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A YEAR IN REVIEW: 2008-09 A look back at the year that was

ith exams and final assignment deadlines looming, it’s easy to wonder where the year went. From August to April, the academic year has flown by, so let Technician catch you up on what happened on campus while you were busy procrastinating.

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NOV. 4 ELECTION:

May 2009

NOV. 5 ELECTION REACTION:

Barack Obama made history Nov. 4, becoming the first black president of the United States. Obama, a senator from Illinois, became the fifth youngest president ever at 47. With the current economic crunch, he campaigned for change and made promises to help the middle class. North Carolina and N.C. State played a role in the Democrat’s election as the state was blue for the first time since 1976. Reynolds Coliseum also hosted Sen. Obama when it was announced he secured North Carolina in the Democratic primary. Voter turnout was the highest in more than 40 years and young voters played a key role in MATT MOORE/TECHNICIAN FILE PHOTO the election.

Four students painted racist remarks, including “Let’s shoot that n——- in the head,” throughout the Free Expression Tunnel Nov. 4 following the election of Barack Obama. After an investigation with the Secret Service, Campus Police Captain Jon Barnwell announced the students had not committed a crime. Controversy from the incident led to debates and discussions on campus regarding the First Amendment and the future of the Free Expression Tunnel. In response to the events, Chancellor Oblinger created the Campus Culture Task Force in accordance with the Board of Trustees to review the campus climate, examine CHRIS SANCHEZ/TECHNICIAN FILE PHOTO student conduct and explore guidelines for use of the Tunnel. It made its final recommendations this spring which included implementing better lighting at the tunnel entrances and raising awareness and expectations for the tunnel for current and incoming students.

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JAN. 24 KAY YOW:

Following a 22-year battle with breast cancer, Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow died Jan. 24 at the age of 66. Yow was named head coach in 1975 and led the Wolfpack to 738 overall wins. During her tenure, the Pack made 20 NCAA tournament appearances and won four ACC tournaments. She also coached the 1988 U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal. Yow had surgery for her cancer in 1987, but it returned in Nov. 2004. In 2006, the cancer progressed to her liver and forced Yow to take a leave of absence from the Wolfpack. Throughout her constant battle, Yow inspired others to persevere and created the Hoops 4 Hope game in 2006 to raise money for cancer awareness.

MARCH 14 RENAISSANCE:

The City of Raleigh temporarily shut down Hillsborough Street March 14 for Hillsborough Street Renaissance, an event designed to support local businesses in an environmentally-friendly way and bring the Raleigh community together. Planners created the festival to showcase the construction changes planned in the next two years and help revitalize Hillsborough Street. The proceeds from the festival supported community and student non-profit organizations that are focused on sustainable development and renewable energy research. Despite planners’ expectations of 20,000 people, rain and cold weather impacted the turnout that reached about 2,000 attendees.

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2008 - 09 ECONOMY:

Chancellor James Oblinger, Provost Larry Nielsen and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business Charles Leffler developed a five percent budget reduction strategy for 2009-10 in response to a two percent decrease in monthly funding by the state. Decreases in the Academic Affairs, Agricultural Research Service and Cooperative Extension Service budgets will lead to the elimination of up to 317 jobs. In addition, the University will cut 1.1 percent of total class offerings. CHASS seat and section cuts immediately followed the budget decrease announcement because of its large financial deficit.

Study break options abound during exam week Campus organizations seek to give students opportunities to de-stress all week through StressBusters Ty Johnson News Editor

For most students, the first week of exams is spent cramming, writing and overdosing on caffeine in preparation for finals, but opportunities for study breaks are all over campus as the semester comes to a close. Campus Activities again is hosting StressBusters, a week-long collection of events and activities to keep students from being overwhelmed by end of course assignments. Fountain Dining Hall will be open from 9 to 11 p.m. this week for Night Owl Meals, serving late night food and hosting events sponsored by different campus organizations. Campus Police, University Housing and the Inter-Residence Council will have board games and host karaoke at Fountain Monday night during Night Owl hours. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Tom Stafford will oversee Bingo Tuesday night, and Wednesday the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs and First Year College will host Insect Cafe with Undergraduate Academic Program Interim Dean John Ambrose. ComTech and the Outreach Communications and Consulting Group scheduled guitarist Kenny Shore to entertain diners Thursday night. D.H. Hill Library will also give away free coffee each night until May 2 at 1 a.m. to help students through the night and will also be open 24 hours a day

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Zack Schneider puts his left foot on yellow for a Twister match at Carmichael Gym’s Exam Jam during Fall 2007 exams.

throughout exams. Campus Recreation will host its Exam Jam Tuesday at Carmichael Gym and from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature activities at courts 9, 10 and 11 and at the rock wall. Peter Koutroumpis, assistant director of Campus Recreation, said the Exam Jam has worked its way into students’ end of semester rituals, and that’s precisely what Campus Rec had hoped to accomplish with the biannual study break. “We try to due it on Tuesday each time,” Koutroumpis said. “We’ve done it every semester for six years around the same

time because it’s a short period of time between exams when students can recharge their batteries, eat some food and catch up with friends.” Koutroumpis said students have begun to expect the Exam Jam during exam week each semester and the continued popularity of the event over the years has allowed attendance numbers to increase over time, and this week’s new events should help to continue the trend. “A big feature we’re beginning is a great promotion with the rock wall and we’ll have several raffles,” Koutroumpis said. “We found a Kay Yow autographed basketball, and we’d like to give it away.” Koutroumpis said food will be provided by Dominos, Panera Bread and Jimmy John’s. He said he hopes the variety of food and activities will bring out the entire student body. “There’s a little something for everybody,” Koutroumpis said. “We don’t want just freshmen and sophomores, but also juniors and seniors to take that break and come by.” There will also be lots of free activities and giveaways throughout the week as Talley Ballroom will feature Pet-a-Pooch Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the Brickyard will feature free pizza Tuesday at 11 a.m. Centennial Campus will be the site for Ice Cream on the Oval Wednesday at noon, and Thursday there will be a free showing of Yes Man at Campus Cinema. The Bunny Hop fun run will begin Thursday at noon at the Lower Miller Fields. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. at the Carmichael Breezeway.

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EXAM WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULE Night Owl Meals Fountain Dining Hall, Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 p.m. Monday Pet-a-Pooch Talley Ballroom, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Karaoke and board games Fountain Dining Hall, 9 to 11 p.m.

A sleepy student’s guide to exam week See page 6.

