Niner Times: November 18, 2014

GOLDRUSH: CHARLOTTE VS. MOREHEAD STATE Tuition and Fee Advisory Board approves increases

Student leaders on the Tuition and Fees Advisory Board vote to approve increase recommendation to tuition and fees for 2015-16 and 2016-17. p. 3

OP-ED: Men will be boys

How does the way men are raised to be hyper masculine negatively impact women? Instead of victim blaming, men need to be held accountable. p. 8

49 things to be grateful for

With Thanksgiving around the corner, seven members of the NT team share what they are thankful for this year.

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After six winless games, the Ch arlotte 49ers came out ahead of the Wesley Wolverines, 38-33, ruin in g th e W ol verine’s perfect season.

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Student Advisory Board approves budget suggestions for 2015-17 academic years Board members approve of $3 fee toward the operation of a Health and Wellness Center

Nick Cropper

ASST. NEWS EDITOR The Tuition and Fees Advisory Board is a meeting in which 15 representatives of the student body gather and cast their votes on the changes to tuition and fees that will occur next year and the year after that.

The Advisory Board is charged by the Board of Governors to review academic fees and tuition rates for the academic school years of 2015-17. Unlike previous years, this was the first time that two years would be consolidated into a single meeting.

This meeting was moderated by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Arthur Jackson and President of the Student Body Steven Serio. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Joan Lorden presented the tuition

increases to the board.

Session one was held Nov. 12 and was focused on informing the board of the tuition changes and fee increases that they would be voting on.

Board members had the opportunity to ask questions regarding these changes to clarify what it was that the money would be going toward. The meeting went from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and was held in the Student Activity Center, Salons A-C. The next day, board members gathered for the actual voting portion of the meetings. This session also gave UNC Charlotte students the opportunity to voice their opinions on certain issues regarding fees or the campus in general.

This session was held Thursday in the Lucas Room

of Cone University Center.

It began at 3 p.m. and deliberations went on for three hours, one hour more than what was scheduled.

Members of the Advisory Board could choose to vote in favor of the change, against it or to abstain, which means to vote neither for nor against the motion. In the event the board could not agree, the vote would go to roll call. Fourteen members would cast their vote and the student body vice president, also a member of the board, casts a vote in the case of a tie.

The proposed tuition increase for undergraduate residents for the 2015-16 school year is three percent, a $106 increase. Tuition for 2016-17 will be raised by 3 percent as well, a $109 increase. This increase is

Proposed fee allocation for 2015-16

Proposed fee allocation for 2016-17

Total fee increases for 2015-16 could equal $99.

Campus departments requested $104 worth of increases

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Total fee increases for 2016-17 could equal $104.

Campus department requests, plus the Health and Wellness Center Operations, equaled $107 worth of increases

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Fee dollar amount

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Board recommendation

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Student Fee Commission:

Requested: $1 Recommendation: $1

Student Union Operations:

Requested: $0 Recommendation: $0

Cone Operations:

Requested: $4 Recommendation: $4

SAC & Venue Management:

Requested: $4 Recommendation: $4

Health and Wellness Center:

Requested: NA Recommendation: $3

Recreational Services:

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Requested: $1 Recommendation: $1

Playing Field Maintenance:

Requested: $1 Recommendation: $1

Health Services:

Requested: $5 Recommendation: $5

Education/Technology:

Requested: $58 Recommendation: $56

Athletics:

Requested: $30 Recommendation: $29

Student Fee Commission:

Requested: $0 Recommendation: $1

Student Union Operations:

Requested: $0 Recommendation: $0

Cone Operations:

Requested: $3 Recommendation: $3

SAC & Venue Management:

Requested: $4 Recommendation: $4

Health and Wellness Center:

Requested: NA Recommendation: $3

Recreational Services:

Requested: $7 Recommendation: $6

Playing Field Maintenance:

Requested: $0 Recommendation: $0

Health Services:

Requested: $11 Recommendation: $10

Education/Technology:

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Requested: $50 Recommendation: $46

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Athletics:

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to hire new faculty and staff and to keep salaries competitive compared to other universities in the UNC school system.

It will also help aid the enforcement and accreditation of Title IX. The board approved of both of these increases.

Next were proposed changes to some college major fees. The colleges involved include the College of Arts and Architecture (COAA), the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) and the College of Engineering (COEN). Since there is no cap for these fees, it is the board’s judgment whether or not these changes are reasonable.

This fee will eliminate the current $80 School of Architecture fee and the current $80 Ensemble

Course fee. A proposition was made for a $125 increase for 2015-16 and 2016-17. It will cover equipment purchases, curriculum changes, professional training to students and wages.

The $125 increase was approved for the 2015-16 school year; however, the board felt that another increase of $125 the next year was excessive. Instead, the board passed a $60 increase for the 2016-17 school year.

CCI requested a $75 increase from $225 for 2015-16 school year and requested no increase for the next. The justification behind this increase is to provide additional funds for the purchase of new technology, lab support and lab assistants’ wages. The Advisory Board approved both of these requests.

The COEN requested a $100 increase from the current $200 fee for 2015-16 and no increase in 2016-17.

This fee will help support equipment maintenance and upgrades, as well as increasing staff. The board approved both requests for the initial amounts.

Capital and Auxiliaries Budgets and Planning Manager Kevin Hyatt addressed student fee increases for 2015-17. There is a $99 cap for student fee increases for 2015-16 and a $104 cap for 2016-17.

The total amount requested for 2015-16 was $104. Members of the board

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TUITION AND FEES, cont. would have to decrease this amount by $5 to fit within the cap. For the year of 2016-17 the total requested amount equaled $104 and the board would not have to make any changes.

During the second session, two students spoke to the board concerning the inadequate amount of fitness space on campus and the need for a recreational center.

Student Body Treasurer Max Bauer proposed to start putting money aside for the construction of a Health and Wellness Center (HWC).

Members of the board recognize that there is demand for a HWC. However, this would mean that money would have to be taken away from programs that need it now, to be put aside for several years later when construction of the HWC begins.

Advisory Board members deliberated on this issue for an hour before reaching a conclusion.

Advisory Board member Adam Duso made a motion on the floor to decrease all requested amounts by 9 percent for 2015-16 in order to fix the fees within the cap. This would bring the total to $96 leaving $3 for the HWC. Since the 2016-17 fees already fit within the cap, the board just needed to decide from where to take the $3 for the HWC. Duso motioned for a 3 percent decrease across the board. This would bring the total to $104.

The total fees requested for the year of 2015-16 that the Advisory Board approved goes as followed: Athletics will receive $26 out of $29, Education and Technology was approved for $46 out of $50, Health Services will increase fees by $10 rather than $11, Recreational Services was approved for $6 out of $7, SAC and Venue Management will receive $3 and Cone Operations was approved for $3.

