Record-Setting Saturday — Technician 12/6/18

TECHNICIAN D E C EM B ER 6, 2018

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IN BRIEF:

POLICE BLOTTER 12/03/18

A quick look at the headlines outside of NC State

6:31 AM | DOOR ALARM - FORCED Baffin Hall Officers responded to door alarm and determined the door was secure.

House OKs voter ID rules

NEWS Active shooter policies compared, pg. 3

The North Carolina House voted 67-40 in favor of the recently written Senate bill describing valid IDs to be used in conjunction with the recently passed constitutional amendment regarding voter IDs. The bill will now return to the Senate to debate changes made in the House. Under the proposal, valid IDs would include a North Carolina drivers license, a U.S. passport, student IDs from University of North Carolina schools and several more options. All must be either unexpired or expired for no more than a year, unless they are military IDs, veteran identification cards or any expired IDs for voters over 65.

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OPINION Reflecting on religion: The importance of the Brickyard preachers, pg. 6

Robeson County sounded alarms last summer – now state is investigating election Election fraud in two North Carolina counties, Bladen and Roberson, is being investigated. The State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement is looking into the Roberson County Board of Elections’ procedures. The board has declined to certify results of the election race between Republican Mark Harris and Dan McCready due to issues including fraudulence related to absentee mail ballots.

The board also had concerns earlier in the campaign season about voter registration and absentee ballot volume. Roberson County reported that it received 1,000 voter registration forms from alreadyregistered voters.

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De-stress events to ease students before finals week, pg. 10

Does UNC need more police at student protests? Panel suggests creating mobile units.

In an appendix of the Silent Sam proposal, a panel of security experts recommended that UNC-Chapel Hill set up a “mobile force platoon” to respond to campus violence and civil disobedience. The panel also made a similar suggestion about creating a UNC system-wide mobile police force to respond to incidents at any university in it. The panel said that restoring the statue to campus may lead the university to face “a high risk of violence, civil disorder and property damage.”

SPORTS A look at NC State football’s new records, pg. 11

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7:02 AM | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Off Campus NCSUPD assisted RPD with a traffic accident on Western Blvd.

8:37 AM | MEDICAL ASSIST Western Manor Units responded to and transported non-student in need of medical assistance.

1:35 PM | INFORMATION UNIVERSITY University Plaza Officers responded to report of person preaching degrading messages towards women. Contact made with student whose group had the appropriate permissions to speak and were determined not to be in violation of university policy. No further issues reported.

10:04 PM | SEXUAL ASSAULT Sigma Nu Officers received a Campus Security Authority (CSA) report which indicates a sexual assault occurred at [Sigma Nu]. The student victim/ survivor reported to the CSA that they wish to remain anonymous. The nonaffiliated suspect was known to the victim/survivor. Appropriate resources have been provided by the CSA. Appropriate university personnel were notified.

11:04 PM | SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Delta Gamma Officers responded to report of van driving through the area very slowly. Unable to locate.

11:10 PM | DOOR ALARM - FORCED Baffin Hall Security responded to door alarm and determined the door was secure.

11:56 PM | TRAFFIC VIOLATION Varsity Dr. Student was cited for speeding.

3:11 PM | ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Off Campus NCSUPD assisted RPD by referring a student who they cited for shoplifting to the university.

3:31 PM | SKATEBOARD COMPLAINT West Dunn Building Officers responded to report of skateboarders in the area. Unable to locate.

COVER PHOTO BY DAVID TRACEY AND SINDY HUANG Senior running back Reggie Gallaspy Jr. was one of three Wolfpack players to set school records on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Gallaspy set the school record for single-season total touchdowns with 19 as the Wolfpack beat ECU 58-3.

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Active shooter policies compared Boz Kaloyanov

Assistant News Editor

A lockdown at William Peace University occurred Monday Dec. 3, following reports of a gunman on campus. After two hours, police confirmed there was no threat. William Peace University, as well as NC State, have guidelines for students in place, to help in situations like these.

According to the William Peace University Student Handbook, in the event of an emergency, the university notifies individuals through its Pacer Alert system, an external public address system, instruction from staff, an additional warning system, and the university’s website.

The handbook explains students should follow certain guidelines during an emergency. Individuals involved should listen for information provided by the university and follow instructions, remain calm, avoid using elevators and know marked exits.

Instructions specifically regarding active shooter situations are also included.

If the shooter’s location is known to be in a building, those informed should attempt to notify anyone to avoid the building as soon as possible. Call 911, but be prepared for the system to be overwhelmed, and provide name, location of the incident, number of shooters, if known, a description of them and potential injuries.

