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Reception held in honor of Chancellor Chancellor Woodward recognized for his contributions to the University
ure at the University. He said N.C. State is an essential part of the City of Raleigh and to the overall development of the state. In an interview with Dave Pond, a member of Andrew Krasula University Web Communications, Woodward Correspondent said it was important during his term to return Chancellor Jim Woodward’s farewell re- the focus of the University to education. “We brought back an internal environment ception was held at the Talley Student Center Tuesday afternoon. Woodward, who stepped that was supportive of our people doing their in as interim Chancellor on June 9th, 2009, work, and that returned very quickly here,” was honored for his service and devotion to Woodward said. “That was the most important achievement, because this university is here for the University. Lawrence Davenport, Chairmen of the Board core purposes – that’s teaching, research and of Trustees, said the Chancellor had made no- service – and if the people who do those tasks ticeable changes to the University in his term. devote themselves totally to those tasks, then “Over the past nine months, he [Chancel- our university will have better served the state of North Carolina.” lor Woodward] has Woodward said he dedicated time and looks forward to sendhard work to serve the ing more time with needs of this Univerhis grandchildren folsity,” Davenport said. lowing his term. “His foresight and teChancellor Jim Woodward “We’ve got a trip nacity have led to the lined up the last week initiation of a number of June and the first of projects, two examples being the expansion of Talley Student week of July on the Isle of Mull [an island loCenter and the renovation of the Chancellor’s cated northwest of Scotland],” Woodward said. Woodward served as chancellor of UNChouse.” Marycobb Randall, Student Center’s Presi- Charlotte from 1989 to 2005. He said he was dent, also spoke of Chancellor Woodward’s still committed to assisting the UNC School System. contributions to NC State. “Well, I’m on twelve boards, so no, I’m in“Chancellor Woodward’s presence was definitely felt here on campus, whether he was serv- volved,” Woodward said. Woodward said he will always continue his ing students in the brickyard, participating in lectures in the college of management, or taking loyalty to the University. “I will always be a member of the Wolfpack”, time to meet with students one on one about he said. “I even have my red blazer.” issues relevant to our campus,” Randall said. Woodward spoke at the reception, thanking those who had helped him during his short ten-
“I will always be a member of the Wolfpack.”
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After recieving his gifts, a photo album and a chair, with a little humor, Chancellor Woodward thanks the faculty, staff, and students for their support at the Chancellor’s Farewell Reception in Talley Student Center on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. “I think I’ll stick with funny,” Woodward said as he made a joke and laughed off tears. “It has been an honor.” Woodward stayed after to speak with people personally and refreshments were provided.
College of Education placement creates more difficulties Lack of easily available studentteaching positions creates challenges in placing students
hard to find a place for everyone.” Like students in many majors around campus, real-world experience is essential for students entering the education field. But the placements are mandatory in COE, putting Russell Witham a significant weight on the college. The Executive Editor student-teaching program takes a full The College of Education at N.C. semester and earns students 12 credit State has grown significantly in the hours. Maher said all student teacher and last several years. observer candidates According to Miare cleared by his ofchael Maher, direcfice and must then tor of professional gain approval from education for the cou nt y ad mi nisCOE, the number trators where they of student-teacher plan to work. Most positions the colof these approvals lege must find for go through Wake students was only County administra200 students last tors, who, according year, but increased to Maher, handle to 300 this year and more than 85 peris expected to grow cent of N.C. State to 400 in 2011. Mastudents. her said the burden Michael Maher, director of According to Mahas made placement professional education her, despite the thoumore challenging, sands of teachers in especially considWake County, only ering the ex tensive process the University must go a select few can actually host student through with each student. It is always teachers. “In order for a teacher to host a student teacher they have to a challenge, he said. “Around 160 student teachers and have taught for a minimum of four 500 observers are placed into class- years,” Maher said. The requirement increases the chalrooms every semester,” Maher said. “Having so many students that have lenge of placing a large volume of to fulfill these requirements makes it students, especially considering the
“Having so many students that have to fulfill these requirements makes it hard to find a place for everyone.”
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other challenges teachers face. He said another factor to take into account is the workload of certain teachers, such as those who take on additional positions, such as department head or mentor. An additional aspect the college must consider when placing students into the community, is the safety of North Carolina’s children. Maher said in order to make the placement process safer for the students of Wake County Schools, among others, the college now conducts background checks on sophomores as they begin their experiences. It is beneficial for students, Maher said, to learn this information before their student teaching requirement must be met than to be taken by surprise at graduation when they are unable to obtain a teaching license because of their background. Maher said this only applies to a handful of students a year, though — less than 1 percent this year.
Editor’s Note: This is a republication of a story initially published on March 5. It has been edited for clarity. Technician regrets the error.