Tuesday Free pizza Brickyard, 11 a.m. Exam Jam Carmichael Gym, 5 to 7 p.m. Bingo Fountain Dining Hall, 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday Ice Cream on the Oval Centennial Campus Oval, noon

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Insect Cafe Fountain Dining Hall, 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday Bunny Hop fun run Lower Miller Fields, registration begins at 11 a.m. run begins at noon Yes Man Campus Cinema, 7 p.m. Yes Man Campus Cinema, 9 p.m. Guitarist Kenny Shore Fountain Dining Hall, 9 to 11 p.m. SOURCE: CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

SEE PAGE 5: For a story about the dangers of excessive caffeine use.

‘Technician’ sports report card See page 10.

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POLICE BLOTTER April 23 7:51 A.M. | FIRE ALARM Thompson Theater FP responded to alarm. Cause unknown. 8:29 A.M. | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Bagwell Hall NCSU PD assisted Chapel Hill PD. Two students were involved in investigation. 1:18 P.M. | CONCERNED BEHAVIOR Carmichael Gym Student exhibited aggressive behavior toward intramural officials in response to their determinations during competition. 4:00 P.M. | FIRE Poultry Building Units responded to report of golf cart on fire. 4:46 P.M. | POLICY VIOLATION Engineering Building I Report of student in violation of University policies. After investigation no formal action was taken.

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Four years of ‘Technician’ news A fter four years of persevering, overdosing on caffeine, drinking, stressing and a little bit of studying, it’s natural for seniors to be in a nostalgic state as they prepare to graduate. For the lucky seniors who found a way to graduate in four years, here’s a collection of the news that mattered during your collegiate career. Congratulations!

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Two Die in Blaze Oct. 10 — Cody Pilkington and Brandon Davis died of smoke inhalation on Oct. 7 after a fire in their duplex on Groveland Avenue caused by a cigarette in a sofa.

Tailgating Sept. 26 — Ticket and tailgating limit problems plagued the season. During the game against Boston College, overcrowding led to students urinating in the stands.

Drought Oct. 16 — Gov. Mike Easley spoke before the N.C. League of Municipalities to urge people to help conserve water during a drought he said is the worst in history.

Guilty Aug. 19 — A jury found former NCSU student Timothy Johnson guilty of murder.

Amato sent packing Nov. 27 — After a three-win season, football coach Chuck Amato was fired, and two weeks later, Athletics Director Lee Fowler hired Tom O’Brien.

Noose sparks debate Nov. 19 — On Nov. 8, a piece of toiletpaper, allegedly shaped like a noose, was found hanging in a bathroom inside the Motor Pool Office at the Sullivan Shops.

A new look for Hillsborough Jan. 21 — The Raleigh City Council approved improvements to Hillsborough Street that include roundabouts.

“Blackout” Jan. 9 — Power went out for two hours all across campus after a squirrel got stuck in a generator the night before school started.

Bowles named UNC President Oct. 4 — The Board of Governors hired Erskine Bowles as president of the 16-campus UNC system. Parking fees rise Jan. 19 — The University increased parking permit prices by 9 percent to overcome lost revenue after a lawsuit. Herb jumps ship April 3 — Herb Sendek, men’s head basketball coach, left for Arizona State University.

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Stubbs responded to the Oct. 14 piece by refusing to comment to Technician reporters, demanding a front page apology and talking to seemingly everyone about the cartoon except the Technician staff. Repeated invitations to Stubbs to come to our office and discuss the issue in an open forum were left unanswered, and what could have been a learning experience for everyone involved developed into a bitter standoff. Personally, I don’t think there was anything racist about the cartoon, but I will invite anyone interested to make up their own mind. Search “stubbs cartoon”

50th anniversary In 1956, the University admitted its first black student, and in 2006 many of those pioneering students came back to campus. Virginia Tech shootings April 17 — A gunman killed 32 students at Virginia Tech.

on Technician’s Web site and see for yourself. 3. Create strong student and fan support by alienating the student newspaper. Stubbs understands that the best way to put out the word about her blossoming volleyball program is to refuse to talk to the only media out let that will ever regularly cover volleyball. She has not allowed any interviews with Technician reporters since the cartoon ran Oct. 14 (She has also not won any matches since that date.) As sports editor, I have loved

working with the wonderful people in the Athletics Department. From coaches to media relations, people have always behaved professionally, even if the results on t he f ield weren’t ideal. But Stubbs has show n t here are exceptions to t he r u le. Technician will c o nt i nu e t o send reporters to objectively cover the volleyball program. It is up to Stubbs to do the mature thing and repair the bridge that has been burned between our organizations. Chancellor Oblinger: you have demonstrated your utter lack of

“It is up to Stubbs to do the mature thing and repair the bridge.”

Alum withdraws candidacy Jan. 31 — Democratic presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards, an N.C. State alumnus, made the announcement that he was dropping out of the presidential primary race.

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‘Enough is enough’ Nov. 7 — In the hours following the announcement that Sen. Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States, four students painted racial slurs in the Free Expression Tunnel and messages calling for Obama’s assassination. North Carolina turns blue Nov. 7 — For the first time since 1976, the majority of North Carolina voters voted for a Democrat as their choice for president. Remembering Yow Jan. 24 — January 24 saw the end of an era for women’s basketball as coach Kay Yow passed away after a 22 year struggle with cancer. Economy, economy, economy... In the aftermath of an economic collapse, the economy was the story of the academic year as students tried to earn degrees while unemployment rose.

connection and empathy with the sentiment of the student body by continuing to handicap one of N.C. State’s greatest traditions—tailgating. Five hours is not enough, and students and alumni will never be satisfied with that restriction. Tailgating is a big selling point we can hold over the other ACC schools in the state of North Carolina, so stop killing one of the strongest aspects of our student culture and lift the five-hour limit immediately. And so I end my career with Technician. To everyone who has helped me along the way, I say thank you. I have loved my four years at N.C. State; this University will hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life. I am now off to Duke Law School for the next three years, but don’t worry—I will forever remain a Wolfpack fan!

Believe in Free Speech? “Why Liberals and Feminists Should Defend the Unborn!” Freelance writer from Washington D.C. to address students and faculty at NCSU

Where: Talley Student Center, Walnut Room When: Wednesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00pm

All students, faculty and community members are encouraged to attend this free event. Mary Meehan will host an engaging question and answer session immediately following her presentation. For more information on this event please email: realchoicesncsu@yahoo.com.

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Exams, the peril of caffeine loom near Caffeine intake rises as final exams near, but is that a good thing?