NC State has a similar policy, when it comes to active shooter scenarios, but there is less information on what to do regarding the police’s involvement. Both universities advise that individuals make decisions ultimately based on current circumstances, and acknowledge that situations may change quickly.

In the event individuals are stranded inside a building, the William Peace

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handbook advises barricading the door, turn off the lights and close the window blinds, and avoid line of sight with hallways. Be as quiet as possible, stay in the room until the police have given an all clear sign. When police arrive, remain calm, and avoid making quick movements or yelling.

NC State’s guidelines are very similar, suggesting barricading doors, blocking line of sight and turning off lights. Additionally, NC State advises taking cover behind dense, solid objects whenever possible, in an attempt to stop bullets.

John Everett, a fourth-year studying simulation and game design, said very little information was relayed to students, which did not help the situation.

“I was walking out of my room to go get lunch, and [I read] there was a lockdown, potential gunman on campus,” Everett said. “So I stayed here, that’s fine. Like 20 minutes later, Raleigh Police on campus.

We didn’t hear anything for about another hour. Nothing being posted on the school website. I was getting more from just reading what different newspapers [were saying].”

Since 1951, there have been 17 school shootings in the state of North Carolina, two of which happened in this year. None have occurred in the Raleigh area.

The first of this year occurred at Wake Forest University on Jan. 20, and involved a student getting fatally shot at a party around 1 a.m. The second was at the David W. Butler High School on Oct. 29, where Bobby McKeithen, a sophomore, was shot and killed.

More information on NC State’s policies can be found on the Emergency Management & Mission Continuity website.

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NC State Dining accomodates students with allergies Daniel Gilliam

Assistant Video Editor

To ensure student safety, NC State Dining works to prevent allergens such as gluten, nuts and fish from contaminating food across all of its locations.

Lisa Eberhart, registered dietitian and director of nutrition and wellness, spoke about what dining does to prevent crosscontamination. She considers NC State to be cutting-edge with regards to allergen safety.

“Many universities have decided ‘if you have an allergy we’re going to make your food separately, and then if you have a peanut allergy we’re just going to ban peanuts and tree nuts from the campus,’” Eberhart said. “NC State decided to go a different route … We decided we’d try to mark our foods down to the ingredient level for every item on campus so students would know what’s in their food, and that’s been very successful. I think we have fewer allergy incidents here than places where they do this total restriction for people.”

According to Eberhart, around 700 students have identified themselves to the university as having food allergies. These students receive emails whenever dining has special events, such as the Thanksgiving dinner at the dining halls, which include out-of-the-ordinary allergens like pecans in pecan pie.

“We give the students their bill of rights,” Eberhart said. “They’re allowed to talk to the chef, they’re allowed to ask for things that are going keep them safe, and that’s worked really well for NC State.”

Many retail locations on campus, such as Jason’s Deli, have what’s called a “purple preparation” kit, which can be used upon request. According to Eberhart, this contains items such as purple knives, cutting boards and gloves. This is so that both the student and the employee preparing the food know that there are no allergens contaminating the board and knife, which are washed after use.

Scott Curtner, manager of Clark Dining Hall, emphasized that dining employees do not deviate from recipes to ensure food safety.

“If you’re following a recipe, then it has already been tested for nutritional analysis, allergen analysis,” Curtner said. “If

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As one of the three different dining halls on campus, Fountain Dining Hall claims to make an effort to recognize ingredients that may cause allergic reactions to students with food allergies by identifying allergy-causing foods. Fountain Dining Hall was built in 1982 and named after former English professor Alvin M. Fountain.

you deviate outside of that recipe, then the possibility of a cross contamination could greatly occur, and it could turn out to be a bad thing.”

He also said that surfaces and equipment used to prepare food containing specific allergens are not used to prepare any other foods until everything has been cleaned and sanitized.

“If you’re going to fry fish, then whatever fryer that was used, that’s the only thing that can be fried in that oil, is fish,”

Curtner said. “If you have fried fish for lunch and you’re not going to have fried fish for dinner, then after lunch, that oil is thrown away, and the fryer is cleaned and sanitized and fresh oil is put in.”

Eberhart described how the recent outbreak of E. coli in romaine lettuce was addressed by dining.

“It was just starting to be talked about, and we got rid of all romaine on campus,” Eberhart said. “We actually sent out people to make sure that it happened. We’d

go out and ask people to order a Caesar salad and see what they would get, and everybody got rid of everything.”

According to Eberhart, the employees serving the food, the manager of the establishment and the electronic kiosks located in dining areas are the best points of contact for anyone with specific concerns about their food. More information about allergen safety and other nutritional concerns can be found at Dining’s nutrition webpage.

