Technician - February 11, 2010 by NC State Student Media

TECHNICIAN          

thursday february

2010

Raleigh, North Carolina

technicianonline.com

‘Howl for Haiti’ campaign hits $25,000 Fundraising efforts still going strong, individual student organizations contribute Arth Pandya Staff Writer

SATYAJIT SARANGDHAR/TECHNICIAN

Doa’A Dorgham, sophomore in psychology, interacts with the audience and explains the significance of the hijab in Islamic culture during the “Behind The Veil” seminar at the Talley Student Center Wednesday evening .

Workshop unveils truth behind hijab  Students learn about, discuss truths and misconceptions behind the veil  Siva Ramesh  Staff Writer

Behind the Veil, a seminar in which students discussed and learned about the role of the hijab in the lives of Muslim females, took place Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Talley Student Center. “It’s a dialogue and social experiment in which non-Islamic women veil for the day,” Doa’A Dorgham, a sophomore in psychology, said. Dorgham organized the event this year. The workshop included a session in which students were able to exchange opinions and ask questions of a student panel composed of Muslim female students, half of whom wear a veil and half of whom do not. Both

sides of the panel gave their respective which co-sponsored the event. The event was first held Jan. 2007 reasons for wearing or not wearing a and was the idea of Sara Yasin, an veil. In Islam, wearing a veil is part of alumna from the class of 2009 who the act of “hijab,” for women, which began wearing a veil when she was 15 years old. involves modest beWith the help of havior and covering the Women’s Center the entire body exat the University, Yacept for the hands, sin planned the event feet and face. as a means of educatThe organizers of ing others about the the event expressed veil. their hopes for a sucAs par t of t he cessful evening. event, non-Muslim “I’m excited. I fe m a le s t ude nt s hope that we’ll have Shannon Johnson, the director adopt hijab for a day. a good turnout,” of the Women’s Center During this time, Dorgham said. they are expected to “On our Facebook follow Islamic prinpage, about 30 have already confirmed [their attendance] ciples of not drinking alcohol or eatfor the event,” Farris Barakat, a sopho- ing pork, not displaying affection in public and not uncovering their heads more in civil engineering, said. Barakat is the social coordinator in the presence of men unrelated to of the Muslim Students Association, them.

“On that day I chose to wear the headscarf, to walk in someone else’s shoes.”

Shannon Johnson, the director of the Women’s Center, said she enjoyed adopting hijab for a day in order to experience the feeling of being different. “On that day I chose to wear the headscarf, to walk in someone else’s shoes,” Johnson said. Barakat said he was proud to have seen non-Muslim students wearing the veil earlier. “I saw about five non-Muslims wearing the veil around campus, and it made me and a lot of Muslims proud,” Barakat said. Sarah Mohammed, a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, attended the event in order to see what it was like. “UNC has panels on women and Islam, but none specifically on the hijab,” Mohammed said. Christina Harp, a freshman in

VEIL continued page 3

Senate to review dining hall redistricting Bill allowing Wood, Avent-Ferry halls to eat at Case being considered by Senate committee

“Currently, only Central Campus is allowed to eat at Case,” Hayes said. “We brought the issue to Randy Lait [director of dining services] but the question of capacity came up. The only way we can think about it happening is to restrict people to their respective Nick Tran News Editor dining halls, and we don’t want to do that.” Kelli Rogers, student senate president, said Student Senate is considering a bill which it was a good idea to revise the policy, as evwill allow students living in Wood Hall and eryone wants to eat at Case. the Avent Ferry Complex to eat at Case Din“It’s important every so often for policies to be reexamined to make sure they’re serving Hall. Wood and Avent Ferry students are forced ing the best need,” Rogers said. “Case is a to walk past Case and find their meals at a small dining hall so we’re going to have to more distant dining hall, Clark Dining Hall, get creative to allow more students. Takeout as that is where they are disboxes would help.” tricted. Sen. Stephen Kouba said takeout helps anywhere The piece of legislation there’s overcrowding and it under consideration, enis one of the solutions being titled the Dining Hall Redistricting Act, seeks to considered. reorganize the districting “There are concerns of of residence halls to allow serious overcrowding and students to access dining the bill hit a brick wall when halls which are more conwe considered occupancy rates,” he said. “The reason venient to them. we want to do this is to creSen. Jason Hayes, the Steven Kouba, ate easier access for students sponsor of the Redistrictsenator from CHASS based on their locations. We ing Bill, said the decision would like to give Wood to push this bill back came and Avent Ferry accesss to Case; currently with a large amount of student support. “The issue came up after a survey of stu- the way halls are districted most of Central dents in the area,” he said. “304 of the around Campus gets it.” 1,000 surveyed said that they would like acAccording to Kouba, solutions being concess to Case. When we talked to people about sidered include expanding the takeout, curallowing them to eat there they said it was a rently planned for Clark, to Case. Another is good idea.” Case is currently the smallest dining hall with a 110-person seating capacity. DINING continued page 3

In the past month, the “Howl for Haiti” campaign has raised $25,000 for their effort to raise funds for Haiti, with the help of numerous campus organizations. This puts the campaign at the halfway mark towards their goal of $50,000. The Quad Area Council has organized various fundraising events, including a pancake dinner, and is in the process of organizing more. Their motivation stems from an incentive proposed by their president, Nathan Combs, according to Mac Scott, sophomore in mechanical engineering and program director of the Quad Area Council. “Our president gave the Quad a challenge; that if we could raise $2,000 by the end of March, he would shave his head completely bald,” Scott said. “And a lot of people would like to see him bald.” The Quad has raised over $450, with $300 coming from their pancake dinner fundraising event. The event offered a free pancake dinner at the Honors Village Commons, but encouraged those who ate to donate. More funds came from the Quad’s most recent fundraising effort: a flower sale. Flowers cost a dollar and could be sent to individuals specified by the buyer with a personal note. “Recently, we were selling flowers for Valentines Day. We’ve been taking orders for the past week,” Scott said. “We sold 215 flowers for Valentines Day, bringing in $107, along with $40 more in donations.” Scott said that their next planned event will be toward the end of February. “There will be a smores and hot chocolate night,” Scott said. The pre-health club - the university’s biggest organization - has raised $2000 for the campaign, according to Anita Flick, director of health professions advising. “Our fund-raising has gone very well - we recently donated $2000 to the Howl for Haiti campaign and are still collecting,” Dr. Flick said. She said the club will continue to raise funds, and help in anyway they can. “We will be supplying 75 students to participate in the Feb 21st Stop Hunger Now Packaging Event,” Dr. Flick said. “We also are considering a return visit in May to help with demolition and reconstruction at one of the three

HAITI continued page 3

“...we’re advocating the inclusion of Wood without removing other students.”

insidetechnician

Hokies handle Pack 72-52 story. See page 8. SARAH TUDOR/TECHNICIAN

On Wednesday night in the Student Senate chamber, Jackie Smith, a sophomore in political science and sociology and the president pro tempore of Student Senate, and Scott Goldsmith, a junior in political science and philosophy, discuss finances and the budget for next year.

viewpoint life & style classifieds sports

4 5 7 8

Page 2

page 2 •thursday, february 11, 2010

Corrections & Clarifications

Technician

Through Christin’s lens

Campus CalendaR February 2010

Send all clarifications and corrections to Executive Editor Russell Witham at viewpoint@ technicianonline.com.

Weather Wise

Sa 6

Today: February 11 Project Level 1 McKimmon Center, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chinese Language Corner McKimmon Corner, Noon to 1 p.m.

