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Student Government looks to publicize forum Series of chancellor search forums will allow others to voice concerns Heidi Klumpe Correspondent
The search for the new chancellor will commence Wednesday with a series of forums that will allow student, faculty and staff to voice their opinions to the Chancellor Search Committee on what they want in their new leader. “The fundamental question is what you the want the chancellor’s focus to be,” Student Body President Jim Ceresnak said. “We want to know how people feel from the gut, from the heart, and what people want to see in a new chancellor.” Ceresnak said different directions for the focus of the new chancellor’s term include more sustainable initiatives within the University, more concentration on academics and research, deeper support for athletic programs or more student focus. Details on the event and the progress of the chancellor search are posted on the University’s Web site. Student Government is distributing fliers to encourage students to attend. SG also advertised the event around campus in addition to posting an event on
Facebook; however, many students remain unaware. Annika Vest, a freshman in women’s and gender studies, said she had not heard any news of the upcoming forum. She doubted she would attend because she did not fully understand the issue. “I don’t know what would make a good chancellor,” Vest said. Other students were equally uncertain about their ability to attend in the midst of their busy schedules. “I probably won’t go because I work so much,” said freshman Alexa Sawyer. Zach Kezios, a senior in zoology, also said he would be too busy to attend. “I’m in biochemistry! I don’t have time to go.” Kezios added, “I have no idea what I’d say. I’ve only got two years left. If our chancellor’s not what I’m looking for, I can put up with him.” Students realize the search committee is making efforts to listen to them. “It’s important to let students feel like they’re important and put in their say,” said Sawyer. However, the lack of publicity concerns some. “I’m a student, and I was never noti-
fied,” said Kezios. “How much do they care?” In the same way, students feel ignorant of the actual duties of a chancellor and how his role will affect them, leaving many unsure of what they could offer the search committee. “What does he do for me?” said Vest. The search committee wants students to know how greatly involved the chancellor is. “The chancellor has such an incredibly wide scope of duties,” said Ceresnak. “Everything from managing day-to-day operations of the University, student affairs and classroom environment, to fundraising, to being the face of the University, to being sure we get as much support financially as possible, to being a visionary leader. It’s an incredibly intense responsibility.” Student Senate President Kelli Rogers knows how a chancellor’s focus has the power to make or break certain issues. “If the chancellor isn’t advocating a new Talley Student Center, it wouldn’t happen,” she said. Another concern on students’ minds is the forum’s usefulness. While the
Chancellor Search Open Forums: The Chancellor Search Committee will hold several forums Wednesday and Thursday. The committee intends to hear from students, staff and faculty about what they’d like to see in a new university leader. Wednesday Open forum for staff 12:30 to 2 p.m., Stewart Theatre Open forum for faculty 2 to 3:30 p.m., Stewart Theatre
General open forum for alumni, local elected officials and local residents 6 to 7:30 p.m., McKimmon Center Thursday The Chancellor Search Committee will hold an Open Forum for Deans and Elected Officials Thursday morning, as well as a private meeting with committee members. These events are not open to the public. Contact PJ Teal, secretary of the University and assistant to the chancellor, for more information at pj_teal@ncsu.edu
Open forum for students 3:30 to 5 p.m., Stewart Theatre
committee is making efforts to hear from all groups, there are doubts about what the committee will do with this information. “I think [forums] are important,” Vest said, “but I don’t know how effective they are. I don’t know if they’re as effective as they mean.” As only one of two students on the search committee, and the only un-
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dergraduate, Ceresnak emphasizes the importance of additional student voices. “The committee is so open and ready to get to work on this. Bring your voice, and bring your concerns, because they will be heard,” he said.
Friday Fest ends on a high note without Wicks singer doesn’t show for concert due to flu, promises to ‘make it up’ to students Amber Kenney Deputy News Editor
As part of Wolfpack Welcome Week, the Union Activities Board joined forces with multiple on and off campus organizations to create a Friday Fest filled with free food and entertainment. Matthew Holt, a senior in landscape architecture, has been to three previous Friday Fest concerts, and was most excited about this year’s event because of the music act, he said. Josh Gracin, along with Marcel and Johnny Orr & the South Station Band, provided students with a well-received show, but the missing element was Chuck Wicks. After informing the UAB he was sick with the flu, Wicks was a no-show. Wicks, who later posted on his Twitter “say ‘when’ and I’ll come back,” disappointed many students. “I was disappointed [Chuck Wicks] cancelled,” Adam Rodgers, a sophomore in First Year College, said. “I was looking forward to hearing his music.” Even without the appearance of Chuck Wicks, many students felt the concert was a success. “I’m not a huge fan of country music, but the show was very entertaining,” Jordan Ferguson, a sophomore in biology, said. “[Josh Gracin] put on a fun, interactive show.” Ferguson said she returned to FriMatt Moore/Technician day Fest this year because the previous year was a hit, but this year proved to Chris Horne, a junior in electrical engineering, falls off the mechanical bull at Friday Fest on Lee Field after doubling his time from last year. Horne said he improved his riding skills with a mechanical bull at his friend’s birthday party, “I got a little bit of practice over the summer.” be better. “The Seventeen Magazine give“The food is free and the music is around campus. aways was a good addition this year,” “Giving out information on projshe said. “I know all the girls enjoyed awesome; I have nothing bad to say,” ects going on around the University Rodgers said. that.” The event was also a way for stu- helps to unite the students toward a The addition of outside groups, such as the Seventeen Magazine U booth, dents to learn about big campaigns common goal. It gets new and returnon campus. As ing students excited about the year to was a feature that students walked come,” Ferguson said. students seemed Friday Fest is a great time to spend through the gate, to enjoy, Ferguthey were handed time with friends and enjoy some son said. a Rally4Tally in- great music, Rodgers said. According to “This event is a great way to end formation card to Holt, the girls introduce them Wolfpack Welcome Week. It is fun, were not the only to the improve- energetic and you get to meet lots of ones to enjoy the ments that will new people,” Ferguson said. f ree food and be happening to giveaways. “I love Jordan Ferguson Talley Student all the free food Center, Union and t-shirts,” he Activities Board sunglasses to adversaid. “I am a huge fan of free stuff.” Rodgers did not have just one favor- tise future events that will be happenNick Toptine/Technician ite aspect of the event. “I like every- ing through the UAB, and a reusable Josh Gracin belts his heart out while performing for a crowd of students at Lee water bottle to promote sustainability thing about [Friday Fest],” he said.
