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Nearly 7,000 attendees expected at Open House The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is collaborating with other departments to introduce prospective students to the University.

anything. People will just come and there will be welcome tables set up,” Griffin said. Although mainly held in Talley Student Center and Carmichael Gymnasium, the Open House will also affect other areas of campus. “Other buildings around campus Allison Saito [will be] open to showcase different Staff Writer departments of colleges,” Griffin Thousands of prospective students said. “There will be tours running and their families will visit campus throughout the Open House, and Saturday to learn more about the there will be a couple of residence halls that will be showing rooms as University. The Office of Undergraduate Ad- part of open house as well.” According to Griffin, only one promissions is coordinating the event which will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. gram will run after 1 p.m. “[The] Natural Resources will be Thomas Griffin, the director of admissions, said he expects about seven around until 2 p.m. [in Jordan Hall],” Griffin said. thousand attendees at the event. Despite the size “As of [Tuesday of the event, Grifafternoon], we have fin said it should 6,980 [registered not greatly affect attendees], so apstudents living on proximately seven campus. thousand registered “The hours are to attend,” Griffin 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. … said. If they wake up in The largest crowds Caitlin Lowe, a senior in time to see the footare anticipated late agricultural business ball game at noon, i n t he mor ni ng, then it shouldn’t Griffin said. really affect them “The maximum number of people around campus very much,” Griffin said. “It should should be between 10:00 a.m. and be a lot of people around Talley Student Center area. There will be lots 11:00 a.m.,” Griffin said. Due to the number of people ex- of parents and students wandering pected to attend, the Open House will around campus, but it shouldn’t be a big impact.” not be a formal event. Some student organizations will be “With 7,000 people possibly coming at all different times, there is no also present and recruit prospective kickoff in Reynolds Coliseum or students.

“...we really want to talk to students and see if this is a good fit for them.”

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Jessie Tiger, Jenna Beci, Austyn Beci and Stephanie Schulze, shriek as a hissing cockroach jumps from the hand of John Meyer, professor of entomology, and lands on the table at the University Open House outside Tally Student Center Oct. 17, 2009. Jenna Beci’s favorite part was petting the tarantula “because they were soft and fuzzy.”

“Our University Ambassadors student group will be leading campus tours. All of the colleges’ ambassador groups will be involved in campus activities, and one of the ROTC groups helps with parking,” Griffin said. “Student groups will also be performing … during the open house. Some student groups will also set up some tables to tell prospective students about their organizations.”

Bike thefts increase on campus Campus Police are relying on bike registrations to track campus thefts.

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Lowe said. She also said CALS offers pre-vet and pre-med support, but it does not offer pre-vet or pre-med as a major. Lowe also said CALS ambassadors will be at the Open House to help incoming students find a comfortable place in the University. “As students and ambassadors,

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Hillsborough Street victim upgraded to fair condition Evan Lawrence, injured Sept. 30 outside the Jackpot Bar, has been upgraded to fair condition at Rex Healthcare.

Pranay Deshpande The number of bike thefts on campus is up approximatley 8 percent from last year, according to Campus Police. Ian Kendrick, public safety supervisor for Campus Police, said one of the reasons for the increase in thefts is because students are bringing bikes to campus and abandoning them. “Don’t bring your bike on campus if you are not going to use it,” Kendrick said. Jordan McLaughlin, a junior in landscape architecture, said his bike was stolen Oct. 1 near Kamphoefner Hall. “It happened between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., so it could have been anytime. It was very sunny that day, with lots of people walking around, so I’m unsure of how it went unnoticed,” McLaughlin said. University Transportation offers students the option to register their bikes. “If students wish to bring it on campus, they must register it with Transportation and it’s free,” Kendrick said. Kendrick said it’s also important to register the bike with Campus Police. “We usually engrave some number that identifies you on the bike, like [the] number on your driver’s license, etc.,” Kendrick said. McLaughlin said he reported the incident to Campus Police after theft. “I reported the incident with Campus Police, who said that as long as they had the serial number, it would be retrieved. However, I still have heard nothing from them,” McLaughlin said. Although he went through the proper channels, McLaughlin said he doesn’t expect Campus Police to find his bike. “I reported this at the police station as soon as I found the bike missing, they were professional and kind, but I doubt they will find it,” McLaughlin said. Kendrick said he feels most thefts are due to ineffective locking systems. “Students normally use cable locks

