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A quick look at the headlines in and outside of NC State

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Eight NC State researchers elected to American Association for the Advancement of Science Eight faculty members have been elected to the AAAS, the world’s largest scientific society and publisher of the Science journal. NC State has the sixth highest number of fellows out of all universities this year. Duke had five fellows nominated, and UNC Chapel Hill had four.

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Shooting at Duke Hospital highlights issues with policing and gun control

Celebrate Black History Month with events from the AACC

Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson: Leading NC State on and off the field

Thursday, Feb. 3, 4-6 p.m. AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

Free The AACC kicks off Black History Month with its first-ever speed friending event. Students will have the opportunity to meet other likeminded individuals at Witherspoon on Thursday.

BLACKS IN WAX Thursday, Feb. 11, noon AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

Free The Blacks in Wax live museum will return to the AACC this month. By portraying noble historical figures, the NC State community will celebrate and honor Black history.

Frozen iguanas fall from trees in Florida

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Free The AACC and Women’s Center will collaborate in a gallery opening to celebrate Black female musical artists for Black History Month. Attendees will be able to tune into Spotify and engage in fruitful conversation with their peers.

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British fugitive breaks parole — and the internet

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Free Ever wanted to build your social media presence? The AACC will be hosting a panel discussion featuring three Black creators later this month to inform students how to use social media content to create an audience and cultivate a voice online.

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British authorities are looking for Jonathan Cahill, a convicted burglar who they believe violated parole. After publishing a wanted post, the picture of Cahill sparked an intense reaction from women on social media. One woman claimed he could “break and enter [her] premises any time.”

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With the falling temperatures in Florida also comes falling iguanas. The cold temperatures cause the cold-blooded invasive species to enter a sort of coma which then results in their plummeting from the trees. Most of them survive and reawaken when the temperatures rise. The National Weather Service Miami tweeted joking about the falling reptiles earlier this week.

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Lawmakers propose all NC schools teach about Greensboro Four sit-in On Tuesday, three members of NC’s congressional delegation introduced a resolution that would encourage all schools to teach about the Greensboro Four sit-in. In 1960, four Black N.C. A&T University students conducted a sit-in at a department store lunch counter for only serving white customers. They inspired similar sit-ins by 700,000 others in the state.

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PANELISTS DISCUSS EXPERIENCES FOR MLK ACTIVE CITIZENRY SERIES

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As a part of its MLK Active Citizenry Series, Student Leadership and Engagement held a panel discussion on Jan. 20 called Policymaking While Black. The event featured five panelists who discussed their experiences as Black women policymakers and elected officials at the local and state level. Wanya Ward, a master’s student in higher education administration and a graduate service assistant at Student Leadership and Engagement, moderated the panel discussion. “For the [MLK] Active Citizenry Series we wanted to give participants the opportunity to learn about both basic and complex governmental systems and give them insight on how they can become a part of our ever evolving political world,” Wanya said. Among the panelists was Erica Porter, chair of the Wake County Board of Elections; Monika Johnson-Hostler, member of the Wake County School Board; Sydney Batch, North Carolina senator of District 17; Stormie Forte, member of Raleigh City Council representing District D; and Shinica Thomas, Wake County Commissioner of District 6. One theme of discussion was the many firsts among the women. Porter is the first Black woman to hold the position of chair on Wake County Board of Elections, Batch is the first Black person to serve in her Senate district and Forte is the first Black woman to serve on the city council. “We are in 2022, and we are all talking about our firsts,” Batch said. “We are all Black women who are very accomplished,

and we are still in a position where we are saying we are just making strides.” The discussion then moved to the panelists discussing going the extra mile to prove themselves and represent their constituents. Johnson-Hostler used an example of an incident that occurred shortly after her election.

This should not be a full-time job, but it has really become full time. -Erica Porter

“I represent two small municipalities in Wake County, and I went to the first municipalities’ board meeting after I was elected,” Johnson-Hostler said. “From their seat, a white man says into his mic, ‘How did we get you? We’ve never voted for anybody Black in our district,’ in the mic. And I just grinned and beared it. There was nothing I could say. In that moment I knew that I was going to stay in this seat until I was ready to move to make change, because at that point it became not just about what I represented as a Black woman from a small rural community from a single-parent. In that moment, I knew I would have to be all

of those things plus more to prove what I know to be true about my ability to do the job, but more important for me to represent all constituents whether they voted for me or not.” The panelists also talked about how many people are unable to take policymaking jobs due to low pay and, in some cases, long hours. Porter said her job as chair of the board of elections is a part-time position that feels like a full-time position. “This should not be a full-time job, but it has really become full time,” Porter said. “We only get a stipend monthly for what I do. I don’t know if you saw what happened in 2020, but we were pulling 12 to 14 hour days looking at ballots, and you can’t work another job when you’re doing something like that.” Batch is also an attorney. She said a reason she ran for office was because she realized through working with her clients that many people cannot afford to hold office. “It pays you $15,000 a year, so what that means is those who are closest to the pain are not closest to the power because they cannot have the luxury of working a parttime job where they only make $15,000 a year,” Batch said. “And so, when I see my clients every single year, struggling day in and day out to put food on their kids’ tables and roofs over their heads, I decided that I could be an advocate.” Forte said the advantage of being a Black woman in a policymaking position is being able to push diversity from a position of influence. “Being a Black female gives you the opportunity to have perspective and lend your

voice in spaces that our community is not always represented,” Forte said. “For example, in the city of Raleigh, I’m the first Black woman to serve on the city council, we now have the first Black female serving as our city manager. We have the second Black female as our police chief, we have a white female serving as our city attorney. All of these are positions that have typically been dominated by white males, so having someone who’s got a voice at the table to say, ‘Hey, we need more diversity in our leadership roles within the city. The city needs to be more representative of the population,’ that’s one of the advantages of being able to be a Black female in these spaces.” The panelists said those who are interested in getting involved in policy making should follow their passions and what they care about to find their place. “Let your passions drive you, especially at this point in your life, you will figure out the path that you want and still have a long life ahead of you, so be driven by what you care about,” Johnson-Hostler said.

We are in 2022, and we are all talking about our firsts. -Sydney Batch

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KangJae Lee, an assistant professor in the department of parks, recreation and tourism management, studies the history of outdoor recreation, why it often leaves out people of color and what can be done to correct this. According to Lee, many racial minorities do not take advantage of public parks and other spheres due to the racist history of parks. Lee’s research focuses on answering three questions concerning this.

