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A group of people built a snowman more than nine feet tall on the sidewalk facing Hillsborough Street by the Bell Tower Tuesday evening. It had plastic trays for eyes and ash trays for buttons.

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Palmer Fox, a freshman in engineering, puts a mustache on a snowman he built early Tuesday morning between Turlington and Alexander halls. “I sent my sister a picture text of the snow and she told me I had to make her a snowman,” Fox said. PEGGY BOONE/TECHNICIAN FILE PHOTO

President Obama talks to a crowd of supporters at the North Carolina Fairgrounds during his campaign trail June 6, 2008.

Obama promises to ‘meet challenges’ facing nation New president makes promise to ‘meet challenges’ facing nation Derek Medlin Managing Editor LUIS ZAPATA/TECHNICIAN

Students run at each other throwing snowballs in a massive snowball fight during the first snowfall of the new year. No one truly organized the battle, but people showed up and snow was thrown. The lower side won after pushing the other side up and over the hill.

STUDENTS CELEBRATE CANCELLED CLASSES WITH OUTDOOR PLAY Class cancellation leaves students to enjoy snow James Cox Staff Writer

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Jay Dawkins, student body president, charges shirtless across the snow-covered Court of North Carolina during a snowball fight Tuesday afternoon.

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Ashley Perry, a junior in zoology, throws a snowball at Meaghan McGrath, a freshman in mechanical engineering, on Lee Field Tuesday morning.

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University officials canceled classes for the entire day Tuesday morning due to the snow, leaving students to find ways to enjoy the day off. Provost Larry Nielsen said there are a couple of factors that led to the cancellation of classes Tuesday and that a decision on Wednesday’s classes would be JONATHAN STEPHENS/TECHNICIAN made in the evening. John Larkins, freshmen “We try to take into account in history, shoots a threethe conditions and the physical manned slingshot downhill plant people tell us how quick- at the Court of North Carolina ly they can get the campus in snowball fight. shape,” he said. Nielsen also said local schools’ decisions’ impacted N.C. State’s. “Not everybody has a sled, “We also pay attention to what but everybody has a fist and the public school systems do most people can make a because if our faculty and staff snowball,” he said. can’t get here because their chilHowever, Barnwell warned dren’s day is messed up, then it students to be careful. messes us up as well,” he said. “We understand that stuThe snow day passed without dents like to have fun, and ask much in the for caution way of crime, a nd t hat Capt. Jon they keep Barnwell of TECHNICIANONLINE.COM in mind Campus Pot hat inSee more pictures from Tuesday’s snow on lice, said. juries do www.technicianonline.com. “ We h a d happen,” sure to send your snow day photos to o n e i s s u e Be he said. photo@technicianonline.com. that resulted The in disorderly weather conduct, another with students conditions prevented some on unauthorized property on workers from getting to their Centennial and one traffic ac- jobs. cident,” Barnwell said. Crayton Garrell, the direcJay Dawkins, student body tor of food service at Fountain president, said the snowfall was Dining Hall, said every ema once in a college experience ployee showed up for breakevent. fast, but some people weren’t Dawkins helped spread the able to make it in for lunch word about a massive snowball and dinner. fight on the Court of North Car“In those cases, RAs from olina with more than 300 student participants. SNOW DAY continued page 3

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When Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the president of the United States Tuesday afternoon, he became the first African American president to be elected to the office and proved to many that the work of leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., who was honored one day earlier, was not in vein. The symbolism and connection between the two days, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inaugural Tuesday, simply could not be ignored during the inau-

gural process. Obama did not ignore it, and neither did much of America. Estimated crowds of more than one million people from across the country packed Washington, D.C. to watch the 44th president take his oath. Those in Raleigh who could nvvv ot make the trip to the capital watched the inauguration wherever they could. Citizens watched the inauguration in dorm rooms and apartments, in coffee shops and in restaurants, in Witherspoon Cinema and even live on the Internet. The 44th inauguration ceremony truly transformed into a national event that drew everyone in, regardless of race, gender or political point of view. CEREMONY continued page 3

Task force pushes for mandatory diversity class Campus Culture Task Force makes initial recommendations to chancellor Samuel T.O. Branch Deputy News Editor

The Campus Culture Task Force has completed its initial recommendations and has handed the proposal over to Chancellor James Oblinger. The recommendations, if Oblinger puts all of them into action, will affect students in several aspects, including requiring mandatory diversity classes. “We are looking at … making a diversity class under the general education department,” Matt Woodward, who works with the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Center and is a member of the task force, said. “[We recommended] some sort of mandatory class.” Woodward, a freshman in microbiology, said while the task force proposed the class to be mandatory, the group did not recommend exactly how to implement the class. “We are just going to propose

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the class,” he said. “The chancellor should create another committee or board to decide how to implement it.” The task force did lay out some perimeters for class’ structure, however. According to Woodward, the class will be very interactive if implemented. “It’s not so much a formal class, but a discussion board,” he said. “We don’t want it to teach a specific thing. It [will allow] for another form of expression.” Woodward went on to say the class will attempt to teach students how to hear each others views and treat people properly. “People come here and graduate with book smarts, but sometimes they don’t know how to interact with people [in that way],” Woodward said. But Brandon Andrews, a junior in criminology, said there is a negative side to a mandatory class. “I can see the positive and the negative, the positive being you will be introduced to different cultures, or certain aspects of them. But negatively, you’re not really giving [those taken DIVERSITY continued page 3

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aji Hewavita, a sophomore with an undeclared major, flies through the air after sliding down the hill in the Court of North Carolina. Students used the Court of North Carolina as a way for snow ball fights, sled riding, and making snow angles. “Snow is the essence of water. We are just trying to have a good time,� Raji said.