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obert Howington, a junior at Appalachian State, runs down Hillsborough Street Friday afternoon in a green suit parodying a character from the show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. Howington said he got the suit for Halloween but running in the summer sun made it hard to see through the material at times.
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Quote of the day “Bring your voice, and bring your concerns, because they will be heard.” Jim Ceresnak, student body president, on the importance of student attendance at the Chancellor Search Open Forum
STEP program offers alternative to CO-OP On Tuesday, August 25, Kelly Laraway will hold a meeting to explain the Short-Term Experiential Partnership program. The program is ideal for students who cannot commit to a full year of a Cooperative Education program. STEP will give students the opportunity to gain work experience outside of the classroom, while still balancing daily life. Interested students should attend the meeting in the Blue Room of Talley Student Center at noon. Source: ncsu.edu
Tucker Max brings controversy to campus Tucker Max, the author of “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,” will be on campus Wednesday, August 26. Max, who is known for the controversial material found in his book, will be screening the movie version of the infamous book, as well as answering
questions and signing autographs. This is a special event, and tickets will be $10 each. Tickets can be purchased through the Web site www.ihopetheyservebeerinhell.com. The screening will begin at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Cinema. Source: ncsu.edu
Globalizing the University The Office of International Affairs is hosting a seminar on Friday, August 28, titled “Globalization Strategies and International Services at N.C. State.” The purpose of the seminar, which is a part of a series, is to inform campus communities about the globalization strategies and will focus on the international programs that are available to students, staff and faculty. The seminar is also aiming to promote existing international programs, as well as develop new opportunities that will help to keep campus informed, trained and globally competent.
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Developing nations get a taste of technology Safaricom Ltd., Kenya’s biggest mobile phone company, introduced the first solar-charged cell phone earlier this month. According to the Michael Joseph, the CEO of Safaricom Ltd., the phone, which retails at about $35, comes with a regular electrical charger and a solar panel. The development of the new solar-powered phone is welcomed by developing nations, where people have had to walk miles to pay to charge their cell phones. The company is looking to expand the market to India, Asia and Latin American countries. Source: CNN.com
Plane lands on California highway Sunday morning proved dramatic for a single-engine airplane that had to make an emergency landing on California Highway 101. The plane’s engine died while descending and the pilot lost
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Hurricane Bill heading for Canada Hurricane Bill, only a Category I storm, is causing fear among residents as it heads to Canada. The hurricane caused the death of a seven-year-old girl after a wave knocked her into the Atlantic Ocean. The girl, along with thousands of other people, was at Maine’s Acadia National Park on Sunday. The Coast Guard had been trying to warn people of the storm’s arrival, only to find it was too late for the child. The hurricane has sustained winds of approximately 75 miles per hour and is moving up the east coast of Canada. Hurricane Bill also put a damper on the Obama family’s vacation plans. They were forced to postpone their trip to Martha’s Vineyard. Source: CNN.com
Chancellor Search Open Forum for Staff Stewart Theatre, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Chancellor Search Open Forum for Faculty Stewart Theatre, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Chancellor Search Open Forum for Students Stewart Theatre, 3:30 to 5 p.m. I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Want to Learn Tai Chi Court of North Carolina, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. FREE EVENT: Dogs of Chinatown Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 9 p.m. Terminator Salvation Witherspoon Cinema, 9 to 10:55 p.m. Friday Graphic Quilts at the Gregg Gregg Museum of Art & Design, noon to 10 p.m. Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at N.C. State” Talley Student Center, 1 to 2 p.m. Terminator Salvation Witherspoon Cinema, 7 to 8:55 p.m. Sunshine Cleaning Witherspoon Cinema, 9:30 to 11 p.m. Terminator Salvation Witherspoon Cinema, 11:59 p.m.
