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Tim Scranton, then a sophomore in middle school math education, makes his way out of the 39 degree water of Lake Raleigh for last year’s Polar Plunge. Scranton plunged as a part of the Sadlack’s Heroes team who raised an estimated $500 for the event. Scranton has volunteered for the Special Olympics off and on for the past 10 years and helped out at the Summer World Games when they were held in Raleigh. “We just thought it was a great cause. Special Olympics is a worthy cause and always needing more support,” Scranton said.
Polar Plunge back with 5K Fourth annual event features plunge, run Jessica Hall
The Board of Trustees met for the first time in 2009 Thursday at the Park Alumni Center, where the Audit, Finance and Planning Committee informed the Board of the University’s plans for weathering the current national economic crisis. While rumors about budget cuts have abounded since 2008, Keith Nichols, director of news and communications for the University, said the Board’s February meetings were mostly talk, with very little discussion about specific actions. “The budget conversation with the Trust-
ees at this stage is more informational, instead of ‘let’s solicit ideas,” Nichols said. And the conversations aren’t blanketing over the University as a whole, according to Provost Larry Nielsen, but are instead looking at each department on a case-bycase basis. “We’re discussing the size of the budget cuts that different units should be making,” Nielsen said. “But so far no decisions have been made about precisely what we will do.” Student Body President Jay Dawkins also said the cuts would be very calculated when the time came for a budget crunch. “They’re not necessarily taking it across the board and cutting each department,” Dawkins said. “They’re being very specific and targeted about where they’re cutting funds.”
Despite not making any concrete decisions, Dawkins said the conversations were harrowing enough to make him regret the meeting which followed a luncheon. “It was scary - some people lost their lunch,” Dawkins said. “Looked a bit like the Krispy Kreme Challenge, just the budget challenge.” Proverbial vomit aside, Dawkins said Student Government is finding innovative ways to inform students, from the University’s new budget web site to forums, but said until decisions are on the table, few students will relate to the deliberations. “They’ve launched the new web site, Budget Central, and we did the town hall forums,” Dawkins said, lamenting that attendance at the forums has been down. BOT continued page 3
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POLAR PLUNGE LOGISTICS: WHO: Campus Police and Plungers
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The Polar Plunge, which was WHAT: 4th Annual Polar Plunge started by Campus Police in 2006 and Run for Special Olympics as a creative way to raise money, North Carolina now includes a wide range of WHEN: Feb. 28, 2009 participants and a 5K walk/run Run begins at 9 a.m., Plunge at which was added this year. The 11 a.m. N.C. State 5K Run ‘N Plunge, as WHERE: Lake Raleigh on it is called, is a subsidiary of the Centennial Campus North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run that raises SOURCE: POLAR PLUNGE WEB SITE money for the Special Olympics according to Steve Carlton, crime are dedicated to land,” Orders prevention officer and coordina- said. “I will gladly show support tor of the event. of both events, but run only.” “All the money raised goes to In addition to new particisupport Special Olympics North pants, recruitment for polar Carolina and over 38,000 Special plungers is also taking place. Olympics athletes,” he said. Sgt. Edward Farmer, a volunCarlton has been involved with teer for the past two years, signed the program for three years. He up to participate in his very first praised the event for its cause plunge. as well as its “I have a game communityplan. Jump in building ata nd run out mosphere, but qu ic k l y,” he said his initial said. “I have not thoughts were trained, I only different. need to experi“My first imSergeant Edward Farmer on ence the plunge pression of the his strategy during his first ever once a year.” event was that The f undPolar Plunge it was a little raiser has crazy to jump grown in parinto a lake in ticipants and winter just to raise money,” Carl- proceeds each year, Carlton said. ton said. “But when I saw how Organizers and participants still many people participated and see room for improvement, parhow the University supported ticularly the comparative lack of it, I thought it was a great effort. participation from State student The festival atmosphere of the groups. whole event makes for a great “I would like to see more studay all around.†I was proud to dent groups involved. It’s a great become a part of it.” way to perform community serThe addition of the 5K has vice and challenge their fellow brought in a new group of par- students,” said David Setser, a ticipants who had no interest fourth-year plunger. in jumping in freezing water “Get a group, come up with a but were still eager to help raise theme, be creative and above all, money for the cause and have have fun.” some fun, Carlton said. In addition to support from Amy Orders, a doctoral student those directly involved in the 5K in adult and community college Run N’ Plunge, the fund-raiser education, plans to participate also receives support from varifor the first time. ous groups in the area, Carlton “While I agree that watching said. people run and dive into freezing “University departments, partwater is exciting, most runners PLUNGE continued page 3
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After nearly missing and having to chase down the first scheduled bus of the new WolfProwl line, senior in political science Tim Lipka prepares for a night out with Joe Davis, a senior in business management, and Brian Mathis, a senior in business administration. “It’s something that’s been talked about for a long time. Part of the downtown Raleigh bus system will be integrated into the route with WolfProwl,” Lipka said. The bus will run from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. “Tonight we’re testing to see how many times the bus can make it there and back. We’re shooting for 30 minute intervals,” Lipka said.
