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Resolution passed to recognize chancellor Woodward’s contribution to the University was recognized at the Senate meeting Annie Albright News Editor
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Student Senator Stephen Kouba addresses the student senate in the Senate Chambers Wednesday night.
Student Senate voted Wednesday to pass a resolution by acclimation to recognize Chancellor Jim Woodward’s contribution to the University. Sen. Stephen Kouba, CHASS representative, said the Senate was grateful for the leadership Woodward showed when the University was in need. “The Senate recognizes how hard he worked this year and we appreciate him coming in and leading this university,” Kouba said. “This university was mired in such a scandal that it would have been extremely hard to recover from and really re-coop our reputation if we didn’t have the right leadership and he did that. He really led this university with a lot of class.” Kouba said Woodward gave the University a new direction and helped it recover from scandal. “Chancellor Woodward came into this university at one of the most tumultuous times that we’ve ever had,”
NC State graduate founds nonprofit Project World View is a nonprofit business that promotes the learning of global cultures
“He has served this University so well and it is just an honor to have had the chancellor come in.”
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A recent graduate of N.C. State founded Project World View, a nonprofit organization. Joseph Davis graduated with a degree in business administration and a minor in political science. He, along with his brother and a friend, founded Project World View. The goal of Project World View, Davis said, is to improve cultural education for the students of North Carolina. “Because the U.S. is so isolated from a lot of these countries, we [students] Photo contributed by Joseph davis do not see the relevance in studying them,” Davis said. “We make these Joseph Davis founded Project World View to improve cultural education for the students of North Carolina. “Because the U.S. is so isolated from a lot of these cultures relevant by bringing them to countries, we [students] do not see the relevance in studying them,” Davis said. the classroom and having them off the page of a book and come to life.” The inspiration for the organization, describes nonprofit organizations in with us with questions,” Davis said. “We want to know what people are more detail. Davis said, is personal. “Nonprofits are often the organiza- wondering or want to know about “Something I am passionate about is connecting people; I love figuring tion that takes charge of tackling so- these foreign countries.” Smith said depending on the type of out how people are the same, but cial issues in America and around the how they are all different in so many world,” Smith said. “They give people nonprofit, some organizations could ways,” Davis said. “It is cool how we a way to get involved in solving com- be comprised of over 85 percent volcan relate; we all go through the same munity problems, and depending unteers. CSLEPS, Center for Student Leadon the cause experiences.” can turn the ership, Ethics & Public Service, is an Sarah Hager, sophpublic eye to on-campus department that can help omore in managean issue and students connect with volunteer projment, said she thinks he lp it b e ects or opportunities. Project World View Adam Culley, assistant director of overcome.” is a great organizaSmith said CSLEPS, said there are over 150 events tion because it prodepending on a year students can participate in. motes a good cause. the organiza- Service Raleigh is one of the biggest “I think that dition, they may events, where the University partners versity is one of the work in dif- with Stop Hunger Now, to package mo s t i mp or t a nt ferent ways. meals for the hungry. There also is things to appreciate,” T h e m o s t the Campus Pals program where UniHager said. “People common is to versity students collaborate with the are different and it is have a board Big Brothers Big Sisters program for okay.” of directors an ongoing mentorship program. Davis said they Hager, a member of the Alpha Phi to lead the have different methJoseph Davis, founder of Omega coed service Fraternity, said organization ods to reach the stuProject World View to their goals, “You get a good feeling from helping dents. others.” she said. “R ig ht now we Smith said the nonprofit minor Smith said there are different ways are going around Europe and writing blogs about our experiences,” for the nonprofit organizations to program is fairly new, but it has been Davis said. “We create videos about raise money including but not limit- steadily growing. The minor is intercultural points, have live conversion ed to “partnering with corporations, disciplinary, so it includes classes in sessions with classes, use power points fundraising, or applying for grants.” subjects such as communications, poDavis said that although their main litical science and others that pertain and have Q&A where they can ask us target is the third grade, when the N.C. to nonprofit Smith said. anything they want.” “The nonprofit minor gives students Davis said the reason Project World curriculum starts to teach about culView is special is because it is a non- ture, their programs can be tailored a way to break into the nonprofit business and an opportunity for a meanto fit any age. profit organization. “You can suggest this to professors,” ingful life.” Smith said. “We are selling an idea instead of a product, but we run just like a busi- Davis said. “We are always looking for more classes.” ness,” Davis said. The web site, Davis said, is www. Amber Smith, the nonprofit studies minor coordinator at N.C. State, projectworldview.net “Get in touch
“Something I am passionate about is connecting people; I love figuring out how people are the same, but how they are all different in so many ways.”