46/25

Faces and Mazes Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m.

Sunny with winds from the northwest at 17 mph

With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m.

Friday:

47 31 Mostly sunny with winds from the northwest at 8 mph

Saturday:

47 26 Partly cloudy with winds from the northwest at 7 mph source: www.weather.com

Get involved in technician Technician is always looking for people to write, design, copy edit and take photos. If you’re interested, come to our office on the third floor of Witherspoon (across from the elevators) Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to midnight and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or e-mail Viewpoint Editor Russell Witham at viewpoint@technicianonline. com.

World & Nation

Black leaders request targeted assistance President Barack Obama met with three prominent AfricanAmerican leaders Wednesday to discuss plans to help the nation recover from the ongoing economic crisis. The three men pressed Obama to pursue a recovery agenda which includes targeted helps for blacks, whose unemployment rate, 16.5 percent in Jan., is much higher than the national average and nearly twice that of whites. Obama met with Rev, Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network, Benjamin Jealous, president of the NAACP, and Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League for three hours discussing options for aid in urban and rural areas, namely those with large minority

Legacies, Layers, and Lenses Brown Room Talley Student Center, 1 to 4 p.m.

Graphic Design is everywhere

Tai Chi Course Court of North Carolina, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

photo By Christin Hardy

haade Oliveros, a senior in graphic design, interacts with an exhibition in Brooks Hall displayed for the program’s re-accredidation by the National Association of Schools in Art and Design. The exhibition showcased all levels of work from freshmen to seniors. “From the booklets to posters, information graphics to magazines, this gallery really shows how important graphic design is because it is in everything,” Oliveros said.

In the know

Diversity Film Series: What’s Race Got to Do with It? Part two of the Diversity Film Series: What’s Race Got to Do with It? will be held Feb. 19 in room 313 of the Monteith Engineering Research Center. The film being shown chronicles the journey of a diverse group of students participating in a 15-week intergroup dialogue program at U.C. Berkeley as well as features an interracial dialogue providing a window into the different attitudes and assumptions held by young

populations. This meeting comes at a time when many black leaders have faulted Obama for not pursuing policies more targeted to their communities. Source: The Los Angeles Times

Taliban chief dies of injuries

The Pakistani government confirmed Wednesday the death of Hakimullah Mehsud’s, who died from injuries sustained in a U.S. drone strike in mid-January. The Taliban denied Mehsud’s death, which they also did following his predecessor’s death only to admit it weeks later. The U.S. increased its strikes in Pakistan’s tribal area following Meshud’s appearance in a video with a Jordanian suicide bomber who killed seven CIA employees in late December. Mehsud’s death is being seen as a critical blow to Taliban forces, who are struggling to recover from the loss of their main sanctuary near the Afghan border. Source: The Times

people on race and equality. The film will highlight challenges and obstacles faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds compared to their peers. The film will be shown at 12:15 p.m. and last one hour. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar

Extreme Loading of Critical Infrastructure The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering will be hosting guest speaker Mary Ellen Hynes Feb. 25 to deliver the 39th Annual Henry M. Shaw Lecture. Hynes is the director

General’s arrest in Sri Lanka causes unrest Thousands of Sri Lankan protesters clashed with government supporters Wednesday following the announcement of parliamentary elections. Tensions have been rising on the island since the arrest of former army commander and losing presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was arrested. Fonseka was arrested Monday by military police on charges of engaging in politics against his president while still in uniform. Fonseka had previously worked with President Mahinda Rajapaksa to end the 25-year war against the Tamil Tiger separatists last year. At least eight protesters were injured in the clashes outside Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court. The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Source: Reuters

AG R O ME C K • B U S IN E SS O FFIC E • NUBIA N MESS AGE TEC H N I C I AN • W K NC 88.1FM • WINDHO VE R • W OLF T V

Meet the candidates On March 9, the Student Media Board will be hiring the editors and managers for the Student Media for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Come voice your opinion on what you want from your student media. FEB. 25 • 7 P.M.

of research for the Infrastructure Geophysical Division in the Science and Technology directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and will give a lecture entitled “Extreme Loading of Critical Infrastructure,” providing a summary of ongoing research and progress on blast loading of several types of infrastructure, and design of mitigation measures to prevent catastrophic failures. Hynes will be speaking in room 216 of Mann Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar

Hold on to Your Hats! An exhibition hosted by N.C. State Libraries Special Collections Research Center will be held today in the East Wing of D.H. Hill Library exploring hat making and styles of hats from around the world, including 150 examples from the Gregg’s permanent collection. Hats on display will include Chinese children’s hats shaped like dogs and lions, a dramatic hat covered in a seagull and several NCSU beanies. The exhibition will be held all day. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar

POLICe BlOTTER February 6 3:08 A.M. | Medical-Alcohol Berry Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student was transported for treatment and will be referred to the university for Underage Possession/Consumption. 8:15 A.M. Medical Assist Primrose Hall Units responded to assist student in need of medical assistance during Krispy Kreme Challenge. 8:38 A.M. | Medical Assist ES King Village Units responded to non-student in need of medical assistance. Non-student was transported for treatment. 10:34 P.M. | Assist Another Agency Gorman Street While investigating traffic accident RPD arrested student. Student was also referred to the University for DWI. 12:29 P.M. | Burglary Lee Hall Student reported unknown subject had entered unlocked room and caused damage.

$ TOnighT at 7pm • Talley Ballroom

nC State Jazz Ensemble i

The NC State Jazz Ensemble I, under the direction of Mr. Wes Parker, returns for the spring semester with classic works in jazz by artists Duke Ellington, Sammy Nestico, Frank Foster and more! ncsu.edu/arts

3:38 P.M. | Medical Assist Carmichael Gym Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Student was transported for treatment. 3:46 P.M. | Suspicious Incident Gorman St/Western Blvd NCSU PD and RPD responded to report of subject assaulting female. Officers found no on matching description in the area. 8:12 P.M. | Utility Problem Central Campus Power outage occurred in central campus area. Facilities responded.   February 7 2:43 A.M. | Check Person Vet School Construction Site Officer observed vehicle at site and spoke with foreman. No further action taken. 3:00 P.M. | Special Event Reynolds Coliseum Officers monitored Women’s Basketball game. 3:55 P.M. | Traffic Stop Sullivan Drive Student was issued citation for operating a vehicle with expired drivers license   February 8 10:40 A.M. | Assist Another Agency DH Hill Library Officers met with student regarding concerns associated with accident that occurred off campus. Student was informed of protocol and referred to RPD.

Advanced Beginning Chinese for Adults Room 1229 Engineering Building II, 7 to 8 p.m. Beginning Chinese for Adults I Room 1007 Engineering Building I, 7 to 8 p.m. Beginning Chinese for Adults I Room 1212 Engineering Building II, 7 to 8 p.m. GOOD HAIR Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:40 p.m. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Witherspoon Cinema, 9:30 to 11 p.m.  February 12 Excel 2007 Level 1 McKimmon Center, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Faces and Mazes Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m. With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. GOOD HAIR Witherspoon Cinema, 9 to 10:40 p.m. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Witherspoon Cinema, 11:59 p.m. February 13 Faces and Mazes Gregg Museum of Art and Design, 2 to 8 p.m. With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers Gregg Museum of Art and Design, 2 to 8 p.m. GOOD HAIR Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Witherspoon Cinema, 9:30 to 11 p.m.   February 14 Hold on to Your Hats! D.H Hill Library, East Wing, All day Faces and Mazes Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m. With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers Gregg Museum of Art and Design, Noon to 8 p.m. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:30 p.m. GOOD HAIR Witherspoon Cinema, 9 p.m.