Senator hopes to ban illegal aliens from colleges Illegal aliens could be banned from community colleges as of Sept. 1 Allie Landry Staff Writer
Senator Philip Berger of Guilford County introduced a bill to prohibit illegal aliens from attending North Carolina community colleges. If passed, the bill would make the current ban permanent. Illegal aliens have not been permitted to attend community colleges in N.C. since May of 2007, when Attorney General Roy Cooper said the decision was up to individual states and institutions. This prompted the Community College System to
close its doors to undocumented individuals. At the time, 112 of 297,000 degree-seeking students were illegal immigrants. Salome Bascunan, a member of the Hispanic advocacy group El Pueblo, said the bill would hurt not only the students who are denied admittance, but also the state. “By allowing them to pursue higher education, the state can benefit from students who are bilingual and bicultural, and able to contribute to the state’s collective productivity and economic growth,” Bascunan said. Salome also said undocumented aliens do not take seats away from North Carolinians. They are considered out-ofstate students, and thus pay outof-state tuition. “Considering the economic
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hardships that our state is facing, the additional revenue that these students would generate could help keep costs down for in-state students,” Bascunan said. N.C. State clubs, such as Mi Familia, have been contacted by Bascunan. She urged them to get in touch with their legislators and voice disapproval of the bill. Matt Walton, a graduate student in technology education, said he supports Senator Berger’s bill. “Individuals who are here illegally should not be able to take part in the services that are provided to citizens,” said Walton. “Tax payers pay money into the state system, thereby affording them the right to go to community colleges.” Walton said this is not an anti-
immigrant issue, but an issue of upholding the law. “Given their illegal status, they’ve obviously violated a law,” Walton said. “Since N.C. students who break the law are denied admittance or kicked out of school, the same standards should be held for illegal immigrants.” State currently admits illegal aliens as out-of-state students. In a memo to UNC chancellors, Erskine Bowles, president of the UNC System, said N.C. universities would continue to admit illegal aliens until told otherwise by the federal government. Colby Jackson, a junior in chemical engineering, said he is uneasy about the thought that illegal aliens can attend NC State.
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Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity Incorporated is hosting “The State of the Church: A Look Past Struggles and Victories and Where We Go from Here,� Feb. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. The fraternity will examine the history of the church, such as its past struggles and accomplishments. They will also explore the future of the Church in terms of ministry leadership. Pastor Ken Richardson of Love Alive Ministries will speak at the event which is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Walnut Room of Talley Student Center, and refreshments will be available after the discussion. For more information regarding the event, contact Kyle Alston, 919-830-6478 or e-mail the Alpha Nu Omega chapter at ncsuang@gmail. com.
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KKK leader charged in death The alleged leader of a Ku Klux Klan group was indicted on a second-degree murder charge after the shooting death of an Oklahoma woman who police said was killed during a KKK initiation in Louisiana. Raymond Foster and three other supposed group members were indicted by the grand jury after the death of Cynthia Lynch. Investigators reported they found Confederate flags, weapons and six Klan robes at the campsite where Lynch was killed. If convicted on the second-degree murder charge, Foster would face mandatory life in prison. Four others arrested in the case were not indicted.
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A fire, which engulfed two apartments in Lawrence, N.Y., on Thursday morning, killed a woman and three of her children, according to police. Eight people jumped out of windows from the second floor and survived. The victims were a 46-year-old woman, her 19-year-old son and daughters ages 9 and 10, a police spokesman said. The father of the family along with a 12-year-old boy and the 9-year-old girl’s twin brother survived after jumping out of windows. A tenant and four others also jumped out. The cause of the fire is unknown but authorities are investigating for signs of arson. They said the fire may have started in the stairway to the second floor. Authorities said a dog was brought in to smell for any signs of accelerant.
Thunderstorms that swept through Georgia and Alabama resulted in one death and 16 injuries, authorities said Thursday. At least three tornadoes hit central Georgia, the National Weather Service teams announced. Kent McMullen, a meteorologist with the weather service said one tornado reached winds of 100 mph in Jasper County. McMullen said two other twisters hit Taylor County and Robins Air Force Base. Georgia Power Co. reported more than 4,000 customers lost power Wednesday night. Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations also restored power to almost 9,400 customers. An apparent tornado hit Alabama as well, but no injuries were reported.
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Today is the last day to get tickets for the Epic Leadership Conference, which takes place Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Talley Student Center. Joe Jones and Donnie Thurman are the hosted speakers. They will discuss today’s media and incorporate hip hop, rock and country music to send the message that determining your destiny is the decision of whether your choices support your dreams. Tickets are $5 and students can acquire them by visiting the first floor of Talley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today or email tierza_watts@ncsu.edu. Group tickets are available at a discounted rate; buy 10 tickets and get two free.
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“It was scary - some people lost their lunch. Looked a bit like the Krispy Kreme Challenge, just the budget challenge.”
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Before the cooling off in Lake Raleigh, David Setser and Phil Swaney parade around the event, hyping up participants in 2008. Both have been on Polar Plunge’s committee all three years of the event’s history.
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ners and [some] student groups sponsor it,” he said. “We are also getting great support from other state agencies this year, plus some major businesses like Red Hat, BJ’s and Sheetz.” As the day of the Run ‘N Plunge draws near, excitement is building for both new and veteran participants as they try to raise money and encourage last minute registers. “I have enjoyed it every year,” Setser said.