Also, the Advisory Board recommended the student fee commission receive a $1 increase from their initial requested amount of nothing. Including the $3 for the HWC, this brings the total to $99.

With the recommended 3 percent decrease to the requested amounts of 2016-17, the only changes that were made were to Athletics and Education and Technology. Athletics

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will receive $29 of their original $30 fee increase. Education and Technology was approved for $56 out of the original $60 request, bringing the total to $104.

“I think that it sends a message to the chancellor and the board of trusties that students are willing to pay for a health and wellness center, so I think that it’s going to weigh heavily in the future,” said Serio.

Also, a fee that was not mentioned during the first day, but was brought up in the second was the matriculation fee. This fee combines four fees into one. It is a one-time fee of $100 that students will pay upon enrolling to UNC Charlotte.

Students that take a period of time off from school will not be charged this fee again.

This fee will combine the fees for commencement ceremonies, withdrawals and new student welcoming ceremonies. It will also allow students an unlimited supply of transcripts even after graduating.

The Advisory Board voted 13 in favor and two against, passing the fee.

Ultimately, the Advisory Board does not have the final say in whether or not these changes are passed; they show their support and advice changes to requested amounts. Once the Advisory Board has finished making their recommendations, it falls into the hands of UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubious. It then travels to the Board of Trustees until finally reaching the Board of Governors, where it is approved.

“We wanted a student board here because students are the ones that pay the fees, so we wanted their input in the decision making process,” said Jackson.

The Tuition and Fees Advisory Board will now meet every two years due to the biannual budget meetings. However, a meeting can occur next year if the Advisory Board feels that the fees for 2016-17 need to be adjusted or reviewed.

To find out more about the annual Tuition and Fees Advisory Board Meeting, or to find further information about the approved fees for the coming years, e-mail: vcstudentaffairs@uncc.edu

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LIEUTENANT COLONEL SLOAN TAKES COMMAND OF ARMY ROTC 49ER BATALLION A WEST POINT ALUM AND FAMILY MAN, LTC SLOAN BRINGS A NEW APPROACH TO ROTC

Michelle Carpenter

LIFESTYLE EDITOR Serving his country comes naturally to U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Jared Sloan. He comes from a military family, so joining the Army felt natural to him.

“I am the son of a career Army officer,” said Sloan. “My brother’s a career Army officer. I’m the youngest in the family. I was born on a military base and have been in the army my entire life.”

His military career began when he enlisted as a private in 1989, and he has been “Army Strong” ever since.

Following family tradition, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1992 to 1996, according to the Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corp (ROTC) web page. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an aviation officer.

“From a very young age, I knew I wanted to fly,” said Sloan. “And specifically I knew I wanted to fly helicopters. I never wanted to be a jet pilot like Air Force.”

His career has taken him to places many people can only dream of going. He has been to 49 out of 50 states, only missing Hawaii. While his family’s favorite was Orlando, where Sloan attended the University of Central Florida to obtain his Master’s degree in engineering, he preferred their time in Alaska where he attended the Northern Warfare

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LTC Sloan at the men’s basketball exhibition game on Veterans Day. NT File Photo

School.

“I did a summer course a couple of years ago that was sort of wilderness survival,” he explained. “We spent time on the rivers. We spent time on the glaciers. We did some ice climbing in the middle of the summer. We did some rock climbing. We did long boat trips up and down the rivers. It really was a great experience. I love the outdoors, I always have, so just

thoroughly loved that course.”

Sloan says his time teaching at West Point was another of his favorite assignments. “It’s a beautiful place I found it much more beautiful on the faculty than I did as a cadet,” he said.

Sloan and his family of nine have made Charlotte their home for at least the next few years.

“This is a nominated assignment for three years,” explained Sloan.

“We’re very excited to sit still for three years. We’ve never done that.

The longest we’ve ever done that was the tour at West Point for 33 months, my 16-yearold son has lived in 12 houses, my 4-year-old daughter has lived in six so we are excited to maybe sit still for a while.”

Teaching at West Point is much different than teaching at UNC Charlotte as West Point cadets are more academically oriented.

“West Point is a very academic institution, so I think I probably bring

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more of an academic attitude to my teaching here,” said Sloan. “Another thing I really valued at West Point was just time spent with students.

I’m much more inclined to be involved with students outside of the classroom because I recognize that officer development occurs in places other than the classroom.”

Since taking the job at UNC Charlotte with the 49er Battalion, Sloan has made some noticeable changes.

ROTC cadets enjoy working with him and find him to be a great asset to the program.

“Colonel Sloan has done a very good job of empowering cadets to think about issues the way they would tackle them as an Army officer,” said Davidson senior James Atkins, XO of the 49er Battalion.

Cadets have more power in the decision making this year and are expected to do more. In previous years, a cadet’s fourth year was the easy year of their education where

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they are just waiting to hear if they will be placed on active duty or a national guard slot, but they have already put in all of the work they need to, explained another cadet.

This year, the fourth year cadets are given more responsibility and are held to a higher standard.

Sloan wanted to bring more energy back to the 49er Battalion.

“One of the things that I’ve heard about ROTC programs in general is that they can tend to stagnate,” he said.

He has never been involved in an ROTC program before so he is, “not hindered by any mental model of ROTC because I have never been in ROTC. I don’t know what’s always been done, so let’s do something different.”

Furthermore, the Army is changing. Some cadets are worried about the talk of downsizing and how that will affect their future careers.

However, Sloan has discovered that a change in focus is needed and is bringing that to the table here at UNC Charlotte in order to ease fears and better prepare cadets for their officer careers.

“Sloan has taken the program in a more modern direction, taking into account how the Army is changing,” said Davidson senior David Diaz.

“He’s more pragmatic and teaches us things we can really use.”

Both Atkins and Diaz are up for commission this year and are happy with the impact Sloan’s leadership has had on them. They feel he has further prepared them for how to handle the challenges that inevitably lie ahead.

Sloan says he wants cadets to understand that leadership is a personal business. “Soldiers will never worry about how much you know, they’ll worry about how much do you care about them. Leadership isn’t born, leadership is learned, and it’s fundamentally about people,” he

LTC Sloan leading cadets in training. Photo courtesy of the Army ROTC Facebook page

said.

Since arriving on campus, he has been involved in many aspects of campus life.

In September, he ran a week-long boot camp for the basketball team where the team underwent rigorous army style training in preparation for their upcoming season.

“I think they’re going to be very surprised,” said Sloan.

The whole operation was kept under wraps until Sloan waltzed into one of their early morning workouts ready to put them to work.

While Sloan’s shaved head, impeccable posture and muscular build all peg him as an Army guy at first sight, his serious nature does not indicate he is all work and no play.

He still enjoys spending time with his family and letting loose every once in a while.

He is married and has seven children and spends all of his free time doing activities with them.

