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thursday november
10 2011
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Musical culture of China introduced to public Music in China event explores purpose of Chinese melodies. Anna Riley Staff Writer
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Jennifer Gilmore of Campus Enterprises educates students about all of the new changes that will be made concerning Talley Student Center. Landon Whitaker, a freshman in political science (left), and Phillip Brady, a sophomore in mechanical engineering (right), listen to Gilmore explain the specifics of the Talley renovation project.
New Talley makes progress
Status of Talley project discussed at town hall meetings. John Wall News Editor
Two New Talley town hall meetings were scheduled for Wednesday. Two students showed up to the first meeting at 3 p.m., and the second meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m., was cancelled because no students came. Models and samples of building materials were set up on tables in the lobby of the Talley Student Center for students to peruse. Student ambassadors were available to assist anyone with questions for the event, which ran for 12 hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Although the 6 p.m. town hall was cancelled, pertinent New Talley representatives were on hand to answer any questions. T.J. Willis, assistant director and Student Affairs Talley construction liaison, had a presentation laid out for town hall attendees meant to last about 45 minutes. Once construction on the main Talley building begins, Harrelson Hall will become the epi-
“There will be a benefit in bringing center of student-catered life, accordall of the student affairs and student ing to Willis. “The presentation was the next step organization units into one building,” of what’s going on in Talley. I talked a Thompson said. Harrelson already contains a study bit about what’s going on in Harrelson Hall, and the units that are moving space, according to Thompson. “There is there in December. already a new We talked about the study spot, satellite student cenrecently renoter concept,” Willis vated, on the said. four t h f loor Campus activities, of HarrelCSLEPS, parents and son. There are families services and some couches meeting and study and some tarooms will all be bles. We are moved to Harrelson work i ng on in order to make getting some room for construcwhite boards. tion, Willis said. It’s where I Student GovernBill Davis, project manager hold my cabiment moved from net meetings,” the Talley Student Center into Harrelson over the sum- Thompson said. Doors to Harrelson stay open until mer. Student Body President Chandler Thompson said she was excited 10 p.m. for the conveience of students, about having CSLEPS, the Center for according to Thompson. She has seen Student Leadership, Ethics and Public students studying in the area during Service, moving in so closely to Stu- the day. All aspects of the New Talley project dent Government.
“Everything is on schedule right now. Actually, we’re looking to push some things forward.”
are on schedule and on budget, Bill Davis, University and project manager, said. “Everything is on schedule right now. Actually, we are looking to push some things forward. Everything right now is looking good,” Davis said. The University is allowing Rogers Construction Co. to complete more work through change orders since some aspects of the project are ahead of schedule. “Rogers is a little bit ahead of schedule, so we are looking for some things for them to do. They have gotten themselves far enough ahead of schedule that they are looking for some extra things to do. We are able to let them do that to keep the project moving forward,” Davis said. Valerie Long, a sophomore in elementary education, works at the front desk of Talley. She said, to her knowledge, Wednesday’s event was the first of its kind. Long said students must get interested in the project in order to be heard.
On Tuesday night, students and the public had the opportunity to experience elements of Chinese music composition with the “Music in China” event held in Fox Labs. Sponsored by the Office of International Affairs and the Confucius Institute, the event was one of many in the continuing celebration of International Month at N.C. State. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the “Music in China” lecture explored international musical culture and taught students about various Chinese musical instruments, styles, genres and contexts. Led by N.C. State music professor Jonathan Kramer, the lecture, which is the first of two, highlighted the historical perspectives of Chinese musical culture, the origin of instruments and the use of music in social and political settings. Kramer said his lecture focused on Chinese music, because it has been a deeply rooted force of collective unity for 2000 years. “Patriotic music is very important in the Chinese culture because it fosters social cohesion,” Kramer said. In his effort to promote different musical perspectives, Kramer said he drew attention to the background of Chinese music and the many diverse ways it has been
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Movie producers benefit from tax breaks
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Oscar winner Colin Firth shoots scenes in state capital. John Wall News Editor
Taking advantage of state tax breaks, production of Arthur Newman, Golf Pro made a stop in downtown Raleigh Wednesday. Colin Firth, star of The King’s Speech, was joined by Anne Heche and Emily Blunt in shooting scenes on Fayetteville Street and in Nash Park. The actors and production crew will be in Raleigh through Saturday. Production was taking place in Raleigh because the state offers tax breaks to film-making companies, according to Troy Blischok, B camera first assistant. He said the remainder of the filming will take place in Wilmington, N.C. Since January, 22 films have taken advantage of the tax breaks in North Carolina. Other states, such as New Mexico, have also capitalized on increased tax revenue through incentives to filmmakers. “New Mexico, Lousiana and Georgia have also put together incentive
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PGM wins 2011 Jones Cup
State’s Professional Golf Management program snatches first-ever Jones Cup triumph. See page 8.
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A crew worker sets up chairs on the set of Arthur Newman, Golf Pro, a movie currently being filmed in Raleigh. The movie‘s stars — Colin Firth, Emily Blunt and Anne Heche — were filming throughout downtown Raleigh all day Wednesday. Arthur Newman, Golf Pro is directed by Dante Ariola and is slated to release in 2013.
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