“The first year, I didn’t really know what to expect and the feeling of dread of actually jumping in cold water as it was sleeting on us was worse than the actual plunge. I highly recommend it.” The 5K run will begin at 9 a.m. on Feb. 28, with the plunge to follow at 11 a.m. In order to participate, runners must contribute a $25 donation and plungers must donate $50. “This year is proving to be quite a bit different with the addition of the 5K Run,” Carlton said. “We have more people working on advertising, preparations and fundraising, so it looks like we will at least raise as much as last year, if not more.”
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tickets will be sold in the UAb Office in talley 1200 from 11am to 5pm monday- friday Persons with disabilities who desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this program should contact Campus Activities, at (919) 515-5161, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm to discuss accommodations prior to the event.
“I don’t like the idea of illegal immigrants attending State and taking spots away from citizens, especially since they’re here against the law,” Jackson said. Not all students agree. Jared Bowman, a senior in psychology, said he believes undocumented students should be allowed to attend public universities such as State.
“The kids who come into this country illegally don’t have any option other than to follow their parents,” said Bowman. “They shouldn’t be penalized for decisions they had no control over, and should be given every opportunity that American citizens have.” Bowman has spent time volunteering at a Hispanic church in his hometown, and says he admires the work ethic that many illegal aliens put forth to earn a living. “If these students want to better themselves, I don’t see why the state shouldn’t let them,” said Bowman.
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University needs new student center THE ISSUE:
The University’s two student centers dilute the social cohesion of the campus.
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Issue: Our Opinion: The University is in desperate need of a new student center that is in a central location.
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The University needs to build a student center that can accommodate a large number of variety of student groups and be the heart of campus.
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he Student Life Master Plan, an outline of future campus improvements, is in its early planning stages. The plan includes the construction of a new student center and bookstore to start in 2011. The University has two student centers on campus. The new plan would create a combined center, pulling parts from Witherspoon and Talley student centers. The future development would include facilities for Student Media, Student Government and the Campus Cinema. Having a centralized student center would benefit the future growth of campus social life, as well as house student groups,
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CHASS has a dean I was dismayed to read (“New CHASS dean must fight for students”) that CHASS has been without a dean since Toby Parcel stepped down on May 15, 2008. This news came as a blow to me, and will shock my staff (who was under the impression that I have been Interim Dean), my wife (who thought that my longer days were due to my work as a dean), and my students and colleagues (who are probably wondering why I haven’t been teaching classes). In fact, some of your staff (see related story “CHASS Dean search coming to a close”) also thought I was Interim Dean. I feel a bit like Samuel Clements (Mark Twain), who once observed “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Seriously--the editorial makes many good points, most of which we have already put into place. The University has asked for fewer cuts from CHASS than from other colleges because we provide so many classes to so many students. Our departments help upperclass students get the courses they need so their graduation is not delayed (although students should remember to register on time, too!). I am working hard to secure funds to minimized budget impacts, and have received support from the Provost and my fellow deans. Our top priority is to give students the courses they need to graduate on time. As always, we appreciate the support from the Technician and its staff. I am confident that whoever is selected to lead CHASS will advocate for the college and for all students at State, and will work with the Technician to help our University community understand our needs and what we bring to our outstanding University. Jeffery Braden Interim Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
ROTC does not fly flag in front of Bell Tower The flag is not just a piece of cloth. In fact, it is a symbol of America and a symbol that those who served this country hold in the highest esteem. It is not only important but imperative when anyone speaks of the flag and those who support it make sure that the language used and accusations made are factual. Those who have served this country or those who are preparing to serve this country’s military deserve better than false statements published in our University’s Technician. ROTC is not responsible for the raising and lowering of the flag at the Bell Tower; ROTC cadets are responsible for raising and lowering the flag flying over the Brickyard. The flag at the Brickyard was not flying at half mast and your statements of severe oversight on the part North Carolina State University ROTC Cadets and staff, which I am proud to be associated with, were false and written with a gross lack
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many of whom currently lack meeting areas and facilities. These groups would be given accommodation under the new plan because many are homeless now. According to Peter Barnes, Student Center President, the center is insufficient for current student needs. The center was built for a 1970s university with a population of 14,000 students. The University’s goal is to have a student population of 40,000 within the next 10 years, and the only way to effectively serve them is to have a new student center.
To adequately meet student needs, the University needs to rebuild a student center with more capacity and improved facilities. The proposal, which will create a more centrally located student center, is a positive step away from the distant feel of the current centers. Student fees will pay for the new center in a tiered system, meaning that the increase in student fees will be small at first and will increase annually so the students who will benefit the most from these new facilities will pay the most.
None of the project’s funds will be drawn from the student budget. But the University must keep in mind that students will be paying for these new facilities and not raise the student fees by an exorbitant amount. Students can give suggestions to the Student Life Master Plan committee on Student Government’s Web site. It is crucial to the future of central campus to take advantage of this opportunity. We suggest Student Government post the Student Life Master Plan on its Web site, but if you would like a copy, contact Peter Barnes at scp_bod@ncsu.edu.