This historical background that we are talking about isn’t far away. It’s not ancient history; it was only two generations ago. -KangJae Lee

“One, why is this happening?” Lee said. “We are seeing racial and ethnic disparities in terms of outdoor recreation, such as national parks and state parks. So the first question is addressing the why question. The second question is, what can we do about this? Is this something that we need to pay attention to? Is this important?” According to Lee, outdoor recreation

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Kayaks sit at Lake Raleigh during Wellness and Recreation’s event Paddling at Lake Raleigh Aug. 28, 2021. This allowed NCSU students to go out on kayaks, canoes and paddle boards.

tends to leave out people of color due to powerful white conservation leaders having a distinct motive to create public spaces almost exclusively for white Americans. “This conceptualization, or the way they define this particular activity or space, has been passed down from generation to generation and manifested in very specific ways or park managements and labor relations and policies,” Lee said. “For example, parks are usually established far away from communities of color. So intentionally, people build a lot of outdoor recreational sites close to white Americans. So the access to these places is far more expensive and time consuming for many minorities.” A history of violence has also kept people

of color from participating in outdoor recreation, according to Lee, oftentimes meaning they had to risk their lives to visit parks and other public spheres. “If you look at the historical patterns, only certain individuals are able to better enjoy parks and recreation activities,” Lee said. “A lot of bad things happen such as physical assaults, even lynching. This historical background that we are talking about isn’t far away. It’s not ancient history; it was only two generations ago.” According to Lee, change will only come with a sense of ownership and a change in perspective. “I present my research and I see a lot of emotions and reactions, but I don’t see

many actions,” Lee said. “But in order to connect that, we must elevate the emotions and reactions into very specific actions. I think all of us need to have a strong sense of ownership of this depressing history. Because we couldn’t choose our parents. Nobody could choose their parents.” Lee said this sense of ownership over our ancestors’ actions will lead to minorities being able to more easily participate in outdoor recreation, including other changes like increased diversity and representation in the parks and recreation workforce. “We are all connected,” Lee said. “This is a collective people’s history that we have to deal with. And we are dealing with a legacy of the decisions and practices made by our ancestors. I think with that type of change in corporate, the mindset needs to precede any other specific actions such as increasing diversity or creating outreach programs, because without the sense of strong ownership, I think a lot of those activities and efforts to eliminate your racial and ethnic disparity could be a bandage approach to delegate for some immediate outcomes.” According to Lee, fixing these racial disparities in outdoor recreation is a work in progress, but he is very optimistic about the outcome. “A lot of people are making very intentional and remarkable efforts in this area,” Lee said. “We have seen many private companies and outdoor gear equipment companies trying to change that perception that outdoor recreation is a space for white people. It’s in their advertisement, in their outreach programs, in their organization effort. So I think changes are happening, a lot of people are doing wonderful jobs, and the efforts need to continue.”

Students to implement sustainability goals Emily Vespa Correspondent

In an effort to raise awareness about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspire student action, NC State will participate in the University Global Coalition’s SDG Action and Awareness Week from Feb. 28 to March 4. The Office of Global Engagement is planning the week and working to introduce projects and events on campus to inform students about global concerns through the NC State SDG Initiative. David Hawley, the assistant director for student and community engagement in the Office of Global Engagement, said the initiative aims to provide an opportunity for students to tackle global issues at a local scale. “While we are the Office of Global Engagement, and these are the global goals, all 17 of those goals you can find here in Raleigh, you can find here on campus,” Haw-

ley said. “We thought that the sustainable development goals would be a really good way to bring together people from across campus and student organizations.” The Office of Global Engagement has launched a discussion series, called “SDG @ 3” that offers an opportunity to learn about individual SDGs from a faculty member, student organization and a community participant. Hawley said the objective of the series is to help students engage in SDGs by introducing ways to get involved on campus. “For NC State, our motto we love to throw on everything is ‘Think and Do,’” Hawley said. “We’re action-oriented. That’s kind of the idea I’ve taken behind what we’re doing with the sustainable development goals and the purpose of the workshop.” Heidi Hobbs, the director of faculty engagement in the Office of Global Engagement, said the SDG @ 3 discussions are

currently focused on goals that promote environmental responsibility; the upcoming discussion on Feb. 16 will address goal 13, which is climate action. The Office of Global Engagement has also established the SDG Course Inventory, a database that categorizes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate courses by the specific SDG they relate to. Hawley said the Office of Global Engagement is working to group the study abroad programs with specific SDGs. According to Hawley, NC State is the first university to introduce this project, which he presented at a United Nations Academic Impact workshop to university leaders from around the world. Hawley said the initiative supports comprehensive engagement by exposing students to the SDGs inside and outside of the classroom. “We see comprehensive engagement as

curricular, co-curricular and high-impact, which is the study abroad, volunteer and research opportunities,” Hawley said. Hobbs said the SDG Course Inventory will be featured in a SDG course exposition event on March 3 as part of SDG Action and Awareness week. Faculty and advisors will be present at the event to discuss courses and students will be able to tour the new Natural Resources Library in Jordan Hall. The Office of Global Engagement is planning several events for the SDG Action and Awareness week and encourages student organizations to host additional events. Students can submit an event on the NC State SDG Initiative website. Visit global.ncsu.edu/sdg-initiative/ for more information GRAPHIC BY ANNA LEE

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NCSU combats local food, housing insecurity Emily Vespa Correspondent

NC State has partnered with local universities and the city of Raleigh in an initiative to address the basic needs of university students. The Cities Addressing Basic Needs of Postsecondary Students initiative, sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC), aims to support collaborative efforts to eliminate barriers that prevent students from completing postsecondary education and launching their careers. According to Michael Bartlett, the program manager for the initiative, the partnership provides support for city and university leaders across the nation through monthly meetings with experts at the NLC and collaboration with other city teams.

I have this profound sense that I’m missing out on the college experience. -Etienne Phillips

Mary Haskett, a professor with a doctorate in psychology and co-chair of the Steering Committee on Student Food and Housing Security, said the partnership will provide an opportunity to generate systemic change. “The ability for the University to partner

with other colleges and universities in Wake County and the city of Raleigh opens up lots of possibilities for establishing some citywide policies and supports that will benefit our students,” Haskett said. According to a February 2021 report coauthored by Haskett, there has been a considerable increase in food and housing insecurity at NC State in the past three years; since the pandemic began, 15% of students have experienced homelessness and close to 25% of students have experienced food insecurity in a 30-day period. Haskett said food and housing insecurity can have a significant impact on a student’s well-being. “The stress of constantly worrying about where your next meal is coming from or how you’re going to pay rent that month really takes a toll on a student’s mental health, and it impacts their ability to do well in classes,” Haskett said. Etienne Phillips, a first-year studying mathematics, said he experienced homelessness in March 2020 and left college for a year due to housing insecurity. Now, he finds it challenging to balance school and his social life while working to afford rent. “I have this profound sense that I’m missing out on the college experience,” Phillips said. Bartlett said students who lack access to basic needs are less likely to complete postsecondary education, which has an impact on city growth. “Since the Great Recession, 95% of all jobs have gone to people with some postsecondary education,” Bartlett said. “If you want your city to be economically competitive in the future, you need highly skilled, highly trained workers, and that means workers with education and training beyond high school.” Currently, the Pack Essentials program provides resources, such as the Feed the

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Anna Gessner, a first-year studying nutrition science, organizes a section of canned food at the Feed the Pack pantry in the Honors and Scholars Village Commons on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. In the Commons, people are able to donate items such as canned foods, fruit cups, rice and more.

Pack Food Pantry, for students who don’t have access to basic needs. Haskett said she hopes to implement more preventative measures to address the root causes of food and housing insecurity. “We have events across campus to bring canned goods for Feed the Pack and we get all excited about how many pounds of food are donated to Feed the Pack,” Haskett said. “Nevermind that we have lines of students down the sidewalk that need this food. Why don’t we find out why our students don’t have adequate food and housing?” According to Haskett, the steering committee for housing and food instability has established a plan consisting of three short-term actions: a host home program in which community members provide tem-

porary housing for students experiencing housing insecurity, formation of a student advisory committee to help determine longterm goals, and development of a website to help students locate basic needs resources in Wake County. Haskett is currently searching for students to join the student advisory committee and encourages interested students to email her at mehaskett@ncsu.edu. Bartlett said having student input can be extremely valuable for policy makers. “I think the extent to which city leaders and colleges can listen to youth themselves is better for public policy because they have ideas that public policy leaders don’t a lot of times,” Bartlett said.