State, Campbell craft joint Master’s degree Degree will become North Carolina’s first partnership for Master’s in Public Administration and law degree between a public and private university
of Public and International Affairs Department, which provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the field of public service. Campbell University’s School of Law Director of Development, Britt J. Davis, said the partnership will offer David Britt interesting opportunities for students. Correspondent “With Campbell Law School and North Carolina State University has N.C. State University campuses loannounced a combined effort with cated less than a mile apart on HillCampbell University to offer a dual sborough Street, proximity between degree in Master’s of Public Admin- the institutions provides for natural partnership opportunities,” Davis istration and a Juries Doctor. This will be the state’s first Master’s said. “N.C. State does not have a law of Public Administration and law de- school and Campbell University does gree program in which a public and not offer certain graduate programs, private institute will offer the joint such as the Master of Public Admindegree. The joint degree program will istration. Additionally, with at least 20 percent of Campknock off a year bell Law students of school and tubeing graduates ition, taking only of N.C. State in four years instead any given year, of the five years it there has been a would take to rehistoric relationceive the degrees ship between the separately. institutions.” Dr. Jerrell D. Davis said Coggburn, Chair the University’s of the DepartMPA prog ra m ment of Public . was chosen for Administration, its relevance. said he was inAlex Sewell, “The leadership volved in bringCampbell law student of Campbell Law ing the programs School and N.C. together on the State’s MPA program believe the geoUniversity’s side. The initial conversation of the joint graphic proximity of the programs program began in the summer of 2008 along with the shared focus of develafter Campbell Law School announced oping leaders with a passion for serving people and solving real problems its move to downtown Raleigh. Coggburn said there are several provides a wonderful fit,” Davis said. Campbell Law School student Alex benefits the program will bring to the Sewell said he is in the process of apUniversity and its students. “Practical benefits will be less time plying for the program. “Public Policy, Public Administraand money for the students. The more broad benefits will be public service,” tion, and law belong together,” Sewell Coggburn said. “This joint degree will said. “Public Administration and Law be a powerful role for the state and are connected at the hip and to sepawill help develop the next generation rate the two is just unnatural.” of public service leaders.” The Master’s of Public AdministraCAMPBELL continued page 7 tion is within the University’s School
“Public Administration and Law are connected at the hip and to separate the two is just unnatural .”
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In a page-1 story about the College of Education March 5, the state of COE student-teacher placements was misstated. A clarified version of the story is printed on page-1 in today’s paper.
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ROTC opens spring training workouts to public ROTC provides an opportunity for anyone to join them for a six-week workout program.
ROTC,” Berrian said. “It shows what we are about with physical fitness, and it preaches the merits of fitness to the campus and community.” Lytle said he wanted to stress Katie Maness how this program is not for reStaff Writer cruitment purposes. In fact, he The ROTC program has said, there is no sign up or fee. “It is not mandatory to sign opened an opportunity to all students to join them for a se- up for the army to be here [for the workouts],” Lytle said. “No ries of workouts. Lance Clark, a recent gradu- kind of a commitment to come ate of North Carolina State out.” Clark said they meet twice University, said the program is focused to “hang out, have a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. fun, and get in shape.” Derek Lytle, a senior in busi- to 3:30 p.m. They will also hold Tue sness manageday classes ment, is helpon March 30, ing to lead April 13 and these workApril 27. outs. He said “We meet at the workouts the lower IM are a good fields by the way for stupull up bars, dents to beon the side come more of Morrell,” active. Josh Berrian, senior in ROTC Lytle said. “It is just Clark said our way of doing something fun and the workouts vary in activities. “We may run around cambringing people out,” Lytle pus,” Clark said. “There are said. Josh Berrian, a senior in soci- three sessions of yoga and two ology and a member of ROTC, sessions of cross fit.” Lytle said cross fit is a total said he looks forward to the opportunity to become involved body workout. “We go from one exercise, with the program. “I’d like to get involved with straight to the next, then it because it is kind of like a straight to the next,” Lytle said. The leaders will also help campus outreach program for
“Even if you are already into being physically fit, this is a whole different side.”
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Robert Gilmore, another student of Campbell Law, said he believes involvement in the program will benefit him throughout his career. “It would broaden my horizons, allowing me to un-
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people by showing them what they can do everyday on their own, Lytle said. Berrian said the program shows civilian members of the campus community in a fun way what it is like to work out in the military. “Even if you are already into being physically fit, this is a whole different side,” Berrian said. “It is not just going to the gym and running on the treadmill or lifting weights. It is total body fitness.” A positive factor of the workouts Clark said is the ability to commit and see the benefits of coming out and working hard. For students who plan to attend the workouts Clark and Lytle both said they advised students to bring the proper equipment. “It is advised that you bring a water bottle,” Lytle said. “Wear work out clothes and tennis shoes.” The workouts, Clark said, will be difficult but enjoyable. “Get ready to rock and roll,” Clark said.