News

TECHNICIAN

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 • PAGE 3

VEIL

of hijab. “I think it’s really important because continued from page 1 it’s important to get to know the experiences they go through; what [the international studies, expressed her girls] face in daily life,” Barakat said. According to Barakat, there are many enthusiasm for learning about hijab. “I think it’s going to be interesting, misconceptions about the veil. For exbecause I really don’t know that much ample, his sister who wears a veil went to a hospital once to participate in a about it,” Harp said. The event also welcomed male stu- summer program and was questioned by one of the patients dent s, a lt houg h whether she had unthey were not exdergone chemotherapected to take part py because of her head in wearing hijab. covering. “[Guys] are wel“This event’s imcome to at tend portant to clear up and to gain inmisconceptions about sight, [though],” those who choose to Dorgham said. veil,” Barakat said. Hudson Raines, Mohammed said the a freshman in the Sarah Mohammed, a concept of the event University Scholars sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill was a very important program, said he one. hoped to have his “I think that it’s an important event questions about veiling answered. “I hope that it answers my questions because it stands for something very on why women choose to veil, not to important and it’s relevant to all stuveil, whether others find it offensive, dents, especially female students on any campus,” Mohammed said. things like that,” Raines said. Barakat said the event was important in educating people about the realities

“UNC has panels on women and Islam, but none specifically on the hijab.”

AMANDA KARST/TECHNICIAN

Shannon Johnson, director of the Women’s Center and a doctoral student in higher administration, leads the “Behind the Veil” program Wednesday. This is the fourth year and the fifth time the Women’s Center has organized the program, which invites women to wear a headscarf for a day to understand what it is like.

DINING

continued from page 1

to completely reorganize which residence halls are assigned to each dining hall. “Our original plan was just to add Wood to Case, but we realized we couldn’t do that without taking away Central Campus,” Kouba said. “Case is at capacity right now, and we’re advocating the inclusion of Wood without removing other students.” Kouba and other student leaders will be meeting with Lait next week to reconsider the bill and devise a new solution. An idea they are considering is a computerized system which will monitor capacity at Case to prevent the occupancy limit from being exceeded. “We’re going to sit down with Lait and Residence Hall Directors to see if we can work out a compromise,” Kouba said. “We want to suggest they add Wood and implement a system to monitor occupancy, but we’re not really sure how.”

HAITI

continued from page 1

homes that we work with.” In addition, others have also contributed, according to the campaign’s web site. NCSU Campus Crusade for Chirst commited $1255.27. Repair and Renovation Services within Facilities Operations has donated $230.00. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated has pledged $135 to Howl for Haiti. Sarah Cavanagh, age 11, Megan Cavanagh, age nine, Rebecca Schmidt, age 11, and Haleigh Jones, age nine operated a cookie stand to raise a total of $115. An estimated 212,000 people were killed by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, making it the worst recorded natural disaster in the Americas, as reported by the New York Times. Former President Bill Clinton, who was designated as coordinator of international aid for Haiti, returned to Haiti and met with government and aid officials Friday. Clinton pledged to try to get aid following, as coordination problems have hampered operations. The existing infrastructure is struggling to handle the aid already flowing in, according to CBN News.

TIM O’BRIEN/TECHNICIAN FILE PHOTO

Alex Lombardi, freshman in biological science, works out details with the chair of the community service committee, Ericka Aiken, at the Howl for Haiti volunteer meeting in the Student Government office in Witherspoon Student Center Tuesday. The student organization, headed by Aiken, had a goal to raise $50,000 by the end of the week. Lombardi, who works with the volunteer group ShoeManity, was working to establish shoe donation sites alongside the Howl for Haiti contributions to send shoes to Haitians in need.

Come to

and be the Sat 2.14 Carmichael Gym + MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 + WITHERSPOON CINEMA + 7:30 P.M. + $7.00TICKETS + GUESTSPEAKER + $10 T-SHIRTS + PERFORMANCES BY: FUSION, PACKABELLS, GRAINS OF TIME, ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. AND MORE! + FOOD FROM MOE’S, PAPA JOHN’S, McDONALD’S & COCA-COLA!

Be one of 12

students chosen to compete for a semester’s tuition and other prizes!

Sponsored by:

Viewpoint

page 4 • thursday, february 11, 2010

Technician

{Our view}

The Facts:

Case must be open to all students S

Avent Ferry Complex and Wood Hall students are not allowed to eat at Case Dining Hall with their meal plans.

Our Opinion:

The policy does a disservice to students in those residence halls and presents a problem of inequity for the entire University dining system. Case Dining Hall should be open to all students, not just athletes.

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility of the Executive Editors.

tudents in the Avent Ferry Complex and Wood Hall know the burden of long walks north to attend classes and other facilities on campus. As it is, the weight applies when those students want to eat at the dining halls. The closest dining hall to those residence halls, Case Dining Hall, is not available to students in Avent Ferry or Wood, forcing those students to trek the extra distance to Clark Dining Hall. Not only does this policy do a disservice to those students, it reflects poorly on the entire University. Case Hall provides — by its own admission — better quality food that is intended for student athletes. Most students would acknowledge student-athletes’ needs for higher Calorie diets

and, perhaps, more accommodation from the University in certain academic areas. But it is a problem when that need overwhelms other students’ basic right to easy dining access. While it is true that most Central Campus students have access to Case during the breakfast, brunch and lunch hours, the thought that only athletes have access to the facility during dinner hours is not only unfair, it borders on prejudice. Student Senate intended to address the issue of Case Dining Hall restrictions at its Wednesday night meeting, but sent the bill back to committee in order to reassess the feasi-

bility of allowing Wood and Avent Ferry students’ access to Case during the breakfast, brunch and lunch periods. When the bill is readdressed in committee and Senate members speak to University Dining — including its director, Randy Lait — the Senate needs to not only solidify the rights of students on the southern parts of campus; it must take the next step. Students in Wood and Avent Ferry must have access to Case, but it should be at all times. In fact, all University students with a dining plan should be able to visit any dining hall at any time. The University has no right, nor place, to take a

dining hall supported by the meal plan money of all students and restrict its access to a select group of students. Athletes will also receive preferential treatment, that’s the nature — however flawed — of the University athletic system and its governing body, the NCAA. University Dining should not come into that equation, though. It has a responsibility to all students regardless of athletic talents. The Student Senate University Affairs Committee needs to return a bill recommending the cessation of dining hall zoning altogether and let equity be served. Only then will dining halls truly be forced to realize some sense of parody in food quality and serve students appropriately.