Ambassadors will be one student group working Open House. Caitlin Lowe, a senior in agricultural business management and plant biology, said her group will target prospective students. “We are going to have CALS info sessions and two breakout sessions, particularly pre-vet and pre-med, for students who are interested in pursuing those after undergrad,”

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Evan Lawrence, a 23-year-old Raleigh man, has been upgraded from critical condition after a brutal beating left him with a blood clot in his brain. Teri deMatas, director of marketing and public relations at Rex Healthcare, said Lawrence was moved out of the Intensive Care Unit Wednesday evening and is now listed in fair condition. Lawrence was assaulted Sept. 30 at the Jackpot Bar at 1303 Hillsborough St. after he allegedly flicked a cigarette

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION CONDITIONS: Undetermined: Patient is awaiting physician and/or assessment. Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent. Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable. Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable. Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable. SOURCE:AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

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“Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?,” coming to campus Saturday, features three rappers who incorporate the audience in their rap battles and freestyling. See page 5.

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Erin Warren, a freshman in fashion and textile management, locks her bicycle after a ride through campus outside of Turlington Residence Hall. Bike theft is a growing problem on campus and it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure bike safety. “I keep my bike inside over night and when I am not using it. I also lock the bike frame and the wheel to the bike rack,” Warren said.

or chain locks. We recommend them to use solid core U-bolt locks” Kendrick said. McLaughlin confirmed Kendrick’s claim about cable locks being ineffective. Kendrick said he recommends students attach bikes to an operative bike racks and not to sign post or railings At times, Campus Police park decoy bikes in places where thefts are likely to occur, intending to bait thieves, Ken-

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drick said. “This way it keeps them guessing sometimes, and we can make arrests if we find any thefts,” said Kendrick. Most of the stolen vehicles previously used to be mountain bikes, Kendrick said, but recently less expensive road bikes have also become targets.

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POLICE BLOTTER

THROUGH KENT’S LENS

Today:

11:17 A.M. | SPECIAL EVENT Poole Golf Course Officers monitored special event.

Partly cloudy, rain will have moved on.

Tomorrow:

70 45 Partly cloudy, rain will have moved on.

76 42 Clear skies and sunny

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IN THE KNOW Friday the 15th is the last day to do all of the following: • • • • •

Last day to change from credit to audit. Last day to change to credit only. Last day to submit Request for Course Repeat Without Penalty forms. Last day to withdraw or drop a course without a grade. This can all be done online in MyPack Portal. For more information contact your advisor. SOURCE: NCSU CAMPUS CALENDAR

University Open House to welcome students On Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Year College staff will be greeting prospective students and their parents at University Open House. Visit http://www.ncsu.edu/openhouse/ for more details. For this event most of the colleges—including First Year College—will be holding information sessions throughout the day. The full schedule can be found on the open house website at: http://ncsu.edu/openhouse/schedule.php. Also, the Creamery and the Carmichael Port City Java location will be open for this event. SOURCE: FYC NEWS, UNIVERSITY DINING

Blowing off some steam on the field

THIS DAY IN HISTORY On October 15 in 1921 Student Government was established. Also on this day in 1954 Hurricane Hazel destroys the cupola on Becton Hall and the roof of the press box at Riddick Stadium and in 1925 the original D.H. Hill Library opens (this building is now Brooks Hall). SOURCE: HISTORICAL STATE

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Ian Kendrick, public safety supervisor for campus police

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laying football, Kent Vaughn, a senior in political science, sees an opportunity to grab the ball after Dan Banker, a junior in business administration, narrowly misses a pass by Joseph Meinzer, a senior in parks, recreation and tourism management. The three were found between Alexander and Turlington residence halls on Thursday trying to take some time off after this week’s exams and get ready for the ECU game on Saturday. “After a long week of midterms, we were looking to kick back and relax,” Vaughn said. “We’re really looking forward to the game against ECU this weekend.”

“Students normally use cable locks or chain locks. We recommend them to use solid core U-bolt locks.”