Editor’s Note: Annie Albright, news editor, contributed to the article.
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Bryan Underwood, a junior in civil engineering, does sit-ups at the end of his ROTC physical training in Reynolds Coliseum Wednesday, March 3. Underwood and fellow recruits attend early morning training a few times weekly, and according to Underwood, “I love PT.”
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The University community said good bye to its chancellor of the past year, James Woodward, in a ceremony at Talley Student Center Tuesday. Woodward, who was the University’s chancellor after a very difficult, corruptionridden summer, received a warm parting gesture from a large group of faculty, staff and students.
Our Opinion:
James Woodward was certainly a force for good on this campus and will be missed by students. His leadership was essential to the University in the past year.
A fond farewell
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erving a difficult role he never asked for — during the year he often spoke of how eager he was to return to his dog and wife in Charlotte after the interim term — Woodward guided the University out of severe turbulence and into a calmer, though difficult, environment. The state of higher education — rising enrollment with shrinking faculty rates and packed classrooms — was even more desperate when he accepted the year-long chancellery as a favor to the University community and the UNC system President Erskine Bowles; huge General Assembly driven budget cuts were on
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the horizon and the situation seemed bleak. Throughout, Woodward handled the situation with the careful hand it needed and took the time to explain the implications to the University community. That’s not to say the year was free of controversy, though; many students, faculty and alumni were uneasy about two of his biggest policy initiatives — the Talley Student Center renovations and new chancellor’s house. But, to his credit, Woodward was resolute and always did what he thought
was in the best interest of the University. He took a complicated job few people envied and performed it in a matter befitting the state’s largest University. The eyebrow-raising policy moves and difficult year aside, Woodward was truly a students’ chancellor. He was at the games, in the board rooms and out with the campus, serving students’ needs as best he could. The University certainly looks forward to the arrival of its new chancellor, Randy
Woodson, but it will also fondly remember the leadership of Woodward. With kind words, and fond memories, those who had interaction with him will certainly be saying heartfelt farewells this week for a leader apart and a force for students at the University. The second floor of Talley Student Center undoubtedly paid testament to that Tuesday with its large audience of faculty, staff and students who came to say their own good bye to a man who led when the campus needed it most.
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t’s time for me to get in my two cents on the health care issue. First and foremost, let me preface with the idea that there should be better cohesiveness in Cong ress a nd leg islation needs to go through a rigorous process in order to produce efChad fective, wellRhoades planned and Staff Columnist long-term policy. There is a strong argument coming from the public that suggests our parties aren’t coming together to satisfy the needs of the people of the United States. Congress’ role is to represent the majority. According to polls, the American public did not support this health care legislation. The Republicans who voted “no” to the health care bill are not polarizing the pa r t ies but representing their constituents. Republicans are still trying to fight this bill and 13 state attorney generals intend on questioning the constitutionality of the bill or the process. Let’s be honest: even with the conservative-leaning Supreme Court this attempt to overturn the health care legislation will fail. If it’s questioned, the court will cite precedent and will use the Commerce Clause to justify Congress’ actions just as they did with Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s series of programs during the New Deal. Health care is not a physical product going between states, but Congress will have the power to regulate it. If they question the political process, similar results will follow. No doubt, there were closeddoor deals and not-so-kosher procedures going on between the legislative and the executive branches to get this bill passed, but this is not new to politics. Immoral actions are the nature of the business; and both parties are guilty. If we truly knew what went on behind the scenes I’m sure most Americans would be appalled. Those of you who supported it are celebrating, and those of us who opposed it are concerned.
There is one thing that can be done, and it will have to be done on November 2. Even with this recent “victory” for Democrats, the heat is on. The approval rating of Congress is atrocious, and Democrats control it. There is no point in complaining and griping about this bill. The only thing that can be done now is forward progress. If you do not like the outcome of what happened, express your grievances and act. Voter turnout during non-presidential election years is pitiful. Apathy and displacement from the issue will not make any progress. No matter which side you support, individual action is the only way to be represented in Washington. If I had a magic ball I would say that there is much more to come concerning health care, but it has to start with Congress. These men and women are OUR elected officials, and we can’t forget how important OUR role is. As Ross Dout hat, a columnist for the New York Times, points out, the effects of this bill on our economy is unknown. Republicans suggest that we are digging ourselves deeper into an already endless deficit while Democrats say this bill will reduce debt. I believe Douthat said it best: “As a conservative, I suspect they’re wrong. But now that the bill has passed, as a citizen of the United States, I dearly hope they’re right. Indeed, I hope that 20 years from now, in an America that’s healthier, richer and more solvent than today, a liberal can brandish this column and say ‘I told you so.’ Because the alternative would mean that we’re all about to be very sorry, and for a very long time to come.” Health care needs reform, everyone can agree on that. Did we really get the most effective legislation that represents the interests of the most people, or was this just short-term legislation in attempt to reconcile a mostly action less first term of change? Only time will tell.