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Rally4Talley seeks feedback on proposals Organizers say renovations can happen only with students’ approval Jessica Neville
Directors, is involved with Rally4Talley’s student outreach. “The Rally4Tally committee’s primary goals are to let current students know what the project is all about, and then to get their ideas and feedback,” Randall said. Rally4Talley has had booths set up around campus with pictures of Talley when it was first built, pictures of the building as it stands, and pictures of student centers at other campuses across the nation. The new Talley Student Center will almost double the space available to students and will feature new dining options, a bookstore and more office spaces for student clubs and organizations. Randall has received a lot of positive student feedback this week, with ideas ranging from a 24-hour Waffle House to a bowling alley. This weekend five architectural companies presented blueprints for consideration, and the committee is
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The Rally4Talley committee has ramped up its campaigning since summer through posters, exhibits and information sessions to draw in student interest as more definite plans are being made for the upcoming year. Rally4Talley is a campus-wide effort to renovate and expand Talley Student Center, which was built in the early 1970s for a student population of 14,000. According to the Ralley4Talley committee, the center no longer meets the needs of the University’s more than 32,000 students. The Talley renovation and expansion committee was created in 2005 to begin discussing and planning for the new student center, and since then the project has gained the attention of students and faculty. Marycobb Randall, the president of the University Centers Board of
Women’s Center challenges scheduling of controversial film, icon Author of best-selling book, “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” to appear on campus following viewing of his movie. Ty Johnson Editor-in-Chief
The Women’s Center is organizing a silent protest of a Union Activities Board-sponsored film showing of “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” and question and answer session with the film’s creator, Tucker Max. A Facebook-led initiative to e-mail UAB Films Committee Chair Will Lamb asking him to reconsider showing the movie will culminate today with a meeting between members of UAB and the Women’s Center. Chair of the Issues and Idea Board Matt Woodward has filed with the Student Organization Resource Center to have booths from the Women’s Center and other concerned groups on Harris Field during the time the movie is scheduled to be shown in case the event isn’t cancelled. “It would be good for student organizations to have a space outside to talk about it too,” Woodward said. Woodward said he didn’t know much about the movie until the head of the sociology department showed him the film’s trailer. “I was kind of dissapointed that that’s something we’re going to bring,” Woodward said. “it didn’t sit well with me.” Woodward said it wasn’t known yet whether the event would go on as planned or if it would be cancelled. “They’re still discussing if they’re still going to bring it,” Woodward said. Lamb, upon being contacted
in the process of selecting one design. Work on the Atrium is scheduled to begin next summer, followed by additions to the existing Talley student center and then extensive renovations. Randall said the Rally4Talley committee plans to present their campaign at campus club and organization meetings this fall. Margo Sauter, president of the Union Activities Board, has a special interest in the Rally4Talley campaign. “The UAB meets in Talley and also plans a lot of events that center around student life,” Sauter said. “A renovated Talley would give the UAB more options to plan events that really cater to students’ interests.” The new student center will be paid for in part by student fees, which will be determined once the Rally4Talley Committee has decided on a design. Caroline Yopp, a freshman in agricultural education, said she “wouldn’t mind paying increased
fees, as long as the student center becomes all it is promised to be.” Other students, such as Taylor McLamb, a freshman in political science, are concerned about the expenses in light of the current economic recession. “I definitely think we need to do the renovations, but many students wouldn’t agree to raising fees that much,” McLamb said. “Maybe there are other ways money could be raised.” A campus-wide vote will be held later this fall on whether to raise fees to pay for the new Talley, so students are encouraged by the Rally4Talley Committee to get involved now to make an informed decision.
To give feedback on Rally4Talley: Official Web site: rallyfortalley.com Also look for Rally4Talley on Facebook. Source: MaryCobb RandaLl
What will the new Talley have? The new Talley Student Center will almost double the space available to students and will feature new dining options, a bookstore and more office spaces for student clubs and organizations. Source: Rally4Talley
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About the film: A synopsis from the movie’s official website: I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell–based on the shocking, ridiculous and hilarious real life adventures of Tucker Max–is the story of an impromptu bachelor party gone horribly awry thanks to a midget, a fat girl, a gaggle of strippers, an overly destrictive public intoxication ordinance, and the consequence of Tucker’s unflinching narcissism. Source: ihopetheyservebeerinhell. com/about
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Ella Brooks a sophomore in fashion textile management expresses her artsy side by chalking while at the Turlington and Alexander social on Sunday evening. “I came out to eat free food and meet new people,” Brooks said. The Turlington and Alexander residents enjoyed free subs, henna tattoos, music, and face painting, while getting to know their new neighbors.
The Facebook event says what it most controversial about Tucker Max is his view of women. Here is an exxerpt from his “Personal Info” on his Web site, tuckermax.com.
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Placing a bag in the sealer, Jennie Hardin, senior in polymer chemistry, seals a bag of food. Hardin volunteered at Service N.C. State, an event held by the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service. “I decided to volunteer because it seemed like fun and a good opportunity for students to get involved,” Hardin said.
The Ruby slippers Chinese Dance Club performs “Peach Blossom” durring the “Talking Tiger to Hip Hop” International Welcome event in Stewart Theatre Saturday. The event, co-organized by CSSFA, also included a performance by Fusion Dance Club, and a song by Bikan Tan, a student at the University, as well as other traditional Chinese performing arts.