Ongoing Events DELTA FALL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS REGISTRATION All Day Online

9:55 P.M. | ASSAULT Memorial Bell Tower Report of group of subjects yelling at people. Officer located non-student who had been hit with a stick by another non-student. No injuries.

MOVIE: TWILIGHT ECLIPSE 11:59 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema

2:25 P.M. | WELFARE CHECK Bragaw Hall Officers conducted welfare check on student. Everything OK.

MOVIE: DESPICABLE ME 9:30 to 11:05 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema

6:43 P.M. | DISTURBANCE Avent Ferry Complex Report of subjects yelling at each other at bus stop. Officers checked area but did not locate any problems.

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MOVIE: TWILIGHT ECLIPSE 7 to 9:05 p.m. Witherspoon Cinema

10:11 P.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Winston Hall Units responded to student in need of medical assistance. Transport was refused.

FRIDAYS ON THE LAWN 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Harris Field

1:01 P.M. | MEDICAL ASSIST Student Health Center Units transported non-student in need of medical assistance. Officer took accident report.

4:46 P.M. | LARCENY Carmichael Gym Student reported bookbag stolen.

BASIC STATISTICS FOR RESEARCH ON YOUR TEACHING 2 to 3:30 p.m. Online

9:04 A.M. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT Avent Ferry Rd/Lake Raleigh Rd Officers investigated accident between non-student and student.

4:45 P.M. | DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Main Campus Drive Perimeter fence torn down and poles removed from new Chancellor’s residence.

Today ESCAPING POWERPOINT: COURSE MATERIAL PRESENTATION USING PREZI 9 to 11 a.m. ITTC Labs 1A and1B

12:51 A.M. | FRAUD Western Blvd. Report of subject attempting to use fraudulent ID. Officers checked area but did not locate suspect.

Sunday:

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Wednesday 11:09 A.M. | ASSAULT Honors Village Commons Staff member notified officers of sexual battery involving two students. Investigation ongoing.

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we promote State, but we really want to talk to students and see if this is a good fit for them,” Lowe said. Open House is not always necessary to attract students. Aaron Wells, a junior in civil engineering, enrolled at State because of the engineering program. “I just went to orientation. That was the first time I had ever been on campus,” Wells said. Griffin said making an impression on students is what the Office of Admissions hopes to achieve with prospective students. “The main thing we want to do is give them a good impression of N.C. State,” Griffin said. “And then allow them to explore more information about particular areas that may be of interest to them.”

30 minutes beginning at 10 a.m.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Room 2215, Williams Hall Information Sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. College of Design: Brooks Hall Studio Tours and Information Sessions Check the display in Carmichael Gymnasium for specific information College of Education: Room 2037, Carmichael Gymnasium Information Sessions at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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Katie Treen, a senior in social work, points to the rival halls Tucker and Owen, as she led a tour of campus with perspective students and their parents during Open House 2009, Oct. 17. Treen described the way the halls were designed, and explained the difference between hall and suite style. “I think it’s really important for students to lead tours. It gives a genuine feeling of what campus is and what student life is,” Treen said. Her tour lead students and parents through West Campus and past Fox Labs and the biology buildings.

drick said. Rodney Axtman, a graduate student in business administration, said he feels it’s ultimately continued from page 1 the bike owner’s responsibility “Previously higher-end bikes to secure their bike properly. “I rode a bike to class during used to be stolen but now this trend is changing,” Kendrick my undergrad at NCSU. I didn’t have any problems with theft said. Kendrick said when a theft is because it was a pretty crummy reported, Campus Police imme- bike and I locked it up when I parked it,” diately verify Axtman said. the legitimacy Kendrick of the claim. encourages “We check students to [to see] if the document bike is with their infor[University] mation for Transportabi kes w it h tion or any Campus other departPolice a nd ment to verify Transportaif it’s [been] tion. stolen or not,” “Register Kendrick said. with TransAfter verifiportation and cation of theft, Rodney Axtman, a graduate get engraving Campus Police student in business on your bike then investiadministration from Camgate the theft. pus Police,” “We check who the victim is, try to find out Kendrick said. According to Kendrick, Camsuspect information and update the bikes status as stolen if it is pus Police provides forms to document information effecregistered,” Kendrick said. According to Kendrick, Cam- tively. “Sheets are provided to docupus Police try to educate bike ment information about bikes, owners to avoid thefts. “Education is the biggest iPods [and] computers, which thing to prevent any theft, we include their description and work with Housing and Trans- color, this helps us identify them portation on this as well,” Ken- in case of theft,” Kendrick said.

