be killed, months or even years ahead of time. Do you not think that would consume you? How can you distract yourself from such a thought while you’re in prison with nothing to do? Then imagine the moment of your actual death, the injection. You, lying there, accepting fate (because that’s the only thing you can do) as your body slowly loses feeling and you slowly slip into an unconscious state. Death by injection might not cause any physical pain, but by no means should it be labeled “peaceful”. As for this “B-merica” place, I’m not even going to go into how ridiculous you are for your ideas in it, there’s too much to say. If this column was an attempt to cause as much controversy as McCauley’s, then congratulations, you might have outdone him. But your cry for attention is unbecoming. You might be entitled to state your opinion freely in this country, but next time have some thought into what you’re saying, or, in this case, writing. Thomas Lindsey junior, aerospace engineering

I love Democrats, I hate corruption Vince, thank you for the response. I am happy to elaborate. First, I appreciate your take on the article as a “chew(ing)” out of Democratic Party, and I appreciate your skepticism that I never would have wrote this article had the opposite party been in charge. However, the fact is the Democrats have controlled this state for hundreds of years, in every form of government. It is not the Republican Party, and frankly, I would have a problem with the situation if the FBI was investigating every other Republican. You talk about the vote a year ago. Sir, it is a lot deeper than votes. The Democrats have controlled redistricting every 10 years. They have gerrymandered the districts so that it takes heaven and earth for the GOP to get a majority. The GOP didn’t even take over when Nixon and Reagan beat their opponents into oblivion. If this is not an issue, then why did the Democrats at the General Assembly oppose an independent redistricting commission (where

n an effort to “make gym access Safe, Fast, and Efficient,” Carmichael Complex is reducing its quality of service. Since Jan. 2008, students have been allowed to enter the complex by telling their student ID number to the desk attendants at the entrances. Starting Oct. 12, students will once again have to “Carry A. Card” with them at all times. The program was a response to students’ desires to enter the gym without the weight of their possessions. It was effective and convenient for students and it allowed them to skip going to a locker during what is often a short break during their busy days. The facility, which is trying to

encourage students to engage in physical activity, is actually discouraging it by making the process more cumbersome. If everyone swiped a card at check-in, it would make students’ entrance faster by a couple seconds. But how many extra minutes will students lose when they have to unnecessarily take their things to a locker? The change in policy simply indicates that the desk attendants are incapable of performing a simple task like matching a person’s picture, which comes up when an ID number is entered, with a face — perhaps the attendants should look up from their text-

books for a couple seconds. Chelsea Locklear, an employee at the Carmichael Complex and junior in international studies, said that many students, particularly freshman, did not have pictures associated with their ID numbers. She said this could be caused by glitches in the system or as a result of delayed uploading from the All-Campus card office. If this is the case, take temporary pictures for students until the All-Campus pictures appear in the center’s RecTrak system. This wouldn’t require extra equipment; Carmichael Complex already has cameras

suitable for this task. Everyone on campus wants the University’s facilities to be safe, and it’s completely understandable that non-patron entry requires attention. These students or other visitors do not pay for the facilities and should not get to share in their use. If nothing else, their presence is a liability to the complex and the University. Nonetheless, students should not suffer because of poor enforcement on the part of Carmichael Complex. If the attendants and supervisors used the tools they already had in place, this wouldn’t have been a problem in the first place.

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it was sent to a committee that hasn’t met in over six years) or why did they oppose airing the legislative sessions on TV? But, thank you for making my point. You said the lack of bipartisanship is what America “so desperately needs to succeed, in all things.” If you honestly believe that, you would understand we must elect Republicans in this state to insure the Great Ole’ North State does not disappear into a sea of Chicago style corruption. The rules in the chambers are so slanted towards the majority that the minority has NO voice. There is no bipartisanship because there doesn’t have to be. In the U.S. Congress, the minority has a voice because they know in two years the tables could very easily turn; in N.C., the legislative Democrats know that will never happen. One example, the two highest paid Democrat aids in the Senate make four times what the highest paid Republican does. That might sound arbitrary but it is a mirror of how the legislative process works in Chicago, I mean Raleigh. By the way, I don’t dislike Democrats. My parents are Democrats, my next-door neighbors are flaming Democrats and today I am having lunch with the president of the College Democrats. I just dislike corruption. Ches McDowell sophomore, political science president of the College Republicans