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Busy work is unnecessary, creates false expectations for the real world NC State students face a bunch of issues, many of which a re caused by University policies. These problems include mental health issues, as discussed by Technician Caroline Wilbourne columnist Lauren RichCorrespondent ard and a lack of hybrid classes, as shown by Anu Mishra’s column. A significant issue students face is an excess of unnecessary work, resulting in them feeling unprepared when they graduate and step into the world since they didn’t feel like they were taught actual life skills. This issue isn’t talked about enough. Classes with busy work tend to emphasize memorizing useless information, but memorizing does not equal learning. It only makes students forget after they aren’t focused on material in class anymore, which is why I think a lot of students don’t do well on cumulative tests. One way busy work can be replaced is if the professors instead gave students assignments they know are solely based around the tests given. It would not only be a better use of their time, but would also be super helpful once the test comes around. I find myself having to guess what assignments I should study for the test, but this process would eliminate that all together. Another great alternative are handson assignments. Lots of students love doing hands-on projects, and in turn these

projects will help students understand the content more effectively. It’s a more creative way of teaching instead of just doing a normal lecture where the professor is reciting the textbook. If professors connected to the content more and conveyed it to the students, it would make them remember it more. Learning is way easier when I can tell the professor is really into it and tries to make it as fun as they can. Obviously, it’s hard to make calculus feel fun, but I would appreciate some effort at least! The huge influx of busy work students receive results in not feeling fully prepared once outside of college. Research has even shown employers agree those fresh out of college are not prepared for the professional world. The research also talks about how while many students often have high problem-solving skills, they lack in other skills like critical thinking, professional etiquette and more. Additionally, most students believed their writing and oral skills were up to par, only 42% of employers surveyed agreed. It’s not enough to just show up to class and get good grades anymore. Students need to be provided with more overall experience of the professional world so we’re more prepared once we’ve graduated. NC State can fix this problem by having more experience-based classes, more internship opportunities and more variety of classes dealing with “adulting.” The adulting classes could consist of things like being taught how to fill out tax forms, how to budget, how to apply for jobs and

learning professionalism. NC State’s Career De velopment C enter already has some great resources, but I think it needs to be advertised and talked about to students more because I had no idea of the many resources and classes they offer until I researched it. To quote a few of their programs, they offer resume advising, interview preparation programs as well as a few career courses like USC 401: Transitions for the College Graduate. As long as changes like these are put in place and NC State communicates these types of opportunities already available to students, college students will feel more prepared once released out into the world. They’ll have a better opportunity to be able to know what we’re doing instead of being confused about how to go about adulthood.

The desensitization of young adults is alarming but will lead to something better For lac k of b e t ter words, our generation’s l ives have coi ncided with tragedy and loss every step of the way, and it has desensitized Olivia us. But we don’t wallow Hille Correspondent in pity for this; we normalize it.. The world spinning out of control around us is all we’ve known. Our reality is addressing what’s happening around the world while also not letting it affect us too much so we can still function and do the things we are supposed to do. This balance, while

precarious, is not going to aid those who hold roles of power in our government like they think it will. Frankly, our lives feel like some sort of messed up social experiment of “How much can these people under the age of 30 take?” There’s a feeling that by not solving issues at hand, like the pandemic, but rather prolonging it will end up providing more support for the current political order at hand. We’re told things are just the way they are, and there’s no changing that. I raise the point that Generation Z has been battling since day one, and we’re well beyond our years in under-

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standing the discombobulated political arena set before us. With our education and background of the past 20 years in American history, I argue we are the most qualified to create an improved political order which does not simply focus on economic gain. The majority — if not all — of our college experiences have been under the umbrella of COVID-19 restrictions. We are told to protect each other while also sitting in a room of 60 other students. Juggling the pressure of college is already a feat, but to simultaneously participate in a society that doesn’t value our well-being as much as making

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money is extremely demoralizing. As a political science major, to watch our government’s overall disinterest in its citizens’ health, especially the younger generations who they will soon be reliant upon, is really baff ling. While it isn’t impossible to socialize under these conditions, it’s difficult to make lasting impressions or friendships with people in the same way and on the same level as before the pandemic started. The lives the last generation lived — where your college friends are your lifelong ones and you

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make memories to last a lifetime — is no longer our reality. With the incredibly necessary use of masks, there is a lack of interconnectedness following every interaction with our classmates as well as our professors. Ultimately, the pandemic and government inaction has stolen any sort of youth we had left. We are not meant to process so many horrible things all at once, especially considering how we have lost well over 20,000 North Carolinians to COVID-19 in the past two years, and it’s not letting up. We are expected to move about life, perform at our peak, look to our future, be competitive and act like everything is OK. Our future feels as if it is in f lux. We don’t know what the rest of this pandemic will bring, how many more loved ones we will lose and we are being told this is normal. We are supposed to continue getting good grades, apply ourselves, get decent jobs and just move on. Our generation has been desensitized to so many things while simultaneously advocating and fighting for our rights and our livelihood. NC State has made it accessible to become more in touch with ourselves, with our communities and with our world through social media and activism like never before. I truly have come to appreciate the outspokenness and care that NC State administration has taken up during this time. However, no amount of support from our educational institution is going to fix the problem at hand. The education NC State has armed us with and the expansive experiences we’ve had makes us wiser well beyond our years. When we are able to represent ourselves and be in roles of power, the politics and bureaucratic nonsense of the 20th century will be done away as our generation comes into the fold.

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Shooting at Duke Hospital highlights issues with policing and gun control A Duke University officer shot and killed a man at the Duke Hospital on Jan. 14. During a struggle, the man grabbed another police officer’s gun and fired Anu shots in the emergency Mishra room. According to staff Correspondent working in the hospital, the man was under medical evaluation after another altercation with Duke Police. According to the WRAL article, hospital patrons Hannah Norcross and her 10-year-old son were shocked and traumatized by the killing. Norcross and her son were shaken knowing how close they were to the situation. “I immediately thought active shooter,” Norcross said to WRAL. “He doesn’t want to go back to Duke because he is afraid he will be shot. His words — from a 10-yearold.” This killing brings into light many important questions about both gun control and police brutality. On one hand, many believe the Duke University officer shouldn’t have resorted to killing the man when the situation arose, especially considering he was being held under medical evaluation. On the other hand, witnesses like Norcross and her son were scared for their life and believed the man was unstoppable with a gun. It’s a sad reality we live in a country where far too many people have access to guns. According to a Small Arms Survey study, the number of guns in the U.S. outnumber American citizens. There are 393 million guns in circulation in this country, making 120.5 guns per 100 Ameri-

cans. This is excessive and poses a grave threat to the lives of many Americans. At Duke Hospital, the man was successfully able to steal an officer’s weapon and begin to threaten emergency room patients. This raises many questions still unanswered by Durham police. How did the officer allow the perpetrator to obtain his gun? Was the gun properly holstered to begin with? Is there body camera footage of the killing? Why did the officer resort to shooting the man? When is it morally permissible to lethally discharge a weapon?

To me, this killing raises more questions about good policing than it does about gun control laws itself. How could a single perpetrator take a police officer’s weapon and why was there nobody else on the scene to assist him?