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Technician needs better content For the past three years the Technician has been a great way to distract myself from the endless boredom that accompanies paying attention in class. But more recently, the paper has become so dull that I’d almost rather listen to an hour long lecture on proportioning concrete than sift through its pages. The articles are simply losing all of the journalistic quality that they once had. One of the chief instigators of this departure from the interesting is Taylor McCune. She is so drained of ideas that she simply resorts to purchasing a variety of different foods, very unscientifically ranking them, then printing her findings in the features section. However, she really demonstrates her lack of knowledge when she leaves important brands out, like when she forgot to include Sylvia’s in her “article” about pizza on campus. Anyone that has been to I Heart New York Pizza as well as Sylvia’s knows the latter is far superior. Most of the Viewpoint columnists are also following the trend away from thought-provoking journalism. One such writer is Paul McCauley, whose recent article on gun control failed to take a stance on the issue and was subsequently not worth the paper it was printed on. At this point, I would stop grabbing a copy of the Technician everyday if it weren’t for the crossword and sudokus. But it seems that, very soon, even the puzzles won’t satisfy my desire for distractions. Nick Uhland junior, mechanical engineering
Education is ironic I am writing this to the Technician because two things disturbed me today while spending time on campus. Firstly, I am a political science major and most of my classes focus on the current financial crisis. Therefore, most of my professors are being honest with us on the realities of what is to come, especially as students. One of the topics today was that the university will be making spending cuts. As a result many of the newer and younger teachers that N.C. State just received in the political science and other departments could be losing their jobs. As one of my teachers put it “the stimulus plan will allow you to pay for and get into school, but the classes will not be there when you arrive”. As I ponder this thought working on my homework in the library, I am rudely interrupted by the boys playing their free video games provided in the LEARNING COMMONS. Now if we are at a university where learning should be the main focus, then why are my teachers being let go, and the boys are playing video games where I study on the university’s dime. Anyone else see the irony?
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”I don’t see why they would. They could probably upgrade the buildings but not rebuild them. The money could be used for other things.” Rose Brame sophomore, criminology
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n 2006, senior producer of msnbc.com John Schoen noticed the economy was showing clear signs of a slowdown, and it would not be too long before the job market collapsed. The effects of the slowing economy and t he resulting decrease in job creation have appeared Antoinette in several Russell different Staff Columnist publications. Many fields that people thought were secure have begun to retract. One field which is often overlooked when considering the state of the job market is the nonprofit sector. People often get involved with non-profit work because they have a passion for a group of people who are being underrepresented or a cause that is being overlooked. The people employed with nonprofits are not in the field for six figure salaries, but they have to financially support themselves and sometimes a family. With organizations losing all their funding or not receiving a substantial amount of funding, many non-profits have had to make the decision to shut down. The Southern Rural Development Initiative, which is located in downtown Raleigh, announced Feb. 9 it would be
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shutting its doors Feb. 20. For the past 15 years SRDI advocated for racial economic justice among members of the rural south. Through partnerships with key public figures, SRDI was able to make many strides in the southern rural community. Its partnerships contributed to the establishment of rural community philanthropy. This organization, which focused on the rural South, played a major role in the lives of the N.C. State community. There was one s t ud e nt employe d at SRDI when it announced it would be closing, leaving that student without a job. The fate of SRDI was sealed when its annual grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation was not awarded for this year. The W.K. Kellogg foundation, which according to its website believes that “achieving racial equity will include removing present day barriers to equal opportunities,” ignored the important work of SRDI in the development of the rural community. Like many other organizations in this economic crisis, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is facing an uncertain funding climate; further aggravating the stability of the non-profit industry. Anatole France, was ahead of his time when he said to ac-
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complish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Students who want to make a difference by devoting their efforts to various non-profit groups do not have to give up their passion for change. The non-profit minor at NCSU, which only requires 13 additional credit hours, is an excellent resource to allow students a chance to learn what they need to understand the climate of non-profit organizat ion s a nd ways to improve their sustainability. Even in trying times, non-profits are all around us. It is impossible to imagine a world without nonprofits, because it would not be possible for such a world to exist. However, it is important that people attempting to pursue a career in non-profits, as well as people who plan to work for the large corporations that will be giving out grants, take advantage of the opportunity they have to learn about the non-profit sector so that they do not have to end up watching the funeral of a non-profit organization.
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picking up paper and bottles, vacuuming, dusting, and taking out the trash. “We work smarter, not harder,” Pope said. Pope enjoys her job more now than when she first came here because the managers have worked hard to improve conditions for the workers. They have updated machines which makes the workload a little lighter. They have also changed the chemicals they use, making them safer and more efficient. They also provide employees with uniforms and identification badges, which they did not when Pope first came in 1979. Pope said she is grateful for the managers she works under.