Mostly cloudy with temperatures with 76 percent humidity. SOURCE: WWW.WEATHER.COM, WWW.INTELLICAST.COM

QUOTE OF THE DAY “Not everybody has a sled, but everybody has a fist, and most people can make a snowball.� Jay Dawkins, student body president about the 300-student snowball fight

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Conference to focus on research

CALS will host a conference all day Thursday to talk about the importance of research in the context of global sustainability. Scheduled to take place in the McKimmon Center, the

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conference will feature several keynote speakers, a panel discussion and an innovation fair to show examples of research. Patrick Moore, the founder of Greenpeace, and Pascal Housset, the CEO of Bayer will speak. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Fore more information or to register visit www.ncalsrfconference.com or call 919-515-9260.

Following three weeks of bloody fighting between Israel and Gaza, the United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon visited Gaza to assess the damage after the two sides agreed to a cease-fire during the weekend. Ban urged both sides to come to a long-term agreement and said Israel used excessive force against the much weaker Gaza. He also expressed concern about the split between Palestinians politically. During the three weeks of fighting, more than 1,300 Palestinians lost their lives. Israel has said it lost 13 citizens, including 10 soldiers. U.N. chief Ban said on Tuesday that Gaza would receive shortterm and long-term aid to help in the rebuilding effort.

After two weeks of a halt in Russian natural gas being pumped into Europe, Gazprom, an energy company in Russia, resumed the flow on Tuesday. A dispute between Russia and Ukraine over domestic gas shipments was the cause of the shipping cutoff Jan. 7. The European Union grew increasingly aggravated as the crisis dragged on in the early part of the year. The two sides agreed to a 10-day deal which allowed the flow of natural gas to resume. Both Yulia Tymoshenko, the Ukrainian prime minister, and Russian president Vladimir Putin agreed to work toward a long-term solution.

Construction to restrict lanes on Centennial

tion, on Varsity Drive, will restrict traffic to one lane. The second phase will impact Main Campus Drive in front of the Red Hat building. There will be traffic assistance and signage to assist drivers.

Construction crews began work Monday at the intersection of Varsity Drive and Main Campus Drive to upgrade storm drains. The construction which will last through mid-February, is in anticipation of future buildings. The first phase of the construc-

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Passengers in crash receive $5,000

Six prisoners released from Guantanamo

Every passenger involved in the plane crash in New York City last week has received a $5,000 check from U.S. Airways. Passengers also received reimbursements for the cost of their tickets. The flight, which left LaGuardia Airport en route to Charlotte, lost power in both engines right after takeoff. The pilot was able to perform an emergency landing on the Hudson River by gliding along the river. All 155 passengers aboard the plane survived. U.S. Airways officials said it could be months before any of the passengers receive belongings recovered from the plane.

The Department of Defense announced the release of six prisoners from the U.S. military’s detention center at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. Four of the released prisoners flew to Iraq, one traveled to Algeria and the last went to Afghanistan. The releases come with the recent announcements that the United States is planning to release many detainees in a project to eventually close the facility. There have been as many as 60 detainees that the U.S. will release. At one time Guantanamo Bay held more than 700 people. It currently holds 244 detainees. Members of Barack Obama’s transition team have said that the new president will deal with Guantanamo Bay quickly once he gets in office.

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Obama takes office after historic ceremony INAUGURATION FESTIVITIES RUN SMOOTHLY, SPEECH INSPIRES

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fter Obama took his oath and officially became the leader of the nation, he spoke to the crowd assembled on the National Mall and told them about how he planned to move America forward in meeting the challenges facing the country. He spoke of the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He talked about national security and told the crowd about how important fixing America’s economy would be during his presidency. Obama admitted to all present that the challenges he faces as he enters his term are ‘many.’ But he assured the crowd that the challenges ‘will be met.’ IN THE SPEECH Obama had much to say during his inauguration address, noting many of the challenges he and his administration will face in the months and years to come. Here are some excerpts from his speech from the capital. “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met.� “In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.� “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.� “The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will

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the class] a chance – you’re just throwing it in your face,� he said. Andrews went on to say part of the college experience is learning how to act around different people groups, but when a mandatory class is set up, it creates resentment and takes away a student’s initiative. “That can cause a lot of problems. I don’t feel that way myself, but I could see a lot of people feeling that way,� he said. In addition, the class is not the only change the task force proposed. The committee also recommended adjustments to the current Free Expression Tunnel system, according to Student Body President and task force member Jay Dawkins. Dawkins said he realizes that no matter the final decisions, true prevention is unattainable. “We can never really intend to stop certain things, we just educate the community on how the community can respond,� he said. In the changes that were proposed, the committee did its best to limit wrongful activity while still promoting free speech, according to Dawkins. But Dawkins said all of the efforts, the Free Expression Tunnel, mandatory classes and other endeavors, are aimed at changing the culture of the student body to help in the fight against intolerance. “We need to change the hearts and minds of the students,� he said.

act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology’s wonders to raise health care’s quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. All this we will do.� “Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — honesty and hard work, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old.� “This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.�

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President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

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While Tuesday was a day for many to celebrate the inauguration of President Obama into office and the ushering in of a new era in Washington, for many it was also a day to remember the administration of George W. Bush, who served as president for the last time Tuesday. Following the inauguration, Bush returned to the White House for the last time before leaving in the early afternoon to return to Midland, Texas, the hometown of both George and his wife Laura. President Obama and his wife Michele walked the former president and first lady to a helicopter at the White House which took them to Andrews Air Force base, where they boarded their plane to Texas. A crowd of supporters met him at the airport in Midland.