University Dining, said caffeine is fine in a healthy diet as long as it’s consumed in moderation. In terms of coffee, there are definite standards regarding what is normal consumption and what is excessive. “Two to three eight-ounce cups a day is considered moderate consumption,” Eberhart said. “More than 10 cups a day is considered excessive.” During exam times, Eberhart said she advises students to get plenty of sleep and take in a typical amount of caffeine. “If your intake is already excessive, try to decrease your consumption slowly,” Eberhart said. Symptoms associated with abruptly stopping caffeine intake include headache and fatigue. Eberhart said students who greatly increase their caffeine intake during exams run the risk of feeling jittery and anxious. “Of course, the extra caffeine can disrupt your sleep and even upset your stomach,” Eberhart said. “All of these things would make studying more difficult.” On the other hand, there has been some research done on caffeine helping in physical activities. “Caffeine has been very well researched as an ergogenic aid and has been shown to improve performance in endurancetype events,” Aaron Oakes, a graduate student in food science, said. “Typically, performance is measured as time to exhaustion at a prescribed intensity or the amount of time it takes to

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The “Three Hundred Big Boys” episode of Groening cartoon Futurama sees the main character Fry consume 100 cups of coffee within an unspecified amount of time. He experiences nearly all the side effects associated with excessive caffeine intake, but manages to save the day. Any student nearing final exams will likely rival Fry in his caffeine consumption over the next week, hoping to be rewarded with good grades. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, that increases alertness and wakefulness. It can also temporarily and moderately increase heart rate and blood pressure. It’s a popular upper, but excessive caffeine intake can lead to nausea, vomiting, heartburn, dehydration, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Sarah Ash, associate professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, said the definition of a small dose of caffeine varies from person to person. “Someone who rarely or never consumes caffeine will be more affected by less of it than someone who consumes it regularly because the body will develop a tolerance to it, requiring more to get the same effect,” Ash said. Lisa Eberhart, dietician for

complete a prescribed amount of work.” The most concentrated natural source of caffeine is coffee. Studies have shown no positive effects on performance with coffee consumption though, even at levels of caffeine that are known to improve performance, according to Oakes’ abstract. Students have their own ways of adjusting their caffeine intake to increase their academic performance. Zain Khan, a junior in textile technology, said he usually doesn’t take caffeine, except in the form of a workout supplement called NO Xplode. “Now, I’ve been on the supplement as well as drinking Monster energy drinks,” Khan said. Khan said he drinks about three energy drinks a day. He does not normally drink soda, and, for him, consuming the energy drinks only comes around exam time. “I usually quit after my last exam, and it’s the only time a year that I ingest that amount,” Khan said. Lisa Klodnicki, senior in fashion and textile management, said she drinks about two coffees and a couple of sodas a week, but does not feel she needs caffeine. But now that exams are nearing, her caffeine intake has changed. “It’s definitely caffeine with every meal, and caffeine between meals,” Klodnicki said.

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A sleepy student’s guide to Exam Week STORY BY LANEY TIPTON | PHOTOS BY SYDNEY DOTTERER

Every college student knows final exams are the nation’s leading cause in sleep deprivation. Students milk their days for everything they have to offer, squeezing every moment out of the short 24 hours, trying to soak up all of the knowledge presented to them throughout

Ryan McCann, a freshman in textile engineering, takes a quick nap between classes in D.H. Hill Library.

Location: Top of the stairs at entrance

! These eight chairs look somewhat like a hand, which creates a cradle-like seat easy to snuggle up in. Their design, as well as their cushiony padding, and lack of hard appendages make them a good place to drift off for a few minutes. This area is not recommended for those looking to hardcore nap, though. The chairs’ upright position and public location are big downsides. The seat doesn’t allow for stretching out, and the heavy traffic through this area creates quite the disturbance.

the semester in numerous subjects. D.H. Hill is a studying hot spot for most students. As finals approach, students move in between the book stacks and press their noses to the pages of textbooks they can’t wait to sell back. Late nights turn into early

Jeremiah Nemechek, a senior in animal science, takes a nap in D.H. Hill Library in a brown chair in the East Wing.

Location: Up the stairs, to the left, past the newspapers.

The Erdahl-Cloyd wing hosts a number of soft beige leather chairs that make a good study nest for serious students. The couches and armchairs are convenient for both study and stretching out for some quality napping. “It’s super quiet, and it’s like a sleep over there. You don’t feel awkward sleeping,” Patrick Stilwell, a freshman in economics, said. The noise level is low, though there are some large tables nearby often used for group study. A bonus is its proximity to the new Creamery, so you can rotate between studying, snoring and snacking.

Ashley Williams, a junior in biology, studies in D.H. Hill Library along the purple benches.

Location: Upstairs to the right, through the technology lab

These purple benches are a nice little find. Because it is somewhat tucked away in the corner, it is not very heavily populated. Along the wall there are booth-like cushioned purple benches. This is a good place for study, but could be good for a little shut-eye as well. The downside is that there aren’t many seats available, and the tables make it a desirable studying destination. You might get kicked out by someone wishing to hit the books. Also, the curved shape make it a little hard to get comfortable, unless you are a master contortionist.

mornings, leaving no room to go back to your room to sleep. So, for your reading pleasure, Technician snooped around the library to find the best places to catch some Zs during study breaks. Pillows represent the comfort rating and speakers measure the loudness.

Some students find the floor of D.H. Hill library to be a comfortable and quiet place to take a nap.

Location: Anywhere, but underneath tables is recommended

For those looking to stretch out for full-on slumber, the floor might be a tempting option. With nine floors of aisles upon aisles, there are plenty of spaces to plop down for a nap between book stacks. Unfortunately, the floor isn’t the softest space D.H. Hill has to offer, but the noise level is low. If you’re worried about detection, find a spot underneath a table. The comfort level, though, is also a minimum, because the floor is hard and it can get quite cold. This area isn’t recommended, but will do if you are delirious and in serious need of some sleep.

Yasin Rasheed, a junior in biomedical engineering, takes a nap in a cubicle in the Bookstacks of D.H. Hill Library.

Location: Cubicles, Every floor

Overall, the cubicles located on every floor seem to be the preferred area for snoozing. They allow for a private study space, as well as a secluded napping area. The desk itself is not the softest area, but the cubicle acts as a nice little wall between you and the rest of the world. It is recommended you come equipped with a sweatshirt or something soft to lay your head on. “It’s pretty quiet and comfortable. I could definitely sleep there,” Nathan Sandlin, a freshman in business administration, said.

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{OUR VIEW}

‘Technician’ evaluates leaders, events of 2009-10 THE ISSUE:

The school year is coming to a close.

OUR OPINION:

We need to evaluate students, leaders and major events of 200910.