“I’m the father of seven, I don’t have free time. My kids do all kinds

of events, we go camping, rock climbing ... we do all kinds of stuff. We can do anything. As long as we’re together it’s all good,” Sloan said.

Sloan says his family keeps him motivated to work hard and be a father and husband that they can be proud of. They also provide a strong foundation and backbone of support that is crucial for anyone pursuing a career in the military. It isn’t easy, but having a strong family dynamic makes it easier.

After his three -ear tour at UNC Charlotte is over, their next assignment is up in the air, but his family is nothing but supportive and excited to see where their journey takes them next.

“Life in the Army is a family event, everybody has to be all in. Your spouse has to be on board, and your kids have to have interest in it,” he said. “Army life is a great experience.

I’d never discourage anyone from just trying it out and seeing what it’s like and getting involved. Over the past 25 years I have no regrets.”

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NINERTIMES

Midterm elections brought small gains for millennials, but our fight is far from over Brittany Wilson

STAFF WRITER Whether you have spent the past few weeks hot on the campaign trail or generally disengaged from the political process, election season is inescapably exhausting for everyone.

As a grassroots campaigner, much of my fall semester was spent having conversations with the electorate while canvasing neighborhoods, making phone calls and registering individuals to vote.

In this role, I could sense the political fatigue that overwhelmed voters as the date grew closer to Nov. 4.

Campaign signs littered street corners, reminders to vote overtook answering machines and people inevitably began to wonder if the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent and innumerable hours of campaigning were worth the expense in terms of the tangible change that this election season brought.

I gauge election results differently than most, using a spectrum that measures whether the election made our country freer or more tyrannical, rather than redder or bluer. Under this criterion, I believe that Americans, especially millennials, have made some small gains, but also that there is still a vast amount of progress that needs to be made to protect our generation’s liberty and freedom.

On the freedom end of the

spectrum, the states of Alaska and Oregon and the District of Columbia overwhelmingly legalized marijuana, delivering another blow to the outdated war on drugs.

Additionally, Republican control of the legislative branch lends optimism for a possible audit to the Federal Reserve to be passed through legislature, which would

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hold our government-backed institutions more accountable.

On the other hand, four states increased minimum wage, predictably increasing unemployment and making it harder for the most vulnerable of society to find jobs.

Furthermore, unnecessary spending by war-mongering

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Republicans is inevitable, adding to the immense debt put on the backs of the next generation of taxpayers.

After Nov. 4, it’s easy to disengage from the problems our nation continues to face in the name of political fatigue and hibernate in a bubble of obliviousness until the presidential election in 2016. We must refrain from this enticing but severely detrimental behavior.

We must not forget the small amount of progress that we’ve made this election season and the hard work and grassroots effort that it took to create that change.

We must stay vigilant in our fight to hold our politicians accountable to our generation’s needs and demands, not only during election season, but also continuously throughout the year. I believe this is the only way true progress can be made.

If you don’t believe in our politicians or the political system as an efficient means of progress – as many don’t – embrace the power of issue-based political activism to educate individuals and advocate for change in that way.

Regardless of the path you take, it is crucial that you stay informed, educated and, above all, determined to exercise the rights that the Constitution protects in order to ensure those rights won’t just as soon be taken away.

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Instead of victim blaming, men should be held accountable for the innumerable wrongs perpetrated against women Jordan Snyder

OPINION EDITOR Why is it that men are so hesitant to speak out in support of feminism?

That’s easy: They don’t know what it means.

Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality.

If you agree with that, you’re a feminist. However, when many men hear the word “feminism,” they think they’re being attacked and automatically go on the defensive.

According to an Economist/ YouGov poll, 15 percent of men said they didn’t identify as feminists before hearing the word’s definition.

After hearing the definition, 51 percent of men said they would consider themselves to be a feminist. Though this number is still disappointing, it goes to show that a simple misunderstanding can cause significant division over this important issue.

But more than just vocally supporting feminism, it’s time that men took responsibility for all the harm they have caused and continue to cause to women and take steps to reverse it.

On stage, comedian Louis CK asked, “How do women still go out

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with guys when you consider the fact that there is no greater threat to women than men? Globally and historically we’re the number one cause of injury and mayhem to women. We’re the worst thing that ever happens to them.”

Just for comparison, the comedian continued, “You know what our number one threat is? Heart disease.”

victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime.”

Or perhaps it’s because “approximately two-thirds of assaults are committed by someone known to the victim.”

But to top it all off, RAINN reports that only 3 percent of rapists will ever serve time in prison.

The numbers are disconcerting.

But a woman doesn’t have to be going out with a guy to experience that harm. There’s a reason why only 62 percent of women compared to 89 percent of men said they feel safe walking alone at night in the area where they live, according to a 2012 Gallup report.

Maybe it’s because, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), “one out of every six American women has been the

Women are embedded in a culture where the threat of assault is tangible, where someone they know or trust might be the perpetrator and where the justice system fails them far too often. And people still have the gall to victim blame and slut shame.

Let’s shift the blame to the men who commit these terrible acts and encourage the men who don’t to speak up in condemnation of that type of behavior.

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Many men are racked by a childish sense of entitlement, like a little boy throwing a tantrum in the toy aisle.

Men, you are not entitled, for any reason, to have sex with someone. You paid for dinner? How generous. But no, that’s not a ticket for sex.

A woman you saw on the street was wearing a short skirt? So what?

Unless a woman is literally asking for it (i.e. “Do you want to have sex with me?” or some other variation of consent), she’s not “asking for it.”

A woman is not a bitch because she won’t go out with you. And if that’s your response to rejection, she obviously made the right call.

A woman is not a slut because she had sex with someone who isn’t you.

And why do we need to teach men not to rape? Seriously, don’t rape.

All of this should be common sense, but in a power-hungry patriarchal society like ours, any blow to a man’s ego that touches a sense of inferiority is bound to send him reeling.

Changing this hypermasculine paradigm will be a difficult but admirable goal. But for men who want this change, too, it’s time to speak up and shame this immaturity that leads to atrocities.

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THE BREAKDOWN The Charlotte 49ers host the Morehead State Eagles on Saturday afternoon in their season finale.

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The Charlotte 49ers host the Morehead St. Eagles Saturday, Nov. 25 at noon inside Jerry Richardson Stadium as year two of football in the Queen City comes to a close. With a win, the 49ers (4-6) would finish with a 5-6 overall record for the second consecutive season.

Charlotte traveled to Morehead, KY for their final game in 2013 and dominated the Eagles in every facet of the game en route to a 61-17 victory. The 49ers scored five touchdowns that went for 50plus yards, including a 70-yard interception return.

Charlotte running back Kalif Phillips had a breakout game, scoring three touchdowns and rushing for 86 yards. The 49ers defense forced three turnovers in the blowout and held the Eagles to just 183 yards through the air.