The inauguration of President Obama on Tuesday not only changed who was in the White House, but it also changed who controls the Internet presence of the White House. Following ceremonies early Tuesday afternoon, www.whitehouse. gov looked completely different. The new administration updated the site tremendously, following through on promises of an increased web presence during his campaign. The new site, which is more interactive than the one from the George W. Bush administration, includes a photo gallery, e-mail updates, a blog, video galleries and space for proclamations, nominations and appointments.

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KENNEDY COLLAPSES DURING BRUNCH Celebration throughout much of Tuesday’s inauguration ceremonies came to a halt during a lunch for President Obama when Sen. Ted Kennedy suffered a seizure and had to be taken to a hospital in Washington. Kennedy, who was first elected to the Senate in 1962, was diagnosed with a brain tumor last May after suffering a seizure and had surgery in June to remove the tumor. Tuesday afternoon doctors announced that Kennedy was awake and alert at the hospital and was recovering well.

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Bragaw, Lee and Sullivan volunteered to fill the needed positions,â€? he said. David Earley, a junior in world literature, was one of the resident advisers who helped at Fountain Tuesday. “I worked behind the taco Polly Watson, bar filling toppings,â€? he said. MD Earley said the RAs were Anne Sollecito, “buddiedâ€? up with Fountain FNP employees. Pat Pressley, Garrell said the food service FNP! MATT MOORE/TECHNICIAN was up about 250 people per ! Cory Hefner, junior in engineering, pushes Daniel Farrell, a sopho! ! meal period. ! He said Fountain served more in engineering, through a hail of snowballs during a snowball Appointments online or call 919­515­7762 fight on the Court of North Carolina Tuesday. Farrell said he and about 900 students for break- Hefner stole the cart from the other team. “It draws a lot of fire, we’re fast, 1,400 for lunch and ex- making them waste a lot of snowballs,â€? Farrell said. www.ncsu.edu/student_health/womenshealth pected over 2,000 for dinner. “Everyone is missing the had a snowball fight before he trays, so they can go sledding watched the presidential inauon them,â€? Garrell said. guration. Students found various “I slept after the inauguration,â€? ways to oche said. cupy t hei r Kendal Hudtime in the son, a freshman snow. in engineering, Jason Cooparticipated per, an undein the snow- '$% * ! # + $ '% ' " $& % ! cided freshball fight in the # ! ! #& "!% "$ (" ) & "!% man, did Court of North David Earley, RA who more things worked in Fountain during the Carolina before Thomas Sayre: New Work '! * ! & # + & ( $& &$ in the morndoing home- and Norm Schulman: A Life in Clay snow storm Music @ NC State presents: ing than afwork. ternoon, he said. As of 9 p.m. Tuesday night, the ! & $!""! " !" $ "% In the morning, Cooper University’s Adverse Weather Dr. Phyllis Vogel (piano), FabiĂĄn LĂłpez (violin), said he took pictures in the Advisory team announced that and Leonid Zipler (cello) perform selections by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Villa-Lobos, and the snow, walked to Pullen Park, classes before 10 a.m. Wednesday famous Argentine tango composer Ă stor Piazzolla ate breakfast at Clark, then are cancelled.

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University’s response time should be faster THE ISSUE:

The University could have done more to announce Tuesday’s class cancellation.

OUR OPINION:

The University should have used all the resources that it has at hand.

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The University should use the Wolf Alert text messaging system to alert students and faculty the next time classes are canceled due to severe weather as officials did once last semester.

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uesday could not have been a better day to not attend school. Students and University employees got to stay home and watch President Barack Obama give his Inaugural address. Afterwards, they could go out and frolic in the half-foot of snow Mother Nature powdered onto the Carolinas last night. So what could have made it better? Maybe if snowed hot chocolate and marshmallows as well. Or maybe if what fell from the sky was already-made snow cream. Or maybe something more realistic, like if the University had announced Tuesday’s school cancelation sooner and made a bigger effort to get the word out.

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.

It was a wise decision on behalf of the officials to cancel school, considering the slew of wrecks and other vehicular incidents around the Triangle. Administrators did the right thing and definitely had people’s safety in mind while making the decision, unlike Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill, which did not cancel classes or have delays Tuesday. But the University announced the cancellation at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday The University should have used the Wolf Alert text messaging system to tell its students that class was canceled because of the late timing of the announcement.

Though Wolf Alert may be used only reserved for emergencies, the University should have used it because of the delay. If they are not going to use the Wolf Alert system in dire times like these when people’s lives are at risk on slippery roads, then what will it take for the University to use it? Luckily for students who are bored and starving near and around campus, several businesses on Hillsborough Street stayed open Tuesday and will be open today. Mike Ritchey, owner of Global Village Organic Coffee, stayed up Tuesday night to prepare for

an early day today. Jimmie John’s will also be open for business today. Show these local businesses your patronage by visiting them. After all, they stayed open and braved the dangerous outdoor conditions to serve you. The economy is in a tough spot, and the businesses that try their best to serve you deserve your support. We understand that when the University closes, students and professors aren’t the only ones who are affected. We just hope that the University increases its response time next time there is inclement weather and use the resources that is has to get the word out.