Hip Hop event welcomes Volunteers aim to stop hunger international students Service N.C. STATE helps to feed haiti Dance organizations entertain, amaze
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Organized by Stop Hunger Now, an international hunger relief organization headquartered in Raleigh, organizers held Service N.C. State in Carmichael Gym in an effort to further the effort to stop world hunger as students from State and member of the community came together to package meals to feed the world’s hungry. Packages of food were flying through the air as students and community members worked as a team make this event flow smoothly. Adam Cloninger, a junior in international studies, worked the second shift of Service NC State at 11:30 a.m. “I was a team leader for the weighing station,” Cloninger said. “This is my fourth year doing it and every year I see the excitement and that excitement has increased in everyone.” The ringing of the gong signified that 10,000 meals had been packaged and were headed out the door to go on the truck. Cloninger said that it was a way for everyone to be able to get excited and that we reached a milestone in the packaging process. He added that it gave an idea of how much we had left and how much we had accomplished. While the event took place on Saturday, many people volunteered Friday afternoon to help set up. Sarah Compton, a junior in human biology, volunteered with a group of CALS Ambassadors. “I was with a group of people that unloaded the different trucks,” Compton said. “The trucks were holding the different foods and rice containers.” Compton was informed that all the volunteers loaded over 65,000 pounds of food into the gym.
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Rachel Davis, an intern with Stop Hunger Now, rings the gong as the volunteers reach a certain of amount of bags made. “I just love everybody’s enthusiasm,” Davis said. “You can just tell there’s an air of excitement.”
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Laura Valdes-Mora, an employee of Liberty Tax Service, volunteers at Service NC State. “We have a lot of fun doing this,” Valdes-Mora said. Liberty Tax Service is one of the sponsors of Service NC State.
Laura Brown, a senior in environmental technology, was another participant of Service NC State. “I was a team leader and helped do the funnels, “Brown said. “So I was actually bagging the food in the packages.” Brown said that everyone always has a lot of fun and that it’s usually a pretty powerful event. “My favorite part is really just doing the packaging and when everyone starts getting into it,” Brown said. “At first it starts going really slow and then it gets fast and exciting.”
A big addition to Service N.C. State was that the volunteers knew where the meals were going. “We found out the meals were going to Haiti and that kind of added to the event,” Brown said. While the volunteers know the meals are going to the hungry, they do not always know the specific location. “I’m glad we do Service N.C. State the first week of classes,” Cloninger said. “We can start the year off on a good foot and carry out service throughout the year.”
Organizers f rom t he Confucius Institute hosted an international welcome event Saturday night, titled “Talking Tiger to Hip Hop.” The Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association at the University cosponsored the event. The event consisted of Chinese cultural performances and dances. Timur Ender, a junior in criminology, attended the event. Although Ender is not an international student, he said if he were, he would have found the event to be very welcoming. “I really enjoyed it, and I wish there would be more of this kind of stuff,” Ender said. The traditional dances, Ender said, and the costumes were a must-see. But for Ender, one performance stood out. “This guy named Wesley Shang from Enloe High School was my personal favorite — he performed with a Chinese yo-yo,” Ender said. Ender said the whole night went by quickly, but he really enjoyed it. To learn more about the Confucius Institute, tune into WKNC 88.1 for China Hour Radio every Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m.
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The Fusion Dance Club puts the “Hip-Hop” in the “Talking Tiger to Hip Hop” welcome event Saturday. The event, which took place in Stewart Theatre, showcased a diverse selection of Chinese performing arts including traditional Chinese dances, musical performances, and even a Chinese yo-yo demonstration.
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Wesley Shang, a senior at Enloe High School, performs with the Chinese yo-yo at the International Welcome Event put on by the Confucius Institute in Stewart Theater Friday. In addition to the yo-yo, Shang also performed Shaolin Fists.
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Restaurants offer specials, highlight cuisines during Downtown restaurant week Ramya Ramaswamy Corresspondent
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Looking for something slightly classier than dining hall food? Treat your taste buds to a delightful meal during the Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. This week only, Aug. 24 to 30th, the Downtown Raleigh Alliance is putting on a weeklong showcase of Downtown Raleigh’s finest foods. The restaurants participating in this event will deliver their three course meals for a fixed price of either $20 or $30. From American cuisine to spicy Cajun, there is sure to be food to please anyone’s palate. For those looking for a laidback atmosphere for dinner, the Irregardless Café offers not only tasty food but live jazzy entertainment. The Café is famous for its fantastic whole food options, catering to vegetarians and vegans alike. As owner Arthur Gordon put it, “It’s for anyone enticed to get out of their regular routine.” “Our food is already good,” Gordon said, “and when you add live entertainment it creates a win-win situation.” If you are looking for more than just a meal, then check out the Red Room, a tapas lounge. General Manager Joseph Ervin of the Red Room realizes that the usual cost of a meal at his restaurant may not always appeal to college students. “The average cost during regular service is $40,” Ervin said. “The bargain’s great because it’s great food for half the money.” While the food they offer is quite filling, be sure to leave room for their Thursday night salsa dancing. Popular with many State students, the Red Room offers free salsa lessons from 9 to 10 p.m. and dancing space after 10 p.m. until close.
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Jeremy Clayman, The Mint’s head chef, prepares one of Pat and Nin Leksri’s final dishes, halibut. The Mint gets its halibut from the Pacific Northwest.