The 49ers will be riding high coming into the game Saturday after snapping a six-game losing streak with their 38-33 victory over the previously undefeated Wesley Wolverines. Phillips added another three touchdown performance while racking up 173 yards on the ground in the process.

Morehead St. enters the game with a 4-7 overall record, but they’re also coming off of a big win on senior day. The Eagles cruised to a 41-18 victory over Stetson last weekend behind three interceptions in the second half.

The two teams have faced one common opponent this season; the

Campbell Camels.

Charlotte opened the season on the road against Campbell and came away with a 33-9 victory after a strong second half. Phillips scored three touchdowns in the game, all in the third quarter.

The Eagles hosted Campbell on Oct. 4 and suffered 31-24 defeat on their home turf. The same Camels who couldn’t find the end zone once against Charlotte scored three touchdowns of more than 60 yards, spoiling the Morehead St. homecoming.

Injuries have plagued the 49ers throughout the season.

Quarterback Matt Johnson was available last weekend after missing one game with an MCL tear in his left knee. Johnson didn’t play and backup Lee McNeill was impressive, leading Charlotte to the victory.

Johnson’s status for Saturday is still uncertain, but the 49ers are comfortable if McNeill gets the start under center. McNeill completed 70 percent of his passes against Wesley, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns.

Phillips will be the focus for the Eagles defense which should open up a lot of throwing lanes for either quarterback.

Phillips has proven to be one of the best running backs in the country at the FCS level.He has 1,254 rushing yards this season and has already set a schoolrecord with 17 touchdowns through 10 games.

Eagles Head Coach Rob Tenyer

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might be in for a few sleepless nights this week as he tries to come up with a gameplan for stopping Phillips and the Charlotte running game.

Morehead St. has allowed more than 2,600 rushing yards this season and opposing teams have 32 touchdowns on the ground against the Eagles rush defense.

On the other side of the ball, Charlotte’s defense is coming off of their best performance in over two months. The 49ers held Wesley to just nine points in the second half after a shaky start to the game.

The 49ers have been riddled with injuries on defense, missing both their starting inside linebackers for most of the season. Freshmen Dustin Crouser and Karrington King stepped up against the Wolverines and led Charlotte to big stops in the second half.

Crouser recorded a game-high 15 tackles and he also forced a fumble in the contest. King was second on the team with 12 tackles, including his first sack of the season.

The Eagles offense is led by sophomore quarterback Austin Gahafer. Gahafer has been impressive this year, throwing 21 touchdown passes. Unfortunately for Eagles fans he also has a tendency to turn the ball over.

Gahafer has 10 interceptions on the season and he threw two picks against the 49ers in last year’s match-up.

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49ERS GET BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS PICKED UP THEIR FIRST WIN IN OVER TWO MONTHS WITH A 38-33 VICTORY OVER WESLEY MATT CHAPMAN SPORTS EDITOR

For the second consecutive week, the Charlotte 49ers took the field at Jerry Richardson Stadium facing the daunting task of playing an undefeated team with their backup quarterback under center.

Unlike last weekend, the 49ers made big plays at key times on both offense and defense as they won for the first time in over two months, edging the Division III Wesley Wolverines 38-33 on a chilly afternoon in the Queen City.

“The guys stepped up and made some big plays today,” said Charlotte head coach Brad Lambert postgame.

“We fought through adversity, and Wesley is a really good football team. I was really proud of our guys. We came out after halftime and made some big plays on defense. We delivered in some critical situations.”

The 49ers (4-6) had struggled early in games during their sixgame losing streak, so their opening drive touchdown was key for confidence on Saturday afternoon.

Charlotte marched down the field in less than two minutes, and running back Kalif Phillips made a man miss in the backfield before hurdling two defenders at the goal-line to put the 49ers on top 7-0.

Wesley (9-1) responded immediately on the ensuing drive. Quarterback Joe Callahan dumped a screen pass off to Jamar Baynard who cut back across the middle of the field for a 66-yard touchdown that knotted the score at 7-7 with 11:21 left in the first quarter.

The Wolverines took the lead for the first time on their next drive following a 49ers fumble.

Working with a short field, Callahan hit wide receiver Bryce Shade on a bubble screen and Shade did the rest of the work as multiple Charlotte defenders missed tackles on the nine-yard touchdown pass.

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Trent Bostick goes airborne for his touchdown reception in the second quarter. Photo by Ben Coon

It was the 49ers turn to respond to an early deficit, and they did so in impressive fashion. Phillips took a hand-off up the middle and found the end zone from 10 yards out to tie the game at 1414 late in the opening quarter.

Phillips has now scored multiple touchdowns in six of Charlotte’s 10 games this season.

The 49ers defense thought they had a stop on the goal-line, but Wesley decided to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the two-yard line.

Callahan faked a hand-off that fooled the entire Charlotte defense and then kept the ball as he walked into the end zone untouched on the quarterback keeper.

The Wolverines put up 21 points, scoring on three of their

first five possessions, and it looked like the 49ers were in for another long day on the defensive side of the ball.

“I stirred the guys up and got on them pretty hard because I didn’t think we tackled well enough in the first half. We tackled much better in the second half, and that helped us get off the field on third downs,” said Lambert.

Charlotte held the Wolverines high-powered offensive attack to just two field goals and a touchdown on their final eight drives of the game.

The 49ers offense fed off of the renewed energy of the defense and closed the first half on a strong note.

Charlotte tied the game at 2121 as Phillips sprinted 16 yards for his third touchdown run of the

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afternoon, putting him over 100 yards with two and a half quarters still to play.

Establishing the running game early helped the confidence of quarterback Lee McNeill, making just his second start in the absence of Matt Johnson.

McNeill gave Charlotte the lead for good late in the first half when he hit Trent Bostick on a nineyard touchdown pass. Bostick went airborne across the goal line, giving the 49ers a 28-21 advantage on the scoreboard.

Both offenses struggled to find a rhythm in the second half. Callahan threw his second interception of the game on the opening drive of the third quarter.

Charlotte linebacker Daquan Lucas made a diving interception inside the 49ers 10-yard line to

kill any momentum the Wolverines were building.

Wesley stacked the box on defense throughout the majority of the second half. The added defenders close to the line of scrimmage made things tough on Phillips which slowed the 49ers offense considerably.

Charlotte was clinging to a slim 31-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter. With the running game scuffling, McNeill had to step up and make some plays through the air and that’s exactly what he did in the final quarter.

McNeill led an 11-play, 69-yard drive and capped it with a 12-yard touchdown pass to true freshman receiver T.L. Ford, giving the 49ers a 38-27 lead with 12 minutes left in the game. Ford made a spectacular catch in the back corner of the end zone and was able to get a toe down in bounds, sealing the victory for Charlotte.