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Kouba said. “The Senate recognized be in this position because I get to deal the leadership and effort that he put in with and work with student leaders.” Woodward said that in past posito bring this university back together, getting it out of the dark time we were tions his wife has enjoyed getting to know students as well. He said she experiencing.” Kouba said certain contributions of would “adopt” every student who atWoodward’s were controversial but tended events at their house. “It has been a pleanecessary. sure; I wish I had “Students w i l l gotten to get to know poi nt to t h i ngs each and every one like Talley and say of you,” Woodward he didn’t represaid. “I wish my wife sent students, but could be here so that I think it was his she could get to know job as chancellor to the student leaders move this Universihere.” ty forward,” Kouba Woodward recogsaid. “Whether or nized Kelli Rogers, not you agree with Senate president, and Talley it will move Jim Ceresnak, stuthe University forKelli Rogers, senate president dent body president, ward.” as two inf luential Woodward made his first appearance at a Senate meet- students with whom he had worked ing on Wednesday to recognize stu- closely with. Rogers said she was honored to have dent leaders of the University. “I’ve enjoyed working with the fac- the Chancellor Woodward speak at ulty, I’ve enjoyed working with the the Senate meeting. “He has served this University so staff, but I’ve especially enjoyed working with the student leaders,” Wood- well and it is just an honor to have had ward said. “It has been a pleasure to the chancellor come in,” Rogers said.
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US secretary of education, Arne Duncan, expressed a desire to ban all teams with a graduation rate below 40% from the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Among the teams singled out by Duncan in a conference call are number one seed Kentucky and ACC representatives Clemson, Georgia Tech and Maryland. According to the NCAA’s website, two methods are used to calculate student athlete performance: Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR). The NCAA states that the GSR “credits institutions for transfers —both incoming and outgoing —as long as they are academically eligible, unlike the federal graduation rate. The GSR also accounts for midyear enrollees and is calculated for every sport.” Also according to the NCAA, “The APR awards two points each term to student-athletes who meet academic-eligibility standards and who remain with the institution. A team’s APR is the total points earned by the team at a given time divided by the total points possible.” As of right now, the NCAA punishes programs that consistently fail to meet the minimum APR by removing scholarships and can bar, as is the case with Centenary College, participation in the Tournament due to chronically substandard APR scores. Carrie Leger, Director of Academic Support Program for Student Athletes for NC State, said that the University has been aware
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and expressed concern over the issue for some time. She said the University has already put programs in place to hold N.C. State student athletes to a higher standard than the NCAA currently requires. “The University is always striving to make sure our athletes are performing above and beyond the academic standards of the NCAA and will continue to do so in the future,” Leger said. NCAA records show that State was penalized for low APR when the wrestling team was forced to lose a scholarship in 2008 for substandard scores. However, the basketball team under Sidney Lowe has posted consistently high APR scores, with the State basketball team regularly scoring within the 80 and 90 percentiles for APR, according to these same records. Jason McLarty, an academic tutor for student athletes, said the University is taking steps to ensure the athletes’ academic success. “Administrative monitoring has definitely stepped up recently, at least on my end,” McLarty said. “There’s even more pressure to make sure the athletes do their own work and do it well.” Duncan explained in the conference call that the idea of using a flat minimum graduation rate of 40% would be a move to “over time, hold players to a higher bar” and that “not many teams would be ineligible.” Taylor Muir, junior in mechanical engineering said the potential policy has negative qualities. “While the policy has good intentions, athletes who turn pro early should not be forced to graduate when their future does not require a degree just so that the school does not fall below an arbitrary line,” Muir said. Josh Johnson, junior in computer engineering, said some students took a differing, more positive view of the proposal. “I think it’s a good idea to set a strong standard for the academic quality of our athletes,” Johnson said. “I have no doubt that they could meet it and since they represent us, they should be held to a high standard.”
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Today Faces and Mazes (Lia Cook) Gregg Museum of Art & Design Talley Student Center 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Wood Turners and Carvers Gregg Museum of Art & Design Talley Student Center 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Protected Class of Age Talley Student Center, Brown Room 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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A Dialogue on Diversity “Understanding Islam as a Way of Life” Witherspoon Student Center African American Cult 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In Wednesday’s page-1 story on the dual-degree program between N.C. State and Campbell University, the program was incorrectly identified as a joint degree program. Also, it is the state’s first dual-degree program for JD/MPA students issued from two separate universities.
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arija Franjic, a freshman in business, and Raven Duncan, a freshman in art and design, play Quidditch on Owen Beach Wednesday afternoon. Duncan is a member of the Quidditch club but Franjic had never played before. “It was pretty intense. Everybody is really hyped up about it,” said Franjic. “It’s fun and it’s different,” said Duncan. “This was the only club I really thought of going to.”