518 West is another favorite of restaurant goers. Luis Fuentes, Manager, always tries to stay abreast with the downtown scene. “The Raleigh [Alliance] makes us aware of different events,” Fuentes said. “We just contribute the best we can.” With foods such as lobster salad, tenderloin and blueberry cobbler, Fuentes also adds that he tries to gear his restaurant as a connoisseur restaurant to college students. Although most of the restaurants already have a lot of reservations for next week, the 26 participating places encourage everyone to come out to eat. Supporting the local food scene and getting a great deal on the prices are only a few of the positives of taking part in next week’s downtown festivities.
Participating Restaurants: Red Room 510 Glenwood Avenue 919-835-1322 518 West Italian Café 518 W. Jones Street 919-829-2518 Irregardless Café 901 W. Morgan Street 919-833-8898 The Mint Restaurant 219 Fayetteville Street, One Exchange 919-821-0011 The Big Easy 222 Fayetteville Street 919- 832-6082 See http://www.godowntownraleigh. com/restaurantweek/index.html for a complete list of participating restaurants Source: www.godowntownraleigh. COM
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Graduate student Pat Leksri looks down as her waiter brings her the freshly assembled hailbut Jeremy Clayman prepared. Clayman made a variety of small dishes so the girls could try a large of selection of what The Mint offers.
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Languages lost in budget scramble I
the facts:
The University eliminated $2.6 million of academic support in budget reductions this summer. The Undergraduate Tutorial Center lost the funding for its languagetutoring programs in these reductions. Several student-tutoring positions were lost in the cut.
Our Opinion:
The University administration made a serious mistake when it decided to cut language tutoring for the upcoming year — it will have serious repercussions for students.
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are vital to students’ success. Their elimination represents a serious lack of thoughtful consideration on the part of the University. DUAP and the UTC have experienced radical changes over the summer and no longer feature adequate campussponsored support for language learning. For example, there are more than 2,000 students in 100and 200-level Spanish classes — these students no longer have University-sponsored tutorial services to turn to for assistance. The University left thousands of students, in several languages, without any fiscally
reasonable tutorial resource aside from their instructors. This will create an unacceptable burden on instructors’ office hours and leave many students in the dark — unable to afford an outside tutor or attend office hours. Many lower level language classes contain high levels of freshman. This is an awful way to bring students into the N.C. State community. They should be welcomed with lots of support, not a lack of it. Another dark side to the loss of the language element of the tutorial center is the student jobs that were lost. Students principally administered the tutoring — the loss of these
non-administrative student positions is a failure by the University to facilitate learning amongst peers. The University mission statement mandates a language requirement to reinforce a “comprehensive range of academic disciplines” within its degree programs. This is an excellent goal, but is becoming harder for students to accomplish — the help necessary to complete the language requirement has been eliminated. Perhaps the University should have addressed the necessity of a language requirement if it refuses to aid in its completion. These cuts are a serious mistake — the administration should look into reinstating the program as soon as possible.
The expensive soapbox
propose recognition of the “expensive soapbox.” The common saying is anyone with a soapbox should be able to speak on the street, and anyone who wants to speak should be able to. This acknowledges free speech as an unalienable right. Anyone st a nd i ng on Jake Goldbas a soapbox on Senior Staff the street has that right, but people are free to walk away; the people speaking are able to keep to themselves; and anyone who wants to follow them can do so. The question is when and where the line should be drawn for freedom of speech in a college setting. Some speeches and speakers we can easily disqualify — the preachers in the brickyard or ultra-conservative and ultra-liberal speakers fall into this category. The recent freedom of speech controversies ask us to consider when a speaker should be invited to the University. In the last two semesters, N.C. State has been at the forefront of the issue with our Free Expression Tunnel. The nature of the Bible Belt means that preachers who gain permission from the University can speak freely every semester. They will continue to bring this issue to the forefront. Here’s where the expensive soapbox argument works. It applies when the speech in question costs something as opposed to the free soapbox that costs nothing. There are costs to having speakers at the school and thousands of successful, appropriate candidates compete for them. There are a number of levels: clubs, Philosophy club conference this semester; colleges, CHASS sponsors a speaker; the University as a whole, first lady Michele
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n a speech before the University’s top administrators and staff July 9, Student Body President Jim Ceresnak asked the University to review its cuts on academic support. Likewise, he called students to action on the issue. Students failed to organize in any substantial way and acted passively as the University eliminated more than $2.6 million in academic support — a significant portion of this money came from the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs. Regardless of students’ failures to organize in protest, the University administration made a serious mistake in its funding reductions to academic support. These programs, especially in the Undergraduate Tutorial Center,
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Tutorial center challenges While I share the disappointment expressed in your August 21st lead article “Foreign language tutors cut, students react”, it is important that your readers know how and why the decision was made. Last spring the Undergraduate Tutorial Center (UTC), a unit within the Division of Undergraduate
Obama and President Bill Clinton. All of these people and their lectures have price tags. Because of the price tags, and the competition between speakers, these situations do not constitute free speech problems. The dollars people receive to speak are a limited resource — I hope it was money well spent on President Clinton. There are examples where the money does not and cannot be equivalent to the speeches they purchase. Speakers can be formally assessed based on how much they cost and how they compare with other possible speakers. It seems as though there is a lot of mud to walk through to get a good speaker. But the nature of competition means that one spot has to be won among many speakers. Given a choice between eating dog food and chocolate cake, most people would choose chocolate cake. It seems as though the choice is not a choice at all but rather one option is automatically ruled out. No one would seriously choose dog food. Finding lecturers parallels this; terrible speakers are like the dog food. The first ethical consideration is how this lecturer competes against other lecturers who could use the spot. If the school had two competing lecturers, it would choose the better one every time. There is no need to entertain terrible speakers. There are plenty of empty parking lots and soap boxes for them to choose from. Send your thoughts on free speech to letters@ technicianonline.com.