College of Management: Walnut Room, Talley Student Center 4th Floor Information Sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. College of Natural Resources: Room 1216, Jordan Addition Open House 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences: Room 301, Riddick Hall Information Sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. SOURCE: NCSU.EDU/OPENHOUSE

First Year College: Room 2014 + 2015, Carmichael Gymnasium Information Sessions every

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“I didn’t have any problems with theft because it was a pretty crummy bike and I locked it up when I parked it.”

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College of Engineering: Room 232-A Withers Hall Information Session at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

College of Humanities and Social Science: Room 3118, Talley Student Center Information Sessions at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

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Outside of Turlington Hall, a bike with a stolen wheel is abandoned. Bike theft is one of the most common crimes on campus, and students are encouraged to keep locks on easily stolen parts such as wheels and seats.

onto a stranger who then attacked him. Raleigh Police arrested Charles Zachary Poll, 25, Oct. 5 and charged him with assault inflicting serious injury. Poll was taken into custody without incident, according to a Raleigh Police press release, and was transported to the Wake County Jail. Jim Sughrue, a R PD spokesperson, said tips stemming f rom media coverage of the attack were instrumental in identifying Poll as a suspect. According to an Oct. 5 News & Observer report, Lawrence walked into the hospital Thursday night at the request of his father and friends who noticed his speech grow increasingly slurred throughout the evening. The attacked caused a blood clot in his brain. Immediate surgery to remove it left him in critical condition for two weeks. According to the American Hospital Association’s website, fair condition indicates the victim’s vital signs are stable and within normal limits. The patient

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Evan Lawrence, injured Sept. 30 outside the Jackpot Bar, has been upgraded to fair condition.

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Charles Zachary Poll was charged Oct. 5 with assault inflicting serious injury in relation to the Sept. incident.

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THE FACTS:

Painting the freedom of speech T

The Free Expression Tunnel was founded in the 1960s. On Monday, the GLBT Center painted the Free Expression Tunnel with “I am...” statements describing anonymous members of the GLBT community. On Tuesday night, unknown painters spray painted derogatory gay terms over some of the statements.

OUR OPINION:

While the community should be allowed to continue to post in the Free Expression Tunnel, it should be aware of the stipulations of hate speech and harassment. Diversity defines N.C. State and the Free Expression Tunnel is not a forum for hate speech.

he University provided the community with the Free Expression Tunnel to combat graffiti and express itself by saying what it wants when it wants since the 1960s. It was rocked in 2008 when a threatening message was written about then President-elect Barack Obama. Although the University did not shut the tunnel down, it made the University aware prejudices still existed. A similar incident happened again Tuesday night when “I am...” statements from the GLBT Center were painted over with derogatory terms used to describe gays. The University has not officially responded to the paintings, but the incident has caused the issue of the tolerance of diversity on campus to come into ques-

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tion. The paintings, whether the painters think so or not, are reflective of the animosity and intolerance in the community. Everyone is not always going to agree on whether something is right or wrong, but there is a certain level of respect expected when expressing opinions. Ultimately, the Free Expression Tunnel is not a forum for hate speech, nor is N.C. State’s campus. Painting anything in the tunnel that makes people feel unwelcome will not be tolerated and shouldn’t be on a campus that wants to be open to diversity. The freedom of speech is violated when it

conflicts with other’s values or rights in the form of hate speech and the limitation of rights. People who choose to paint the tunnel should consider this and the University’s policy that prohibits harassment regarding race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, creed, disability or veteran status. While no one is suggesting the University shut down the Free Expression Tunnel, anyone who paints it must remember it is a privilege. For anyone who wants to paint the tunnel, do so with thought. The campus community, and all others

who stand for the freedom of speech, does not want the University to shut down the tunnel because someone is abusing the privilege of being able to paint what they want by being irresponsible and overly harassing a group or an individual. At the end of the day, we can all paint over the graffiti, but we cannot deny someone their opinions on either side. With thought, free speech should reign the tunnel, but hate speech and harassment is unacceptable. N.C. State‚Äôs campus is diverse, whether or not we are aware of it, and is expected to be welcoming to those from all walks of life and creed. This should be acknowledged on both sides for a healthy environment to exist.