The guide to a transparent chancellory

ike so many other football fans, I watched the Super Bowl Sunday, though my heart wasn’t really into the game (alas, New York was sadly abs ent f rom the big show). I sat through the commercials, which have been sadly on the decline in Paul terms of brilMcCauley l i a n c e , a n d endu red t he Senior Staff annoyance of a Columnist four-man Colts pass rush (I did not and will never jump on a bandwagon team like the 2009-10 Saints). Yet after the game, I kept the television tuned to CBS (despite earlier, extremely aggravating issues with the HD signal) and watched the new show “Undercover Boss.” The very loud cynic in the back of my mind said this show was little more than an attempt at good PR for some corporations in the midst of populist anger towards corporate A merica, and the show’s producers obviou sly were not going to pick Bank of A merica or some ot her equa l ly rev i le d Wa l l St reet cash cow for the whole “corporate honcho deciding to change his (unlikely her) ways” motif. And of course they went with the overworked, underpaid manager who had her entire family in a house they risked losing to the mortgage crisis. Cynicism aside, though, it gave me quite a good idea for what a chancellor at N.C. State should do — throw aside the undercover part (unless our new chancellor-elect wants to attempt to come up with some clever cover story) and get out into classes, walk around campus and eat at the same places students eat. Consider the entire situation with class sizes. If the chancellor-elect took the time to visit two classes a week and stopped to evaluate the effectiveness of decreased numbers of class and increased class size, he would

be more able to weigh the benefits and costs of reducing academic budgets. Or if he took an additional half-hour of his day, the chancellor-elect could go to the Atrium for lunch and brave the mass of people waiting in line or trying to find a table. Students are not the only people the chancellor-elect should try to work more closely with. Much like a corporation, students are the consumers and customers. Like “Undercover Boss,” the chancellor elect should also pay attention to the concerns of his employees: the faculty and staff. Under former Chancellor James Oblinger’s administration, everyone on campus who wasn’t living under a rock knew about the Mary Easley scandal. But what was truly infuriating to the faculty was the fact that the University was playing fast and loose with the nature of what positions qualified as “new positions” for which a new, much higher salary could be named and what this meant for tenure-track and non-tenuretrack faculty members. This sor t of policy is precisely the sort of issue ChancellorElect Woodson shou ld address. Ultimately, transparency a nd communication are the only things that will give students, faculty and staff reason to trust the incoming chancellor. And even cynics like me, who smell the selfserving motive of public relations behind any sort of attempt at transparency or open communications between the upper echelons and the average employee or customer, find such efforts at the University to be worthwhile. Perhaps then I can simply write about how the mighty have fallen, as the Super Bowl ads again disappoint me. Or I can complain about the lack of some team’s pass rush and how much such a phenomenon makes me want to punch a defensive coordinator. But until the chancellor-elect lives up to these standards ... well, I won’t complain about the lack of a pass rush as loudly.

“... get out into classes, walk around campus and eat at the same places students eat.”

Executive Editors Lauren Blakely Kate Shefte Russell Witham editor@technicianonline.com 323 Witherspoon Student Center, NCSU Campus Box 7318, Raleigh, NC 27695 Editorial Advertising Fax Online

515.2411 515.2029 515.5133 technicianonline.com

News Editors Alanna Howard Nick Tran news@technicianonline.com

{

}

in your words

Should Case Dining Hall be open to all students? Why or why not? by Marisa Akers

“No, because it’s small. We need to get better athletes at this school and that’s an advantage [for them].”

Misplaced trust can be a dangerous thing.

Zach Smith sophomore, economics

Conrad Plyler, sophomore in political science

{

Campus Forum

}

HOW TO SUBMIT Letters must be submitted before 5 p.m. the day before publication and must be limited to 250 words. Contributors are limited to one letter per week. Please submit all letters electronically to viewpoint@

technicianonline.com.

Good timing on Transportation column Sam Daughtry’s Wednesday column comes at the absolute perfect time. Tuesday, I was on a number seven bus (Wolflink Shuttle) that was dangerously crowded. This isn’t the first time it’s happened either. Every Tuesday and Thursday about 4:15 p.m. I get on the number seven bus and it’s the same bus driver every time. He crams so many people on the bus that you can’t even move your arms. He yells at us every time to move back more, until, as I heard one person put it, “if we move any closer together, someone’s getting pregnant.” Although humorous, the situation was completely true. This bus driver also told us that we only need one pole or handle to hold onto and that we should be able tostand in two rows down the middle of the aisle. It would be fine to only be able to get one pole, except that the bus drivers drive like they’re in a NASCAR race. There have been times I honestly felt like the bus may tip over at anytime. As you said in the article, this situation isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s extremely dangerous, and it doesn’t leave room

Deputy Features Editors Justin Carrington Caitlin Cauley Rich Lapore Jessica Neville Laura Wilkinson features@technicianonline.com

EDITOR’S NOTE

WRITING GUIDELINES

Letters to the editor are the individual opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Technician’s staff or N.C. State University. All writers must include their full names and, if applicable, their affiliations, including years and majors for students and professional titles for University employees. For verification purposes, the writers must also include their phone numbers, which will not be published.

Submission does not guarantee publication and Technician reserves the right to edit for grammar, length, content and style. High priority is given to letters that are (1) critical of Technician and its coverage and (2) of interest to the student body. Additional letters and full versions of partial letters may be published online. Once received, all submissions become the property of Technician.

for potential riders who have disabilities. Tuesday, it was raining, which meant that everyone had umbrellas and heavy jackets. One rider (who was fortunate enough to have a seat) almost got hit in the eye by a stander’s umbrella — this just shows it’s not only dangerous for the standers, but also the sitters. If someone gets trapped in the back, and needs to get off, everyone else standing pretty much has to straddle the laps of sitting students in order to provide enough room for the person to get off. Something needs to be done about this, and I think that some of the bus drivers need to take a safe driving course because they go around turns way too fast for the top heavy bus, and they slam on their brakes while students are standing during the ride. Kasey Mitchell senior, social work

Lowe has faced significant challenges I am an older alumnus and was a freshman in 1983 when we won a championship. I went to every home game that year except for two. I have watched and played much basketball over the years and all I can say is that Ty Johnson

Deputy Sports Editors Taylor Barbour Tyler Everett Jen Hankin Viewpoint Editor Russell Witham

Photo Editor David Mabe

design@technicianonline.com

viewpoint@technicianonline.com

Sports Editor Kate Shefte sports@technicianonline.com

Assistant Viewpoint Editor Zakk White

Phoebe McLean freshman, history does not know a thing about basketball, loyalty or the challenges that Sidney Lowe has faced since his inheritance of the program. I no longer consider Technician the “school” paper. If Johnson ever wants to learn a little about why Lowe does what he does, he could just ask someone who understands instead of writing an ignorant bashing piece. The things that seem to baffle Johnson are very understandable to me.

Design Director Lauren Blakely

“Yes. I think all dining halls should be open to all students.” Meshawn Chalmers senior, psychology

Dan Grundman alumnus, class of 1987

Johnson was in diapers the last time N.C. State had a real point guard I’m very disappointed with Ty Johnson’s editorial in Tuesday’s Technician. Let me know your opinion the next time we have a legitimate ACC caliber point guard. You were in diapers when we last had an ACC caliber point guard (Corchiani). William Powell alumnus, class of 1989

{

Online poll

}

This week’s poll question:

Was the Krispy Kreme Challenge an enjoyable experience? • Yes • No • I don’t care because it doesn’t affect me Visit www.technicianonline.com to cast your vote.

Deputy Design Editor Nettie Fisher

photo@technicianonline.com

Design Editor Biko Tushinde

“I’m on the fence. It’s for the atheletes, but if they’re going to open it to people in Turlington or Alexander, then they should open it to all people.”

Advertising Manager Laura Frey advertising@sma.ncsu.edu

Technician (USPS 455-050) is the official student newspaper of N.C. State University and is published every Monday through Friday throughout the academic year from August through May except during holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in the columns, cartoons, photo illustrations and letters that appear on Technician’s pages are the views of the individual writers and cartoonists. As a public forum for student expression, the students determine the content of the publication without prior review. To receive permission for reproduction, please write the editor. Subscription cost is $100 per year. A single copy is free to all students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus. Additional copies are $0.25 each. Printed by The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Copyright 2008 by North Carolina State Student Media. All rights reserved.