.C. State is a growing institution — no question about that. With enrollment topping 30,000 students and plans in place to increase that number to 40,000 in the near future, it’s no secret we’re aggressively expanding. We see more Benton and more new Sawrey students comSenior Staff ing onto camColumnist pus each year. Centennial campus is under constant construction — new classroom buildings and cranes dot the landscape. Even the older, sleepier corners of the University are being beautifully redefined by new facilities like the SAS building. Growth is a good thing for the school. We are a university dedicated to serve North Carolina through research, engagement and the education of our citizens. The more students we can handle through our doors, the larger a positive impact we
can have on our state as we take practical knowledge and apply it to our communities. With this increased growth in student enrollment comes growth in the University staff — both in academics and in administrative roles. As we grow, we need to make sure that we don’t lose focus on our academic mission. We need to ensure that our growth is proportional with out priorities in mind. Any expansion must be done in academic and research areas before we take on new outside administrative duties. We need to make sure we don’t “over administrate” our community. A new report released by the News and Observer shows how in the past decade administrative positions and salaries have outstripped their academic counterparts in the UNC System. At NCSU, we’re ramping up to hire a top-level administrator to direct a newly created Campus Enterprises initiative. UNC recently completed an efficiency study — funded by an outside donor — to take
a look at how its administration could run more efficiently and grow at an efficient rate in the future. With our aggressive plans for growth, the University could use some of those same ideas. Government enterprises don’t have the best reputation for efficiency. In fact, a former provost once declared, “we have no bottom line.” We need to grow responsibly so that we don’t lose focus of our primary mission – to educate. With an enrollment projected to grow to 40,000 students, we don’t have the wiggle room for largess and mistakes like the recent Mary Easley fiasco. It’s nearly impossible to expect perfection from a government institution but we can take the appropriate steps, as well as take a lesson from UNC, and plan for efficient growth. Send your thoughts on administrators to letters@ technicianonline.com.
Academic Programs (DUAP), experienced significant permanent budget reductions. Therefore, it was necessary for the UTC to reduce some of its services for future academic years. These difficult decisions were made intentionally as we studied the past demand for our services. The result is that reduced resources are being directed towards the four highest demand subjects: chemistry, math, physics and writing/speaking in the English language. Math, chemistry and physics accounted
for more than 1,100 tutoring by appointment requests that we received during the fall 2008 semester. In addition, we served nearly 1,200 students through Supplemental Instruction (SI) and 350 students in our Writing and Speaking Tutorial Services. In contrast, there were approximately 300 total requests for other subjects, including foreign languages, statistics, economics, accounting and biology. This change does mean that there will no longer be services
for previously offered subjects, including foreign languages at the 100- and 200-level (we have never provided tutors at the 300-level). In April 2009 we informed the CHASS administration and faculty about this decision. We also informed Technician through a press release on 4/23/09. It was disappointing this information did not appear in the paper at that time. Unfortunately, the global financial situation continues to impact units on campus in unfavorable ways. We are all
experiencing unprecedented challenges. Nevertheless, the UTC continues to be committed to focusing on our core mission of helping undergraduate students become independent learners through academic support in N.C. State’s highest demand courses.
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Should the University have a language requirement? by Sarah Tudor
The perception of learning is relative to time.
“Yes, because when we leave N.C. State we need to be able to relate to the rest of the world, also so we can get jobs.”
Conrad Plyer, sophomore in political science
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Christian Day sophomore, management
“It would be a good idea, because I think that everyone should learn about other cultures.” Zoe Symon freshman, graphic design
“No, because it’s up to each person to decide if they want to learn a language or not.” Michael Sherburn senior, business administration
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Men’s, women’s ultimate to host friendly scrimmage at Lower Miller Fields All-Campus Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Tournament to take place this week
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tion to the home crowd,” Demar said. “N.C. State will get a taste of what they should expect from the team.”
VOLLEYBALL 2009 SCHEDULE:
Kate Shefte Sports Editor
The men’s and women’s ultimate Frisbee teams will host an informal tournament this Wednesday and Thursday called the All-Campus Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Tournament. Women’s team captain Alison Murray said the event is in its 15th year, albeit under different titles. Murray, a junior in parks and recreation, said the event is directed at “absolutely everyone and anyone on campus” and attendance usually hovers around a couple hundred people. “People just show up and we count them off into about 12 teams,” Murray said. “We play out a couple of games, and the winning team will get a prize. At the end of the day, if you want to try out for the men’s team or play for the women’s team, you can.” The men’s team holds try-outs, but anyone who wants to join the women’s – also called “jaga” – will be welcomed. “We usually get most of our players from [the All-Campus tournament],” Murray said. Bryan Conklin, a fifth year senior in mechanical engineering and longtime member of the men’s team, said he and his teammates will be helping out and scouting prospective players. He called the tournament “a fun little tournament where you can run around and have a good time.” “There are a lot of kids on campus who like to play a pick-up game and stuff like that, and a lot of freshman coming up and like to do that,” Conklin said. “We use it as an opportunity for anyone who wants to come out and have a good time and have free food and also to get word out about the club.” Conklin said he found out about the club
Friday, Aug. 28 - Saturday, Aug. 29 N.C. State Hilton RTP Classic Friday, Sep. 4 - Saturday, Sep. 5 South Carolina Upstate Tournament Friday, Sep. 11 - Saturday, Sep. 12 N.C. State Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott Classic Friday, Sep. 18 - Saturday, Sep.19 UNC-Greensboro Tournament
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No. 19 Rachel Beard, a senior in biomedical engineering, prepares to receive a pass while Shannon Marklin, a senior in graphic design, defends an opposing player from UNC-Wilmington during the first day of Regionals earlier this year.