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he House of Representatives voted in a 219-212 decision Sunday to pass the massive health care overhaul bill that’s being dubbed Obamacare. This piece of legislation is one of the single biggest Andrew Dworznicki and most Staff Columnist sweeping reforms of its kind in the nation’s history. This is the type of legislation that affects everyone. When Barack Obama ran for president in 2008 he promised America a “New Age of Bipartisanship.” Well, where the hell is it? I’m still waiting for his infamous “Change We Can Believe In.” A new age of openness was promised along with bipartisanship and none of those were evident in Obamacare. The House passed a bill through a little used budgetary procedure with ZERO Republican votes. That’s right, ZERO. The man who promised to elevate politics above party lines just helped pass a bill in which he could not convince a single Republican to vote for it. Using common sense, wouldn’t at least a few Republicans vote for this bill if it was everything the Obama administration and Democrats would like you to believe? The Democrats say that this bill will lower the deficit as well as provide
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insurance to millions of uninsured Americans. Well, how does that work exactly? How is adding a massive — and I reiterate — massive new government program which will cost about one trillion dollars going to lower our $13 trillion debt? Do they still think that we can pay for things with “Hope and Change?” The only way to lower the deficit is by cutting government programs, instituting new taxes or a combo of both. This bill does none of this, except precede massive new taxes that are likely to pay for this bill. If you want to see our national debt spiral out of control in real time, I encourage you to go to http://www.usdebtclock. org. It has an amazing amount of information, all in si mple re d a nd g reen. We n e e d more fiscally responsible solutions to ou r he a lt h c a re c r i s i s rather than massive new government programs. Wit h t his new bill, do you know who will be in charge of your health care? The IRS. That’s right. The same people who are in charge of making you pay your hard earned money to the government will now be in charge of enforcing health care regulations. We will be fined for not having health care and will be forced to pay or face the consequences, and we all know what kind of things the IRS can do to you. We, as students, have
already seen some of the fines and regulations that can come with this legislation at our own University. At N.C. State we are going to be required to have proof of insurance or be “fined” for not having it in the form of a student care plan. This is what is going to be done to every single American in the United States. Is this what we wanted, more government control? This is the question we must ask ourselves as November approaches. That is when we must make our stand. We must tell all of our elected representatives how we feel about the way they voted. They must be held accountable. They are the employees and we are the bosses. What happens when employees do not listen to the bosses’ orders? They are f ired. In November, it will be time for the American people to fire their employees in Congress and tell them enough is enough. We are finally ready for the change that was promised many, many months and years ago.
“We must tell all of our elected representatives how we feel about the way they voted. ”
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“We’ve got a new one coming in, can’t have the same chancellor forever.” Allison Lee freshman, Transition Program
“We all need to thank him. He did a good job taking us from a period of uncertainty to where we are now. We wish him well in the future.” Jake McCaslin junior, business administration
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“She’s Out of My League,” a comedy about a average guy dating a good-looking girl, and “Green Zone,” a Matt Damon action movie about one soldier’s discovery of the truth about Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in Iraq, are two films that recently hit theaters. I had few expectations going in to “She’s Out of My League” about the quality of the movie. However, the film turned out to be hilarious. It used a combination of slapstick comedy, oneliners, in-your-face characters, and plenty of sexual innuendo to keep the audience on its toes and laughing. Since most members of the main cast are not well-known, I had my suspicions about the quality of acting, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dorky male lead, Kirk (Jay Baruchel), was adorable. It was easy to laugh at his misfortunes because of how pathetic he was. Molly (Alice Eve), the gorgeous and kind female lead, transitioned well from innocent to sexy to witty. Other notable characters include Molly’s smarmy best friend Patty (Krysten Ritter) and Kirk’s rude and crude friend Stainer. An interesting surprise came from the small role of Kirk’s mom, who was played by Debra Jo Rupp, known for her role as Kitty Forman in “That ‘70s Show.” One disappointing factor of
