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Toys for Tots supports giving back on campus Annual Toys for Tots collection on campus gives back to needy U.S. children.
Ryan Sprouse, a senior in turf grass management, plans to dip his hand in the charity pool by donating a toy to one of the club sports teams. “Of course I’ll donate. Every little bit helps and I think everyone could Anna Riley spare $10 to make a kid’s Christmas Staff Writer that much better,” Sprouse said. Sprouse said he knew about the This fall, students will have the opportunity to give back to the commu- program, but didn’t know it was nity with the Toys for Tots program sponsored the University. He said he on campus, with an event sponsored believes Toys for Tots is a great orgaby University Recreation’s club sports nization because it helps children of the U.S. who are in need. department. “I like that it’s a program to [help] During the fall months, the club sports department collects toys from our own people. Christmas is a joyful the 52 club sports teams at the Univer- time and no child should wake up to sity. The toys then get donated to the disappointment [that day],” Sprouse Toys for Tots program that provides said. Mary Yemma, assistant director needy children with Christmas gifts. Toys for Tots was created in 1991 of club sports, and the participating by the United States Marine Corps teams have been collecting toys for the Reserve and has since been receiv- program for three years. Each year, the ing donated toys to distribute to accumulated toys are donated at the low-income communities during the home football game collection day. “I drive a Mazda 6 and typically Christmas season. The USMC Toys we fill my entire car for Tots foundation with toys,” Yemma backs the program said. with a board of diAlumnus and 2nd rectors and recogniLt. Jordan Peoples is tion from the IRS as a supporter of giving a nonprofit public back as well. charity. “I think it’s a great The foundation charity and I plan takes part in two on participating as m a i n ac t iv it ie s : much as possible program services throughout my caand support serreer as a Marine and vices. The program after,” Peoples said. aspect of service is Ryan Sprouse, senior in turf The club sports responsible for toy grass management teams will be acdistribution, local cepting donations coordinator support and education about the foundation. of new, unwrapped toys to continue Support services are responsible for the effort to provide for underprivileged children. management and fundraising. The Foundation has been instruThe club sports teams are partnering with the U.S. Marine Core Reserve’s mental in keeping the Toys for Tots program to give students a chance to program alive and capable of providbe charitable on campus. This initia- ing Christmas gifts for many children. tive is also a part of the campaign to raise awareness about poverty among families in the U.S.
“Every little bit helps and I think everyone could spare $10 to make a kid’s Christmas that much better.”
Seminar series helps inform students
$10 million initiative started for Centennial library project
More money needed to fund James B. Hunt Library developments. See page 3.
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Featured panels of University experts will discuss global health issues.
Unofficial mayor results in Nancy McFarlane spoke about the direction she will take when she becomes the new Mayor in town. Will Brooks Staff Writer
As of Tuesday night, Nancy McFarlane unofficially became the first new mayor of Raleigh in ten years, following in the deep imprinted footsteps of Charles Meeker. Excited voters, family members and bar regulars gathered around a stage to hear McFarlanegive an acceptance speech at Tir Na Nog pub on Tuesday night. Entering to the sound of bagpipes and cheers, McFarlane seemed grateful to have been elected, according to the unofficial results, but admitted that it was a lot to take in. “To know that the citizens have placed their confidence and trust in me is a little overwhelming but also incredibly reassuring,” McFarlane said, “The potential for Raleigh and where we’re going to go is just unlimited” McFarlane explained that she plans to focus on small business, public transportation and helping Raleigh develop it’s own unique character during her time in office, following a similar path to Mayor Meeker. “The number one goal is to keep Mallory orr/Technician our economy vibrant, keep this the Nancy McFarlane thanks her supporters at the Tir Na Nog on Glenwood Ave best place to live, work and play.” shortly after the announcement of her re-election. McFarlane was considered by many to be the front runner in the race. Mcfarlane said. She said she believes that small businesses will be a key to keeping search Coordinator at the University. tion, and McFarlane will continue that “I think she really represents our push. Raleigh one of the best economic “This is a vote to continue the generation,” Terando said, “ folks cities in the U.S. McFarlane emphasized the im- who care about the environment, care same direction of sustainability, road portance of transportation and about clean air, clean water, care about management and the environment.” making the city work foreverybody.” Lodder said. sustainability in Raleigh. Many citizens of Raleigh have put Te r a n d o e xAlthough she plains that he is their full support into McFarlane. did not go into excited to see Mc- Meeker, along with several busispecifics, a light Farlane continue nesses around the triangle, promoted rail system has making Raleigh McFarlane’s campaign to help insure been a point of the great, sustain- her victory. discussion for McFarlane placed a great deal of imable city that it has years. This realportance on local business, assuring become. istic, sustainable As Mayor for five citizens that it is the key to a successful transportation two-year terms, economy. would promote “Small business is the main thing Meeker was anysmall businesses thing but unpop- that we want to focus on,” McFarlane in the commuular and it seems said, explaining that when students nity and give just Stephen Lodder, crowd member get out of college, they should be comthatMcFarlane one more reason will have a similar forted with being able to find a local to move to what job. Business Week called the best city style in office. Another member of the crowd, Stein America. Among the crowd was Adam Te- phen Lodder, explained that Mayor rando, a Climate Change and Re- Meeker led Raleigh in the right direcmayor continued page 3
“This is a vote to continue the same direction of sustainability, road management and the environment.”
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Breaking light speed barrier met with skepticism
Physics department wants more evidence before considering light speed barrier broken. See page 5.
The difference a year can make
Sophomore steps up her game for the Pack. See page 8.
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This fall, the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of International Affairs are sponsoring the Global Issues Seminar Series with featured panels of University experts in Poe hall. The seminar series will span through Nov., with the final event being held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The series contains three separate seminars that each has its own theme and topic of interest. Tuesday night in Poe hall, the series put on its second seminar with the focus on health and wellbeing, and bridging the gap between local and global issues. The panel, including Dr. Sophia Kathariou, Dr. James Kiwanuka-Tondo, Dr. Peter Cowen, and Dr. Ana Anton, was comprised of professors from a wide range of majors. During the discussion-based seminar, the panelists addressed the relationship between contemporary local and global public health issues. Through the dialog, the group made strides to confront global health problems and bring them to the center of attention. In addition, the panel talked about new educational ecology and
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Dr. Thomas Stafford, vice chancellor of Student Affairs, shakes hands with psychology junior Chris Jackson and GLBT volunteer Josh Mills while they gave away free t-shirts on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Student government collaborated with the GLBT center to hand out “I love diversity” shirts to celebrate National Coming Out Day. “It’s not specific to GLBT; we’re promoting diversity whether it’s race or religion” said Jackson.
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