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NC State coordinates with Lime, impounds Bird Lauren Greene Correspondent

Bird, an electric scooter rental service, does not have a contract with NC State University to operate on campus, resulting in many scooters impounded by the university since their arrival in Raleigh.

Lime, which came to NC State over a year ago, has brought bikes, e-bikes and scooters to campus.

According to Mike Kennon, assistant director of planning and operations at NCSU Transportation, the university has a contract with Lime, whereas Bird does not. Over the past year, t he university received positive feedback from students using the LimeBikes, which were the first Lime product introduced on the campus.

Ken non e xplained that while the university has a relationship with Lime, Bird scooters are technically not allowed.

“We do not have an agreement with Bird, so Bird scooters are impounded,” Kennon said.

“I think the confusion is about when we started our program with Lime; Bird scooters came to the city of Raleigh, not the university necessarily, without any agreement or permission and put a bunch of scooters on the streets that eventually found their way to campus.”

Kennon discussed the procedure for Bird scooters found on campus.

“Close to 300 Bird scooters have been impounded,” Mike said. “If we find a Bird scooter on campus, we store it, take a picture and notify Bird. We remind them that they are not licensed to operate on campus, and that we have their scooters.”

NC State does not have a contract with Bird. The company does not have customer service representatives available, which makes issues difficult to resolve.

“The reason that Bird does not have

an agreement with the university is that Bird’s business model is such that they do not have any employees here in Raleigh,” Kennon said. “All they have are contract employees that collect scooters at night to charge them. We really have no customer service.”

Lime, on the other hand, has representatives available to NC State. Thomas Hardiman, director of the Office of Student Conduct, explained the procedure for damages to the company’s products.

The university is prevented from collecting fees by law, but in cases of damage, students are required to pay Lime directly, according to Hardiman.

“Any time a stud e nt i nt e nt i o n ally or reck lessly damages the Lime bikes or scooters … t h rou g h st udent conduct, we requ i re t hem to pay rest it ut ion.”

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“It is a f lat fee of $600 for a bike or a scooter. We have had students try to do tricks with the scooters and actually broke them in half. We have also had students who have thrown the LimeBikes off buildings. We require them to pay restitution and provide us with documentation that they actually paid Lime the money they owe for breaking whatever it was they damaged.”

Lime protects their scooters from those who might damage them by notifying Lime of the individual who last accessed the scooter before it was damaged, according to Hardiman.

Hardiman explained that these incidents have not been a reoccurring thing.

“There has only been a handful of incidents Lime-related, and an even smaller number where something has been damage,” Hardiman said.

Kennon discussed that the university has no preference between a Lime scooter or Bird scooter, but Bird does not have any customer service to handle problems.

“We have also had students who have thrown the LimeBikes off buildings.

We require them to pay restitution and provide us with documentation that they actually paid Lime the money they owe for breaking whatever it was they damaged. ”

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A Bird scooter stands outside of the Weisiger-Brown Athletic Facility on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

The electric scooters are part of a vehicle-sharing program which has been established in cities across the U.S., including Raleigh. Some Bird scooters can be seen around NC State’s campus.

Lime also has perks for NC State students that many people are unaware of.

“Lime has agreed to offer half off their e-products to students that use their NCSU email to register,” Kennon said.

“It is only 50 cents to unlock the scooter and seven cents a minute, versus a dol-

lar to unlock it and 15 cents a minute.

A lot of students are paying full price to unlock the Birds when you can ride the Lime for half the price.”

NCSU Transportation is still working with Bird to reduce the number of Bird scooters on campus.

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Thoughts from our readers: A selection of comments sent to us from readers in short form over the past week, with their sources listed below.

In Response to: “Renovations need greater transparency, student input at D.H. Hill”

“You claim that the renovation will create less study space; I’m guessing you don’t know that the renovation is removing books from certain floors and creating more study and work space. We cannot make the library better without renovating it. Although I represent graduate students on the committee, Sophie Holmes is the representative from Student Senate. Interestingly enough, Greg Raschke, Director of the Libraries, will be coming to Student Senate soon to talk about the Hillsborough Street entrance and the stacks renovation. I urge you attend.”

-Anderson Shumate, via Facebook

In Response to: “EDITORIAL: Difficulty, availability of fitness classes unfair to students”

“This opinion piece could have benefited from some more facts/ context. For example ... has the number of fitness classes or available seats increased as student population has increased?

What percentage of students are currently accommated by the offerings; of those available seats how many are restricted?”