THE SOLUTION: We will grade leadership and other issues based on this year’s performance.

o much has happened this school year, from the 2008 presidential election to saying goodbye to our beloved coach Kay Yow. Though some less-than-flattering incidents have marked the University, this year will definitely be one people will remember. Our leaders, as well as major issues, have helped define 2008-09. The Technician editorial board used a grading system to evaluate them. Executive branch of Student Goverment: AThe executive branch earned a good grade, but had points counted off because this is the second year the treasurer stepped down. Aside from that, the executive branch had solid leadership under Student Body President Jay Dawkins. Dawkins, along with other execu-

The unsigned editorial is the opinion of the members of Technician’s editorial board excluding the news department and is the responsibility of the editor-in-chief.

hatem crime policy for the UNCsystem schools.

tive branch members, worked hard controversy over Mary Easley’s salto reach goals. ary with grace and did not deal well with the Free Expression Tunnel The Student Senate: D+ Incident — not even showing up The Student Senate had faulty the unity rally. One thing Oblinger leadership and a lack of enthu- knows how to do, and do well, is siasm. They did not pass a lot of good when it comes to fundraislegislation that had major effects ing, but in order to be an effective and Greg Doucette, Student Senate leader of the University, he has to President, was not entirely acces- be open and accessible to students sible because of his leadership role and make an effort to communiof president of the UNC Associa- cate with them. tion of Student Governments. Additionally, the position of Student UNC system: C Senate President was uncontested The UNC system raised tuition this year. 3.9 percent as opposed to 6.5. It also made the right choice when Chancellor James Oblinger: D it did not decide to require diverOblinger was not accessible this sity classes. However, it created too year and he brought down his many committees and seemed to grade by how he handled certain get distracted from the original situations. He did not handle the problem when it came to creating

Campus culture/students: B Students earned a B because they worked hard during election season and came together after both incidents in the Free Expression Tunnel and after Yow passed passed away. But in regards to the Free Expression Tunnel incident, not enough sides were heard. Budget cuts: D Budget Central helped people understand what was going on with the $36 million budget cut, but it needed to be updated more often. Also, students were left in the dust when finding out about which classes will not be offered next year. There was a lack of organization in the beginning, though it has gradually gotten better with the Budget Reduction Plan.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Thanks to you, the reader

very editor should come into this position with one main concern — the reader. Every decision that he or she makes revolves around how readers will take it, what readers want to see and what the staff owes to its readership. So when my viewpoint editor asked me if I was going to write a fareSaja Hindi well column, Editor in Chief I hesitated. Do readers really care? But after much insistence from several staff members, I decided this would be a good chance to review important events from this year with you. Sitting at my desk (covered in silly string at the moment after a fun last night of official production), writing my last column as editor-in-chief, is definitely a weird feeling. I have a mix of emotions running through me all at once. But there is one emotion that I’m definitely not feeling — regret. Sure, we made some mistakes this year. But we’ve learned from those mistakes and we’ve also accomplished a lot of really awesome things. The staff dealt with several controversial issues this year and handled them well — whether it was the Free Expression Tunnel Incident Nov. 5, Playboy coming to campus or dealing with the aftermath of the cartoon of Volleyball Coach Charita Stubbs. Everyone may not have agreed with our decisions, but at the end of the day, we did what we thought was best for you, the reader, — holding people accountable, letting people from all sides voice their opinions and giving you the full picture. I didn’t accomplish everything I wanted to this year, but if you don’t start out ambitious with goals that may not necessarily come to fruition right away, then the paper will never improve. Our interactive Web content has increased dramatically this year and we even conducted our own mock election — check it all out for yourself at technicianonline.com. We’ve expanded our coverage, especially with the different subsections each day in Features. This semester’s bi-monthly Focused section was a success, with

reporting on issues important to the student body and attracting different viewpoints. And I will never forget election night. The office was full of people who contributed in some way to the Nov. 5 edition. Boxes across campus were completely emptied of that issue. As next year’s staff comes into office today, continue to hold them to these standards, but also expect some great things. But I can’t finish this column without giving credit where credit is due. It’s difficult to list every single person who has made this year worth it. The crazy amount of stress and work from 55-plus hour weeks wouldn’t have been bearable if it weren’t for all of my staff, whether it was Taylor Auten walking in, asking when I would stop being so ambitious and just give in and drink (because he knows I don’t), or Lauren’s endless supply of Dr. Pepper and sarcastic jokes that are her way of showing she cares, or Alison’s great ideas to bring the staff together and give hugs to everyone who she thought needed them, or even Matt and Dreier’s crazy photoshoots. Then there’s Derek, who basically saved me from collapsing by taking on the role of managing editor. And I can’t forget the last two editors-in-chief, and my friends, Josh and Tyler, who dealt with my constant calls for the first couple of weeks — who am I kidding? months — on the job but somehow convinced me it was all worth it in the end — and were right. Then there’s Coop, the Agromeck editor, and probably one of the main reasons I’m still working here today. And the editors from previous years and professors who made me love this job, from Tanner Kroeger to Dick Reavis. And finally, there’s you, the reader. Thanks for your continued readership and constant feedback — the good and the bad. Keep it coming, and good luck with your future endeavors. How did Saja do? E-mail her at letters@technicianonline.com.

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“Rushing the court after the Wake Forest game and the intensity after the ECU football game.” Jacob Pearce freshman, biology

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Find common goals , end isolationism

h, the things you never would have expected to see. In the span of merely eight days, our liberal enem ie s at UNC-Chapel Hill have invited another Republican to speak about t he t he or y t hat i l lega l immigrants Paul McCauley are secretly Senior Staff Columnist plotting the downfall of the American way. In part, I’m actually not surprised. In this day and age, people seem to be becoming more insular these days — no man is an island, but now certain groups of people bound by a common cause certainly can be that island haven in the metaphorical ocean of society. Regardless, I’m concerned. We live in an increasingly interconnected global community, where one can communicate instantly with other people on the other side of the world and the only barriers to travel between nations are the ones we create. The capitalist system Republicans love so much has brought us to this day and age. So why are they also so insistent that we need to build a fence between the United States and Mexico and adopt a foreign policy based on