Take your hat off and shut up It’s gotten very annoying during N.C. State football and basketball games when people who think sports are the most important thing out there continue to yell “RED!” during the national anthem. I was sorely embarrassed by the behavior of our fans at every game I went to last season. I managed to go to a game at the University of Virginia this weekend, and had the opportunity to listen as a crowd joyfully sang the national anthem and did not behave like four year olds; it was overwhelming and wonderful. Anyway, if you aren’t going to act like an American who loves their country, please shut the hell up and let the rest of us enjoy the national anthem. Oh, and take your hats off please. Kevin Hudson alumnus, class of 1996

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IN YOUR WORDS

Are all plastic bottles recyclable? How do you know? BY JONATHAN STEPHENS

“No, not always. You can see at the bottom of the bottle.” Trevor Hardy senior, computer science

Have we been introduced yet?

Mack Garrison, senior in art and design

Reduce and then recycle

eing the tree-hugging vegetarian that I am, I care about the environment. So, while catching up on my daily dose of Technician last week, I became intrigued by the bottle ban coverage. To r e Jessie cap, startJeppsson ing Oct. 1, Staff Columnist all North Carolinians must either recycle their bottles or stand in contempt of the new recycling rules. However, this ban is only going to be enforced at landfills and other disposal facilities, places where it would be, quite literally, impossible to trace and blame the rogue plastic-bottle culprits. What does this mean? To break it down simply, the bottle ban means nothing to us on a microscopic level. This invisible enforcement isn’t going to give individuals any reason to recycle. Rather, our taxes will be spent and raised to create jobs for someone to sift through all the trash at disposal facilities. While I do believe it is important to keep items that can be recycled out of the landfill, I do not think this bottle ban will have an effect on the average Joe’s decision to toss or recycle — it still comes down to what is

convenient. Sadly, there continues to be more bins for trash in North Carolina than there are for recycling. Until this changes, people will continue to choose the more readily accessible trashcans over the bin that gives their empty bottles a new life. Here’s another little known fact: recycling is a misnomer. The chasing arrows symbol found on plastic items surrounds a resin code, which is a number 1 through 7. These numbers classify the item by what type of plastic was used to make it, higher qualit y plast ics receive lower numbers and t ho s e t h at cannot be reutilized use higher numbers (plastic number 7). For example, the clear plastic used for most soda bottles is polyethylene terephthalate, plastic number 1. The word recycling isn’t appropriate because when a bottle is “recycled,” it becomes a plastic of a lower quality. Simply put, that soda bottle cannot be recycled into another number 1 bottle. It moves on to become a higher numbered plastic. In the truest sense, this isn’t really recycling. Yes, recycling is better than simply throwing things in the trash. However, we need to revisit the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Instead of recy-

cling, people should be reducing their consumption of plastic products, especially those that cannot be recycled and do not break down in the landfill. All that Styrofoam that Cookout uses ? It’ll be around forever, while the milkshake it contained disappeared in a few minutes. Reusing is better than recycling. Consider toting a reusable Nalgene-esque bottle with water in it. Instead of visiting the overpriced vending machines, fill up at a water fountain f or f r e e when it gets empty. This will save tons of bottles from ending up in the landfill. As a last resort, recycle. If your apartment complex doesn’t give you this option, call the facilities manager and let them know that you’d like to see some recycling igloos. The City of Raleigh will provide this service for free — all it takes is someone to care enough to call.

