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Raleigh theatre scene thrives Kevin Schaefer
them we could not do what we do. We love to teach new folks how to build, paint, sew, For decades, theatres such run lights, run sound, hang as the Durham Performing lights, house manage and Arts Center and Raleigh Me- anything else that we need morial Auditorium have gar- help with.” nered drawn shows straight Since its establishment in from Broadway every year, 1935, RLT has been a place but Raleigh-born-and-raised where children and adults theatre companies are prov- of all ages could learn and ing that they can hold their develop anything from actown, too. ing and playwriting skills to Three theatre companies technical theatre disciplines. stand out beDespite between downing the only tow n a nd t heat re i n N.C. State’s town at the campus: Ratime, North leigh Little Carolina Theatre, now has Burning more than Coal Theatre 30 compaand Theatre nies t hat Kathleen Rudolph in the Park. continue Associate Dirctor of RLT Each is comto thrive in prised of Trispite of the angle performers who stage nation’s economic struggles. seasonal shows. Nevertheless, Rudolph acKathleen Rudolph, associ- knowledged that the world of ate director of RLT, discussed theatre still faced significant the impact of this commu- challenges. nity and how it continues to “The problems we face are thrive. filling seats,” Rudolph said. “We are a community the- “With all the options out atre in the true sense of the there, folks make choices. word,” said RLT Associate Adver t ising dol lars are Director Kathleen Rudolph. sparse, so it is sometimes “We are here for the commu- difficult to get the word out.” nity–they are our patrons, but also our volunteers. Without THEATRE continued page 3 Staff Writer
“We are a community theatre in the true sense of the word.”
Eric Finace, sophomore in financial studies, cheers after a successful hammer smash at Packapalooza.
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Packapalooza is tomorrow Staff Report
Tomorrow afternoon, N.C. State will celebrate the end of Wolfpack Welcome Week with the second annual Packapalooza festival on Hillsborough Street. The all-day festival will feature live music, food, games, information tables, activities for all ages and tons of free prizes.
This year the festival will include musical performances from Mutemath; Scotty McCreery, Chancellor Randy Woodson and Coach Dave Doeren; DJ Bobby Drake; Kooley High; and Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko, among others. The festival kicks off at 2 p.m. and will feature seven different zones: the Green Zone, the Art Zone, the Wolf-
pack Zone, the Sports Zone, the International Zone, the Public Safety Zone and the Greek Life Zone. The Green Zone will showcase N.C. State’s dedication to conservation and environmental sustainability. This zone will offer information about N.C. State’s College of Natural Resources and the Office of Sustainability, as well as information on how to
make a skateboard from the materials in the Wood Products Department, N.C. State’s transit system, solar energy and the EcoCar2 display. The Art Zone will offer students the opportunity to be interactive and hang out with local artists. It will feature drumming and fire-hooping performances the Picke Ma-
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University helps students stay healthy Class of 2017 Chris Hart-Williams Correspondent
Students trying to avoid gaining the infamous “freshman 15” need not feel alone in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. The Student Health Center and University Recreation provide a variety of services that cater to students’ nutritional and physical wellness. The Student Health Center offers both education and consultation resources to students. For freshman who may feel overwhelmed with the many different food options, speaking with a University dietitian could ease your mind when it comes to nutrition. Students can make appointments with a dietitian at the Student Health Center. Appointments are free and can be booked by calling the appointment desk or online through the center’s website. Ashley Pinet, a registered dietitian at the University, said she has seen eating habits of freshmen change dramatically in their new environment—some for the better and others for the worse.
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Tyler Melvin, a junior in engineering, works out at Carmicheal Gym on Tuesday October 11, 2011.
Students with unlimited meal plans often find themselves developing poor eating habits, Pinet said. Pinet said she encourages students to try new things, and to get creative with what’s available to make healthier choices. “The freshman 15 is a little
bit of an exaggeration”, says Pinet. “For the most part we find that students gain about 10 pounds or less, and some of that may be males who developmentally change, they start working-out more, they get an increase in muscle mass, so some of that weight gain is a good thing”.
According to Pinet, University dietitians look at the overall picture of wellness, so in addition to nutrition, they address students’ physical activity and sleep habits. Pinet said she sees students for a wide variety of reasons. From those who just want general nutrition advice, to those who want to lose a few pounds. Some of the students she sees have diagnosed medical conditions like celiac disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and eating disorders. Students can also connect with University dietitians online using the Student Health Center’s “ask the dietitian” service. The service allows you to submit general nutrition questions that will be answered within 48 hours. For those interested in weight loss, the Student Health Center offers a Take Weight Off program. This six-week weight loss program, which the Health Center offears twice during the fall semester, guides students in healthy eating
raises the bar Katie Sanders Deputy Features Editor
While the official numbers won’t be in until September, the GPAs, SAT scores and ACT scores of N.C. State’s incoming freshman class are, on average, higher than those of previous classes. Although Undergraduate Admissions saw a record number of applications for the 2013-2014 school year, the University is accepting fewer total students than in years past. “The competition was even tougher for this year’s incoming class than last year’s incoming class, which was exceptional,” said Thomas Griffin, N.C. State’s director of undergraduate admissions. The tightened competition is due to both to a decrease in the number of students being admitted per class and an increase in the number of students that have been applied. “Last year was a record number of applications, over 20,000 for the first time, and this year we’ve exceeded that number of applications,” Griffin said. “We’re over 21,000, almost to 22,000.” N.C. State Undergraduate Admissions’ class size goal for the past two years was 4,200 freshmen per year. That’s a decrease of about 300 students as compared to the senior and junior classes that preceded them. These factors, coupled with budget pressures, have forced N.C. State to become more selective when it comes to incoming freshmen. Last year N.C. State accepted just under 50 percent of the applicants, while this year they only accepted about 46 percent. “It’s a big change,” Griffin said. “With that many more applications, and then holding the number of acceptances fairly level because we want the same size class to enroll, it just means
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