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Admiral David Farragut’s famous cry: damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead (to the next American place of interest!)? In some respects, this isolationist, us-versus-them mentality is an evolution of the way we interact with people. While the internet puts a vast array of information at our fingertips, we don’t really use as much of it as we think. In fact, I fear what Nicholas Kristof observed might come true: the Internet allows us to access information that confirms our existing beliefs. The sad truth is that we live in a society filled with Stephen Colberts and their stubborn belief in truthiness. Who needs to listen to the facts when the truth is so close to us? So if there is anything behind a lot of the division and stubbornness in America, it’s what sociologists call homophily — people tend to associate with others who are similar to themselves. And while this is great for making that awesome bunch of friends with whom you pulled many a crazy kegger or pub crawl and took an insane road trip with after graduating, it’s not so great for getting people to sit down and compromise. What’s the solution for this? If I knew, I’m pretty sure I’d be receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in the next decade — so unless that

happens, I have no answers. However, there are ideas as to why such hard-line isolationism is on the rise. Robert Putnam, the American political scientist best known for coining the idea of “bowling alone,” argues we need to rebuild our civic institutions — with more charity organizations, bowling leagues and local chapters of the Elks. Then, we’ll be on our way to reducing our isolation. And Kristof thinks we need to start making ourselves look at and consider opposing views seriously. Both ideas have potential for getting America back on the road to being a better neighbor to the international community and more accepting of each other. But both ideas require us to stop bickering and act. I certainly hope we start to put aside our differences and focus on our common goals. But I’m not going to hold my breath. Oh well. The bigots are now speaking at UNC. If this is an alternate universe, can it please be one where WE are national champions in a major sport? Tell Paul how you feel, e-mail him at letters@technicianonline.com.

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“Beating Carolina at Carolina for football. It’s always fun to show them they’re not the best at everything.” Katie Watterson sophomore, communication

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The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf team had a solid season in 2009 and is currently ranked No. 33 in the nation according to Golfweek magazine. The team finished in the top-5 in four out of nine tournaments this year, including a fourth place finish in the ACC tournament, which was its highest finish since 2005. The Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest finish of the year came in the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships in Knoxville, TN, where it took a second place finish, shooting

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10-over as a team. This score set a school record, breaking the previous record by 10 strokes in a 54-hole tournament. The team is expecting to land a berth into the NCAA Regionals this year and hopes to make an appearance in the tournament for its eighth straight year. On the season, the Pack was lead by senior Laruen Doughtie and junior Emily Street, who each had multiple top-10 finishes, including Doughtieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championships and her fifth place finish in the ACC Tournament.

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The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis team started the season with high expectations, sporting a No. 49 rank in the preseason. The Pack finished with a record of 10-15 overall and 3-8 in the ACC, and was ranked No. 50 at the end of the season. During the season, the Pack had difficulty playing as a team, which led to the downward spiral of blow-outs to teams such as Georgia Tech, losing 6-1 on March 29. The

Jen Hankin Senior Staff Writer

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team started the season ranked No. 36 and later dropped to No. 75 before becoming unranked. The Pack finished the season 4-10 overall and 1-10 in the ACC. Despite high preseason expectations, the Pack quickly dropped off the mat, losing its last nine matches of the season. The Pack lost in

Daniel Ellis Sports Editor

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team finished dead last with a team score of seven and the women finished seventh (52.50) at the 2009 ACC Outdoor Championships in Coral Gables, Fla. Granted, the ACC isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the easiest conference to compete in, especially with perennial powers Virginia and Florida State dominating on a national level. Nonetheless, the Wolfpack should provide some level of representation,

Lindsey Hall Senior Staff Writer

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf team has spent extensive time in GolfStat.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 25 rankings, including stints in the 16 spot and a season-high No. 13. As a whole, the Pack averaged a third or fourth place finish by seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. Senior Darren Blair finished in the top five over three rounds of play at the Schenkel E-Z-Go tournament in late March and earned a fourth place finish overall,

Wolfpack also suffered a seven-game losing streak toward the conclusion of the season and ended its season in the second round of the ACC Championships, falling to Miami, 4-3. Senior Jay Weinacker amassed several major accomplishments this season, breaking Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records for career singles wins and career doubles wins. Weinacker finished the season with 104 career wins and 87 career doubles wins. He was also recognized as All-ACC for the second year in a row.

the first round of the ACC Championships to No. 17 Florida State and lost all hope of a post-season. The only saving graces for the Wolfpack were junior Berkley Brock and sophomore Lenka Hojckova. Brock was ranked No.118 nationally with a record of 17-16 and Hojckova was ranked No. 94, with a record of 15-17 at the end of the season. The season as a whole was not anywhere close to a success, as it was a building season.

even if it have a variety of excuses. Although the men and women finished sixth in the indoor season, there is still room for improvement. The team already has depth in its distance running corps from the plethora of scholarship athletes on the cross country team and in its consistently improving throwers, such as Brittney McCain and Lawanda Henry. Now, the team must focus on recruiting sprinters, middledistance runners, jumpers, and other field athletes to increase the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breadth.

close behind Hill, who placed first. Blair is also the top Division I golfer in par-5 play. The golf team deserves a great deal of praise for a well-played season. However, with a great deal of athleticism and talent, the team was still unable to put the pieces together for a first place finish in the spring segment of play. The team needs to be consistent across the board without reliance on Hill, who is currently ranked third in the nation and has won a record six titles in his time at State. The team is certainly well above average, but falls just short of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;A+.â&#x20AC;?

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of the non-revenue sports has left me feeling cheated of some element of my college experience. Coaches: if you are looking for success, please follow volleyball coach Charita Stubbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three step plan for establishing a winning program and building fan support. 1. Demonstrate unflinchi ng excellence on the cou r t. In three years w ith the Wolfpack, Stubbs has accumulated a 3-61 record in the ACC and a 14-84 record overall. 2. Respond to criticism in a professional, mature manner. On Oct. 14, Technician ran an editorial cartoon complimenting Stubbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first ACC wins in a backhanded manner. Stubbs, a black woman, felt the cartoon was directed at her race rather than her performance as a coach.

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isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an extracurricular activity, but a full-time job, and it is the hard work and sacrifice of the dozens of Technician employees that keeps one of N.C. Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest traditions going stronger than ever. As sports editor, you take on an incredible volume of criticism from people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to have actually read the paper. As an editor, your response must always be prompt, measured and polite. But now that I am saying farewell to N.C. State, it is my turn to deliver some criticism of my own. Lee Fowler: you should almost consider extending free student tickets to everyone who is graduating in 2009 for at least another year or two. We have simply not gotten our moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth in the past four years, having suffered through one of the worst eras of N.C. State Athletics in memory. One winning football season, one trip the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball NCAA tournament and widespread mediocrity in most

Jen Hankin

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOLF

was sitting at an Irish pub in downtown Winston-Salem, with Pabst Blue Ribbons slowly accumulating on the table in front of me, when I decided I would be sports editor of Technic i an for my sen ior year. Langdon Morris, who was then deputy sports editor, lured me w it h mass Taylor Auten amounts Sports Editor Emeritus of beer and v i sion s of covering events like the season opening football game against South Carolina or the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball ACC Tournament (both of which I wound up watching on T.V.) What Langdon Morris did not tell me, and what most people who read the paper donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize, is the kind of dedication required to put out a daily student newspaper. At a university without a journalism school, every paper printed is an epic achievement of teamwork and coordination between writers, photographers, designers and editors. Being a section editor for Technician