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Grill is hot dog haven Locals and students alike line the bar for a midday hotdog fix Jessica Neville Staff Writer

On the corner of Hillsborough and South West Street, a brightly lit “Hot Weiners” sign draws attention to an otherwise hidden downtown Raleigh hotspot. The Roast Grill has served hotdogs to Raleigh residents, workers and students for nearly 70 years. The low-key diner seats no more than 15, but that doesn’t stop people from cramming corners and waiting in lines out the door during the lunch hours every day. The wait is only a minor inconvenience for the “Best Darn Hot Dogs on the Planet”. Eric Miller, professor of microbiology, went to the Roast Grill recently for the first time. “I have had hot dogs up and down Hillsborough Street, but these are distinctive because they are roasted, not boiled,” Miller said. “But the best thing about the Roast Grill is that it has local character. It adds a lot to the community. “ “It’s like having a traditional North Carolina backyard grilled hotdog in a downtown atmosphere,” Miller said. “Although it would be a far walk for N.C. State students from campus, it is great for the downtown area.” George Poniros, the owner since 1992, inherited the restaurant from his grandmother, Mary Charles. Charles was born in Greece in 1913 and came to Raleigh for her cousin’s baptism, where she was introduced to an American man, George Charles. The two were married in 1929. Ernest Charles, Charles’s son, remembers when his mother started the Roast Grill. “I was born upstairs”, said Ernest Charles, pointing to the ceiling of the restaurant. “I remember when my mother decided to turn our front porch into a diner.” That was in 1940, and the Roast Grill has been in business ever since. “All of the equipment is original,” said Ernest Charles, “We started with a variety of food, including vegetables and hamburgers, but for the last 30 years we’ve been roasting hot dogs.” Poniros said that the restaurant has between 100-150 customers on a typical day. “99 out of 100 of those customers are regulars,” Poniros said. “We have lawyers, politicians, blue-collar workers, locals and students that come in.” Zack Lentz, a freshman in engineering, has already been to the Roast Grill since he started school. “I really like the atmosphere of the place,” Lentz said. “It is cool to see so many different types of people there, from young guys in suits to older women in sweaters.” One of the most unique aspects of the Roast Grill is what they don’t allow with their hot dogs. Ketchup, pickles, mayonnaise and cheese are all off-limits. Customers can choose their hot dogs to be topped with mustard, chili, onions and/or slaw, and can also choose their “degree of burn”. The drink choices are beer or soda served in old-fashioned

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Emily Simpson, a junior in fashion and textile management, sorts accessories at Bevello. “Working here so far has given me a better grasp for what I want to do later in life, which is open my own boutique,” Simpson said.

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glass bottles. For dessert, customers can have homemade pound cake, baklava, a traditional Greek dessert, or free tootsie rolls. As he roasts hotdogs to customers’ preferred burn degree, Poniros does not hesitate when asked if he likes his job. “I wouldn’t have it any other way,” he said. “I would never be able to work for a company after having a job like this. But it is a lot of commitment — I have to be here from 11 to 4 almost every day.” The restaurant is also famous for its homemade chili. “My grandmother used this exact same recipe when she started the restaurant,” said Poniros. “It is probably at least 100 years old. Unlike ketchup, which hides the f lavor of the hotdogs, this recipe brings it out.” Governor Jim Hunt and Senator Jesse Helms have been visitors of the Roast Grill. “When Governor Hunt came, his security guards called us ahead of time so we could be ready,” said Poniros.

Looking for an LA look at an affordable price? Look no further. From dresses to shirts and denim to outwear, Bevello is the place to shop. A locally owned business carrying independent designers, Bevello is an up and coming store located in Cameron Village. Chan Namgong, a graduate of Ravenscroft High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, began Bevello as an online boutique before opening the store this past fall. “This is something that I have always wanted to do since I was in college. I have always known I wanted to do it so it was a matter of when and not if,” Namgong said. “I started saving money as much as I could so I could start Bevello and I had a tremendous amount of support from all of my professors because they

The Roast Grill has an ongoing contest to see who can eat the most hot dogs in under an hour. Just last week Kelly Phillips broke the record by eating 21 hot dogs with mustard and chili in 32 minutes. Besides eating contests, the restaurant promotes community involvement in many other ways. This past weekend, Raleigh held it’s annual Greek Festival, which was actively advertised in the grill. The Roast Grill also sells T-shirts, hats and stickers with the restaurant logo. A scholarship in Mary Charles’s honor gives $1000 a year to students through the Greek Orthodox Church, sponsored by the Roast Grill. Check out the Roast Grill next time you are downtown. You can get a hotdog (or two), a glass-bottle drink and a baklava for some pocket change, but you will also get a first-hand view of the American diners of the past. Take some time to talk to the people sitting at the bar; they probably have good stories to tell.