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ave you noticed that every morning on the Wolfline there are more women standing than men? It is shameful to witness lazy males sit comfortably as their female counterparts struggle to keep their balance as the bus makes its sharp turns Antoinette and sudden Russell stops around Staff Columnist campus. As state revenue decreases along with the economic state of the country, people are making the decision to switch to public transportation. According to The Washington Post, Americans took 2.6 billion trips on all modes of public transportation, including subways and buses. Un le s s t he economy improve s overnight this situation will not change as The Washington post also reported that the auto industry had its lowest sales in 16 years in 2008. Pe o p l e a r e not buying cars, and with more people riding the bus the need for respectful, polite men who are willing to give up their seat to women is necessary. I am tired of standing up every morning on my way to class while trying to hold onto a rail, listen to my iPod, send text messages and hold my books. Someone else should be holding my books for me and that same someone (seeing as how there are currently so many men sitting down that one could choose

from) should give his seat to me. I am beginning to wonder if the term independent woman has been taken to another level that Destiny’s Child never intended for it to reach. While there is no longer a need for men to pay our bills and shower us with money as the gold digging era has reached a decline with the economy, chivalry is still something women expect to receive from men. It would be wrong to say that chivalry is dead, because there is the occasional sightings of men giving up their seats to women, holding open doors or carrying their books to class. It’s permissible to say that chivalry is on life support with the majority of men begging the doctor to pull the plug. I am not tryi ng to ba sh men, but I am tired of seeing women suffer day to day under pressure to continue their day w it h no relief coming toward them from men who can make their day more bearable with a simple question: “Would you like to take my seat?� I do not know what the cause of this shift away from courteous, respectful behavior has been, but I do know that the solution is an easy one. Hopefully, bus riding will soon change to the point that every male will stand to reserve seats for women, but until then, we must continue to hope for the change that Wolfline riders are capable of.

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Do you think the University informed you early enough, and did officials inform you adequately enough about the cancellation of classes? BY LYNDA BUCK

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Our president is an inspiration President Barack Obama’s inauguration signifies hope. In a time of war and economic crisis, many Americans have pinned their dreams to this word. Though I am hopeful for the future that he will lead us in to, some things inevitably worry me. As he stepped onto the stage the night of Nov. 4, thunderous applause was coupled with tears from an audience that felt that hope had finally won. And yet, his expression was a somber one, one that did not show a weight being lifted but rather a weight being placed on his shoulders. In such a joyous moment in our country’s history, he celebrated somewhat solemnly, as you knew what this meant — not only have Americans pinned their dreams on hope, but they have pinned their hope on him. For whatever happens in these next four years, he will receive some of the credit and most of the blame. Obama, like I, will continue to fight racism to prove that the color of your skin does not determine the quality of your work. This inauguration inspired people of all colors and creeds to achieve their greatest potential. But inevitably, many of these people will link their success to his. If your work is well received, they will continue to hope for change in their own lives, but if any small part of your presidency fails, much of that hope will be shattered. Millions of people, including myself, are counting on him to prove that the minority can live, prosper and even lead alongside the majority. To me, his inauguration is about more than just hope – it is a determining factor in how different races will view themselves and others, and how the world will come to view America. In some small way, this inauguration will determine how I view myself. I pray for his success. I depend on it. Sonya V. Patel senior, biomedical engineering

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’Genocide’ and ‘apartheid’ are justifiable terms I’ve spent the last few days reading the replies in the Technician about the situation in Gaza, and I’ve felt every emotion from anger to frustration to sorrow. Anger and frustration at those who continually and conveniently neglect the fact that it was Israel and not Hamas who broke the ceasefire, as reported by reputable media outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. If truth be told, The New York Times reported as far back as Nov. 12, courtesy of Jerusalem-based NY Times reporter Isabel Kershner, that Israel attacked Gaza on Nov. 4. Anger and frustration at those who believe “genocideâ€? is not an accurate term to describe the atrocities of Gaza. Genocide, the term used by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon himself to depict the situation in Gaza‌ the dire situation in Gaza, in which the President of the UN General Assembly Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann asserts that, “Israel is violating international humanitarian law,â€? and which the Vatican’s Minister of Justice and Peace Cardinal Renato Martino has described as a “concentration camp.â€? Anger and frustration at those who claim that “apartheidâ€? doesn’t apply. Don’t claim separation of states when those states are not EQUAL. That glaring blemish is why it is considered apartheid. When the separation of Palestinians and their conditions is equal to the lap of luxury the Israelis live in, then the term “apartheidâ€? would no longer apply. Anger and frustration at those who claim no side, who claim to be Switzerland, yet drip of pro-Israeli sentiment, at those who continually bring in religion when this is an issue of humanity, and at those who believe standing up for the innocent of Gaza is somehow espousing a hatred of Israel and of anti-Semitism. Anger and frustration at those who claim the Americans of the Revolution fought “to defend the ideals of the American people,â€? the ideals of life, of liberty and of the pursuit of happiness — the ideals of freedom, justice and equality, the same ideals Palestinians are fighting for. But is it because they are Palestinian, suddenly, they become different? But mainly, I feel sorrow. Sorrow at Sports Editor

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the hands of those who continue to justify the deaths of more than 1,000 Palestinians, half of who are noncombatant women and children. Sorrow at the fact that these people deem Palestinian life to be worthless. Sorrow that every single one of these replies fails to respect human life simply because that life is Palestinian. As a good friend of mine, who happens to be a non-Palestinian, non-Arab and non-Muslim said, “Israel is burning down a forest and everything in it because they got stung by some bees.� Julie Abdelrahman junior, textile and apparel management

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Shut down Nearly 200 businesses, schools, governmental offices and organizations closed or delayed their openings Tuesday due to snow and bad road conditions, according to closings listed on WRAL.com. Area universities and schools were among those that closed, while many governmental bodies instituted delays. Some closings and delays for Wednesday had already been posted late Tuesday afternoon.