through this event when he was a freshman. “I came to this the first year and had never heard about it before, and now this is my fifth year,” Conklin said. “So that worked out pretty well.” The men’s and women’s team will have representatives on each pick-up team, ready to offer a brief tutorial to beginners before taking to the field. Winners will receive gift cards and giveaways from Great Outdoor Provisions. While players relax after a hard match and enjoy food from a taco bar provided by Cuevo de Lobos, they can watch the men’s and women’s teams play in a scrimmage against each other. “While everyone’s eating their food, we’ll have a co-ed scrimmage of the men’s and women’s teams so people can watch a fullscale game in real time,” Murray said. Meghan O’Brien, a sophomore in graphic design, has taken charge of publicity of
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Event information: Players are asked to bring a light and a dark shirt, cleats, water and a student I.D. Meet on the Lower Miller I.M. Fields (next to the new Carmichael Gym) at 6:00 on August 26th and 27th. (rain date: September 2 and 3) Source: NCSU Ultimate frisbee
the tournament. “Last year, it rained before we could do it so we didn’t get that good of a turnout,” O’Brien said. “But this year we have a rain date that’s more concrete. Hopefully a lot of people will come out and find out what we’re all about.”
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Friday, Sep. 25 Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga., 7 p.m.
Demar said the team’s new dynamics should be reason for students to come out this weekend. “Definitely come see us,” Demar said. “We definitely have something to prove.”
Friday, Oct. 23 Florida State Tallahassee, Fla., 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Miami Coral Gables, Fla., 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Clemson Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Georgia Tech Raleigh, N.C., 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C., 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 Virginia Tech Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 26 Clemson Clemson, S.C., 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8 Virginia Raleigh, N.C., 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2 Maryland Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13 Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass., 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 Boston College Raleigh, N.C., 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Va., 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Virginia Charlottesville, Va., 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 Wake Forest Raleigh, N.C., 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15 Maryland College Park, Md., 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 Duke Durham, N.C., 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C., 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 UNC Raleigh, N.C., 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 Duke Raleigh, N.C., 6 p.m.
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ACROSS 1 Dogie-catching tool 5 Looking like you’ve seen a ghost 10 Poi base 14 “Iliad” or “Odyssey” 15 Not a soul 16 Greek war god 17 Scope of a thorough search 19 Rod’s companion 20 Sweater wool 21 Mythical city of gold 23 Ottoman governor 24 Nightmare street of movies 26 One having a little lamb 27 Scope of a thorough search 33 Planetary shadow 36 Thinks (over) carefully 37 Partner of a tournament “am” 38 Chat 39 Roman senators’ attire 40 Immense 41 Previously 42 Pine product 43 Headquartered 44 Scope of a thorough search 47 Walking on __: elated 48 Doo-wop horn 49 Play segment 52 Gloria Steinem, notably 57 Home beverage counter with a sink 59 One with burning pants? 60 Scope of a thorough search 62 Very dry 63 Up in arms 64 Bad day for Caesar 65 Lottery-like game 66 Dressed like a superhero 67 Keeps after taxes
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women’s soccer
Pack shuts out Monarchs, 3-0 New women’s soccer coach Steve Springthorpe begins Pack career on positive note, collects win against his former college coach
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With a crowd of 1,221 in attendance, the women’s soccer team did not disappoint as it opened the regular season with a 3-0 shutout of Old Dominion Friday night, avenging last season’s 1-0 loss to the Monarchs. The win also marked the beginning of Steve Springthorpe’s tenure as head coach of the Pack. Springthorpe said the team was obviously excited about the win in front of a large crowd. “It’s everything we hoped for, expected,” Springthorpe said. “It’s nothing but positive stuff tonight.” The Wolf pack would receive its first goal of the game from sophomore forward Paige Dugal at the 16:52 mark, with the ball going over the head of the goal keeper from 20 yards out. Springthorpe said he didn’t even see the goal coming. “I’m giving instructions to my left back over here when Paige [Dugal] hits the bomb,” Springthorpe said. “It was a great goal.” Dugal noted the win as a positive start to the season. “Just to get a win under the belt to start and playing well,” Dugal said. “It just shows how much the coaching staff is impacting and changing us for the better.” The Pack would get its second goal in the net from junior midfielder Nadia
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Tuesday Men’s soccer vs. UNC Greensboro Dail Soccer Field, 7 p.m. Friday Volleyball vs. Morgan State Reynolds Coliseum, noon Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern Reynolds Coliseum, 7 p.m. Women’s soccer vs. Davidson Dail Soccer Field, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Volleyball vs. Campbell Reynolds Coliseum, noon Football Meet The Pack Day Carter-Finley Stadium, 2 p.m. Volleyball vs. Davidson Reynold’s Coliseum, 7 p.m.