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knew how much I wanted to do it. It is a dream come true.” Bevello focuses on bringing emerging fashion from independent designers to your doorstep, or in the case of the Cameron Village store, to your neighborhood. “They have really good designs,” Namgong said. “You can buy Marc Jacobs, 7 For All Mankind, Rock and Republic everywhere. Everyone else carries them but it is really hard to find these kinds of designs. I want to be unique and I want to be different.” Along with emerging designers Namgong employs three fashion and textile management students to give them the experience they will need for their future careers and allow them to apply what they have been learning in the classroom. Emily Simpson, a junior in fashion and textile management, said that working at Bevello has been an enlightening experience. “I want to open up my own store so it has taught me a lot about how to own and manage a store,” Simpson said. “It has definitely been a learning experience but it will pay off in the end and in the meantime I am having fun.” Carlee Fowler, a junior in fashion and textile management, has already begun selling her own designs at Bevello. “The other girls and I are so fortunate to have a boss that gives us the opportunity to get our own original pieces out into the public,” Fowler said. “I’ve been so blessed to have so many people supporting me and helping me carry out my dream as a designer. The dress is made with N.C. State in mind so if you’re looking for something to wear to the next football game go check it out.” Some of the perks of shopping at Bevello, whether online or in person, are the unique sizing charts and the points system. Unlike most online clothing stores, Bevello uses real-life photos and provides information such as model measurements, what size the model is wearing, and her usual size at department stores to make sure that customers find the right fit for their bodies. Namgong said that the philosophy behind Bevello is love, from loving your life to loving your clothes. Thus the name Bevello, a mix between the Italian words for “beautiful” and “love,” is seemingly appropriate. So if you’re in the market for some fresh looks without breaking the bank, then stop by Bevello — even if it’s just to look — because it is sure to be the perfect fit.

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he University has been offering Pilates classes since 2004, instructor Kristine Clark said. While the classes are quick to fill, Clark said she is unsure if there has been an increase in popularity for the course. “The problem is that our class offerings are set,” Clark said. “There are two of us that have been teaching it since the beginning, the classes always fill up the fastest and there are always students the first day that show up and try to get in. It is the first to fill up but it is hard to gauge whether there has been an increase because there is a cap on how many classes we can offer.” The classes offered at the University are not only for the experienced, Clark said. “The majority of my students are beginners,” Clark said. “Many of them have never taken a Pilates class. I would say approximately 90 percent of my students every semester [are beginners].” Martha Lamb, a freelance Pilates instructor in Raleigh, said that the health benefits of Pilates are numerous. “It strengthens core muscles like those around your abdominal area, the spine and buttocks,” Lamb said. “People do not normally think of the area around your spine as core muscles but think of it as your grandmother’s corset. Pilates builds those muscles internally so you have that sort of support on the inside.” Pilates, originally developed by Joseph Pilates at his New York City studio for dancers and boxers during the early 1900’s, is not for everyone. “I do recommend Pilates as a class but it is not for everyone,” Clark said. “A lot of students will say ‘I am so used to fast paced movement, I feel like I need to have my heart beating to have a workout.’ It is not the type of workout for everyone but I

During a Strength & Motion class offered in Carmichael, participants warm up with pilates. Kim Shumate (right), a graduate student in forestry and natural resources, came because she loves to do pilates and yoga — and because the class is free. Angel Olson (center), from Seattle, came to the class to get back in shape.

always encourage students to try it if they like it and if they do not they can discontinue it.” Clark also defined a common misconception, the difference between yoga and Pilates. “There is a big difference between the two,” Clark said. “The main difference is yoga is focused on holding positions, a lot of static movement and a lot more focus on meditation. We do not hold movement, we

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Ramadan comes to an end Farris Barakat Guest Columnist