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U.S. students receive average grade in reading Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, said the national report card for fourth-graders for reading was the same in 2009 to 2007. This is unsatisfactory according to Duncan, and although several states saw improved ratings the reading growth achievement trend should be steadily rising. Eighth-graders performed better overall, showing the most improvement of grades. The National Assessment of Education Progress rated 178,000 fourth-graders and 160,000 eighth-graders in 2009. The D.C. school system had the highest increase in scores. North Carolina was 1 point below the national average. Source: CNN.com
U.S., Russia have new deal for arms, according to the Kremlin Although the bill has not been signed due to some final particulars to be determined by President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev asides to both sides say the new START treaty is near completion. Exact details of the treaty will not be released until START is signed by both parties, but the treaty is expected to reduce operationally deployed nuclear warheads to between 1,500 and 1,675 for each. Missile defense is the final part of the treaty to be determined, with the Kremlin expressing concern about cutting its missile arsenal, disturbing the balance between the two powers. Soon after the signing of START Senate Republicans are expected to begin action to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Source: Reuters
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The Protected Class of Age On March 25 a workshop in “The Protected Class” series will answer questions regarding age. It will cover questions such as, “who are the aged,” “what are the basic facts and common misconceptions about the aged?” “what is ageism.” The workshop will take place in the Brown Room in Talley and for more information contact Beverly Jones Williams at 919-513-3836. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar
Free Kaplan MCAT, PCAT, LSAT and GRE Classes On Sunday March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. Kaplan will be on campus for students to preview classes and get some tips on raising their score for free. The classes will take place in 325 Riddick Hall and 434 Daniels Hall. The event is free and open to all students and public. For more information contact Elizabeth Lynch at 919-309-0630. Source: NCSU Campus Calendar
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7:58 AM | Fire Flex Research Bldg FP responded to report of mulch fire. Fire was extinguished prior to their arrival. 1:30 PM | Damage to Property Coliseum Deck Student reported unknown person(s) flattened two front tires of vehicle possibly in response to dispute over parking space. 1:48 PM | Larceny Friday Center Staff member reported theft of wallet and subsequent unauthorized use of credit and debit cards.
China Study Abroad Orientation Erdahl-Cloyd Theater in the D.H. Hill Library 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MOVIE: UP IN THE AIR Witherspoon Cinema 7:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Quote of the day “I’ve enjoyed working with the faculty, I’ve enjoyed working with the staff, but I’ve especially enjoyed working with the student leaders.” Chancellor Jim Woodward
3:20 PM | Special Event Talley Student Center Officers monitored special event at this location. 6:50 PM | Assault Jackson St/Whitmore St Report of assault involving non-students. Victim declined prosecution. Both parties were trespassed for their involvement. 7:31 PM | Larceny NCSU Transportation Staff member reported student had removed wheel boot without authorization. Boot was recovered and undamaged.
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Campbell University and N.C. State recently announced the formation of a dual-degree program giving students the opportunity to earn a Juris Doctor and Master’s in Public Administration in just four years.
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Dual or joint degrees are a positive for the University. It should seek to establish even more of them in other fields and with other universities.
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Bridging the Triangle ty lines to connect those different specializations, they enter into the inefficient hurdles of satisfying the new universities’ core requirements. Standardization of these core requirements between our Triangle schools could open new doors to students who have the burden of a limited budget for school tuition fees. If standardization could save an individual just one year of tuition, the savings would multiply across all the students that would find the programs advantageous. The University must realize the gold mine they have stum-
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n the immortal words of Mister Senor Love Daddy, “Yo! Hold up! Time out! TIME OUT! Y’all take a chill!” Considering Samuel L. Jackson play s Senor Love Daddy in Spike Lee’s film “Do the Right Thing,” we shou ld probably pay attention. It’s Samuel L . Paul Jackson, for McCauley cr y ing out Senior Staff loud. Columnist T hat sa id, when it comes to health care, it seems some people are convinced that our country has damned itself to fall, destined down the evil road of socialism or communism. They are already declaring this midterm election will be a referendum on health care reform. Sadly, they would be wrong. For one, it’s just wrong to declare unilaterally that Americans are opposed to health care. As the latest Gallup pol l s i nd icate (w w w. gallup.com/ poll/126929/ Slim-Margin-AmericansSupport-Healthcare-BillPassage.aspx), 49 percent of Americans think the reform is a good thing; only 40 percent are against the new legislation. Predictably, it splits along party lines. But even with the standard margins of error, those in favor of the health care reform edge out the dissenters by four percent. If this is an overwhelming opposition to a law, either the values of numbers have suddenly rearranged themselves or we are lousy at interpreting simple data. And if people honestly think the legislation is the harbinger of socialized medicine and communism, then they probably haven’t seen what the bill actually does. One can look here (www.nytimes. com/2010/03/22/your-money/ health-insurance/22consumer. html) and then pass judgment. If this is communism, then I am the Dalai Lama. For the deficit hawks, who worry America will suddenly find it has dug a debt hole so deep it reaches