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Austin Hampton broke a school record with 315.95 at ACC’s and served as an alternate at the NCAA Championships. Davies’s NCAA win was a highlight of a decent season for the women’s team. State finished 2-3 and 5-5 overall, with a few tough losses at the hands of Clemson and Duke. The team placed 9th. At the ACC Championships, Anna Linkenauger broke a school record in the 400 IM and Erica Smith bested her own record in the 100 backstroke. The men’s and women’s teams were consistently average against tough ACC opponents, earning them an average of a B-.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

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The story of the year was the monster success of diver Kristin Davies, but the women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams quietly put together a solid season behind her. The men’s team performed well early in the season and took first place at the Maryland Invitational in November. The men’s team finished in the middle of the pack in the ACC with a 3-3 conference record and 6-3 overall. The team took 6th at ACC’s, breaking numerous records in the process. Senior diver

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Unfortunately for the young softball team, their first game of the season, a win over then-No. 7 Oklahoma, was probably the season’s high point. With seven upperclassmen, only two of which are seniors, the team competed hard but has taken its lumps this season, particularly in conference play. The team currently holds a record of 22-24, 5-13 in the ACC. The softball team has done well in non-conference play, posting a 17-11 record in those games. The team played a tough schedule, both in and outside of the conference, and its record of 2-14 in games

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Veterinary recepionist/assistant needed for very well equipped small animal hospital 20 miles east of Raleigh. Ideal position for motivated applicant with veterinary school aspirations. First semester veterinary school scholarship (in-state tutition) or equivalent year end bonus provided for individual able to work f.t. for one year. Call 553-4601 or 889-9764 ask for Deborah.

By The Mepham Group matthewdkirby@gmail.com.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT $99 MOVE IN SPECIAL ON ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS. NEWLY REMODELED UNITS AVAILABLE. LOCATED ON WOLFLINE. MOVE STRAIGHT FROM THE DORMS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL NEW APARTMENT. CALL 919-832-7611. WWW. PARKWOODVILLAGEAPTS.COM 5 Month Sub-Lease: 1BR Pet Friendly Apt. 3rd floor, great location in Cary close to Fair Grounds. ASAP-Sept. $670/mth Call Amanda 910.523.0555 One-bedroom one block from Hillsborough and campus available from May 15-Aug 10. Utilities and washer-dryer included - 675/month. Call (336) 577-9826 or email ajbates@ ncsu.edu Wolfine or walk, Western Blvd. 2 bedroom 1 bath. Carpeted. Energy efficient washer/dryer. Parking at door, private area, very nice. No pets, non-smoking. Available Fall. By appointment 832- 6083

CONDOS FOR RENT 1-4 bedrooms near NCSU & Downtown Raleigh, Condos, Townhomes, and detached houses. Please visit our website at www.chelseamills.net Female Roommates Wanted. Lake Park Condos. Private room w/bath. All appliances. Off Avent Ferry near NCSU. $300/ mo + 1/4 utilities. No Smoking and No Pets. Flexible Lease. 919233-8624 or 919-610-9210. Gorman/Western - University Oaks Apartment - Available August, 4 bed 4 bath 3rd floor condo with Washer/Dryer - $1240. Call Terry 919-395-0415. Additional info: http://swoperei. com/carlton.html

CONDOS FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

ROOMMATES WANTED

Lake Park Condo 4 bedroom/4 bath, kitchen with all appliances, washer/dryer. Walk to Lake Johnson. Available May to August 1. $995 per month. Call 919-852- 0510.

Near NCSU Spacious 2 bedroom house on Faircloth St. One block off Hillsborough Street with large study/office, close to campus, all appliances including washer/dryer. Call Day: 833-7142 or Evening: 783-9410. Please visit our website: www. jansenproperties.com

1 roomate wanted to share 4 Bedroom 4 Bath condo at University Commons. Living/dining room completely furnished including entertainment center, TV, DVD player. Fully equipped kitchen. All major appliances, full-size washer/dryer. Bedrooms not furnished. $330/month includes all utilities and RoadRunner. $100 security deposit. No pets. Available June 1. 919- 847-3472. isey@helixgroup.com

Lake Park Condo 4 bedroom/4 bath, kitchen with all appliances, washer/dryer. Walk to Lake Johnson. Available May to August 1. $995 per month. Call 919-852- 0510. Lake Park. 4 rooms available in 4Bed/4Bath. New carpet. Ground level. $310/room flexible lease, $375/room summer only, or $1200 entire condo. 961-7500 Spacious 4 Bedroom Condo at University Woods. Each bedroom with full bathroom,lg closet. Lg.living rm,dining area and kitchen w/ dishwasher,washer& dryer included. Pool and clubhouse facilities included. $340.00 a month per tenant. Available Aug. 1st. Call Lisa @ 336-817-6090. Email ebouloubasis@triad.rr.com

HOMES FOR RENT “New” Private 1 Bedroom apartment, 2-3 Bedroom houses on Wolfline. $550-$895. NCSUrentalhomes.com 612-8902 1500 sqft house w/fenced backyard available August. Near NCSU on Wolfline. Close to shopping center. 3bed/3bath. $1050/month. 3120 Stedman Drive (919)455-3350.

Near NCSU. Exceptional 3,4, and 5 Bedroom Houses. Close to Campus. Available August 1, 2009. Very attractive. Ideal for students. Call day: 833-7142 and evening: 783-9410. Please visit our website www.jansenproperties.com Near NCSU/ Ridge Road Stunning 2 bedroom 2 bath 2200 sq. ft. Executive house. Features spacious 22x12 ft. den, 20x12 ft office, whirlpool tub. Built-in 130 aquarium. Huge Bedrooms (18x12 and 16x12), many extras. Call Day: 833-7142 or Evening: 783-9410. Please visit our website: www.jansenproperties. com

TOWNHOMES FOR RENT $8000 or live one year free! 919.830.5802 www.750own. com

Live-in Assistants/Roommates needed for 23-year old male law student with significant physical disabilities. Beginning August 2009. House located 2 blocks from Cameron Village. Must provide some personal care duties. Non-smoker. Christian character. Contact rennenewman@gmail.com

SUMMER SUBLET 2BD/2.5BA Townhouse in Falcon Ridge available May- Aug. On Wolfline. All appliances. $900/ mo price negotiable. Could supply some furniture if needed. Call 336- 255-3175 for details.