On Aug. 21 the Muslims from the University welcomed a very dear visitor to our campus. One that will visit only one month out of the year, despite however much we crave (reference to food intended) its poise in the months before and after its visit. Any guesses? Ramadan arrived two days after the start of t he fa l l semester t h i s y e a r. Ever y ye a r in the visiti ng mont h of Ramadan, Muslims across campus and across the world partake in what has become one of the trademarks of this holy month – the obligatory ritual of fasting in which Muslims seek God-consciousness and God’s pleasure. With the hundreds of Muslims on campus, this month has been a true curb to life as usual on campus.   Fasting during Ramadan includes not only abstaining from food and drink during the daylight hours, but also involving the fasting person in what can be valued as actions paralleled to the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is a month exemplified by mercy, patience,

charity, community, cooperation and compassion. On Sept. 17 students on campus had a chance to partake in a fast of their own. A Fast-A-Thon hosted by the Muslim Students Association on campus sought eager individuals who would agree to “go hungry for change.” Numerous students on campus pledged to fast from food and drink and from obscene actions during the daylight hou rs, a nd in return the MSA provided them with free food and a chance to explore more of Islam at sunset. For each of the 240 nonMuslim people that the MSA brought in, local businesses payed on their behalf a certain monetary value towards the Pennies for Peace campaign. Ultimately the success of FastA-Thon shows how the spirit of Ramadan is able to circulate to hundreds of students on our campus.   Sept. 19 ends this beloved month. A month of such a blessed and beloved caliber that has parted with the Muslim community, and with that the community is left with flowing tears of deep sadness. With this end, though, also comes a great

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occasion of joy to complement it. There has not been a more bittersweet feeling. God has intended two holidays for the Muslims and the end of Ramadan marks one of them. This year Eid Al-Fitr came on Sept. 20. This day the Muslims in the Triangle celebrated the increase in God-consciousness with which God blesses the righteous during the month of Ramadan. Many welcomed the celebration at the Eid prayer in a crowd of thousands at the Dorton Arena on Sunday. The day of Eid is a chance for Muslims to unite and exchange hugs in the great blessing of the serene and spiritual Eid morning. It is a day of brother forgiving brother, and a day in which Muslims remember the duty they have towards their neighbors and towards each other. The Muslim community thanks God for the help and strength that He bestowed upon the community throughout the month of Ramadan, and now the community asks that He blesses them with yet another Ramadan in which they can furthermore rejuvenate their souls and get ready for yet another year in servitude.

use more dynamic activity with a focus on your center core.” Lamb said she recommends Pilates to students specifically to improve their health in reflection to their lifestyles. “I definitely recommend Pilates to students to build those core muscles,” Lamb said. “They spend so much time hunched over studying or at a computer and you tend to get in a bad position for the alignment of your spine. It would help with strength,

overall health and to keep your body in the right alignment.” So if you are bending over reading this in class, maybe you should pick up the phone and call up one of the many Pilates studios around town. They help improve alignment so you don’t end up ringing bells at Notre Dame.

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other side, blocking for me on one of my touchdowns,” Bryan said. “It’s just a team effort, I happened to be the guy that got open to throw the ball to.” Bryan caught six passes for 89 yards, including two touchdowns. “I always want to be there to get another ball,” Bryan said. “I want to get out there and get where I need to be and run my right routes and maybe [Wilson] can hit me.” But Bryan’s night was overshadowed slightly by the performance of starting quarterback Wilson. Wilson tallied 345 yards through the air with four touchdowns. Even after two dominating performances, Wilson said he still has room to improve. “I’m never satisfied,” Wilson said. “I’ve got to keep getting better each and every week.” Wilson’s 174 first quarter yards was the best in a quarter for an N.C. State quarterback since Philip Rivers had 182 yards in a quarter against UNC in 2003. “The offensive line did a great job giving me enough time to play,” Wilson said. “We prepared all week for what they had and what we thought they were going to bring and we did a great job with it.” In addition to having a standout night, Wilson also set the NCAA record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception. “Russell Wilson most certainly deserves the record,” O’Brien said. “I applaud the effort he made tonight.” Wilson passed Andre Wood-

fensemen swept the ball out of harm’s way. Senior defenseman Korede Aiyegbusi said he was proud of his team’s second half effort. “We might have started off a bit shaky, but we came out in the second half and played with our hearts,” Aiyegbusi said. “We recognize that at whatever level you’re at, even if you score and they come back at you, you just have to keep fighting.” Head coach George Tarantini said his team faced down the defending NCAA champions with a strong collective effort. “We had all the effort there, and had a lot of chances to score,” Tarantini said. “You have to give Maryland credit - they fought until the last minute to tie. “ The teams traded close chances in overtime, including a missed penalty kick from senior Alan Sanchez with less than two minutes remaining in the second overtime. Sanchez drilled his shot off the bot-