China (which, oddly enough, it already has — in a way), I’m sure that the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office’s report saying the health care reform should reduce the deficit by $130 billion for the first 10 years and $1.2 TRILLION during the second 10 years is little more than an indication that Joe McCarthy was right 60 years ago: the Reds have taken over. And for those who want “bipartisanship,” was there any real effort by BOTH sides at creating a bill that was actually bipartisan? Yes, it’s true that not one Republican in Congress voted for the health care legislation — but did any of them actually try to make a good faith effort to do more than scream about death panels, baby killers and socialized medicine? The Democrats tried to reach out, but Republicans seem obstinate in believing “bipartisanship” to mean “Democrats give us what we want while we never give them anything.” Real collaborative stuff there, no? But moreover, people who fret over this bill miss the simple fact of the American political memory and the realities of our current situation. Our economy still has not recovered. We still need to figure out how to prevent another financial meltdown like the one responsible for the Great Recession. Congress needs to figure out what it’s going to do on the global warming, climate change issue. And oh yeah, did I mention the economy and how unemployment is still ridiculously high at 9.7 percent? So for the sake of everyone’s sanity, let’s all just calm down before we start screaming about health care reform and another Congressional revolution. Election Day is a little more than seven months away. Do we really think arguing about the not-socialist health care reform is going to be the least of our problems during that time?
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Look into Student Health Services While reading Technician, I came across the article Russell Witham wrote about the recent suicides at Cornell University and wanted to make a remark on that. As you, and many others, apparently see it, those students who are more academically inclined to succeed should have a lower likelihood of becoming a part of this so-called “epidemic.” I would have to take a completely opposite stand on the issue. From my experience, many of the students who tend to do well in classes and progress accordingly in academics are those who have constantly been pushed to their limits, challenged from the beginning (most often starting with their parents). If that is the case, would we not expect them to crash and burn at some point? Is it so hard to recognize that even Ivy League students can reach their breaking point? As far as prevention goes — like David Skorton says — if you’re having trouble, get help. The counselors and psychiatrists at the Student Health Center (and elsewhere) are trained to help students in that state of mind. From my
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“Yeah. I took a practice LSAT and plan on taking the actual one. If not UNC, Campbell is my other in-state school.”
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With UNC Ashville, NCSU has a wonderful joint program for a bachelor of science in engineering with a mechatronics bled upon. With some coordi- concentration. It is with this nation, the people that decide kind of spirit that universities to attend Duke, Wake Forest or can specialize and accumulate —regrettably—UNC-Chapel the expensive tools needed for Hill can too receive the same teaching without inefficient benefits this program gives to overlapping. Campbell. An efficient system of speThankfully, confidence in the cialization between universiUniversity’s ability to coordi- ties, private and otherwise, nate these connections is war- could spill over to savings in ranted. N.C. State already has tuition of students that plan a joint biomedical engineering on completing only their bachgraduate program with Caro- elor degree. The University’s lina where credits for engi- relationship with Campbell is neers can seamlessly transfer to hopefully just the beginning of satisfy the requirements both a much larger web of connecuniversities have for their stu- tions between rivaling Triangle dents. universities.
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he College of Humanities and Social Sciences is rejoicing at the sound of a newly formalized bond with Campbell University. Now students can enroll in a program working towards a Master’s of Public Administration and a Juris Doctor. By combining these two separate degrees into one program, the merger has cut a year of study and tuition from affected students’ loads. Not to interrupt the celebration too abruptly, but why do we not have more of these connections with other universities? The Triangle universities have distinct specializations that hardly overlap. When students choose to cross Universi-
personal experience, those people can save your life. No, nothing is going to magically get better overnight — it doesn’t work like that. But there are gradual steps that these professionals can help you take to become a happier person — one with more confidence. Confiding in a friend or a loved one can also keep you in check; those people can help you get on track whenever you’re feeling down. In my case, one of the friends I confided in actually brought me to the Counseling Center at NCSU and made me “just talk to someone.” Because of that, I am where I am today. Anonymous sophomore, mathematics education
It’s the qualities of the person The article in the February 25 issue of Technician, “The gender of coaching,” started out very informative and gave me a good impression that the article was going to really highlight gender equality in sports. I was very impressed that the athletic director was well versed in reasons that female coaches might be needed for coaching female sports and that the article concluded that personal qualities, not gender, were the important factors in deciding the coaches for sports teams. The article included statements from coaches such as “A coach is a coach,” which showed me how progressive our sports programs are at N.C. State. There were also two statements that were included that I do not think should have been included because the content suggested that men were more fit for coaching positions. The first was a quote in the second column of the article that alluded that the reason the girls on the team lost respect for their last coach was because the last coach was a woman. The second quote was on the second page of the article, by a coach,
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which stated, “There are some great female coaches out there. There just aren’t that many of them.” I was outraged at this comment and felt angry for all of the great female coaches that I have had during my lifetime and all of the wonderful women coaches that we have and have had at NCSU. I would encourage Technician to include more articles about gender issues but to choose more carefully the quotes that you use, realizing that they may be offensive and untrue as they are just the opinions of a single person.