McNeill has been impressive in relief of Johnson as the 49ers signal caller. He completed 21 of his 30 pass attempts on Saturday afternoon. McNeill threw for 257 yards and a pair of touchdown

passes. Most importantly, McNeill hasn’t thrown an interception in either of his two starts this season.

“This win isn’t about me, it’s about this team,” said McNeill after the game.

“We’ve had a rough past couple of months. It doesn’t matter if we were playing the Porter Ridge Ravens or the Chicago Bears, we just needed a win. It felt good to go out there and get it done.”

Phillips was the definition of a workhorse in the Charlotte backfield. He carried the ball 36 times, racking up 173 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Phillips was the only running back on the 49ers roster to carry the ball against Wesley.

“This win is a big confidence booster,” said 49ers wide receiver Austin Duke.

“It feels really good and there’s a really good morale downstairs in the locker room. We’ve been working hard and we’ve been in some tough close games. We were able to come together as a team to get this win and it feels great.”

STAFF GAME PICKS Members of Student Niner Media give their predictions for the Morehead State game Saturday

FINAL SCORE: CHAR 45, MORE 20

“The Eagles have struggled on defense this season and that doesn’t bode well against the 49ers high-powered offense.

Look for Kalif Phillips to cap a stellar season with a big game”

FINAL SCORE: CHAR 48, MORE 24

“Morehead St. isn’t a huge threat on offense. If Charlotte can contain the run and get a few sacks they should pick up a big win to close out the season.”

FINAL SCORE: CHAR 42, MORE 35

“Charlotte is coming off a big win, but they’ve been plagued by injuries. The 49ers will win, but it will be a close game throughout.”

FINAL SCORE: CHAR 34, MORE 24

“One obstacle the 49ers must overcome this weekend is the dismissal of three players from the team last week. Charlotte will be determined to head into the offseason with a win.”

Tweet us your predictions to @NT_Sports using #CHARMOREPicks CHARLOTTE VS. MOREHEAD STATE · NOV. 22, 2014

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE CAUSING CONCERN IN THE QUEEN CITY UNC Charlotte students have quickly become disinterested in their brand new football program ALEX PASSANNANTE SPORTS EDITOR

For years, the community of Charlotte has wanted a college football team in the area.

Fans, alumni and students asked year after year, but the athletic department never budged because they wanted to stay a basketball school. In December of 2007, the school finally voted to add football and eventually agreed to join Conference USA and the Football Championship Series (FCS).

Those students and alumni that got the whip cracking nearly eight years ago are now incredibly disappointed in what the program has been like thus far. Current students seem to be disinterested, the stadium is nearly half empty and the atmosphere of game day is similar to that of a high-level high school.

There are multiple reasons why the atmosphere is like this: due to Charlotte playing FCS teams for their first two years, the opponents are usually not enticing to watch. This results in the 49ers blowing out the opponent or vice versa. One of the mandatory rules that C-USA promotes is having lights. With the ability to have light, the 49ers can start playing afternoon and night games, which is vital to improving the fan base. Currently, every single home game kicks off at noon, which makes it hard for fans to wake up and tailgate before the contest.

There has been one underlying problem with the atmosphere at home games: the students. Stereotypically, college students are out in the late hours of Friday night and have trouble waking up early, especially on Saturday morning. With kickoff at noon, tailgating festivities start around eight or nine in the morning. It’s hard to consistently wake up and get inebriated that early in the day week after week. This, along with the fact that the student-tailgate parking lot is as far as possible from the stadium, makes it so that students do

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Empty sections at Jerry Richardson Stadium have been a familiar sight at 49ers football games. Photo by Chris Crews

not want to go to the games.

While in the stadium, the student section receives no shade while the private seat license side (PSL) receives all the shade. Temperatures in August and September can reach up to 100 degrees, and the sun beating on the fans combined with three hours of drinking doesn’t produce good results. Students and alumni have voiced their opinions about the atmosphere lately, saying that the games are not as exciting as they wished, and the weather and score doesn’t help much either.

Matthew Johnson, Charlotte 49ers quarterback, said that he has stayed all the way through once, but doesn’t plan to again.

“Yeah I’m going, but I probably won’t stay the whole time. It gets ridiculously hot. The walk to the stadium is long and tedious. I went to the first game for the whole time but that’s it. I also have to study so that is another reason why I’m not going.”

Cameron Hardell, a senior business major, has been at the school long enough to know how exciting the wait has been for 49ers football. He says that Niner Nation is strong, but not as big as it needs to be.

“If people started to pay attention to their school’s sports and not their favorite ACC School, then we could maybe compete with the ACC one day. Football games, for me, are fun. The stadium is fantastic. It is such a great-looking facility and with a rocking crowd, it gets even more awesome.”

When it comes to alumni, they seem to be the most aggravated bunch. Brent Huskey, who graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2009, was one of the catalysts in getting football to the school. He says that they had nothing else to do on Saturdays at noon, so attending a 49ers football game seemed enticing.

“The students before us that didn’t have

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football and pushed for it are ashamed and angry. Students now don’t grasp how big a deal and what kind of luxury it is to have a team.”

Ben Steger, who graduated in 2008, still works in Charlotte at the NASCAR headquarters. As a huge sports fan, Steger says he always looked forward to having a football team.

“We used to talk about how much fun games would be. When I tune into the games and see a quarter of the stadium empty, it makes me wonder where all the passion went that we used to have.”

The problem with such few students coming to games goes beyond just looking bad; C-USA’s minimum attendance number is 15,000 per game. If Charlotte’s number is below this at the end of this season, then they technically would not be allowed to move up to bowl eligible football.

As a result of this, the UNC Charlotte student senate requested that student ticket allotment is moved from 7,500 per game to 4,000 per game. This will be voted on next week, and could bring thousands of dollars to the school.

Against Coastal Carolina, under 2,000 seats were claimed by students, leaving over 5,000 vacant that could have been sold to the general public.

Spencer Kwolyk, the senate member who proposed to drop the allotment, says that he feels the decrease of tickets is completely justified.

“Four thousand was a conservative approach where we figured that it’s not too low out of what is allotted right now. If we can prove that 4,000 are consistently coming, then we can raise it back up next season.”

The official attendance for Saturday’s game against Wesley was announced at 10,704, although it was clear to anyone in the stadium that even that number seemed inflated.

GAME-DAY TAILGATING EDEN CREAMER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

With the launch of a new football program, the need for an official policy regarding tailgating at the university becomes necessary.

As the university revved up for football, a tailgating policy was created to make sure students and fans have the most fun possible while being safe. These rules and regulations are meant to maximize safety and comfort for all that attend.

Tailgating rules and regulations are completely broken down in University Policy 706, Alcoholic Beverages.