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the film was that the previews gave away the two most interesting scenes of the movie. The two funniest scenes of the film are the pool scene in which Molly declines to go swimming in her underwear because she isn’t wearing any, and a scene where Stainer makes fun of Kirk for ejaculating early and at a bad time on a date with Molly. Yet they were spoiled by the previews, ruining the surprise for anyone who had seen them. While the plot was not completely original, the film was well executed. I would compare it to the likes of “Pineapple Express,” “The 40-YearOld Virgin” and “Knocked Up” (though it’s definitely less graphic). I also happen to be a sucker for a happy ending, which I was happy to receive in this romantic comedy. As for “Green Zone,” my official suggestion is to not waste the nine or ten dollars for the
ticket and two hours of your precious lifetime. While the film had a good plot about the relevant issue of the ongoing American war in Iraq, this particular war movie about the lie of WMDs was poorly executed. The characters were shallow. No measures were taken to create a back-story for the audience to understand their role in the action. Rather than gradually integrating key characters, they were all introduced at once which quickly became overwhelming. As a huge fan of the “Bourne” trilogy, I was excited to see Matt Damon in another role where he had killer skills and wielded a sweet-looking gun. Damon delivered this role brilliantly, but there was less heart behind the portrayal of his character, and he did not receive much help from his co-stars. The handheld camerawork (a la “Blair Witch Project”) had
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a dizzying effect and never focused long enough to give a stabilizing feeling to the audience. On one hand, this filming technique makes the action seem more realistic, like putting the audience in the action on the battle sites. On the other hand, the over-use of the technique was distracting and too much to process. Aside from not explaining the main conflict of the plot until two-thirds of the way through the movie, the action was drawn out and strained. I was bored for minutes on end, wishing the scene would just conclude and the characters move on. Politically, the film was motivating, though it could be seen as controversial. By now, most of the American population believes there were never any WMDs in Iraq, but the movie gave an interesting perspective on how the public and the military felt about WMDs in
the war-torn region when Americans were still searching for them. Some viewers may say the film is an attack against President George W. Bush, but I choose to set any prejudices I may have against our former leader aside and appreciate the different point of view. From my standpoint, the best part of my viewing experience was leaving the theater and picking up a free movie pass on the way out as an apology for the power having gone out in the building mid-showing. Overall, it is my opinion that fellow film fanatics should choose to see “She’s Out of My League” over “Green Zone.” The comedy brings about tears of laughter, the action war film, only tears of boredom.
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“Hitchin’ a Ride,” and “Wake Me Up When September Ends.” The sheer variety of this set list is sure to put fans’ concerns to rest over whether or not the game would include older favorites from “Dookie,” Green Day’s breakthrough album. The game will be released June 8. When the original “Crysis” was released, the incredibly lifelike visuals made quite an impression. Jaws dropped once again upon the reveal of CryEngine 3, the engine being used for “Crysis 2.” With amazing visuals and near-perfect physics, “Crysis 2” has the potential to be the best-looking game of all time. With a holiday release on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC, gamers have time to bask in the anticipation as the year goes on. On the other end of the gaming spectrum, RPG veterans over at Bethesda announced its new title “Hunter: The Demon’s Forge.” Gamers will play as a mercenary hunting for valuable loot in a sprawling fantasy world and slowly uncover an evil plot along the way. And if you’ve ever dreamt of being a Mob boss like Al Capone, you’re in luck with the new 2K Game “Mafia II.” You’ll play as Vito, an ItalianAmerican with a dream of escaping the poverty he’s lived in throughout his life. Gamers will punch, kick, and shoot their way to the top of the Mafia ranks or die trying. Early buzz is that this game is quite challenging, but that it makes good on the promise that was apparent in the disappointing yet ambitious “Mafia.” With new gaming goodness being announced and more specifics on known titles in development, there seems to be a game for everyone coming to stores everywhere. GDC is generally considered a convention for game developers rather than gamers, but this year no one went home disappointed.