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Jesus risked jail to help the sick Another reason to stop caging sick humans for using the relatively safe, God-given plant, cannabis (marijuana), that doesn’t get mentioned in Tuesday’s column, Medical marijuana: a personal decision, is that it is Biblically correct since God indicates He created all the seed-bearing plants — saying they are all good, on literally the very first page (Genesis 1:11-12 and 29-30). The only Biblical restriction placed on cannabis is that it is to be accepted with thankfulness (see 1 Timothy 4:1-5). And “But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” (see 1 John 3:17). Jesus Christ risked jail to heal the sick. Stan White Dillon, Colorado
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H&M offers inexpensive fashion but falls short of expectations Students find store a good option for college budgets Jessica Neville Science & Tech Editor
The first H&M in the Carolinas opened March 18 th in Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, about a ten minute drive from the University campus. The cheap-chic fashion store, known for its presence in big cities such as New York City and Chicago, operates in 37 countries and has over 2,000 stores all over the world. In tough economic times, students are looking for stores with trendy clothes and more affordable prices. According to their Web site, H&M offers a “broad and varied range” of styles that cater to “everyone with an interest in fashion.” Lauren Templeton, freshman in textile technology management, said she appreciated the low price tags on clothing but was somewhat disappointed by the styling options. “I had really high expectations for the Raleigh H&M because I went to the store in New York City,” Templeton said. “I was a little disappointed because this store just wasn’t as great. The one in New York was nicer, cleaner and seemed more upscale.” Templeton said the H&M in Raleigh seemed like another typical clothing store in the mall rather than something special like it was made out to be. “There were piles of clothes everywhere because the store
is too small,” Templeton said. H&M offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as a line for younger teenagers, a specialty jeans line and cosmetics. The company started in Sweden and opened its first U.S. store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan in 2000. The company’s rapid growth is evidenced by the over one hundred stores now found in America and the SEK value for 2009, which was over seven million. Templeton said although the store didn’t meet her expectations, she thinks it will do well with college students because of the prices. “The quality isn’t as great as some other stores in the mall, but it’s good to find less expensive, everyday items,” Templeton said. “I will definitely still go into the store when I go into the mall.” Kim Struble, senior in veterinary school, traveled to Virginia to go shopping at the H&M in that state and was very excited about H&M’s decision to come to Raleigh. “I love H&M because of the stylish clothes you can find for a great price,” Struble said. “I spent over $100 on my first trip to the Raleigh store.” However, Struble said she found that H&M wasn’t as much her style as it used to be. “The business casual section is smaller here than it is in Virginia, and I’m not sure how much of the other clothes are my style,” Struble said. Struble said H&M is good for decade-style clothing, themed parties and dances.
“The Vet school is having a variety show as a fundraiser, and my friend and I are buying 90s style acid jeans and jackets from H&M to wear,” Struble said. H&M is expected to be a big competitor for Forever 21, another store in the Crabtree mall that offers fashionable clothes at cheaper prices than the more expensive brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle. Kristen Parrott, sophomore in nutrition science, said she usually shops at Forever 21 but wants to try out H&M as well. “I’ve seen H&M ads in magazines but I’ve never been in a store,” Parrott said. “I’m excited about checking it out. I’m sure it will be competition for Forever 21, but both stores have good prices for college students.” H&M’s newest line for 2010 is called the “Garden Collection,” which features clothes made from “environmentally adapted materials like recycled polyester, organic cotton and organic linen,” according to its Web site. This is in line with H&M’s commitment to provide sustainable goods in order to respect the environment. Dan Banker, junior in business administration, said he wasn’t aware of H&M having a men’s section until he recently visited the store. “I went one time in New York but didn’t realize they had a men’s section,” Banker said. “It reminds me of Express, but cheaper.” Banker said Express was one
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New H&M store opened in Crabtree Valley Mall March 18, amid much excitement and large crowds.