The officer shouldn’t have resorted to lethal force. There are many ways for one to subdue a person without killing them. Even if he had to shoot, doing so in a le-

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thal manner was unnecessary and excessive. It is never okay to take a human’s life into your own hands, especially since the man was being detained for medical evaluation. He likely wasn’t in the right mental state. To me, this killing raises more questions about good policing than it does about gun control laws itself. How could a single perpetrator take a police officer’s weapon and why was there nobody else on the scene to assist him? There are far too many flukes in the policing of this killing, and I believe the Durham and Duke police departments must release a statement with answers. Police officers are given a huge amount of power, but that power comes with a lot of responsibility. In times of dire emergencies like this, it’s essential for them to follow the proper protocol and keep themselves accountable. From the facts of this situation, I feel as though the responding officer took the wrong measures to approach this situation. Policing should never be a subjective matter; there should be a protocol to follow which should be the same each time. It shouldn’t be up to a responding officer to decide whether or not they can take someone else’s life, and there shouldn’t be such a lack of communication to the public about the killing. We should be able to see body camera footage, learn the facts of the situation or at the least, receive a statement from the police department. There are far too many inconsistencies in regards to this shooting and at the center of it, and these inconsistencies cost us a human life.

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Celebrate Black History Month with events from the AACC Lunar New Year lights up campus Olivia Winston Correspondent

To celebrate Black History Month, the African American C u l t u r a l C e nt e r (AACC) hosts several events in February. According to AACC Assistant Director Andaiye Qaasim, the goal of this year’s Black History Month is to continue to build a community and strengthen connections among peers. “The goa l is to build community, create those spaces for d ia log ue a nd conversation, relaMARISSA MCHUGH/ARCHIVE t ionship bui lding Gwen Hopper, a fourth-year studying chemistry, impersonates Patricia Bath at the Blacks in Wax event in Withera nd net work ing,” spoon Student Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Many high school and middle school students toured the event Qaasim said. “Hope- to learn more about black history. fully a space to meet Union for Poole College of Management’s dience and using a social media platform folks they haven’t met that are on campus or get a chance diversity career fair. Both events provide to expand their voice. The event will feature three Black NC State student creators to talk with folks you already know while free food and drinks. who will discuss their experiences as conwe are celebrating Black history, Black Blacks in Wax Feb. 11, noon, Witherspoon Student Center tent builders. creative expression.” “Social media, content building, creatThe AACC hosts the 2022 Blacks in Wax All events are free to attend. live museum, where members from the ing an audience, knowing your brand as NC State community will celebrate Black in your values and your message is actuhistory by portraying notable historical ally central to any career search, interview figures. During the event, the high school process and network process, so these are student group Pure Life Theatre will per- definitely great skills to hone,” Qaasim form different spoken word pieces to en- said. courage discussion regarding Black cre- March Like Martin Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Talley Student Union ative expression. The goal is to build In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and “In the past, Blacks in Wax has been the Civil Rights Movement, the AACC, the more of a living wax museum, but it is community, create those slowly changing,” Qassim said. “The last Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha spaces for dialogue two years of COVID, it kind of evolved Fraternity Inc. and the NC State National into something else, and we are still evolv- Pan-Hellenic Council are encouraging the and conversation, NC State community to come together for ing.” relationship building HERMonies: Black sounds, Black voices, a commemorative march from Stafford Lawn to Harris Field. Originally set to ocBlack movement and networking. Feb. 15 to March 15, 8 a.m., Witherspoon cur on Jan. 21, the event was rescheduled - Andaiye Qaasim Student Center due to snow. Join the AACC and the Women’s Center Karaoke game night in a gallery opening celebrating Black fe- Feb. 25, 5 p.m., Witherspoon Student Cenmale musical artists who have been central ter The last event the AACC hosts this to social justice movements. This event is available in both February and March to month is a space for students to sing kacelebrate Black History Month and Wom- raoke, play games, watch a movie, eat free food, participate in a bake-off competition en’s History Month. “[This is] another great space where and enjoy themselves with their peers. “We hope people come out to these people will be able to tune into Spotify, Speed friending Feb. 3, 4 p.m., Witherspoon Student Center listen to some tunes and also engage in things because it really is an opportunity to meet folks, network, celebrate and learn The AACC and the Student Leadership dialogue,” Qaasim said. a little bit too in the process,” Qaasim said. and Engagement office are collaborating TikTok Ted Talk to kick off Black History Month with an Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Witherspoon Student Cenevent to foster conversations and new con- ter For more information about the events, TikTok Ted Talk is a panel discussion nections. After making new connections visit the AACC website, diversity.ncsu. through speed friending, students are en- where students can learn tips and tricks edu/aacc/ couraged to go straight to Talley Student about creating content, growing their au-

Dhwani Shah Correspondent

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year, marks the beginning of the first new moon of the lunar calendar, often celebrated in China and other Asian countries with various traditions and dishes. Each of the months in the lunar calendar is symbolized by one of 12 zodiac animals, and each year is represented by a single animal. 2022 is slated to be the year of the water tiger.

The most important tradition is being able to have the whole family happily gathered together. - Sami Jiang

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the NC State Office of Global Engagement held a Lunar New Year celebration. It took place in the Talley Student Union Ballroom from 6:30-8 p.m. with food, music and activities of all types. Even students who don’t celebrate Lunar New Year took it as a fantastic opportunity to learn about a different culture. Sami Jiang, a first-year studying accounting, said she planned on celebrating the new year with her family by going home Feb. 1 and returning to campus the following morning. “The day after Chinese New Year, we have a tradition to visit relatives that live in Virginia,” Jiang said. “The most important tradition is being able to have the whole family happily gathered together.” While she is unable to visit her relatives

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Mya Volety, a first-year studying computer science, and Yamini Saggurthi, a freshman in genetics, take a selfie at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 1, 2022 in Talley Student Union. This year is the year of the Tiger, and those born during the year are characterized as being brave and courageous.

in Virginia this year, Jiang will celebrate on campus by watching Chinese New Year television shows and enjoying her mom’s hot pot at home. Yucheng Niu, a second-year studying computer science, said his family always decorates for the Chinese New Year. “We set up decorations to keep the bad juju away because it is the new year you want good luck,” Niu said. “You have a lot of lucky symbols, which you’ll flip upside down because when you f lip it upside down it represents luck being poured down onto us.” When it comes to food, Niu’s family also makes dumplings among other dishes. Similar to Jiang, Niu’s celebration is affected by COVID-19 — he can’t meet his relatives in person. “Normally, I would consistently go to China during this time,” Niu said. “So we would go back to some of our ancestral homes, which is more like on the farms. And we’d have a bunch of family members come together to basically just do various jobs of, you know, setting up the dinner for each other.” Despite the ongoing pandemic putting many large gatherings on pause, Chinese New Year is a chance for those who celebrate to catch up with their family and friends, practice age-old traditions and celebrate a holiday steeped in legend. “I think that’s like the main part of Chinese New Year,” Niu said. “It’s partly about starting a new year and spending it with family because family is a very large core value of, you know, Chinese tradition… Most of it was just spending time with family for me.”

This past Thursday, NC State LIVE kicked off their spring schedule with a breathtaking performance by the American Spiritual Ensemble (ASE) at the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh. The ensemble set up in the center right in front of a grand hanging crucifix. The ASE is directed by founder Everett McCorvey, a tenor in his own right. After introducing himself to the audience, McCorvey led his ensemble in the first spiritual of the evening, “Walk Together Children.” The traditional spiritual is meant to be performed acapella and the lyricism is storylike. McCorvey grew up in Montgomery, Alabama during the civil rights movement and was introduced to spirituals at his church. “I fell in love with spirituals at a very young age,” McCorvey said. ”Spirituals were really the foundational music of the civil rights movement. My father was a deacon in the church where Reverend Ralph David Abernathy was the minister.” Many know Abernathy was a close friend and assistant to Martin Luther King Jr., who lived roughly two blocks away from McCorvey in Alabama. McCorvey, being so closely tied to the movement and involved in his church, developed a passion for the American Negro spiritual.