Any violation of this policy may cause students and campus guests revoked tailgating rights, criminal prosecution, disciplinary action through the Office of Student Conduct if the violator is a UNC Charlotte student and/or trespassing charges should the individual be a campus guest.

CAMPUS ENTRANCES AND LOT INFORMATION All entrances except the main entrance and the John Kirk Road entrance will be closed five hours prior to kickoff. Gameday entrances open four hours prior to kickoff.

Parking and tailgating will be available in lots 5, 5A, 6, 7, 7A, 14, 18, 19, 23, 25, 27 and CRI 2 and 3. Decks available for parking are Union Deck, Cone Deck 1 and 2, West Deck and CRI Deck. On-campus residents not attending the game can park in East Deck 2 and 3 or North Deck.

Students who live on campus who normally park in lots designated for tailgating for football game-day parking will be required to move their vehicles to an alternative parking location the night before a home game. If there are any cars in the parking lots as of midnight on game day, the vehicle will be automatically towed.

Tailgating areas will open four hours prior to the game.

Tailgating at halftime and during the game time is prohibited, and tailgaters will be encouraged to vacate lots. Lots must also be evacuated no later than two hours after the end of the game.

LOT CONTRABAND Kegs, glass containers, drinking games, devices used to accelerate the consumption of alcohol, grills in parking decks and on brick pavers, open pit fires, staked tents, household furniture and animals are prohibited.

STADIUM CONTRABAND Tobacco products, other drugs, alcohol of all kinds and weaponry are prohibited.

Football patrons will be permitted to bring empty, clear, plastic bottles into the stadium to fill with water at designated fill stations, but other beverages will be prohibited.

The complete University Policy 706 is available online.

Tailgaters are encouraged to read this policy prior to game-day.

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49ers women’s soccer will build on their 2014 season The Charlotte 49ers finished with a 9-7-2 overall record before making an early exit in the C-USA Tournament

Taylor Welsh INTERN

Charlotte women’s soccer ended another impressive campaign, as the 49ers went 8-7-2 overall and had a winning season of 5-4-1 in conference play. This extraordinary season battle placed the team as a No. 4 seed in the conference tournament bracket after tiebreakers over Middle Tennessee and Louisiana Tech, who finished with identical conference records.

The 2014 fall season was topped off as four members of the program were awarded All-Conference USA postseason honors and another two were dubbed to the All-Conference USA Academic teams.

The name that stands out the most after the 2014 season is Martha Thomas, who led an impressive campaign. The true freshman led Charlotte and ranked among the league leaders in numerous offensive categories including scoring and assists.

Along her remarkable journey, Thomas tallied 11 goals, five of which were game-winners, as well as adding five assists for a total of 27 points on the season as a forward.

Her impressive season could not be discussed without mentioning that Thomas become the third freshman in program history to score double-digit goals, the first since 2002, and her five game-winners are the most by a Charlotte player since 2009.

Taylor Dulaney is another name that cannot be left out of the conversation as she was named to the All-Conference USA First Team. The last time a Charlotte 49ers player was selected for the first team in

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Coach Cullen poses with the 2014 senior class on senior night. Photo by Benjamin Robson

women’s soccer was 12 years ago.

The defender helped solidify the 49ers back line and was a crucial part of all five shutout victories for Charlotte. Dulaney joins Thomas as the only two field players to start all 17 regular-season matches, only missing one start over the course of the past two years.

The 49ers’ journey in the fall was a roller coaster ride to remember, as repetitive victories were hard to come by. The 2014 season had an intense introduction as the 49ers won the first game, but dropped off the next four matches without a win.

The reason it was so intense is that in the lapse of those four games, three were forced to overtime.

After a stressful first couple of weeks into the season, Charlotte got into a groove as they went on to win six of the next eight matches in convincing fashion.

The 49ers beat Davidson 2-0, Louisiana Tech 3-0 and had their most

impressive showing of the season 4-0 against Winthrop.

The second half of the season was déjà vu of the beginning as the 49ers ended up trailing in the majority of their matches. However, even with a damaging conclusion to the season, the 49ers can look back at another successful campaign.

It was players like Sara Trexler and Amanda Jones who stepped up and made a difference in the 2014 season as they both had three goals and three assists in the regular season, tying for second behind Thomas.

Jones was recognized with her third consecutive All-Conference accolade, and fourth overall if you include her All-Rookie selection, to help put a terrific close to her career.

The captain became one of only 13 players in school history with at least three All-League honors.

She also become one of four to receive a postseason All-Conference plaudit after each of her playing sea-

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sons, joining Lindsey Beam-Ozimek, Jill Currie and Meredith Mayo.

Trexler earned an All-Conference USA Third Team selection. The selections were voted upon by the C-USA head coaches after the completion of regular season action.

The 49ers head coach, John Cullen, became the all-time winningest coach in Charlotte 49ers program history, just after his sixth campaign in the Queen City.

The outlook of the 49ers for next season is looking up, even with the loss of key players Jones, Ryan, Trexler, Jennifer Lee and Dulaney.

The 49ers will be clinging tightly to Conference Freshman of the Year and future prodigy Thomas as she will try to continue leading the team to winning season after winning season.

With the second most goals in the 2014 season, Perri Bonner’s return will be noticed as she will help Thomas up top, converting goals for the 49ers.

Rebecca Beatty, ranking second in assists, will want to return with a helping hand for the upcoming season as she will look to better her four assists of the last campaign.

On the defensive side, it’s players like Monica Trickett who are going to need to be in form, as she will be the lone senior defender surrounded by talented youngsters Haley Thomas and Justine Lockman who look to replace the talents of All-Conference USA First Team Dulaney.

In 2015, the 49ers will attempt to capture a C-USA title and reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008.

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INDIE POP BAND CHEERLEADER HITS THE MARK WITH DEBUT EP “A good one with a strong foundation of tracks ...

Something to keep watch over in the future as well as present.”

Cheerleader Photo courtesy of band’s official Facebook page

Jonathan Golian INTERN

Having debuted just this fall, Cheerleader is off to a powerful start with their new EP, “On Your Side.”

Cheerleader is an indie/power-pop collaboration out of Philadelphia, Pa. featuring a five-man gathering, two plus the original trio. The group got its start through the late-2000s from a three-piece demo and hard work across various distances. Their story is several dreams sparking to life from the momentum of their recent EP release and the decision to start touring around the United States.

“On Your Side”: The “On Your Side” EP has a different sort of life that seems to draw its essence from overpowered instrumentals to match up with the pop portion. This shows equal strength and a balance between the four songs with an occasional spilling of energy placed into the selections. The title track definitely exhibits the more instrumental side while also giving the listener an almost instinctual notion of head-nodding.