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When Carter Davis, a sophomore in fashion and textile management, takes the first bite of her chocolate bunny from her basket on Easter morning, her Lenten sacrifice of sweets will be all the more sweet. Lent is a time when people such as Davis are recommitting themselves to their faith. It has long been a tradition of the Christian faith, beginning with Catholicism, to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the sacrifices he made for them. It began as a 40 hour fast practiced by Catholics and slowly evolved into a 40 day period of celebration and reflection for many Christians regardless of denomination.
Although some people give up things for reasons other than religious devotion, most have a symbolic reason for the things they choose to sacrifice during this period. One of the most common luxuries people forgo during Lent is a type of food, perhaps as a common day interpretation of the original 40 day Lenten fast, or more likely an impetus to abstain from unhealthy eating habits. Davis cites the latter as her reason for giving up sweets. “As bad as this is to say, it’s a good way to cut out bad eating and especially since it’s for God I won’t cheat. Of course I absolutely love sweets so it was definitely something that was difficult,” Davis said. Kristin Kronk, a sophomore in graphic design, said she has successfully avoided fried foods and dessert since Lent began on Feb. 17th as it promotes healthy food choices and challenges her
tenacity. “It’s good to give up something and I wanted to do something that would improve my life,” Kronk said. “It would be healthier to give up fried food and dessert, and also just to see if I could do it.” Davis and Kronk both initially struggled without their favorite foods but found it really not that difficult, viewing it almost as a challenge and something that they could look forward to on Easter Sunday. “It’s not very hard, the first couple of weeks were slightly difficult but then you kind of forget about it and get excited to be able to eat it again,” Davis said. “It shows my perseverance and I feel very fulfilled every Easter after the 40 days because I did something for my religion.” “It’s not hard actually except when you’re going to eat fast
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Time management skills key to academic success Studying early instead of making a late-night cram session decreases stress Elliot Borman Staff Writer
With another semester halfway through, the bulk of classwork lies ahead in the near future. Before spring break, students were loaded with papers and tests all in the last two weeks of class before the glorious week of vacation. Why is it that professors find it necessary to stack students with such critical work all in the same time period? Even with the understanding that course progression is generally standard throughout a semester, different professors have different methods of teaching. So is it a coincidence that large assignments always seem to be due around the same time or do professors get together when making their syllabus and discuss ways to stress out every enrolled student? During these stressful times, time management
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food or something, it really limits what you can eat because everything is fried. Desserts are just tempting if it’s there, but otherwise it hasn’t been that hard,” Kronk said. Margaret Cunningham, a sophomore in media commu-
becomes essential to students’ back out onto a bubble sheet for success. Staying up all night to a test is one thing, but to actucram 1000 words double spaced ally resuscitate information so onto some paper is not unheard it becomes easily reviewable is of in the procrastinator’s world. another beast altogether, one Not so ironically, these papers that takes continuous practice always come out as if the writer and skill. Cassie Ott, a junior in art and scribbled down some incoherent thoughts on no sleep. Needless to design, said the key to preparing for her assignsay, these pieces ments lies in of work are less studying early. than perfect and “To actually come out justifilearn the maably mediocre at terial (not just best. know it), I have For students to constantly who, however, read and review do their best it,” Ott said. work under the “Things just pressure of time become much there are options e a sie r c ome to reach success. exam time this “I’ve heard of Andrew Morizio, senior in way, so I don’t students ta kmechanical engineering have to reread i ng excessive an entire textamounts of caffeine just to stay up, especially book a week before the final.” Hopefully it’s safe to say most energy shots,” Andrew Morizio, a senior in mechanical engineer- students do not spend the majority of their waking hours in ing, said. Caffeine, Adderall, and other the library or face deep in a textpotentially addictive and abusive book, but many still manage to substances are reported used by successfully complete their work students who need to either stay - just maybe not as efficiently or up or get help with concentration using their full potential. While being lazy in the sense when time crunching becomes of procrastination or because of critical. Alex Gura, a senior in aerospace a lack of effort can hurt one’s colengineering, said waiting until the lege career, good time managelast minute to do assignments is ment skills has been proven a reliable source for success. Taking when he starts on the caffeine. “For me, when I wait until the time to do things right enhances night before on a report or exam, an educational experience. failure has proven inevitable,” Gura said as he pounded down a cup of coffee during his lab. “I just can’t learn the material quick enough for that.” To regurgitate information
nications, gave up watching television to challenge herself and to see what it felt like to give up an integral, but frivolous, part of her daily routine. “It’s a modern day luxury and I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it,” Cunningham said. Although it has evolved into a more personal and symbolic act, giving up something of value during Lent is a way for
Christians to remind themselves of the true meaning of Easter and to experience a fraction of the sacrifice made for them by Jesus. Even though it may just be bonbons or “The Bachelor,” students’ observance of Lent is evidence that the tradition is one still honored in modern society.