Features Life & style

Technician

thursday, february 11, 2010 • Page 5

Christin Hardy/Technician

McBryde Cameron, a junior in creative writing, works on a Valentine’s Day card for his girlfriend at Cup A Joe. “I could buy her a card, but it would be more fun and more personal for me to make it, so that’s what I’m going to do,” Cameron said. The coffee shop is a hot spot for many students because of its retro feel, eclectic crowd and always-available coffee.

Singles Awareness Day breaks from tradition For singles, Valentine’s Day can be a waste of time or an opportunity to chill with friends Laura Wilkinson Life & Style Editor

Every year as the Feb. 14 approaches, there are mad rushes to the chocolate aisle and the flower section at the grocery store, as well as phone calls to restaurants to make reservations for that special someone. However, for people who are single, Valentine’s Day often comes and goes quietly and without much fuss. Ashlee Stowe, a freshman in First Year College, said she is not opposed to the idea of Valentine’s Day, as long as someone is there to share it. “If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine’s Day it’s a really nice holiday. But most people don’t,” Stowe said. “It’s kind of a made up holiday so that chocolate and flower companies can make bank.” Matt Shearer, a freshman in polymer and color chemistry, said he hates Valentine’s Day. “Singles Awareness Day is com-

pletely stupid. You don’t do anything on that day,” Shearer said. “I once got a box of chocolates from my mom. You get Valentine’s Day cards from people you’re not going to talk to down the road. There’s really no meaning to it unless you’re married or dating someone.” Shearer said the holiday is great for couples who want to be more romantic than usual. “There’s all the mushy, gushy stuff. They share their love for one another,” Shearer said. As for chocolate and flowers, Shearer believes they are staple items for the day. “It’s a tradition. You can’t go away from traditions.” Shearer claimed that because he is single, he will do absolutely nothing on Sunday. “I’ll sit in my dorm and do nothing. I have no one to go out with, nobody to hang out with,” Shearer said. While some people do sit around and ignore the day, others make plans with friends or family, like Stowe decided to do. “I have a gay guy friend and he doesn’t have a boyfriend either so

we’re going out together. Hopefully he will buy me chocolates and flowers,” Stowe said. Amanda Peters, a sophomore in applied sociology, said she likes the holiday and thinks it is fun, but it should not be too big of a deal. “I think if you’re with someone you should show it, but do something little. Take them out to dinner, but it shouldn’t be a huge thing,” Peters said. “I think that it’s more special if you do that on your own than just on a holiday. I think it’s better to celebrate something more personal.” Peters also said consumerism plays a large role in the popularity of Valentine’s Day. “It’s kind of something for America to earn money with,” Peters said. Christina Parrett, a sophomore in political science, said she and her friend made plans for Valentine’s Day after making fun of the new movie “Dear John.” “We’re going to watch chick flicks and make fun of them. And probably eat ice cream. We’re both single, so we thought it would be fun,” Par-

rett said. “We saw ‘Dear John’ and we made fun of it the entire time. We’re making fun of love.” Parret said although she made plans for this year, she normally ignores the holiday if she is single. “It’s overdone with all the commercials and everything. Love isn’t about chocolate and f lowers. I’ve been in relationships before where we didn’t do anything for Valentine’s Day,” Parrett said. “As a culture, our view of love is screwed up. Chick flicks are all about romantic things and commitment. It’s not good for girls to watch chick flicks because they’ll be disappointed. Guys just aren’t that perfect in real life. I’m not a romantic anymore.” Muneeb Abbasi, a freshman in First Year College, said Valentine’s Day has been commercialized too much and it puts unnecessary pressure on guys. “Sure, you can give a lot of love to your significant other, but there’s an expectation that girls always need to have something better the next year. And guys cannot live up to that,” Abbasi said.

While he does not have a problem with Valentine’s Day personally, Abbasi said he understood why some people would. “I don’t date so I don’t have a problem with Valentine’s Day. I can relate to not having a date on Valentine’s Day. But some people don’t necessarily choose that. Some people try getting dates and they still can’t,” Abbasi said. “That’s when it hurts. It singles out everybody who doesn’t have or doesn’t want to have a significant other.” Abbasi also said he does not mind if his attached friends ditch him for their significant others that day. “I don’t have a problem if they go spend the entire day with their girlfriend or boyfriend. I feel for them,” Abbasi said. However, he does give girls a warning about expecting too much. “If you want to keep your man, let him spend Valentine’s Day with you in a modest way. Don’t expect for him to go all out and don’t expect him to be a cheap-skate, but find something in the middle to do.”

Technician was there.

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

Features Life & style

page 6 • thursday, february 11, 2010

Technician

Valentine’s date ideas for all couples Story By KATE SHEFTE

For the outdoorsy couple: If you’re looking to stay active this weekend, try biking or hiking Umstead Park’s many miles of trails. Trails range from easy to moderate and are surrounded by protected flora and fauna. Campus Recreation rents out tents and gear, so those truly ambitious outdoorsmen and women can spend a night at one of its many campgrounds. For those wanting to stay a little closer to campus, the beautiful Johnson Lake is located a few miles away on Avent Ferry Rd. and is open from dawn until dusk. Rent a paddle boat for a half hour ($8) and row out onto 150+ acres of pristine lake. Dress warmly and pack a small snack for a Valentine’s Day that’s straight out of a storybook.

For the classic couple:

Here’s a secret, guys: almost every girl wants flowers on Valentine’s Day. She may not say it outright, but you’re just expected to know. However, it seems a little ridiculous to spend $20 on a dozen roses that are just going to wilt by Wednesday. Instead, head over to Raleigh Orchids at 1938 Wake Forest Road or order over the phone. Orchids are beautiful, exotic, sophisticated flowers that will liven up any room for months and come back year after year. They may not be a classic Valentine’s Day flower, but they’ll bring happiness for a long time after the last Hallmark card has been pitched or tucked away. Raleigh Orchids carries resh, tropical orchids in every shape and size. Orchids come in white, pink, blush, purple, blue, red, yellow and orange and patterns include stripes, spots and solids, just to name a few. They also have special, Valentine’s themed orchids. If you really want to make sure she likes the one you give her, let her pick it out. Prices range from $8 for a smaller orchid to $25, depending on pot size. The beautiful flowers will come back year after year and for a low price, Raleigh Orchids can board your plant until it blooms again. The store is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but if you call 919-413-1313 after closing Saturday, the owner will gladly assist you.

For the couple who just started dating: There are plenty of activities going on around campus for those who are still trying to figure out whether or not they’re compatible. A round at Western Lanes on Hillsborough Street is less than $10 a person. Their snack bar has re-opened after renovations, though the owners kept that familiar 1950’s style décor intact. Those with rusty math skills will want to brush up before going out, because you’ll have to keep track of your own score. Remember, putting the gutters up is not a sign of defeat. It’s called “knowing your strengths.” Sports loving duos might enjoy the women’s basketball team’s annual Hoops for Hope game this Sunday at Reynolds Coliseum. Everyone around you will be decked out in pink, but for a cause more complicated than Feb. 14. The event honors Kay Yow and draws funds for breast cancer research, with a intense ACC match-up between State and Miami as the main event. If you’re worried about awkward conversation, thousands of screaming, chanting fans will help you out.