Early Voting for the Nov. 2, 2010 General Election

ur country was founded on the idea of democracy, but it is up to you to uphold this honor. Voting is the most important freedom a person can have. Chad Rhoades made a point at the beginning of the month when he said, “it is not important to go vote, it is important to be informed first and then go vote. Everyone has the right to vote, but unless you are informed, it is a waste of your time and Amanda dangerous.” Don’t generalize candidates. If there Wilkins is an issue that is important to you, research the Editor-in-Chief candidates and ask how they feel about it. Make sure your views are reflected in the person you vote for, because they are vying for your voice. N.C. State is a diverse group of students, faculty and staff with varying opinions, and we all have the ability to have them represented in public office when we vote. The Technician has supplied the resources, now go out and get informed.

There is a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot regarding the eligibility of a sheriff to serve. Voters are asked to consider a “Constitutional amendment providing that no person convicted of a felony may serve as Sheriff.” The real question is, do we want someone who was a convicted felon to be acting as the police in unincorporated areas of the county?

U.S. House Candidates, District 4 David Price, Democrat William Lawson, Republican U.S. House Candidates, District 13 Brad Miller, Democrat William Randall, Republican

“Anything that degrades a group of people. You should be free to express your beliefs, but it should be kept in the bounds of respecting other people. So nothing racist or sexist or anything like that. Your intentions should not be to harm another person or express controversy.”

“Anything that is normally out of bounds socially, that you wouldn’t say to your friend in public. Pretty much anything that’s controversial because people will always take it the wrong way.” Jessica Johnson, senior, textile technology management

“Positive stuff; nothing degrading or bad.”

Adrianna Harrell senior, English

Darrel Gantt, sophomore, history

N.C. House District 35 Jennifer Weiss, Democrat Don Frantz, Republican Sheriff James Willis Sills, Jr., Democrat Donnie Harrison, Republican “So it doesn’t [reflect] on people or make another group of people feel less.”

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Rappers set to freestyle “Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?,” coming to campus Saturday, features three rappers who incorporate the audience in their rap battles and freestyling.

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A unique new show rising on the music scene, “Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?” will bring three rappers to campus on Saturday for a night of rap battles and freestyling. “Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?” consists of three rappers — Playdough, Manchild and Heath McNease — who display their hip-hop skills by engaging in freestyle rap battles. The show encourages audience participation by selecting people from the crowd and allowing them to come on stage to participate in activities with the artists. Tickets for this event are free for students with ID and will be available in advance as well as at the door. John Kubinsky, chair of the Union Activities Board Entertainment Committee and a senior in criminology, said the show will be a unique experience. “This event gives students a feeling that they are involved, and I think that is key in what makes this event stand out from others,” Kubinsky said. Student Government, the UAB, WKNC Radio and Lucas Gambit Entertainment, a local entertainment company, are sponsoring the event. After the show, the party will continue at Ruckus Pizza and Bar in the Mission Valley Shopping Center, where McNease will perform free of charge. John Jenkins, a freshman in First Year College, said he is glad to see this form of entertainment come to campus. “It’s a good opportunity to see something new and exciting around campus this year,” Jenkins said. Playdough, a two-time champion of the event, has released two full-length solo albums with international distribution through EMI and Sony. “I’ve been touring and traveling the world doing hip-hop music since 2001. I live in Dallas, Texas, where I am the freestyle battle rap champion of the city,” Play-

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Rappers Playdough, Manchild and Heath McNease will perform “Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?” Saturday at 7 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center. The show, which features rap battles and freestyling, is free to students who show valid ID.

dough said. According to Playdough, he has also won the Skribble Jam TX battle, is a five-time winner on 97.9 The Beat’s Freestyle Fridays and was asked to participate in the invitation-only Red Bull Emcee contest. Playdough said he has been freestyling for roughly 13 years but has only been serious about it for the last five. He said the idea for the show stemmed from previous shows and his work freestyling with the other two artists. “We would talk about ideas and things that would make our freestyles more fun and challenging amongst each other. It eventually evolved into the idea of doing it in front of people and implementing some classic improv exercises into the mix,” Playdough said. “Once we realized how entertaining a whole show based around that concept would be, we decided to officially go for it.” This year, Playdough said he plans to continue pursuing music through different avenues, other than just “Whose Rhyme.”