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The bear is back Stocks fell to two-month lows Tuesday, despite widespread optimism on the political front due to President Barack Obama’s inauguration. The Dow lost 4 percent, the S&P lost 5.3 percent and the NASDAQ lost 5.8 percent. In his inaugural address, Obama said, “The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift. and we will act, not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth.” SOURCE: CNN.COM

Lighting a profit Durham-based company Cree, which produces light emitting diodes, posted a profit os 12 cents per share in the fourth quarter. Cree’s profits of $10.7 million bested financial predictions by more than 30 percent. The company’s most recent LED lighting deal was with the Department of Defense. More than 4000 of the LEDs will be installed in the pentagon. Shares closed at $16.49, down about 8 percent. SOURCE: WRAL.COM

Makeup Giveaway In response to a lawsuit claiming they fixed prices, several cosmetic companies have agreed to give away $175 million in products. Customers must sign a form saying that they purchased products from Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, M.A.C., Origins, Prescriptives or Tommy Hilfiger between May 29, 1994, and July 16, 2003,in order to receive free merchansise. Customers can pick up the makeup at Dillards, Macy’s, Saks and Nordstrom. SOURCE: NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Obamamania Even before the multi-billion dollar stimulus package hits Main Street, some vendors are getting an economic reprieve from Obama souvenir sales. Riders are snatching up Washington Metropolitan Area Transit fare cards with Obama’s picture, for twice the usual price in some cases. Those with a sweet tooth can buy a six-pack of Obama cookies for $4.99. The usual T-shirts and tote bags are a part of the craze as well, but one business executive said his company profited off of the non-souvenier side of the Obamamania -- his company, Don’s Johns Inc. supplied 5,000 toilets for Tuesday’s inauguration. “This is the largest portable-restroom event in the history of the United States,” he said. SOURCE: WSJ.COM

INAUGURATION DAY NUMBERS $170 million - approximate cost of inauguration festivities $45 million - amount of that which went toward parties $1,500 - cost of Michelle Obama’s dress inauguration day dress $250,000 - amount Malia Obama’s personal pictures of her family would fetch $150 - cost of a ticket to seven of the 10 official inaugural balls $6 - cost of a beer at official inaugural parties $9 - cost of a cocktail $12 - cost of a glass of champagne SOURCE: ABCNEWS.COM, EONLINE.COM, ABOUT.COM

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Industry has bright future, despite economy

2016, this market will continue to grow,” Fulgham said. “It’s really cool,” junior in biochemistry Jimmy Huang said. Eleanor Spicer “I can tell from watching comStaff Writer mercials on TV that most of the world, if not our own country, is In these uncertain finan- going green.” cial times, one industry is Fulghum said there is no longer shining: solar energy. Wade a choice of whether to be green. Fulghum, program manager “We can’t ignore the science for economic development at behind climate change. People the Solar Center said the solar are realizing that we are growmarket “is booming.” ing and consuming resources at According to Fulghum, a rate that is unsustainable usinstalled solar capacity has ing fuels sources that pollute and grown 849 percent from 2000 will eventually run out,” he said. to 2007. Time is a hot commodity for “Investors are bullish on Fulghum, who stays busy these every sector of solar, because days to keep up with the growthere are many areas where ing market demand. He said he innovation and cost reduc- seeks to bring private investment tion can be realized,” he said. and jobs to North Carolina that “In fact, JP Morgan recently specialize in sustainable energy reported that the U.S. solar and clean technologies. market will surpass GermaPart of bringing solar businy by 2011, ness to the state becoming is making prethe largest sentations and solar market forming partglobally.” nerships. Many in“Last week, dustries have Dr. Alex Hobbs fallen upon and I made a hard times presentation in the last to a European few months, company interbut solar has ested in explornot. Fu ling landfill and ghum said a other methane mixture of capture projects Wade Fulghum, program recent legisin the state,” manager for economic lation, envihe said. “This development at the Solar ronmental week, Tommy concerns Cleveland and and the lure of earning a I helped a local start-up solar profit while doing something company who imports Chinese good for the world has inves- thin-film panels partner with tors interested. a North Carolina greenhouse “Clean technology secured manufacturer.” $8.4 billion in venture capital In the coming weeks, Fulgham in 2008 despite the recession plans to work with a Japanese and credit crisis, and solar led company to form some in-state the way. With the federal tax partnerships. Although it works credits recently renewed until on a global scale, Fulghum said

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I graduated with a Masters of Physiology in May 2008 and am currently in the middle of my “glide year.” I start dental school at the University of Michigan in August. T he best advice I can g ive preprofessional Ryan students is Macmahan GET YOUR Contributing APPLICAColumnist TION IN AS S O ON A S POSSIBlE. Specifically, ask Dr. Anita Flick, health professions advising director and teaching assistant professor, for the acceptance statistics for students who get their materials submitted early in the cycle compared to those who submit them later. She is an invaluable resource t hat students are incredibly lucky to have. I cannot commend her enough for the outstanding job she is doing with the prehealth professions program. If you are not i nterested i n professional or g raduate school, I highly recommend an internship with a company while you are still in school. Before I was accepted, I interviewed for eleven different jobs but did not get hired for any of them. Coming straight out of college puts you at a severe disadvantage when the job market is saturated with job seekers that have recently been laid off. They have your level of education plus two to three years experience as full-time employees. The odds are not in your favor. Finally, I would stress the importance of reading Thomas Stanley’s book, The Millionaire Next Door. He has a PhD and has researched self-made millionaires for the past 30 years. For many students, a financial aid refund check is a new thing. Someone handing you $2,000 to $8,000 in January and telling