-Hailey Queen, via Facebook

In Response to: “‘It’s okay to be white’ flyers are not okay”

“Who puts up “It’s okay to be white” flyers on college campuses?”

-Lindsay Ayling, via Twitter

Reflecting on religion: The importance of the Brickyard preachers My grandfather always told me to never discuss religion and politics with others. While I used to agree with this sentiment, I have come to realize that for college students, it is important Zack for us to talk about these Jenio complex issues with others Staff Columnist in order to form our ideas.

As a result of never wanting to discuss these sensitive issues with others, I didn’t truly have an opinion that was my own regarding organized religion. It wasn’t until this past summer — after my first experience being shouted at by one of the Brickyard preachers — that I actually began to create my own opinions about religion.

Walking through the NC State Brickyard on any average weekday can often be met with various shouts and yells of someone preaching the Christian text. The Brickyard preachers — local men and women that sermonize teachings of the Bible on NC State’s campus — have become a Wolfpack norm.

T he Br ick y a rd preachers serve an important role to students that pass within earshot of them: they force students to have their own opinion when it comes to religion.

Whether a student agrees or disagrees with what the minister is saying is less critical to this argument, but what matters is that the student must form an opinion.

The Brickyard preachers, although sometimes intense (for example, when they tell students they are condemned to hell), are presenting a perspective concerning religion, God and other theological ideas. Stephen Morris, a media intern for Gospel of God Ministries and a ‘Brickyard preacher,’ shared the importance of his presence on campus to offer a different perspective.

“Being here at a public university, you’re not going to get, in your classes, a biblical understanding about the world, and it’s hardly going to play a part in most philosophical classes.” Morris said. “In education, usually

this form of biblical belief will get shunned.

So it definitely allows for a Christian worldview to be proclaimed and made known.”

It is very easy for anyone to be ignorant if they never choose to hear about religion, but when it’s being forced on your ears as you walk into the Atrium, you can’t ignore it. “[The purpose] is to bring the word of God to people,” Morris said. “So, we believe that people are in need of the message of reconciliation, and that, by proclaiming the good news, people can be transformed; they can be brought out of death and brought into light.”

Although Morris means to bring others to the “light of God,” this statement reminded me of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, in which an individual can be brought into the light of knowledge from the cave of ignorance.

Plato’s main point is that once an individual sees the light, they can no longer act with the same blissful ignorance that they had in the cave. Likewise, with the Brickyard preachers, once you are exposed to their perspective, you are not able to stay content with ignorance and a lack of an opinion.

As an informed and critically thinking student body, we need to have opinions on topics that are sensitive, controversial and important within our nation. Additionally, we need to hear from other sides so that, even if we hear opposing viewpoints, we are forced to think more critically about our viewpoints. Moreover, when we think more about our opinions, we strengthen and understand why we agree with them rather than believing something told to us by a parent or another authority figure.

As Malcolm X once said, “A man who stands for nothing will fall for everything.”

We need opinions, and we sometimes need a nudge to think about those opinions. Even though the Brickyard preachers all have various perspectives on the religion of Christianity, they force us to think about our opinions of religion to ensure that they are our own and based on our morals and values.

“As an informed and critically thinking student body, we need to have opinions on topics that are sensitive, controversial and important within our nation.”

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Radio has its place: Locally and on the internet Radios: they’re in our cars, sure, but we don’t really give them a second thought. Besides, with Spotify and Pandora and the million other music streaming ser vices, Colin it seems more and more McKnight every day like the radio is Staff Columnist going to go the same way of the dinosaurs.

But it shouldn’t. There’s definitely a threat to the medium there, but there’s so much history and purpose behind it.

Music, news, opinions, it’s the one-stop shop for all that and way more with the press of a button or the spin of a knob. But it’s usually placed next to digital broadcasting as competition, when in reality, it could be a great friendship. Whether you’re strict or loose with what “real radio” is, it’s clear that the industry needs to adapt to survive, and it should, because

it’s a unique medium unlike any other.

NC State communication professor Fredessa Hamilton worked for years in the radio broadcasting business, and she sees several problems arising for current radio. She notes the development of streaming as giving the average media consumer the ability to listen to whatever they want, whenever they want, and more easily input their opinions on the quality of the service with “like” buttons and other features. She added, “More than likely, I believe the beginning of the end for radio was when you put a mini-plug inside a car, and plug in anything you want.”

Personally, public radio is a necessity for me. I drive a lot, and those trips would be so much more boring if it weren’t for public radio. My friend jokes that he can’t listen for more than five minutes without falling asleep because of their voices, but public radio is more than just that.