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“Perfect Vision”: Where “On Your Side” was a moderate start to the EP, “Perfect Vision” is where the power-pop really starts to unveil itself with tremendous results. The vocals take a more relaxed approach and a slower tempo as well, chilling down the mood while keeping the flow from the first track. The gentle jingle in pairing with the guitar riffs definitely helps in this, making for a dream-like state of mind.

song at the end.

“Future Stars”: By far the most outlandish out of the quartet of tracks, the vocal track is almost a shouting visage giving a slight reminder of the B-52’s in the pauses given. The pop hits a high-note here as well, jolting the listener to take instant notice. The flow is kind of interrupted here from the previous two tracks, which could be a good or bad thing depending on the expectations. Yet, in essence this is something to be desired when starting out as well. Grabbing the listener’s attention mid-CD makes sense rather than my original thought of putting the

As a whole, Cheerleader’s first outing is a good one with a strong foundation of tracks, though a bit different from the status quo. The dream/ power-pop sensations are excellent ones, and the surprise track “Future Stars” is felt in the midst of it all. This EP does everything I think an artist or band’s initial entrance should, thus, this band will be something to keep a watch over in the future as well as present.

Cheerleader’s “On Your Side” EP was released on Oct. 7. Be sure to listen to it on Spotify and iTunes.

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“Tomorrow Always Knows”: Finishing out the short stack, “Tomorrow Always Knows” in title and in vibe reestablishes the previous song’s momentum and heightens the tempo, giving a strong ending to what is a curiously wonderful set. The first track can be comparable to this one in terms of structure and establishment.

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Gallery review: “Magic Stories and Adventure Drawings”

by Illustrator, Natalie Andrewson

67 “Puppy Love” singer Paul 68 Campground sights 69 War journalist Ernie

“Magic Stories and Adventure Drawings” exhibit in Student Union Art Gallery. Photo by Ben Robson

Hunter Heilman

STAFF WRITER As I’m walking into Natalie Andrewson’s art exhibit, “Magic Stories and Adventure Drawings,” I was immediately treated to a barrage of different colors, tones and styles in one room.

From darker, southern Gothicinspired pieces, to pieces from “The Regular Show” and those quirky Wes Anderson movies. I found myself charmed by these pieces and in awe of the talent involved in not only creating these pieces, but developing the deep stories around them. I found that this is my preferred form of “modern art,” even if it is comprehensible to an outsider not surrounded by the art scene.

Andrewson described her views on balancing of humorous and darker pieces as, “It’s just my humor. It’s not necessarily a dark humor, it’s more of a silly, cute, but also sarcastic humor.”

“I don’t like it when my work is called cute, but I know that it has to be called cute ... because it is cute. I can’t get away from it,” she said.

Andrewson hopes to shed a

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different light on the art form.

“I want people to leave here and know that they can do illustration for a living and it’s not as scary as it seems and they have this option.

When I was in high school, they told me that I was never going to get into art college because I didn’t have the super fine arts background and portfolio and that was devastating ...

I went out and found what worked with my style and frame. I found a career that’s fun and this it,” Andrewson said.

Andrewson’s work bubbles out through her electric personality and enthusiasm. You can not only gauge her talent from simply looking at these pieces, but can feel the passion in her work. She has defied what the general public would see as a successful artist, and is opening many doors for artists of all different kinds in the world, making chasing your dream more accessible than ever.

She said, “Do what you want to do, and find an outlet that will let you do it.”

ACROSS 1 Physicist for whom a speed-of-sound ratio is named 5 Steamers in a pot 10 Post-WWII commerce agreement acronym 14 Toast topping 15 Lose one’s cool 16 Eight, in Tijuana 17 __ and rave 18 Stars, in Latin 19 What winds do 20 Book spine info 22 Acid indigestion, familiarly 24 Snigglers’ catch 26 Not feel well 27 Serious play 28 San Francisco transport 33 Daring 34 Ottoman governors 36 Chip away at

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37 Prefix with lateral 38 Auto wheel covers 40 Fishing tool 41 Henry or Jane of “On Golden Pond” 43 Kal Kan alternative 44 0 45 Area where goods may be stored without customs payments 47 Oozy stuff 49 NRC predecessor 50 Scotch __ 51 Go-between 57 Performed without words 60 Mesozoic and Paleozoic 61 More pathetic, as an excuse 63 Four-legged Oz visitor 64 No longer here 65 Pacific, for one 66 Russia’s __ Mountains

DOWN 1 Satirist Sahl 2 Jai __ 3 Stripe that equally divides the road 4 Detective’s breakthrough 5 Tax season VIP 6 Mascara target 7 Start the poker pot 8 Actress Sorvino 9 Sacred Egyptian beetle 10 Male turkey 11 Rights org.

12 Son of Odin 13 Chrysler __ & Country 21 Nightmare street of film 23 Mah-jongg pieces 25 “Elephant Boy” actor 27 Blood bank participant 28 Washer phase 29 Manager’s “Now!” 30 Early computer data storage term 31 Be wild about 32 Update, as a kitchen 33 Physically fit 35 Israeli diplomat Abba 38 Brownish-green eye color 39 Blog update 42 Scrolls source 44 “Pipe down!”

46 Spotted wildcat 48 Hightail it 51 Million: Pref.

52 Golfer’s choice 53 Unpleasantly moist 54 Medieval spiked club 55 Prayer finish 56 “No ice, please” 58 And others: Lat. 59 Clinton’s 1996 opponent 62 BP checkers

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THINGS TO BE

GRATEFUL FOR Thanksgiving is a time where we all sit back and reflect on the great things we have in our lives.

Check out what these 49ers are thankful for this year.

Tweet us what you’re thankful for to @niner_times using the hashtag #Grateful49er

Lifestyle Team NT STAFF

Michelle Carpenter, lifestyle editor

Alexus Wall, intern • My family: They are my support system and keep me going daily.

• Glasses: Without them, I wouldn’t be able to see the beauty of the world.

• Trees: They are constant reminder of the beauty that is in life and death.

• Freedom of speech: If it weren’t for freedom of speech, I’m sure I would be serving life sentences.

• Good people: They remind me the world isn’t all bad and make me strive to be a better person.

• Thanksgiving break: It is the mental break I need right before finals.

• Life: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” -Robert Frost

• I am thankful for my husband, who supports me no matter what and continues to amaze me every day.

• I am thankful for my family, as dysfunctional as we may be.

• I am thankful for my friends, who are proof that sometimes you can choose your family.

• I am thankful for my dog, Dobby, who is more human than dog and gives the best snuggles.

• I am thankful for naps, although I used to abhor them.

• I am thankful for writing, my outlet and hopefully future career.

• I am thankful for hot chocolate, especially Panera’s with chocolate chip marshmallows.

Amanda Duke, assistant lifestyle editor

Photo by Solange Morgan Photography

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• For my friends and all the random things we do together. I am glad to have such amazing people in my life to support me.