When you walk into a building or classroom, have you ever noticed how clean it is? Wonder how an area with such heavy traffic maintains its sparkle and shine? It’s not magic. It’s people like Margaret Pope, a housekeeper here on campus. Margaret Pope has been an employee of the Facilities Department here for going on 30 years now, working hard to keep our campus clean. Pope, originally from Spring Hope, N.C., came to N.C. State in 1979 because there were not a sufficient number of jobs in her hometown. “People I knew were “They work coming here for jobs, hard to help you so I did too,” Pope maintain your said. job,” she said. Pope’s day starts In return, the at 3:30 a.m. While employees work most of us are sleephard for them. ing peacefully in our “We do things Margaret Pope beds, she is punching t he way t hey in, about to embark on want—the her cleaning quest. proper way. We do things the profesMost of us can’t imagine waking up sional way,” Pope said. that early to do anything, but Pope does While a housekeeping job might seem not mind. a little lackluster to an outsider, Pope “I like the hours,” she said. loves her job. Her favorite part, though, She also said she likes them even more is the daily interaction she has with now than she did when she first came to students, faculty, and other members the University. The day used to begin at of staff. 5 a.m. and end at 1:30 in the afternoon, “I like people. I like to communicate but workers like Pope complained that with people,” she said. “They make my was not enough time to maintain the day.” classrooms before classes started. It These bonds she forms with the people was pushed back to 4 a.m. to give them she sees everyday are important to Pope. an extra hour to ensure ample time for “I see the same people each week. If I working. don’t see someone when I should, A normal day for Pope officially begins the next time I do see them I ask if at 4 a.m. as she heads to her designated they are ok. They do the same for me,” area. She works her way through Win- Pope said. ston, Tompkins, and Caldwell, cleaning Though Pope does not have a least restrooms, bathrooms, and entry ways, favorite part of the job, there are a few
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things she would change—safety and space. The newer buildings are more accommodating for the housekeeping staff, providing them with a place to sit and eat lunch. But some of the older buildings do not. The people working for facilities wish this was different. Security is also a concern among the housekeeping staff. When Pope first
started working, she dealt with problems with homeless people coming over across Hillsborough Street and sleeping in the buildings that were then kept unlocked. Though they never bothered her, she said they did startle her and made her nervous. Security has gotten better, but there is still room for improvement to make these workers feel safe.
Pope will tell anyone she loves her job, but after thirty years, she is ready for retirement. “I am hoping to leave this year,” she said. “I am weighing everything out so I know what to do.” Until then, she plans to finish out the year with a smile on her face. “I have enjoyed it,” she said. “It has been good.”
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Associate professor explores resilient housing Dave Tilotta, associate professor of wood products, and his collaborators are in the process of a multi-phase study examining the resilience of homes in the southeastern United States. With hopes of determining ways to speed the return of residents to their homes after natural disasters, Tilotta and others are trying to find a way to construct a natural disaster resilient home. After surveying and interviewing homeowners, home industry professionals, inspectors and other stakeholders, Tilotta and his fellow researchers compared the needs to the resources and technologies that already exist in order to determine the research and education gaps. The study revealed four key areas where homeowners needs are currently unmet. These areas are assessing, responding to and mitigating mold-related problems; providing new materials and retrofitting homes to make them resilient; providing homeowners and builders incentives to build or retrofit homes; provide education and outreach for new and existing resilient technologies. Tilotta says the next stage of the study is to figure out what avenues can be used to reach more homeowners so they know what they can do to help prepare their home for a natural disaster. SOURCE: WWW.NEWS.NCSU.EDU
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lanes, trains and automobiles—it’s that time of year again. Spring break is only a week away and many are making the last minute arrangements for the week of margarita madness. Some of this year’s top locations include the Bahamas, Jamaica and the reigning champion of spring break destinations, Cancun. Panama City will
also be a big party site this year as mtv will be broadcasting its mtvU specials from its beaches. Unfortunately, not everyone can
Evan Rachel Wood returns to Raleigh theatre Evan Rachel Wood, daughter of Theatre in the Park director Ira David Wood III, plans to return to Raleigh and be reunited with her family in the production of Romeo and Juliet. Wood’s brother, Ira David Wood IV, will be directing the play which tentatively set to run mid-May. Wood has acted in movies such as Pretty Persuasion and Across the Universe, and can currently be seen in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. The role of Romeo has not yet been cast and auditions to fill out the production are scheduled for Feb. 24-25. SOURCE: WWW.INDYWEEKBLOGS.COM
Player’s Retreat erases its carbon footprint The Player’s Retreat Tavern can pump out as much carbon dioxide as a 200 Ford Taurus cars every year, but own Richard “Gus” Gusler has found a way to make his restaurant “carbon neutral”. Gusler buys “carbon offsets” that subsidize a clean energy project near Chicago for about $200 a month. The project is a municipal landfill that traps seeping methane and reroutes the gas to generate clean electricity. Gusler’s share offsets the equivalent of 196.5 tons of carbon dioxide a year in Illinois. Though buying expensive “green” technology like carbon offsets may seem somewhat trivial compared to today’s economic hardships, Gosler vows to buy more saying that he does not understand how anyone could not be concerned about global warming. SOURCE: WWW.NEWSOBSERVER.COM
make it to those foreign, blue waters of the beaches to the south or overseas to Europe, so included below are some tips of spring break hot spots that don’t need a passport. However you’re planning to travel, don’t forget to get that student discount through sources such as STA and Student Universe. Also included below is information on Alternative Spring Break trips for
With spring break only a week away, it’s a little late to be getting a rush on that passport to visit those foreign destinations. Since passports are only required for air travel, there are still plenty of options open to students without passports. Driving to Mexico, for instance, is allowed until June. Students can also fly to U.S. territories such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico without a passport. Also, consider destinations within the U.S. like Florida.
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4. Trade the sand for some snow. Hit the slops anywhere from Colorado to Canada (no passport needed to drive) or even take an amtrak train.