“When I became an adult and a practicing musician myself, I realized that what was happening in the country was that gospel music was becoming more and more popular and these traditional spirituals were being lost,” McCorvey said. Out of some 6,000 spirituals in history, only about half have been written down and preserved. Much fewer are sung regularly, presenting America with a worthwhile challenge of preserving these historical songs. One soprano soloist of the ensemble, Hope Koehler, addressed this challenge after having performed one of the crowd’s favorites, “I Wanna Be Ready,” earlier on in the evening. “Music is changing a lot because a lot more new styles and new genres are being introduced to higher education as an area of study,” Koehler said. “So one of the many ways we make this music acceptable is by singing it.” The ASE sang over 15 spirituals across the performance. One profoundly powerful spiritual was, “Go Down, Moses” which told the well-known story of Moses’ argument with Pharoah to let God’s people go and the subsequent exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. “I just think it’s important for this music to be in company with Moller and Strauss and Mozart and all those early composers,”

Koehler said. “This music deserves its place, so if you want to change the mindset, change the curriculum.” John Wesley Wright, a tenor soloist who performed an incredible arrangement of “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” chimed in with his thoughts as. “I think it has a lot to do with playing the narrative that this is our music,” Wright said. “The spiritual is a great integration of African, African-American, and European styles and I believe that history belongs to all of us.” The ASE closed the evening with “Old Time Religion/When the Saints,” arranged by Keith McCutchen and McCorvey himself. The performance received a standing ovation, and McCorvey had a profound explanation for how he hoped these spirituals would be heard. “These songs are not about hate, they’re not about jealousy, they’re not about retribution,” McCorvey said. “They’re about love, they’re about sharing love, and they’re about looking for a better tomorrow. They’re about giving hope to the soul and hope to a person. One of the things I say all the time is that people are enslaved in so many ways … So when people hear these songs, it helps give them hope and strength for whatever is enslaving them.”

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Bass soloist Roosevelt Credit performs a powerful rendition of “Go Down, Moses” with the American Spiritual Ensemble during an NC State LIVE presentation in the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The ensemble has a mission to preserve and celebrate the tradition of the American Negro spiritual.

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‘We Built This’ pop-up exhibit looks at North Carolina’s architectural past

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“We are not makers of history, we are made by history.” That quote, uttered by Martin Luther King Jr., addresses both the consequences of hubris and the allure of local histories. Local history incorporates the experiences of the ordinary and mundane. How many of us know — without help from Google — the origins of Holladay Hall, named for NC State’s first president? We encounter these facilities, or ones like them, every day. Yet, we do not know about the people who built them. Likewise, with the exception of NC State’s architecture students, the intricacies of building design elude most of us. Regardless, we are shaped by our architectural history. The Dix Park Pop-Up Museum, located at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, explores the architectural history of North Carolina and the eponymous “Dix Hill.” This museum, the first of its kind at Dix Park, features two exhibits. “We Built This” is one of the two attrac-

tions — a traveling exhibit commemorating the Black builders and architects of North Carolina. Created by Preservation North Carolina (PNC), the display profiles about two dozen craftspeople. The display includes detailed biographies on veterans, educators and even a Senatorial candidate, Harvey Gantt. Gantt lost the 1990 senate race to five-term Senator Jesse Helms. If Gantt had won the narrow race, then he would have become North Carolina’s first Black Senator since the Reconstruction era. This exhibit is not constrained by spatial boundaries. Rather, it traces the importance of Black professionals throughout North Carolina’s history — from colony and early statehood to the modern era. Additionally, this exhibit represents an array of craftspeople, from bricklayers to stonemasons to plasterers. The men profiled include enslaved peoples and freedmen — some alongside their families or apprentices. In fact, some of the biographies include sections about the men’s descendents, depicting generations of history-makers in

one exhibit. The pop-up exhibit relies on audience participation to guide visitors’ interactions with historic content. At Dix Park, the interactive exhibits include an option to engage in art therapy. “We Built This”’s sister exhibit is “From Plantation to Park.” The latter traces the origins of Dix Park from a former plantation to North Carolina’s first mental health hospital. Dorothea Dix Hospital treated patients with variable diagnoses — from epilepsy to dementia. In the interactive art exhibit, visitors can see cartoon renderings of the hospital from the perspective of former patients. One patient humorously documents his progress at the hospital. He quips that his hallucinations of “large birds” are now almost gone. Instead, he writes, he only sees visions of “small birds.” This drawing and other artifacts like it are scattered throughout “From Plantation to Park.” However, very few tangible visuals are included in the exhibit “We Built This.”

Dix Park’s pop-up exhibits show us the extraordinary that was already here.

Citizens encounter artifacts from Black builders and architects in every corner of North Carolina. However, the history of those structures eludes us, which exemplifies the issue of accessibility to local history. Dix Park’s pop-up exhibits show us the extraordinary that was already here.

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Three simple recipes for overwhelmed college students Dhwani Shah Correspondent

Are you a college student who wants to eat healthy and whip up delicious meals, but you don’t have the time or money to do it right? If this sounds familiar, you should look into meal preparation — a largely beneficial practice for students since it allows them to maximize their time and budget. Meal preparation is simple: first, search for recipes you’d like to try throughout the week. The key is to choose a simple recipe that isn’t very time-consuming. Typically, you’ll need three to four days worth of meals, so plan out what you would like to eat accordingly. Once you’ve decided upon recipes, construct a grocery list with the exact ingredients you’ll need — nothing more, nothing less. That way, you won’t aimlessly roam around the aisles and grab whatever’s closest. After that, follow the recipe and store your meals in a tight, labeled container for later use. With readily available delicious meals, you can reach for them whenever you feel hungry instead of purchasing junk food out of convenience or grabbing random snacks. The goal is to save time by prepping meals when you have gaps in your schedule, perhaps on a Sunday afternoon or a random weeknight. While you may save time and money, the cost of meal prepping is a lack of variety. You’re generally eating the same meal for days at a time. If you don’t like eating leftovers or you’re easily bored, it might not be the best option for you. Plus, food generally only stays good for four days or so in the fridge — remember to store your meals in a tightly sealed container and put it in the fridge immediately after cooking. That being said, here are some recipes to help you get started with your meal-prepping journey. Overnight oats If you’re a lazy cook, this is the perfect breakfast recipe for you. All you need is a container — a jar or a bowl — oats, a base

liquid of water, milk or yogurt and any addons you want to put inside, like frozen fruit or granola. The first thing you will do is put about 1/2 cup of oats inside of your container. Experiment with the amount of oats you put in your container the first time, so you know the perfect amount you’ll need the next time around. After that, pour in 3/4 cup of water, milk or yogurt — I recommend using milk or yogurt for a creamier taste, although I’ve used water plenty of times when I didn’t have either of those ingredients and it still tastes amazing. Include any add-ons to customize the oats to your taste. Personally, I like a pinch of cinnamon, berries and a little protein powder for a kickstart to my day. Mix everything together with a spoon then seal the container and let it sit overnight. It should be ready to consume the following day! Fancy quesadillas While the only sparkle to this recipe is vegetables and a special sauce, this recipe is still fancy in my book. You’ll need a pan, spatula, 1 tablespoon of oil, tortillas, 1/2 cup of sauteed vegetables, your favorite sauce and cheese. After warming up the pan on medium heat, spread oil across the skillet and place your tortilla at the center. Press down on the tortilla for about 40 seconds with your spatula, then flip the tortilla onto its other side and do the same. For the next few steps we are only putting the ingredients on half the tortilla, so be mindful of the amount of ingredients you use. After heating up the tortilla, spread out a sauce of your choice. Personally, I recommend pairing a spicy sauce with this recipe — I tend to reach for Taco Bell hot sauce or sriracha. Next, you’ll sprinkle a generous layer of cheese and sauteed vegetables over half of the tortilla.