“Before I was accepted, I interviewed for eleven different jobs but did not get hired for any of them. Coming straight out of college puts you at a severe disadvantage. ”

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you that it should hold you over until August is a new experience for most college students. I have been in college seven years and have completed two degrees, yet have never learned anything about money management or capital preservation. Stanley presents his findings in a style that is very familiar to college students, since he is a college professor himself. The information is incredibly practical. I began reading numerous personal finance books out of necessity after being rejected for numerous jobs and being completely broke. The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind are by far the best that I have read. Stanley is not a stereotypical millionaireturned-writer proclaiming, “Use my system — this is how I made millions, and so can you.” He is a well-educated individual that collects data, analyzes trends using statistics and presents his findings in the way that any other researcher would do. T he t a keaway message of his book is that regardless of your vocation, people who are good with their money l ive below their means. A neurosurgeon making $2 million a year is going to be in trouble if he spends $3 million annually. The book talks about the intelligent way to buy cars, houses, engagement rings and many other practical things that we are never taught in school. I loved “Monopoly” as a child — you buy real estate and generate income from your investments. The problem was nobody ever told me where all the money (capital) you begin the game with comes from.

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Brittani Chirichella, a sophomore in textiles, and Samantha Pollitt, a sophomore in business, walk together to Bruegger’s Bagels for an early dinner Tuesday afternoon. With the University shut down because of the snow Tuesday morning. With classes canceled Chirichella and Pollitt took the opportunity to sleep-in. “We slept through the inauguration,� Chirichella said. “We’ll take what sleep we can get,� said Pollitt. Bruegger’s closed early and Chirichella and Pollitt had to look for an open store.

Snow day, but not slow day Local businesses fight the weather, road conditions Taylor McCune Features Editor

Inclement weather usually puts a dent in business — if customers can’t get out, products can’t be sold. And several businesses that closed their doors on Hillsborough Street today experienced that, but those who stayed open stayed busy. Mike Ritchey, owner of Global Village, said Tuesday was a fun day, with groups of people stopping by for coffee, wet from snowball fights. “People have been very relaxed,� he said, “This is my idea of fun — if it weren’t, I wouldn’t have opened this place.� Just next door at Mitch’s Tavern, people crowded into tables to get a drink and watch the inauguration coverage. Mitch’s planned to stay open as long as possible, even though they were short-staffed. Back at Global Village, Ritchey said the Tuesday morning crowd was slow, but after Barack Obama’s inauguration address, his store filled up with custom-

ers. At 3 p.m., three hours before Ritchey planned to close the store early due to the weather, tables were still filled. Jimmy John’s was also open as normal, and started sending out drivers for deliveries at 11 a.m., when snow was still coming down in sheets. “We are based out of Illinois. They get a lot of snow there and still operate. They expect us to do the same,� Manager Zac Chambers said. Business was slow though, according to Chambers, but he said he would arrive at the store at 7 a.m. today to open as normal. Students who needed a hot meal Tuesday were in luck. Pizza places were open as usual, and Gumby’s, at least, was delivering in droves. The restaurant was so busy Tuesday evening, that General Manager Rick McConnel tried to refuse an interview with the Technician. “We’re extremely busy today,� he said. “Except for 45 minutes when the phone didn’t ring, we’ve been sending out orders all day.� McConnel said the store usually takes in between $200 and

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Michael Ritchey, owner of Global Village, cleans the floors of his restaraunt after closing at 6pm on Tuesday. Ritchey was going to stay at the restaraunt overnight, but said his nephew offered him a room at his apartment for the night. Ritchey said Global Village will open at 7a.m. Wednesday.

$400 on a regular Tuesday, but by 4:30 p.m. it had done $1,400 in sales. Good sales figures don’t matter to McConnel more than safety, however. He said Gumby’s would close if the roads became too icy.

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“As January goes, so does the year,� is how the old saying tells it. According to myth, and some statistical truth, the stock market’s f luctuations in January foretell the way the year will end. According to MarketWatch, Only five major errors have been recorded, giving the January Ba-

Science & Tech Editor Alison Harman contributed to this story.

Frazier’s restaurant canceled dinner service entirely because of Tuesday’s snowfall. Porter’s Tavern remained open.

January Barometer tells a sad tale rometer, also called the January Indicator, a 91.4 percent accuracy ratio. 2008 was one of those years where the barometer was, unfortunately, dead on. The Standard and Poor 500, which is how the barometer is measured, was down. And 2008 ended in recession, bankruptcy, bailouts and job losses.

to get some work done. Just as usual, Global Village fit the bill. Wells said Global Village was “cozy� and Tuesday was a good day to hang out in a coffee shop. “It would have to be extreme weather for us not to come,� she

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Bruegger’s Bagels closed a few hours earlier Tuesday in an attempt to keep employees off of possibly icy roads.

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Several restaurants around campus were as prepared as ever to give customers just what they wanted, even in weather conditions all but foreign to Raleigh. Katelyn Wells, alumna in design, just wanted a warm place

said. Ritchey is so dedicated to customers like Wells that he said he would sleep in his shop overnight in order to open on time today. “I am probably going up to Mitch’s to have a few drinks, then I’ll come back down here and spend the night on this couch,� he said, pointing a loveseat that sits in the middle of the shop. Ritchey said he was worried that ice would prevent him from opening the shop on time. It’s not the first time Ritchey planned to sleep at Global Village — he has done it twice before in his eight years as the owner. “There are enough people around here that I would feel responsible and guilty if I didn’t open,� he said. Later in the evening, as Ritchey closed his shop, he said he was able to change his plan to sleep there in favor of something more comfortable. His nephew, who lives close-by, offered him a bed for the night.