1. Drive to Mexico. But, be sure to plan and research the trip. Some southern locations in Mexico are not easily doable over spring break. 2. Go to the Caribbean. U.S. territories are a part of the United States, meaning no passport is needed for the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 3. Aloha Hawaii. Though maybe a bit low key for a college spring break, Hawaii’s black sand beaches and incredible surf is still an attractive destination.
those looking to give back their community over the break. While having fun is also important, so is the safety of every student traveling next week. Juliette Grimmett of the Women’s Center has compiled a couple of tips to help students be on the look out for potentially dangerous situations.
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5. Florida. Grab a cheap flight or make it a road trip. Either way, there will be plenty of other boys and girls soaking up some rays in the Sunshine State. Daytona Beach, Miami and Key West will all be hosting spring break-ers, but the biggest party will be in Panama Beach with mtvU’s 2009 spring break coverage. 6. Texas style. Visit South Padre Island and scoot down to Mexico for a night or two. 7. South of the Border. The sun may not be that hot, but Myrtle Beach offers plenty of action off the beach. SOURCE: WWW.STUDENTTRAVEL.ABOUT.COM
Cancun Bahamas and Jamaica Panama City Acapulco Miami and South Beach South Padre Island Puerto Vallarta and Mazaltan North American Ski Resorts Europe Baja SOURCE: WWW.STUDENTTRAVEL. ABOUT.COM
STUDENT DISCOUNTS: Whether traveling by the skies or on the road, student discounts are everywhere. Sites like Student Universe and Student Travel Agency offer discounted student airfare and often have special deals and promotions. Airtran U also offers discounted travel to those ages 18-22 and Amtrak offers student discounts as well. Another option is taking a Greyhound bus at a student discount. SOURCE: WWW.STUDENTTRAVEL. ABOUT.COM
Staying safe after hours Safety is a major concern for students, parents and other over spring break. While it is important to look after oneself, it is equally important to look out for those around you as well. Juliette Grimmett, Rape Prevention Education Coordinator at the Women’s Center, said students need to try to be a more proactive bystander for their
SAFETY TIPS: 1. If you see a sketchy person constantly feeding another person drinks, try to get the feeder out of the club or party. 2. If you see someone talking to someone you know has a history of rape or abuse, warn that person. 3. If you see a shady person trying to get someone alone and they appear to be drunk or not in
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friends and strangers as well. “If you see something that you know is sketchy, please do something about it--if you say something, others will too,” Grimmett said. To help students understand what being a proactive bystander means, Grimmett compiled five tips to help students keep their
friends and others safe. Furthermore, if any instance of rape or sexual assault does occur while on break, the Women’s Center offers confidential counseling and guidance. The Women’s Center is located on the third floor of Talley, room 3120 and 3121. The center can also be reached at 919-515-2012.
the right mindset, pull the person aside and ask them if they need your help. Then get the shady person to leave the party because they will find someone else to do it to. 4. If you see a person grabbing or slapping people on the butt or other areas of the body, get the person kicked out. This is illegal. 5. If you overhear a person telling someone their plans to get someone drunk to have sex with them, get this person out of the party. This is a plan for rape.
Trying out Alternative Spring Breaks Some students opt to volunteer on their breaks, which can be a rewarding experience. Alternative spring break trips can be in the lands of sun and sand or in many other appealing locations like Belize or the Dominican Republic. Though spending break doing community service may not sound like fun to begin with, students who have participated have found that giving back can be more rewarding than a sunburn. Kylee Phillips, senior in accounting and president of the Inter-Residence Council, participated in the first trip to the island of Hoonah in Alaska last year. Phillips said since it was the first trip to Alaska, team members focused on seeing what the real issues were and found that education and the environment were at the top of the list. “We worked with the forestry services and learned about the issues going on,” Phillips said. “But the majority of our trip wa s a n edu-
cational focus.” the Dominican Republic next week and will Whitney Chrisco, junior in biology, went to be teaching health education to both kids and Belize last year on an ASB trip and worked on a adults. women’s center located in a Myan village. The Phillips will going to Belize with a focus on center allows women in the village to make environmental issues. arts and crafts that they “We are in college can then sell and make and we think that we money for their family. are poor or stressed “We replaced the out about classes but roof, made a sidewalk, in the grand scheme of painted the inside and things, these trips just outside, built shelves, open your eyes,” Philand a desk for a nearby lips said. “It’s someWhitney Chrisco, junior in biology school,” Chrisco said. thing you’ll remember “We also served in the for the rest of your life. school and got to help students prepare for Phillips also said that the IRC helps four ASB their entrance exams to high school.” participants pay for their trip through $200 Volunteering isn’t the only thing on the scholarships. The application process for an agenda for ASB trips. Chrisco said her team ASB trip begins at the beginning of the school went snorkeling, hiked in the rainforest, trav- year through CSLEPS. CSLEPS offers about eled to nearby cities and stayed at the Belize 15-20 trips per year and each trip varies by its Zoo on the last day. location and service focus. Both Phillips and Chrisco agree that Though the deadline for CSLEPS ASB trips ASB trips are wonderful alternatives has passed, students can get involved in their to a traditional spring break trip be- community through organizations such as cause of the experiences that can be Habitat for Humanity and the American Red gained. Cross. For more information on alternative “It really opens your eyes to things spring break ideas, visit www.studenttravel. that you would never see in a normal about.com or visit www.ncsu.edu/csleps/serlocation or on a cruise,” Chrisco said. vice/asb for more information on university “Even if you just visited, you would never ASB trips. really learn about the culture. Chrisco will be leading a medical team to
“It really opens your eyes to things that you would never see.”