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Take the remaining half to close the tortilla into a half-moon shape. Flip the quesadilla over and press down for 30-40 seconds. When you slide your quesadilla off the pan, ideally it should be golden brown and the cheese should be completely melted. Seal it in a container and store in the fridge. Mug cake If this is the first recipe you’re reading, I’m disappointed, but I understand. You only need three ingredients — does this mean you can bulk on these ingredients and treat yourself to cake everyday? Absolutely. You will need a mug, microwave, one egg, onequarter cup of sugar, and two tablespoons of cocoa powder. All you have to do is crack an egg then add

sugar and cocoa powder into the mug. After stirring the ingredients together, place the mug in the microwave for about a minute. When you take the mug out, stick a toothpick inside to see if the cake is baked. If it comes out clean, your mug cake is done. If it doesn’t, put it into the microwave for 10-second intervals until fully cooked. Top off the mug cake however you want — with vanilla ice cream, cherries, chocolate or whatever your heart desires. You may save this cake in the fridge to consume later or eat it right away. As a student, you should give meal prepping a chance. Test it out for a couple weeks and see where it fits into your lifestyle.

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Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson: Leading NC State on and off the field Jaylan Harrington Editor-in-Chief

Isaiah Moore and Grant Gibson are two names any NC State football fan knows. As captains, standout players and members of Pack United, the two have stepped up to help create a new culture of Wolfpack athletes making a difference. Moore and Gibson, both graduate students, have roomed together ever since they arrived on campus prior to the 2017 season. Gibson came to NC State as a three-star defensive tackle, eventually flipping over to center, while Moore was one of three threestar linebackers in the class. While the two sat back and learned from players like Bradley Chubb, Garrett Bradbury, Jerrod Fernandez and more, the staff knew Moore and Gibson would be the ones to rely on after their current stars were gone. “Coach [Dantonio] ‘Thunder’ [Burnette] told me and Zay [Moore], ‘Listen, you guys will lead this team one day,’ and after our 4-8 [2019] year, they felt it was time for me and Zay to take that next step,” Gibson said. “So after hearing the things from our staff, that we needed to take the next step, and then going through [The Program], I think that helped us both broaden our ways a little bit and get more comfortable with having to lead.” The summer of 2020 changed things for NC State, North Carolina and the whole of America. NC State football entered that spring and summer reeling from a 4-8 campaign, and through that time it closed its ranks. Moore and Gibson, along with redshirt junior quarterback Devin Leary and redshirt junior Payton Wilson emerged as leaders of a team determined to right its wrongs. Through The Program, in which NC State’s football team goes through militarystyle training to gain mental toughness and

teamwork, Moore and Gibson found the moment when they most clearly began to lead the team. “That was the first time that I’ve ever had to lead the whole team, at the front, and Zay had to do the same thing,” Gibson said. “Going through that, I think that helped us both broaden our ways a little bit and get more comfortable with having to lead.” But college sports, and college athletes in particular, don’t exist in a vacuum. While NC State football found a new identity with the two stepping up, turmoil permeated the other parts of life. The COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping through the country, peaking in North Carolina at 2,000 daily cases. And at the same time, protests erupted after the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Things reached a breaking point, and during that moment Pack United was created. Across all of NC State’s athletics accounts, players were given the space and the platform to take a stand, and did so, taking over team accounts to post messages like “We want change. Black lives matter.” The NC State football twitter account posted an image made up of numerous players holding the names of murdered Black men, women and children.

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Grant Gibson, left and Isaiah Moore, right

Before we were ever athletes, we were Black men in this country, and long after we’re athletes, we’re still going to be Black men in this country. That’s never going to change. - Isaiah Moore

“I think the best way to lead is showing that you’re human,” Moore said. “And we are very human. In these situations, we directly relate to a lot of these unarmed Black men getting killed because we see ourselves and we see our family members. And so I think showing that hurt is what really drives us, to continue to make change.” Beyond making their voices heard, student-athletes quickly came together in action, organizing a June 6 march through campus and surrounding areas. They also organized a Sept. 12 demonstration in front of Holladay Hall. Afterwards, Moore spoke with the media in attendance about what Pack United stood for, explaining its core tenets of education, action and awareness. COURTESY OF NC STATE ATHLETICS

“Before we were ever athletes, we were Black men in this country, and long after we’re athletes, we’re still going to be Black men in this country,” Moore said. “That’s never going to change. That’s what we are. And there are many issues that pertain to us that don’t pertain to other groups that we need to make known, because I think the only way that we’re going to actually change something is for people to continue to talk about it and be motivated to do something about it.” Leading from the front, both Moore and Gibson are in leadership roles for Pack United — Moore as co-vice president and Gibson as its treasurer. The duo said joining the organization wasn’t a hard decision. “These things really hurt me and Zay and we wanted that to be known,” Gibson said. “Like, ‘Listen, this is not okay.’ It would have been easy for me to just sit back and not say anything and just go about our day and just keep playing sports. But we’re more than that, we’re more than athletes.” Gibson, in particular, knew what it meant to put himself out there. His grandfather, Harvey Gantt, was the first Black student at Clemson and went on to become Charlotte’s first Black mayor. “He was actually one of the people, him and my parents, that encouraged me to speak up,” Gibson said. “Up until that point I was kind of quiet, didn’t use my voice as much. But they were like, ‘If this is important to you, then speak up and like, use your voice about it.’ Gibson said Gantt’s been teaching him about the world since childhood, and learning what he went through encouraged him to also use his voice. “One of the stories that he always shared with me, is that he couldn’t sit near an open window [at Clemson]; because they were afraid that he might get shot,” Gibson said. “That was the rule for him at a school, ‘You have to be far away from windows at

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Rifle’s Addy Burrow shooting past boundaries at NC State Bryan Danner Staff Writer

With the rifle season heading towards playoff and individual national competition, junior Addy Burrow reflected on her season and her accomplishments. Despite coaching changes and injuries, she still perseveres as one of the best at NC State and will get the chance to compete in the NCAA Qualifiers later this month. Burrow is back Burrow participated in two matches back to back in Annapolis, Maryland on Nov. 12 and 13. Up to this point, Burrow had only participated in air rifle because of an injury to her thumb. Now fully recovered, Burrow was ready to participate in air rifle and smallbore. On the first day, she scored an 1175 aggregate, two points shy of her career high. “It was solid. I was feeling good about it, I was really happy with how it turned out,” Burrow said. “Going into the second day of that match I was a little more nervous.” The second day she did even better; by a single point. She scored the same on smallbore at 579, but improved her air rifle score to a 597, bringing her aggregate to 1176. That 597 is her current career high in air rifle. “I felt settled, I felt calm once I got up there,” Burrow said. “That was definitely the best match of my career. I have had a couple [of matches] that were higher aggregate scores, but I feel like that was my best performance.” Both Burrows in Raleigh Freshman Sam Burrow is the newest recruit to the rifle team, adding another pair of siblings to NC State Athletics. Sam

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all times.’ So to hear that, and then just to know that that he did all this to make the world better for me. I felt like I needed to step up and say something.” While the organization has seen support from NC State’s administration and much of the community, everyone didn’t agree with it. Moore said as Pack United continues to do more and show what it’s about, the negative comments are going away. Over the past few years, Pack United has partnered with Athletics to raise awareness, created a student-athlete campus police committee after discussions with NC State police, mobilized student athletes to get out the vote, and donated proceeds from its shirt sales to charitable organizations.