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“This year I put out my Bible Bus mixtape and have traveled from the east to west coasts doing shows to support it,” Playdough said. “I’m trying to stay in the studio when I’m not on the road to finish up my next solo full-length called Hotdoggin, with plans of releasing it in the spring of 2011. In the meantime, I’m wrapping up another mixtape called Writer Dye that I’ll be putting out at the end of this month.” “Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?” begins Saturday at 7 p.m. in Witherspoon Student Center. `

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Majesty Shredding is the new high-paced album from Superchunk, featuring strong vocals and guitar riffs. DJ Ones Michael “DJ Ones” Jones

It’s hard to believe that it has been nine years since Superchunks’s last full-length album. Aside from recording a track here and there, Majesty Shredding comes as the Chapel Hill band’s storming entry back into the forefront of the local music scene. Although the legacy of Superchunk will most likely spur talk about the history of Merge Records and the earlier punk scene of Chapel Hill, it is increasingly difficult to fail to acknowledge their arsenal of great music. Almost a decade has gone by and Superchunk has not missed a beat. Starting from the first track, “Digging for Something,” the album channels that same heart and drive prominent throughout their career. Upbeat, anthemic and full of great guitar riffs, Superchunk proves they are still hyper enough. The high-paced tracks keep coming. “My Gap Feels Weird” punctuates a more mature, higher-quality production that never loses sight of their distinct sound. Subtly layering the vocal styling of lead singer Mac McCaughan, the track progresses and builds toward a strong ending — the likes of which do not disappoint. However, the band does show they can perfect slow-paced pop tracks. “Rosemarie” offers a great transition out of the upbeat into the relaxed, and is still able to deliver the distinct Superchunk kick. Tracks like “Hot Tubes” and “Fractures in Plastic” are sprinkled throughout to give the listener

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a general break, and they are a necessary breather for an otherwise fast album. They also show how Superchunk has strengthened so many areas of their overall sound over the decades. Nevertheless, prepare to strap yourself down for this album. Barely skipping a beat, Superchunk delivers epic guitar riffs that penetrate almost every song and are timed masterfully within the tracks. Where other bands may attempt to write songs that are similar in nature, very few are able to execute them on the same level as a band as experienced as Superchunk. Majesty Shredding ends on one of the highest notes any album for the year has. “Everything at Once” starts with the simple background vocals of the band and builds with the introduction of McCaughan’s highregistering vocals. The track builds a sense of anticipation released with a face-melting guitar solo. With every member firing on all levels, it is hard to deny that fans of Superchunk, or the power-punk sound that signified the band’s career, will be disappointed with their latest release. The wait has been well worth it as Superchunk has crafted another album that not only will reignite the interest of old fans, but will also fit nicely as one of their most complete albums to date.

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Josh Skeeter, a sophomore in mathematics education, poses in the Brickyard on Wednesday. Skeeter’s outfit consists of a button-up shirt and black shorts from Urban Outfitters and a pair of grey TOMS shoes. “My favorite store is H&M,” Skeeter said. “It’s European style. I’m a small guy, and it’s hard to find American stores that cater to small guys.” His personal style is normally influenced by the stores he likes to shop in. “I’ll just go with whatever style they put out for the season. It’s more of a loyalty to a store than anything.”