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while providing an offensive spark in the bottom of the lineup. The two players who have split starts this season have combined to make only eight errors, while posting averages of .345 and .313 each. But Dallas Poulk believes it is their abilities to interchange between the two and both provide above average play at the position that makes the two players so valuable to the team. “I play with both of the guys [Chris Diaz and Matt Bergquist] up the middle,” senior second baseman Poulk said. “They fairly routinely both get to play a lot and it’s
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Along with a strong arm, Bechtholdt possesses great speed that allows her to have a big impact on the game defensively, even when she might not be hitting the ball as well as she would like. “She covers a lot of ground out there in the outfield,” Navas said. “This past weekend against Virginia Tech, she ran down and caught a ball everyone thought was going to drop in for a double. She has been a tremendous asset to our team defensively.”
good to know that you can count on either one no matter which number you call. We like to use the guys off the bench in the right situations. We play that kind of style and it is good when they can step in from sitting the bench all day and get a pinch hit in the eighth or ninth inning.” Senay, who has been splitting time in the outfield, is tied for second on the team in home runs and runs scored with five and 20 and is also hitting .370 on the year, the fourth highest on the team. However, the freshman hardly expected to make this big of an impact when he arrived on campus just seven months ago. “As a freshman you just want to get as much playing
time as you can and you earn it through the fall,” Senay said. “But the coaches gave me the opportunity, and hopefully I will continue to play well and earn more playing time.” Canela has also made an impact on the team by providing a lot of versatility in the field, as he has played multiple positions this season, including catcher and first base. He is proving to be an RBI machine as Canela has already driven in 22 runs, forth best on the team. “Canela has had some big hits,” Avent said. “He has been catching, playing first base, DHing some. So he has had varied roles and has handled that well.” Even with the success the freshmen have had so far this
year, Poulk hopes the freshman continue to do exactly what they are doing now and not try to do too much and trust in the team and the system that the coaches have developed. “They have def initely stepped up,” Poulk said. “They are playing their roles very well and we just want them to keep it up and keep their heads on straight. We don’t want them to try to do too much. They don’t have to prove anything and be the best in the country. We just need them to fit the system and use the fundamentals we teach every day and come out here and have good at-bats.”
Bechtholdt experienced a very successful first season in the outfield during her sophomore year, being named to the ACC All-Tournament team as well as hitting the first ever walk-off home run at Curtis & Jacqueline Dail Stadium. Success followed Bechtholdt into her junior season as she led the Wolfpack in slugging percentage and home runs, while committing just one error in the outfield. Bechtholdt has unfortunately been nagged by injuries in her senior campaign, but is finally getting healthier as the season progresses. She is currently batting .256 with two home
runs, one of which was a walkoff home run in the first game of the season against Providence. As a senior, Bechtholdt offers leadership and experience, which will play a vital role for the Wolfpack as it enters ACC competition. The Pack’s record currently stands at 17-13 overall, and 1-2 in the ACC. “It has been a pleasure watching her grow up over the past four years,” coach Navas said. “She is a very determined kid and always brightens up a room when she smiles.” Bechtholdt and the Pack travel to UNC Greensboro (10-14) today to take on the Spartans in
a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. State then travels to Chapel Hill this weekend in a three game series against rival North Carolina (22-8) in the team’s first conference road test. “This is the point in the season where ever yone starts buck ling down,” Bechtholdt said. “It is a totally different mind set when it comes to ACC competition. We have nothing to lose so we are going to play with a lot of enthusiasm and keep having fun.”
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Men’s tennis fell to Wake Forest, 5-2 The No. 46 men’s tennis team lost to ACC foe Wake Forest Wednesday, after dropping its first doubles point since switching the lineups last week. The Wolfpack is now 12-5 on the year and 0-2 in ACC action. State continues to take on ACC competition with No. 33 Clemson on Friday and No. 29 Georgia Tech on Sunday at home. Source: N.C. State Athletics
Sophomore golfer finishes with careerbest Sophomore Meghan Chapman scored two over par 74, finishing a career-best ninth place finish at the Pinehurst Challenge, Pinehurst No. 6 golf course. The women’s golf team earned the first top-five finishes of the spring season after a final round team score of 309, finishing the tournament in fifth place. The Pack will swing back into action April 2-4 for the Bryan National Collegiate in Browns Summitt, N.C. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Freshman Danny Canela reaches over to tag out a member of La Salle’s team as he tries to score a run Sunday afternoon. NC State outplayed La Salle on the weekend, beating them three times, each with a margin of victory of over six points.