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During the women’s soccer game on Friday, senior midfielder Meredith Parrilla peels away from the Old Dominion player during the first home game of the 2009 season. Parrilla had one assist during the match. N.C. State beat Old Dominion 3-0.
Aboulhosn, who sent the ball whizzing from 25 yards out into the upper right corner. Aboulhosn heard one of her teammates yell “shoot” before she attempted her shot. “Next thing I know, I saw it go in the goal,” Aboulhosn said. “It was really exciting.” In the 57th minute, senior midfielder Chantalle Dugas scored the team’s final goal from 30 yards out. She tallied a second half hat trick in the team’s sole exhibition game against VMI Aug. 14. Though it’s the team’s first game and win of the season, Aboulhosn already noticed a change in the team. “The attitude this year is so
different,” Aboulhosn said. “Everyone is excited to come to practice. When practice is over, people want to stay out later. Everyone wants to work hard for each other. “The attitude is so positive. That really makes a difference, it makes you enjoy playing, keep wanting to push harder.” Joe Pereira, who coached Springthorpe when he was a student at Methodist College in the 1980s and also gave him his first coaching job, was behind the bench for the Monarchs. Springthorpe described coaching against his mentor as a great experience. “We’ve known each other for over 20 years so it was a great
honor to coach against him tonight,” Springthorpe said. “He’s a great man; he’s had great teams. “Tonight, for us, we finished some great shots. It could have gone either way for a while. It is something I will always remember. That will go up on the shelf as something that I will look at and remember.” At the end of the match, the student and the mentor walked onto the field as the Wolfpack celebrated the victory. As they shook hands, Springthorpe said his former coach had a few words to say about the Pack. “[He said] ‘Great job - much improved over last year,’ which is a great thing to hear,” Spring-
N.C. State vs. odu by the numbers total team assists 2 shots on goal 3 by midfielder Chantalle Dugas
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thorpe said. “People recognized that the team is moving forward a little bit.”
volleyball
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Volleyball ready to surprise in Stubbs’ fourth season With freshmen “meshing,” returners say team is ready to compete
“It’s been a long run these past three years, so this year it’s either go all the way or nothing.”
Ty Johnson Editor-in-Chief
As Coach Charita Stubbs begins the 2009 season this weekend, she will be surrounded by many things that have become familiar to her during her four years coaching the volleyball team. She’ll be in historic Reynolds Coliseum on the volleyball court, which was renovated just before she arrived in Raleigh from Arizona University. She’ll have the same assistant coach in Keisha Demps that she had when she came aboard in Feb. 2006. She’ll also have some of the same players she’s had since her inaugural year in co-captain Alison Davis and senior Keri Demar, but there will be one change this season for Stubbs as she looks down the bench from her courtside coaching chair since all of the players she’ll see standing on the sideline and standing on the court will be players she recruited. A transition phase that began when the Ohio native took over the volleyball program will finally be com-
Keri Demar, a senior outside hitter for the volleyball team
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Sophomore setter Alex Smith leaps for the ball during the Oct. 14 game against UNC.
plete as Stubbs’ hard-hitting West-coast attack will be made up of players she brought to the Wolfpack, and Demar said with a new focus, the team will surprise some foes this year. “It’s been a long run these past three years so this year it’s either go all the way or nothing,” the outside hitter said. “We’re looking pretty strong now and we’re going to focus more on defense.” Demar said the team is “scrappy” which should help the Pack, which finished 10th in the conference last year in
digs, be more competitive. “We’re going to get to a lot of balls we couldn’t get to before,” Demar said. “We’re focusing mostly on that in practice.” Demar also said she’s looking forward to the season, which will be her last playing for the red and white. “I think this will be a good year to go out on,” she said. “I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people.” Co-captain Alex Smith said one of the positives she’s noticed during pre-season practices has been how the two
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new additions to the team, Sarah Griggs and Kelly Burns, have filled voids left by injured players. “They’re doing exceptionally well,” Smith, a sophomore, said of the freshman tandem. “Sarah’s really stepping up to the plate on the outside and Kelly is doing awesome–shes filling in holes from injuries.” Demar said the two changed the team dynamic in a good way. “They’re meshing really well,” she said. “They’re bringing something new to the team
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which is good for us because we have a lot of people that are injured.” And while some undisclosed injuries may have some doubting, Smith said the impact on the team’s expectations is negligible. “It’s just a little bump in the road and things happen,” Smith, a setter, said. “I’m sure we can overcome all of our obstacles and be successful in our expectations.” Expectations, Smith said, that aren’t always measured in terms of wins and losses “Our expectations are just to play up to our level and play hard,” Smith said. “We come in the gym everyday giving our best and we’ll just see what comes from that.” Another out-of-the-ordinary aspect of this season is where the team is starting competition as this is the first time during Stubbs’ tenure that the team will open play at home – something that should help the team get started on a positive note according to Smith. “Hopefully we can get some momentum and we can get some wins going into the ACC season,” Smith said. Demar said she’s excited about the prospect of opening the season in Reynolds, too, mainly because of the fans “That will be our introduc-
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