Spotted in the Brickyard Photo & story by marisa akers

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

For the couple on a budget: Low on cash? We understand completely. Make Sunday night a fun night in. Either dig through your DVD collection or rent an old favorite and party like it’s 1999. Grab some blankets, pillows and chairs and build a fort out of them just like we all did when we were kids, then enjoy a simple, romantic evening in your makeshift abode. Throw in some stovetop s’mores and you’ve got all the campside quaintness without the freezing temperatures and Port-a-Johns. If you can’t get reservations at a nice restaurant or don’t feel like tipping 20 percent, dazzle your significant other with your cooking abilities for half the price. Check delish.com for a wide variety of interesting, idiot-proof recipes. Cute napkins or place mats will make it look like you tried, and even if the pasta doesn’t turn out like the Olive Garden’s, you made it. If you’re not a whiz in the kitchen, the Bojangle’s on Western Boulevard is serving up heart-shaped BoBerry biscuits this weekend. If you’ve never had a BoBerry biscuit, you’re clearly not from around here. Chock full of blueberries, drizzled with vanilla frosting and less than a buck each, this cheap snack will show him or her you care.

Faeben Fulford, a sophomore in communication, poses in Daniels Hall. Fulford likes to keep her style simple and loves to buy jeans and jewelry. “Usually, I just wake up and wear whatever’s comfortable. When I dress up, it’s because I enjoy clothing and different styles,” Fulford said.

For the scholarly couple If you’re willing to make the 30-minute drive to Chapel Hill, the Morehead Planetarium is offering a Valentine’s Day presentation of its long-running “Carolina Skies,” which allows spectators to observe star constellations as they appear each night above North Carolina. Learn how to identify stars and planets and learn the ancient myths surrounding them. This particular show focuses on the romantic legends of the night sky. The event goes on all weekend, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. for $7.25 per person, or less than you’d pay at the movie theater.

TECHNICIAN

Apply to be editor FOR 2010-2011: DEADLINE FEB. 18, NOON Visit Witherspoon 323 for complete details. MORE INFORMATION ONLINE AT HTTP://NCSU.EDU/SMA/

Favorite Store: Forever 21 Shoes: Nordstrom, $120 Jeans: Forever 21, $15 Shirt: Forever 21, $4 Sweater: H&M, $20 Earrings: Forever 21, $5

Sponsored by the ACTION Committee

on the BIG Screen

FREE

Prizes Free Food Dance Team Cheerleaders Pep Band Live Entertainment

“It was a very important time for me tonight to put it away... It was a good confidence builder .”

Policy

The Technician will not be held responsible for damages or losses due to fraudulent advertisements. However, we make every effort to prevent false or misleading advertising from appearing in our publication.

Deadlines

Our business hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Line ads must be placed by noon the previous day.

bball

continued from page 8

game early, and this is a great venue and they have great fans,” Greenberg said. “That win was huge for us.” The Hokie defense continuously shutdown Tracy Smith on the inside, forcing the Pack to pass for more open looks. But after grabbing several rebounds that jump-started the crowd, State began to show life, closing in to 32-21 with two minutes in the half. Just prior to breaking at the buzzer, Wood was blatantly fouled in the left corner, but a no-call sent the crowd into an uproar. The teams headed into the locker room with Virginia Tech holding a 34-23 lead. The Pack opened the second half with renewed energy, grabbing eight points in the first two minutes. After Smith found his way inside for two, closing the gap 3831, the Hokies committed back to back turnovers. But Tech made it rain from the field and State began to look drained. Tech’s quick offense coupled with a barrage of missed free throws put the Pack down 53-38 mid-way through the second half. ACC powerhouse duo Ma lcolm Delaney and

thursday, february 11, 2010 • Page 7

Sights and Sounds Men’s Basketball Vs. Virginia Tech

Go Pack Baners Black Go Pack banners were distributed to the fans, which they used to distract the Virginia Tech players during free throws. The banners were especially prevalent during the first half, when the Pack brought the game to within seven points. Blind Referees Three fans on the floor level seats dressed up as referees with garnering sticks and glasses to create the image of the referees as being blind. This is in protest of what the fans saw as terrible calls from the officiating crew. A Rowdy Crowd At first, the fans did not show much emotion during the second half, but after a few missed calls from the officiating staff, including a foul on a three point attempt from Julius Mays with one second left, the crowd began to heckle the referees throughout the rest of the game. — Jeniece Jamison

Dorenzo Hudson ran the Hokie backcourt, combining for 38 points. Delaney currently leads the ACC in scoring at 20.3 points per game pace. Lowe couldn’t find the answer for the pair.

Classifieds

Kevin Cook/Technician

Coach Sidney Lowe yells at players on the bench after a fowl was committed by one of its teammates at the N.C. State – Virginia Tech game in the RBC Center Wednesday. “We struggled. It’s really hurting our bigs,” Lowe said.

“Obviously [Malcolm] Delaney made plays and hit some shots. Dorenzo [Hudson] played well for Virginia Tech also,” Lowe said. “As for us, we struggled. It’s really hurting our bigs.” Lowe and company will move forward, working to find the consistency that the Pack needs

to end the ACC slide. The team travels to Chapel Hill on Feb. 13 to take on the Tar Heels, who have had its own share of struggles in conference play. “It’s tough, we’re gonna have to turn it around somehow,” Wood said.

Rates

For students, line ads start at $5 for up to 25 words. For non-students, line ads start at $8 for up to 25 words. For detailed rate information, visit technicianonline.com/classifieds. All line ads must be prepaid.

To place a classified ad, call 919.515.2411, fax 919.515.5133 or visit technicianonline.com/classifieds

Announcements

EmploymEnt

Around CAmpus

Help Wanted

Earn $60 CASH EVERY WEEK Valid ID, proof of social security proof of current address NEW PLASMA DONORS NEEDED! Call Talecris Plasma Resources 919-231-2744 Or visit today: 3615 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC

HealtH & Wellness All-natural mineral make-up with SPF24 protection. Get a 9- peice professional make-up kit to try- Pay just $7.32 S&H. Visit www.riskfreemakeup.com/49 or call 1-877-735-6573 Loose weight, boost your energy & feel great with BerryMD Acai Berry Supplement. Pay just $3.41 to try it today! OrBy The der now at www.energizeandslenderize. com/1

Sudoku

Help Wanted

Summer Camp Staff Wanted

YMCA Camp Cheerio Seeking energetic, fun, and highly motivated staff who enjoy working with children 7 -15 years old. Work 5-11 weeks. Pay ranges $190-$230/wk plus room and board. High atop the mountains in Roaring Gap, NC. Directors will be in the brickyard TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th to conduct interviews or to answer questions. Contact Leigh Landis at leigh@ campcheerio.org for an application or to schedule an interview.

No Weekend Work

Apex neighborhood seeks Head Coach for established TSA summer swim team. Competitive salary and great working environment. Must have coaching and competitive swimming experience, be well organized and love working with kids. Must be available from mid-May through mid-July evenings. Submit resume to: cmmedins@bellsouth.net. Hab Techs Needed!! Maxim Healthcare needs staff to work w/developmentally disabled clients in Wake Co. Flexible hours in afternoons, evenings and weekends. $9-$10/hr. Need own transportation. 919-676- 3118. Help Wanted for downtown fitness center. Must be an early morning person. 2-3 mornings a week. Pay negotiable. Pay starts at $9.00 an hour. Call (919)-961-6367. Leave message.