Townhouse for rent - near I40 and downtown. 3BDR, 2.5Bath, all appliances, alarm, deck, plenty of closets! $1095/month. Call 919- 387-2058 and LM. Townhouse for rent Camden Crossing. 4BR/2.5BA Avail. July 15. Contact Robin 469- 5035

Large 3 bedroom, 3 full baths, Trailwoodhills area. Available mid June $1,150 per month. 910-599-3163. Near Cameron Village Charming 3 Bedroom Ranch, Mordecai Approximately 2 miles from campus. Ideal for students seeking quiet surroundings in highly desirable neighborhood. Available August 1st. Call Day: 833-7142 or Evening: 783-9410. Please visit our website: www. jansenproperties.com

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

LEVEL 1

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

Solution to Saturday’s puzzle Sudoku By The Mepham Group

Level:

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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.

LEVEL 2

Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

2/13/08

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GAME OF THE YEAR: WOLFPACK DOMINATES UNC IN CHAPEL HILL

COURTESY OF GOPACK.COM

MALE CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: DARRION CALDWELL AND MATT HILL Tyler Everett & Taylor Barbour Staff Writers &OR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW $ARRION #ALDWELL IS ONE OF . # 3TATE S -ALE !THLETES OF THE 9EAR #ALDWELL WAS EVEN MORE DOMINANT THIS YEAR THAN HE WAS LAST YEAR GOING EN ROUTE TO A NATIONAL TITLE #ALDWELL DOMINATED THE lELD AT POUNDS RECORDING THREE MAJOR DECISIONS AND A PIN ON HIS WAY TO THE NATIONALLY TELEVISED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN WITH HEAVY FAVORITE AND DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPION "RENT -ETCALF OF )OWA #ALDWELL TOOK CONTROL OF THE MATCH IMMEDIATELY RECORDING A TAKEDOWN JUST TWO SECONDS IN AND ANOTHER ONE THIS ONE ON A HEADLOCK TO TAKE A LEAD GOING INTO THE SECOND PERIOD #ALDWELL CONTINUED TO ABUSE THE hHEAVY FAVORITEv AS HE LED LATE IN THE THIRD BEFORE HOLDING ON TO WIN #ALDWELL WILL LIKELY REDSHIRT NEXT SEASON TO WRESTLE INTERNATIONALLY AND PREPARE FOR THE ,ONDON /LYMPICS -EANWHILE SOPHOMORE -ATT (ILL HAS HAD THE SINGLE GREATEST SEASON ANY . # 3TATE GOLFER HAS EVER COMPILED (ILL HAS WON lVE TOURNAMENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDING THE !## 4OURNAMENT IN WHICH HE TIED FOR lRST (ILL BECAME ONLY THE SIXTH GOLFER IN SCHOOL HISTORY TO WIN THE !## TOURNAMENT AND THE lRST SINCE (ILL HAS WON FOUR OUT OF HIS LAST lVE TOURNAMENTS HE PLAYED IN AND HAS SET . # 3TATE RECORDS FOR MOST TOURNAMENTS WON IN A CAREER WITH SIX AND MOST TOURNAMENTS WON IN A SINGLE SEASON WITH lVE )NCLUDING (ILL S lVE WINS THIS SEASON HE HAS lNISHED IN THE TOP IN ALL NINE TOURNAMENTS HE HAS PLAYED IN (ILL IS ONE OF THE TOP GOLFERS IN THE NATION AND MANY OF HIS TEAMMATES BELIEVE THAT EVEN AT (ILL S AGE HE IS GOOD ENOUGH TO TURN PRO

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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: KRISTEN DAVIES Taylor Barbour Staff Writer )N THE lNAL MEET OF HER CAREER SENIOR +RISTEN $AVIES WON THE .#!! NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE PLATFORM DIVE $AVIES BECAME THE lRST DIVER TO WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT . # 3TATE AND THE lRST WOMAN TO WIN A NATIONAL TITLE IN SWIMMING OR DIVING AT 3TATE $AVIES POSTED A CAREER BEST TO WIN THE NATIONAL TITLE ON THE PLATFORM 4HE NATIONAL TITLE WIN CAPPED A STORYBOOK ENDING STARTING WITH $AVIES BEING NAMED TO THE !LL !## TEAM FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR !FTER THAT SHE WENT ON TO TAKE A SECOND PLACE lNISH IN THE !## #HAMPIONSHIPS THEN WENT TO THE .#!! $IVING ZONES WHERE SHE TOOK lRST PLACE AND lNISHED AT THE .#!! CHAMPIONSHIPS AT #OLLEGE 3TATION 4EXAS !T lRST THE CHANCES OF $AVIES WINNING THE .#!! TITLE LOOKED DIM AS SHE WAS THE LAST DIVER TO MAKE IT INTO THE lNALS "UT WITH A CLEAN SLATE IN THE lNALS SHE MANAGED TO NAIL ALL lVE OF HER DIVES TO NEAR PERFECTION AND CEMENT HER NAME INTO . # 3TATE RECORD BOOKS

COACH OF THE YEAR: TOM Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BRIEN Taylor Auten

Deputy Sports Editor ,OOKING AT THE STATISTICS COACH 4OM / "RIEN S TENURE AS THE FOOTBALL TEAM S HEAD COACH HAS BEEN MEDIOCRE !N OVERALL RECORD AND ONE TRIP TO A BOWL GAME IN TWO YEARS DOESN T SCREAM EXCELLENCE )N FACT AT NO POINT SINCE / "RIEN HAS TAKEN OVER AS HEAD COACH HAS THE 7OLFPACK CARRIED A WINNING RECORD "UT BEYOND THE RECORDS AND RESULTS THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE BREWING 7OLFPACK NATION IS EXPERIENCING A LEVEL OF OPTIMISM THAT HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE THE DAYS OF 0HILIP 2IVERS AFTER lNISHING THE REGULAR SEASON WITH FOUR CONSECUTIVE WINS AND THE TEAM S lRST BOWL BIRTH SINCE 4HE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT HAS BEEN / "RIEN WHO IS A LIVING BREATHING ARCHETYPE OF THE OLD SCHOOL COACHÂ&#x2C6; ALWAYS UNDERSTATED FOCUSING ON DISCIPLINED TOUGH FOOTBALL &OLLOWING A LOSS TO -ARYLAND /CT THE 7OLFPACK FOUND ITSELF AT OVERALL AND IN LAST PLACE IN THE !TLANTIC $IVISION 2ATHER THAN MAKING EXCUSES OF THE TEAM S INJURY WOES OR LETTING FRUSTRATION SET IN AFTER ANOTHER CLOSE LOSS / "RIEN S RESPONSE WAS MEASURED AND FORWARD LOOKING / "RIEN AND HIS STAFF FOUND A SPARK IN QUARTERBACK 2USSELL 7ILSON AND LINEBACKER .ATE )RVING WHO LED 3TATE TO A RECORD