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Women’s soccer falls in 0-2 loss to Miami Pack falls to Miami after scoreless first half Jeniece Jamison Senior Staff Writer

The Pack dropped its fifth straight game Thursday night, falling to the Miami Hurricanes 2-0 despite outshooting the Canes, 14-8. State failed to capitalize on any of eight firsthalf shots, then faded down the stretch, according to coach Steve Springthorpe. “I thought we played well for probably 55 or 60 minutes but we couldn’t get the job done,” Springthorpe said. “Credit goes to Miami. They came in here and they withstood the pressure we had in the first half, and in the second half they found some goals. They’re going home with the win and unfortunately for us we have not been able to do that in the last four or five games.” In the first period State faced only three shots from Miami. One of the Pack’s best opportunities came on a shot from redshirt freshman Megan Proper, which was deflected over the crossbar by Miami goalkeeper Vikki Alonzo. Sophomore Kara Blosser added another quality look that was saved by Alonzo.  “I think we had opportunities in the first half,” Springthorpe said. “They had people in the right place, the keeper made a great save or two and they blocked a lot of balls inside the box. But we [have to] finish.” The second half did not prove

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Junior midfielder Kristina Argiroff attempts to get the ball away from 2 Hurricanes on Oct. 14, 2010 at Dail Soccer Stadium. After a scoreless first half, the Canes pulled away with a 2-0 victory against the Wolfpack.

to be any better for the Pack. The turning point of the game came at the 60th minute, when Miami senior Brittney Steinbruch advanced a loose ball downfield to hit a shot from about twenty yards away, giving the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead over the Pack. “They caught us,” Springthorpe said. “We made a poor pass out of the back, there was

poor clearance and it went right to their goal scorer and she buried it. The Canes were able to put the nail in the coffin at the 82nd minute. Miami freshman Kelley Griffin was able to squeak a dribbler by N.C. State goalkeeper Kim Kern. The goal was assisted by Steinbruch. State was not able to recover and fell to the Canes to drop

to 1-6 in the ACC. “The reality of it is when you’re in close games 0-0, you have to find a way to get the ball in the back of the net and good teams will do that,” Springthorpe said “Tonight Miami did that. They’ve been very opportunistic, they’ve won a couple of games this year in the last minute they’ve scored a couple of goals or two and they

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been on plenty of teams and this is different than any one I’ve ever been on.” Stopping t he Pirates passing attack will not be a cakewalk. ECU ranks 12th nationally in points per game with 37.6 and 13th in passing yards per game at 297.2. Fortunately for State, the defensive secondary has greatly improved from a year ago. “We are much better than we were a year ago,” O’Brien said. “We understand the game a lot better. Last year we spent a lot of time coaching on the run, and coaching a lot of kids that weren’t really ready. After spring practice and summer camp they have a much better understanding of what the concepts are and what we’re asking them to do.” Players, coaches and fans alike have been highly anticipating this game. And as for the importance of the game, J.R. Sweezy reiterated Tom O’Brien’s mantra regarding the importance of games in the Old North State. “Anybody with Carolina in their name is a big rival to me,” Sweezy said.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “We can’t use being heavylegged or tired as an excuse for the outcome of a game.”

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Wednesday: A feature on sophomore running back James Washington

The Pirates came to Carter-Finley 3-0, ranked No. 15 in the nation and heavily favored back in September of 2008, the last time State took on ECU. But in star quarterback Russell Wilson’s first home start, the Pack pulled out a 30-24 upset in one of the biggest wins of the year. To call that battle closely contested is to understate how evenly the teams played each other that afternoon. The Wolfpack won the total yards battle, 384-383 and gained 19 first downs to ECU’s 18. O’Brien’s team pulled out the victory in OT when defensive end Shea McKeen forced a fumble to prevent the Pirates from scoring, which allowed running back Andre Brown to seal the deal with a 16-yard run, then a 10-yard scamper for the game-winning touchdown.

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Redshirt senior widereceiver Darrell Davis celebrates with senior widereceiver Owen Spencer after Spencer’s touchdown. Spencer had 70 yards receiving and N.C. State defeated Boston College, 44 - 17.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ EAST CAROLINA Greenville, N.C., noon THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 VS. FLORIDA STATE Carter-Finley Stadium, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ CLEMSON Clemson, S.C., TBA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 VS. WAKE FOREST Raleigh, N.C., TBA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ NORTH CAROLINA Chapel Hill, N.C., TBA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 @ MARYLAND College Park, Md., TBA

Entering the season, few predicted the Pack would be just one win shy of bowl eligibility at the halfway point in the season. Prior to the first snap of 2010, State was projected to finish second to last in the Atlantic Division of the ACC. But in just six games, the Pack has managed to silence its critics and emerge as a contender for the ACC title, all while remaining relatively injury free for the first time under coach Tom O’Brien. “The talent was there, but the problem comes in the last couple of years were that every time we took a step forward, we’d take two steps back with injuries,” O’Brien said. “Collectively, everybody was waiting for this, that and any other bad things to happen. When good things started to happen, they just kept happening.”