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Redshirt sophomore Russell Wilson throws a pass during Saturday’s game against Gardner-Webb. Wilson broke the NCAA record for passes completed without an interception, previously 325, late in the third quarter.

son of Kentucky for the record on a 13 yard pass completion to halfback James Washington. “He got lucky a couple times through the streak, but you have to get lucky a couple times,” O’Brien said. “[Gardner-Webb] came with a lot of pressure. A lot of seams down the field gave him opportunities to make throws.” Woodson threw 325 straight passes during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Wilson has now thrown 329 passes over the span of 12 games during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. “I was just sitting on the sideline thinking it’s crazy

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he’s thrown that many passes without an interception,” Bryan said. “I hope it doesn’t get broken, and I hope he keeps on going and gets it further away.” The win Saturday brings the team’s record to 2-1. “We’re certainly happy with the victory,” O’Brien said. “We have a chance to be good, I don’t think were are good quite yet. We’ve got a lot of work to do.” The game against Pittsburgh, which will begin Saturday at 3:30 p.m., will be broadcast on ESPNU.

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tom of the goalpost. Aiyegbusi said as his team tied a top-five opponent and holds a 2-0-1 record at home, there are several positives to be

taken from this game. “We tied it. We still haven’t conceded a game at home and we’re going to keep trying to please the fans,” Aiyegbusi said.

up 168.3 yards of total offense per game three weeks into the season is one of those types of numbers. Say what you will about the quality of the offenses this defense has stifled, but in their two other games this season, South Carolina has scored 75 points, Murray State has scored 76, and Gardner-Webb has scored 85. These offenses,

which have had no difficulty scoring on other opponents, have combined to score 28 against State’s defensive unit. To add yet another factor to the mix — as though this column is not quite statisticridden enough yet — consider this number: 47.5, the average length of the opposition’s four scoring drives through three games.

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Women’s soccer drops to Charlotte, 1-0 The Wolfpack fell to the Charlotte 49ers Sunday afternoon at Transamerica Field in Charlotte. The Pack struggled for offense in its second loss of the year, producing only five shots. Senior defender Gia Cipollini led the team with three shots. Wolfpack goalkeeper Kim Kern made two saves as the match’s lone score came in the 53rd minute off the foot of Charlotte midfielder Kirby Stenard. The corner deflection was Stenard’s second-straight match winning goal and gave Charlotte its sixth victory of the year. The Wolfpack will open ACC play Thursday against No. 16 Virginia at 7 p.m.

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Freshman halfback James Washington picks up extra yardage after catching redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson’s NCAA record-breaking 326th pass without an interception during Saturday’s game against Gardner-Webb. The Pack went on to defeat the Runnin’ Bulldogs 45-14.

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The volleyball team lost three times this weekend at the UNC Greensboro Volleyball Tournament, dropping games to High Point, Georgetown, and host UNC Greensboro. The team’s lone win came against LaSalle, 3-1, Friday night. Though the Pack fell to 7-8 with the losses, it surpassed its tournament win total from last year and senior Lisa Kretchman was named to the all-tournament team for her performance. The Pack will open conference play next weekend. The team will go on the road to face Georgia Tech Friday and Clemson Saturday.

NCAA record for passes without interception highlights GardnerWebb blowout Brent Kitchen Staff Writer

For the second straight week, the Pack took the field at Carter-Finley Stadium to face a FCS team. And for the second straight week, the team performed up to expectations, defeating GardnerWebb 45-14. The Pack recorded three touchdowns in its three possessions during the first

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Check out highlights and postgame from Saturday’s game against Gardner-Webb.

erates,” O’Brien sad. “That’s the reason George [Bryan] was going to get some opportunities to catch balls.” Bryant gave credit to his fellow linemen, including redshirt senior tight end Matt Kushner. “Kushner did an excellent job on the

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Pack ties No. 4 Maryland, 1-1 State loses lead late, settles for tie against defending national champion

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The No. 23 Pack gave the No. 4 Maryland Terrapins a shock Saturday night at Dail Soccer Field, carrying a 1-0 lead into the final minutes of the ACC showdown. However, a late Maryland goal tied the game and neither team gained an advantage through two overtime period. The Pack improved to 4-1-1 overall against its second top-five opponent in a week.