It provides news coverage on all levels, from downtown Raleigh to the other side of the world. Additionally, many radio programs broadcast features and stories with journalistic quality on par with any other outlet.

But my desire for AM/FM to stick around doesn’t have much impact on its actual longevity. Some say it’s thriving, some say it’s dying. Truly, I’m partial to the former, but that’s if you’re willing to stretch the definition of that word “radio” a little bit.

“Digital is where the market is moving, and it’s what listeners crave,” SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe told Music Business Worldwide. “Rather than doubling-down on a declining business, radio should seek a commonsense solution that recognizes the new reality of the marketplace.”

Podcasts, for example, have recently exploded in popularity. A couple-hourslong episode of various personalities sitting around talking about your favorite topic — such as history, politics or technology — have become a common occurrence on many people’s phones, iPods or other media players. I believe accepting trends like this, and others, is how radio will stick around.

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Sunshine Chang, third-year studying computer engineering

Some don’t like it at all, but the definition of “radio” should not be tied to certain technology, or formats. As Hamilton told me, some stations are already making that jump. Many stations, like WUNC, have livestreams of their broadcasts available on their home page. It’s a small step, but embracing the digital could take the medium in great new directions.

But hope isn’t lost for fans of original AM/FM either. Hamilton has a suggestion for “true” radio if it ever wants to see a return to power: go hyper-local. She suggests finding a “niche”: smaller stations playing local and locally interested music and artists, along with featuring local neighborhood issues and news. Interaction with and the development of local culture could get it back on its feet.

It’s a scary thought. The internet was once commonly stereotyped as some niche concept, but it has exploded in popularity to the point of endangering the living space of almost every other outlet, like the radio. So, it’s understandable why some fear the future, but that’s unnecessary. Embracing new technology and connecting with local communities might be what saves an outlet that’s been around for a large chunk of our nation’s existence.

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Redshirt senior Jamal Morris holds down Appalachian State’s Irvin Enriquez at Reynolds Coliseum on Dec. 4, 2018. Morris won the bout with a 10-4 victory, increasing the lead over the Mountaineers 10-0. The Wolfpack won 29-9.

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NC State player Tariq Wilson struggles against Appalachian State’s Codi Russell in Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Wilson won over Russell 5-2 in their match, and the Wolfpack won 29-9 overall.

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Redshirt freshman Zurich Storm takes down Appalachian State’s Andy Richard on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Reynolds Coliseum. The Wolfpack won 29-9.

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Redshirt senior Jamal Morris holds down Appalachian State’s Irvin Enriquez at Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The Wolfpack won over Appalachian State 29-9.

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NC State’s Thomas Bullard fights against Appalachian State’s Michael Elliott at Reynolds Coliseum on Dec. 4, 2018. The Wolfpack won 29-9 over App State.

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Redshirt sophomore Hayden Hidlay holds down Appalachian State’s Angel Najar at Reynolds Coliseum on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Hidlay won the final match before the break with a score of 10-2. The Wolfpack won against Appalachian State 29-9.

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De-stress events to ease students before finals week Rachael Davis Staff Writer

Finals week can be a very stressful time for many students, filled with endless procrastination, study sessions and sleepless nights.

However, many events around campus in this final week of classes are tailored to help students relieve stress during one of the most hectic times of the year. The University Activities Board (UAB)’s Time to Finesse, for example, aims to help students learn how to be ready to tackle their final exams.

Toni Contini, a fourth-year studying communication and the speakers and professional development chair of UAB, says she and vice chair Emily Klawitter wanted to host an event that would be beneficial for students. Contini stated that her goal for this event was to combine fun with education.

“The main purpose of Time to Finesse is to teach students the importance of time management and how to better maximize their time through scheduling and planning out their day-to-day, as well as weekly and month schedules,” Contini said. “Time management is

essential during finals week, so you can maximize your studying and personal break time.”

Contini said Time to Finesse will be taking place on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Student Involvement Suite on the fourth floor of Talley Student Union. This event is not only led by members of the board, but will also have professionals present to assist and guide the participants. Marcy Bullock, the director of professional development in the Career Development Center, will be facilitating the event.

“The first section of the event is focused on time management,” Contini said. “Marcy Bullock will have a PowerPoint and go through some myths and the benefits of time management, as well as what time management really looks like and how you can adapt it into your daily routine.”

Contini also stated that there will be a break after the first section, followed by an interactive workshop that is open to all participants.

“At the workshop, there will be a packet students can write in,” Contini said. “The packet will contain basic tips about how to get yourself more organized, whether it be for finals or life in general. In addition, there will be a time grid

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where students can actually practice mapping out their time throughout finals week.”

In addition, students can write down their desired grade for each final they have to take.