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GDC 2010 signals a ‘Move’ toward new ideas in gaming Sony revealed motion-based controller, OnLive introduced cloud gaming to the masses and a variety of new, exciting games were announced at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference Nick Flickinger Staff Writer
The 2010 Game Developer Conference wasn’t short of surprises. The Sony motion controller stole the show, receiving a name, price point, and creative new titles from some of the gaming industry’s best developers. Sony’s motion controller finally got a proper reveal and was playable for press attending the event. Although the Sony controller resembles the Wii controller, it promises to do much more. PlayStation “Move” snagged the spotlight of the show with new game announcements such as “Sports Champions,” “Move Party,” “LittleBigPlanet Move,” “Motion Fighters,” and optional use in “SOCOM 4.” “Sports Champions” will have a collection of various sport games, giv ing gamers a n ex perience closely related to Wii Sports. After showing off table tennis and gladiator duel, Sony hopes to attract casua l gamers with a Wii-like experience but with highly upgraded HD visuals. Another title Sony will be offering to the casual gamer is “Move Party.” In this title, players will be in the action with their PS Eye. They will be able to build a world either alone or with a friend. The original “LittleBigPlanet” was the subject of much critical acclaim and high sales. Sony is hoping to lure its customers who loved the original to invest in Move to play the next installment, “LittleBigPlanet Move.” Users
will be able to create new levels and navigate puzzles with the wave of a wand rather than a button press. With “SOCOM 4,” Sony is also trying to get current PlayStation 3 owners to purchase Move. There will be an option to use a standard DualShock controller or the Move motion controller. Gamers hoping to experience Move breathed a sigh of relief when Sony announced the price point for the starter kit to be under 100 dollars. This kit will include PS Eye, a motion controller, and a game that is yet to be named. They also announced it will be bundled with the PlayStation 3 system, which has no price set yet. This holiday season will prove whether or not Sony can attract casual gamers anywhere near the astounding rate Nintendo’s Wii has since its release over three years ago. Sony is also not the only company developing new technology. Capcom, Activision, SEGA, Konami, Disney have all announced that they are developing titles compatible with the Move. The early press buzz from journalists who have had ha nds-on time with the new Move peripheral is strong. It appears the p e r iph e r a l i s very similar to the Wii motion controller in feel and function but with a few improvements. Move is more ergonomic, as it is rounded instead of squared off. The one-to-one interaction with onscreen elements is smoother and more refined and will provide gamers with a more immersive (and less frustratingly jittery) experience. Most importantly, the PS3 is high-definition, and with the addition of Move Sony is the first to the gate with its version “Wii HD.” But with the spotlight on new technology, one might miss what the show is all about: games. Crysis 2, Fable 3,
“Sony hopes to attract casual gamers with a Wii-like experience experience but with upgraded HD visuals.”
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Sony’s Move peripheral will cost $100 dollars for the starter kit, and will provide a better-than-Wii experience, according to Sony.
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a new Rock Band, Metroid: Other M, Civilization V, Hunted, and Mafia II all showed off previews with exciting new details that gamers everywhere have been clamoring for. A much-anticipated gaming service called OnLive also received attention. Since its reveal at GDC 2009, OnLive has been nearly absent from the headlines. At this year’s conference it’s back with new information and a release date for service. OnLive is a cloud gaming solution that will allow subscribers to play any game offered by the service on their PC or Mac using OnLive’s remote servers for the processing of the game. Gamers will be able to subscribe and play unlimited games without ever leaving home on July 17. The subscription cost is only 15 dollars, substantially lower than earlier projections of 25 dollars or more a month. Microconsole was also announced and will allow OnLive games to be streamed onto user’s television screens. This service will allow gamers without a high-end gaming rig to play games far beyond the capabilities of their current computer. If OnLive is able to come close to its promises
The OnLive service will allow gamers who do not own an expensive next-gen console to play the latest and greatest games on the market by employing cloud-computing technology.
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To compete with Nintendo’s ever-popular “Wii Sports,” Sony unveiled “Sports Champions,” which includes many of the same motion-controlled sports events but with the latest high-definition graphics.
of low lag, gamers everywhere might reconsider the way they play their favorite games. Along with the buzz regarding new hardware, software also had a strong GDC showing. “Green Day: Rock
Band” was displayed with new details to the game. It will include hits such as “American Idiot,” “Brain Stew/Jaded,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,”
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As often occurs with changes that effect a large number of spectators, not all fans are pleased with the shift. Sections 14 and 15 were widely regarded as an area where casual fans could relax and analytical fans could watch the plays unfold from above. “There are always going to be people that enjoyed the view from up there,” Johnson said. “You’re never going to get a consensus. But most of the feedback I’ve received has been positive.”
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stick in your life we would be happy to teach you how to play lacrosse.” Recently the team has been able to recruit a few more members. With that, the team hopes to implement more strict rules involving practice attendance in order to make the team better. “We are trying to be more serious and have people more committed,” Benedetto said. “In the past we were laid back. If you couldn’t come to practice it was okay because we didn’t have enough girls to play. But we are getting more girls and next season we are going to
In addition, though Johnson said a small sliver of the lower section will still be set aside for the visiting team’s band, most traveling fans will be sitting in what some might see as a less favorable area. Christy said planners kept this fact in mind. “This isn’t to spite the visitors,” Christy said. “This is to do what’s right for our students and our team.” Nash said she and her friends are excited to move closer and will probably show up earlier now that they stand a chance of getting better seats. “It’s good that we’re reevaluating it and looking at the students’ interests,” Nash said.
make practice a requirement. If you don’t have a certain attendance you can’t play in the games.” With lacrosse being more popular in the north compared to the south, the players understand the lack of participation. However, they still want to try and reach out to as many people as they can and teach them the game that they love. “We are a club team and lacrosse is not as big hear as it is up north, where I am from. But we are trying to open people’s eyes and promote lacrosse,” Benedetto said. “We have a lot of players who come out with no experience but are athletic and able to pick it up pretty easy. We just love it and want to show people how to play.”