Leading by example Addy Burrow is one of three juniors on a team with 0 seniors. This makes her one of the more experienced athletes on the team, and her impressive scores as well as her experience makes her a natural leader.

“The best way that I know how to be an example and lead is to do those things myself: keep up with my school work, keep on top of things, and try to be involved in community things as well,” Addy Burrow said. “Showing up to practice and putting in effort, doing things that I know how to do so that people can see that.” Addy Burrow is currently the secretary for the student-athlete advisory committee, influencing her team and fellow athletes at NC State. She also talked about helping in smaller ways, such as helping a teammate find a specific building or pointing out a resource around campus. Even though rifle is an individual sport, Addy Burrow stresses how important it is to be supportive to each other. A mental sport Rifle is not one of the more physically demanding sports out there, but it requires mental toughness. Addy Burrow talks about how everyone is different in their approach to every match. “Everybody has a different way they go about things,” Addy Burrow said. “For me personally, once I’m up there, I don’t talk to anyone. I sit there and I visualize and I get into my own headspace and my own area. Some people, like my brother … he’s got to be talking the whole time. He will talk right up until he shoots that first shot.” This is crucial for the rest of the team to know so everyone understands each other’s needs. The team knows to leave Addy alone but to talk to Sam before the actual match. Knowing everyone’s needs is crucial for any sport, but especially in the absence of a coach.

Rifle as a co-ed sport Rifle is unique because it is a co-ed sport. Burrow competes with everyone, regardless of gender, and looks to beat her opponents no matter what. “It’s really cool to be in a sport where there is that level of equality, competition, and respect across the board,” she said. “Everybody respects everybody, regardless.” Burrow views it more as a friendly competition when competing against her brothers, and strives to beat anyone. Competing with the best in a sport she loves is something to be grateful for. After college Burrow wants to continue shooting after college, but her mind is on a much more global goal. Professional shooting in the United States is not a very rewarding sport financially, but it is still an option for great shooters such as Burrow. “I would love to go to the Olympics,” Burrow said. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to do since I was 13 [years old]. I don’t think that’s impossible, I think it’s extremely difficult. I think things would have to line up for me to be able to afford to do that.” As a career, Burrow would use her bachelor’s in art studies and her master’s degree to become a marketing team member. The dream job would be to become a marketing director for a museum, art gallery, or something similar. Be sure to look for Addy Burrow at the NCAA Qualifiers on Feb. 19 and the GARC Championships coming up on Feb. 25 and 26. Burrow is on track to qualify for the NCAA Championships if she performs well in the qualifiers.

Over that time, a few teammates have joined as well, including graduate guard Bryson Speas, redshirt freshman lineman Sean Hill and sophomore linebacker Devon Betty. “We didn’t start Pack United for us, all like-minded people, to be the only ones to gain something from it and we want people who view different from us and think differently from us to gain something from our knowledge as well,” Moore said. “While we can’t reach everybody, there have been people that we have reached and that’s what makes it worthwhile. If we can just change one person or get one person to look at our situation differently, that’s what Pack United is.” Pack United is currently planning a community service project for the spring, according to Gibson. According to Moore, Pack United has achieved nonprofit status. The organization has financial partnerships

with organizations like the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Habitat for Humanity and Project CATCH. “Now we’re just going to keep amplifying the movement,” Moore said. “Pack United wasn’t just a one-time thing that we started just because the topics were hot, it’s something that we’re going to continue to build and continue to sustain for years to come and long after me and Grant are gone.” While Moore and Gibson have solidified their legacies through their play and their work with Pack United and the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee, they have even more to offer. Gibson is currently in grad school to pursue his passion of learning more about marketing analytics, pursuing a master’s in management while Moore’s studying youth development and leadership, and coached spring high school football with Cardinal

Gibbons. These future pros are set for life after football, though that likely won’t come too soon. “I’ve gained so much socially, physically, emotionally, from football; I’ve gained so much from it that it’s in my heart to give back to the game,” Moore said. “Giving back to the game, is giving it back to young young kids and young young guys who love this game and want to excel in this game. And I want them to to be able to crack every potential that they have in this game, because football to me, it isn’t a sport, it’s a way of life. You learn so many things from football, you learn so many things that you can take with you into other areas of life.”

Burrow is not quite as experienced as Addy is, but still pushes his sister to be the best out there. They competed together in high school, and continue to push each other in college. “It’s definitely a familiar situation for me. It’s also a great situation for me,” Addy Burrow said. “We definitely push each other, definitely add some friendly competition, but he’s also a great confidence booster and great morale booster.” Addy praises Sam for helping the entire team with morale and confidence, but specifically knows what Addy wants and when.

It’s really cool to be in a sport where there is that level of equality, competition, and respect across the board. - Addy Burrow

To learn more about Pack United, visit its Instagram page @pack.united.

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COLUMN: Canes, Icepack making Raleigh a hockey city Bryan Pyrtle

Assistant Sports Editor

Several cities around the world associate with certain aspects of the sports world. London’s abundance of soccer teams makes it arguably the soccer capital of the world. At one point in history, New York City supported three MLB teams. No matter what sport, Pittsburgh cheers for the team in black and gold. Over the past two decades, Raleigh has added itself to this group by firmly staking its claim as a hockey city. When the Canes brought the NHL playoffs to Raleigh for the first time in 2001, the Icepack recorded its highest Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League placement to that point, finishing runner-up to the Maryland Terrapins in the Admiral’s Cup playoffs. Although the Icepack traces its roots as far back as the late 1970s, the Hurricanes’ quick playoff success began a joint effort by the Canes and the Icepack to grow the game in the Triangle. Twenty years later, both programs have benefited from their collective success. The Hurricanes are perennial playoff contenders under head coach Rod Brind’Amour, who helped Carolina win the Stanley Cup in 2005-06, and the Icepack is pursuing its third consecutive ACCHL title after first hoisting the Admiral’s Cup in 2011. While not the only Canes alum to deepen hockey’s footprint in the Triangle, Brind’Amour has become an icon of

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Former Carolina Hurricanes assistant coach Rod Brind’Amour is introduced as head coach by owner Tom Dundon and President and General Manager Don Waddell on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at PNC Arena. Brind’Amour was the captain on the 2006 Stanley Cup champion team and served as assistant coach for seven seasons before being promoted by Hurricanes management.