• For being able to attend UNC Charlotte and the opportunities it provides.

• For Amelie’s, especially their Macaroons and the fact they are open 24/7.

• For my family. We always have a good time joking around with each other, and I really appreciate the times I am able to see them.

• To live in America and have freedoms that other countries don’t have.

• For my dog, Lola.​ • That I have everything I need and more in life.

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Eden Creamer, editor-in-chief

Danielle Freeman, intern

• Feminism: I’m lucky to be where I am today, and if it wasn’t for the dedication of so many women before me, I wouldn’t have gotten nearly half of the opportunities I have.

• Peanut: Times infinity.

• My family: They’re nuts, but they’re mine. Pops, Mother, Ashlyn and Gaby, you guys are crazy. Seriously.

• Network of support: My best friends make my world go round. Kellie might be 400 miles away, but I know I can count on her. Josh, Patrick and Michelle have always had nothing but encouraging words and support.

• Sara, Alyssa, Matt, Alex, Leanna, Michelle, Jordan, Ben, Diane, Megan, Nick, all the assistants and all the writers, photographers and videographers: To have a dedicated staff of over 50 student journalists working each and every day to produce our once weekly print issue and daily online exclusive content is a beautiful thing. I’m the luckiest college newspaper editor-in-chief in the world.

• Raleigh: I’ve only had this little fluffy furrball in my life for a few months, but my hyper, affectionate, crazy kitty is the most wonderful precious little girl in the whole world.

• Coffee: Because, college.

• Love. I’m thankful to be surrounded by love. I wake up every morning knowing that love is within my heart as well as within the people around me.

• Family & friends. I’m thankful to have an amazing family and support system because many people aren’t blessed with genuine people who care for them.

• Life. At any moment, your life can be taken from you, so I’m thankful to still be alive.

• Health. I’m thankful that my personal health and the health of the individuals around me.

• Education. I’m thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to better my future through UNC Charlotte.

• Faith. My belief in God has allowed me to grow spiritually in ways I never thought were possible. My faith is what gets me through my rough days and what allows me to keep pushing forward.

• Growth. I’m thankful for maturity. Every day I see a change in myself, and I am not the person I used to be. I’m in love with the woman I’m becoming.

Photo by Sydney Stephens

Photo by Eden Creamer

Sydney Stephens, intern • Frozen meals, these are a college student’s best friend- quick, easy and cheap.

• Netflix, the best thing to binge on in order to blow off steam.

• Group exercise classes, a great way to work out without having to take the time to create your own routine.

• Infinity scarves, a stylish way to camouflage an outfit you have recently worn.

• Panera Bread, their heavenly soup makes any cold day a little more bearable.

• Green Tea, a healthy pick-me-up in the middle of the day.

• 49er tailgating and football, the best way to spend a Saturday.

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Photo courtesy of Quan Siler

Quan Siler, staff writer • UNC Charlotte: this school has so much to offer from the academics to athletics. UNC Charlotte is diverse and on the rise. I’m proud to be a Niner.

• My mane: I used to be so uncomfortable with my curls that I would flat iron my hair daily. Now that I’ve let it go natural, it is versatile and healthy.

• My major: I’m thankful to be a business major in a place like Charlotte, a city that thrives on banking, small businesses, franchises and entrepreneurs.

• My best friend Meg: We may go to school three hours apart and be bogged down with classes, homework and jobs, but we still find time to chat.

When we see each other on breaks, it’s like nothing has changed.

• My roommates: Historically, I’ve been paired with some of the worst roommates ever.

However, my current roommates are a godsend; our dorm is comfortable and drama-free.

They’re the real MVPs. • Budgeting: My parents taught me about money, especially how to budet. I’ve learned more about money in my economics and finance classes.

Without my awareness of the value of a dollar, I’m sure I’d be too broke for words.

• My job: The Niner Times is a springboard to success. I have been able to have my stories published for everyone to read and been able to connect with talented people.

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Beauty review: ‘Reunion’ by Hannah Pittard

The Mineral Veil

by BareMinerals Vivian Westra INTERN

Michelle Carpenter

LIFESTYLE EDITOR ‘Reunion’ by Hannah Pittard is a great read to dive into over the upcoming Thanksgiving break.

It a short read and is sure to make you grateful for your family, no matter how dysfunctional they may be.

‘Reunion’ opens with the main character Kate receiving the news that her estranged father has committed suicide.

The book progresses through short chapters that make it go by even faster.

Kate is reunited with her brother and sister, as well as the slew of stepmothers and half siblings they accumulated in the years after their mothers death.

Kate is resentful of her father and his choices. His effect on her is exhibited through the place her own life is in at the time of the story as well: she and her husband are on their way to a divorce, and she is deeply in debt.

Kate spends most of the novel finding ways to blame her father and his many wives for her problems.

The book is written in first person from her perspective, a wise choice on the author’s part.

It gives readers insight into Kate’s mind in a way using a different perspective would not.

Although sometimes I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at Kate and some of the things she said, I don’t think she

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would have been as likeable had the story been told from any other perspective.

There were points in the book where I felt it leaked into the land of the soap opera with its melodrama.

Nell and Elliot, Kate’s siblings, have their own sets of problems that are explored throughout the novel, but it still felt like there was something missing.

There was depth in the characters, but they did not feel well-rounded.

While decisions were made throughout the novel and problems were solved, by the end, the characters felt the same.

No great change happened, which is the crux of any good story.

Pittard had great material to work with, but the execution did not play out in the best way possible.

While it may not qualify as great literature or a book for the ages, it is still a worthy story to read.

Pittard delves into real life issues, adultery, finances, suicide and trying to find your way in the world when opportunities seem to be disappearing every where you turn.

If anything, it certainly makes readers think about their relationships and lives in a new light and with a new appreciation.

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Photo by Vivian Westra

Greek life formal is just around the corner, and that means pictures. My biggest concern this year with pictures is my skin. I have always had an issue with oily/shiny skin and it shows up even worse in pictures.

I recently was in Sephora searching for something to get rid of the shine and I came across The Mineral Veil by BareMinerals. The woman helping me out in the store told me that she never leaves the house without it because it works so well, so I decided to purchase it.

The directions that come with the powder instruct for you to dust the powder on lightly over all of your skin after finishing all of your make-up and it will keep your face matte and silky.

As soon as I put it on, my skin felt airbrushed and soft. The translucency of the powder gives for a completely natural look and feel.

It automatically minimized the size of the pores and fine lines on my face and gave off a beautiful finish. By the end of my day, my makeup still looked fresh and light, as if I had just applied it.

Overall, I 100 percent recommend this to any skin type because it gives the most clean finish. The product retails for $21 and comes in different shades if desired.

Sephora has a satisfaction guarantee on all products so if you are not satisfied with it, they will always give a full refund

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