Then, they can practice allotting study time for each class and the material they have to learn.

A yoga event will also be hosted by Sullivan Hall to help students de-stress before finals.

Kennedy Woodward, a first-year studying life sciences and a floor representative for Sullivan Hall, believes that yoga is a great way to relieve stress and easy for anyone to do and enjoy.

As mentioned by Woodward, the event, which is taking place on Dec. 6, is Sullivan Hall’s activity of the month. The floor representatives from Sullivan will be leading yoga on the first floor of Sullivan from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Yoga helps you release endorphins and focus on your breathing to help calm you down,” Woodward said. “It’s a time to stop worrying about everything that is going on around you and to clear your mind. The Sullivan Hall Council is also trying to emphasize the importance of healthy eating by providing some easy, healthy snacks that are good for your body around this stressful time.”

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Woodward also said that Chipotle will be catering the event, and in addition, there will be plenty of healthy snacks like granola bars and a trail mix station.

These events are only two of the many events taking place on campus as this semester comes to a close, with many other organizations and halls hosting their own. To see what events are occurring on campus through the end of the year, check NC State’s University Calendars, the Get Involved events page or UAB’s events calendar. Students living on campus can also keep an eye out for postings of hall-specific events.

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A look at NC State football’s new records OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION PUTS PLAYERS PAST MILESTONES Andrew Schnitker Sports Editor

This season for NC State football was one for the record books, quite literally. The Wolfpack broke and set a number of school records in 2018, many of them in the regular-season finale against East Carolina.

Let’s take a look at some of the records that were broken and what they mean.

Single-season total touchdowns: Senior running back Reggie Gallaspy Jr., 19 Who held it last: T.A. McLendon scored 18 total touchdowns in 2002.

Why it’s significant: Gallaspy waited three years for his chance to be NC State’s starting running back. He’s dealt with injuries both throughout his career and throughout this season, and worked his tail off to get to this point. Gallaspy’s fivetouchdown game at UNC will be forever etched in NC State lore.

“It’s like he’s become the spirit of our team, with everything that he’s gone through,” head coach Dave Doeren said.

“He’s so tough, and it’s been a special season.”

Gallaspy grabbed the bull by the horns as NC State’s feature back this season, running for 1,014 yards on 214 carries. He’s the third straight running back to go over 1,000 yards, following in the footsteps of Nyheim Hines and Matt Dayes before him.

This is only the second time in school history NC State has had a 1,000-yard back in three straight seasons, which is a testament to the work of offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford and the “Band of Brothers” in the trenches, along with the talented, hardworking running backs that have come through.

Single-season receptions: Redshirt junior receiver Jakobi Meyers, 89 Who held it last: Torry Holt, who sits third in NC State history with 191 catches and first in receiving yards with 3,379, caught 88 passes in 1998.

Why it’s significant: Anytime you pass Torry Holt in the NC State record books, it’s a big deal. Holt is widely considered the best receiver in NC State history (Kelvin Harmon could have something to say about that) and went on to have a star NFL career with the St. Louis Rams.

Meyers broke Holt’s record in just 11 games, as he missed one due to injury. NC State’s slot man showed his ability to make routine catches, spectacular catches, juke

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out defenders in the open field and be a safety blanket on third down.

“It’s just disbelief,” Meyers said. “I can’t even put it into words. I just couldn’t believe it at first. I didn’t realize I was that first until somebody told me, and I was like, ‘wow.’ And then they told me told me

ing yards, as Harmon had 1,186, giving NC State two 1,000-yard receivers in the same season for the first time in program history.

“When you have an inside target and an outside target and a run game, it’s challenging on defense,” Doeren said. “We

“This is only the second time in school history NC State has had a 1,000-yard back in three straight seasons , which is a testament to the work of offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford” who had the record before, and I was like ‘wow, that’s really crazy.’ It makes you feel good about yourself.”

Meyers finished the season with 89 catches for 1,028 yards and four touchdowns. He actually did not lead NC State in receiv-

face that with our defense when you face some of the offenses in our league. You can’t lean one way and get away with it…

I think Kelvin and Jakobi really benefit from each other.”

Single-season field goals: Freshman

kicker Chris Dunn, 21 Who held it last: Josh Czajkowski made 20 field goals in 2010, as did Marc Primanti in 1996.

Why it’s significant: It’s no secret NC State’s field-goal kickers have been an issue in recent years. NC State finished 124th out of 130 eligible teams in field-goal percentage in 2017, and 122nd in 2016. The Wolfpack struggled to make even routine field goals in those seasons, and in 2016, it cost the team at least two games.