Derek Medlin Managing Editor 4HE SPORTS YEAR AS A WHOLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN lLLED WITH MANY MOMENTOUS VICTORIES FOR . # 3TATE BUT THE 7OLFPACK S VICTORY OVER !## RIVAL .ORTH #AROLINA .OV PROVED JUST HOW WELL THE FOOTBALL TEAM COULD PLAY AND SERVED AS THE CULMINATING MOMENT FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON . # 3TATE CAME INTO ITS MUCH AWAITED GAME AGAINST 5.# #HAPEL (ILL AT OVERALL AND IN THE !## BUT PLAYING WELL 4HE FAVORED 4AR (EELS ENTERED THE GAME RANKED TH IN THE COUNTRY AND IN POSITION TO COMPETE FOR THE #OASTAL $IVISION TITLE )T DIDN T TAKE LONG TO lGURE OUT THAT RECORDS AND RANKINGS WOULD HAVE LITTLE TO DO WITH THE OUTCOME 4HE 7OLFPACK AND 4AR (EELS BATTLED BACK AND FORTH THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE lRST HALF BUT IN THE THIRD QUARTER . # 3TATE EXPLODED OFFENSIVELY ,ED BY lRST TEAM !LL !## QUARTERBACK 2USSELL 7ILSON AND A TURNOVER MINDED DEFENSE THE 0ACK EXPLODED FOR THIRD QUARTER POINTS TO PUT THE GAME OUT OF REACH "Y THE END OF THE GAME 3TATE HAD ROLLED UP TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS AND SCORED A SEASON HIGH POINTS 4HE DEFENSE HELD THE 4AR (EELS TO JUST YARDS AND FORCED FOUR FUMBLES AND THREE INTERCEPTIONS 4HE WIN CATAPULTED THE 7OLFPACK HEADING INTO THE lNAL GAME OF THE SEASON AGAINST -IAMI

SPECIAL MENTION : K AY YOW The Pack lost a dear friend and coach Jan. 24 in longtime womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coach Kay Yow. Yow led the Wolfpack women for 33 years and to 20 NCAA berths, one Elite Eight and one Final Four. Yow bowed out from behind the bench in December, 2008 to continue her fight with breast cancer, which spanned two decades. Yowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for N.C. State will be remembered for years to come.

Taylor Barbour

BASEBELL

Staff Writer

A year after the team was just one win away from making it to the College World Series, the baseball team digressed greatly. The Pack lost multiple key players from the Super Regional team of 2008 due to graduation or the draft, including all three weekend starters and leading hitters Marcus Jones and Ryan Pond. However the team drastically underperformed, failing to meet the expectations set before the season began. Barring a miracle in the last few weekends, the team will not make it into the ACC tournament, much less make it into

a regional tournament. The team has been hurt by inconstant pitching and lack of offensive production. Coming into the season that Pack had high expectations for the season, thinking about nothing less than a trip to Omaha, and was lead by All-Americans Jimmy Gillheeny and Dallas Poulk . However, the Pack never really managed to get things going, managing only one winning streak of three games or more the entire season. The low points in the season include being swept by ECU in two weekday games and being blown out by Liberty and George Mason at home, 17-5 and 11-4.

Tyler Everett Staff Writer

WRESTLING

BASKETBALL

A 6-10 record in the ACC, first round exit from the conference tournament, and no post season tournament play earned the Wolfpack a D â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the 2008-09 season. The only thing keeping this State team from a failing grade is its slight improvement on the previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15-16 overall record and 4-12 mark in the ACC. And the disappointment of the season was only enhanced by what could have been. When Ben McCauley, Courtney Fells and Brandon Costner came to N.C. State, they formed a recruiting class that was among the best in the nation. 2008-09 should have

been their year. But for the second straight season, Brandon Costner just did not seem like he was hungry for success on the basketball court. Courtney Fells, blessed with the physical tools and shooting stroke required at the next level, never emerged as the go-to scoring threat he could have been. State did have its moments. Point guard Javi Gonzalez came alive at the end of the season, and the team looked solid in February when it beat Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Virginia. But the Pack seemed utterly incapable of holding onto a lead in the final moments of the game, getting beat by Virginia Tech and several non conference opponents after second half meltdowns.

While a record of 4-151 would typically garner a grade closer to an â&#x20AC;&#x153;F,â&#x20AC;? this team faced as much adversity as a team could possibly go through and still produced a national champion (Caldwell), an ACC champ (redshirt senior 157 pounder Kody Hamrah), and sent four wrestlers to the NCAA championships (Caldwell, Hamrah, senior 141 pounder Joe Caramanica and sophomore 133 pounder Darius Little). The team dealt with the loss of two-time ACC champion 197 pounder Ryan Goodman, whose decision to quit wrestling and prepare for the NFL Draft left the team without a 197 pounder for nearly the entire season. Nine

Jonathan Laughrun Deputy Sports Editor

GYMNASTICS

Taylor Auten Deputy Sports Editor

Entering the season, the gymnastics team was bottom heavy with talented yet inexperienced freshmen and sophomores who stepped up to the challenges and performed amazingly. Brooke Barr and Jess Panza came in as freshmen and performed outstandingly for the team and earning well-deserved spots in the starting lineup. Sophomores Brittany Vontz and Brittney Hardiman returned, stepped up and were constants in the lineup, performing meet in and meet

matches were forfeited until Joe Trotto, a sophomore cheerleader and high school wrestler with no college experience, joined the team in late January and wrestled the final six matches at 197. The predicament at 197 wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only obstacle. Nearly every starter missed significant time with injury, including Caramanica. Carmanica came back early from a knee injury and never wrestled the way he did during his junior year, during which he was ranked in the top 10 nationally and went 30-6. All that being said, the team finished 19th at the NCAA National Championships and its efforts have already attracted one of the top recruiting classes in the nation for 2009.

out. Junior Taylor Seaman balled out and was on the podium several times a meet. Seaman went all the way to the National Championships in Lincoln, Neb. Under the leadership of coach Mark Stevenson and assistants Todd Henry and Karen Pleasants, the Pack beat UNC three times and won the EAGL championships. With the returning talent, there is no reason to think that the team wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat as EAGL champion and perform better and better next season. This team has the talent to go to the NCAA Championships in the next couple of years.