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different faces for fans to get to know. State lost its entire starting outfield, half of its infield and arguably its top three pitchers from the 2008 club which finished 42-22 and fell one win short of reaching the College World Series. Dallas Poulk, junior second baseman and a pre-season AllAmerican selection, said this year’s club is going to take the season one game at a time as it tries to repeat the successes of 2008. “Last year left a bad taste in all of our mouths,” Poulk said. “We’re going to play one game at a time. You win some, you lose some. Hopefully at the end of the year you have more wins than losses.” The collection of players charged with replacing what the Pack lost will be mixed, especially early in the season. Despite the relative inexperience of many players who will be key for the team’s success, Avent said he feels good about where the team is heading into the season. “To lose that many key guys
and feel so good about this team and this season is kind of shocking,” he said. Perhaps the new player who has produced the most pre-season excitement is Drew Poulk, the cousin of Dallas. Drew, who transferred to N.C. State from St. Petersburg Community College, attended UNCChapel Hill in 2007 before leaving for Florida. He enters play Friday as the right fielder and is expected to be one of the Pack’s best hitters. “I didn’t play on the team last year but I’ve played at two other schools so maybe I can give some insight on my experiences so far,” Poulk said. “Hopefully I can come in and do what is needed for the team.” Avent said Poulk won’t be the only new face Wolfpack fans will get to know early in the year. Other players to watch, Avent said, include freshman first baseman Harold Riggins, freshman third baseman Andrew Ciencin and junior shortstop Kyle Wilson. Another Wilson to keep an eye on, once he is medically cleared to play, will be standout quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson is still nursing the knee he injured during the PapaJohns. com bowl in late December.
Senior third baseman Drew Martin said it will be crucial for every member of this year’s team to remember its role. “Everyone is going to have to understand their roles and just do what we did last year,” he said. After its game today against Rhode Island, the Pack will matchup with Xavier on Saturday and Santa Clara on Sunday. Both games are scheduled for 3 p.m. As for what the 2009 version of the baseball team can accomplish, Avent said the key will be coming to the field everyday and competing. “I don’t have expectations,” Avent said. “Expectations are for other people to make decisions on. All I know is this is a team that could win a national championship.” Some players, Dallas Poulk, acknowledged that the team has set some expectations for itself. “We kind of have higher expectations for ourselves [this year],” Poulk said. “We’re not really letting leave the locker room right now.” No matter the goals the 2009 baseball team has set, it begins its efforts to reach them today.
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in certain pieces.” Since Choboy’s main concern is consistency, the team has been focusing on practicing match play, according to Turner. “We’re working on playing a lot of matches and working on a lot of doubles,” Turner said. “We have been working on closing matches out, and focusing on the court.” “With a young team like this one,” Choboy said, “focusing on the basics is the key to success.” “We are working on individual things,” Choyboy said. “As well as basic things like movement, transition and volley, getting the point started, and decision making during practice.” Looking back at last year’s team, Choboy said that this team is a lot stronger. “Last year we have some really good players,” Choboy said. “But I think we have a better team this year and that makes a big difference.”
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little more fresh and ready to go.” The additional rest for the team should greatly benefit the Pack come the championship, according to McGee. “All year you pretty much swim tired,” McGee said. “So to put up some of the times we have without any rest, beards and long hair it’s good.” Before the competition heats up, the team is feeling confident
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Solution to Monday’s puzzle
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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.
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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.
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Softball falls against UCSB despite late rally 4HE 7OLFPACK FELL TO 5# 3ANTA "ARBARA LAST NIGHT IN ITS OPENING GAME AT THE #ATHEDRAL #ITY #LASSIC 5#3" JUMPED OUT TO AN EARLY LEAD POSTING TWO RUNS IN EACH OF THE lRST TWO INNINGS 4HE 0ACK DID NOT GET ON THE BOARD UNTIL THE THIRD WHEN SOPHOMORE "RIDGET $ESBOIS KNOCKED A TWO RUN SINGLE INTO LEFT lELD 4HEN IN THE SIXTH A SOLO HOMERUN FROM JUNIOR #LAUDIA #OOPER BROUGHT THE 0ACK WITHIN ONE WHICH IS WHERE THE 0ACK ENDED THE GAME 4HE 0ACK ALSO FACED #AL 3TATE &ULLERTON LAST NIGHT BUT THE RESULTS WERE IN TOO LATE FOR PUBLICATION SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
Three cross country runners named to AllACC Academic Teams &OR THE WOMEN FRESHMAN %MILY 0RITT WAS NAMED TO THE TEAM 3HE WAS THE TOP RUNNER IN FOUR OF lVE RACES FOR THE 0ACK WOMEN 0RITT IS MAJORING IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MEDIA &OR THE MEN GRADUATE STUDENT "OBBY -ACK AND SOPHOMORE 2OBERT -OLDOVAN WERE NAMED TO THE TEAM )N ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION THE ATHLETE MUST HAVE EARNED A '0! FOR THE PREVIOUS SEMESTER AND ALSO HAVE MAINTAINED A CUMULATIVE '0! DURING THEIR ACADEMIC CAREER SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS
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Season opens with home tourney, Pack to face Rhode Island today Old, new faces combine on a team looking to improve on 2008 successes Derek Medlin Managing Editor
The baseball team will begin its 2009 campaign this afternoon at Doak Field at Dail Park when it takes on Rhode Island at 3 p.m. in the first game of the Summit Hospitality Invitational, a round-robin style tournament featuring N.C. State, Rhode Island, Xavier and Santa Clara. After suffering a heart breaking defeat in the NCAA Super Regional at the hands of the University of Georgia last June, this year’s team is looking to improve and get to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. “We were there last year and it just didn’t happen,� head coach Elliot Avent said Tuesday. “We felt so good about that third game against Georgia, but it just didn’t happen. It is a motivating factor for those guys on the team who were here lst year.� When the Wolfpack open play Friday against the Rams from Rhode Island, the lineup will most definitely have many BASEBALL continued on page 7
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SOFTBALL V. MASSACHUSETTS Cathedral City Classic, Cathedral City, Calif., 1 P.M. BASEBALL V. RHODE ISLAND Raleigh, N.C., 3 P.M. SOFTBALL V. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Cathedral City Classic, Cathedral City, Calif., 4 P.M.