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After being named the 11th best recruiting class in the country by Baseball America, the 2009 freshman class had a lot to live up to as it arrived in Raleigh. Players hailed from all over the eastern sea board ranging from Miami, Fla. all the way to South Park Pa. And so far, the class has not disappointed as many
of the players from the 15 player class are playing impact roles for the team and have helped the Pack to a 14-7 (2-4 in ACC) record, as the team is almost halfway through the season. “They have been good,” coach Elliot Avent said. “We knew we had a lot of talent in this year’s class.” With this, four freshman, outfielder Tarron Senay, shortstops Chris Diaz and Matt Bergquist and first baseman Danny Canela have played the biggest roles as they have helped power a Pack offense that is
averaging 14 runs per game. With the transition from high school baseball to college baseball being such a large leap and a big adjustment period, many freshmen struggle through their first year due to a lack of experience. But Avent never had a doubt that this group of players would be able to come in and immediately contribute to the team. “It’s not a certain date that you have to play to,” Avent said. “In baseball does experience help? Yes. Does 1,000 ground balls help? Yes. Does being in a certain situation in
the eighth inning help? Yes and you draw from your experiences. But the freshmen give you a lot of energy and enthusiasm. They believe that they can do anything and that they are superman.” A part of the struggles that came with last year’s team that finished six games below .500 was the lack of a shortstop, as the position was a revolving door throughout the season. However, both Bergquist and Diaz have come in and been able to stabilize the position defensively,
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Women’s Tennis
Bechtholdt finds home in both centerfield, Raleigh
Winning streak continues, Pack defeats Richmond 7-0
Washington native savoring final year on softball team
The No. 26 women’s tennis has now won four matches in a row
Tucker Frazier Staff Writer
With 2,890 miles separating Wolfpack senior Kristine Bechtholdt’s hometown of Ridgefield, Wash. and her new home on the softball team at N.C. State, she has had to make several adjustments both on and off the field. The right-handed slugger has relied on fellow teammates as well as her coaches in order to make the lengthy transition to the east coast smoother. “It really wasn’t that big of a change for me just because everyone was so friendly,” Bechtholdt said. “My parents have been able to come to a lot of my tournaments and games so that has made it easier.” Upon her graduation from Prairie High School in 2006, Bechtholdt chose to join the Wolfpack over other schools including perennial softball powerhouse Arizona State. She instantly became a contributor at second base her freshman year, starting 30 games for coach Lisa Navas. “I really liked [coach] Navas,” Bechtholdt said. “I wanted to come somewhere
The No. 42 doubles team of senior Berkeley Brock and sophomore Sandhya Nagaraj defeated Erin Clark and Helen Cunningham 8-6. “In doubles I had a little bit Jen Hankin of a slow start,” Brock said. “I Deputy Sports Editor wasn’t really feeling my shots The No. 26 ranked women’s and my volleys like I wanted to. tennis team continued its win- But in singles I refocused and I ning streak Wednesday, blank- came out really strong in both ing Richmond at the J.W. Isen- sets.” Junior Lenka Hojckova hour Tennis Center, 7-0. After State defeat ACC foe Wake For- and Petrovic defeated Kelly est on March 6, 5-2, the Pack Tidwell and Isabel Arana, 8-6 to secure the surpassed doubles point. all its comSophomore Dipetition ana Mortlock over spring and freshman brea k, inChloe Smith cluding continued the w ins over sweep, taking No. 67 down Sydney College of Grand and AlCharlesexandra Smyth ton, No. 28 8-5. Princeton senior Daria Petrovic “Everyone a nd Wi ndown the line throp. On Tuesday, the Internation- played pretty solid today,” al Tennis Association released Brock said. “I think it improved its new rankings, moving State after doubles into singles. Evup 14 spots, from No. 40 to No. eryone really took some confi26. The Pack is now 9-4 on the dence from the doubles point and played well.” year. In singles play, the Pack sus“We had a really good spring break, winning three matches tained its confidence and domand came here and kept that inated on every court, winning going,” senior Daria Petrovic every match in straight sets. “We were all positive up and said. “It definitely built our confidence, every match we down the line,” Petrovic said. “We just came to do our job play we gain confidence.” The Pack picked up an early and just kept it simple and lead, gaining the doubles point, Tennis continued page 7 winning on all three courts.
“We were all positive up and down the line. We just came to do our job.”
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Senior outfielder Kristine Bechtholdt practices catching at softball practice in Dail Stadium Wednesday.
that I was wanted and where my position was open. Every other school I looked at was a plane ride away so I felt N.C. State was the best fit.” Following her freshman campaign, Bechtholdt made
a transition from second base to the outfield, which enabled her to utilize her strong throwing arm more effectively.
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