The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applicants 18 and older that are interested in working with campers ages 6-11 this upcoming summer in a recreational setting. Experience working with children or in a summer camp environment is a plus, but not necessary. Pay range is $8.25 and up per hour. Position begins in late May and ends in mid-August. Please contact Tiffany Hiller by email, tiffany. hiller@ci.raleigh.nc.us or by phone, 919831-6165. The City of Raleigh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Towers is currently hiring Resident Assistants for Fall 2010. All NC State students with at min 2.75 GPA are welcome to apply. Applications are available online at www.universitytowers.net and are due by 6:00pm on Friday, February 12, 2010. Compensation includes single room with private bath, meals, and parking. Please direct any questions to Joseph Payne, Resident Manager, at jpayne@universitytowers. net or call 919-327- 3800. (EOE)

Work Wanted Needed: A technician with vast experience in conducting organic synthesis is needed for occasional organic synthesis work in a Centennial Campus laboratory. Please send resume to: ajattar@appealingproducts.com or call: (919) 515-0741. Available immediately.

Business OppOrtunities Earn Extra Cash. windowads.com

Contact

Rear-

Mepham Group

Cueva De Lobos Cueva De Lobos Level:

Real estate

ServiceS

ApArtments For rent

Spring Break

LIVE OFF CAMPUS. Wolfline•City Bus•Walk. 2bd. W/D. Energy efficient. Unique location. Appt. 832-6083

BAHAMAS SPRING BREAK $189 5DAYS or $239 7-DAYS. All prices include: Round-trip luxury cruise with food. Accommodations on the island at your choice of thirteen resorts. Appalachia Travel. www.BahamaSun.com 800-867-5018.

Homes For rent 4 BR, 3 Bath, Kitchen, Den, Laundry, parking, yard, $895/ Month, For the 10/11 school year. Contact Charlie Dick at cdick@easinc.net or cell 336-707-7788.

Looking for Spring Break options? Check out the Travel Center at the top of technicianonline.com.

HOUSE FOR RENT – 4BR, 2 car garage, 1800sq ft, plus basement. Trailwood Hills Subdivision, close to campus. $1850/ month plus utilities. Call 622-1480 or www.ncsuhome.com Near NCSU. Exceptional 3, 4, and 5 Bedroom Houses. Close to Campus. Available August 1, 2010. Very attractive. Ideal for students. Call day: 833-7142 and evening: 783- 9410. Please visit our website www.jansenproperties.com

Parking For rent Convenient Parking! Directly next to campus. Valpark saves you gas, tickets, and towing! www.valpark.com 919-821-7444.

1 2 3 4

Mexican Restaurant

NCsu DECA

Karaoke Karaoke

fundraiser6pm-close

Sudoku

By The Mepham Group

3 4 Level: 1 to2 Wednesday’s Solution puzzle

2/11/10

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

Every Saturday @ 9pm @ 9pm

Every Saturday

OUR CUSTOMERS AGREE, ALL OTHER MEXICAN RESTAURANTS SUCK!

www.thecuevadelobos.com

Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

2/8/08

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders)

Our customers agree, all other Mexican restaurants suck!

weight. Freshman Eloheim Palma entered the match 18-13 on the continued from page 8 season. The bout Wednesday ed to do that. But I knew if I did night marked the third meeting what I needed to do, I would be of the season between Palma OK in the match. In the second and Peter Sturgeon of Greensperiod, I was tired, but I knew I boro. Palma defeated Sturgeon, could still pull off some moves who came in with a record of 28-12, 12-4 at the Cliff Keen to come through with it.” Mill’s victory touched off a Las Vegas Invitational in early streak of three straight wins by December before falling to him 2-3 at the Southern Scuffle in Wolfpack wrestlers. After a major decision by late December. Palma took a 157-pounder Farina, who 5-0 lead this time and never won 15-7 after falling behind looked back, winning the in6-2 early in the match, red- dividual bout 7-2 to give his shirt junior 165-pounder Ray team the 19-14 win. “I knew I Ward took a could win,” 7-5 decision Palma said. to push his “It was a very team’s lead to important 16-3 before a time for me loss by sophton ig ht to omore Quinput it away, ton Godley at put it behind 174 bringing me and get the Spartans ready for to w it hin the other big 16-6. matches in Freshman the ACC. It Colin GenFreshman heavyweight was a good thert, wresEloheim Palma confidence tling in his builder.” first attached The win brings Palma to action of the season, weighed in at 174 lbs. but wrestled at 184 within one of the school reand struggled, falling 20-6. cord of 20 wins in a season by The major decision trimmed a freshman heavyweight, and the Wolfpack lead to 16-11 with the team still has four dual two matches remaining. An- matches remaining this season. other loss, this one by freshman Christian McClean at 197, cut the lead to 16-14 and set up a decisive final match at heavy-

Level 1

WRESTLING

Level 2

Sports

Technician

919.854.9600

www.thecuevadelobos.com

FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 Holy pilgrimage 5 Kids’ getaway 9 “Gimme a break!” 14 Nobelist Wiesel 15 “This looks like trouble” 16 Leonard Marx, familiarly 17 *“Get going!” 19 Peyotes, e.g. 20 She played Donna in the film “Mamma Mia!” 21 Sinus specialist, briefly 23 Baseball Hall of Famer Speaker 24 *1986 Pulitzerwinning Western novel 28 Feel the heat 31 Food critic Sheraton 32 “Bingo!” 33 X-Games bike, briefly 35 Run at a red light? 38 1968 Troggs Top 10 hit, and a hint to the hidden puzzle theme in the answers to starred clues 44 Jeans joint 45 Yield to gravity 46 Sportage maker 47 Fresh response 50 Serious-andfunny show 53 *Gunpowder, e.g. 57 They’re not returned 58 Bosox great 59 Comforting comment 63 Parts partner 65 *Duffer’s thrill 68 Native Alaskan 69 Treater’s words 70 Persian Gulf land 71 __ and all 72 Prime minister before Rabin 73 Ancient British Isles settler DOWN 1 Bridge position 2 Burn balm

2/11/10

By Nancy Salomon

3 Fashionable Christian 4 Stevenson physician 5 __-de-sac 6 Yellowfin tuna 7 Changes places 8 Rising star 9 N.C. State’s conference 10 “Who, me?” 11 Tiny 12 When Brutus sees Caesar’s ghost 13 Hullabaloo 18 Big-time 22 “I didn’t need to know that,” informally 25 Birds’ bills 26 Humorist Bombeck 27 Islamic leader 28 __ soda 29 Grinch victims 30 Place for Christmas lights 34 Tee choices 36 Gospel writer 37 Camelot lady 39 Removes gently 40 Eye-opening theater

Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

Lookin’ for the answer key? Visit technicianonline.com

41 Fellows 42 Rural prefix 43 Beatles’ “A __ in the Life” 48 Security threat 49 Course for weavers? 51 Fired up 52 Like some weights 53 Bochco series 54 City NW of Orlando

2/11/10

55 Brand on a patio, maybe 56 Hole site 60 Foal’s parent 61 Rink, often 62 Canterbury’s county 64 Some NFL linemen 66 Feature of a two-ltr. monogram 67 Neighbor of Aus.

Sports

COUNTDOWN

• 9 days until the baseball team’s season opener against La Salle University

INSIDE

• Page 7: Continuations of the stories on men’s basketball and wrestling.