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Junior Lucas Carpenter, who scored his first collegiate goal in the 63rd minute, said a tie against the No. 4 Terps was better than anyone anticipated. “We protected our home,” Carpenter said. “It’s crucial to protect your home field. That was the result against Maryland we were looking for.” “The win was in our grasp, though, which is kind of frustrating, but we’ll take it at the end of the game.” Tempers f lared in the first half and Maryland’s Doug Rodkey received a red card in the 36th minute, forcing Maryland to play the rest of the game down a man. Six additional yellow cards were distributed among the two teams as the game progressed.

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quarter of play, including two rushing touchdowns from running back Toney Baker and a passing touchdown from redshirt sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson to wide receiver T.J. Graham. In a game where the Pack recorded 477 total yards of offense, two stars emerged. Tight end George Bryan had the best night of his career Saturday against the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Coach Tom O’Brien said Bryan’s night was due to the blitz packages used by Gardner-Webb. “As much as they brought the linebackers and blitzed, there were a lot of holes in the middle of the field where the tight end op-

The Terrapins outshot the Pack 13-8, but the only goal in the first 88 minutes belonged to State. Carpenter Lucas Carpenter said he continued the run to the goal in the 63rd minute and was rewarded with his first of his career. “[Kris] Byrd got the ball out wide. He didn’t play it back, so I continued the run,” Carpenter said. “He played it out wide to the [Michael Smith], who crossed it, and that’s how it got to me.” Carpenter said the goal against ACC power Maryland was better than he could have anticipated. “It was like a dream. It came right to my foot and I finished it,” Carpenter said. “If I hadn’t finished it, though, it would

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have been really bad.” Maryland had no answer until a minute and a half remained in the game. Drew Yates tied up the game when he brought the ball to the left of the penalty box, and made his way into the middle of the field and fired a high shot past goalie Chris Widman.  State had a chance to escape with t he w in in regulation when senior forward Ronnie Bouemboue received a through ball from Chris Zuerner and walked in alone with the final seconds ticking down. Bouemboue slowed down to pick his shot and two Maryland de-

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onsidering the startling ease with which the football team’s offense has run away with its last two games over FCS opponents, it would be easy to dismiss any statistical evidence of good defense. But how t horou g h l y t h e defense ha s dominated in its first three Tyler Everett g a m e s h a s been nothing Deputy Sports short of starEditor tling, and this includes an otherwise disastrous season opener against the Gamecocks. That the offense had an opportunity to score a gamewinning touchdown drive that night was a testament to the defensive effort and little else. Surrendering just one scoring drive, which saw South Carolina march all of 14 yards, is even more impressive after that same offense scored 37 points on the road against then No. 21 Georgia the following week. And while the Pack’s own offense has posted 65 and 45 points in its past two games, it has been the defense that has stood out in my mind. Holding Murray State to one yard rushing is unbelievable, as limiting anyone to less than 50 yards rushing is almost unheard of. Before pessimists or realists point out that the feat occurred against a team that finished 5-7 in the Ohio Valley Conference — one of the least respected conferences in the FCS — last year, think about what it takes to hold a team to one yard rushing, especially when they hand the ball off 25 times. Shutting down a run game that completely requires so much intensity that grounded college coaches would probably expect their defense to give up more than one running yard to most high school teams. The defense continued its stingy ways Saturday against Gardner-Webb, giving up just 213 yards of total offense without forcing a turnover. While some would consider the lack of turnovers problematic, holding a team to less than 220 yards of offense without taking the ball away is yet another difficult feat to accomplish, regardless of the quality of the opposing offense. My confidence in this team going into this weekend’s showdown with Pittsburgh is grow-

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