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The baseball team celebrates its win over South Carolina. This allowed the Wolfpack to advance to the Super Regional Tournament in Georgia this past June. The baseball team will start its 2009 season with the Summit Hospitality Invitational, a four-team round-robin tournament this weekend at Doak Field at Dail Park. The Wolfpack will play Rhode Island Friday, Xavier Saturday and Santa Clara Sunday. All three State games are scheduled for 3 p.m. The two teams not playing the Wolfpack each day will play at 11 a.m.
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Men’s swimming feels good heading to Championships
The men’s tennis team travels to Columbia today to take on South Carolina Jen Hankin Senior Staff Writer
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After back-to-back road trips, the No. 34 men’s tennis team has earned its highest ranking of the season as it travels to Columbia, S.C. for a match up with the Gamecocks this afternoon. State will return home for a double-header against Charlotte and UNC Greensboro this Sunday. “The team is really moving forward,� senior No. 89 Jay Weinacker said. “We started at No. 49 and now were No. 34, so we’re improving after every match.� The Wolfpack, who is 4-4 this season, will face off against the No. 49 South Carolina Gamecocks for the first time since 2006. The Gamecocks hold the series record 29-15 over the Pack. “They are a good team,� redshirt freshman Eric Turn-
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er said. “But we’re not taking them lightly. Everyone needs to play the way they like to play and that should just take care of business.� On Feb. 7, the Pack traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to upset No. 14 Michigan before losing a close match to No. 28 Vanderbilt. According to Weinacker, the team has been moving forward and working harder since the weekend in Nashville. “After we got back from the Michigan weekend we had a new identity,� Weinacker said. “Everyone got out and worked harder in the weight room and out in practice. Everything’s just kind of been a bit cleaner-- the win from Michigan was a big confidence boost.� The weekend proved to be a learning experience, according to coach Jon Choboy. “There are certain events that happen throughout a season,� Choboy said. “Some may not appear to be good at first, but what’s learned from it turns out to be very beneficial.� Playing away from home is al-
ways challenging for teams, but Weinacker said the Wolfpack tend to play better away from home with something to prove. “I think sometimes we have more anger about us [when we are away] because we know the fans are going to be getting on us,� Weinacker said. “I think sometimes that helps us, gives us an edge, and if we can figure out how to do that at home and not be so comfortable I think that extra edge might really help us.� The line-up is still moving around, according to Choboy. This year the team has many new players, or ‘pieces to a puzzle,’ as Choboy calls them. He is still in the process of figuring out where they all fit into place. “We have a lot of new pieces here, a lot of new players, who are getting their feet wet,� Choboy said. “It’s kind of like a puzzle and we haven’t put them altogether yet because we’re looking for consistency TENNIS continued on page 7
Pack hopes to continue to improve as it heads to College Park Sean Klemm Staff Writer
The men’s swimming and diving team currently sits in 7th place in the ACC, and with the conference championships rolling around the corner, it is looking to continue to improve. Seniors, who are making their last trip, and freshman, who are making their first, are positive about the meet. “I’m a senior now, and I’m just trying to get the most out of this last one,� redshirt senior Stephen Mellor said. “I just want to go there, compete, try to get my best times and if I get a medal, whatever one it is it will be a bonus.� Mellor said finishing in the top five would be ideal. “We’re looking to finish as strong as possible and hopefully get into the top five,� Mel-
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lor said. “That would be the best finish we’ve had since I’ve been here and that would be a nice way to finish for me.� Along with improving their position in the conference, several swimmers hope to qualify for the NCAA Championships. “I really want to qualify for NCAAs in the 500 free,� junior Mason McGee said. “It’s probably going to take another 2 second drop from my best time to make it. A lot of other guys really hope to swim well and qualify also.� According to Mellor, the team’s traning has shifted in the weeks leading up to the conference tournament. “Over the last three weeks we’ve gradually phased out some of the hard work, introduced some more easy swimming, and been getting a little more sleep,� Mellor said. “So when you add those things together you feel a SWIMMING continued on page 7
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