Technician

Page 8 • thursday, february 11, 2010

Commentary

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Woman’s basketball takes on Duke tonight The woman’s basketball team (13-10, 3-5 ACC) travels to Durham tonight to take on rival No. 8 Duke (19-4, 7-1 ACC) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m. State leads the all-time series 39-28. Source: N.C. State Athletics

Cross Country Cross Country runners Jordan Jenkins, Bobby Andrews and Andrew Colley will complete in the 2010 Junior World Cross Country Trails on Saturday. The meet will be held at the Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane, Wash. The race will be an 8k for the men and a 6k for women. The top six finishers in each race will earn a spot on the U.S. National Teams. Source: N.C. State Athletics

athletic schedule February 2010 Su

Today Women’s basketball at Duke Durham, N.C., 7 p.m. Friday Women’s Track & Field at Huskie Classic Fayetteville, Ark., All Day Men’s Track & Field at Huskie Classic Seattle, Wash., All Day Softball at FIU Combat Classic Miami, Fla., 5 p.m.

Hokies handle Pack, 72-52 Team struggles offensively, Tech offense dominates

Lindsey Hall Senior staff writer

The men’s basketball team looked to pull together and end a four game losing streak in conference play, but Virginia Tech had other plans, shutting down State 72-52. The Hokies extended the Pack’s skid to five conference games and in sole possession of the basement of the ACC, 2-8. The second half comeback that has become a quasi trademark for the Wolfpack was nowhere to be found on Wednesday night. The Pack struggled offensively and couldn’t find the basket from behind the arc for the entirety of the game, shooting 0 for 11. An up-tempo Tech offense rolled through the defensive efforts that State put together. “Tech just executed and got open looks. I wasn’t pleased with our aggression tonight,” coach Sidney Lowe said. “They were much more physical than us. They’re a very good team.” Freshman forward Scott Wood felt frustrated by the lack of execution by the Wolfpack. “I don’t even remember to be honest, it’s been so long. I don’t even think I had a streak this long where I didn’t win,” Wood said. “They punched us in the mouth and we just sat there and kept looking at them while we were bleeding.” In the opening minutes, State and Tech traded baskets – but something was amiss when Javier Gonzalez was guarded by 6’6 forward Terrell Bell, who swatted down a long shot by Gonzalez. Tech pressed on to a 24-7 lead to silence the crowd, something that was a factor to Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg. “We took the crowd out of the

bball continued page 7

Kevin Cook/Technician

Josh Davis, freshman forward, sets up to take a shot on the goal during the N.C. State – Virginia Tech game in the RBC Center on Wednesday night. Davis was a team high scorer with 12 points during the game. The Hokies beat the Wolfpack 72-52. Virginia Tech maintained a large lead the entire game.

Wrestling

Saturday Men’s basketball at UNCChapel Hill Chapel Hill, N.C., 4 p.m.

Injured wrestling team beats Spartans

Rifle at Collegiate Sectional: Air Rifel Charleston, S.C., All Day

Pack wins without services of eight of 10 starters from first match of the season

Wrestling vs. Virginia Reynolds Coliseum, 11 a.m. Wrestling vs. Virginia Tech Reynolds Coliseum, 1 p.m.

Quote of the day “They punched us in the mouth and we just sat there and kept looking at them while we were bleeding.” freshman forward Scott Wood

Tyler Everett Deputy Sports Editor

The wrestling team ended a four-match losing streak with a 19-14 victory over visiting UNC-Greensboro Wednesday night in Reynolds Coliseum. Despite wrestling with only two competitors who were starters at the beginning of the season, the Pack took five of nine matches after both teams forfeited at 125 pounds. In addition to wrestling with mostly backups, three Wolfpack wrestlers, Greyson Mills, Brett Farina and Colin Genthert, wrestled up at least one weight class, with Mills and Farina both recording victories. “It was huge,” coach Carter Jordan said. “It was absolutely a surprise, a pleasant surprise. We caught a break. It’s a credit to our assistant coaches and all the work they have done. It’s a credit to the guys that aren’t wrestling. And it’s a credit to our starters that showed up and fought another day.” The Pack opened the

Too many invitations to dance

Michael Shriver/Technician

Brett Farina, sophomore wrestling at 157-pounds, works on top against Travis Sheehy of UNC-G at Reynolds Coliseum Wednesday. Farina won by major decision 15-7, bringing his career record to 8-10 and helping the Wolfpack to a 19-14 victory.

match with a 6-0 lead after freshman 133-pounder Dale Shull’s second pin in a row. Against Old Dominion Tuesday night, it took him exactly one minute to record a pin in his first match after dropping down to the 133-lb. weight class. He took even less time to pin Greensboro’s Casey Boyle Wednesday night, ending the first match of the evening just 47 seconds after it started. Sophomore 141-pounder Scott Norris dropped a 3-1 decision to cut State’s lead in half at 6-3 going into the 149-lb.

matchup. Redshirt sophomore the final period. A late takeMills, who typically wrestles at down on a fireman’s carry 133, stepped in to replace the and a subsequent near fall starter at 149 lbs., Bobby Ward, gave Mills a short-lived 10-9 who was out after suffering a lead in the waning moments concussion against Old Do- of regulation, and the match went to overtime after his minion. “On the way here I’m think- opponent, Alejandro Sotoing, I don’t even have a guy at Perez, was awarded a point 149 to wrestle,” Jordan said. for riding time. Mills ended “I’m thinking, who am I going the match with a takedown to wrestle? I think of Greyson 15 seconds into the sudden [Mills]; Greyson’s had some victory portion of overtime. “Of course I was nervous,” match experience.” Mills pulled out the victory Mills said. “I wasn’t expectdespite trailing 9-5 with less than a minute remaining in WRESTLING continued page 7

NC State Bookstores

Somebody at NC State Loves Me Tees 2 for $14 while they last!

edicated sports fans probably know about the NCAA’s attempt to increase the number of teams in the NCAA tournament from 65 to 96 teams by now. Many coaches have come out in support of the ide a , s ay i ng m or e t e a m s should be alFidelis lowed to play in t he tourLusompa n a me nt a nd Senior Staff using college Writer football as an example because the sport allows countless bowl games to happen before the national championship. As a lifelong college basketball fan, when I heard the news that the NCAA was serious about the idea, a number of things came to mind. My usual habit of taking the month of March off to celebrate the unofficial holiday will have to start a little earlier if this change occurs. And instead of having my bracket on one sheet of paper, I’m going to require use of the Command Center at the Kennedy Space Center to keep up with my bracket. I smell a moneymaker. The NCAA sees expanding the dance as a way to make more money. But is making more money worth diluting the mystique of the tournament? What I love so much about the Madness in March is when it comes down to picking the lucky 65, there is so little room for error, and the next three weeks are some of the best weeks in the sports world. This is the same NCAA that doesn’t want a college football playoff race. A big justification for that decision is, believe it or not, that football players will miss too many classes. Sound fishy to you? Last I checked, basketball teams missed more classes and if you expand the tournament, they’re going to miss the whole semester. If the NCAA is going to expand the tourney to 96 teams, why not just expand it to 347 teams? That’s how many teams play Division-I basketball. Just dance from the start of the regular season in Nov. until April. It will be the biggest party known to man, and the best part is everyone is invited. Worried about your team’s invitation to the dance? With the way the NCAA is going, your beloved team can go 0-and whatever in conference play and still get the call. In all seriousness, the only good thing about expanding the tournament is giving more college athletes the opportunity to participate in something few get to experience. That being said, you should still have to be the best of the best in order to get there. For all the dumb rules and ideas the NCAA comes up with, this is one of the silliest. Being selective with your dancing partners is not a bad thing, and this is the one thing the NCAA has mastered perfectly. I feel that if riches-seeking management alters the tournament bracket, it will ruin the party.

Wear the tradition! Representatives from NC State Class Ring Collection will be at NC State Bookstores February 8-12 from 10am to 3pm