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Nevertheless, against East Carolina on Saturday at noon, N.C. State enters its seventh game in seven weeks and is feeling the effects of fatigue. “We haven’t had any time off to speak of,” O’Brien said. “No one is hurt and out of the game, but it’s just a long list of guys with nicks, bangs and bruises. I thought we were a little heavy-legged due to the stretch we just went through with Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. There are a lot of things we can get better at on offense, defense and special teams, but that’s part of the season and part of the journey in trying to be a better football team each and every week.” Despite O’Brien’s concerns, sophomore center Camden Wentz said that although the team has not had a chance to rest, he and his teammates are still in good health. “We have played six tough games in a row in a lot of different weather conditions, but I still feel pretty good, and I think most people feel pretty good,” Wentz said. “We can’t use being heavy-legged or tired as an excuse for the outcome of a game.” In his four-year tenure at N.C. State, O’Brien has seen

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his fair share of ups, downs and injuries. He and his team’s struggles and misfortunes have at times left fans pulling their hair out, jumping for joy, then screaming obscenities at anyone or anything that would listen. Through all the big wins and puzzling losses in three and a half seasons in Raleigh, O’Brien’s biggest win arguably came two years ago against then-No. 15 ECU in overtime, shocking many in college football. The 2008 thriller marked the first victory as a starting quarterback for then-redshirt freshman quarterback Russell Wilson. Two years later, after growing closer as a team, the Wolfpack has once again shocked much of the nation. This, however, didn’t come as a surprise to the players. “I’m not surprised at all [by our record],” redshirt junior defensive tackle J.R. Sweezy said. “I feel like we should be undefeated. The way we are playing and the way this team is, it’s something I have never been around before. It’s just incredible how everyone gets along. We are like a family. I’ve

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Players to watch for: N.C. STATE Sophomore running back James Washington: Washington’s first action of the season came in Saturday’s rout of BC. As one of the Pack’s most experienced running backs and one of the fastest players on the team, Washington will probably see more touches against ECU, especially in the passing game. On the Pack’s first series a week ago, Washington caught three passes, all of which went for seven yard gains. He finished the afternoon as one of three receivers with five catches, and picked up a total of 31 yards on seven touches. Washington also contributed on special teams with a 35-yard kickoff return and could be counted on sooner than later in the return game, especially if T.J. Graham, who has averaged 20 yards per return, continues to struggle. Freshman safety Dontae Johnson: Like Washington, Johnson saw more playing time against BC than he did in any of his first five games, when he became the third true freshmen to start a game this season. He tallied four tackles and broke up a pass in his first career start and he will be relied upon against the Pirates, whether he starts again or not. ECU throws the ball as often as any team in the nation, with quarterback Dominick Davis having aired it out at least 36 times in each of East Carolina’s first five games. At six foot three, Johnson’s range and leaping ability will be crucial against big, acrobatic ECU receivers like Dwayne Harris and the six-foot-three Lance Lewis.

EAST CAROLINA Quarterback Dominique Davis: The BC transfer has helped lead a high-powered Pirate offense averaging 37.6 points per game. Davis has already tossed 14 touchdown passes and gained more than 1,400 yards through the air. His team is 3-0 in conference play, but has dropped both its matchups with ACC foes and will look to start out strong and maintain the offensive pace, something it failed to do against both Virginia Tech and North Carolina. Davis helped his team build a 17-7 lead early in the second quarter and put up 24 points in the first half of what ended in a 49-27 loss to the Hokies. The Pirates’ loss to Carolina was more of the same, as ECU managed only a second-half field goal in game it lost 42-17 after being tied at 14 at the half.

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