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pus Recreation’s decision to make the playoffs harder to qualify for, they will likely be even more competitive than usual. “They changed the playoff structure this year,” said Geoff Mclawhorn, a senior in accounting. “Only teams with three wins or more during the regular season are in the playoffs. You will not have as many blowouts because you will not have all the real bad teams in the playoffs. During the regular season you normally have a couple teams in your bracket where it is 30 or 40 or 50-point games, but when you get in a lot closer games, it will obviously be a lot more intense. All the games will be good to watch.” The effect of the playoffs will do more than merely shrink the field and make blowouts less likely. The smaller playoff field will also be good because it will make the playoffs shorter and require teams to win fewer games, according to Seawell. “I like how they are cutting down the playoffs,” Seawell said. “You do not have to win twenty games to get to the championship this year. They used to take every single team from the bracket, no matter what, no matter how bad your record was.” While he said he expects postseason play to be more intense than regular season action, Mclawhorn, said he still sees a few heavy favorites among the smaller field of playoff teams. “There are still three or four teams that will probably win it,” Mclawhorn said. “Just like every year, there are three or four that are better than all the other teams.”
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Punter Ward suspended Redshirt freshman punter Chris Ward has been suspended indefinitely according to head coach Tom O’Brien. Ward will remain in school and will work with the support staff around him, but has been suspended from the the team. Ward was listed as the starting punter on the initial spring roster. Senior punter Jeff Ruiz has been asked back by the team’s staff after he considered transferring to a school closer to home. Source: Pack Pride
Baseball falls to Campbell 15-10 A 52-minute first inning saw both the Pack and Camels put up 12 of the 25 runs scored in the game. However, the Pack defense failed it fell to the Camels 15-10. The Pack gave up six unearned runs, proving to be the difference maker in the game. Kyle Wilson and Taron Senay paced the Wolfpack offensively as Wilson was 3-5 and Senay 1-4 with three rbi’s. Source: N.C. State Athletics
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Wednesday Women’s Tennis vs. Richmond J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center, 7 p.m. Men’s Tennis at Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C., 3 p.m.
Carter-Finley student section undergoes makeover Seating switch-up to move students OUT OF UPPER LEVELS AND into current visitor area, includes new, “family-friendly” area for graduate students, families Kate Shefte Sports Editor
This October, the South end zone of Carter-Finley Stadium will receive a color makeover. Last season, if a student arrived after kickoff, he or she would be directed towards sections 14 and 15 in the upper level to watch the game unfold. Allie Nash, a junior in arts applications, said she and her group of game-goers frequented those upper level seats. “I don’t think it’s fair for students to have to be way up there,” Nash said. “They’re not the worst seats, but I get sunburned every time and everyone down [in the lower levels] seem like they’re having a better time.” Now, sections 14 and 15 – which are made up of nearly 2,000 seats – will be removed from general
distribution and set aside for visiting how quickly sections 14 and 15 would fans. The student section will spill over fill up. The seating is better and it gives to sections 116-119, along with part of students a better motivation to try and section 115. Student Government and get into the stadium early,” Christy said. C h r i s t y s a id the State Athletic this movement is Department hope nothing new to almost the entire the ACC or colSouth end zone lege football as a will be filled with whole. students this fall. “It ’s one of Dick Christy, those things t he A ssociate where it’s been Athletics Directrending that way tor for External in a lot of stadiOperations, said Dick Christy Associate Athletic Director ums if they have the project was for the External Operations the f lexibility,” two years in the Christy said. “If making. Student you look back Government sampled its audience and compiled online 20 or 30 years ago, visiting teams got feedback to see if students would get be- some pretty decent seats. Demand [for hind the idea. He said the results were student tickets] has gone up as college football continues to grow, and that encouraging. “Students unfairly got screwed over by trend continues here.”
“The seating is better and it gives students a better motivation to try and get into the stadium early, um.”
Qualifying for basketball playoffs no longer a given
Friday Women’s Track and Field in Stanford Invite Palo Alto, Calif., All Day
With fewer playoff teams than in years past, the intramural basketball playoff season promises to offer better competition than ever
Men’s Track in Adidas Raleigh Relays, Day One Derr Track, All Day Women’s Track and Field in Adidas Raleigh Relays, Day One Derr Track, All Day Men’s Tennis vs. Clemson J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday Men’s Track in Adidas Raleigh Relays, Day Two Derr Track, All Day
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Club lacrosse coach Jen Duncan, a senior in animal science, blows her whistle at the players in front of her as Courtney Drummond, a sophomore in civil engineering, Alex Knudsen, freshman in graphic design, Courtney Sparr, sophomore in mechanical engineering, and Erin Ferris, freshman in biological sciences, hold their sticks up to catch the ball.