Dunn came in as a freshman among all that talk about kicking woes (in a position that is largely mental) and made the kicks he needed to make, connecting on 21 of 24 field goal attempts.

“It’s an amazing moment,” Dunn said.

“I’m still taking it all in, being able to hit that field goal to set the record and then be able to take it in with [senior punter A.J. Cole], [senior long snapper Tyler Griffiths] and the whole line, really. It was just amazing, but I’m still trying to develop and keep getting better.”

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Remembering the legacy of Jim Valvano Alec Sawyer

Assistant Sports Editor

“Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.”

That is the famous motto of the V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded 25 years ago by legendary NC State men’s basketball coach Jim Valvano. Valvano led the Wolfpack to a national championship in 1983, but his impact on the world and NC State extends so much further than just basketball, and he was given his due recognition by the university Wednesday night.

In front of a packed crowd in Reynolds

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Coliseum, the place where Valvano won 121 games, NC State dedicated the arena area of the building to the late Valvano, who died from cancer in 1993. It officially became the James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday night when the Wolfpack took on Western Carolina.

Valvano meant a lot to NC State on the court, leading the Pack to its second national title on one of college basketball’s most memorable Cinderella runs. But basketball is just a game.

What has become much more a part of Valvano’s legacy than his wild running

around the court in ’83, looking for anyone to hug, is the V Foundation. Valvano announced the charity at a famous speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards, a speech that is shown every year during ESPN’s Jimmy V Week, which is currently ongoing.

It wa s a speech t hat inspired and will still inspire anyone who listens to it.

Valvano was sick when he gave it, knowing he didn’t have much time. But that speech was powerful. Unforgettable. It launched an organization that has now raised over $200 million for cancer research.

It was a speech that showed the man Valvano truly was and the things that were important to him. It was a speech filled with humor from a man who was approaching his end. It was a speech filled with thoughts and advice from a coach whose legacy still lives on today at NC State.

“There are three things we all should do every day,” Valvano said that night.

“We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think.

You should spend some time in thought.

Number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think and you cry, that’s a full

day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”

Those words have lived on, and now 25 years later the V Foundation is still touching lives.

A n d t h a t ’s w h at m attered most to Valvano, who said in t hat spe ech t hat the money raised “may not save my life.

It may save my children’s lives. It may save someone you love.”

Now, Valvano’s name can’t be missed when you walk into Reynolds, with big, bold letters that say “Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum” adorning the walls on each side of the court. Valvano’s name has now joined legendary women’s coach Kay Yow’s in Reynolds, who also died of cancer and has the court named after her.

With his statue outside and his arena inside, Valvano is now fully part of Reynolds Coliseum. His legacy should never be forgotten by those at NC State, and this honor will help make certain that Valvano will be carried forever by the Wolfpack.

“Cancer can take away all my physical abilities,” Valvano said to wrap up that famous speech. “It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry me forever. I thank you, and God bless you all.”

“It was a speech that showed the man Valvano truly was and the things that were important to him”

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Make room for the casual fans, bandwagoners Aditi Dholakia Staff Writer

Listen, there has to be something done about the excessive gatekeeping in sports fan culture. Being asked, several times, to prove your loyalty to or knowledge about something you’re passionate about is exhausting, especially for people who are casual fans or those just starting to get involved.

Everyone’s heard the questions, tried to rehearse the answers — Oh, you’re a fan of this team? Well, can you name three somewhat obscure facts about it? No? Oh, must not be a real fan, then. It’s humiliating to even the most intense fans, and especially downright off-putting to people just getting into sports.

In today’s hyper-intensive sports environment, with national and international scrutiny applied to every aspect of a sport, from the team, to the location, to the number of fans in attendance, being a casual fan, or even a new-to-the-sport fan, is almost impossible. I say this from experience.

As someone who grew up only passively invested in a couple sports here and there, largely by association with people who were much more intensely involved rather t ha n my ow n personal interest, I’m very familiar with feeling overwhelmed and unwelcome amongst fans of any particular sport. I’m also extremely familiar with being called a bandwagon fan, simply because of my historically less than enthusiastic approach to sports in general, let alone specific teams.

It seems that if one isn’t a die-hard fan of a particular team, then one can’t be a fan at all, and this mindset is poisoning what is otherwise supposed to be communitybuilding entertainment and fun.

For those who aren’t aware, “bandwagon” culture is a phenomenon that essentially persecutes anyone who dares get invested in or become a fan of something after it’s gained popularity. In the world of sports, the phrase is typically applied to people who “suddenly” become fans of a player or a team after they’ve won a few titles and grown in popularity.