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losing six points automatically, that’s an 11 or 12 point swing,” Caldwell said. “That’s huge.” Now that they have determined that he will not wrestle this season, the Pack is holding open tryouts for anyone willing to rience and a desire to wrestle help the team fill the void at 197. would greatly help. Caldwell seems to believe that “Any kids with high school or with coaching and hard work, college wrestling experience, there are multiple potential re- if you’re 200 pounds and you placements for Goodman in our want to wrestle, come on out, student body. [because] we’re “I know there looking for anyare plenty of body that wants athletes on the to wrestle.” campus of N.C. Caldwell State interested p oi nt e d ou t in competing numerous benat a D-1 level,” efits that GoodCaldwell said. man’s potential “I believe with replacements t he workout would experiroom we have, ence. we could defi“You’re in the wrestler Darion Caldwell nitely turn best shape of someone your life when around the 205-pound weight to you’re wrestling, so you get more a solid 197 if they’re committed.” girls,” he said. “[It’s also] a great Coach Jordan agreed, and said chance to represent your school that anyone weighing about 200 and bring positive attention pounds with wrestling expe- upon yourself.”

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through to win offensive rebounds, leaving the Crazies to voice their frustrations that their Blue Devils were down 26-22 at the half on Coach K court. The Pack had Krzyzewski shaking his head and barking orders at his team in the frustrating first half - and for good reason. “I think State’s good. They’re two points away from being 13-2 coming in here, maybe three possessions,” Krzyzewski said. “I think they have two of the best players in the league in Costner and McCauley.” Both Costner and McCauley led the Pack in scoring with 15 points each. The teams battled back and forth for shots within the paint early in the second half, but when Fells stole the ball on a Duke possession and passed to McCauley for a wide open drive, the score was 3428 State. But the six point lead proved to be the Pack’s largest, be-

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Duke fans boo junior forward Dennis Horner on the sideline before a throw-in at the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham Tuesday.

cause just when momentum for the Pack was on the upswing, the Devils took control of the game. Duke guard Gerald Henderson turned up the heat on State during the second half, making a quick two-pointer, while Costner fought fire with fire, scoring two then a long three. But Henderson was a force to be reckoned with, almost single-handedly turning the Duke game around down the stretch with easy jumpers and multiple dunks, and leading the Devil offense with 21 points. Duke took a 52-49 lead

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just after ten minutes and never looked back. State continued to fail on shots while defensively leaving Duke wide open on several plays. The Devils found a devastating scoring touch, as Henderson and McClure made back-to-back dunks on the Pack. Duke guard Jon Scheyer lit up the scoreboard with a long range three in the final minutes, and Kyle Singler sealed the deal with ten seconds remaining, hanging off the rim while the Pack watched in dismay.

The atmosphere in Cameron was, as always, intimidating. During warm-ups, the Crazies were heckling Trevor Ferguson, who apparently dons the traits PG 3PO 8FBTMFZ )BSSZ 1PUUFS T sidekick. The blue devil mascot had “Welcome FFA” taped to his head, accompanying cheers about tractors and farms. Former Blue Devil star and NBA forward J.J. Redick was in the house to support his alma mater. — LINDSEY HALL

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Warehouse employee needed to work 25-30 hours per week (mostly 1-5 pm- some AM hours available) M- Fri only. Must have your own dependable transportation and be able to lift 70 lbs.18 minutes from Campus. Please submit your available hours for work and your past work history to be considered. Email to: telvis@sheehansales. org

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Hampton honored as performer of the week 3ENIOR DIVER !USTIN (AMPTON WAS HONORED AS THE PERFORMER OF THE WEEK 4UESDAY AFTER WINNING BOTH THE METER AND METER DIVES IN LAST WEEKEND S MATCH AGAINST 'EORGIA 4ECH $URING THE MATCH (AMPTON SET THE SCHOOL RECORD IN THE METER JUMP WITH A lRST PLACE SCORE OF SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

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4ODAY WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING VS. EAST CAROLINA/CAMPBELL 5 p.m. MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING VS. EAST CAROLINA 5 p.m. 4HURSDAY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL @ MIAMI 7 p.m. &RIDAY MEN’S TENNIS VS. LOUISVILLE 1:30 p.m. GYMNASTICS @ MARYLAND 7 p.m.

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Devils dismantle State late Pack takes over the first half, but Duke dishes out down the stretch Lindsey Hall Staff Writer

From tip off in Cameron Indoor Stadium, N.C. State played well above the level of a 10-6 team. The Wolfpack held No. 2 Duke to just 29 percent shooting, and a dismal 14 percent from three. But as bad as the Devils’ game was in the first half - it was that good in the second. Duke made a complete turn-around in the final twenty minutes, shooting 77 percent and shutting down the Pack offense, and ultimately taking the game 73-56. Duke’s Gerald Henderson won the tip off, but for the opening minutes, that was all the excitement on the court. The first field goal didn’t come until three minutes into the game at the hands of Duke’s Nolan Smith. On the other end of the court, State struggled offensively, turning the ball over three times before making a basket. With the exception of a lone foul shot, State was unable to score through seven minutes of play, with Duke leading 10-3. But then the Pack started to turn the game around. Courtney Fells and Trevor Ferguson tallied shots on back to back possessions. Fells added another basket to bring the game to 14-11. Dennis Horner shut down 7’1� Duke center Brian Zoubek in the paint. This brought further signs of fight from the Pack, and after good shots from Ben McCauley and Brandon Costner, Coach Krzyzewski was forced to call a timeout. State continued to push DUKE continued page 7

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Gerald Henderson, a junior forward, drives past Johnny Thomas, a redshirt freshman forward, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The Wolfpack fell to the Blue Devils 56-73.