Raleigh’s hockey growth. With previous roots in the Raleigh area, Brind’Amour’s presence in the community has helped skyrocket hockey’s popularity in the Triangle. “He could be anywhere he wants to be in the world this year, but he wants to be here coaching the Hurricanes,” said Icepack head coach Tim Healy. “He’s active in

junior Canes youth hockey … And people forget that’s an NC State family. His wife went to NC State, so the support runs deep.” One of the hallmarks of how much progress hockey has made in the Triangle is the Wake Competition Center, home of the Icepack and the Canes practice facilities in addition to other sports amenities. Sev-

Wolfpack women’s golf seeks spring surge after disappointing fall season Kat Peters Staff Writer

After a fall season defined by low tournament placements and top individual performances, the Wolfpack women’s golf team will return to the greenway for its spring season beginning Sunday, Feb. 6. With four regular season tournaments scheduled, the Pack gets another shot to prove itself before the ACC Championship in mid-April. In the fall, the team struggled with decent overall team placements at any tournament. NC State was in the bottom 50% of all teams ranked in almost every tournament during the fall season. While struggling overall as a team, individual golfers stood out. Freshman Lauren Olivarez Leon had a top-10 finish at Bryan National Collegiate and was the top Wolfpack performer at the Tar Heel Invitational. Sophomore Isabel Amezcua, who was just starting to hit her stride at the end of last spring, recorded her first top-20 performance at the Cougar Classic. Junior Inja Fric notched a top-five performance at Landfall Tradition, the highest finish by a member of the team in the fall.

The Wolfpack has four tournaments this spring before the ACC Championship and the NCAA tournament. Beginning Feb. 6, the team will travel to Florida to compete in the UCF Challenge. NC State traveled to compete in this tournament last season, coming in 16th of 17 teams, with its highest scorer placing 31st out of 90 players. Up next for the Pack is the Vystar Gator Invitational, beginning March 5. NC State has not traveled to Gainesville, Florida since 2019 when it went to compete in the Florida Gators Invitational. NC State’s third tournament is in South Carolina at the Briar’s Creek Invitational. This event will be held on March 14-15. The Pack traveled to this tournament last spring, coming 14th of 18 teams and recording a season-best team performance. The top performer on the team had a top-20 outing. Finally, for regular season play, the Pack will be hosting the Wolfpack Match Play on April 3-4 at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh. State hosted the Big Four Challenge last spring, where it came fourth of four teams.

NC State competes in the ACC Championship April 14-17. If any member is selected to play, the NCAA Regional Championship will be May 9-11, with the NCAA Championship happening May 20-25.

eral teams in the Canes’ network of junior teams also call the WCC home, helping to foster the next generation of hockey players and fans. “They got a school here that they do now,” said Icepack defenseman/forward Chris Solomon. “I never would have thought back when I was coming out that we’d have something like that. So obviously growing a lot helps [them] be successful, some of the teams around here and the Canes, so it’s good to see.” For his part, Brind’Amour has kicked the Triangle hockey hype into overdrive, bringing the Canes to the playoffs for the first time since the 2008-09 season in his first season as head coach. After joining the Hurricanes as a player in 1999, Brind’Amour has had a unique perspective from which to witness the rise of hockey’s popularity in the Triangle. He did the ceremonial puck drop at the Icepack’s game against UNCWilmington on Jan. 28, exemplifying the all-around progress that hockey has made over the past 20 years. “It’s neat to see how far that’s come,” Brind’Amour said. “I don’t know if it’s a pipe dream, but we’d love to see college hockey down here. I think it’d be great. Obviously, we got the good club team, NC State’s really good. It was a good atmosphere there, the building was packed. It was a fun night, it was nice to be a part of that.” While the game still has a way to go before becoming truly endemic with the area, hockey has solidified itself as a prominent aspect of life in the Triangle. If the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels can make the Governor’s Cup interesting by beating the Icepack, either within the next decade or beyond, hockey culture will further seep into the Triangle’s culture. But given how much progress the game has made in the area, at least Raleigh will remain a bastion of southern hockey for years to come.

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Sophomore running back Jordan Houston looks to the crowd while warming up before the game against UNC-Chapel Hill on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Houston made one punt return during the game. The Wolfpack beat the Tar Heels 34-30.

NC State football ‘22 schedule: Texas Tech, Clemson matchups to set early tone for season Jaylan Harrington Editor-in-Chief

On Jan. 31, the ACC unveiled its conference football schedule, finalizing the Wolfpack’s 2022 campaign. NC State also announced its 2022 spring game, set for April 9 on the ACC Network. Nonconference schedule NC State opens its season on the road at East Carolina on Sept. 3. NC State won its last two games against the Pirates, but hasn’t played them since 2019. East Carolina, now helmed by Mike Houston, will aim to spoil the Wolfpack’s season before it even begins. Fans may remember Houston’s 2018 James Madison squad, which caused the Wolfpack headaches in a 24-13 NC State victory to open that year, which shows his skill as a head man. That game could be more dangerous than it should. The team’s home opener comes Sept. 10 against Charleston Southern, a tune-up game before its marquee nonconference matchup. On Sept. 17, Texas Tech comes to Raleigh.

The two teams last played in 2003, but that was a 49-21 victory for NC State. The Red Raiders went just 7-6 last year but took a top-10 Baylor team to the brink in its last regular season game, then dominated Mississippi State 34-7 in their bowl. Texas Tech had a balanced offense in 2021, but gave up over 30 points per game. If redshirt junior quarterback Devin Leary gets going, the Red Raiders likely won’t be able to keep up in a shootout. The Wolfpack should win that game. A matchup with UConn on Sept. 24 ends the nonconference season, the final cupcake on NC State’s schedule. Conference schedule NC State opens conference play with a bang: at Clemson on Oct. 1. This is the best time to catch Clemson, which is just about ready to be put out of its misery. The Tigers no longer have a generational quarterback, though their backfield is talented, they’ve lost their coordinators and have mostly refused to explore the transfer portal. If NC State wins that game, that has huge

implications for the changing of the guard in the ACC Atlantic. On Oct. 8, the Pack has its first conference home game against Florida State. This will likely be a dangerous matchup; Mike Norvell has the Seminoles trending in the right direction, winning two more games in 2021-22 than the year prior. While NC State cruised by it in 2021, starting quarterback Jordan Travis didn’t play, and that was a game-changer. On Oct. 15, NC State travels to Syracuse, which shouldn’t provide the Wolfpack too much trouble. NC State has won three straight against the Orange. NC State’s bye comes somewhat late in the season, and it’ll be a welcome one for a worn-down roster the week of Oct. 22. It returns to play at home against a rebuilding Virginia Tech team that should not pose much of a threat to the Wolfpack. The Thursday, Oct. 27 night game begins a stretch of three straight home matchups for NC State. In what could end up the most impor-

tant game on the schedule for NC State, the Demon Deacons come to town on Nov. 5, bringing with it Sam Hartman and Dave Clawson’s Wake Forest squad. Wake Forest won’t be the best team the Pack plays, but it’s the closest thing to a must-win on the schedule for reasons similar to why I said the same of the UNC matchup of 2021. The Wolfpack is 1-4 in its last five games against Wake Forest, a trend that cannot continue. Boston College provides NC State’s final home game of the year on Nov. 12, and this time starting quarterback Phil Jurkovec may see the field. Jeff Hafley’s another ACC coach to keep an eye on, winning six games in each of his first two seasons, and the Golden Eagles may take the next step forward this year. Nov. 19, NC State travels to downwardtrending Louisville squad in its penultimate regular season game before facing UNC on Nov. 25 to end the year. With Sam Howell gone, the Tar Heels will put fear into no team on their schedule.