Bandwagon culture is often applied to

people who aren’t otherwise typically considered sports fans — women, queer people, people with disabilities, and so on, and is seen as something that tends to discredit one’s investment in a particular player or team. They can’t be real fans, because they just jumped on the bandwagon.

The question stands, then: What’s so wrong with being a bandwagon fan? A fan who’s just now getting into a particular sport, or a particular team (whether or not that team has a winning record)? Professional sports are, from the fan’s perspective, meant to be forms of entertainment, above all else. Sports events started out as a way for the working class to step away from their hard-working lives and relax via entertainment by watching people fight or play a game in front of them.

If someone is a bandwagon fan after a particular team has racked up significant wins, doesn’t that mean that the fan is making informed decisions as to who to pay attention to when developing a new interest in sports?

Sara Novic of ESPNW puts it best: “bandwagon sports fans are following a team not in spite, but because of the evidence -- the wins that team has already accrued. The decision is far more i n for med a nd rational than the blind loyalty to a team we love for the sake of always having loved.”

Alienating casual or bandwagon fans from any fan base inherently negates the existence and base purpose of sports altogether. Moreover, it continues to enforce the male-dominated gatekeeper effect that exists in sports fandoms, which ultimately does nothing to encourage more diversity and representation in sports overall. Excluding bandwagon fans leaves no room for fresh perspectives or the chance for change in otherwise toxic sporting culture.

There’s nothing wrong with being a diehard fan of something — of being so invested in the success of a particular player or team that it feels like you, yourself, are the one succeeding or failing with every win or loss. What needs to be understood is that there’s also nothing wrong with being a casual observer or even a bandwagon fan who’s along for a winning ride.

“It seems that if one isn’t a diehard fan of a particular team, then one can’t be a fan at all”

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Walker leading Hornets to playoff push

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Shrijan Tallury Staff Writer

With the NBA season being a quarter of the way through, we are taking a look at how the Charlotte Hornets are shaping up in the 2018-19 season.

Fortunate to be playing in the Eastern Conference, the Hornets currently sit in 8th place with an 11-12 record, which would be good for just 13th in the west.

Only a half of a game back from the southeast division leader, the Orlando Magic, the Hornets have a great chance to make the playoffs this season.

Led by guard Kemba Walker, the Hornets have experienced quite the up-anddown season so far. Beating some of the best teams like the Bucks and Celtics while losing to the likes of the Cavaliers and Hawks has made for a confusing assessment of the team’s true ability.

Walker has been the one consistency for the team, averaging a career-high 26.5 points, 6.2 assists and 3.3 3-pointers made, while expanding his role as the vocal leader and heart of the squad.

Numbers like these are what led the Hornets to the playoffs the last time they were there in 2016, so it’s going to be up to Walker to maintain his production

throughout the remaining 59 games.

In what has been the highlight so far for Charlotte, Walker dropped a combined 103 points in a two-game span. The greater came in a 60-point effort, the highest scoring by a single player in the NBA this season, which resulted in a home loss against the 76ers because Jimmy Butler hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Sixers a 122-119 victory. Walker followed this performance with a 43-point outburst against the Celtics the following night to give the home crowd the victory it was waiting for.

As seen in their loss to the Sixers, a big factor in making the playoffs will be Charlotte’s ability to win close games. They post a +3.7 score differential, which is good for fourth in the east behind the Bucks, Celtics, and Raptors, meaning they should be

higher up in the standings than they are.

Their inability to win games decided by five or fewer points has hampered their stance in the league. Having lost eight of eleven of those games, head coach James Borrego will need to take some of that Spurs end-of-game knowledge and impart it on this young Hornets team.

With the recent shoulder injury to forward Marvin Williams, Borrego will look to rookie Miles Bridges to fill the void of points and rebounds left by the starter.

Bridges has yet to start a game and is averaging 7.9 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from long range.

He has already proven to be a capable NBA player with those numbers, but the increase in minutes will hopefully allow for more development and confidence

from the Michigan State product.

Another bright spot for the Hornets has been the ascension of shooting guard Jeremy Lamb, who is easily having the best season of his career. Having started every game this year, Lamb is currently second on the team in points and rebounds, averaging 15.2 and 5.4, respectively, while posting a 17.8 player efficiency rating.

Lamb’s 3-point shooting and defensive prowess will be key for the Hornets toward the end of the season and playoffs, when those are the two of the most highly valued skills.

Overall, the Hornets are in a good spot to make the playoffs, but will need to focus internally on closing out games and performing more consistently in order to truly see the success that has been long lost in the Queen City.

“Walker has been the one consistency for the team

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