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Goodman’s career over, team to find replacement With senior Ryan Goodman officially done with his wrestling career, team looks to students with wrestling backgrounds to fill his 197 spot

RYAN GOODMAN AT A GLANCE... 2007-08: POUNDS !## 2UNNER UP 2006-07: POUNDS !## #HAMPION 2005-06: POUNDS !## #HAMPION SOURCE: N.C. STATE ATHLETICS

Tyler Everett Staff Writer

After a stellar career as both a wrestler and a football player for the Wolfpack, senior Ryan Goodman has decided not to wrestle this season following confirmation by coach Carter Jordan this afternoon. Though Goodman excelled as a wrestler in each of the past three seasons, he has decided to spend this one in the weight room instead of on the wrestling mat, forgoing his final wrestling season and deciding to instead work out in preparation for the NFL Draft in April. Coach Jordan described the circumstances that brought about the confirmation of a disappointing end to what has been a solid career for Goodman. “The captains and I told him yesterday through text messages and voice mail that we really needed him here today by 4 [p.m.] or ... we really

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Staying in control, Ryan Goodman, former wrestler, wins his match against the Duke opponent. N.C. State won the January 9, 2008, meet against Duke 27-10.

got to move on — that’s it, end of story,� Jordan said. “He did not show up, so I guess by him not being here today, he made his decision that he really does not want to wrestle.� Coach Jordan talked about the difficulty of parting ways with such a valuable wrestler, but he also described it as unavoidable considering the current circumstances. “We really can’t wait. We were hoping he would be back way before now. We’re in the middle of our season,� Jordan said. “No one person is bigger than the program, and it’s a shame, but what are we going to do?� The unfortunate nature of the conclusion of his wrestling ca-

reer will hopefully not taint all the success Goodman had during his wrestling career. Since arriving at State in the fall of 2005, Goodman has excelled on the wrestling mat, while also contributing to the football team’s special teams unit, playing in all 12 games in 2006 and participating in 139 snaps, 9th most on the team. The startling end to his brilliant career came as an unpleasant surprise to teammates like junior 149-pounder Darrion Caldwell, who, even in upsetting circumstances, had only good things to say about Goodman. “He is a great competitor,� Caldwell said. “I have known him since I was in high school. He’s never been one to quit, and

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he’s really tremendous for the team.� Now that Goodman’s decision is final, the wrestling team is unfortunately without a 197-pounder. Coach Jordan described the tremendously detrimental effect his absence is having on the team, especially after the departure of freshman Hank Penree, who left the team in November. “Because we’re forfeiting at ‘97, in our sport it’s hard to beat anybody if you’re going to forfeit a weight,� Jordan said. “When you’re still missing a guy out of your lineup, everybody else has got to step up.� Caldwell discussed the overwhelmingly negative impact of the absence of a wrestler of Goodman’s caliber, and the resulting forfeit. “To have an empty spot in that weight class where you’re usually getting five or more points, and now were just GOODMAN continued page 7

o one thought N.C. State would come out of Cameron a winner. No one even thought the lowly Wolfpack would smell a lead i n Du rha m aga i nst t he number two team in the nation, but a minute into t he s e c ond half, State was up by six. Ty Johnson A Crazie in Deputy Sports Editor a green shirt fidgeted in her baseline seat perhaps thinking of last year’s State-Duke game on Coach K. Court, when a nine-point halftime lead led Duke’s rabid student section to ditch it’s green “energy-aware� T-shirts for the more familiar sea of blue that Dicky V. screams about. But on this side of the closest 17-point blowout in recent memory, State fans may have some reminiscing to do as well, because this year’s edition of the Pack is made of up the exact same mix-matched pieces as last year’s team: a dominant frontcourt, no answer at the point and an uncanny ability to give away games with less than eight minutes to go. Fans with longer memories may protest, “Well at least depth isn’t a problem anymore,� alluding to Sidney Lowe’s first season when injuries had State limited at best and tired at worst in big game situations, but the Pack’s depth issues are still prevalent, just in a more complex way. Lowe reached six deep into his bench for last night’s game in Cameron, and only one player, Brandon Costner, saw 30 minutes of playtime while ten others had double digit minutes in the contest. With players fighting for minutes, players should step up, right? Tracy Smith is a testament to that, grabbing 31 points in a contest earlier this year and truly taking advantage of the playtime Lowe granted him. But the frontcourt is solid, even Duke Coach Kryzewski tabbed Ben McCauley and Costner as “two of the best players in the league� in his post-game press conference. So the competition must be so the team can find a steady hand at point guard! Great! Except when minutes are split up like hockey lines, no guard can get comfortable. Point guards are like quarterbacks - they’re the floor generals, the coaches on the court, and with a former point guard that still holds the best all-time assist-to-turnover ratio in the ACC at the helm, you’d think he’d have one ready - at least for conference play. But Lowe continues to split minutes between his three guards - Farnold Degand was in for 21, Julius Mays had 13, and Javier Gonzales stepped on the court for six. Check the stat sheet again, though. Degand had four assists to go with six turnovers, Mays was 1-2, and Javier was 1-1. In his Monday press conference, Lowe said the team is close to having three healthy point guards - which is what the team needs, according to Lowe. Didn’t he go to the ACC championship game with just one?

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