Club lacrosse looking to expand
Women’s Track and Field in Adidas Raleigh Relays, Day Two Derr Track, All Day
Lack of participation leads to struggles for team
Baseball vs. Miami Doak Field at Dail Park, 6:30 p.m.
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Women’s Track and Field in Stanford Invite Palo Alto, Calif., All Day Men’s Track in Stanford Invite Palo Alto, Calif., All Day Women’s Tennis at Clemson Clemson, S.C., 11 a.m. Softball vs. North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C., 1 and 3 p.m.
Did You know? Senior center fielder Kyle Wilson is tied for second in the ACC with 10 stolen bases this season.
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Thursday Softball at UNC Greensboro Greensboro, N.C., 3 and 5 p.m.
Baseball vs. Miami Doak Field at Dail Park, 6:30 p.m.
In addition, Student Government Athletics Chairman Jeffrey Johnson said non-traditional students, such as graduate students with families and friends, can still request seats through general distribution with the option of an alternate family seating option outside the general admission areas. Johnson said he was contacted by several graduate students who wanted to sit away from the raucous undergraduate crowd. “They didn’t want their family or small children exposed to us undergrads,” Johnson said. “[The student section] is not always the most well behaved at football games. This is an opportunity to reach out to graduate students who want to go out and support their team but want a more familyoriented section.”
Deputy Sports Editor
One of the most clichéd and overused statements in sports is that a player plays “for the love of the game.” However, this holds true for the women’s club lacrosse team which has struggled due to lack of participation this season. The team continues to go out and play in every game and tournament on its schedule, even though the team knows it will have to forfeit the game because it only has nine players able to commit so far. “We are struggling this year to get enough girls to fill a team, and to field a
full team you need 12 players on the field,” Courtney Sparr, a sophomore in mechanical engineering and a member of the team, said. “So what ends up happening is we get ten girls that are able to play and we have to forfeit and borrow players from the other team.” Despite the lack of participation, the team continues to go out and play, including this upcoming weekend when the team will travel to Appalachian State Saturday and Duke Sunday. But even in the likely event the team is unable to field a full team, the team will still go out and give 100 percent in the game. “We just want to go out there, play our hardest and have as much fun as we can, and that is what we are all about,” team captain Erica Benedetto, a senior in psychology, said. “We
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If you are interested in joining the club, contact Erica Benedetto at eabenede@ncsu. edu or show up at the lower intramural fields on Monday or Friday at 7:15.
are a club team. We aren’t Division-I. We don’t practice every day.” With the struggles the team has had over the course of the season fielding a full team, it is always looking for new members who are interested in playing and would be committed to playing, no matter their level of experience. “We are trying to find players that can commit themselves to games,” Sparr said. “If you have never touched a
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intimidated before the game starts,” Obi-Gwacham said. “Sometimes guys will walk up to me before the games and say, ‘man, you should not be playing, this is not fair.’ But usually they are just kidding around when they say that.” Tyler Everett Nash Seawell, a junior in Deputy Sports Editor business management who When some of the best plays on the club basketball basketball players on a cam- team and in three intramural pus of 30,000 students get leagues, co-rec, fraternity and together in any organized elite, said he is not the only game with bragging rights member of the club team inon the line, fierce competi- volved in intramurals. “Everytion is always one that is sure to enon the club sue. One team is on player in this some sor t year’s intraof intramumural field r a l te a m, who knows whether top-end talit is el ite ent when he o r m e n’s sees it is 6’ 6’’ open,” SeaKaycee Obijunior Nash Seawell well said. Gwacham, A nd t he a junior in human biology and former level of competition only member of the Wolfpack increases during the singleelimination playoff tournavarsity basketball team. “It is of course not like Div. ments at the end of each seaI basketball, but the kids are son, according to Seawell, one still pretty good,” Obi-Gwa- of Obi-Gwacham’s teammates cham said. “Some kids actu- on the elite-league team Soloally could have gone places man’s Soldeirs. “We definitely get after it a lot and played basketball but just did not and are playing more in playoffs, because you win or you go home,” Seawell intramurals here.” Obi-Gwacham said many said. “Some of the guys are seof the competitors he plays niors and have been trying to aga inst in int ra mura ls win the championship for four quickly recognize what they years, so it gets pretty intense sometimes.” are up against. But this year, thanks to Cam“Most of the time they do know that I used to play for State, so I guess they feel basketball continued page 7
“We definitely get after it a lot more in playoffs, because you win or you go home.”
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